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Sorry I’ve been gone a while, but here goes! TRANCE (2013)...

Mon, 01 Apr 2013 22:06:00 +0100

Sorry I’ve been gone a while, but here goes!

TRANCE (2013) Review by Rosa Powell

I think that April 1st was a fun day to watch this film, as it felt like a huge prank. I don’t mean this in a bad way, though. It’s hard to figure out if something really happened, and the film never reveals it’s true colours.

As a fan of James McAvoy, of course I gave this movie a shot. I also enjoy Vincent Cassel, but not as much as I do now. All three leads were pretty cool I think - McAvoy was pretty mental at times, and I liked that for a change. Rosario Dawson was pretty awesome too, you will need to give the film time for her role to be more established though, although I won’t give the plot away of course.

The film itself needs a few watches to actually get the plot, and that’s how Mr. Boyle draws you in again and again. I thoroughly enjoyed every moment of this film, and I’m willing to watching it again to see what I missed before. To those who did not like it, and of course there will be haters, maybe another viewing is in order to fully understand it? It is a complex film, and if you aren’t interested, I’d rather you watch a straightforward film and enjoy it, than watch this and not understand a single fucking thing. I loved it, but it doesn’t mean that everyone else will, just like every other film. This one is just more confusing that you expect.

5/5

This Means War review by Rosa Powell 0-10 minutes: Rushed,...

Sun, 11 Mar 2012 21:00:00 +0000

This Means War review by Rosa Powell

0-10 minutes: Rushed, stiff, and tongue in cheek.

The rest was a pure delight. Although the poster looks like a hostage situation, don’t be fooled - Pine and Hardy are actually a cute bromance. While Hardy has yet to show the world his evil career-changing Bane in The Dark Knight Rises, Pine is just here to remind us that he is still here, and still awesome. And both are cute too, that doesn’t hurt! Reese Witherspoon at first looks like her Legally Blonde counterpart Elle Woods when she is dumped, but soon bounces back along her loud best bud Chelsea Handler.

The romance is full of chemistry, while the action is full of punch, McG has made a movie that should be ranked amongst Charlie’s Angels. The climatic chase has been shot in a way that you wouldn’t see coming, while a scene in a strip club (surprising…) was reminiscent of the finale (well the first of two anyway) in Kick Ass, with flashing lights. There should have been a warning, as that was the only thing that put me off. That and Tom Hardy’s weird combover/hair gel overload.

Rating: 4.8/5.

Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows Review by Rosa Powell

Thu, 22 Dec 2011 22:02:50 +0000

Under the cut - SPOILERS APLENTY!

The opening was tame. Adler was welcomed back to Sherlock Holmes with open arms, until she was yanked back all of a sudden. While we all love Rachel McAdams, I feel that Irene Adler’s death was inevitable. Sherlock loved her so, and so to see her die would be a catalyst for Holmes’ revenge against Moriarty, who actually has a face now. The face is Jared Harris, who I only realised is the bad guy in Mr. Deeds. Played in a nearly sadistic manner (example: Holmes being hung by his shoulder while Moriarty laughs aplenty), Harris is a world away from what I expected. In a good way. After the introduction, the film is at full speed, and I’m sure you will enjoy the ride.

There were a few little things that I adored, such as RDJs Eistein-esque disguise, and Watsons poor dancing. In fact, one of the highlights were in the finale, we see Watson and Sherlock dance together. I felt as if the film contained so many innuendos, that I thought that this is the funniest entry, compared to the 2009 original.

Another personal highlight was the forest scene. Sure, nearly everyone dies, but Guy Ritchie surely set his magic on this scene, letting his imagination go wild. Ultra slo-mo, explosions, and many guns,it was one scene I had been anxiously waiting for. It had been featured in the trailer as a masterpiece, I was worried it might be up to par. Well obviously it was, and I thrilled. I stared at the screen in anticipation of what was to come.

The cameos of Eddie Marsan and McAdams were intriguing to say the least, for Marsan comical, for McAdams the bitter end. Maybe we could see more of them in the third instalment (for McAdams some flashbacks)? The only really bad this this film was Robs hair. Sorry.

Quick round up: Jude Law and Kelly Reilly has much more to do this time around, while Noomi Rapace was left in the dark. RDJude are up to form, stronger than ever, and practically waving their bromance (oh wait, I mean romance) in our faces till we succumb to their charms. Mission Impossible Ghost Protocol has some stiff competition for the Christmas Box Office.

