viernes, 30 de abril de 2010

They didnt release a kraken, but me.


The Harryhausen was instant classic, thank to he's art of stop motion. From how a Pegasus fly, to the way a Medusa move, to the kraken ride from the water. Now a remake is made, that really is nothing new to the story, same old Greek story.
But how much did they change and is it worth for 3d?
So here's the story Perseus( Sam Worthington) wasn't some payback from hades(Ralph Fiennes) From killing he's family. Knowing that humanity is rebelling agaisnt the gods, Zeus(Liam Neeson) is putting the smack down. From destroying some city, by releasing the kraken. Now is up to Perseus(knowing he's half god) to travel to the furthers of the world, and find a way to defeat it. With a band of warrior, they must face from giant scorpion, to facing a Medusa, that will stone them. Is the finest hour, and knowing this our hero must face.
OK there really no act on this film, cause all we heard is machismo and thensome. Sam really doesnt give nothing, i prefer him on the terminator, and avatar. But really he need more work for the action department. Liam and Fiennes as always well respect actors, they know their line. And playing as gods is something that this film have. So respect to that.
Now the original Perseus fall in love for Andromeda, for just answering the riddle she always give. On this one they head to a different direction that seem to me lost. I mean for a ageless women, that show him how to fight a Medusa, just wrong. And then there's the question on why hades have to be the main bad guy, on every modern Greek myth film. Really people there other, have anyone play the god of war trilogy. And they don give screen time to Pegasus. The film work out more like adventure story, but more of a short version.
The effect are quite good, especially when it came to the rise of the kraken, from he's tentacle destroying the city to when he scream, some impressive detail. The scorpion really when all NFL to our Heroes. That really gave that extra push of action of the film, gave the meaning on how to make a Greek myth film. Let not forget the Victoria model Medusa, that really pull it off on her slithering way of moving, put some tension to the film.
Now what did i thought about the tradition to 3d? They were eating some mushroom for making the dumb mes decision of all time. I felt from the beginning of the film it wasn't necessary, until the second and the third part. But really nothing come at you. Comparing this film with avatar, i say they really gave it that much thought. Look there some film that is gonna be made intentionally for 3d and other not, cause i dint jump of my seat(well except by going to the bathroom).
So keep the 3d for this one, and see it in 2d instead. And yes there till 3 to go for the big 100.

They say sarcasm doesnt take ya nowhere, well it work for this film



Marvel is on a roll, since the first one came out. Forming their own studio, they already had plan on making more than 3 movies. And expectation are high. Now the sequel of the one that started it all, come with the same cast, but new villain, and a new face that been Don Cheadle taking the roll that Terrence Howard play.

Does it work, is it better than the first, or is another sequel that deserve to be in thrash:

Tony Stark(Robert Downey) is in lot heat since he gave the announcement that he really is the Iron Man. Now the U.S. government want to confiscated it, Pepper Potts(Gwyneth Patrol) is promoted as CEO, and he body is suffering from the effect of the Arc light. But when he is attack by Ivan Vanko(Mickey Rourke) it come for some attention from part of the competitor and he's founder Justin Hammer(Sam Rockwell) and Hammer industry. But thing gets worst when Tony drinking get to the worst, that not even James(Don Cheadle) can help them. That it need of Nick Fury(Sam Jackson to intervene. And get him straight. But mean while Ivan is already working with James, for making he's new set of toys. Will Tony find someone a way to get back on the suit? Or he's legacy will end, that he will jeopardize everything he build?

Acting from Robert as alway sensational, every line that this guy said. Is gold from the start. It was great to seen more acting time for Gwyneth that i think, she gave her best Mommy performance ever. Hey at least she didnt spend it screaming all the way. Sam Rockwell is great addition from the start, he was not to evil, but it work, for a businessman tycoon. Scarlett Johanson, was very little, but her action sequences, sold it.Mickey rourke, really got that Russian edge, cause bringing a bad ass, tattoo russian Physics gave something to think, to keep him making more evil roles. Now the main question go how well Don Cheadle did? Well Actually it was good, not fun. But good, respect this guy started out as a comedian, now he's in drama. But Garry Shandling and Jon Favreau took the fun moment of the film. Cause that senator role is the best he have done since he's show.

