"Award Season" is here and I absolutely love award shows! Tonight, NBC will be showing the Golden Globes. So, for the Golden Globes of 2013, I have made the following predictions:
Best Motion Picture - Drama - Lincoln
Best Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy - Les Miserables
Best Actor-
Musical or Comedy - Hugh Jackman Les Miserables
Best Actress - Drama - Jessica Chastain, Zero Dark Thirty
Best Actor- Drama - Daniel Day-Lewis, Lincoln
Best Actress- Musical or Comedy - Jennifer Lawrence, "Silver
Linings Playbook"
Best Supporting Actor- Tommy Lee Jones, Lincoln
Best Supporting Actress- Anne Hathaway, Les Miserables
Sunday, January 13, 2013
Zero Dark Thirty
Movie: Zero Dark Thirty
Major Actors: Jessica Chastain, Jason Clarke, Kyle Chandler, Harole Perrineau, Joel Edgerton, Chris Pratt
Rating: PG-13
Best Audience: Adults
Review:
Zero Dark Thirty chronicles the ten year hunt for Osama Bin Laden. It mostly focuses the story of a real-life CIA agent who makes a discovery early on about a courrier for Bin Laden that may lead them to his location and tries to follow this lead to Bin Laden through the years. Jessica Chastain plays this CIA agent, who now works undercover. The movie is interesting. For those that wondered how the finding of Bin Laden finally occured, it answers a lot of questions.
Major Actors: Jessica Chastain, Jason Clarke, Kyle Chandler, Harole Perrineau, Joel Edgerton, Chris Pratt
Rating: PG-13
Best Audience: Adults
Review:
Zero Dark Thirty chronicles the ten year hunt for Osama Bin Laden. It mostly focuses the story of a real-life CIA agent who makes a discovery early on about a courrier for Bin Laden that may lead them to his location and tries to follow this lead to Bin Laden through the years. Jessica Chastain plays this CIA agent, who now works undercover. The movie is interesting. For those that wondered how the finding of Bin Laden finally occured, it answers a lot of questions.
Les Miserables
Movie: Les Miserables
Major Actors: Hugh Jackman, Anne Hathaway, Russel Crowe, Amanda Seyfried, Helena Bonham Carter, Sacha Baron Cohen, Eddie Redmayne
Rating: PG-13
Best Audience: Teens and adults....and people who don't mind musicals.
Review:
Most people who did not like Les Miserables cited the fact that the entire movie was sung. Yes, they sing throughout the whole movie. That is a true musical. So as long as you can get past that aspect of the movie, you'll enjoy it. It was very emotional. The thing that struck me the most was the close-up shots during the very emotional songs. I thought that added to the feeling of the scenes. The story is obviously one of the most popular novels of all time. The musical itself is also known around the world. The movie is very sad, but also has a lot of happy moments. I loved it and would recommend it to anyone (as long as they enjoy musicals). If you don't enjoy musicals, read the book (which is one of the longest novels ever written).
Major Actors: Hugh Jackman, Anne Hathaway, Russel Crowe, Amanda Seyfried, Helena Bonham Carter, Sacha Baron Cohen, Eddie Redmayne
Rating: PG-13
Best Audience: Teens and adults....and people who don't mind musicals.
Review:
Most people who did not like Les Miserables cited the fact that the entire movie was sung. Yes, they sing throughout the whole movie. That is a true musical. So as long as you can get past that aspect of the movie, you'll enjoy it. It was very emotional. The thing that struck me the most was the close-up shots during the very emotional songs. I thought that added to the feeling of the scenes. The story is obviously one of the most popular novels of all time. The musical itself is also known around the world. The movie is very sad, but also has a lot of happy moments. I loved it and would recommend it to anyone (as long as they enjoy musicals). If you don't enjoy musicals, read the book (which is one of the longest novels ever written).