Discuss how mise-en-scene and sound have been used in a scene from Fight Club. How have they been used to communicate a message?

Wed, 30 Nov 2011 22:08:42 +0000

This is an essay I decided to share with you all, that I wrote about the opening scene of Fight Club (after the title sequence), which I wrote in Film Studies. I got a B for it, so enjoy!

I am going to look at how mise-en-scene and sound are being used in Fight Club (1999), where The Narrator (Edward Norton) is introducing himself to the story (at the start, about three minutes into the film). This is a vital point in the film, because without the scene nobody would know The Narrator is, and he is the main character of the whole film. He is the first person we see, and this helps the audience identify this, and no other main characters are introduced for at least 5 minutes. This is so the audience can fully understand the character.

This scene is set in many locations, as The Narrator is telling us about his life and daily routine. The main locations are his apartment, the office he works in; these are normal locations which contrast with the surreal feel of the film. The audience may feel that appearances can be deceiving, and that the strange story can take place in such normal locations. These locations are also places that the audience can connect with, so they can understand the film a bit more.

The first sound we hear is a non-diegetic ticking noise. This can be to warn the audience that a flashback is about to take place, the ticking being a clock, which can represent a time shift. This leads up to a sudden cut from a close up of The Narrators face, to a view of him hugging a man. This is done in a way where the audience may think that it is funny, because all that the audience sees is the The Narrator and the man’s chest. The non-diegetic voiceover says that the man has “bitch tits”, therefore using black humour (the man is later revealed by the voiceover to be suffering from testicular cancer) – increasing the humour even further (the film can be considered as a black comedy). The voiceover is also monotonic, to reflect that The Narrator is bored, and the audience will think this, and it reveals more of his personality, how much he has changed because of his insomnia.

The Narrators costume is mainly formal, because he is at the office working, then he comes home afterwards to eat dinner. The costume is plain and white; to match the normal locations the scene are set and is a sign of the equilibrium of the film. The audience will think that the character leads a normal life, so whatever happens will be very different compared to his normal life. He reflects that he feels his life has no meaning, and that he has lost his individuality.

Throughout this scene, subliminal flashes are shown. This is to scare the audience (although the film isn’t a horror). The film is surreal, so the flashes can prepare the viewer of what is to come later on. They also represent The Narrators insomnia; he hasn’t slept for days and will most likely hallucinate. The flashes are of a character we have yet to meet (Tyler – played by Brad Pitt); he doesn’t come into the film for another 20 minutes, and when the audience (and The Narrator) meet Tyler for the first time, the audience will feel like they already know Tyler (if they notice it was Tyler in the subliminal flashes from earlier). Tyler is another main character, as after he meets The Narrator, he is in most scenes onwards. When the audience (and The Narrator) meet Tyler, low key lighting is used to create a mysterious atmosphere. The audience may think that he may be a character to be wary of, because this is a subtle hint. When the audience sees both Tyler and The Narrator, and Tyler is talking, The Narrator is unfocused in the shot. This is because Tyler is the dominant character in the scene, because this is the first time that the audience (and The Narrator) sees him. The audience will then know to focus on Tyler. Another reason that The Narrator is unfocused could be to represent the fact that Tyler is The Narrator’s more dominant personality in the scene (as Tyler and The Narrator are the same person).

Because no big events have happened in the film yet, the non-diegetic score is relaxed and happy, even though The Narrator seems bored with his life and doesn’t describe it in a positive way. The audience may feel that The Narrator is used to the situation, and so the happy music plays throughout the scene, while he describes what he thinks is a normal life.

Props have been used a good amount in the scene. An example of this is The Narrator’s phone, which shows the desperation of The Narrator as he talks to an inanimate object (the phone). The audience feels empathy for this character because he so lonely. The Narrator refers to his boss as wearing a “cornflower blue tie” – The Narrator focuses on anything he can to get through the day, and helps him remember what happened (the insomnia may make him forget things easily), as he says “It must have been a Tuesday”. The audience will think that The Narrator can’t keep up because of his insomnia, and will therefore feel even more empathy for him. At first, the audience only sees the boss from the neck down. His costume is dull - white and grey – to emphasise the blue tie. The audience will know that they will have to focus on the tie, because The Narrator is about to comment on it. An Ikea catalogue shows the audience what he strives to own, and helps the audience understand that he loves his condo more than anything else. The audience will think that he is lonelier than when the audience first thought when they first see him.

