Movie Reviews
50/50 -Review
September 30, 2011
The main character is based on the real experiences of screenwriter Will Reiser, who won his own fight with cancer in his mid-20s.
Making A movie about cancer that has the right balance of tears and laughter is a tough task.
50/50 manages to get it just right.
We take a look at what a young man goes through in his relationships when diagnosed with a rare spinal cancer.
The friendship and realness that exist between Seth Rogen and Joseph Gordon-Levitt make this film work.
At no point does Rogen stop treating his friend the same….never feeling sorry for him or joining in the pity party.
He keeps the laughs and life moving forward for his friend….
All of the acting is excellent and the strength Joseph Gordon Levitt’s character Adam shows when facing all of this pain…is inspirational…
It’s a movie that will bring some tears…but more laughs….and that is a nice balance…
50/50 is less about cancer than it is about friendship and how different people in your life will react to difficult situations…
Musical bonus…any movie that ends with Pearl Jam’s Yellow Ledbetter….well that is the perfect ending to anything actually…and there are other great songs including Radiohead too..
The bottom line..
Tears and laughter with some good music too..$$$….Do it..
Rated R 1 hr 40 minutes
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Drive – Review – Instant Classic
September 16, 2011
This film starts in one place and then takes off in many different directions.
I like that..
Ryan Gosling is so good in this movie…I could not wait to review Drive and tell everyone how amazing he is..
His character is a nameless Hollywood stunt driver that also works part time as a getaway driver for robberies..
He gets caught up with criminals and a girl and must fight his way out of a bad situation…
The music fits the strange and calm vibe of the movie perfectly.
The director shows us the car scenes and the drivers calm, but deadly persona in a way that will keep your eyes glued to the screen..
There is Tarantino style brutal violence and a dark undertone to the movie…so its not for everyone..
Gosling as the driver…will be remembered and pointed to as special years from now..
The right actor, right role, right time…
Every expression and movement is carefullly considered and executed….even the violence in this film is beautiful..
Watching Drive is like putting on a classic and original movie…it just feels good right away.
The Bottom Line..
Watching drive reminded me why i love movies….$$$$….Excellent
Rated R 1 hr 40 minutes
Contagion – Review
September 9, 2011
Our story starts out with Gwyneth Paltrow on the road traveling for business…and this is titled day 2.
Contagion is a thriller about a worst case scenario virus outbreak… and it’s directed by Steven Soderbergh.
Kate Winslet, Jude Law, Matt Damon and Laurence Fishburne all have major roles.
The acting is excellent across the board… especially by Damon.
He loses his wife and must now protect his daughter from the killer virus while also questioning truths uncovered about his marriage.
The movie is directed with a realistic approach.. it’s a play by play of what would really happen in this situation…some may think this is a little dull at times…but for me it made the story more interesting.
This type of situation can happen any day and watching how the government and people involved deal with making such huge choices is compelling.
There are a few storylines that seem unfinished and a bit off…Jude Law is a rebel online blogger that is trying to stir up trouble..he is good…but that part of the movie was a little odd.
I liked that they threw in some marital issues and a twist that has nothing to do with the virus story…is it random or is there a deeper meaning?
I will tell you this movie is not the shocking horror film the trailer and promos are selling it as.
But rather an in depth look at how something so simple and small can change everything overnight..
The Bottom Line..This is a good movie about how a dealy virus can take over the world….$$$..Do it..
Rated PG-13 1 hr 45 minutes
