MAY 2006 MOVIE VIEWING #831 -#836
28 Sunday
Lolita (1962 Stanley Kubrik) #836
[DVD TCM] 2.5/5 *Spoiler*
Not my favourite Kubrik film, but nonetheless, a film which has some intriguing moments. I was surprised the amount of screen time Peter Sellars had and the fact he was cast in a serious role. Of course as always James Mason is the standout (such an underrated actor), and the scene with him and Shelly Winters prior to a screen death is outstanding. The film does travel on for a while, and becomes a bit disjointled along the way. I would have rather it not had been bookend with the same scene, but it certianly is a film which pushes boundaries. Scenes between Mason and a young Sue Lyons for its time is quite risque.
20 Saturday
DaVinci Code (2006 Ron Howard) #835
[Highpoint Cinema] 1.5/5
Disappointing adaption of the world famous book. Tom Hanks and Audrey Tatou have little chemistry between each other, and Tatou in particular is dreadfully miscast, with the majority of her screentime being taken up with mindless facial expression of quizzicalness. I guess the highlight of this film is the Last Supper revelation speech by Ian McKellan, but in a film that runs nearly 3 hours, it is not enough.
13 Saturday
World's Fastest Indian (2005 Roger Donaldson) #834
[Highpoint Cinema] 3.5/5
A gem of a film, with Anthony Hopkins playing New Zealander Bert Munro who attempts to break land speed records using his ancient 1920 Indian motorcycle. Hopkins really is such a warm character in this film and it is hard not to be moved in certain scenes. Highly recommended.
12 Friday
Good Night and Good Luck (2005 George Clooney) #833
[DVD] 3.5 /5
Very enjoyable look at broadcast journalism in the 50's and the impact of McCartheyism. David Straithairn is wonderful as broadcaster Edward R Murrow and the black and white look of film is absolutely stunning. All cast are great including George Clooney who directed , wrote and acted. Worth seeing.
10 Wednesday
Mission Impossible 3 (2006 J.J.Abrams) #832
[Highpoint Cinema] 2.5/5
Probably the best of the Mission Impossibles because a majority of the story is told in silence and with actions rather than mindless chatter between villian and hero. Phillip Seymour Hoffman is pretty convincing as a madman, considering his turn earlier in the year as Capote. The less we see of Cruise in this film the better. Worth viewing.
4 Thursday
Tall Target (1951 Anthony Mann) #831
[ABC] 1.5 /5
A man attempts to assassinate Abraham Lincoln as he travels on his way on a train to his inauguration. The policeman who is in charge of the investigation has the unique name of John Kennedy (!). Quite an enjoyable movie, although, for its time there is a lot of scenes involving characters discussing plot points- so would have like to see more action. The ending however is really impressive.
Lolita (1962 Stanley Kubrik) #836
[DVD TCM] 2.5/5 *Spoiler*
Not my favourite Kubrik film, but nonetheless, a film which has some intriguing moments. I was surprised the amount of screen time Peter Sellars had and the fact he was cast in a serious role. Of course as always James Mason is the standout (such an underrated actor), and the scene with him and Shelly Winters prior to a screen death is outstanding. The film does travel on for a while, and becomes a bit disjointled along the way. I would have rather it not had been bookend with the same scene, but it certianly is a film which pushes boundaries. Scenes between Mason and a young Sue Lyons for its time is quite risque.
20 Saturday
DaVinci Code (2006 Ron Howard) #835
[Highpoint Cinema] 1.5/5
Disappointing adaption of the world famous book. Tom Hanks and Audrey Tatou have little chemistry between each other, and Tatou in particular is dreadfully miscast, with the majority of her screentime being taken up with mindless facial expression of quizzicalness. I guess the highlight of this film is the Last Supper revelation speech by Ian McKellan, but in a film that runs nearly 3 hours, it is not enough.
13 Saturday
World's Fastest Indian (2005 Roger Donaldson) #834
[Highpoint Cinema] 3.5/5
A gem of a film, with Anthony Hopkins playing New Zealander Bert Munro who attempts to break land speed records using his ancient 1920 Indian motorcycle. Hopkins really is such a warm character in this film and it is hard not to be moved in certain scenes. Highly recommended.
12 Friday
Good Night and Good Luck (2005 George Clooney) #833
[DVD] 3.5 /5
Very enjoyable look at broadcast journalism in the 50's and the impact of McCartheyism. David Straithairn is wonderful as broadcaster Edward R Murrow and the black and white look of film is absolutely stunning. All cast are great including George Clooney who directed , wrote and acted. Worth seeing.
10 Wednesday
Mission Impossible 3 (2006 J.J.Abrams) #832
[Highpoint Cinema] 2.5/5
Probably the best of the Mission Impossibles because a majority of the story is told in silence and with actions rather than mindless chatter between villian and hero. Phillip Seymour Hoffman is pretty convincing as a madman, considering his turn earlier in the year as Capote. The less we see of Cruise in this film the better. Worth viewing.
4 Thursday
Tall Target (1951 Anthony Mann) #831
[ABC] 1.5 /5
A man attempts to assassinate Abraham Lincoln as he travels on his way on a train to his inauguration. The policeman who is in charge of the investigation has the unique name of John Kennedy (!). Quite an enjoyable movie, although, for its time there is a lot of scenes involving characters discussing plot points- so would have like to see more action. The ending however is really impressive.
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