Close Encounters of the Third Kind (Steven Spielberg, 1977)- Very Good
Wednesday 30 June 2010
Tuesday 15 June 2010
Pan’s Labyrinth (Guillermo Del Toro, 2006)
Cast: Ivana Baquero, Sergi Lopez, Maribel Verdu, Doug Jones
Summary: In the fascist Spain of 1944, the bookish young stepdaughter of a sadistic army officer escapes into an eerie but captivating fantasy world.
Genre: Drama, Fantasy, Sci-Fi
I first watched this film way back when I was in sixth form as part my Film Studies course. Having already seen Hellboy and Hellboy II: The Golden Army I was really looking forward to watching Pan’s Labyrinth and I absolutely loved it.
Firstly I love the whole fantastical and supernatural theme that Guillermo Del Toro’s films always seem to be filled with, so much intricate detail is put into what’s on the screen from sets to characters that it’s impossible to see them all in one viewing. Everything looks stunning.
I think that this film is fantastic. The story of Ofelia (Ivana Baguero) and her family is heartbreakingly tragic but in some ways still joyful, especially when you see Ofelia playing obliviously in her little fantasy world. Despite this heartbreakingly tragic story it does have an oddly satisfying effect.
Despite the whole fairytale aspect this is definitely not a children’s film just so you know, there are a few gory moments (some that even shocked me) and quite a few scenes that would probably scare the bejeebers out of little kids.
This is definitely a film to watch, especially if you enjoyed Hellboy, or even Cronos or Mimic. And also for those that have yet to see the film it is in Spanish so you’ll just have to put up with the subtitles.
Firstly I love the whole fantastical and supernatural theme that Guillermo Del Toro’s films always seem to be filled with, so much intricate detail is put into what’s on the screen from sets to characters that it’s impossible to see them all in one viewing. Everything looks stunning.
I think that this film is fantastic. The story of Ofelia (Ivana Baguero) and her family is heartbreakingly tragic but in some ways still joyful, especially when you see Ofelia playing obliviously in her little fantasy world. Despite this heartbreakingly tragic story it does have an oddly satisfying effect.
Despite the whole fairytale aspect this is definitely not a children’s film just so you know, there are a few gory moments (some that even shocked me) and quite a few scenes that would probably scare the bejeebers out of little kids.
This is definitely a film to watch, especially if you enjoyed Hellboy, or even Cronos or Mimic. And also for those that have yet to see the film it is in Spanish so you’ll just have to put up with the subtitles.
My Rating- 10/10
One Final Word- BRILLIANT!
Saturday 5 June 2010
Jennifer's Body (Karyn Kusama, 2009)
Cast: Megan Fox, Amanda Seyfried, Johnny Simmons, J.K Simmons, Kyle Gallner, Adam Brody
Summary: Jennifer is a gorgeous, seductive cheerleader who takes evil to a new level after she's possessed by a sinister demon. The male student body succumbs to Jennifer’s insatiable appetite for human flesh. Now it's up to her best friend to stop Jennifer’s reign of terror before it’s too late.
Genre: Comedy, Horror
I wasn’t entirely sure about what to expect from this film when I started watching it. I had never seen Amanda Seyfried in anything before but my main concern was Megan Fox, having seen her performance in Transformers (2007), well what little acting there was didn't impress me.
I have to say that I was pleasantly surprised by this film and mainly because Fox’s acting was actually pretty good. Don’t get me wrong the acting as a whole was very good but it was definitely Fox that impressed me the most. It was refreshing to actually see her acting instead than just running around screaming “Sam”.
The film's genre is black comedy horror, but the thing that lets it down the most is the horror aspect or lack of it. There's far more comedy in the film then horror and maybe that's the way it's supposed to be, but the "horror" it does have isn't even enough to scare a fly. I think making it maybe a little bit more gruesome would have made the film just that little bit better.
My favourite scene is definitely the final sequence and the end credits, I just love the way it's done and I think it's a great way to end the film.
Plus that 'Low Shoulder' song Through The Trees is actually pretty good.
I have to say that I was pleasantly surprised by this film and mainly because Fox’s acting was actually pretty good. Don’t get me wrong the acting as a whole was very good but it was definitely Fox that impressed me the most. It was refreshing to actually see her acting instead than just running around screaming “Sam”.
The film's genre is black comedy horror, but the thing that lets it down the most is the horror aspect or lack of it. There's far more comedy in the film then horror and maybe that's the way it's supposed to be, but the "horror" it does have isn't even enough to scare a fly. I think making it maybe a little bit more gruesome would have made the film just that little bit better.
My favourite scene is definitely the final sequence and the end credits, I just love the way it's done and I think it's a great way to end the film.
Plus that 'Low Shoulder' song Through The Trees is actually pretty good.My Rating: 9/10
One Final Word: Excellent
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