ATONEMENT - ***
Had the 3rd act not stumbled I would be inclined to give this 1/2 more star. I really liked the 1st act as it sets up the relationships and history (plays very much like a Merchant/Ivory film and I may have to rewatch some of those) and the 2nd act does a fine job of doing a WWII recreation (far better than Michael Bay did in "Pearl Harbor") with some powerful moments. The 3rd act isn't bad, just doesn't quite measure up to the 1st two, but Vanessa Redgrave's performance make up for it with a great performance with such little time.
CLOVERFIELD - ***
The camerawork made me nauseous toward the last third of the film, but a fun take on a 'monster movie.' I would be anxious to see a companion piece to this, a real Hollywood Blockbuster take on it which would only enhance this version of the film.
THE QUEEN - ***1/2
Fantastic film making, subtle yet memorable performance by Helen Mirren (what? someone earned their Oscar?!) Really interesting and enjoyable.
THE LAST KING OF SCOTLAND - ***
Yes, I just happened to watch this and "The Queen" back to back. *Another* well-deserved Oscar win. Forrest Whitaker is frightening and charming, just like a good villain should be. James McAvoy does an equally great job of holding his own against this monster performance.
Sunday, January 20, 2008
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