Saturday, November 7, 2009

Shaun of the Dead

By request and only a week late for Halloween. One of the best new zombie movies in a long time but also one that makes me cringe when I watch it. They were obviously very high when making this movie and some of the things they thought were a good idea obviously were not.

1. Dramatic Relief

You know that goofy character who always breaks the tension a little during the really tense moments of your favorite action movies? This movie doesn't have one of those. The guys making this movie weren't trying to make a really intense drama, they were making a comedy. They ended up creating Dramatic Relief. Short spurts of really serious heartfelt drama that is completely out of place in a comedy. His step-father's dying speech was so touching yet completely out of place in what could have been a truly hilarious movie. Don't get me wrong, the movie is still very funny, it is just not as funny as it could be. Dear writer's, please stop interrupting my good mood with Dramatic Relief. Its pointless and annoying. Love, Me.

2. Consistency

I noticed throughout this movie as I rewatched it that they take a lot of liberties with their zombies. Sometimes zombies have super kung fu grip and you can't get them off without help. Other times you can run through a mob of 50 zombies without one of them getting a grip on you. Whats up with that? Are they lazy zombies? Or was that a crowd of Twilight fans he ran through? I really wish they would just make up their minds about what they want their zombies to be capable of. One of the zombies even kicks a soccer ball at Shaun's head! Next they are going to have zombies that can use guns! (I'm talking to you Romero, you hack.) Why can't zombies just be zombies?

3. Chris Martin

They had the dude from Coldplay in the movie. Thats almost enough to make me not want to watch it ever again.

4. I'm hungry

All this talk of zombies has made me hungry and I can't think of anything else that is really worth mentioning about the movie. Oh except for the time Ed pulls the car up and says "Whats up niggas!" That was kind of offensive.

Okay now as soon as I get a chance to rent some movies I'm going to write another. Thanks for reading!

Saturday, October 24, 2009

Where has the time gone?

Okay so moving, starting a new job, and getting engaged got me a little preoccupied but I still really want to keep doing this. I miss watching movies and mocking how great they are. Unfortunately I haven't been watching movies. Its really sad. I'm going to set aside some time and watch something amazing so I have something to write about here again. There will be posts again! Fear not...Not that anyone actually reads this thing anyway.

Friday, June 26, 2009

Star Wars

Its been a whole week but I'm back and taking on one of the biggest baddest movies of all time here. Star Wars has been one of my favorites since I was just a little kid. Its epic storyline, always cutting edge special effects, and wonderful characters are what really make a good movie. What makes them bad though?

1. Jar Jar Binks
No comment.

2. Star what?
To the masses who don't particularly watch a lot of movies and then don't watch Sci-Fi movies Star Wars and Star Trek seem to be the same thing. A lot of them have caught an episode of Star Trek on the television and didn't understand it. They automatically assume that all Sci-Fi is like dropping into the middle of a years old series and catching one episode. Then they assume that Star Wars is Star Trek and also Battlestar Galactica and Stargate. See how they all have 'star' in the name. I really just wish these Sci-Fi creators could have been a little more y'know...Creative. That way we wouldn't have so much confusion.

3. They have schools for that?
I'm not sure what acting schools these folk in Star Wars graduated from but frankly I'm not impressed. Star Wars had some actually just plain terrible acting. I'll give you that Harrison Ford go much better later on in his life but wow was he awful. When I saw Star Wars original trilogy as a child I never noticed how bad the acting was. When I rewatched them after seeing the prequel trilogy I thought "Wow...The acting was just as bad in the originals." Hayden Christiansen, I got some news for you. Delivering all of your lines like you concentrating intensely on remembering them makes you look like a fool. Natalie Portman, please just shut up and look cute. You know what...Obi Wan (Both Sir Alec Guiness and Ewan McGregor) you are pretty much the only decent acting in this story. WHAT THE HELL? You have one helluva huge budget and you can't hire decent actors? Or at least pay for them to take some lessons from Obi Wan.

4. Original vs. Prequel
The orignal trilogy had such a great story. There was one of the biggest and most awesome reveals in moviedom when Vader was all "Whos your daddy?" There was romance, action, suspense, comedy, even great little cute things to market. Then you have the prequel trilogy. We have romance shoved down out throats, we have action every two seconds cause special effects are cheap enough to whip out a lightsaber in every scene, there were some pretty funny parts but I don't think a lot of those were intended, No suspense at all. There was no big reveal. There was hardly anything to want to see in there. We knew everything that was going to happen well before it happened. Okay some people were dumb enough to not realize Palpatine was a bad guy but thats really their own fault. The story wasn't as good and especially when compared to its other half.