This is Forty
Movie: This is Forty
Major Actors: Paul Rudd, Leslie Mann, Jason Segel, Megan Fox, John Lithgow, Melissa McCarthy, Chris O'Dowd
Rating: R
Best Audience: Adults only
Review:
I am starting to get sick of all the fighting in Judd Apatow films (Apatow is the director). This movie is supposed to be based on Apatow's life. The wife and two kids in the film are Apatow's actual wife and two kids. In an interview, Apatow said he loves fighting. That is very apparent. It makes me wildly uncomfortable. I know it is real. He sought to portray a real marriage and marriage has fighting. However, you don't go to the movies to see a "comedy" because you want to see something "real." You go to be entertained. If you wanted something that feels real, you'd go to see Flight or Zero Dark Thirty. The more I see the movie Knocked Up (to which this movie is supposed to be the sequel), the more I don't like it. This movie is a lot like Knocked Up in that there are many funny moments, but they are dispersed between very uncomfortable moments of a lot of fighting. I'm sure a lot of people admire that aspect of the two movies, but personally, I just don't care for it.
Unusually enough, the funniest part of this movie occured during the credits! Melissa McCarthy, who is in every other movie lately, was hilarious as an angry mother at odds with Pete (Paul Rudd) and Debbie (Leslie Mann). She had a scene where she was yelling at them in the principal's office, and during the credits, it showed the outakes. McCarthy did not break character at all as she yelled at them while they could not stop laughing.
Major Actors: Paul Rudd, Leslie Mann, Jason Segel, Megan Fox, John Lithgow, Melissa McCarthy, Chris O'Dowd
Rating: R
Best Audience: Adults only
Review:
I am starting to get sick of all the fighting in Judd Apatow films (Apatow is the director). This movie is supposed to be based on Apatow's life. The wife and two kids in the film are Apatow's actual wife and two kids. In an interview, Apatow said he loves fighting. That is very apparent. It makes me wildly uncomfortable. I know it is real. He sought to portray a real marriage and marriage has fighting. However, you don't go to the movies to see a "comedy" because you want to see something "real." You go to be entertained. If you wanted something that feels real, you'd go to see Flight or Zero Dark Thirty. The more I see the movie Knocked Up (to which this movie is supposed to be the sequel), the more I don't like it. This movie is a lot like Knocked Up in that there are many funny moments, but they are dispersed between very uncomfortable moments of a lot of fighting. I'm sure a lot of people admire that aspect of the two movies, but personally, I just don't care for it.
Unusually enough, the funniest part of this movie occured during the credits! Melissa McCarthy, who is in every other movie lately, was hilarious as an angry mother at odds with Pete (Paul Rudd) and Debbie (Leslie Mann). She had a scene where she was yelling at them in the principal's office, and during the credits, it showed the outakes. McCarthy did not break character at all as she yelled at them while they could not stop laughing.
The Hobbit
Movie: The Hobbit
Major Actors: Ian McKellen, Martin Freeman, Ian Holm, Elijah Wood, Hugo Weaving, Kate Blanchett, Christopher Lee, Andy Serkis, Richard Armitage, Benedict Cumberbatch
Rating: PG-13
Best Audience: All audiences (perhaps above 8 years old)
Review:
I am a huge, huge Lord of the Rings fan. I had previoiusly posted about The Hobbit here when I found out the book would be divided into three films. I absolutely loved this film. However, as a fan of the books, I must say there were some glaring, unnecessary additions. The #1 thing Peter Jackson (the director) just completely made up was the "Pale Orc," Azog's character. Azog existed in Tolkein, but his character died long before the Hobbit is set. I'm assuming Jackson felt he needed a stronger villain for the first film. This is one of the perils of dividing the films: the main villains don't come into the story until later. Although we met Smaug and the Necromancer, Jackson probably felt they didn't have a big enough role in the first part of the story and needed someone stronger. This addition certainly would not have happened if he hadn't divided the book into three films. Also, as my brother Daniel pointed out to me, for a movie called "The Hobbit," it sure focused mostly on the dwarves. However, despite the additions and division, I absolutely loved the Hobbit. It's exciting and fun.
