Wednesday, June 30, 2004
"Spiderman 2" was as faithful to the original but able to stand
entirely on it's own, and it wasn't just a big-budget-comic-book
action movie, it was much more. It had more romance, more humor,
of course more action and increased the thrill factor. I loved the
first "Spiderman" and this one is on par with it. "Doc Ock" (Alfred
Molina) made a terrific villain, Spiderman (Toby Maguire) developed
many more levels as a character/hero struggling with his desires vs
his duty. Mary-Jane Watson (Kirsten Dusnst) as the love interest is
perfect as is Aunt May (Rosemary Harris) and our comic relief in
most cases is J.K. Simmons as J. Jonah Jameson, Sam Rami
is once again perfectly in-synch with the characters and story
and Danny Elfman's music lends an incredible feel. You won't be
disappointed with "Spiderman 2"
entirely on it's own, and it wasn't just a big-budget-comic-book
action movie, it was much more. It had more romance, more humor,
of course more action and increased the thrill factor. I loved the
first "Spiderman" and this one is on par with it. "Doc Ock" (Alfred
Molina) made a terrific villain, Spiderman (Toby Maguire) developed
many more levels as a character/hero struggling with his desires vs
his duty. Mary-Jane Watson (Kirsten Dusnst) as the love interest is
perfect as is Aunt May (Rosemary Harris) and our comic relief in
most cases is J.K. Simmons as J. Jonah Jameson, Sam Rami
is once again perfectly in-synch with the characters and story
and Danny Elfman's music lends an incredible feel. You won't be
disappointed with "Spiderman 2"
Sunday, June 27, 2004
I saw the first showing opening day of Fahrenheit 9/11, and
I will honestly say and can report this film will leave you
thinking if nothing else! I was shocked, amazed, entertained and
moved to tears and I have never been more ASHAMED of our country.
I am not ashamed of the American people, but by what our "leader"
and his administration have chosen to value more than our nation:
$$ Money $$
Whatever you do, if you choose to see this film or not, don't take
Mr. Moore's word for it, don't believe me, discover these things
for yourself so you can make an informed decision for YOURSELF! I
don't care what your political slant, please do yourself a
favor an VOTE!!! If you don't vote, you give up your say so shuddup!
I will honestly say and can report this film will leave you
thinking if nothing else! I was shocked, amazed, entertained and
moved to tears and I have never been more ASHAMED of our country.
I am not ashamed of the American people, but by what our "leader"
and his administration have chosen to value more than our nation:
$$ Money $$
Whatever you do, if you choose to see this film or not, don't take
Mr. Moore's word for it, don't believe me, discover these things
for yourself so you can make an informed decision for YOURSELF! I
don't care what your political slant, please do yourself a
favor an VOTE!!! If you don't vote, you give up your say so shuddup!
I saw the first showing opening day of Fahrenheit 9/11, and
I will honestly say and can report this film will leave you
thinking if nothing else! I was shocked, amazed, entertained and
moved to tears and I have never been more ASHAMED of our country.
I am not ashamed of the American people, but by what our "leader"
and his administration have chosen to value more than our nation:
$$ Money $$
Whatever you do, if you choose to see this film or not, don't take
Mr. Moore's word for it, don't believe me, discover these things
for yourself so you can make an informed decision for YOURSELF! I
don't care to what political slant to lean, please do yourself a
favor an VOTE!!! If you don't vote, you give up your say so shuddup!
I will honestly say and can report this film will leave you
thinking if nothing else! I was shocked, amazed, entertained and
moved to tears and I have never been more ASHAMED of our country.
I am not ashamed of the American people, but by what our "leader"
and his administration have chosen to value more than our nation:
$$ Money $$
Whatever you do, if you choose to see this film or not, don't take
Mr. Moore's word for it, don't believe me, discover these things
for yourself so you can make an informed decision for YOURSELF! I
don't care to what political slant to lean, please do yourself a
favor an VOTE!!! If you don't vote, you give up your say so shuddup!
Tuesday, June 22, 2004
Two enjoyable Ben Stiller movies in a row?! Who’da thunk it?
I was expecting a lame tale at best, but I was pleasantly surprised
by this “underdog story.” Once again, Ben Stiller’s best move is to
surround himself with talented people and hope they can breathe life
and humor into the thin excuse for a plot line he frequently uses.
Peter (Vince Vaughn) is the slovenly owner of “Average Joe’s Gym.”
He isn’t into keeping the books in order or collecting regular fees
from the handful of patrons working out in his gym. The regulars
are all misfits of some sort, Justin (Justin Long,) Gordon
(Stephen Root,) Owen (Joel Moore,) Dwight (Chris Williams,) & Steve
the Pirate (Alan Tudyk as yes, a PIRATE.)
When White Goodman (Ben Stiller) the owner of Globo Gym threatens to
buy out the Joe’s by sending a lawyer Kate Veatch (Christine
Taylor) to prep them for liquidation, they scramble to find a way to
save their beloved hovel of a gym. True to the title, Dodgeball
becomes the name of their game to keep Joe’s open and untainted.
