Mini-Review: This is a movie I can't help but like. The concept is really interesting to me and I love the cast. I just wish the screenplay was better and the film itself was in the hands of a more capable director. Its a fun movie that when its problems are overlooked makes for an enjoyable viewing. I just think they missed an opportunity to make a truly unique amazing film.
Mini-Review: From the start Tom Hanks and Daniel Craig were miscast. The score, while great, is often out of place. The screenplay was utterly atrocious. It tried to be both a serious gangster movie and a touching father son story and fails at both. The directing was uneven as some scenes were dragged out while others felt rushed. the narration from the kid at the beginning and end of the film was hokey. I did like the cinematography. Especially when they were riding in the car as the main theme played.
Mini-Review: A chick flick version of Police Academy. Not really boring, just not funny enough to be worth your time.
Mini-Review: This is technically amazing. The cinematography is especially wonderful. The way this film is set up makes it basically a series of short films strung together to make one movie. The first 3 of these "short films" are great. They do a good job presenting both the history of Israel and familial history of the Elia Suleiman. However as the film progresses it starts to focus too much on the family. The lack of dialogue as Elia Suleiman got older made a poignant metaphor but a lackluster ending.
Mini-Review: I love the style of the film. The way they integrated the real and acted footage was seamless. The cast was also phenomenal. Surprised I've never heard of Stephen Dillane. He was simply terrific. The pacing of the film was a little slow yet the film stays engaging through beautifully shot and amazingly realistic cinematography. Everytime the film slows down you're treated with another captivating insight into Sarajevo circa 1992-93.
Mini-Review: Funny bits here or there. When he manages to stay focused he delivers some knock out material. Unfortunately most of the time he goes on tangents and does random stuff that isn't funny. Williams trademark style is in full force, which makes this worth watching if you're tired of the plethora of generic comedians.
Mini-Review: Its one of those movies that's so bad you can't help but like it. Max Von Sydow + a Queen Soundtrack make for a entertaining movie, even if the other parts (such as the horrendous special effects) don't add up.
Mini-Review: While we all know about Kent State, Berkly and Jackson Mississippi it was extremely interesting to get a perspective from the people at the University of Wisconsin. I found this movie to be amazing as not only a historical reference but also a cultural reference of the Vietnam War era. Well worth seeing for anyone who wants to get a deeper understanding of that time period.