We hear some diegetic dialogue, but not much. In The Narrator’s apartment, he is on the phone and the woman on the other side of the conversation (off camera) are heard saying “please hold”, (showing frustration though Norton’s performance) where The Narrator replies that he was already on hold. He is alone in the apartment, so he is clearly talking to the computer voice on the phone. This emphasises how lonely The Narrator is, and so the audience feels empathetic towards this character. He also seems desperate to have a normal life; where in a short scene he is heard begging the doctor for medication for his insomnia. This informs the audience that The Narrator is desperate to feel something as modern living has left him numb.

Wide shot shows The Narrator’s apartment, which seems very basic. As the camera pans around the apartment, the audience sees many labels appear on several items, about what the item is, how much it was etc. The labels show The Narrators obsession about his apartment, and he must have everything from the Ikea catalogue that he reads earlier in the scene. The audience learns more about him, and therefore think that his condo is more important to him than anything/anyone else. For most scenes, we see many close-ups of The Narrator. He is the main character, so it is understandable that many are used for this scene. The shots also highlight Norton’s facial expression, giving the audience another hint that he is bored with his life. This will prepare the audience that the film will not always be a happy one, as the genre of the film is a thriller.

Throughout this scene, Edward Norton portrays The Narrator as lethargic and bored. Norton emphasises his actions, with a blank face and doesn’t react to anything around him. The audience can understand his behaviour, because he is suffering from insomnia and is uninterested with his life. He provides a non-diegetic voiceover for the audience, therefore helping the audience all the more understand who he is and what is going on in the film. Although he tells the audience a lot of information, he holds back and doesn’t tell the audience his name. This is to keep the mystery of the film, and if he had said everything, the audience could leave the cinema within the first five minutes. The audience would feel that the film is different to other films with voiceovers – the first thing the voiceover usually says is his/her name (see Kiss Kiss Bang Bang (2005), The Shawshank Redemption (1994)). The audience depend on Norton’s performance in this scene to understand the character, and if Norton fails to deliver, then the rest of the film could not work.

In conclusion, this scene is vital, if the audience want to carry on watching the rest of the film. The Narrator is a large part of the film, with pressure on Edward Norton to put in a good performance. Without this scene, we could not understand what is going on, or know who the main character is. The non-diegetic narration helps the audience understand The Narrator even further, while the boring locations can tell us that appearances aren’t always what they seem to be.

My Top 5 Underrated Movies by Rosa Powell

Sat, 12 Nov 2011 23:08:08 +0000

Garden State (2004, Dir. Zach Braff)
With Garden State, Zach Braff proved he was a triple threat - actor, director and writer. It’s a shame he hasn’t done anything else since. While watching the behind the scenes documentary, there’s a lot more to a story about falling in love. If you have heard, the film was nearly called Large’s Ark, a reference to Andrew “Large” Largeman, and if you watch the movie, you’ll understand the Ark. With great supporting performances from Natalie Portman, Peter Saarsgard and a scene-stealing (and pre-double Emmy winner) Jim Parsons in an unusual outfit, Garden State is a must see.

Wanted (2008, Dir. Timur Bekmambetov)
As I have seen on tumblr, this movie has recently gotten a high buzz from star James McAvoy’s recent role in X Men: First Class, and quite rightly so. Not for the faint hearted, Wanted has a unique twist on the action genre. Sure, it has the seen a billions times character who’s normal life is changed, but like you haven’t seen it before. Great plot, great action, and Angelina Jolie - what more could you want? The epic voice of Morgan Freeman? You got it!

I Love You, Man (2009, Dir. John Hamburg)
Paul Rudd and Jason Segel have been known for comedies, so it wasn’t a surprise to see them in this indie comedy, about a guy who looks for his first best friend. What is a surprise, though, is the rest of the cast. Andy Samberg! JK Simmons! Rashida Jones! Jon Favreau! And so much more! Impressive cast for an indie, especially as Favreau had at the time recently released Iron Man, making half a billion dollars.

Half Nelson (2007, Dir. Ryan Fleck)
On Ryan Gosling’s 31st Birthday, IMDb asked its followers their favourite Gosling role. Surprisingly nobody said Dan Dunne, the drug addicted teacher who bonds with one of his students. This is an Academy nominated role, people. Gosling’s performance alone is enough to see this film, but the handheld filming, the unique soundtrack (by Canadian band Broken Social Scene) and other performances by Shareeka Epps (as the student) and upcoming talent Anthony Mackie are plenty of other reasons. Definitely a must-see film.

