28 January, 2007
Pan's Labyrinth (El Laberinto del Fauno)
Based on the published critic's reviews of this movie, I went into this movie expecting a masterpiece akin to The Matrix. Of course, such ridiculously high expectations were bound to be at least a little bit disappointed. However, if you go into the theater without such preconceived notions, you will be treated to a film that is decidedly worth watching.Pan's Labyrinth is billed as a fairy tale for adults. Set in Spain during World War II, it tells the tale of a brutal captain in Francisco Franco's regime and a group of rebels that he battles against. Parallel to this story, an intriguing introduction to Spanish mythology is presented. Perhaps the most interesting aspect of this story is the fantastic creatures.
This film is certainly not for everyone. Avoid this movie if you can't stand violence in movies, because the violence shown in this movie is gritty and realistic. If you don't like strange movies, you might not like this one. If you can't stand reading subtitles, you will want to avoid it because it is entirely in Spanish with English subtitles. However, if you enjoy high fantasy coupled with political musings (and who doesn't? :), you won't want to miss this film.
01 January, 2007
Night At The Museum
All right, No one has done a review here in a very long time. My excuse is that I haven't seen a movie in a theater that provoked me to write a review. Well, the dry spell has ended after I saw Night At The Museum.
Now I am not sure what many so-called critics saw when they wrote reviews for this film but I suspect we need to line them all up and shoot them. This was a hilarious and enjoyable movie to start the New Year.
I know, I know, I am a history buff, but this movie is a comedy through and through. Imagine different people throughout history meeting each other: TR and Sacajawea, an American Cowboy and a Roman General, Christopher Columbus and a trio of Neanderthals, plus the interactions of many more with the main character, the new night security guard.
So remember, the big name critics don't know everything.... Night At The Museum is the #1 movie in America for the second week in a row!
EDITED TO ADD: I give this movie a rating of Killing Spree!
Now I am not sure what many so-called critics saw when they wrote reviews for this film but I suspect we need to line them all up and shoot them. This was a hilarious and enjoyable movie to start the New Year.
I know, I know, I am a history buff, but this movie is a comedy through and through. Imagine different people throughout history meeting each other: TR and Sacajawea, an American Cowboy and a Roman General, Christopher Columbus and a trio of Neanderthals, plus the interactions of many more with the main character, the new night security guard.
So remember, the big name critics don't know everything.... Night At The Museum is the #1 movie in America for the second week in a row!
EDITED TO ADD: I give this movie a rating of Killing Spree!
