5 out of 5
If you love watching the auditioning process, you will enjoy this movie. This documentary had two focuses.
First, it shared the process that was taken to cast the revival of A Chorus Line. It was a very in depth process and it was very well captured. I cared about the choreographer, casting director and director and wanted them to find the best cast they could. I found myself rooting for my favorite dancers/singers/actors and anticipating the outcome. The scene with Paul's audition made everyone in the theater cry (there were only a few of us).
The other focus of the movie was just as interesting. It was fascinating to learn how the show was born. I don't want to give it away. Let's just say that the formation of the idea for the show, the way it was workshopped and written, and the man behind it all were inspiring. I was disappointed when it ended. I wanted more! Go see this movie!
Saturday, May 30, 2009
Saturday, May 23, 2009
Terminator Salvation: Spoiler Alert
2 out of 5
Short review for this one. This was enjoyable enough to watch, but the CGI Arnold was laughable. Anton Yelchin as Kyle Reese was good, but he looks NOTHING like Michael Biehn. I am continually wondering why Christian Bale, John Connor, thinks he has to have this husky Batman voice in his movies. He is more believable when he just talks! The most interesting character is brand new to the franchise. Sam Worthington as Marcus Wright was worth the price of admission. A very interesting character that was sorely needed in this movie!
Short review for this one. This was enjoyable enough to watch, but the CGI Arnold was laughable. Anton Yelchin as Kyle Reese was good, but he looks NOTHING like Michael Biehn. I am continually wondering why Christian Bale, John Connor, thinks he has to have this husky Batman voice in his movies. He is more believable when he just talks! The most interesting character is brand new to the franchise. Sam Worthington as Marcus Wright was worth the price of admission. A very interesting character that was sorely needed in this movie!
Sunday, May 17, 2009
Frost Nixon
5 out of 5
As I was preparing for a weekend trip to Florida for a family function, I realized that I would need some travel entertainment. I decided to rent Frost Nixon from ITunes. I have been dying to see it for quite a while!
Frost Nixon was directed by Ron Howard based on the play by Peter Morgan who also wrote the screenplay. Many complain that Howard's direction is too "perfect" and "clean." Is this a bad thing? Not every movie has to be edgy and full of shocking new camera angles and styling. I loved how Howard directed this movie, and I enjoy most of his films. I never went to film school, so maybe I do not fully understand Howard's critics, but honestly, I don't care! :-)
I am not going to write a lot about the plot since everyone knows how it ends! The way the story was told was very interesting. I enjoyed the documentary-style vinettes of the researchers that helped him pull this off (John Birt, Sam Rockwell and Oliver Platt), and the forever present Kevin Bacon as the staunch Nixon confidant. Michael Sheen did well portraying the inner drive and determination of David Frost who had the odds against him. Frank Langella...FRANK LANGELLA...the screenplay allowed this brilliant actor rich material to carve out his portrayal of Nixon. AMAZING!
For those of you who are wondering, yes, Ron Howard cast his brother Clint in his movie again...of course!
I highly recommend this movie even if you are not into politics or this era in our history. The screenplay and Frank Langella's performance are the main reasons this one worked for me!
As I was preparing for a weekend trip to Florida for a family function, I realized that I would need some travel entertainment. I decided to rent Frost Nixon from ITunes. I have been dying to see it for quite a while!
Frost Nixon was directed by Ron Howard based on the play by Peter Morgan who also wrote the screenplay. Many complain that Howard's direction is too "perfect" and "clean." Is this a bad thing? Not every movie has to be edgy and full of shocking new camera angles and styling. I loved how Howard directed this movie, and I enjoy most of his films. I never went to film school, so maybe I do not fully understand Howard's critics, but honestly, I don't care! :-)
I am not going to write a lot about the plot since everyone knows how it ends! The way the story was told was very interesting. I enjoyed the documentary-style vinettes of the researchers that helped him pull this off (John Birt, Sam Rockwell and Oliver Platt), and the forever present Kevin Bacon as the staunch Nixon confidant. Michael Sheen did well portraying the inner drive and determination of David Frost who had the odds against him. Frank Langella...FRANK LANGELLA...the screenplay allowed this brilliant actor rich material to carve out his portrayal of Nixon. AMAZING!
For those of you who are wondering, yes, Ron Howard cast his brother Clint in his movie again...of course!
I highly recommend this movie even if you are not into politics or this era in our history. The screenplay and Frank Langella's performance are the main reasons this one worked for me!
Friday, May 8, 2009
Worth the Wait!
4 out of 5
I loved the new Star Trek. I was pleasantly surprised at the casting. Chris Pine, who I was unfamiliar with, was dynamic and very comedic at times. The Kirk/Spock chemistry was there for sure! Quinto (Spock) has a real presence which I knew from Heroes, but some of the lesser known actors really delivered as well. Urban was fantastic as McCoy and Anton Yelchin (Charlie Bartlett) conquered a difficult accent as Chekov. That kid is adorable!!
I was not thrilled with Scotty's creature friend that he kept yelling at. It was just bad writing. Not Simon Pegg's fault! Pegg performs well as comic relief. I am always waiting for him to be on the screen, but then again, I am a huge fan of his work.
It was kind of a cliche screenplay choice to have a kind of Back to the Future type premise. Rewarding though, due to the fact that it allowed Nimoy to be in the movie. He is genius!
I think this generation of kids will love this movie. It did an excellent job capturing Spock's struggle to find a balance between no feelings and being human. Gotta admit, it was strange watching him make out with Uhura. At one point I think his hand was on her ass! HA! Looked human to me!
Worth seeing? Yes. Future movies with these characters will be even better...I think so!
I loved the new Star Trek. I was pleasantly surprised at the casting. Chris Pine, who I was unfamiliar with, was dynamic and very comedic at times. The Kirk/Spock chemistry was there for sure! Quinto (Spock) has a real presence which I knew from Heroes, but some of the lesser known actors really delivered as well. Urban was fantastic as McCoy and Anton Yelchin (Charlie Bartlett) conquered a difficult accent as Chekov. That kid is adorable!!
I was not thrilled with Scotty's creature friend that he kept yelling at. It was just bad writing. Not Simon Pegg's fault! Pegg performs well as comic relief. I am always waiting for him to be on the screen, but then again, I am a huge fan of his work.
It was kind of a cliche screenplay choice to have a kind of Back to the Future type premise. Rewarding though, due to the fact that it allowed Nimoy to be in the movie. He is genius!
I think this generation of kids will love this movie. It did an excellent job capturing Spock's struggle to find a balance between no feelings and being human. Gotta admit, it was strange watching him make out with Uhura. At one point I think his hand was on her ass! HA! Looked human to me!
Worth seeing? Yes. Future movies with these characters will be even better...I think so!
Friday, May 1, 2009
Liev is the best thing about XMen Origins: Wolverine!
4 out of 5
I was surprised at how much I enjoyed this movie. I was happy to see Liev Schreiber as Sabretooth. He was the main reason I went to see the movie. Wait until the end of the interview with Liev to see him running on all fours or fast forward to about 4:02! VERY COOL!!
I heard the next one will be about MAGNETO? That should be interesting! I wonder who is playing him.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-VfOB4ViDVk
I was surprised at how much I enjoyed this movie. I was happy to see Liev Schreiber as Sabretooth. He was the main reason I went to see the movie. Wait until the end of the interview with Liev to see him running on all fours or fast forward to about 4:02! VERY COOL!!
I heard the next one will be about MAGNETO? That should be interesting! I wonder who is playing him.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-VfOB4ViDVk
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