Ever since I remember, I have loved airplanes and flying. I am now in college with a private pilot's license and looking to become a commercial. I could never remember why I was so obsessed with the subject until I came across my old Tail Spin tapes in my basement at home and it hit me, this was it. My parents bought every single tape they had and this was the only show I would watch as a kid. I had the theme memorized as I grew up and I can still re-cite it today. It is absolutely amazing and I plan on buying the DVD's soon! It really is great for children and adults and is absolutely timeless. I cannot get enough of this show.
Reviews
3 Reviews
Fits in with the others very nicely!
22 May 2008
Warning: Spoilers
I came into this movie expecting a few things.
1.) Shia Labeouf- What the trailers speculated was an annoying tag-a-long, much like Short Round from Temple of Doom who really gave no meaning or help to the adventure other than an inconvenience. It couldn't be more wrong. He played the role perfectly as a side-kick and in some parts, the hero. The biggest thing that made his character was the chemistry between him and Indy. It compares to the Jr./Sr. relationship in the Last Crusade.
2.) Aliens!?!?!?- Come on. Spielberg has obviously lost it. Nope. Although the idea was outlandish, he managed to make it believable and seemed to mirror the biblical themes of the first three but still managed to retain its independence. There really was never an alien/sci-fi presence or feel until the very end. It was able to keep the mystical, magical feel much like the Ark in Raiders and the Stones in T.O.D. This new aspect really added to the creepiness level of the ending scenes with the alien skeletons and cave paintings. Although a bit predictable, you were always guessing of how the aliens would be addressed by the finish.
3.) Indy is OLD!- I was worried that the film was going to be chock full of Indiana Jones is old jokes and gags. It seemed to be living up to that for the first 20 minutes. But luckily pretty much all of those gags seem to cease to exist after this and it melds very nicely back into the Indy film. After they get all of the old jokes out of the system, the only reminder is his very gray hair during the few times his hat was off. Harrison Ford performed as well as he did back in the first three Indy films.
Overall, I'd say it is a tie with Last Crusade for my second favorite Indy film for the series, Raiders being first. You just can't beat the epic-ness of the film. The performances are fantastic and the character chemistry is memorable. I think Cate Blanchett's character could have used a bit of work, but fit nicely in as an Indy villain. I love that they brought back Marion and paid homage to Henry Sr. and Brody. I wished that Sallah could have made some type of cameo in it but there was not one. The action is fantastic, probably the best out of the 4 films. Their decision to use as little CGI as possible proved to be a wonderful idea which allowed them to retain the Indy/Comic Book feel. Great movie and I definitely plan on seeing it again soon!
9/10
1.) Shia Labeouf- What the trailers speculated was an annoying tag-a-long, much like Short Round from Temple of Doom who really gave no meaning or help to the adventure other than an inconvenience. It couldn't be more wrong. He played the role perfectly as a side-kick and in some parts, the hero. The biggest thing that made his character was the chemistry between him and Indy. It compares to the Jr./Sr. relationship in the Last Crusade.
2.) Aliens!?!?!?- Come on. Spielberg has obviously lost it. Nope. Although the idea was outlandish, he managed to make it believable and seemed to mirror the biblical themes of the first three but still managed to retain its independence. There really was never an alien/sci-fi presence or feel until the very end. It was able to keep the mystical, magical feel much like the Ark in Raiders and the Stones in T.O.D. This new aspect really added to the creepiness level of the ending scenes with the alien skeletons and cave paintings. Although a bit predictable, you were always guessing of how the aliens would be addressed by the finish.
3.) Indy is OLD!- I was worried that the film was going to be chock full of Indiana Jones is old jokes and gags. It seemed to be living up to that for the first 20 minutes. But luckily pretty much all of those gags seem to cease to exist after this and it melds very nicely back into the Indy film. After they get all of the old jokes out of the system, the only reminder is his very gray hair during the few times his hat was off. Harrison Ford performed as well as he did back in the first three Indy films.
Overall, I'd say it is a tie with Last Crusade for my second favorite Indy film for the series, Raiders being first. You just can't beat the epic-ness of the film. The performances are fantastic and the character chemistry is memorable. I think Cate Blanchett's character could have used a bit of work, but fit nicely in as an Indy villain. I love that they brought back Marion and paid homage to Henry Sr. and Brody. I wished that Sallah could have made some type of cameo in it but there was not one. The action is fantastic, probably the best out of the 4 films. Their decision to use as little CGI as possible proved to be a wonderful idea which allowed them to retain the Indy/Comic Book feel. Great movie and I definitely plan on seeing it again soon!
9/10
Cloverfield
(2008)
95% Great, but after the movie the 5% feels more like 30%
18 January 2008
With the amount of hype that the movie got, I believe that it lived up to the standard that it was given. There were also rumors that the movie was going to be poor quality with lack luster effects. This was not true at all. Although the camera's shakiness was disorienting, usually adding to the terror and suspense, the movie was aesthetically exciting and pleasing. The dramatic scenes are gut-wrenching and without the constant witty and sometimes hilarious comments by the camera man, you would lose it. You truly feel as if you are right with them in the action. The one downside to the movie is that it leaves so many things unanswered that it gets a bit frustrating. I would recommend this movie to everyone. Also stay to the end of the credits.
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