We always see the flaws better in others than in ourselves ;)
"Oh, Eddie... If I woke up tomorrow with my head sewn to the carpet, I wouldn't be more surprised than I am now."....bahahahaha could very well be the funniest Christmas movie ever made... A ton of one liners and quotes... Chevy Chase at his best when he stomps a mudhole in the xmas display and walks it dry
It's cheesy, it's stupidly cliché, but I can't help but enjoy it whenever I see it
Gets better every time I watch it and always love the three endings, definitely one of my favourites from Tim Curry.
This is way better than I thought it was going to be. A solid slasher full of Christmas spirit.
A fairly straightforward and faithful adaptation of the stage production, Schumacher does a commendable job of bringing the musical to film. Perhaps it says a lot about how atmospheric the stage version is already, with the only real advantage here being in the ability to expand locations beyond the stage. Schumacher does add to the backstory a little and the opening scene from the stage is expanded upon to form a framing device that cleverly breaks up the different acts of the film. The biggest failing is it rarely overcomes the theatrical feel and Schumacher's choice of shots and composition are a little flat and stale for a genre that really needs a sweeping cinematic visual style. Ultimately however, the film stands or falls on the music and much of your enjoyment will depend on both the songs themselves and the performances of the central trio of characters. It may be well over 25 years old, but the historical setting of the film means the music has aged well ( perhaps with the exception of the title song, but this still fits the Gothic darkness of the particular scene ). This is certainly one of Lloyd Webber's best covering sweeping romantic songs to comic interplay between the cast. The film production gets so much right, from fantastic costume and set design, beautiful lighting and cinematography. Both Gerard Butler and Patrick Wilson are surprisingly good as the male leads vying for the affections of a young opera singer thrust into the limelight, though Butler's voice does occasionally lack the presence such a role requires. And there is some great support work from Minnie Driver and Miranda Richardson. But it is in Emmy Rossum that the filmmakers have struck gold - the central role of Christine is one that makes or breaks the stage production and Rossum absolutely nails the part - her rendition of Wishing You Were Somehow Here Again is stunning and her performance itself makes this worth seeking out as an alternative to the stage version.
i think of it like this: if youre going to eat a sandwich, you would just enjoy it more if you knew no one had fucked it.
Most of the fiction I've been exposed to involving Puritanism and witchcraft has revolved around the idea that the hysteria surrounding witchcraft in the New World birthed a greater evil than any actual witchcraft ever did. What Robert Eggers' debut film does so masterfully is blend the human frailties that come to the fore when witchcraft-related hysteria emerges with a palpable, thick and dread-filled evil that soaks into the entire film.
Much has been written of the lengths Eggers and his crew went to to ensure historical accuracy and they certainly do a magnificent job of creating an ambiance that never allowed me to relax while watching. The characters speak in quasi-Biblical tongues, their hair lank, their countenances sullen. It's a hard life they've chosen for themselves and it's made all the harder when Samuel, a baby, disappears.
The titular witch is used sparingly and two of her three appearances are images that will stay with me for a long, long time. Eggers does well to find a balance between not showing too much and showing enough to suggest a horror beyond what's shown directly: blood and fat, pale moonlight on gnarled skin, a weathered hand.
The cast are all extraordinarily committed and I admired just about every performance in the film. I was especially impressed by Harvey Scrimshaw - he perfectly plays a young man on the cusp of adolescence, questioning himself, his religion and the environment around him. The ensemble scene around him while he suffers from possession is the high point of the film and this is in no small part because of his staggering performance, veering from thrashing in the throes of a fit to religious ecstasy.
There was one point in the film where I was given a fright outright but what's so effective is the atmosphere of dread that's slowly and carefully increased throughout. I've been thinking about the film for days, and I'm sure I'll be thinking about it for a long time to come. Many commentators, on the site and others, were sorely disappointed that it didn't reflect the more prevalent trends in horror at the moment but I'm glad that this film has carried on a tradition of horror that seeps its way into your consciousness and stays.
It became a tradition to watch this every 5th of November. By far one of the greatest films ever made, must've seen it 8 or 9 times by now, always blows my mind. If I could rate it 11, I would.
