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Eagle vs Shark Yes, No, Maybe: Yes! Loren Horsley, Jemaine Clement, Craig Hall, Rachel House, Brian Sergent It would be tempting, and accurate, to say that this felt like a cross between Napoleon Dynamite and Me and You and Everyone We Know - and that's a good thing. But it would not be giving Eagle vs Shark the raves it deserves. The simple telling of a story should not be confused with the telling of a simple story - this is not a simple story. It's wonderful to see people like writer/director Taika Waititi, and the excellent actors, bring these stories to the screen. Miranda July of Y&M&EWK is another bright light in this genre.		The Hunting Party Yes, No, Maybe: Maybe Richard Gere, Terrence Howard, James Brolin, Jesse Eisenberg, Ljubomir, Kristina Kepela While I certainly like what this movie is trying to do, I can't say that it does it very well. Everything is too Hollywood: Mr Gere supposedly a down on his luck, boozing, over extended, over the top, on his last chance jounalist is too beautiful to be taken seriously: Eisenberg playing up the sterotype I got my job because I'm the son of a top exec but I'll be tough when you least expect it: and Terrence Howard, well I love Howard so he's okay. But, while it's not black enough for satire, the memories it does bring back about the horror in Bosnia are real and the fact the the world organizations hunting down any criminal do so only when it serves their interests, not the interests of the victims is a message that needs to to reinforced as much as possible. So, see this movie.		2 Days in Paris Yes, No, Maybe: Yes Julie Delpy, Adam Goldenberg, Daniel Bruhl, Aleksia Landeau, Albert Delpy, Marie Pillet If you liked the Before Sunrise Before Sunset movies, you'll like this movie. I didn't like those movies, but I still liked this one. With the maestro Woddy Allen winding down, it seems, Delpy takes steps towards rewarding us with an Allen-esque pciture. While set in Paris, the city is not the star - the 2 year relationship between the Marion and Jack and all that involves is the star. The movie takes us into their world, and our own, where things are never black and white and where must confront their own feelings before blaming others for them. This wisdom comes to Jack from a vegetarian fast food arsenist. Throw in Delpy's French talkative parents, past lovers, Jack's hypochrondria, and Marions flirting and you've got a quirky, serious, emotional, funny, and true to life story - just like Mr. Allen's.
The Assassination of Jesse James By The Coward Robert Ford Yes, No, Maybe: Yes! Brad Pitt, Casey Affleck, Zooey Deschanel, Jeremy Renner, Sam Shepherd, Sam Rockwell Brad Pitt shows once again that he is a real actor and not just another incredibly handsome face. But, the real story here is Casey Affleck's portral of Robert Ford - simply brilliant. Although I very much liked Javier Bardem in No Country For Old Men I believe Affleck should have won the oscar for supporting actor.		Sweeny Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street Yes, No, Maybe: Maybe Johnny Depp, Helen Bonham Carter, Alan Rickman, Timothy Spall, Sacha Baron Cohen I've heard about this musical ever since I worked in the prop department at UBC. Sounded like a blood fest to me so I never watched it when it was performed there. I like Stephen Sondheim and I also like Alan Rickman very much as well as the two stars. But for me you'd have to be a lover of the Sweeny Todd play to enjoy this movie version. I'd rather watch Ed Wood or Big Fish again.		Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story Yes, No, Maybe: Yes John C. Reilly, Jenna Fischer Tim Meadows, Kristen Wiig David Krumholtz, David Koechner The more I think about this movie, and there's really not a lot to think about really, I more I like it. I was ready to turn it off at the beginning but my mate kept laughing and I like to watch him laugh so I stayed. Glad I did. The movie moves into a satirical spoof of all rock singer movies and it's pretty well done. I warmed up to it when they did the scene about marijuana. With a sprinkling of cameos, the main actors Reilly and Fischer give us fun entertainment matched with really good acting. Watch, go with it and you'll be rewarded.
In The Valley of Elah Yes, No, Maybe: Yes! Tommy Lee Jones, Charlize Theron, James Franco, Josh Brolin, Susan Sarandon Powerful. A truly important story of the lasting effects of war. After the horror of the current war has stopped being delivered by your news TV, the long term payment on our society begins. The first time I saw this was when I watched The Deer Hunter as a teenager. In The Valley of Elah takes the Iraq war and one family's story and shows us standing on the sidelines what hell life could really be. A young soldier is found murdered and dismembered and his father sets out to find some answers since the local cops are giving it over to the military police to investigate. If you think you know how it turns out be prepared - this is not an ordinary film. Like real life it is complex, full of mistakes and regrets, and answers that should make us all think once again about the horrific cost of war. Tommy Lee Jones is outstanding and I would have given him the Oscar.		There Will Be Blood Yes, No, Maybe: Maybe Daniel Day-Lewis, Paul Dano, Kevin J O'Connor, Paul F Tonpkins, John Kerry Daniel Day-Lewis is an amazing actor. Amazing, amazing, amazing.But There Will Be Blood?, well I understand what the idea of the movie is but sorry people, I kept waiting for the story to begin. Yeah, yeah, I know, I guess I'm not the great intellectual I thought I was because this movie left me bored and restless. DD-L's performance was great but I kept seeing it as just that a performance that lead me nowhere. The movie felt toally disjointed. Yes, I realize that I'm possibly the only one on the planet who doesn't revere this movie but if you ask me this movie was excessive and over the top.		Manufaturing Dissent Yes, No, Maybe: No! Writers: Debbie Melnyk and Rick Caine And here I thought it may be worth looking into the world of Micheal Moore. What a joke. How the writers ever got any money to produce this farce is beyond my comprehension. This is an embarrassment to the Canadian public who consider themselves fair minded people and the NFB who does sponsor some excellent work. But not this time. I'm sure that Ralph Nader regrets ever speaking with these people. And the revered Noam Chomsky is interviewed agreeing with what Micheal Moore has just said. And,oh my gosh Micheal Moore may have an ego, my gosh, he said he was from Flint but he's actually from a town 10 minutes away, my gosh but he won't sit down with two yo-yo's from Canada who want to trash him - while making it look like they're not taking sides. And after trashing his techniques and style, they use those same ideas to get into one of his events because they don't have any journalist credentials. Oh, these peole should give their head a shake.
