Remember that they usually like to wait a decade before releasing the next sequel.

The Host

Don't wanna talk about it... so you can watch my review of it.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YM40rp-DrZ8

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Malcolm X (1992)

My mom is quite supportive of the civil rights movements in the United States. She came from Guatemala, with her sister and parents, as an illegal immigrant. They had to live in fear of being caught when they settled down on the East Coast. Even though she herself is not African-American, she feels for Malcolm X and the slaves all the African-Americans that had to go through similar circumstances. She loves Denzel Washington, and this movie. So, I watched it with her.

Anyways, on to the review. This film was good, but I thought some camera angles were a bit weird. There's this one shot (near the end of the film) where it looks like Malcolm floats through the air. But, looking past the cinematography bits of it, I liked the bits of 1940s-1960s music, and I thought the acting was pretty good. No wonder Denzel was nominated for an Academy Award.

Around the start of the film, it felt more like a comedy to me. But, soon enough, it good serious, where Malcolm X begins a life of sins, and where he is in prison. It was interesting to learn more about how Malcolm X abandoned his sins through the Nation of Islam.

I liked the film, but I realised that Spike Lee can be quite a controversial filmmaker. For example, at the beginning of the film, the American flag burns and takes the shape of the letter "X". I liked how that related to Malcolm X, but Lee does make some controversial films like that.

Some parts of the film just WHOOSH! right past you. For example,

just came and went. I had to ask my mom (who was watching the film with me) what had happened, because that scene went by so fast. Also, the bit between

seemed to go by really fast too. He is just talking to a classroom, and then there is a shot where we see archive footage of the real Malcolm X saying something, and then the end credits just jump out. It's weird, but it's Spike Lee, so yeah...

Overall, the film was very good. And I think it covered the topic of Malcolm X's life, his Pilgrimage to Mecca, and his views on segregation laws and equality.

9.6/10

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A Talking Cat?!

a masterpiece of storytelling

should be studied in film schools across the world

Skyfall

I hadn't seen any Bond films besides a few Connery ones until now.  That was pretty good.  Lots of exciting action and cool fights.

The Iron Lady

Almost half of the film was old Thatcher slowly walking around her home.  It seemed to really be more about old age and dealing with loss than about a prime minister.  (that's not really a criticism, but more of a remark, however, it should have been a bit quicker.  I don't really want to watch an old woman walk around her home for that long)

The Rocky And Bullwinkle Movie (2000)

I liked it, it was a fairly decent movie. I enjoyed most of the breaking the 4th wall jokes, although at times they went a tad bit over the top to the point of stupidity. I was surprised at the amount of mature humor and refrences, and it kinda added to its enjoyability. Though my gosh, the  secret agent chick's acting was horrid. Just, ugh, it wanted to make just stop watching. But other than that, it was fairly enjoyable.

7/10

Schindler's List

Them feels you guys. Why can't I hold all of them ;-;

Such an amazing film. If you haven't seen it before, go see it. Like now. The only awkward part about it was that I had my parents watching it right next to me. And there are scenes with naked old Jews running around. So yeah. That was interesting.

But really, go watch this movie.

10/10

Wreck-It Ralph

I wanted to see this film in theaters, but I just never got around to it, so I watched it onDemand. I have to say, I liked it a lot more than I thought I would. I knew I would like it, but wow, it was great. I thought my favorite parts would be the video game refrences, but I forgot about them once the story got progressing. Overall, it was a fantastic movie.

EDIT: I forgot to put a rating: 9.5/10

Jurrasic Park 3D

For some reason, I've never seen this movie before. So I didn't go watch it only for the 3D. But I do have to say, I really enjoyed this film. I don't have many complaints, but I think the How It Should Have Ended version relays my complaints.

The 3D wasn't worth it in my opinion. It was better than some 3D movies I've seen, but I still don't think it's worth the extra $3.50.

8.5/10

Last edited by Chris W. (April 14, 2013 (07:55am))

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Kirikou
I'm really conflicted about this movie. Last time I saw it I was like five years old and I found it boring. Watched it today in my French class and still found it boring. Which is a shame because I love Michel Ocelot. I'd say Azur et Asmar is one of the best animated films, like ever. Mostly because of the amazing art. Kirikou had amazing art as well, but I just didn't like the plot. I feel like it truly was a film intended for really young kids because it's just...weeeird at times. Like, why are they doing this. Why are they repeating the same thing over and over again. Why are they singing. It was based on an actual folk tale so I guess that's why, and that is pretty cool. But by today's standards the story was pretty simplistic and not that engaging. I didn't hate it, just didn't like it that much. The art was totally amazing though. And the bit with the squirrels was pretty cute

The Secret of Kells
This film. Oh my gosh this film is just perfect. So up there I was writing this thing about Kirikou and how the plot was weak. No, Kells has the best of both worlds. Good plot and amazing artwork. I even prefer this art to Ocelot's, because the characters are more stylized and have more personality. Like seriously, look and Pangur Ban and tell me that this cat is not perfect.

I dare you.
Also Brother Aidan of Iona totally looked like Willie Nelson. That amused me.
Just... go watch this film. It's soooo good. It's absolutely perfect.

BTW: I'm on a no more disney animation marathon right now. Next I'm watching A Gay Purr-ee (the Judy Garland thing). Any other recommendations?

Persepolis and Valzer with Bashir are animated movies I loved (warning: Valtzer with Bashir is not a movie for kids). Then Neighbour Totoro, Spirited Away and Howl's Moving Castle, all three by Hayo Miyazaky, are a must see, even if you don't like anime (as a matter of fact, I don't like anime, and I loved them). I'd also say Princess Mononoke, but it contains blood and it's definitely targeted to a more mature audience, and I heard you don't like blood, if I recall correctly. Still, great movie.