Saw both of these fine movies this week. Both were a lot better than I thoughted.
I Am Legend - This was a solid movie. NOT an overblown action mess, it didn't have all that much action, although it had plenty of thrilling sequences, and plot-wise, they were perfect. I liked Will Smith in this a lot. The guy can act, and has a hell of a sense of good projects (next Summer's HANCOCK looks great and will make at least 250 million). Special mention of the evacuation scenes - probably a bit too realistic. Yikes.
Anyways, a lot of this movie is bleak as hell. From the empty streets to the emotional rollercoaster he goes through. It's worth taking a look at.
The Kingdom - Not a perfect movie but well-crafted. Peter Berg is a helluva director. Some terrific sequences here, real kick-ass stuff. The stand-outs to me were Jamie Foxx & Chris Cooper, plus their "Guide" that escorts them around. Jennifer Garner & Jason Bateman were good as usual, however, for the most part their characters didn't have much of a purpose to actually be there (I'm sure in the orignal script they had more to do). Regardless, another good flick worth your cashola.
Next on me list: Before The Devil Knows You're Dead, There Will Be Blood, Juno, and No Country For Old Men.
5 comments:
Really loved No Country, but...that ending...why so confusing from such competent filmmakers?
And...what's w/the continual Bateman/Garner pairing? (I just saw Juno...)...w/such duplication, they're really not helping in the worldwide efforts to make it easier to play the Kevin Bacon Game...kind of selfish, really.
How was the No Country ending confusing? I thought it made perfect sense.
I loved when Will chased the dog into that dark building, how tense it was and then the glimpse of the things...
MQ - Great scene. Had me soiling myself.
Soth & Matt - I've heard that the ending isn't quite what you'd expect. I'll give you my take as soon as I see it.
I haven't seen The Kingdom...what do you think of Peter Berg directing the remake of Dune?
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