Munich is a carefully crafted film about a man given the job of assassinating the eleven people responsible for the hostage situation at the Olympic games in Munich. Eric Bana gives a great performance, not Oscar worthy but definitely worth a nomination. As the story begins you get a first hand look at how the Arab terrorist entered the hotel and took the hostages, the entire hostage situation, the whole story of what happened with the hostages is gone back to periodically at key points in the film. However the most enjoyable part of the film is how it draws you into the world of this man and his team assigned to kill these eleven men. When he starts off the story seems very straightforward however as the story progresses the situations become more and more tense. Eventually things get out of control for the the group as what they do garners attention and at the same time they become more and more famous in the secret agency world for the killings. If you want to see a film that pulls at your emotions, does a wonder job of taking you back to the mid seventies and at the same time draws you in with a compelling story watch Munich. Furthermore, the social commentary of the film rings true today, the idea that no matter what you do you are never going to fix the situation in the mid east leaves you with food for thought something I always prefer when walking away from a movie like this.
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Batman Begins
(2005)
Batman film for a Batman fan . . .
15 June 2005
Eight years after Joel Schumacher left the franchise utter ruin Batman Begins tries to start fresh and as most fans hope, let the Dark Knight stalk the city of Gothem leaving fear in the hearts of the criminals everywhere.
They have never done an origin of Batman and after having seen this movie I have to admit this idea was long over do. The film begins with Bruce Wayne played by Christian Bale who until now might have been Hollywood's best kept secret. He brings a desire that is both visible and filled with underlining appeal. The movie is supported as well by the incredible cast made up of Liam Neeson, Morgan Freeman, Gary Oldman, Cillian Murphy, Tom Wilkison and Ken Watanabe. All these actors perform to almost perfection and do what supporting roles are suppose to do, support and not steal the story. But it is the performances of Katie Holmes and Michael Caine that particularly stand out. Holmes delivers and as a non famous character in the franchise succeeds by making Gotham seem like a real place and not a fictional fantasy city. She also holds her own with Bale and shows the conflict that is Batman Vs. Bruce Wayne. Michael Caine as always comes through with his cunning English wit and charm by giving Alfred a depth that we have not seen yet. In a sense this film is about why Batman does what he does and what made Bruce Wayne become Batman. Michael Caine does the same for Alfred by giving us a reason as to why he does what he does.
Gone are the on liners, the odd sound effects and the roller skates. Back is the dark brooding batman that has purpose behind his choices unlike some other heroes that do what they do because it is the right thing to do. But what was particularly interesting about this film is we get to see what other people think of Bruce Wayne "the prince of Gotham". This is something that has for the most part never been addressed and should have been.
Was there anything bad? I can't really think of anything in particular. The movie is dark maybe scary for younger views but fun for anyone that likes to see a man come around from a boy to a reckless youth to a man with a purpose. The film doesn't rush it's self and keeps a decent pace that is neither confusing or hurried. If I had to choose anything that was wrong with the movie I would have to say the score which seems none existent. I would have liked to see something bigger. In making that criticism and I am stretching for one.
A great story, direction, acting and overall desire to make a good movie are all present in this film and here is one vote to have another Chris Nolan Batman made. BATMAN the DARK KNIGHT has returned! Well, begun.
They have never done an origin of Batman and after having seen this movie I have to admit this idea was long over do. The film begins with Bruce Wayne played by Christian Bale who until now might have been Hollywood's best kept secret. He brings a desire that is both visible and filled with underlining appeal. The movie is supported as well by the incredible cast made up of Liam Neeson, Morgan Freeman, Gary Oldman, Cillian Murphy, Tom Wilkison and Ken Watanabe. All these actors perform to almost perfection and do what supporting roles are suppose to do, support and not steal the story. But it is the performances of Katie Holmes and Michael Caine that particularly stand out. Holmes delivers and as a non famous character in the franchise succeeds by making Gotham seem like a real place and not a fictional fantasy city. She also holds her own with Bale and shows the conflict that is Batman Vs. Bruce Wayne. Michael Caine as always comes through with his cunning English wit and charm by giving Alfred a depth that we have not seen yet. In a sense this film is about why Batman does what he does and what made Bruce Wayne become Batman. Michael Caine does the same for Alfred by giving us a reason as to why he does what he does.
