Sorry

by Edward Dunn

Sorry about the lack of postings, as of late. I have been a little under the weather.

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The Muppets

by Edward Dunn

Cast (Non-Muppets) Jason Segel........................ Gary Amy Adams...........................Mary Chris Cooper.................Tex Richman Rashida Jones............Veronica Martin I watched Labyrinth (1986) for the first time in July of 2007 (theatrical re-release). Walking out of the theater, I remember thinking a couple of things: 1. That suit David Bowie was wearing doesn't leave much to the imagination. 2. How happy I was, I had huge a grin on my face. Jim Henson penetrated through my very soul; that inner child that's in most of us. And for just one moment, all seemed right with the world.
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My Week with Marilyn

by Edward Dunn

People who are talented and good-looking aren't taken seriously, at least that's been my experience. Yes, beautiful people really do have to put forth much more effort. A 20th century fox; at this point, she was 30 years old, married to Arthur Miller. The focus of this movie was entirely on Marilyn. This movie takes place during the filming of The Prince and the Showgirl 1957. Inborn talent for acting, with no formal training to speak of. Next to Adolph Hitler, she is one of the most photographed people of the 20th century. An American icon, like James Dean, Judy Garland, or Ronald McDonald.
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Jack and Jill

by Edward Dunn

 

JACK AND JILL
91 Minutes
Director: Dennis Dugan
Writers: Adam Sandler, Steve Koren
Adam Sandler, Katie Holmes and Al Pacino
 
Oh, foe and cursed thing! What demon from the depths of hell created thee?
 
-Homer Simpson 
 

Nick Cage and Adam Sandler are having a contest of whom can make the most bad movies..

Sandler is slightly ahead in this race. There is a difference between the two. Nicolas Cage has major tax problems; he does not want to make bad movies, he just has to. Adam Sandler has too much money and too much time, his movies just keep getting worse. 
 
I crapped all over JUST GO WITH IT. Could this movie be worse than that one? Yes, I know that sounds impossible; like finding a temperature below absolute zero. 
 
Jetson's Meet the Flintstones, taking two bad things, and making something much, much worse. This movie is a strange combination of WHITE CHICKS and MRS. DOUBTFIRE.  
 
Every joke was about how ugly and stupid his sister was; we get it already (like 'Sheneneh' on Martin).  
 
It's one thing to make a bad movie, it is quite another to tarnish the good name of Al Pacino (the actor-not the character from TROPIC THUINDER).
 
How did he get tricked into making this 'movie'. I suspect black male. Al Pacino killed a family member, had sex with the corpse, before torching their residence with molotov cocktails—all so he could collect the insurance money. The insurance money is used to cover up a previous, more heinous crime. That's it, there is no other explanation.
 
 
Final Verdict: Guilty 15 out of 100

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Sidenote: In JACK AND JILL Jill kind of looks like BLOSSOM (Mayim Bialik), huh?, maybe it's just me.



Hugo (3D)

by Edward Dunn

Well, it's official, Martin Scorsese ended his love affair with Leonardo DiCaprio. He wasn't in this movie and he is mysteriously absent from Scorsese's last film, the documentary on George Harrison. Movie Tagline: One of the most legendary directors of our time takes you on an extraordinary adventure. Geez, Martin Scorsese must really have a high opinion of himself. But no, it's a clever play-on-words; the film is about another director (George Melies). Hugo has real actors, still, it felt like a cartoon, but not in a bad way.
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Melancholia (Mini-review)

by Edward Dunn

MELANCHOLIA
R
130 minutes
Director: Lars von Trier
Writer: Lars von Trier
Stars: Kirsten Dunst, Charlotte Gainsbourg, Kiefer Sutherland

A big rock is on a collision course with earth.
What should we call this movie?
ARMAGEDDON? No, that is already taken.

ARMAGEDDON, the 1998 disaster film. What do I mean by disaster? The asteroid or the film itself. Like the term 'Patty Wagon': is the term derived from the Irish criminals, or the Irish cops?

The best and worst day of her life.
Justine (Dunst) and Michael (Skarsgård) are getting married on a giant estate, with an 18 hole golf course. Well into the wedding reception, the two have sex in a sand trap on a golf course (now that's what I call a hole in one).

Shortly after the soirée, Michael leaves Justine, forever.

Melancholia is similar to 2001: A SPACE ODDESY, except there is more dialogue. I would call this an avant-garde, concept film; one that is a bit self-indulgent at times.

Much effort was spent on this film, this is obvious in every frame. Vibrant colors, rich symbolism, and soundtrack that is nothing short of sublime.

Some of you may think this movie is too slow. Why isn't Jack Bauer doing anything? So I'll say this:71 minutes in, Kirsten Dunst gets naked, but in the context of this film, it's not very erotic.

Currently playing in limited areas, which means you might have to rent this. Ideally, this film should be seen in a theater. Either way, I do know one thing: this movie will rock your world.

Final Verdict 86 out of 100