5. George Lucas is all about fanservice.
George likes to give his fans what he thinks they want. Though he didn't kill Jar Jar so my point is slightly ruined but we'll proceed anyhow. Boba Fett, bad ass mandalorian battle armor wearing assassin. In the movies all of like 15 minutes. He does play a pretty pivitol role but he wasn't actually even a major character. Fans LOVE him for his badassitude. George makes a whole damn movie revolving around his father just so he can use Slave I and Mandalorian battle armor so the nerds can fansturbate. Really unneccessary to go all out like that to put him in the prequels. Gotta keep those fans chomping at the bit for more though. Also did you notice R2-D2 and C-3PO in the prequels too? The story he made up to explain that shit doesn't even make sense chronologically with their orignal appearances. I'm also pretty sure there were more lightsaber battles in any one of the prequels than in the entire original series. Also they were 8 times as fast cause it looks cooler. And I forgot to mention that whole "Lets throw a bundle of wookies" into the movie thing he did there. That was slick.

6. Han Shot First.
He did bitches. Deal with it.

7. Jedi are apparently pussies.
How does one angry emo kid and a bunch of storm troopers kill the entirety of the Jedi in the universe aside from Obi Wan, and Yoda? I am pretty sure these guys could have put up a better fight. Shit Yoda could have probably taken out half that army by himself before the even realized what was going on. The whole "There is always a Sith master and a apprentice" thing annoys me. Its 2 dudes! Are you telling me all those hundreds of Jedi got their asses whipped by two guys one of which cries about girls all the time? Seriously Jedi, you are a bunch of pussies.

8. Did you even watch your own movies George?
When I think about all the cotinuity errors in this series it kinda gives me a headache. Many I have mentioned before where characters were places they just didn't have any right to be. Lots of things just don't add up. Especially when you include the Star Wars: Clone Wars into the whole mess. There are people that should know each other that do not. It seems like these stories are far too coincidental. There are far too many to list but it almost seems (like with bad acting) that it was tradition to include tons of continuity errors in the movies.

Well thats about all I can think of for Star Wars. Maybe its just tooo hot right now. I might have to come back to these some time and give it a closer look. The prequels are terrible and I really don't think I got that point across.

Friday, June 19, 2009

Transformers

Everyone is sooooooo excited for the sequel and it is making me sick. Cool special effects and lots of transforming robots. Sounds like a great movie. But not when the movie is actually about Shia LeJacktard and his crush on Megan Fox.

1. This movie is supposed to be about Transformers.
For most of this movie there is 1 Transformer and he can't even talk. WHAT THE HELL IS THAT? I remember Transformers were these cool robots who had great personalities and epic ongoing battles with each other over who was getting the All Spark. Optimus Prime was a real leader who actually did something other than say "I'm the leader do what I say." Does anybody even remember the names of the people that were in Transformers the cartoon? Probably not unless you were just on Wikipedia you lying bastard. They weren't important. The bad ass transforming robots were the main focus of the show. Now they are background characters to Mr. Angsty Teen and that really hot chick who we all pretend can't talk. The Transformers have less personality than a Twilight character. You get all of like 2 seconds to kinda get a feel for their personality than its just one huge battle scene for the rest of the movie and they even kill Jazz but you really don't care because you didn't even know who he was. I don't even remember any of the other transformers names because they weren't Hot Rod.

2. WHERE THE HELL WAS HOT ROD?
REALLY? WHERE WAS HE?

3. An Open Letter to General Motors.
You know that time the economy took a dump and you were closing down plants and had to file for bankruptcy? Why the hell were you giving cars to a movie company to destroy on camera? Advertising my ass. People aren't going to buy your shitty car because its a Transformer...Okay okay...some people won't. Not that I'm saying all your cars are crappy. Just the ones that are driven. Here is something to try instead of throwing money away. You can go ahead and make a better car. Something that might stand up to the Foreign cars. Than maybe people will buy them. Just a thought. P.S. Don't just extend your warranty again. Seriously thats just admitting that your shit is gonna break down.

4. Hello? You still haven't answered my quesion.
HOT ROD IS A FAN FAVORITE YOU PRICKS! ARE YOU RETARDED?

5. Please stop giving pretending these people can act.
We have seen Shia LeEmokid play a moody teen before. Its old. I really think you should stop giving him money to play the same roles again and again. Megan Fox is hot, lets stop giving her money to act when she isn't naked. She would make a great porn star except many of them are better actresses than her too. Well maybe she could just be naked. That'll work.

6. Is it cause he was too red?
Michael Bay is racist against Red Transformers.

7. This movie is a metaphor for Megan Fox.
Visually stunning and beautifully crafted to have a great appeal but in the end it was really very shallow. The story was rather weak leaning too much on human for everything. It was a good concept but nowhere near what it should have been. Autobots are Good and Decepticons are Bad. Okay...Now give it some depth. I want epic battle over good and evil not "We want it so you can't have it." Like giant robots on the playground.

8. Did I mention there was no Hot Rod?
Yeah...Not in the sequel either.

Saturday, June 13, 2009

The Collected Works of Wes Anderson.

By request. Because this one I've seen recently enough to discuss without re-watching.

1. Subtle.
Subtle humor is great. It makes you think and makes you really look at what you are seeing. Not everything in the world is subtle though Wes. You can actually just say something outright. Using imagery to bring across any point you make is not necessary. It just makes it seem like you are trying way to hard to be artsy. And please stop thinking of the most colluded insane imagery you can just so that you can look really smart later by telling people what it means.

