Friday, December 27, 2013

The Wolf Of Wall Street:

I have never seen so many naked people in one movie. I don't know what was more naked, the asses or the greed. Over-the-top excesses in every area you can imagine, and then some. There are some incredibly funny and some incredibly intense moments. If you don't know anything in this flick, you should. Well, maybe not some of the sex deviancy maybe, but about Wall Street's insanity. All the same, I spent three hours amazed at the slow-mo train wreck. 9/10

Bring extra popcorn. You'll need it.

Dan

47 Ronin:

Everything you expect; beautiful cinematography, graceful martial arts, mystical ancient Japanese magic, honor, unrequited but mutual love, jealousy, greed...a wonderful example of the genre exquisitely acted. Just no surprises. I thoroughly enjoyed this film. I love this stuff. 7.5/10 and would've been higher if I had something shocking or completely new.

Pass the popcorn.

Dan

Thursday, December 26, 2013

The Secret Life Of Walter Mitty:

I loved it. There is an "artists' heart" sweetness and flow to the film. The characters are gritty and real and loveable. Integrity, courage, dedication, and heart matter. So does keen observation...and catching your ride before everything blows up on you. Beautiful take on a modern literary classic. 8/10

Dan

Wednesday, December 25, 2013

American Hustle:

OMG. I think Hollywood has rediscovered the lost art of storytelling. I think these actors were all beyond phenomenal. I totally expect Oscar noms out of this. Jennifer Lawrence is supernaturally funny and brilliant, and Amy Adams and Christian Bale are the chess masters of emotional manipulation extraordinaire...maybe. I don't know who conned who...I think it changes minute-by-minute. More twists than a spinning windmill. But Jen & Amy alone together is a fire waiting to burn down the house. I need a new scale for this one. 100/100.

Dan

Tuesday, December 17, 2013

The Hobbit - The Desolation Of Smaug:

Tippsssesss on your toesssesss preciousss, yesss, on your toesssesss! It'sss MINE! MINE!! Sneaking and fire and fighting and eatingsss! Don't losssse our Preciousss little hobbitsess! Puts itss ON! * This has to be the penultimate Celtic dragon story, and the technology has finally caught up with the imagination! I'm seeing awards appearing like magic! Like an arrow from an elven bow, like a fish in a barrel! Love and faith are what everyone need, and courage, for where the dark things lie, biding and biding the time to BITE! 10/10...11/10...

Dan

Thought As Autumn Passes To Winter...