Category: The Twenty-First Century
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Dogville [2003]
Engaging drama set in the 1930’s about a fugitive (Nicole Kidman) who finds refuge in a small american town. In exchange, she agrees to work for the people who welcomed her, not knowing that her showing up in their small community will eventually have a dark and disturbing effect on them. If you get over the…
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Cyrus [2010]
The presence of comedic actors like Jonah Hill and John C. Reilly might lead you to think that “Cyrus” is strictly for laughs, when in fact it’s a serious film disguised as a comedy. I can’t say I was thrilled by it, but I enjoyed most of it. Reilly plays a divorced man who is encouraged…
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Capote [2005]
“Sometimes when I think of how good my book is going to be, I can’t breathe.” Philip Seymour Hoffman offers a unique and brilliant performance as Truman Capote, one of the most famous authors in American history. The movie follows the events that took place in Kansas in 1959, where a family was brutally murdered…
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The Other Man [2009]
“How Dare You?” Entirely watchable (if uneven) drama about a man who suspects his wife of adultery, and decides to track down and murder “the other man” in her life. Liam Neeson is in fine form as the jealous husband, and Antonio Banderas is equally good as his rival. But the film’s main problem is that it never…
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Coco Before Chanel [2009]
Interesting look at the life of “Coco Chanel” before she became the legendary coutourier who inspired a generation of women, and became a symbol of “style” and “freedom”. Audrey Tautou is well cast as the title role, and she is surrounded by plenty of colourful characters aswell. This biography is told in a straighforward style, and…
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Julie And Julia [2009]
Delightful movie based on 2 true stories about a woman (Amy Adams) who decides to cook all 524 recipes in Jula Child’s book “Mastering the Art of French Cooking”. The result is a delicious 2 hour long movie filled with humour, good food and terrific acting. Meryl Streep has never been better (she was nominated…
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Invictus [2009]
Clint Eastwood is a genius. Being a fan of his work for many years now, I always expect something good every time he releases a new movie. “Invictus” is another fine example of how brilliant that guy really is. It’s a movie that has a lot to offer. Morgan Freeman (who else?) is perfectly cast…
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Frost/Nixon [2008]
I had high expectations for “Frost/Nixon” and I wasn’t disappointed at all. I even got more than I wished for: an amazing 2 hours of brilliant filmmaking. Frank Langhella plays president Richard Nixon who got caught up in the watergate scandal and was forced to resign from his post. But the story focuses more on…
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The Town [2010] ★★★½
“The Town” is by far one of the best movies of the year. It’s a clever, well directed film, with a solid cast and story; I couldn’t ask for more. I loved Ben Affleck’s directorial debut “Gone Baby Gone”, but he outdid himself here. What’s more, he gives an amazing performance in the movie’s leading…
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The Hole [2010]
Lame “horror” flick about two brothers who find a mysterious hole in their new house’s basement that leads to the darkest places of their fears and nightmares. You can probably guess the rest. Even the actors look rather bored here; they try to deal with the issue as if it was a funny joke. Funny…
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I Love You Phillip Morris [2010]
I was very disappointed with Jim Carrey’s latest movie. We don’t get to see much of him anymore, but I always expect something good from him. Not the case with “I Love You Philip Morris”, a movie about a married man who turns gay after a sudden accident. His new lifestyle involves cons and frauds, before ending…
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Eat Pray Love [2010]
I guess the best way to describe this movie would be to say that it’s not for every taste. It might appeal more to women of a certain age, and probably to those who are familiar with the book. I’ve never read the book, but I can honestly say that I enjoyed “Eat Pray Love” despite…
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Diminished Capacity [2008]
“Time is the guest of the north.” Matthew Broderick leads a talented cast in this almost forgotten movie about a journalist suffering from memory loss who travels to his hometown in order to reconnect with his sick uncle (Alan Alda) and his old high school flame (Virginia Madsen). Together they travel back in town to sell a rare…
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Green Zone [2010]
“It is not for you to decide what happens here.” Matt Damon teams up once again with his “Bourne” director Paul Greengrass in this war thriller set in Iraq. My expectations were high, so eventually I was pretty disappointed. It’s not a bad movie, but it wasn’t as good as I wanted it to be.…
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Jonah Hex [2010]
Sloppy wannabe western movie about a bounty hunter (Josh Brolin) who must find and kill the man who murdered his wife and son years ago (why bother with someting more original right?). I’m a fan of Josh Brolin and John Malkovich, but I think they both deserve something better than this. As for Megan Fox, she’s perfectly cast as…
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Across The Universe [2007]
If you’re a fan of The Beatles and/or musicals, chances are you’ve already seen and enjoyed “Across The Universe”. I like The Beatles, but I think this movie is a big lame excuse to introduce 30 of their songs in a long, sometimes uneven story (there are characters named Prudence and Jude in case you’re wondering). The music…
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Scott Pilgrim Vs. The World [2010]
We live in a time where most of the movies we watch are either remakes, sequels or ripoffs. “Scott Pilgrim” is a rare exception, or should I say, a breath of fresh air. I’ve never seen anything like it before, and eventhough it’s based on a comic, it still looks perfect on screen. The story focuses on…
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Machete [2010]
“They F****d with the wrong Mexican” Violence is key in most of Robert Rodriguez’s movies. And it’s probably the reason why they’re so popular (recall “Desperado”, “Planet Terror”…). “Machete” is no exception; it’s a straighfoward action flick, and it’s all about revenge. Dany Trejo is well cast as the title role, and he’s a very…
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Alien Trespass [2009]
Entertaining movie about a an alien spaceraft that crashes in a small American town and unleashes a “monster” named ghota into the community. If you’re familiar with such movies as “It Came From Outer Space”, “The Day The Earth Stood Still” and “War OF The Worlds”, then you’ll know exactly what to expect here. Those movies were…
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The American [2010]
The first thing you should know about “The American” is that it’s not an action movie. The trailer made it look like one; it’s anything but. In fact, the story is slow paced, there isn’t much dialogue in it, and we barely see some action. Im pleased to say that I really enjoyed it. George…
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