Josie and the Pussycats ( 2001, Dirs. Harry Elfont & Deborah Kaplan)
This may be a curveball, but this is my guilty pleasure. Pretty women playing catchy (but cheesy) music while wearing cat ears? Awesome! Aside from the distinctive soundtrack, it’s actually pretty funny, especially Melody (Tara Reid) and the Pussycats manager (played by Paulo Costanzo). With cameos from Seth Green, Breckin Meyer and Donald Faison, it also gives us morals that we should be ourselves and be proud of it. All together now: awww!

Happy Birthday Ryan Gosling! An Academy Award nominated actor,...

Sat, 12 Nov 2011 20:00:28 +0000

Happy Birthday Ryan Gosling!

An Academy Award nominated actor, with a well publiscised love life - and now he;s an action star. There’s no denying that Ryan Gosling is on his way up. In 2011 alone, he has three major movies out - Crazy, Stupid, Love, Drive, and most recently, Drive. On the eve of his 31st Birthday (he does look younger than 31, obviously), I’ll write this little thing about him, if that’s OK.

An indie darling as of late, it was actually a kids show that gave Gosling his first job. And when this job means working with the likes of Justin Timberlake, Britney Spears, and Christina Aguilera, obviously you know you’re going to do good.

He’s now the “it guy” of Hollywood, and hopefully we see lots of him in the future. And an actualy Oscar win would be nice, Academy. We’ll do fine with the Independent Spirit Award. For now. Happy 31st Birthday!

A Tribute to The Social Network by Rosa PowellPersonally, I love...

Sat, 01 Oct 2011 17:10:14 +0100

A Tribute to The Social Network by Rosa Powell

Personally, I love October. The cold weather, Halloween, and leaves falling from the tree. But last October we all had another reason to love this month. And that was a little movie about Facebook.

I’m sure most of you reading this scoffed at the idea of a film based of Facebook. I know I was one of them. Directed by David Fincher and written by The West Wing’s Aaron Sorkin (who won an Oscar for his efforts), the film follows Mark Zuckerberg and Eduardo Saverin (played by Jesse Eisemberg and Andrew Garfield respectively), and the thing they created that ultimately broke them apart: Facebook. The film delves mroe into their friendship than Facebook itself, and that’s what many fans like about it. For me, I lvoe anything Fincher does - but I think this is one of his best works and for him to lose out on an Oscar for the second time… well that’s just damn awful.

This film has done more than tell a story - it has also elevated the cast to a new level. Jesse Eisemberg and Andrew Garfield are now a couple (not literally), and Rooney Mara (who plays Zuckerberg’s ex) will next be seen in “The Feel Bad Movie of The Year” - and reteaming with director Fincher in The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo. Plus Armie Hammer (who plays the “Winklevii” as Zuckerberg says) will now be playing Leonardo DiCaprio’s love interest in J. Edgar (calm down, girls).

This isn’t just a film, it is recording of the past and the birth of social media as we know it. Although is it said to be inaccurate, I don’t care. I hope this film is as celebrated on it’s 50th Anniversary, just as it is today, on it’s first.

Wanted review by Rosa Powell Wanted has all that an action movie...

Mon, 15 Aug 2011 22:28:19 +0100

Wanted review by Rosa Powell

Wanted has all that an action movie needs - action. Well that’s obvious, but the way this violence is represented is different to what you would expect. Rated R/18 (and understandably so), this film is not for the faint-hearted.

Wesley Gibson (James McAvoy) plays your average Joe - he hates his boss, and his girlfriend is cheating on him with his best friend. Then Angelina Jolie (who plays Fox) comes along and changed his life completely. Next thing you know, he’s being trained to become an assassin with Fox and Sloan, played by Morgan “kick-ass voice” Freeman.

When you look at the plot, this would never happen - but it makes a heck of a movie. You may think that James McAvoy was the last person you would look at for the lead role, but that’s the main reason why this film words so well. This film revolves around a normal guy who you wouldn’t expect all of this happen to. And he gives a stunning performance, in particular yelling at his boss, which appeals so well because many people who will watch this have a frustration towards their bosses, and this is like a fantasy come true.