Now the story, what made the first such a hit, what the performance(but more the dialogue). The rhythm that the film had. Was long and short when it came to the action sequences. From the downfall of Tony, to the fixing of Hammer drone, the film lack off on the action. Now i m not saying the is a total bust, but the acting is what saved it lot. I think the relationship that Robert had with Gwyneth made it fell like a episode of friend. It was thoughtful, and funny. The dialogue of the 2nd act it was saved it. With so much sarcasm, there is really no reason to leave, not even for a bathroom break. The effect are till there, like always, something that came out from a star trek next generation episode.

Now there were little action from the fight of the race car, to the final duel with Ivan, they were short, and needed more time, including some more action from the war machine. It was something that was missing from the film, i know the acting of robert always save it. But come on this is based on a comic, and it got it action. So beside giving the explosion and the neat effect, the suspense for the action was just missing.

So bottomless, the film is great, the story is fantastic, but needed that extra battery, to make it as a popcorn film. So is worth to see and laugh, and be thrill(if it mean it was little). So enjoy it, cause stay during the credit, cause what next (spoiler alert) it only come from Asgard.

domingo, 11 de abril de 2010

till to the 100: God nothing to say about this.

religion in film have been a hot calamity. Since Mel Gibson made the Passion.
Since then everything that is base on, turn out into controversy. If you want something like that, then lets star with Paul Bettany wingful action flick, Legion.
And Guest what, ain't that holy but Fruity(not to offend the gays).
Here's my Antichrist of a review:

So the whole thing star with god, not so happy how humanity, have turn out. So to bring the apocalypse, he sent angels, do it. That's where one angel defied him Michael(Paul Bettany). Landing on earth, he cut he wing, saw them, then arm him, and go to a deserted diner place, in the middle of nowhere. Meeting a 8 month pregnant waitress Charlie(Adrianne Palicki), The not so boyfriend of a mechanic Jeep(Lucas Blacki), the handicap cook Percy(Charle S. Dutton), the lost man Kyle(Tyrese Gibson), The TV bashing owner of paradise falls Bob, and last the stranded family Howard(Ron Tenney, Audrey(Willa Holland), And the mother Sandra(Kate Walsh). When their situation is change when swap of fly head their way, and Michael warning them, of what is to come. So now is a stand still a la Alamo. Armed and ready for anything, for the sake of Charlie baby. Knowing they have to face all type of angels, and discover who the weakest of them all. It will take more than courage to face this army, but fate in one self.

OK some of the acting weren't that exciting to begin with. I mean Lucas black ain't the star of the moment, but he really lost me here. Dennis really should star working for TV. or something else. Tyrese can really let go of the stereotype role that is always giving to him. And really i wont say anything of the other actors, cause really there's nothing good, to talk about. Some of their back story are so cliche, and they till end dead. Paul Bettany is a respected actor, cause common every British guy is, but this role really made him look soft, and just pitiful.

Now the story dont make any sense, i mean why in god green house he wanted he next son dead? Can anybody answer me that. Most of film that take some element from the bible to make it feel good, case in point the Matrix. But here we get just a angel with a machine gun killing innocent civilian, that are posses. Another thing that i dont get. Ain't that from the devil. And really there ain't any archangel battle. The story feel pointless, from the beginning to time they kill Michael, to the awesome car sequences. The film dont follow any religion morals.

But is not all bad i mean the final clash between Michael and Gabriel, those iron wings really pay off. Cause really the only angel that i know that have them is character from the Marvel X-men.
But the film turn out as Alamo stand, that really was good, but get tired. The husband exploding some acid was something brutal, kind of think of it, is the only brutal thing they got. But really they didn't play their card right on the kid that wanted to kill Michael. I mean really guys, ye got put that in. That i felt kind disturb seen it. I mean if you wanna see it done right, then rent yourself the children instead.

So the mix of fate and action, really dont work on the film. Angel action have, but really they should have gonna we something else. Religion film are made to give us a point of view of any type. But this really didn't, Rambo would rather be Jewish after watching it.

I m not trying to be mean here, but really i want my money back, and go out and rent Jesus Christ Vampire Hunter instead.