Juno Yes, No, Maybe: Yes! Ellen Page, Michael Cera, Jennifer Garner, Jason Bateman, Olivia Thirlby Ever since Hard Candy, we knew Ellen Page was an actor to watch for and here she is in another amazing performance as a too smart for her own good teenager who finds herself pregnant. While Page steals the show the rest of the cast is superb. Cera holds on to his Arrested Development charm, while Bateman does a 180; Garner was really good (I've never seen her in anything before). Allison Janney and J.K. Simmons are Juno's acting parents and who doesn't wish our parents could be like them? I heard some didn't like the ending but for me it was just how I hoped it would end. Director Director Jason Reitman and 1st timescript writer Diablo Cody know exactly how to make this movie real. Easily one of the best movies of 2007.		No Country For OldMen Yes, No, Maybe: Yes! Tommy Lee Jones, Josh Brolin, Javier Bardem, Woody Harrelson, Kelly Macdonald Electrifying. Half way through I was thinking, I can't wait to see this again. There is so much so watch in No Country For Old Men that you can't get it all in just one viewing. One word of caution - this is a film noir so watch it with that genre in mind. Critcs throwing out the adjectives thrilling, suspenseful, and relentless should remind audiences that it's not Hollywood action, in your face, biff bam boom. There's no car chase. It's dark, dangerous, damaged, deranged, doomed, violent, courageous and intelligent. Nothing is wasted in this movie, not a word, not an action. The Cohens have made a classic and they did it while being true to the book. While some blame them for that (the ending) the only thing I didn't like was that I felt the Carson Wells character was weak - all hat and no cattle. But that is minor. The best movie of 2007 and way beyond.		Gone Baby Gone Yes, No, Maybe: Yes! Casey Affleck, Ed Harris, Morgan Freeman, Michelle Monaghan, Carla Antonino Ben Affleck directs and co-writes a movie that offers a lot to think about. What is doing the right thing? I thought one thing just before the end of the movie and another the next morning. My partner thought one thing after the film and the same in the morning. We arrived at the same conclusion but came by very different roads. It made for a long, thoughtful discussion on values and what's right. And if a movie sparks that it's got to have something going for it. Seems Ben Affleck may be on the right track with this direction thing. We knew he could write and I think Gone Baby Gone shows he can direct as well. His younger brother has a sort of male Naomi Watts thing going - sweet, tough and naïve - all believable. I look forward to either Affleck's next project.
The Brave One Yes, No, Maybe: Maybe Jodie Foster, Terrence Howard, Naveen Andrews, Mary Steenburgen, Nicky Katt Not a very good movie, a revenge flick that tries to say something about society but never really delves deep enough to matter. But it certainly cements that fact that Terrence Howard is an amazing actor and Foster deserves her status of one of Hollywood's best. But beyond that, not much to watch for here.		Pride and Prejudice Yes, No, Maybe: Yes Keira Knightley, Matthew Macfadyen, Donald Sutherland, Rosamund Pike, Simon Woods Very well made, acted, scripted and directed. Romantic, despite having Knightley in one of the leads. Matthew Macfadyen is so different from his Death At A Funeral role - wow he's really something. I guess that's what's called acting. I can see why people think so highly of him. And once again Donald Sutherland gives us a performance that's perfect for his role.		The Painted Veil Yes, No, Maybe: Yes Edward Norton, Naomi Watts, Liev Schreiber, Toby Jones, Bin Li, Diana Rigg Somerset Maugham is one of my favourite authors - what a life that man lead. If you haven't read his books, I'd suggest starting today. This adaptation of his The Painted Veil is truly worthy of the sotry Maugham wrote in 1925. Everything is right - the setting, the clothing, the acting, the direction. A cast that captures the dangerous moment of time and shows in true Maugham fashion the silliness and triumphs of humanity.
Stardust Yes, No, Maybe: Yes! Charlie Cox, Claire Danes, Michelle Pfeiffer, Robert De Niro, Peter O'Toole It's not Princess Bride but it's close - and that's saying something! Great cast - De Niro doing his best work in ages - also Sienna Miller and Ricky Gervais join the fun. Pfeiffer is excellent. Wickedness and trickery attempt to triumph over love and you know how that turns out in fairy tales. the story is not surprise but how the story unfolds is the fun part. Does it have what it takes to become a classic? Inconceivable!		Atonement Yes, No, Maybe: No Keira Knightley, James McAvoy, Romola Garai, Saoirse Ronan, Vanessa Redgrave I would love to see an even decent adaptation of Ian McEwan's novels. The worlds he creates are fascinating and disturbing and you are gripped by his words and the feelings they invoke. Enduring Love great novel, bad film. The much anticipated movie version of Atonement - no heart and no soul. Will you movie people please stop ruining McEwan's novels?		Brooklyn Rules Yes, No, Maybe: No Freddie Prince,Scott Caan. Jerry Ferrara, Alex Baldwin, Mena Suvarim Daniel Tay,Ty Reed A very medicore version of the wise guys story in Brooklyn. The story of three long time friends growing up. Doesn't try to be good - it is what it is and if you don't like it that's fine with them. With a better script it may have been okay but overall just dull and duller. The only fun was the three actors playing off each other. Caan is always fun to watch and Ferrara was priming for his role in Entourage.
Five Easy Pieces Yes, No, Maybe: Yes! Jack Nicholson, Karen Black, Billy Green Bush, Fannie Flagg, Lorna Thayer, Toni Basil One of my favourite movies. Nicholson at his finest with amazing performances by Black and all. I like the hitchhiker rant best but of course it's famous for Jack's scene with the waitress. One of the best movies ever made.		Inland Empire Yes, No, Maybe: Maybe Laura Dern, Justin Theroux, Jeremy Irons, Grace Zabriskie, Harry Dean Stanton A Lynch film with Dern, Irons, Theroux, and Stanton - I'm there. And I stayed there for the full first half liking it very much. But then I lost it. The second half got away from me and I couldn't get it back. I'm sure it's genius but if one must be a genius to understand it that kinda rules me out.		Jane Austen Book Club Yes, No, Maybe: Maybe Emily Blunt, Maria Bello, Kathy Baker, Amy Brenneman, Hugh Dancy, Maggie Grace I was prepared for a sweet, simple, no surprises, sort of movie but even that didn't prepare me for how much sugar was added. Although I got through it, I would have liked a bit more substance. But if you're having a hard time and need to escape, give it a go. But better to pick up a Jane Austen novel and get the real thing.
