Burn After Reading

Posted by Jay Philips | Thursday, February 05, 2009

The story is all over the place, with Brad Pitt and John Malkovich clearly stealing the show. This movie contains great acting including superb performances by Brad Pitt and John Malkovich. The story is somewhat silly, but that is okay if it is made to be entertaining. There are a few interesting scenes, but that is about it. Frances Mcdormand is cast as a self-absorbed neurotic that I had no sympathy for. Brad Pitt does a great job as a half-crazy personal trainer. George Clooney, as a womanizing-adulterer/ part-time inventor did what he does best, entertained. The best character in the whole movie is JK Simmons as the CIA boss. But they can't save this movie.

I've seen many of the Coen brothers' movies and enjoyed. The only reason I gave this movie a "B" is because I would hate to give the Coen Bros. a "C" after all the great films they have done.

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Prom Night

Posted by Jay Philips | Thursday, February 05, 2009

I don't have much to say about this movie.

This movie is about a girl named Donna with her friends who are going to their senior prom. But there's a psycho that killed her family and now wants to kill her. I loved the killer they choose for this movie who was played by Johnathon Schaech. Johnathon Schaech is more believable as a disturbed psycho than any of the other infamous slasher-flick killers. He did a great job making himself look like what a real stalker would. I have to admit though, you know who was gonna die. What was gonna happen. It was way too predictable. But you still get scared.

If you are a teenager you will so enjoy this movie.

My overall rating of this movie is an "B"

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Meet Dave - Movie Review

Posted by Jay Philips | Thursday, February 05, 2009

I actually liked this movie, this movie is amazing. Especially when he's shaking that guys hand and imitating him. i kept rewinding it just so i could laugh at his expressions. I'm biased because Eddie Murphy is one of my fave comedian. It was a bit of a cheap film but i sort of like Eddy Murphy and the film was funny. I knew he had some previous duds but this film was actually good. His facial expressions never fail to make me laugh. (Lol)!

I definitely think you should watch it. "IT'S A MUST SEE"

FAVE LINE OF THE MOVIE:
I'm johnny dazzle and I'm fabulous.

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The Wrestler

Posted by Jay Philips | Thursday, February 05, 2009

A drama centered on retired professional wrestler Randy “The Ram” Robinson as he makes his way through the independent circuit, trying to get back in the game for one final showdown with his former rival.

The Wrestler. Quiet yet strong. Poignant yet never over the top. Stirring, nail biting, electric, somber, sad, hopeful, silently glorious, and releasing. Rarely am I moved to the point where I am in quiet repose over a movie for hours. I cried...my husband even shed a tear. I cried for those that we often never think about twice - the supposed losers, the has-beens, those that we so easily judge as being morally a bit bankrupt - we usually turn a blind eye to them not knowing or understanding their joy and pain and why they are on their particular path.

The people were brilliantly brought to life by stunningly brave and lucid performances from the entire cast. And yes, I agree with most of the critics that this is most definitely an Oscar worthy performance by O'Rourke - rarely do you see such pure passion for a role played out so effortlessly. Marissa Tomei was subtle, and brilliant. Rachel Evan Wood was every bit the embittered child-become-adult. The other wrestlers had this almost tortured beauty to them - their love for their sport and one another was quite apparent.

Everything seemed so very real - no one seemed to be acting. You lose yourself in the characters, paralleling themselves to one another while relating them to yourself. The camera work had a good deal to do with inserting the viewer into the lives of the people they learn to care for - everything was so subtle, yet somehow in your face - you can't escape the character - you aren't allowed to let your mind drift off to your laundry, the kids, work.

This movie is beautifully crafted, loved, nurtured, simple yet incredibly profound. You must go see, hear, and understand it. You will walk out feeling as if these people were your people - a bond that may stay with you forever.

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Poster of the day - X-Men Origins: Wolverine

Posted by Jay Philips | Wednesday, February 04, 2009

05 - 01 - 09

Centers on the talon-clawed mutant superhero from the X-Men.

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