Alright, due to the fact that the weather is cold, icy and snowy it was time to make some headway on the ol' Netflix Queue so here's a glimpse into the recent titles on "the queue." For the movie, TV, music review we'll base the rating on 5 "Klick" Remotes. Get it "Klick" remotes. (Thanks Michael for the great idea...now I just have to find a graphic)
Secondly, I've decided to have a new side bar with the "Question of the Week" each monday I'll post a new question for you the reader to answer. Then all you'll have to do is click on the question of the week, leave a comment, and then check back for the lively discussion that follows. Should be fun! Anyway back to the movie reviews.
"Inside Man" - A Spike Lee Joint, starring Clive Owen, Denzel Washington, and Jodie Foster. This movie was a slick con/heist film that wasn't big into the explosions and killing that has become so formulaic in recent memory. Spike Lee doesn't lose his edge and throws several of his social commentaries into a smart, sleek, witty film, into a story that uses great direction and photography to trick the audience. The final presentation an intellegent movie that keeps you guessing all the way to the end. Superb acting and crisp dialogue sprinkle color into this fun film that also serves as a fable for modern society. 4.5/5 (Klick) Remotes
"The Believer" - This is a humble film that follows the life of a young man (Ryan Gosling) who is involved in a radical neo-nazi movement in the United States. The interesting part of the story is, he's a Jew. This film has its disturbing parts but in the same breath tells a story about self-identification and individual religous debate. While the hatred exhibited throughout the film is extremely difficult to swallow the story is well told and premise quite believable. (Afterall it is based on a true story) The heart of the story is religious debate as argued by individual practicioners of a relgion and the debate within a single believer. The film is a good reminder to constantly question your faith but to do so in a constructive and non-violent manner. The film reminds us that in order to truly understand your faith or that of another you must always devote yourself to the study and practice of that faith. While the story and subject matter is extremely intriguing the acting at times is over the top and overly dramatic. However, the film is very thought provoking and refreshingly independent. 4/5 (Klick) Remotes
"The Break Up" - I'm sure all of you know about this movie, afterall it was the beginning of the end of Jennifer Aniston and Brad Pitt's relationship. Plus as an added bonus it started the tabloid war over Anistion and Vince Vaughn Anyway for those of you who don't care about pop culture the movie is pretty self explanitory with the title it is about a couple who breaks up and the "madcap" fun, revenge, etc that comes with that. For all its hype is wasn't worth it, for a formulaic date comedy it's what you expect. The wife and I like the main actors but they weren't at their best in the movie. Aniston is still "Rachel" and the hollywood celebrity in this film and didn't branch out to touch the actress we've seen her as in the "The Good Girl," or as comedic as in "Along Came Polly." Vaughn, was his usual funny self but tried to throw some dramatic acting in there as well, al la "Psycho," didn't work all too well. Not the best for either one of the main actors but still a good "date movie." The supporting cast was very good at providing some relief Jason Batemen, Jon Favreau, and John Michael Higgins provide great jokes throughout the entire film with the best supposting role going to Higgins' creation of the Tone Rangers an all male acapella group made even better by the bonus features on the DVD 3.5/5 remotes.
Alright there's the first three on the queue for the movie binge that happened this past week next post... Sin City, The Brothers Grimm, and A Lot Like Love.
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