Film Review Of The Month
Tuesday, 27. October 2009, 09:08:53
Motion pictures are an ingenious invention. Especially the old black-and-whites. Imagine all the planning that went into wardrobe and makeup to achieve the hues of grey desired for each shot!
Anyway, film, movie, talkie, whatever you wanna call it, it's a moving picture with words. We watch, sometimes to learn, but mostly to escape into fiction.
Most people know that we watch movies somewhat later than release day - we wait until DVD release, and sometimes a long time after that.
October's movie:
What's it called? Tropic Thunder.
Who's in it? Amongst others, Robert Downey Jr, Jack Black and Ben Stiller.
What's it about? Well, it's a movie about a movie. The actors play actors who are shooting for war movie. They are thrust into deep jungle to get deep into character, but something goes mightily awry. They are convinced all is status quo and that the things happening around them are all scripted...
What's good about it? The "adverts" had me in fits, the editing is well done, there's a pretty big budget for effects and the acting is superb as far as comedy goes. It's a strange movie, but hilarious.
What's bad about it? Well, there are a few cameo appearances I thought were pretty weak. Also, the story gets a little thin at times, but the majority of the actors really do shine through.
So, should I see it? Unless you don't like to laugh, or hate strong language, yes. I'm sorry I've not gone into more detail - it's a difficult film to describe without ruining some part of it - it's really something you need to see for yourself.
Anyway, film, movie, talkie, whatever you wanna call it, it's a moving picture with words. We watch, sometimes to learn, but mostly to escape into fiction.
Most people know that we watch movies somewhat later than release day - we wait until DVD release, and sometimes a long time after that.
October's movie:
What's it called? Tropic Thunder.
Who's in it? Amongst others, Robert Downey Jr, Jack Black and Ben Stiller.
What's it about? Well, it's a movie about a movie. The actors play actors who are shooting for war movie. They are thrust into deep jungle to get deep into character, but something goes mightily awry. They are convinced all is status quo and that the things happening around them are all scripted...
What's good about it? The "adverts" had me in fits, the editing is well done, there's a pretty big budget for effects and the acting is superb as far as comedy goes. It's a strange movie, but hilarious.
What's bad about it? Well, there are a few cameo appearances I thought were pretty weak. Also, the story gets a little thin at times, but the majority of the actors really do shine through.
So, should I see it? Unless you don't like to laugh, or hate strong language, yes. I'm sorry I've not gone into more detail - it's a difficult film to describe without ruining some part of it - it's really something you need to see for yourself.
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