I love Will Smith... really hate giving him two stars!!!
In a nutshell, this movie is about a guy who kills seven people in a traffic accident and decides to kill himself in order to give his organs to seven needy people. And he finds love along the way.
Ok, even though I don't like the premise of the story, I think I could make it work in a movie!! The problem here is that the movie was obviously edited to death!! I hate when this happens! There are so many loose ends, I can't begin. I don't even know why the movie is named 'Seven Pounds'!!!! (I'm guessing that's the weight of his heart?? Anybody??)
So, don't let your kids watch it because the premise of the movie is crazy!
And you shouldn't watch it because you have better things to do!!
Sorry Will!
Monday, April 6, 2009
Marley & Me ***
Just so you know, I watched this days ago and have been struggling with it.
Giving it three stars is something of a stretch for me.
It's a movie about the life of the dog, Marley, and his effect on his family.
The basis of the movie is that the dog dad, played by Owen Wilson, starts writing a newspaper column about his life... which is mostly about Marley.
So, the movie kind of feels like you're reading his columns.
It's a nice story and very well acted by Wilson and co-star Jennifer Aniston, but it's just not that great. I think if I'd been an avid reader of the columns, I may have been disappointed by the movie. Not a big surprise.
All in all, it's ok for a Sunday afternoon... for you and the kids.
Giving it three stars is something of a stretch for me.
It's a movie about the life of the dog, Marley, and his effect on his family.
The basis of the movie is that the dog dad, played by Owen Wilson, starts writing a newspaper column about his life... which is mostly about Marley.
So, the movie kind of feels like you're reading his columns.
It's a nice story and very well acted by Wilson and co-star Jennifer Aniston, but it's just not that great. I think if I'd been an avid reader of the columns, I may have been disappointed by the movie. Not a big surprise.
All in all, it's ok for a Sunday afternoon... for you and the kids.
Wednesday, April 1, 2009
Slumdog Millionaire *****
Finally, a movie I can get excited about!!
There isn't even anything 'wrong' with 'Slumdog Millionaire' for me to point out!!!
Ok, so I may be the only person in the world that didn't see this at theaters. But, as is my normal custom, I waited for the dvd release. This time, I'm actually a little sorry I waited! (that never happens!)
In 'Slumdog Millionaire', the story at the forefront is Jamal's big win on the game show 'Who Wants to be a Millionaire'. He is immediately accused of cheating. As Jamal recounts all of the 'whys' as to 'why he knew each answer', we are included on his entire life story up to the present. I love the way they did this!! It's not just story-telling, but layered story-telling, and brilliantly done!!
The thing that enriches the plot even more, is that it's in India. (Do they really have the gameshow there?) It being in India brings another element to the story. An important one. Jamal's recanting of his impoverished and traumatic life there succeeds in making us love him more than we probably would had he been from anywhere else. I felt Jamal's desperation; his feeling of having essentially nothing and nowhere to go. I felt his helplessness as he tried and tried to help the girl he loved. And most importantly, I felt his joy whenever anything worked out for him.
Also, in wonderful Bollywood fashion, there was a great whole cast dance scene during the ending credits. (Although this isn't really a 'Bollywood' film, I'm glad they threw that in. Makes for even more of a happy ending!!)
Also, I think most teenagers who have ever played a video game would be fine to watch this. There is a good bit of violence, but no nudity except for a kid's behind. There are also several references to prostitution and sexuality, but it's not a huge factor.
It's totally ok for my mature 15 year old daughter.
All in all, 'Slumdog Millionaire' really is an exceptional film from beginning to end that delivers everything you want in a wonderful movie experience.
It will be a classic!
SO, this time I'm telling you to go ahead and buy it below. You will sooner or later!
There isn't even anything 'wrong' with 'Slumdog Millionaire' for me to point out!!!
Ok, so I may be the only person in the world that didn't see this at theaters. But, as is my normal custom, I waited for the dvd release. This time, I'm actually a little sorry I waited! (that never happens!)
In 'Slumdog Millionaire', the story at the forefront is Jamal's big win on the game show 'Who Wants to be a Millionaire'. He is immediately accused of cheating. As Jamal recounts all of the 'whys' as to 'why he knew each answer', we are included on his entire life story up to the present. I love the way they did this!! It's not just story-telling, but layered story-telling, and brilliantly done!!
The thing that enriches the plot even more, is that it's in India. (Do they really have the gameshow there?) It being in India brings another element to the story. An important one. Jamal's recanting of his impoverished and traumatic life there succeeds in making us love him more than we probably would had he been from anywhere else. I felt Jamal's desperation; his feeling of having essentially nothing and nowhere to go. I felt his helplessness as he tried and tried to help the girl he loved. And most importantly, I felt his joy whenever anything worked out for him.
Also, in wonderful Bollywood fashion, there was a great whole cast dance scene during the ending credits. (Although this isn't really a 'Bollywood' film, I'm glad they threw that in. Makes for even more of a happy ending!!)
Also, I think most teenagers who have ever played a video game would be fine to watch this. There is a good bit of violence, but no nudity except for a kid's behind. There are also several references to prostitution and sexuality, but it's not a huge factor.
It's totally ok for my mature 15 year old daughter.
All in all, 'Slumdog Millionaire' really is an exceptional film from beginning to end that delivers everything you want in a wonderful movie experience.
It will be a classic!
SO, this time I'm telling you to go ahead and buy it below. You will sooner or later!
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