After The Wedding Yes, No, Maybe: Yes! Mads Mikkelsen, Sidse Babett Knudsen, Rolf Lassgård, Stine Fischer Christensen A truly wonderful film. From the get go you're not sure of what's going on and why. Are any of these people who they seem? When the so try becomes clear, once again we marvel at how nothing is ever straightforward in this world and that people are not good or bad but just trying to make it through life as best they can with who they are. Rolf Lassgård was outstanding.		Blades of Glory Yes, No, Maybe: Yes! Will Ferrell, Jon Heder, Jenna Fischer, Will Arnett, Amy Poehler, Craig T. Nelson It's official - I'm now a Will Ferrell fan. After Stranger Than Fiction I thought maybe I could like this guy. After Blades of Glory oh dear, I believe I've fallen for him. Ferrell and Heder together are reminiscent of some of the great teams of comedians and had me laughing out loud throughout the entire first half. The last bit started to drag a little but overall the funniest movie I've seen in a long, long time.		Death at A Funeral Yes, No, Maybe: No Matthew Macfadyen, Rupert Graves, Alan Tudyk, Daisy Donovan, Kris Marshall I like British humour, I do, I do, but I just couldn't find any in Death At A Funeral. I sat down 3 different occasions to see if I could get into this movie but no go. It's getting good reviews which is why I thought it was me, but it isn't. Face it people, this movie just isn't funny in the slightest.
Once Yes, No, Maybe: Yes! Glen Hansard, Markéta Irglová, Bill Hodnett, Geoff Minogue, Alaistair Foley, Gerard Hendrick Amazing. A true love story. An honest, sweet, strong, candid, completely real film about two people who want love and who may find it in the end. The songs are all brilliant and let me say that any movie that begins with Van's And The Healing Has Begun is a movie for me. It would be hard for any musician to follow that but Hansard does quite well in his first original song of the film. That song is built on beautifully by Hansard and Irglová as the camera follows them through their individual song writing methods. You may have to listen closely to the dialogue as the accents are sometimes hard to keep pace with but when the singing starts it flows straight to your heart: you feel it first and understand the lyrics later. Hansard and Irglová are the real thing; writing the songs, singing them and playing the music. Take a night off the action, thrillers and CGI and take in Once. You'll be brought back to basics and be a better person for it.		Eastern Promises Yes, No, Maybe: Yes Viggo Mortensen, Naomi Watts Armin Mueller-Stahl, Vincent Cassel, Sinéad Cusack Cronenberg does it again. The man makes beautiful movies - and he's Canadian. Is it better than a History of Violence - I think so. The characters and the story are surreally real and these actors are up to the challenge. Mortensen is brilliant in his role as Nikolai and Watts once again pulls off her doe eyed, naïvely brave persona that we've seen in many movies (Mulholland Dr, King Kong, The Ring) yet keeps it fresh. How does she do that? Supporting performances by Armin Mueller-Stahl and Vincent Cassel add to the perfection. Yes, I think this movie may be perfect. Of course everyone will be talking about the sauna scene and for good reason, but the film blends a mixture of danger, violence, stupidity, naïvety and hope that somehow makes us feel comforted and that doing the right thing is the right thing to do. Of course it is a movie so don't go crazy on that theme, not everyone has a guardian angel.		American Gangster Yes, No, Maybe: No Denzel Washington, Russell Crowe, Josh Brolin, Lymari Nadal, Chiwetel Ejiofor Want to be bored to death, then watch this movie. It could easily have been cut down from it's 2 hours 30 minutes but it still would have been a hash of a story. With an all star cast, including Cuba Gooding Jr and Carla Gugino in a small roles, and Ridley Scott as director, one would expect a film that was at best riveting and at least worthwhile but instead it mismashed it's way through what could have been an important story. All the makings of a mesmerizing story are there - it's the days of a black man taking control of an empire; it's a violent, yet charismatic, family oriented character vs an honest, what I have a family, bumpkin; a police force on the take; shady military drug trafficking - you name it, it's there. But somehow this story was lost in the back and forth, the misdirection of the leads, and the formulaic shots of junkies and use of music. Despite the Hawaiian shirt, it's no French Connection, just an empty Hollywood blockbuster.
Field of Dreams Yes, No, Maybe: Yes Kevin Costner, Amy Madigan, Gaby Hoffman, Ray Liotta, Timothy Busfield, Burt Lancaster Classic family story of W.P. Kinsella's novel. I had never seen it and it holds up as a hopeful, believe in yourself, it's never too late story that tugs at your heartstrings. Great cast and beautifully shot.		Oceans 13 Yes, No, Maybe: Yes! George Clooney, Brad Pitt, Matt Damon, Ellen Barkin, Al Pacino, Andy Garcia, Bernie Mac Another romp with the boys. Not as good a 11 but much better than 12. A fun night with the who's who of Hollywood male stars. Will there be a 14?		Ratatouille Yes, No, Maybe: No Voices: Patton Oswalt, Ian Holm, Lou Romano, Brian Dennehy, Peter O'Toole I know your kids loved it, you liked it, the critics loved it, but I didn't. Halfway through I fast forwarded to the end and that was that. I admire it, is that enough?
Broken English Yes, No, Maybe: Yes Parker Posey, Drea de Matteo, Melvil Poupaud, Gena Rowlands, Justin Theroux		The Golden Compass Yes, No, Maybe: Yes Dakota Blue Richards, Nicole Kidman, Daniel Craig, Sam Elliott, Nonso Anozie Saw this the first night it came to a town and the place was full of kids: young kids and their parents, young teenagers, and old kids like us. Overall I'd say it was enjoyable. The all star cast was well chosen and the story was full of friendship, suspense, some brutal fight scenes, without a drop of blood or gore, hope and a to be continued ending. Richards was a delight and I liked Kidman as the evil Mrs Coulter. From what I understand it doesn't go as far or as deep as the first book so don't expect a full adaptation. Much is left for the 2nd part. Even though I should be old enough to get through fantasy fight scenes I still can't face them. This time I got a bonus when I turned my head from the screen during the fights and saw the look of total awe and amazement on the kids' faces, even the oh so cool teenagers. That was fun. So, grab a kid and hit the cinema for this one.		Cold Mountain Yes, No, Maybe: Maybe Jude Law, Nicole Kidman, Renee Zellweger, Philip Seymour Hoffman What starts out as a slow and somewhat boring picks up once secondary characters enter the scene. Kathy Baker, Zellweger, Hoffman, Portman and Giovanni Ribisi add life to a story that otherwise would have dragged on as a sappy love story. Law and Kidman are both beautiful but there is no chemistry and it's hard to fell a lot of emotion about their struggles. While busting up the place with her practical farm no nonsense ways Zellweger as Ruby brings perhaps too much energy which forces Kidman to be too restrained in their scenes together. Hoffman, of course, is perfect and he and Portman are really the only characters we care about. Watch and listen for Jack White, a musical genius. The movie is full of violence. Favourite quote: "If I had my way they'd take metal out of this world - every blade, every gun." Amen.