Gone are the on liners, the odd sound effects and the roller skates. Back is the dark brooding batman that has purpose behind his choices unlike some other heroes that do what they do because it is the right thing to do. But what was particularly interesting about this film is we get to see what other people think of Bruce Wayne "the prince of Gotham". This is something that has for the most part never been addressed and should have been.
Was there anything bad? I can't really think of anything in particular. The movie is dark maybe scary for younger views but fun for anyone that likes to see a man come around from a boy to a reckless youth to a man with a purpose. The film doesn't rush it's self and keeps a decent pace that is neither confusing or hurried. If I had to choose anything that was wrong with the movie I would have to say the score which seems none existent. I would have liked to see something bigger. In making that criticism and I am stretching for one.
A great story, direction, acting and overall desire to make a good movie are all present in this film and here is one vote to have another Chris Nolan Batman made. BATMAN the DARK KNIGHT has returned! Well, begun.
Closer
(I) (2004)
And so it is........
6 March 2005
And so it is......just like you said it should be, life goes easy on me, most, of the time.
The lyrics of Damien Rice start this great movie about four people who's concept of love and relationships is anything but normal. Let me say this these characters are not good people, they are anything but, however you end up loving them for it because of the realism they represent. Life is not filled with people that always do the right thing that meet a girl get married and have children. The truth is this doesn't happen most of the time and this film shows it to perfection. Julia Roberts who i usually don't like is especially good in this film because she is amazing at supporting the scenes she is in. I hope she chooses to do more movies like this in the future. Jude Law is his usual self charming and kind with a sense of mystery about him that makes you not able to take your eyes off him. BUT MOST OF ALL, the performances of Natalie Portman and Clive Owen are especially well done because they make the film go from great to incredible. Portman gives a performance that mixes the right tone of "who is she" and "But i want her" while the break out performance that had it been done poorly the film would have been a bust is by Clive Owen. He is a great actor and needs to be used more by the movie making world. These great performances combined with masterful dialog the type you wish you could write if you are a writer but at the same time I often wished i talked this way. All around not to be missed.
Mike
The lyrics of Damien Rice start this great movie about four people who's concept of love and relationships is anything but normal. Let me say this these characters are not good people, they are anything but, however you end up loving them for it because of the realism they represent. Life is not filled with people that always do the right thing that meet a girl get married and have children. The truth is this doesn't happen most of the time and this film shows it to perfection. Julia Roberts who i usually don't like is especially good in this film because she is amazing at supporting the scenes she is in. I hope she chooses to do more movies like this in the future. Jude Law is his usual self charming and kind with a sense of mystery about him that makes you not able to take your eyes off him. BUT MOST OF ALL, the performances of Natalie Portman and Clive Owen are especially well done because they make the film go from great to incredible. Portman gives a performance that mixes the right tone of "who is she" and "But i want her" while the break out performance that had it been done poorly the film would have been a bust is by Clive Owen. He is a great actor and needs to be used more by the movie making world. These great performances combined with masterful dialog the type you wish you could write if you are a writer but at the same time I often wished i talked this way. All around not to be missed.
Mike
Since You've Been Gone
(1998 TV Movie)
Hilarious, fun, great acting and further more holds it own without trying to be special it doesn't have to be.
6 March 2005
This movie should definitely be rented, not your typical movie all the actors do a brilliant job as well as the great direction. It was also nice to see a regular looking cast not some overly handsome and beautiful cast who are picked just for their star power. Furthermore, this film really sucks you into the story of the characters lives as well as the night that they all spend together. It is once again, HILARIOUS but then at the same time doesn't take its self to seriously. This film also does a great job of incorporating several sub characters that don't take away from the general flow of the film. Do yourself a favor and rent this one, however i imagine if you are reading this you might have already seen it so good for you.
Mike
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