Pirates of the Carribean: At World's End
What a waste of time!! It was a terrible movie!! It had a lot of 'subplots' that lead nowhere! It was as if everyone was just making it up as they went along! The best part of the movie was Johnny Depp and even he wasn't that great in this third installment. There is a hint that there might be a 4th one but I hope not. The best 'Pirates" movie was the first one...they should not have made a sequel to it, let alone 2.
I give it a 2/10
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Hi Janine!Originally Posted by Janine
It is a french film and in my country it was released last March (but in my city it just came on theaters two weeks ago). It is a new film. You'll like this film i am sure.
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Malwethien, for me "Pirates of the Carribean" was a waste of time in the first place. I liked the first movie. It was entertaining (thanx to Johny) but i didn't like the second and i am pretty sure that i won't like the third.
Last edited by manolia; 05-25-2007 at 05:17 AM.
Pirates of the Carribean: The Curse of the Black Pearl. I watched it on TV Sunday night around 11 pm. I loved it!!! haha!
Wish hard enough, I could turn it to what I like.
Fall Out Boy, "Tiffany Blews."
ok, two light films, unlike my usual, in the past two days:
Dirty Dancing - Havana Nights (2004)
Starring: Diego Luna, Romola Garai ~ Director: Guy Ferland
This movie was better than I thought it would be. It was a sweet love story and a cute coming of age film. It had great music and wonderful dance routines. For non-dancers to begin with, the two lead actors did a fabulous job! I loved watching the Special Features on this DVD since it showed all they had to go through to train to dance so well - kind of like the show "Dancing with the Stars". The woman who did the choreography said the film was based on her own true story, when her parents moved to Havana, in her senior year of highschool. She was also the producer of the film.
The lead young man, Diego Luna, really stole my heart. He was so adorable and the kid from the bad/poor side of town, the one you really feel for. The young lady, Romola Garai, is very pretty and cute. She doned an American accent for this part and I think she did a fine job. Both leads were good. This film has a little something for everyone...some political intrigue, romance, humor, and great entertainment - bands and dancers - lots of variety, too, in that category. A very enjoyable film to watch, entertaining and sometimes you want only that, with a little storyline thrown in. I would definitely watch it again. Patrick Swayze makes a few short, but memorable, appearances as a dance instructor; he still has it, what a body, and he can dance beautifully.
The In-Laws (2003)
Starring: Michael Douglas, Michael Bodnar Director: Andrew Fleming
Ok, so this film was a remake and some say not nearly as good as the first; still I had never seen the first, I enjoyed the film from start to finish. It made me laugh quite a bit. Silly and outlandish - Yes, but actually fast moving and had some very humorous parts and good lines. It kept my interest and me watching and I started it after 12 AM and I did not fall asleep. Predictable in some ways, but I just watched in the vain of "let me be entertained". Good for one watching probably. Brooks was really funny as the straighman podiatrist who is afraid of his own shadow and Michael Douglas was pretty much Michael Douglas - a little more insane; the two played well off each other and it was a fun film. I imagine they had a blast doing this film.
Last edited by Janine; 05-25-2007 at 04:06 PM.
"It's so mysterious, the land of tears."
Chapter 7, The Little Prince ~ Antoine de Saint-Exupéry
My Best Friends Wedding.... Good Chick Flick, though I almost wanted her to tear up the wedding or at least have her editor be straight... solid 6/10
Pirates of the Caribbean III - At the Worlds End
It was pretty much what I expected, nothing great, but entertaining. Jack Sparrow is the reason I like those films
Little Lotte thought of everything and nothing. Her hair was golden as the sun's rays and her soul as clear and blue as her eyes.
Gaston Leroux - The Phantom of the Opera
Dear Janine: I liked "Dirty Dancing" and of course it's a cult classic, but on another level, for identification problems, I can't do clean dancing. But that's another issue. As for the "In-Laws", maybe the first one was better in some ways but this one is a tour-de-force comedy wise for Michael Douglas. His protege had her moments too, always liked her, what's the name? As for recent movies on this end, saw "Apocaltypto" last night; once straight and once with commentary. Brilliant, disturbing, adreneline pumpinng, realistic, really a piece of film art. check it out when you can. quasimodo1
Capote - A
Hell is other people.
~Jean-Paul Sartre, "No Exit"
quasi, yes, if you liked the first "Dirty Dancing" see the second one "Dirty Dancing Havana Nights". It is really not a sequel, nor a copy of the original 'cult film', but something original and very entertaining. I had not realised it was set just prior to the revolution in Cuba. It made for an interesting backdrop to the film. The director and set decorator very nicely captured the atmosphere and look of Cuba at that time.