The Bourne Ultimatum Yes, No, Maybe: Oh Yes! Matt Damon, Julia Stiles, Joan Allen, Albert Finney, David Strathairn, Scott Glenn Matt Damon is at the top of my favourite actor list. The man goes from clumsy, wanna be suave in the Oceans to the coolest, toughest character in the Bourne series. And he's totally believable in both characters. No wonder he's Hollywood's most bankable star. You're right - I'm not writing about the final, maybe, maybe not, Bourne film, I don't really have to - just see it and be ready to be amazed. Identity was incredible, Supremacy upped the anti by building on the excitement and the story and now Ultimatum simply pushes us over the edge. Don't worry Bourne will be there to catch you - he's everywhere. The only dull part was Julia Stiles pouting her way through scenes - but I needed to catch my breath anyway. You know a movie's good when you're cheering, jumping up and yelling at the screen - not that I'm admitting to any of those things - and a note on the weapons - if that's what they show in the movies, imagine what they really have. Oh, and for those who say that the authorities won't hurt you unless you're doing something wrong - take notes.		3:10 To Yuma Yes, No, Maybe: Yes Russell Crowe, Christian Bale, Ben Foster, Logan Lerman, Peter Fonda I like Westerns a lot less than the average person. Lots of boys doing yeehaws, horse chases and shut 'em ups, then hitting the saloon and finding a beautiful woman to love them, til they hit the trail again. 3:10 To Yuma has all that but it's also got more, much more. Crowe and Bale for one thing - those boys can act! I'm not sure that it's the story that holds your attention for the entire 2 hours or the unbelievable good acting from every player. Fonda and Lerman - excellent and Ben Foster deserves a supporting actor nomination for his performance. You can't take your eyes off Foster when he's onscreen. I'd like to see the original 1957 film starring Glenn Ford and Van Heflin because people say it was just as good. But movies like this don't just happen and credit goes to director James Mangold. The cinematography, ths score and the pace was well crafted and it's obvious that Mangold digs the genre and is willing to have some fun as well. A character named Sam Fuller? A very good movie. Iif you want to see more amazing Bale catch The Machinist.		Repo Man Yes, No, Maybe: Yes Harry Dean Stanton, Emilio Estevez, Tracey Walter, Olivia Barash, Sy Richardson Repro Man came out in 1984 and was an immediate hit. I've heard about this movie ever since then but had never seen it. It's always interesting to see if a cult movie holds it's status over time. So, I sat down to watch Repro Man. I'm happy to report that it's really good! Emilio Estevez is perfect as Otto Maddox and the supporting cast just as well chosen. This unusual story blends the practical life of repro men with the fantasy, or reality, of alien contact. Throw in a lot of wonderful dialogue, some mild romance, and you've got an underground classic that suits all ages. A perfect low-budget, punk, sci-fi story. Intense.
1408 Yes, No, Maybe: Yes John Cusak, Samuel L Jackson, Mary McCormack, Jasmine Jessica Anthony, Room 1408 Adapted from a Stephen King short story, 1408 is not a room you'd want to stay in. Unless you're a jaded writer of books on haunted houses and hotels who doesn't believe in the real thing. There's more to this room than meets the eye andwith Mr King there's always more to the story as well. Cusak's character is the movie and he's on his own to pull it off. That's quite something for an actor who critics seem to really either really like or dislike. I really like him (High Fidelity, Being John Malkovich), except when I don't (Serendipity, Runaway Jury). As Mike Enslin, Cusak shows us that he's got what it takes. The plot is pure Mr King and I'm digging his stuff more and more - yes I'm finally catching up to the rest of you. This room is not to be trifled with and Enslin's disregard for it's power is both dangerous and comforting. Samuel L Jackson is perfect as the hotel manager who attempts to dissuade Enslin from taking the room. And, I was able to watch the film so all you out there who don't do horror - don't be afraid, you can do this, just don't do it alone.		Man About Town Yes, No, Maybe: Maybe Ben Affleck, John Cleese, Rebecca Romijn, Mike Binder, Kal Penn, Gina Gershon I like Mike Binder movies. I loved Upside of Anger and I liked Reign Over Me so even though the reivews weren't good I took a chance on Man About Town. Let me just say this, unless you are trapped - say on a plane, waiting for a bus, or at the in-laws, I can't recommend this movie. And what's the deal with Ben Affleck? I can't figure out whether he can act or not. He seems to be good in rich white boy realizing how shallow his life is but medicore at anything else. His brother Casey seems to have received more of the acting gene. (Yes, I've heard the buzz about Gone Baby Gone and am looking forward to it.) But here's the thing, Affleck wanted to be in Binder film and I like that. To me it shows that's he's not about the ego, at least not all about it, and wants to be in films he likes. Unfortunately, this one didn't work out, but not due to any fault of Affleck's. He was a good fit for the role. The movie just didn't manage to reach the heights the Binder is capable of. But it had it's moments and the teeth might have been worth it.		A Mighty Heart Yes, No, Maybe: No Angelina Joile, Dan Futterman, Archie Panjabi, Mohammed Afzal You have got to be kidding me - this movie got good reviews? Ms Jolie is such a good actor that you forget that it's her onscreen? I don't think so. While the Daniel Pearl story is one that should be told, nothing in this movie tells us anything. It seems more like a vehicle for Jolie. If you don't know the story of the journalist, then check the internet because this movie will tell you nothing. It shows Jolie looking beautiful as always, shows her as Mariane Pearl attempting to piece together Daniels' whereabouts and it shows a lot of police busting into places, but it doesn't try to explain anything about why it happened. It just reinforces the official line of the US. And it's unbelievably boring. How can this be? The story of Pearl is one filled with questions about his work, what he was pursuing and why. Can Mariane not give us an insight into that? I've read that her book is meant to be an introduction to her son to the father he will never know. I trust that she will tell him more than we learn here.
