Cry Wolf - #860

Cry Wolf - #860
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[2005] Jeff Wadlow
1/5

Opinion:
8 Students encounter a killer on school grounds who is out to kill everyone as part of earlier game.

Synopsis:
A dull, dreary, and unforgettable thriller. Not only is the concept really bad, but the narrative so obvious, that any twist at the end is quite unsurprising.

There really is nothing terrifying about this film- infact the first death doesn't occur until a good 50 minute into the film. What it tries to do is build up the stories of eight characters , through the eyes of Owen (played by Julian Morris). But really, no one carea about the character and whether they live or die.

Pass on this one if you can. the only redeemable feature may be the performances of Julian Morris and Jared Padalecki, who are strikingly good looking and steal most scenes.

Talledaga Nights - #859

Talledaga Nights
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[2006] Adam McKay
1/5

Synopsis:
Ricky Bobby, Nascar driver, must overcome his fear and personal issue to succeed once more.

Opinion:
Not the best movie vehicle Will Ferell has done. I quite liked him in Anchorman, as his character had several nuances about him, but Ferell writing of his character in this film lacks depth and in particular honest motivation.

Sure this film is more of a romp through half ass Nascar jokes, ladies in bikinis and alot of racing speed- but the lack of the central characters motivation, and really the weak script doesn't hold up for for 108 minutes.

Actually, the higlhight of the film is Gary Cole, as Ricky Bobby's father Reece- his character has some honesty about him, but that too doesn't cover up the fact for his lack of motivation and depth.

This film clearly isn't meant to be anything great, but it even fails to be good. Mainly all of it's joke are flat and unmemorable. The only saving grace of this film is the sound editing and sound effects.

Devil Wears Prada - #858

Devil wears Prada
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2006 [David Frankel] 2/5

Synopsis: A young woman gets the job of the lifetime as the personal assistant of Miranda Priestly, the ruthless New York magazined editor.

Opinion:
A flashy film , with a dynamic supporting performance by Meryl Streep as Miranda Priestly, in which she exhibits cunningness, and ruthlessness all at the raise of an eyebrow and smirk.

Interestingly, the film is told through the eyes of Anne Hathaway, as Andy Sachs and therefore she is the central character and Meryl is actually the supporting actress (although critics are raving her as a lead actress). But the casting of Hathaway is deeply flawed- she is far too young, and unconvincing, and regardless of the attempt to justify her elevation to the role of Personal assistant, as a viewer you find it difficult to believe.

Streep however is quite dynamic, her performance relies on her mannerisms and cold comments and it is refreshing to see her revel in this style of acting. I don't think her performance is anything wonderful, her lines are ideal and direction is the main reason why many would call her performance outstanding.

Adrian Grenier, as Hathaway's boyfriend, who gets lost in the cirucs of Hathaway's work life, probably comes out of this film the best, as his character is very honest and his portrayal real.

An enjoyable film, with Streep's performance the eye catcher- but sadly , not many high points in this film.