I went last night to see Underworld. I thought the film had a lot going for it, just off the premise. It’s the execution that needed some injection of life. The film’s direction is competent, but unexciting. One review said that Len Wiseman was trying to make his future fiancee look good, and there areContinue reading “On Underworld”
Category Archives: Film
On Johnny English
I went to see Johnny English this afternoon, having nothing else better to do. It’s goofy fun. It’s a spy spoof, without being so self-indulgent as the Austin Powers films. John Malkovich makes for a good “Bond villain,” and Natalie Imbruglia was solid as the platonic “Bond girl.” The relationship between English and his assistantContinue reading “On Johnny English”
Shiny plastic discs
Let’s examine the last week’s DVD purchases. It’s an addiction, those shiny plastic discs of cinematic goodness. Thankfully, there’s a sale at work on pre-owned DVDs–buy two, get one for free. Oh, the pain! My job enables my addiction! The horror! Anyway, the purchases: About a Boy, the adaptation of Nick Hornby’s novel starring HughContinue reading “Shiny plastic discs”
Christopher Lee and Harry Potter
With the recent passing of Richard Harris speculation has begun as to whom should fill Harris’ role of Albus Dumbledore in future Harry Potter films, and the current rumor has Christopher Lee as the leading contender for the role. As much as I like Christopher Lee as an actor and as much as I wasContinue reading “Christopher Lee and Harry Potter”
Five questions
I’ve seen this feature on several other blogs, and out of curiosity I decided to give the Friday Five a look. Five questions, nothing probing, but that may illuminate unique personality aspects. But it’s Monday, not Friday, so aren’t I a bit late? Timeliness has never been one of my strong points. The most recentContinue reading “Five questions”
Sweet Home Alabama
Yesterday my sister and I went to see the new Reese Witherspoon film, Sweet Home Alabama. It’s mildly enjoyable, if you check your brain at the door. I’m not saying the film is stupid, but it is cliched, and nothing surprising happens at any point in time. With one exception involving Ethan Embry, but that’sContinue reading “Sweet Home Alabama”
Not coming soon to a theatre near you
Star Trek fans received some disturbing news today–the scenes with Wil Wheaton and Ashley Judd in Star Trek Nemesis were cut from the film for running time reasons. According to published reports Wheaton and Judd reprised their roles as Wesley Crusher and Robin Lefler for the tenth Trek film as guests at the wedding receptionContinue reading “Not coming soon to a theatre near you”
Road to Perdition
Last night my sister and I went to see Tom Hanks’ new film, Road to Perdition. I’ve never been a gangster film fan. There’s something about the era of Al Capone and Eliot Ness that bores me to distraction. Perhaps it’s because I really don’t understand that era of American history. Perhaps it’s because IContinue reading “Road to Perdition”
On Star Trek Movie Names
Random brainwave I had this morning… The Classic Trek films had impressive sounding names. Maybe not impressive sounding, but descriptive. The Star Trek: The Next Generation films, by contrast, have positively dull names. If you were given the power to give the NextGen films names like the Classic Trek films, what names would you giveContinue reading “On Star Trek Movie Names”
Hannibal
Went to see Hannibal last night. Random thoughts. I wasn’t grossed out. I’ve heard the final ten minutes were supposed to be gross, with a serious ick factor. I’ve heard of people vomiting in the theatres. Me, I was more impressed with the special effects work that made the dinner party scene work. I wasContinue reading “Hannibal”