The Hoax Yes, No, Maybe: Yes Richard Gere, Alfred Molina Hope Davis, Stanley Tucci, Marcia Gay Harden Heard this was good but didn't go into it expecting a lot. I got more than I bargained for. Gere gives an excellent perfromance as Clifford Irving and Molina backs him up 100% as his sidekick Dick Suskind. The tale is quite beyond a petty rip off story. These boys took on the biggest business man in the US, the publishing industry, and in doing so eventually involved the Nixon Republicans. Watergate anyone? If Gere portrays him correctly Irving seems like the perfect man to attempt such a feat as this hoax, part genius, part brilliant story teller, part little boy, part ego-maniac and a touch of self-grandeur thrown in for good measure. His scheme gets more and more elaborate each time he succeeds in his lie and yet he stays true to form writing the authentic Hughes story. He's not an amatuer who get overplays his hand. As with any good hoax, you're not quite sure what to believe in the end. Was Irving's book really a threat to Nixon and his crew, did Hughes have an agenda that involved the book or was it all just a manifestation of Irving's imagination?		Freedom Writers Yes, No, Maybe: Yes Hilary Swank, Scott Glen, April Lee Hernandez, Hunter Parish, Mario The violence to Rodney King in 1992 in LA, sparked more violence that hit many people living in LA and Long Beach in particular. Interracial gang warfare is something that many of us will never realize and seeing the effect it has on teenagers in this film was a lesson in life. Based on the true story of Erin Gruwell and her students, the movie shows that a naive, white woman raised with money, who becomes a teacher and starts her career in a tough high school actually can make a difference. While the movie does have some feel good to it, it doesn't shy away from the hard facts of life amongst the students. These kids are just teenagers - who should be worrying about their first kiss, sports and school grades - instead they deal with beatings, being true to your kind, losing friends to shootings, and always being ready for violence. A good movie for parents to watch with their teenagers.		London To Brighton Yes, No, Maybe: Yes Lorraine Stanley, Johnny Harris, Georgia Groome, Sam Spruell, Alexander Morton If you ever wondered what the real life was like, not the Pretty Woman fantasy story, but the real story of people toughened from living on the streets and the scary elites of our society who use them, then hang on, because it isn't pretty. London To Brighton follows two women, one an experienced hustler and the other just a girl, as they run for their lives after a trick gets out of hand. But that's just the beginning for these two and the movie keeps the pedal to the metal. It's not easy to watch because it's so well done that you can't but believe that it's really happening and like these two women you can't escape what's going to go down. Puts you in a world where few escape and many only hope to survive. If you're up for it, watch it. I'm not sure if I was ready to see it, but I'm glad I did. A truly amazing piece of work by writer/director Paul Andrew Williams.
Notes on A Scandal Yes, No, Maybe: Yes! Judi Dench, Cate Blanchett, Andrew Simpson, Bill Nighy, Juno Temple, Max Lewis Wow. You watch movies and they seem so mediocre that you think, Am I too critical, too demanding? And then you watch Notes on A Scandal and realize how intelligent a film can be. With a near perfect script, actually it is perfect, and a superb cast and director, Notes takes us inside those lives we read about in the papers. The lives we are shocked to read about going off the rails. But of course, there's more drama in everyday life than we want to admit. Dame Dench is absolutely riveting and Cate Blanchett shows her depth of talent. Rounding out the cast, Nighy portrays the wounded husband and Simpson, the young student. An amazing film that makes me realize why I love the movies - at least some of them.		Reign Over Me Yes, No, Maybe: Yes Adam Sandler, Don Cheadle, Jada Pinkett Smith, Liv Tyler, Saffron Burrows, Mike Binder Was watching this movie and recognized an actor from Upside of Anger (brilliant movie). I liked his character in Upside and while his role here wasn't as involved, the whole thing felt like Upside. Duh - Mike Binder anyone? Writer and director of both movies! Well, I like his work. When tackling a tough subject, the aftermath of a 911 victim, no one is going to be completely happy. But I don't think 911 ws the big story here - it's a story of loss. Loss when people are gone and when they are still with you. The pain that comes with that loss and which everyone feels but responds to differently. The searching it takes for us to discover the source of our own pain and the respect we should give to others experiencing theirs. Critics didn't go overboard in their praise but they are professional film people. Mike Binder makes movies that go straight to your heart, with some mischievous humour along the way - and this lay person really appreciates it.		The Family Stone Yes, No, Maybe: No Diane Keaton, Rachel McAdams, Dermot Mulroney, Craig T. Nelson, Parker An all star cast sets out to make a yuletide movie full of the usual family frolics over the holidays - bickering, a hidden illness, an unwelcome in-law, or about to be in-law - you know, the usual. I'm half way through and I swear it's so predictable that if it doesn't turn out exactly like I think I'll write a glowing review...okay so no glowing review coming. The thing that I really didn't like about the movie was the switching between tense drama and broad comedy. It just didn't make any sense and the plot should have been focused on one or the other. That way maybe it would have had a chance but let's face it, either way it would have been another contrived holiday film that wants us to laugh and cry at all the right moments. Both Keaton and Nelson give solid performances.
