Hmmmm

back into movies

Made an effort to see a number of new and old films of late.

Saw "Constantine" with 'J' last night :) haha. it was good, if a little hard to follow. Sorta ran along the supernatural theme/stereotype to start with and then just went way off that (also one of the few films based on comics that IS NOT gay). hats off to the director for originality, it was quite good. Keanu Reeves performance was good, he picked a good film. ive also read it was a first movie for the director, he did well for a first i think. plot's good, its pretty. worth the price of a movie ticket - yeh but not by too much

also saw "House of Flying Daggers" (bar 35 of the ending due to a blackout). cant remember too much say to think that it's the best martial arts film in a LONG time. sides a few subtle but well integrated errors like people flying through the tops of bamboo trees, it has a great story and still manages to integrate a good number of stunts (which for a MA buff is terrific to see). WELL worth the ticket price. go see it, you wont regret it.

Also rented out "Pulp fiction", "The Last Samurai", "Secret Window" and "Welcome to the Jungle" havent seen the last one yet, but the others are all great.

• Pulp Fiction - Quentin Tarantino made a fuckin terrific film. this one rocks... from what ive seen it must have been the first film to have parallel stories run and connect kinda thing. well executed. Vincent and Jules' conversations really made me think and laugh. i like them a lot, also Bruce Willis and (Ving Rhames? - big black dude) fight and subsequent escape from the situation they got into and among other things "the wolf" who manages to unfuck a situation admirably.
• The Last Samurai - although i dont particularly like or dislike Tom Cruise's acting ability (he's nothing special IMHO) this film is great. Particular moments i liked were the "too many minds" scene.....the seppuku (ritual suicide) of the defeated general (portrayed respectfully and well - stirring seeing the old man's resolve and the samurai all standing around paying respects to him as he dies) and lastly the combat btw the samurai and the new japanese army
• Secret Window - good performance from Johnny Depp. makes the film himself pretty much as the story isnt that fantastic. Ending reeks of a director who saw Fight Club and got inspired or dare i say got.. cough *faintly plagaristic* cough/inspired....

Anyway, thats my blog for the time being. I had a lot to say, just couldnt put what i wanted into words. Happens :

til next time, and as always, comments are appreciated :)

posted by Dave @ 10:52 PM