Well, "The Inlaws" may not be the best of the two films - the old and the new - but I really got a kick out of it. It made me laugh a lot. Yes, Michael Douglas gave a tour-de-force performance. I liked Albert Brooks - he was really low-key humorous. I have not seen him in anything for awhile.
About "Apocalypto" - I was reading about this film on Amazon and seems everyone did say it was very well done and an interesting film, very original. I don't if I will watch it; it sounds pretty violent and disturbing. I liked "Braveheart" and even "The Passion", but I don't want to rewatch either, too violent. I will have to consider seeing this one, but don't know if I will.
Last night I saw:
Swept from The Sea (1998)
Starring: Vincent Perez, Rachel Weisz ~ Director: Beeban Kidron
From Amazon.com
Based on the Joseph Conrad story "Amy Foster," this swirlingly romantic melodrama tells the story of a Polish sailor (Vincent Perez) shipwrecked and washed ashore on the English coast in the 19th century. Found by a servant girl, Amy (Rachel Weisz), who is a village outcast, he is considered retarded because no one can understand what he says. But slowly, through Amy's love and the doctor's tutelage, the sailor learns enough English to decide he wants to make an honest woman out of Amy. Which doesn't sit well with the disapproving villagers, who don't like Amy. Even the doctor, who has a fondness for the sailor, has a blind spot when it comes to the servant girl. Strong performances and gritty period settings lift this film above bodice-ripper status to something richer. --Marshall Fine
I really liked this film and the fact that it was based on Joseph Conrad's short story. Now I really want to read the story "Amy Foster". Anyway, the film is stunning. I loved visiting this awesome seaside area, via celuloid. It was filmed in Cornwall and Yorkshire, and Shepperton Studios. The cliffs and coves there are amazing and I dream of going to these areas of England all the time. The story is a sweet one and not too complicated a plot, but felt very 'Thomas Hardy' like at times.
I found this film when looking up the actor Vincent Perez, after seeing him in "I Dreamed of Africa"; I thought he was very appealing from a woman's standpoint. In this film he plays Yako who is the sole survivor of the Russian shipwreck on route to America. His performance was good, but I would not call it great. Whereas I was truly mesmerized by Rachael Weisz, who was amazing and had such a luminious and wonderous look about her. Both lead actors did a marvelous job acting with their eyes alone. I think better than when Perez spoke since he was faking a Russian accent and at times I found it a bit off and a little annoying. Weisz seems so natural in this film; her love of the sea so genuine. The cave scenes are particularly beautiful. Ian McClellan was also commendable in his role. He has never been my favorite actor, but I truly liked him in this simple role of the doctor and the narrator of the story.
The cinamotograpy is worth the watching of the film. It is extravagant at times, but lush and so perfectly executed that you can't help but love the long shots and the amazing expanse of land and sea. It makes you want to go to England next plane out. The long camera shots reminded me of Terrance Mallick's work, such as in "Days of Heaven". In the beginning of the film there is a stunning train scene heading into a sunset - huge sun in front of the train and the full train forshortened heading away from you. Really amazing photography. The score is lovely too - a John Barry score. I am going to track down the CD. I collect movie scores and I especially love John Barry scores. He did "Dances With Wolves" and other noteworthy scores.
This film was definitely worth viewing, the story is sweet but realistic, definitely a little 'melodramatic' at times, but very enjoyable. I am glad I purchased the DVD. I knew I would love the sea themes in the film. The magnificent photography took me by surprise - better than I imagined. The score was wonderful and added greatly to the atmosphere of the film.
Chapter 7, The Little Prince ~ Antoine de Saint-Exupéry
No way I would consider watching the "Passion" again for many, many reasons. "Apocalypto" on the other hand doesn't rattle your emotions anything close to the jesus thing. Besides, it has solid historical, ecological and humanistiic elements along with some serendipitous justice, a really rare commodity. quasimodo1
quasimodo, I am considering watching it. You put that nicely and it makes me curious to see the film. I should see it to judge it's merits for myself. Is it still in the theaters or on DVD?
Chapter 7, The Little Prince ~ Antoine de Saint-Exupéry
"Shadow of the Vampire".
5/10
Not a bad movie; good dialouge, the acting was pretty good. It was just boring. They reveal too much of the story upfront and there is really nothing to leave you in suspense. The ending was stillted and not believable. There was really nothing about the movie to keep you wanitng to know what was going to happen next and there was really nothing poignant about it to redeem it.
There were some neat references to Nosferatu, but I agree the film isn't worth much.
"And the worms, they will climb
The rugged ladder of your spine"
28 Weeks Later: It was good but the ending could have been better, I think it would have had a better impact if it had ended about five minutes before it did. The first one was better.. but then that usually is the way!
The Empire Strikes Back.
5/5
Do, or do not. There is no try. - Yoda
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