I enjoyed it. It's a little Hunger Games-ish, a little Harry Potter-ish, a hint of Mad Max, and set in Chicago. A bit predictable, and some mixed messages. I felt an anti-science undercurrent, a lot of pro-militarism, but also an underlying "think for yourself" tone. The romance is sweet, the people pretty. Don't over-think it, just pass the popcorn and have fun. 7/10.
Dan
630-275-0215 showing on caller ID.
Silence followed by beep, then female synthetic voice says "Good Bye," followed by disconnect
Calling the spoofed number gets Bell Sys recording saying "The number you have dialed is diaconnected. For directory assistance, you can call 411 or your service provider." Female voice on Bell recording. No message trailer. Message goes to silence followed by short reorder / fast busy, then disconnect.
Some kind of scam.
I LOVE this stuff! It is way easy to work with, moisturizesvthe leather, and shines up beautifully. It comes in a nice, wide range of colors, too.
I was checking with the gal at my local shoe shop, and she told me that wax polishes dry out the leather over time and make it crack. That is exactly what happened with my earlier pairs of Merrels. I am never using wax polish again.
10/10 - and I'll follow up in a few years with how my new pair are doing.
Dan
Beautiful people, sweet romantic love story, great chemistry between leads. The story is classic formula that wouldn't be out of place in an Elvis film, but without the music. He's the classic misunderstood rough-hunk good guy Dad thinks is bad and beneath her, she is the penultimate beautiful Spring flower just blossoming, at the height of color and glory. This is a movie for those who want to feel that young love, not those who want an intellectual mind-exercise. Walk in with your eyes and heart, and let your mind idle and drift along for the ride, and you'll be fine. 7/10.
Skip the popcorn and take chocolates...and your lover.
Dan
Winter's Tale: Poetic, gorgeous cinematography, magical, romantic to the point of breathless. Wonderful acting. Loved the special effects and artistry. I have to hush so as not to spoil, but one character was a bit...off. Beautiful story. 9/10
Dan
Yup, I picked it. Nothing like watching a gaggle of blood-crazed wenches go all warrior-crazy over their wet-behind-the-fangs crush-muffins with strange magic and three kinds of goo-gaa eyes. Hey, at least it has heart and passion and only the babes sparkle...when they wear fancy dresses and jewelry. Kick-ass fun, better than expected, funny, edgy, and worth some popcorn. Yeah, nicely twisty. Who knew blood rage could be sweet? 7.5/10
Pass the popcorn.
Dan
Beautiful acting, on both leads. Reminds me of why I want to run as far as possible from organized religion. Creepy secret society types don't have anything close to a lock on God. Some of their members do, though. Great story that gets past the evildoers. There is good in the world despite the insane clowns. Bonus, no explosions, no bullets. Like simple malice isn't enough? 9/10
Dan
Epic Gothic opera on a grand scale, in the same sense that Star Wars is a Space Opera...not as ground-breaking and iconic as Star Wars, but extremely fun and cool. Definitely worth seeing. I love the Underworld series, and this has a very similar feel and vibe. In fact, I would love to see a crossover of the two franchises. Yes, I think we will see more of Adam Frankenstein and his hot lady scientist. And gargoyles and demons. Beautifully done and very clever. This one will stay with me. I think they've struck lightning, and I'm predicting a cult following. 8.5/10
Dan
Old wood and poison. Black widows crawling across your heart. Bleak, bitter, depressed and scorched Earth. Listen to Julia and just eat the fucking fish, PLEASE! I can't recommend this movie. It's not shock, it's utterly heartbreaking. I have to split it in two and give it two ratings: Acting - 11/10. Everyone did an outSTANDING job of becoming their character. This is one of those cases where all the big name makes a perfect team that utterly delivers on their part of the story...which gets me to the SECOND rating; Storyline - negative 10/10. I HATE this story. It is a pit of meanness and cruel dysfunction that the words "over the top" don't begin to cover. I walked out of the film full of bleak sadness. Like I said, " Listen to Julia and just eat the fucking fish, PLEASE!" Shaking my head and trying to shake this monstrosity off...
Dan
Bleak. Depressive. Stark. Cold. Ruthless with a dash of heart. Frustrating. Isolating. Gritty, seedy, and too realistic. Stellar acting. Watch the hell out, headstones! Nutty, dirty, and entrancing. 8.5/10
Dan
Bleak. Depressive. Stark. Cold. Ruthless with a dash of heart. Frustrating. Isolating. Good music but just a breath shy of great. Gritty, seedy, and too realistic. Excellent but not stellar acting. Carey Mulligan actually CAN be a bad girl. 7.5/10
Dan
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
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
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
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
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
Better than the first movie. Acting: Top-notch. Casting: Awesome. Cinematography and graphics: phenomenal. Depth of plot: Amazing. This movie was timely and played perfectly on mordern psychology. Jennifer Lawrence deserves at the least a nomination. And it's just great storytelling. We're up two-fer this week in film. 10/10
Dan
Words have long ago stolen my heart, and this story did the same. This was written and filmed with the soft, magical eyes of a poet, and it will make and break your heart with ease. Beautiful cinematography, outstanding narration, incredible writing. Love, peace, and education are both gifts and privileges for those who guard them. So is memory. Just goes to show, smoke and shadows can hide beauty until the light is ready to show it. 10/10
Dan
