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Walk the Line (2005)
Stunning!
This one took me completely by surprise! For once I wasn't let down by the fuzz. The last time that happened was with Magnolia. Every aspect of the film is as close to perfect as can be, and I must say that both Phoenix (of course) and especially Witherspoon (concidering her previous track record) were amazing in their respective roles. A minor letdown were Taylor Hilton as Elvis, who didn't even remotely possessed the power and charisma of Elvis.
There is really not much else I could say about it. You got to experience it! Shamelessly entertaining! Don't believe the detractors. They are all over-analytical sociopaths, and just full of what sane people would call b....hit!
The Hills Have Eyes (2006)
You know what to expect.. Or?
Horror-flicks, lately have all been quite limitless in the level of violence they portray so if you rent or attend a film like this you basically know what you've gotten yourself into.
However, with this one I think a border has been crossed, that shouldn't have been crossed.
One thing is to portray unthinkable violence and abuse among adults, but I think the heavy involvement of a newborn child was unnecessary, and the people behind, and participating in this film must really sit down and think about what they've done. Don't get me wrong, I'm a big fan of horror movies, but this one went way too far!
Rush: R30 (2005)
Thank you Rush!
I attended this show a couple of days earlier in Stockholm and was surprised and delighted to witness Rush give a knockout performance in front of some 17000 people. Surprised because of the huge amount of people attending the concert and because they played FAR better than on the charming, but disappointing "Rush In Rio". Songs like Subdivisions (the greatest song in rock/pop history!), Between The Wheels and Earthshine brought tears to my eyes, and Geddy Lee's singing were much better than on any shows of the 90's.
The R30, DVD concert were as good as the Stockholm concert with a few exceptions. 1. Between The Wheels and Subdivisions were better on the DVD. 2. Animate (the only real disappointment!), Resist and the drum-solo were better on the Stockholm concert. But that is what makes live music exiting, and R30 is still a big 10!
The Descent (2005)
Surprise!
Wow! One of the few movies the past couple of years that I really enjoyed! The story line is pretty basic but everything else is spot on. The light setting, timing, sound and atmosphere of the film is breathtaking! -What is it with the typically stadium-lighted American horror/science fiction films??? I guess flashlights, lighters and matches over there are quite potent then? The acting is first class, compared to the typical American horror-flick. These girls really look scared!! And the monsters are... -convincing and grotesque!
"First Blood" were banned, and later heavily cut in Norway. These days the most violent action and horror films (like this one and Land of the dead)) gets pass uncut, with a 15 certificate! Hmmm...