With many twists and turns, and a mandatory cameo from Terrance Stamp, Wanted is set to entertain you all the way. Jolie unleashes her inner Lara Croft again for some action scenes but most performances however do seem relaxed, the gore makes up for it and there is plenty of it, as well as some jump moments. I can safely say that this movie prepared McAvoy for his biggest role yet - playing Professor Charles Xavier in a little movie called X Men: First Class. This movie also has a kick-ass soundtrack, and stunning special effects, this is the best action movie of 2008 by far.

Rating: 5/5

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2 review by Rosa...

Sun, 31 Jul 2011 13:43:14 +0100

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2 review by Rosa Powell

We all know shit’s going down when the poster doesn’t even have the title of the movie on it.

So this is the last film in a franchise grossing over $7 billion (and counting), with millions of fans awaiting the last in the series, lovers of the books and previous films. No pressure for the big finale then. Some of the pressure has already been lifted, thanks to the first part of DH back in November 2010, but this is it. Good characters are dying, it finally ends here and now. Good thing that they didn’t fail! Miles better than Part 1, which set us up for the big battle, Part 2 The only had thing (and it is minor) - my favourite line of the book was Mrs Weasley famous “not my daughter you bitch!” which did feature, but not in the epic way I had imagined, and I’m sure the “potterheads” may agree.

Throughout the film - especially at Snapes tragic demise - I was denying this film, like it couldn’t be ending. I’m one of the people who grew up with this franchise, how could it end?! I won’t let it end?! Then I realised: it’s not over till the DVD release, so we have a few more months. Then it’ll take another few months to go through all the special features. Phew.

It’s the perfect goodbye to the Harry Potter franchise. We all know it’ll always live on, blah blah blah - but at least we could leave the theatre laughing, as we were shown some of the cast 19 years later.

Rating: 5/5

Panic Room review by Rosa Powell David Fincher is well known for...

Sat, 09 Jul 2011 22:19:17 +0100

Panic Room review by Rosa Powell

David Fincher is well known for his dark thrillers, so he follows through with yet another with Panic Room, about, well… I think you guessed it.

The film focuses on Meg and Sarah Altman (Jodie Foster and Kristen Stewart respectively) as they are held hostage in their own panic room, thanks to three robbers. The film takes place in one place, in the space of one night. This may put viewers off, but you will be missing out on something special. This film has real suspense, especially in a particular über-slow sequence featuring Meg running out of the room. Stewart in an unexpected gem, giving one of her greatest performances, years before she became known to a generation as Bella Swan. Jared Leto appears yet again (he was also in a small film by Fincher about fighting, you may have heard of it) as Junior, the head of these crooks. He is a highlight, giving another favourable performance. One character that seems like a waste was Raoul (played by a faceless Dwight Yoakam, as he wore a mask for 90% of the film). The performance was dire and the character himself seemed to be uninteresting.

The end didn’t feel developed enough, and it was sudden. Having watching all of his films however, I conclude that this isn’t Fincher’s best. But it isn’t his worst, either.

Rating: 3/5

True Grit (2011) review by Rosa Powell In 1970, John Wayne won...

Sun, 03 Jul 2011 21:57:00 +0100

True Grit (2011) review by Rosa Powell

In 1970, John Wayne won his only Oscar, playing Rooster Cogburn in the first film of True Grit, originally a book written by Charles Portis in 1968. This might have given the Coen Brothers a bit of pressure when they brought their adaptation of the book to the screen late last year.

They did not live up to its reputation. A western classic given a modern re-imaging, the story follows Mattie Ross (Hailee Steinfeld with a promising performance), who hires Rooster Cogburn (an incoherent Jeff Bridges) to avenge her fathers murder. The plot seems simple enough, although the Coens script runs away with itself, taking the pace at 100mph. Is this good? Not at all. The film, although at a running length at 1hr 45mins, the film feels over quite quickly. The compulsion for a Hollywood movie seems to have spoiled True Grit, and personally I was confused with the comings and goings of LeBoeuf (Matt Damon).

The film was quite enjoyable, but if you stop and dissect it like I just did, you realise that this was not one of the best films at the 2011 Awards Season. I hoped for something amazing, as I did not enjoy one of their previous works, Born After Reading, alas I was let down.

Rating: 2/5

3 Films that i'm looking forward to this year

Fri, 01 Jul 2011 22:52:00 +0100

Horrible Bosses
Why? I have a soft spot for Jason Sudeikis. Plus this lives everyones dreams of killing their boss, so we don’t to it for real. Released 22nd July (UK).