After learning all they could from one 1938 dodge ball training
video, the video’s celebrity dodge ball champ Patches O’Houlihan
(Rip Torn) enters to coach them. Will the Joe’s conquer, or will
the corporate bozos win it all? You’ll have to see it yourself.
Gary Cole & Jason Bateman are perfect as the announcers at the
Las Vegas tournament, and once they reach the Vegas setting, the
humor and the film really take off! If you’re looking for a laugh
this summer, “Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story” is a good start!
I was expecting a lame tale at best, but I was pleasantly surprised
by this “underdog story.” Once again, Ben Stiller’s best move is to
surround himself with talented people and hope they can breathe life
and humor into the thin excuse for a plot line he frequently uses.
Peter (Vince Vaughn) is the slovenly owner of “Average Joe’s Gym.”
He isn’t into keeping the books in order or collecting regular fees
from the handful of patrons working out in his gym. The regulars
are all misfits of some sort, Justin (Justin Long,) Gordon
(Stephen Root,) Owen (Joel Moore,) Dwight (Chris Williams,) & Steve
the Pirate (Alan Tudyk as yes, a PIRATE.)
When White Goodman (Ben Stiller) the owner of Globo Gym threatens to
buy out the Joe’s by sending a lawyer Kate Veatch (Christine
Taylor) to prep them for liquidation, they scramble to find a way to
save their beloved hovel of a gym. True to the title, Dodgeball
becomes the name of their game to keep Joe’s open and untainted.
After learning all they could from one 1938 dodge ball training
video, the video’s celebrity dodge ball champ Patches O’Houlihan
(Rip Torn) enters to coach them. Will the Joe’s conquer, or will
the corporate bozos win it all? You’ll have to see it yourself.
Gary Cole & Jason Bateman are perfect as the announcers at the
Las Vegas tournament, and once they reach the Vegas setting, the
humor and the film really take off! If you’re looking for a laugh
this summer, “Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story” is a good start!
Wednesday, June 09, 2004
Ben Stiller has been doing some really bad movies lately, (Duplex,
Starsky & Hutch etc.) so it was nice to finally see him in a better
film. "Along Came Polly" (while no "There's Something About Mary")
is much better than either of the aforementioned crap-fests!
Ruben (Ben) is a risk analysis & his wife Lisa (Debra Messing taking
a Will & Grace break) are newlyweds. Lisa cheats on him with a scuba
instructor, the brilliant Hank Azaria, and Ben goes home to NY
without her.
Enter Jennifer Aniston as Polly Prince, an old school mate of
Ruben's and his best friend Sandy (Phillip Seymore Hoffman stealing
every hilarious scene. He made the movie for me.) Things happen,
Ben has to make a choice when he and Polly (his opposite) begin to
get a bit serious. Is she too much of a risk? Watching this movie
isn't much of a risk, cuz it's pretty funny. Check it out. Oh, if
you'll excuse me, I feel a shart coming on! RAINDANCE! *bonk*
Starsky & Hutch etc.) so it was nice to finally see him in a better
film. "Along Came Polly" (while no "There's Something About Mary")
is much better than either of the aforementioned crap-fests!
Ruben (Ben) is a risk analysis & his wife Lisa (Debra Messing taking
a Will & Grace break) are newlyweds. Lisa cheats on him with a scuba
instructor, the brilliant Hank Azaria, and Ben goes home to NY
without her.
Enter Jennifer Aniston as Polly Prince, an old school mate of
Ruben's and his best friend Sandy (Phillip Seymore Hoffman stealing
every hilarious scene. He made the movie for me.) Things happen,
Ben has to make a choice when he and Polly (his opposite) begin to
get a bit serious. Is she too much of a risk? Watching this movie
isn't much of a risk, cuz it's pretty funny. Check it out. Oh, if
you'll excuse me, I feel a shart coming on! RAINDANCE! *bonk*
Monday, June 07, 2004
I finally saw "Runaway Jury" with John Cusack, Gene Hackman,
Rachel Weisz & Dustin Hoffman. I have to say while enjoyed it enough
to recommend it, I have to point out the same problem I had with
"The Firm." It wasn't the book! Based (loosely) on the John Grisham
novel of the same title, the film deals with jury tampering in a Gun
Lawsuit, whereas the book was a Tobacco lawsuit. A huge change, but
it still worked. Cusack continues to do solid work, Gene Hackman was
good, Ms. Weisz made a compelling (and attractive) addition and
Dustin added a nice ingredient to the mix. Overall a nice, solid
crime thriller.
Rachel Weisz & Dustin Hoffman. I have to say while enjoyed it enough
to recommend it, I have to point out the same problem I had with
"The Firm." It wasn't the book! Based (loosely) on the John Grisham
novel of the same title, the film deals with jury tampering in a Gun
Lawsuit, whereas the book was a Tobacco lawsuit. A huge change, but
it still worked. Cusack continues to do solid work, Gene Hackman was
good, Ms. Weisz made a compelling (and attractive) addition and
Dustin added a nice ingredient to the mix. Overall a nice, solid
crime thriller.
