The Thirteenth Floor (1999)
Director:
Josef Rusnak
Craig Bierko,
Gretchen Mol,
Armin Mueller-Stahl |
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New addition to my beau's VHS collection; watched together.
This was a movie about virtual/simulated reality and attempting to define reality. A little bit Matrix, a little bit Inception. Seemed like the twists kept coming, and it almost got to be a little much. It was an interesting concept, but very concept heavy. The title initially led me to expect something more beastly/horror, rather than drama.
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This was full of a LOT of special effects, not necessarily the most believable CGI. It was not meant to be based in reality, but asked a LOT of suspension of disbelief of the viewer. I guess that's more or less typical of the genre since characters usually do physics-bending moves in most martial arts films. It was interesting to spend time in a fantasy realm though. Kinda goofy that a talking mouse/rabbit/turtle are considered 'demons'. That kind of took me out of it, which is funny considering I was just watching snake women/sisters writhe all over each other... not knowing they were sisters until several minutes into it. Yeah, I thought I was watching a different kind of movie for a while there, and was surprised it got past the censors... Anyway. Would I recommend this? Only if you want a martial arts/fantasy escape for a bit, sure. P.S. The trailer does make it look kinda cool though. A nice recap of all the impressive parts and I only just watched it. Maybe it would have been more impressive on a big screen instead of my small 20" TV.
New addition to my beau's VHS collection; watched together.
This was a movie about virtual/simulated reality and attempting to define reality. A little bit Matrix, a little bit Inception. Seemed like the twists kept coming, and it almost got to be a little much. It was an interesting concept, but very concept heavy. The title initially led me to expect something more beastly/horror, rather than drama.
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The Guilt Trip (2012)
As inventor Andy Brewster is about to embark on the road trip of a
lifetime, a quick stop at his mom's house turns into an unexpected
cross-country voyage with her along for the ride.
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Barbra Streisand,
Seth Rogen,
Julene Renee |
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Rented from the library. Watched sola.
This was a very sweet movie. Had its funny points of course and the two leads played off each other very well. One was allowed to appreciate the characters and see their growth.
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Rented from the library. Watched sola.
This was a very sweet movie. Had its funny points of course and the two leads played off each other very well. One was allowed to appreciate the characters and see their growth.
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Baggage Claim (2013)
Pledging to keep herself from being the oldest and the only woman in her
entire family never to wed, Montana embarks on a thirty-day,
thirty-thousand-mile expedition to charm a potential suitor into
becoming her fiancé.
Writers:
David E. Talbert (screenplay),
David E. Talbert (based on the novel entitled "Baggage Claim" by)
Stars:
Paula Patton,
Taye Diggs,
Jill Scott |
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Rented from the library. Watched sola.
This movie was pretty predictable. SPOILER: As soon as we met her neighbor, we knew they are supposed to end up together. Took a while to learn they were classmates and had a history. It was kind of a silly story/concept. Luckily the 'gay best friend' role wasn't super-stereotypical. He was allowed to talk in a 'normal' voice and didn't have to do any hand motions, so it was nice to see that break a barrier. I don't know of any woman who would even dream about re-dating her exes. And the movie montage sure did make it seem like she had a LOT of exes. And honestly... 30thousand miles doesn't get you jackshit, if we're talking about reward miles. That's like ONE round-trip flight on American with about 2 layovers each way at shitty times... or at least from MY airport anyway. :( I guess it just wasn't believable. You would have thought if the mom was so into her daughter getting married, she would have pointed out that her childhood friend was a hunk! :P Some of the dialogue was on the nose. I did have to laugh because the male lead had an obsession with Bruce Lee and VHS tapes ... sounds like someone I know. ;) I DID enjoy seeing a non-Tyler Perry movie featuring a strong black cast and look forward to more films of substance. I know it's 'just a rom-com' but that doesn't mean it has to be one giant trope. It was more or less what I expected though. P.S. Paula Patton's voice is that deep sexy kind! Rawr! Go, Paula! :)
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Rented from the library. Watched sola.
This movie was pretty predictable. SPOILER: As soon as we met her neighbor, we knew they are supposed to end up together. Took a while to learn they were classmates and had a history. It was kind of a silly story/concept. Luckily the 'gay best friend' role wasn't super-stereotypical. He was allowed to talk in a 'normal' voice and didn't have to do any hand motions, so it was nice to see that break a barrier. I don't know of any woman who would even dream about re-dating her exes. And the movie montage sure did make it seem like she had a LOT of exes. And honestly... 30thousand miles doesn't get you jackshit, if we're talking about reward miles. That's like ONE round-trip flight on American with about 2 layovers each way at shitty times... or at least from MY airport anyway. :( I guess it just wasn't believable. You would have thought if the mom was so into her daughter getting married, she would have pointed out that her childhood friend was a hunk! :P Some of the dialogue was on the nose. I did have to laugh because the male lead had an obsession with Bruce Lee and VHS tapes ... sounds like someone I know. ;) I DID enjoy seeing a non-Tyler Perry movie featuring a strong black cast and look forward to more films of substance. I know it's 'just a rom-com' but that doesn't mean it has to be one giant trope. It was more or less what I expected though. P.S. Paula Patton's voice is that deep sexy kind! Rawr! Go, Paula! :)
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Austenland (2013)
Obsessed with Pride and Prejudice (1995), a woman travels to a Jane Austen theme park in search for her perfect gentleman.
Director:
Jerusha Hess
Keri Russell,
JJ Feild,
Jennifer Coolidge |
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Rented from the library. Watched sola.
I'm told this is based off of a book. I'm pretty familiar with Jane Austen books, but made sure to ask one of my Jane Austen experts what she thought of the movie. She's the one who told me it was based on a book and that it was cute. I'd have to agree. I had a general inclination of what was probably going on. Her character made choices I wasn't necessarily expecting, maybe because of the genre, but that at least kept me on my toes. The characters/actors and situations were fun. Jennifer Coolidge and Jane Seymour were especially great.
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Rented from the library. Watched sola.
I'm told this is based off of a book. I'm pretty familiar with Jane Austen books, but made sure to ask one of my Jane Austen experts what she thought of the movie. She's the one who told me it was based on a book and that it was cute. I'd have to agree. I had a general inclination of what was probably going on. Her character made choices I wasn't necessarily expecting, maybe because of the genre, but that at least kept me on my toes. The characters/actors and situations were fun. Jennifer Coolidge and Jane Seymour were especially great.
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The Sorcerer and the White Snake (2011)
A master monk tries to protect a naive young physician from a
thousand-year-old snake demon. A contest of psychic powers results in
mayhem.
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Rented from the library. Watched sola.
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Also this week I rewatched Twenty Feet from Stardom (2013) with my mom and my boyfriend. They both really enjoyed it. Since I watched it last time, it won the Oscar for Best Documentary. Congratulations to Nicola Marsh, the DP, with whom I've worked before, and the rest of the cast and crew. Great film (and music)! :) 
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