by Felipe Rosa
The Hangover Part II: I remember a time when sequels were supposed to be more of the same. This one is just the same. Maybe even less of the same, since it definitely is less funny.
Categories: Film reviews • Tags: comedy
by Felipe Rosa
X-Men: First Class: a decent entry to the series, better than it deserved after the last two, in fact. It’s good to see that they kept some thematic unity with the first two movies. The cast choice was inspired; so was the use of less known characters, making the reboot less tired than it could be.
Categories: Film reviews • Tags: action, super hero
by Felipe Rosa
The Tree of Life: a stunning piece of art, make no mistake. Not an easy one and I don’t think it should be. Visually wonderful. The narrative is rather unusual; however, it’s my opinion that it works like that. It’s a movie that need to be seen many times, on many different moods, moments, places and times of the day: something new will be noticed each time.
Categories: Film reviews • Tags: drama
by Felipe Rosa
Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides: a sad addition to the series. Dark and murky, uninspired actions sequences, bad use of the characters. It’s a waste of such a nice cast. In fact, the only thing that is somewhat inspired is the Duck Soup reference (but, that’s mostly because of the source).
Categories: Film reviews • Tags: action
by Felipe Rosa
Midnight in Paris: a good showcase of the difference between originality and freshness. Not (quite) an original to Woody Allen, this is still fresh, funny, interesting things to say and good acting all around. One can see why someone would fall in love with Marion Cotillard’s character, as well as with Paris. The dialogue sounds a bit too direct, didatic even, early on, but it goes away after a while. Good stuff.
Categories: Film reviews • Tags: comedy
by Felipe Rosa
Hanna: the previous discomfort with the story continues. However, watch again the lovely camera work was a great pleasure, and I noticed some more shots that I enjoyed. (Granted, I’m a sucker for long takes with moving camera, particularly when done with good reason and elegance, like here.) See what I wrote previously: Hanna
Categories: Film reviews, Revisit • Tags: action
by Felipe Rosa
Young Mr. Lincoln: in many ways, a typical Fordian movie, particular in his mix of respect and amusement for the old American ways. Almost refreshing is his portrait of a man who, nowadays, would be treated in a God-like manner, showing some traits that could be considered weaknesses. But it also lacks some of his usual muscularity. (And, neither here not there, but Fonda’s makeup was a bit distracting early on.)
Categories: Film reviews • Tags: biopic / historic
by Felipe Rosa
RoboCop: with very dated ultra-violence and special effects (it doesn’t look at all different from what Harryhausen did 40 years before), the saving grace would be at least a well-told or interesting story. Alas, we get neither; nor characters.
Categories: Film reviews • Tags: action
by Felipe Rosa
Moon: a good example of how a sci-fi movie doesn’t have to be an effects spectacle. A simple, good story will usually do the trick quite well. When you have someone like Sam Rockwell playing your lead, even better. Very effective, and as most good sci-fi, with something to say.
Categories: Film reviews • Tags: sci fi
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