Sherlock Holmes - A Game of Shadows
Why? Robert Downey Jr. is one of my favourite actors, and the previous installment of this series was pretty amazing. The bromance of RDJude will be interesting to see, and Noomi Rapace looks like a promising Rachel McAdams replacement. Released 16th Decebmer.

Mission Impossible: Ghost Protocol
Why? This is the 4th part of a great action franchise, which made Tom Cruise a star. How could he say no to another installment? Judging by the trailer, Benji Dunn (played by Simon Pegg) has a bigger role outside the office, and as a Pegg fan I am excited to see what lays in store for Ethan Hunt and his team. Also released 16th December.

Let’s see if any of these films actually live up to their reputations…

Paul review by Rosa Powell [photo by Tom Whalen] In many press...

Fri, 01 Jul 2011 22:25:27 +0100

Paul review by Rosa Powell [photo by Tom Whalen]

In many press interviews, Simon Pegg has been talking about a road trip movie that he was writing with his bromantic best friend Nick Frost, called Paul. Years later it has finally arrived, and at the first chance I had I ran to the theatre to see it. I’m so glad that I did! With a mix of British and American stars and a unique twist to the road-trip comedy, this had huge potential for success. Sadly Pegg/Frost (let’s call them Prost for short) didn’t have collaborator Edgar Wright by their side, they did have Superbad director Greg Mottola instead, who happens to be the next best thing (well, person).

The star of the show is the title character, an alien. Yeah, a GCI alien. of course he steals the show, and it helps that he’s voiced by the badass Seth Rogen (who worked with Mottola in Superbad). Prost wrote the film, and they give us the charm that hey had from their Hot Fuzz/Shaun of the Dead days, giving the Americans just what the British can do in the comedy field. They hired the right actors, with a lengthy list including Saturday Night Live players Bill Hader and Kristen Wiig. Hader has had great supporting roles in Tropic Thunder and Superbad, while Wiig is currently wowing audiences worldwide in Bridesmaids.

This may be a comedy, but also gives the audience a great ride as we are put through exploding houses, car chases and a Sigourney Weaver vs Simon Pegg fist-fight. The only problem is that the publicity involves Sigourney Weaver, although the film builds up her appearance as if it’s meant to be a surprise, she only has one scene!

Huge laughs, big explosions and even some romance - is this one of the best films of 2011? Of course it is.

Rating: 5/5

Larry Crowne.... One of those movies that puts you in a good mood!

Fri, 01 Jul 2011 22:05:08 +0100

brynndowney:

I loved it!

I’m hoping to watch this - two screen icons in the same film is a must see!

(500) Days of Summer review by Rosa Powell Boy meets girl. Girl...

Fri, 01 Jul 2011 21:57:00 +0100

(500) Days of Summer review by Rosa Powell

Boy meets girl. Girl meets boy. You’d think it was a straightforward thing, falling in love, especially in the movie world, but for Tom Hansen (Joseph Gordon-Levitt) that’s not the case. He falls for Summer Finn (Zooey Deschanel), who doesn’t believe in such a thing. Damn it.

A refreshing look at love and relationships, 500DOS gives us the rom-com we expected and more. An indie which became a popular favourite, especially at the Golden Globes (earning nominations, but no actual trophies unfortunately). While watching this after tumblr had a frenzy about it, I was pleasantly surprised. The non-linear storyline actually made it better, while the famous “Expectations vs. Reality” sequence highlights just how bad your love life can get. Throughout the film you’re wondering if Tom wins Summer over, with many twists and turns along the way.

This film feels like it’s indie roots, with a brilliant soundtrack (partly thanks to The Temper Trap) and gorgeous aesthetics. The film is full of blue to match the star Zooey Deschanels eyes (like Jake Gyllenhaal in Source Code), and it’s a good thing. It transforms the film, because it puts more on Summer and how perfect she seems to be. This helps the audience understand why Tom seems so adamant to win her over. Well, that’s the way I see it anyway.

The way things ended [no spoilers!], I can’t help but wonder if the cycle will go all over again. Overall, this is a pleasurable film with great actors, especially scene stealers from future Hit Girl Chloë Moretz and Criminal Minds’ Matthew Gray-Gubler.

Rating: 4/5

Just some of the wide range of DVDs I own, and I’ll review...

Fri, 01 Jul 2011 21:05:02 +0100

Just some of the wide range of DVDs I own, and I’ll review some of them to start off the blog!