2. You know that one guy in your movie...
I understand you like working with certain actors Wes. Thats awesome to show loyalty to those who have helped make you a success. They don't have to star in every one of your movies though. Don't get me wrong you could have cast worse people for the parts but you could have also cast better. Give them cameos, or small parts. Watching Owen Wilson have so many different interactions with Bill Murray, or Jason Schwartman mock Luke Wilson, gets repetitive. And confusing considering people that like your movies like certain characters and they see these actors as those characters and then they aren't actually those characters but a completely different character who looks like the other character. Or is this all leading up to some Subtle revelation that will be in your final movie which you will then point out to make yourself look smarter than everyone else again?

3. You are so hilarious I forgot to laugh.
If your humor were any more dry it would resemble a saltine in the Sahara. I get it. Thats your Shtick. You do dry humor that really stoned people think they get. You need to loosen up a bit with that though. Sometimes the humor was so dry that I didn't realize it was even humor till I watched it again. Than only because someone (Who probably heard from you while professing how smart you are) told me what to look for.

4. Wes Anderson is full of lies.
I don't know if people caught this while watching 'Life Aquatic' but secretly I don't think Wes Anderson does any kind of research to make sure the things in his movies are real or not. I can't say for sure but I don't think he has ever been to India either. What I surmise is that he and fellow writers Owen Wilson and Jason Schwartzman, (and probably Roman Coppola and Noah Baumbach too) get REALLY high before starting to write. These guys have to be out of their minds to think of some of this shit. Not that there is anything wrong with that.

5. Wes Anderson's Ego.
Okay...I'll admit I actually made up all that stuff about Wes Anderson thinking he is smarter than everyone and liking to point it out. But seriously every time I watch one of his movies it makes me feel dumb. Like I have to watch it several times just to understand what was going on in his head. Or at least discuss the movie with a dozen or so people so I can get some perspective on it. Wes, I love you man but stop making me look like a fool in front of my blog readers.

News: I'm not sure how long between posts its going to be due yo my hectic life. I'll try to keep putting new stuff at the least weekly. If you like the blog go ahead and Digg it or Stumble it help get the word out. And thank you for reading.

Coming Eventually: Great suggestions from some friends. Transformers, Indiana Jones, Star Wars, Back to the Future, Goonies, Labyrinth, (Pretty much every movie you loved as a kid), Some classics such as Breakfast Club, American Grafitti, Grease, Top Gun, and the list goes on.

Thursday, June 11, 2009

Slumdog Millionaire

Just a quick one today. I got work to get to.

1. Its too good.
This movie sucks because it is sooooo good that it makes everything else look like garbage in comparison. Its smart, funny, topical, beautifully shot, wonderful score, Danny Boyle's directing was top notch, it was unique, different, and just amazing.

2. Okay I'll admit it's not for everyone...
There are a few people who don't like this movie and I can understand why. Illiterate people who can't read 15 minutes worth of subtitles (Which by the way these are some of the easiest to follow subtitles I've ever had to read due to the changes in color and location to represent changes in the speaker). Ignorant racist people who don't like the people of India or their culture. People who don't understand that Love can be portrayed as something other than people humping each other like animals. People who think movies without explosions aren't worth watching. People who watch Nascar. Obviously nobody in their right mind.

3. Its a little gloomy at times.
It is just morbidly depressing to think of all the things these kids went through during this movie. From rags to riches they had to lie, cheat, steal, murder, almost be murdered, blinded, tortured, thrown in jail, treated like dogs. All that and this prick on TV makes fun of him for having a job.

4. Okay...I really have nothing. This movie was too damn good.
This movie is ruining my blog here. I'd like to say that there were some glaring faults that everyone, critics and masses together, just ignored like in many of the films I have looked at so far but really I am failing.

Alright, I need you to chime in. What didn't you like about Slumdog Millionaire? I need help on this one. Maybe even I have been blinded this time. If you know anyone that didn't like the movie ask them. Unless of course they fit into one of the categories I described earlier than you are just wasting your time.

Wednesday, June 10, 2009

The Collected Works of M. Night Shyamalan.

WHY?

1. Psych!
M. Night Shyamalan: "I made a decent movie with an interesting twist ending so now I'm going to make EVERY one of my following movies follow the same formula."
Fans: "OMG I was tricked again!"
People who are not retarded: "WTF? Again you damn tool!?!?! I hate you!"
People who are retarded: "Derrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr."

2. Once is enough.
If you've seen one of his movies you'll never want to see it again because without the twist ending they are awful!

3. People keep giving him money
STOP GIVING THIS GUY MONEY! Nickelodeon I'm talking to you. He lost Warner Bros. over $100 million on Lady in the Water. Do you really want this guy directing your Avatar: The Last Airbender movies? Twist ending: Psych! The Avatar is actually Jesus and that is why I white washed the cast!

4. Nice name douchebag.
My name is so cool and trendy cause like a 14 year old Goth kid I put Night in it.

In all M. Night Shyamalan is a douchebag who gets too much credit for having a fluke of a movie put him in the spotlight for a minute and he has way too much ego and needs to be kicked down a notch or twenty.

Coming Soon: IDK yet but something soon.