andre_rd02 Reviews

Zeitgeist (2007 Video)

The redefining of horror

[10/10 · 5 June 2009]

There have been extensive talks about the 9/11 as this is the mass-appealing event closest to our times. The most blatant one of the 21st century.

When I first heard about this documentary I assumed that it was yet another discussion of the staging of 9/11. A thorough one though, given its recognition.

However, Peter Jackson's work is so much more. I urge you to watch this film. WATCH THE ZEITGEIST. This phenomenal eye-opening and jaw-dropping piece of research will place you in an intimidating and ultimately scary world. There is one positive side to this though: it is the REAL world.

Its say on religion is well backed up, articulate and succinct. It doesn't try to win you over with the mere affirmation that religion causes pain and suffering. Instead, Peter Jackson's raw view integrated the concept of religion into the all-reaching zeitgeist that is put in front of our eyes.

The facts presented on 9/11 are set on irrefutable evidence. and its conclusion is both shocking and blatant. Most of all, however, it is terrifying.

I must come to terms with myself and admit that some of the arguments end up being far-fetched. Nevertheless, the premises supporting these arguments are worryingly solid and logical. Most importantly, they are based on facts.

I am a graduate in Economics so that I tend to analyse theories through their practical and logical holes. There are not many in this movie. The arguments made lay some information on us that scares us. At some points in the movie I felt terrified of the environment surrounding me. This movie redefines horror. It is real, it makes sense. It scares the sh*t out of us. But this is why we must watch it.

There is something terribly wrong with the world. Peter Jackson is only trying to show you what it is.

Double Take (2001)

4.8!?

[7/10 · 28 March 2009]

I am aware that this is NOT an exceptional film. There are flaws, there are clichés and there is an extremely happy ending.

The plot is not mind-bending either, it is, at the most, an alright plot.

However, it is not the storyline that makes this movie special. It is deemed for being unique, different, and incredibly entertaining. Eddie Griffin (aka Freddy Tiffany) is pure comedy, along with Dolores which becomes a signature symbol of the movie.

All in all, not a perfect a movie. It is, however, a great film for a lazy Sunday afternoon. 7/10

Definitely, Maybe (2008)

Beautiful on the outside I guess...

[6/10 · 4 September 2008]

So... I'm a guy. Not a lover of romcoms but not a hater either (if you put it in that category, Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind is one of my all-time faves).

I looked at the cast and I figured it'd be worth spending a couple of hours looking at this. I mean, all three of the contenders are lookers and Ryan Reynolds is usually entertaining enough. Last but not least, sweet Abigail from Little Miss Sunshine is back.

So good cast. Also, there were some nice and friendly tunes during the movie that really kept me from looking away and that did a great job in preventing the silence (even though i thought the whole nirvana thing was a tad bit overused).

The plot was not bad at all, and the filmmakers obviously know what they're doing by using clever little tricks to draw you and they do succeed, at a certain level.

However, and apart from a few good scenes (specially in Will's birthday, when he "comes out" to beautiful April), I can't really say I took much from this movie. The whole book-keeping-because-it-was-the-only-part-of-you-I-had-left excuse was very much expected (and I found myself wishing he wouldn't say that) and, in the end, this movie was not so captivating as it could have been.

Still, a lot of pretty faces, gentle humor, decent acting and a simple and inviting score that will aim to please.

6/10

Morangos com Açúcar (2003–2012)

What is there to say?

[1/10 · 23 June 2008]

I saw the first season of Morangos com Açucar when I was quite young. And I'm not gonna lie, I did end up watching it throughout. You had decent actors and a great soundtrack.

However, I stopped there. If you look at this show now, you will see a bunch on untalented (but attractive) actors and producers working hard to reenact everyday situations of real students, so that they can relate with the show. Is that really entertainment? This is aimed at teenagers, they say, but anyone with half-a-brain will notice all the clichés, all the mistakes and all the amateurs in this "show". So, in the end, people watching this show are the twelve and thirteen-year-olds of Portugal and even younger kids.

I am truly hoping that this trend will end soon so that teens can get back to their real life rather than wasting their time with this junk.