Babel Yes, No, Maybe: No Cate Blanchett, Brad Pitt, Gael García Bernal, Jamie McBride, Kôji Yakusho, Adriana Barraza I put off watching Babel because I wanted it to be a good film and the critics were split. I should never have watched it, but since I did I'd have to agree with those that say it was a good effort but didn't work. Unlike Amores Perros and 21 Grams, which are both brilliant, it didn't come together. It felt convoluted and a bit contrived. But will I see Alejandro Gonzalez Inarritu's next film - you bet.		Just Like Heaven Yes, No, Maybe: Yes Reese Witherspoon, Mark Ruffalo, Donal Logue, Dina Spybey, Jon Heder I like Reese Witherspoon and I like Mark Ruffalo so when they appear together in a romantic comedy I'm going to like it. Taken for what it is, Just Like Heaven is a sweet movie based on the long running fairy tale that some things are meant to be. The movie is what a light romance should be with cute characters, a fun story, and a great apartment. So, if you need to escape with a touch of saucy Ms Witherspoon humour, let yourself relax into this flick. Watch for the bookseller who helps out.		Puzzlehead Yes, No, Maybe: No Stephen Galaida, Robbie Shapiro Having had friends in film school, I've watched a lot of student movies. Puzzlehead would rate in the mid-range of those efforts. But if you ask the critics, they would say I didn't get it and as an indie movie with no budget it was very good. In my defence to those hypothetical critics I would say I did get it, it was pretty straightforward, and while I liked the original twist of the story it wasn't enough to overcome the difficulty of having to plod through the movie.
Dead End Yes, No, Maybe: Yes Ray Wise, Alexandra Holden, Lin Shaye, Mick Caine, Amber Smith, Billy Asher I'm not good with scary movies. I'd love to be able to watch horror flicks but my imagination goes on overdrive and I'm besieged by nightmares that make the movies seem tame. I stuck with this one just about half way through and then had to call it a night. My partner, who loves horror, kept watching and gave me his report in the morning. As I suspected, he enjoyed it and liked the twist at the end. We both liked it because is was low budget and yet still got the scare across. The actors were all very good, especially the parents.		Mr Brooks Yes, No, Maybe: Yes Kevin Costner, William Hurt, Dane Cook, Danielle Panabaker, Demi Moore While critics were divided on this film, I liked it - a lot. Maybe because I was in the right frame of mind, wanting a something that was thrilling, had a bit of wit, and was a good story. I got more that I asked for because the combo of Costner and Hurt was really fun. They made this movie all of the above plus added a sense of campiness that actually improves the movie. Some critics have bashed them as aging stars; I say they're still more fun to watch than a lot of the new cookie-cutter stars. Watch it, have fun and remember, always to your homework.		The Business Yes, No, Maybe: No Danny Dyer, Tamer Hassan, Geoff Bell, Georgina Chapman, Eddie Webber So bad not worth discussing. Is Dyer as bad an actor as he was in this movie or was it Nick Love's writing and directing?
Breach Yes, No, Maybe: No Chris Cooper, Ryan Phillippe, Laura Linney, Dennis Haysbert, Kathleen Quinlan Thrillers are my thing. I love to be wowed by a movie that has a twist that I didn't see coming. So, even though I knew how the story turns out I, went in interested. I'd seen some reviews that mentioned the words 'spy film, tension, intrigue, taunt, hold your breath'. Oh yeah, just what I'm looking for! Well I just want to say that those above review quotes and that it is the 'answer answer to The Bourne Identity' and 'better focused than The Good Shepherd', should give their head a shake - hard. In a word I'd call it stolid. And let's just make this clear for once and for all, The Good Shepherd is a good film so stop slamming it and Bourne... well comparing this to Bourne simply doesn't make any sense at all. Skip Breach and pick up a Graham Greene novel instead.		Venus Yes, No, Maybe: No Peter O'Toole, Leslie Phillips, Jodie Whittaker, Vanessa Redgrave Peter O'Toole is a great actor. When I heard he was nominated for an Academy Award for his role as Maurice in Venus I wanted him to win. Anxiously I awaited the movie on DVD. I guess I really didn't get it, because while O'Toole's acting was on a level many actors only dream of Maurice was selfish, egotistical, patronizing, foolish and not someone I wanted to watch for 90 minutes. Even the few joyous moments of having two great actors O'Toole and Vanessa Redgrave in the same scene were quickly undone by the loutish behaviour of O'Toole's character. I believed everything that happened to Maurice, he deserved. Is that harsh? No. He treated his wife, his children, his friends with the same selfish disregard as Venus treats him. The point of this movie? I don't know - if you do I'm here to be enlightened.		Knocked Up Yes, No, Maybe: No Katherine Heigl, Seth Rogen Leslie Mann, Paul Rudd Tim Bagley, Jay Baruchel Another movie I was looking forward to seeing and while parts of it were funny, as a movie it was just plain stupid. I have a rule of thumb that I use: I change the genders of the characters. Would a great, and gorgeous, no stunningly beautiful man who has an up and coming career even attempt to build a lasting relationship with an juvenile, overweight, loser woman who's Animal House partying her way down to her last $100? I'm guessing not, yet this movie asks you to believe that in reverse. It's the same tried and true fairy tale. This movie is the schlock that pitched at teenagers and some people mistake for funny. And btw, comedies don't have to be realistic as in 'could that really happen?' But in order for them to be funny they have to address situations experienced in real life and then show us how ridiculous we are in those encounters. Watch Stranger Than Fiction instead.
Deja Vu Yes, No, Maybe: Yes Denzel Washington, Val Kilmer, Jim Caviezel, Adam Goldberg, Paula Patton, Libby Burgess I'm a sucker for deja vu anything, even Hollywood - I find the whole idea of deja vu fascinating. So it's no surprise that I liked this movie. While there are a lot of pieces to put together, I just took the night off and watched it without trying to figure out how it all fit. I'm sure one could do that, but I just totally enjoyed the whole deja vu aspect and let the movie unfold. The actors were well chosen - even Val Kilmer as a porky civil servant was well cast - but Denzel should perhaps shake it up a bit with some different roles - his cop thing is starting to be a bit too familiar.		Fracture Yes, No, Maybe: No Anthony Hopkins, Ryan Gosling, David Strathairn, Billy Burke, Rosamund Pike, Molly Adams Two very good actors star in this battle of wits concerning a rich, sophisticated and brutal engineer and a young prosecutor on the rise into high power corporate law. One in the scene and the other desperately trying to break into it. It's my first glimpse of Gosling, no I haven't yet seen Half Nelson, and he is worth the price of admission. Hopkins is such a good actor that he's always a treat, yet one more go around as a brilliant, cunning villain is not a stretch for him. Added to that the predictable ending and the inclusion of Pike's totally unbelievable character and the movie was a dud. And, yes, I know why Pike's was there, but that minor plot point could have been made in any number of ways.		28 Weeks Later Yes, No, Maybe: No Robert Carlyle, Rose Byrne, Jeremy Renner, Imogen Poots, Mackintosh Muggleton I had this movie on my most anticipated list for a long time and was careful to not listen or read reviews so I could see it fresh. Of course I heard the allusions to Iraq but went in clean and ready. What a disappointment. It was more infected, more blood and more rage, less plot, less character development, less interesting than 28 Days Later - and I didn't like that film. The acting, directing, camera work, lighting and music were very good but the story had so many missing bits that it was hard to imagine how it all connected. Who is Don, Carlyle's character? Why does he have access to absolutely everywhere in a military zone? How does he show up where he does throughout the movie when everything is so chaotic? And how old is the Army's chief medical officer? I don't know why these 28 movies are getting so much play when there are good movies out there.