Major Actors: Ian McKellen, Martin Freeman, Ian Holm, Elijah Wood, Hugo Weaving, Kate Blanchett, Christopher Lee, Andy Serkis, Richard Armitage, Benedict Cumberbatch
Rating: PG-13
Best Audience: All audiences (perhaps above 8 years old)
Review:
I am a huge, huge Lord of the Rings fan. I had previoiusly posted about The Hobbit here when I found out the book would be divided into three films. I absolutely loved this film. However, as a fan of the books, I must say there were some glaring, unnecessary additions. The #1 thing Peter Jackson (the director) just completely made up was the "Pale Orc," Azog's character. Azog existed in Tolkein, but his character died long before the Hobbit is set. I'm assuming Jackson felt he needed a stronger villain for the first film. This is one of the perils of dividing the films: the main villains don't come into the story until later. Although we met Smaug and the Necromancer, Jackson probably felt they didn't have a big enough role in the first part of the story and needed someone stronger. This addition certainly would not have happened if he hadn't divided the book into three films. Also, as my brother Daniel pointed out to me, for a movie called "The Hobbit," it sure focused mostly on the dwarves. However, despite the additions and division, I absolutely loved the Hobbit. It's exciting and fun.
Saturday, January 12, 2013
Lincoln
Movie: Lincoln
Major Actors: Daniel Day Lewis, Sally Field, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Tommy Lee Jones
Rating: PG-13
Best Audience: Adults
Review:
Before you see this movie, you'd think it was an biographical movie about Lincoln. In actuality, this movie is about the battle for the passage of the thirteenth amendment to outlaw slavery. It focuses a lot on the arguments between parties in congress at the time. The movie does not shy away from showing the negative sides to Lincoln, as he uses controversial methods to "buy" votes. Daniel Day Lewis is uncanny as Lincoln. He melts into the role amazingly. The movie also does a good job at sympathizing with Mary Todd Lincoln (Sally Field). Many have said she was crazy, but the movie suggests her mental illness stemmed from the loss of her children. Overall, I think that both the negative and positive sides of Lincoln were shown. History buffs or other interested persons will enjoy this film.
Major Actors: Daniel Day Lewis, Sally Field, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Tommy Lee Jones
Rating: PG-13
Best Audience: Adults
Review:
Before you see this movie, you'd think it was an biographical movie about Lincoln. In actuality, this movie is about the battle for the passage of the thirteenth amendment to outlaw slavery. It focuses a lot on the arguments between parties in congress at the time. The movie does not shy away from showing the negative sides to Lincoln, as he uses controversial methods to "buy" votes. Daniel Day Lewis is uncanny as Lincoln. He melts into the role amazingly. The movie also does a good job at sympathizing with Mary Todd Lincoln (Sally Field). Many have said she was crazy, but the movie suggests her mental illness stemmed from the loss of her children. Overall, I think that both the negative and positive sides of Lincoln were shown. History buffs or other interested persons will enjoy this film.
Argo
Major Actors: Ben Affleck, Bryan Cranston, Alan Arkin, John Goodman
Rating: R
Best Audience: Adults
Review:
Argo is a captivating and interesting film. Ben Affleck does a great job as director and star of the movie, which is set during the Iranian hostage crisis. Every moment of the film gives you the feeling of urgency and intensity. Historically, the details are embellished (especially the airport scene at the end). However, it is an exciting movie. Whether or not you lived during the Iranian hostage crisis, or have studied it at all, you should enjoy this film.
Flight
Movie: Flight
Major Actors: Denzel Washington, Don Cheadle, Melissa Leo, Bruce Greenwood, Kelly Reilly, and John Goodman
Rating: R
Best Audience: Adults only
Review: Flight is one of those films that "makes you think." There are some funny moments, but overall, this movie is raw and real. The main character of the movie is NOT a likeable character; he is a trainwreck. However, Denzel does an excellent job portraying an alcoholic, drug addicted, careless man. John Goodman brings humor to the film, as always. I would recommend Flight to adults. However, it's not a "date night" movie or a movie teens or kids would like (or should see).
Major Actors: Denzel Washington, Don Cheadle, Melissa Leo, Bruce Greenwood, Kelly Reilly, and John Goodman
Rating: R
Best Audience: Adults only
Review: Flight is one of those films that "makes you think." There are some funny moments, but overall, this movie is raw and real. The main character of the movie is NOT a likeable character; he is a trainwreck. However, Denzel does an excellent job portraying an alcoholic, drug addicted, careless man. John Goodman brings humor to the film, as always. I would recommend Flight to adults. However, it's not a "date night" movie or a movie teens or kids would like (or should see).
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