I did not expect to like this one as much as I did! While I would say that the bucket for vampire movies is getting too crowded, I will certainly not fault an entertaining one for this!
The characters are rather quirky and it's shot mockumentary style (like The Office) which might be off-putting for some but you have at least give them credit for going through a variety of jokes here! Oh, and let's not forget Stu! Everyone loves Stu!
I expected something totally different when I went in to this movie and it topped everything. This was hilarious. Comedy horror done right! Love the cast, they brought the fun, the kid is great. Netflix seems to rock this genre, great movie!
This movie is a lot of fun with some funny moments. More of a heist movie than a comedy. Daniel Craig is great in this, I loved seeing him do something so different than James Bond. The Game of Thrones joke was the one of the funniest parts of the whole movie. Get you shit together George R.R. Martin.
i got a major problem with the premise: so they modify our genetics to be able to survive titan because we cant survive on Earth, right? so why don´t change us so we could.... just live on earth? ^^
Fantastic film.. Would highly recommend this to anyone, whether you're an F1 fan or not..
World Premiere Review:
Surprisingly good. I had a smile on my face throughout most of the movie and it's genuinely funny. The whole cast is spot on with Ewan hitting it out of the park. Having grown up with Winnie the Pooh, I definitely had an enhanced experience. Discounting for nostalgia, it goes from a 9 to an 8, only because the opening third is quite slow, but it's a very well made film. You believe the stuffed animals are living, breathing things...and you want to believe!
McG's directing turns what could've been just another teen horror / action / comedy into a kick ass Netflix original. Not the best you'll see this year, but better than much of what you'll pay to see in the cinema. Shout out to Samara Weaving (niece of Hugo Weaving--Smith in The Matrix, among others) who doesn't let the fact that she's eye candy prevent her from turning in a solid performance. You won't ask for your money back.
This will always be one of my #1 favorites! The songs and music are amazing, but I did not expect anything less of Danny Elfman. Summing up; I love Disney, I love stop-motion, I love 'monsters' with a kind heart, I love Tim Burton.. Can't get enough, this will live on forever.
If you try to apply logic or physics to "Wanted", you'll get a migraine headache. If you want a fun rollercoaster ride that's over quick, strap yourself in and watch "Wanted". I enjoyed it start to finish.
What's this? WHAT'S THIS!!? People are giving this less then 10 stars???
An intriguing concept, but the plotting is a bit of a jumble. Strives for greater significance, but ends up being an average thriller with some cold and sleek visuals.
One of Hitchcock's best films
A movie based on the board game Cluedo (which was always my favourite game as a child!) The way it is done is so clever. The characters are just like the board game with more background story which explains why everyone was in the house, I like that it also has 3 alternative endings. It's fun (the first time you watch it) to try and guess whodunnit!
One of the darkest, macabre and gruesome films I´ve ever seen.
'Mute' is a beautiful disjointed mess, especially in tone. Netflix movies are like airplane food when it come to cinema. I'm disappointed.
I know it's been rough for Duncan Jones in the last couple of years with his wife (Rodene Ronquillo) diagnosed with cancer and the passing of his father (David Bowie), and now this. It's incredibly sad that Duncan passion project couldn't live up to his vision. The ideas were there, but nothing panned out. I still look forward for what he makes in the future and hoping things work out for him.
Needs more Sam Rockwell thou.
Hilarious. It's funny how much of this still holds up. The end does drag on a little tough. I still think it should have ended at the graduation ceremony...
Fantastic performances! The directing is just perfect! One of Hitchcock's best.
Another one of John Hughes` 80s Teen Comedys. Imagine watching this one as a 15 year old nerd back in the time. Yep, that´s how it was for me and I bet for a lot of other guys, too. But even today as a grown up I really like this movie.
It´s kind of nice seeing some of todays actors at the beginning of their careers. And wasn`t Kelly LeBrock something to look at ? Name me one teenage boy who would not have liked his own Lisa ;-)
The year before his Oscar winning performance in The African Queen, In a Lonely Place delivers one of Bogart's finest performances; dark and complex.
Gloria Grahame is gorgeous and her performance equally stunning. She stands toe to toe with one of the greatest actors of Hollywood's Golden Age and never faulters.
Text book Film Noir, In a Lonely place should not be missed by fans of the genre.