Brick Yes, No, Maybe: Yes! Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Lukas Haas, Nora Zehetner, Noah Segan, Noah Fleiss Hang on. Rian Johnson both writes and directs a wild ride of a high school loner who loses his girlfriend to the cool kids. But who's cool here? Brendan takes on all comers and walks through the weirdness with style and a lot of hip rap (that took me 2 watchings to get). With shades of Blue Velvet, the cast of characters will keep you riveted. Smart, fun, hip and original - a reason to support indy movies. The scene of Mom getting juice for the new kid brought back many happy memories.		Little Children Yes, No, Maybe: Yes! Kate Winslet, Patrick Wilson, Madame Bovary, Jennifer Connelly, Jackie Earle Haley Are any of us just who we appear? Or are we so layered that even those who know us well are not able to really see us? And, conversely, are we able to see others only through our own distorted vision? How exactly do people react when they are in pain and are they to blame? At what point in a life does one have to accept one's actions and take responsibility? If you can let go and become free of the past is that a good thing if it hurts others you've committed to? For more questions, watch this move.		28 Days Later Yes, No, Maybe: Yes Cillian Murphy, Naomie Harris, Megan Burns, Christopher Eccleston Okay, they're not zombies because they're not dead but they're just as scary and deadly. Been hearing about 28 Weeks Later and since this came before it thought I'd better watch it first. But really it's just another zombie-esque movie with nothing new. Basically England is deserted because - well I won't go any further but if you've seen Night of The Living Dead, Dawn of the Dead or even Shaun of the Dead (okay little joke there) you know how this plays out. Whether you should see it before Weeks I'll let you know. Wow just looked at the reviews and it appears I'm all alone here
Stranger Than Fiction Yes, No, Maybe: Yes Will Ferrell, Emma Thompson, Maggie Gyllenhaal, Dustin Hoffman, Queen Latifah Surprisingly delightful. I have never been a Will Ferrell fan but I enjoyed him here. Many comics attempt to bridge the gap from commedy to drama with varying degrees of success: Ferrell gets a solid B+ from me. I tried to sit through Talledega Nights but found it impossible, but I heard that STF wasn't bad. And it wasn't, I'll even go out on a limb and say it was good. For first time out in a dramatic role, I think Ferrell reined in his comedic side and pulled off a creditable performance. I found him completely believable in his role of tax man with a heart. Of course surrounding himself with Emma Thompson, Dustin Hoffman, Maggie Gynenhall and Queen Latifa didn't hurt. Who knows maybe I'll start liking the guy's work. We'll see if Blades of Glory adds me to his fan base.		The Good Shepherd Yes, No, Maybe: Yes Matt Damon, Robert De Niro, Angelina Jolie, Joe Pesci, Alec Baldwin, John Turturro Strong performances from everyone in the cast, good story and well directed by Robert (my firends call me Bob, my good firends call me Robert) DeNiro. That Damon is really proving to be a major actor of our time. He's really, really good. I haven't clicked with Ms J. yet but she seems to be more than adequate as an acotr so it must be a matter of time. A stellar cast (Hurt, Crudup, Gambon, Hutton, et al) and DeNiro himself add some supportive umph giving the movie a solidness without weighing it down. It cuts to the thick of things and makes one glad we were never tapped to 'save' our country. What a screwed up world of whispers and secrets that really don't amount to much in the end. If only the countries would put their money and resources into good instead of evil think of where the world would be today. What a species we are. Those of us in that game and those of us who stand by apathically and let them play it deserve exactly what we're getting - the only problem is we're taking everything else down with us.		The Break-Up Yes, No, Maybe: No Jennifer Aniston, Vince Vaughn, Vincent D'Onofrio, Ann Margaret, Jon Favreau Okay, I was sick that's why I watched it. While the world always needs another break-up movie did we need such a dumbed down one? Pretty much a blah fest- script, acting and humour. Not impressed with Vince Vaughn and while I think Jennifer Aniston could be a good comic actress she wasn't given much to work with. Not even a supporting character stood out - just beige all the way around. But, it didn't make me think or expend any emotional energy and that's a good thing when you're sick.
An Inconvenient Truth Yes, No, Maybe: Yes Al Gore, Mother Earth, Climate Change, Global Warming, Over Population An excellent documentary about what we are doing to our home. The problems of air, water, and soil pollution, over population, and an arrogant attitude make us the worst thing on the planet. While I respect Mr Gore for creating this educational tool and working hard to get it the play that it does, I also have to wonder what he did for the environment while he was the second most powerful man in the world for 8 years? I also would like to pass along the most important thing that you can do to save the planet, and it's so easy that we can all do no matter what our age or gender, whether we are urban or rural, no matter what language we speak or what religion or politics we follow - be a vegetarian. That is the single most important thing you can do to save our planet. So next time you're dishing the big polluting corporations check your own plate and make a decision.		The Holiday Yes, No, Maybe: No Cameron Diaz, Kate Winslet, Jude Law, Jack Black, Eli Wallach, Edward Burns I like Edward Burns and I guess he played a small part in this movie because he needed a bit of cash. And Kate - did you think it would be a fun little picture? Can't think of any other reason any of the actors would be part of this project except that, oh yeah, this is the kind of schlock they do. Even as a light, fun, fanciful comedy this movie never gets started. Oh how cute that Amanda the wealthy LA woman who can't cry trades places with Iris who is a doormat for a slimeball. Oh, the fun in them taking delight/dismay in their new locations. Guess what, they meet men, guess what, they...you know what happens and that would have been okay if it would have be fun or cute but no such luck. I'd rather watch Borat.		Borat Yes, No, Maybe: Maybe Sacha Baron Cohen, Pamela Anderson, Ken Davitian, Alexandra Paul I laughed til I cried, I was totally bored - those are the 2 extremes I heard from the reviewers about Borat. So, while it's not the type of film I would normally check out I had to. Well I laughed at one scene and for the rest I was totally bored. Like I said this is not my style of movie but I do have a lot of respect for Sacha Baron Cohen and what he does. I even have respect for Ms Anderson being part of the extravaganza. But the problem I have with this is - am I supposed to believe that the scenes aren't scripted or am I to realize it's a staged movie about his take of America? It's this confusion and the low humour that makes it not for me - but 600 million other viewers can't be wrong.
