Sunday, February 22, 2009

Thursday, February 19, 2009

Let The Right One In (2008)

Don't like it. Characters and story did not engage me. The treatment and execution left me cold. 

The Wrestler (2008)

very nice.

Saturday, February 14, 2009

Slumdog Millionaire (2008)

Not bad. Danny Boyle proves that he's one of the most versatile and talented directors working today. The leads give this film its compelling emotional core. This may not be an instant classic. But it's done right for the most parts.

Thursday, February 12, 2009

The Curious Case of Benjamin Button (2008)

For the first part, I was really bored. For the later half, I began to enjoy the romance angle. Not a film I'd recommend, because it's really long and I did not enjoy it that much overall. But the makeup is impressive.

Tuesday, February 3, 2009

Changeling (2008)

Misdirection in casting. A script that lacks focus. Somewhat not-so-strong direction. And unspectacular performances. IMHO, one of Clint Eastwood's weaker films. Pity, considering the historical context that this film based itself on comes across as being filled with lots of dramatic potential.

Elegy (2008)

Slow movie that packs a nice emotional punch towards the end. Ben Kingsley delivers a fine performance. 

Doubt (2008)

A talkie-kinda film, not too different in nature from a play. Doubt is basically a character in the film. Strong performances all around.