Hard Candy Yes, No, Maybe: Yes! Ellen Page, Patrick Wilson, Sandra Oh, Jennifer Holmes Gilbert John This movie should come with a warning - hard hitting. Forget about that Hollywood tough guy action stuff this is the real thing. And that's about all I want to say about it except that Canadian actor Ellen Page is amazing.		Children of Men Yes, No, Maybe: Yes Clive Owen, Julianne Moore, Michael Caine, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Charlie Hunnam Critics are raving about this movie, the long takes alone have people loving it. I want to see it again because while I liked it, I can't say I loved it. Yes, of course except for Michael Caine - super-brilliant as always. Owen - very good and I'm a big fan of Hunnam, since Green Street Holligans, that it was good to see him again.		The Prestige Yes, No, Maybe: Yes! Christian Bale, Hugh Jackman, Michael Caine, David Bowie, Scarlett Johansson This movie has involved more conversations for me than any other for a long, long time. After watching it I tried to piece it all together, but still had some lingering questions. Later that night in bed I realized one of my missing pieces and I think I've got a handle on exactly what magic was really going on. Bale and Jackman were perfectly cast in their roles. Caine - well what can anyone say about him except that he's bloody brilliant in every movie he does. Bowie - a fun choice for Tesla. How much of that was true about Edison? I do have still a few questions about the Prestige that I'm going to email a British critic about and if you have some too send me an email. Great movie - highly recommend it.
The Last Kiss Yes, No, Maybe: No! Zach Braff, Jacinda Barrett, Rachel Bilson, Casey Affleck, Simon Alain, Blythe Danner Really, really bad. Every single thing that this movie does with the two central characters and her parents is exactly how one should never act in life. Braff should check his scripts more carefully - maybe he wanted to shed his nice, if a little mixed up but in a totally cool way, image but this one just makes him look like the biggest jerk around. Everything about this movie was wrong.		Marie Antoinette Yes, No, Maybe: Maybe Kirstin Dunst, Rip Torn, Jason Schwartzman, Steve Coogan, Judy Davis People are really split on this film and I can see why. On one hand it's a fascinating look inside the decadence and theatrics of the bubble world of Versailles complete with stunning sets, costumes and rockin' music. On the other hand, after a half hour that got a little old and I would have liked something to sink my teeth into besides the sweets.		A Good Year Yes, No, Maybe: Maybe Russell Crowe, Albert Finney, Abbie Cornish, Marion Cotillard, Archie Panjabi Russell Crowe in a comedy, I don't think so - great dramatic actor yes but he's not good enough to do comedy - but wait a minute, what's this? he is that good. Well I'll be... A romantic comedy cooking up all the ingredients into a predictable, unbelievable, light, fun, and sweet movie. Just pour yourself a tumbler of wine, enjoy it for what it is and be happy.
The Oh in Ohio Yes, No, Maybe: Yes! Parker Posey, Paul Rudd, Danny DeVito, Mischa Barton, Miranda Bailey, Liza Minnelli Every once in awhile you come across some piece of art or entertainment that makes you smile and smile and smile. It was like that the first time I heard Jane Siberry and it's happened again with The Oh in Ohio. Parker Posey finds satisfaction in the new age the old fashioned way. A wonderful story about a woman who deals with her problem and from a combination of the good, the wacky and the universe providing finds that missing O and, of course, herself.		The Devil Wears Prada Yes, No, Maybe: Yes Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway, Adrian Grenier, Emily Blunt, Simon Baker, Stanley Tucci There is only one reason to watch this movie - the great Ms Streep. I've said it before and I won't say it again but you know what I'm talking about. The rest of the film is the usual formulaic girl does wrong thing for good reason, gets caught up, loses boy and friends, crisis arises, girl gives head a shake...Tucci was kind of fun but the only other character I liked was Emily Blunt's Emily - hmmm, I never noticed that before - coincidence?		Wordplay Yes, No, Maybe: Yes Will Shortz, Jon Stewart, Ken Burns, Bill Clinton, Bob Dole Mike Mussina A movie that contains as much drama, tension, and stars as a blockbuster and just when you think you know the ending - POW! - it throws you...no, I won't give it away. And did I mention - it's about crosswords. Who knew the world of crosswords was so exciting? Whether you stalk out the New York Times crosswords, even the Monday ones, or still finding your groove in those EZ Crosswords books you'll find inspiration from the minds in this movie.
Casino Royale Yes, No, Maybe: Yes! Daniel Craig, Eva Green, Mads Mikkelsen, Judi Dench, Jeffrey Wright, Giancarlo Giannini Oh yeah! Take a deep breath before you go into this movie because you won't get another one for a long time. From the opening scene we realize this is not just another Bond movie: this is the Bond movie! Daniel Craig gives us the hottest Bond ever - buffed, dangerous and witty. The action scenes are amazing, the one liners smooth and the martinis may be shaken. Is it too long - not for me. Does the card game drag - no, it adds to the tension. This movie is so much fun that you'll be talking about it for weeks after. Can't wait to see it again. I'm a believer!		Miami Vice Yes, No, Maybe: No No No Colin Farrell, Jamie Foxx, Li Gong, Luis Tosar, Naomie Harris, John Ortiz We got this by mistake and what a mistake it was. Not going to waste time going into what a piece of junk this movie is because that would be giving it too much of my time. I'm just writing this so that you don't have to go through what I went through. This is such a stinker that you'd think maybe you could get some laughs out of it but it's even beyond that. Colin Farrell is as pathetic as the movie - how did this guy ever make it as an actor. I saw this right before Casino Royale and what a study in contrasts. Don't waste your time on this and if you do don't blame me.		Friends With Money