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I've been watching a lot of romantic comedies lately. Don't know why, but maybe because the advertising offers a refreshing change form all of the ultra-high special effects movies out there. Nothing negative about them I just wish that they put a little more into character relationships.
Which brings me to CHANNELS. Didn't really know what I was getting into. So, initially I thought "okay, another romantic comedy on the lighter side." I was kind of on track with the "lighter side." Then the story takes a turn and I was drawn into what was being said and the value of time in regard to the people we become intimate with.
This seemed like a very personal movie for writer, director and star, Nat Christian. And he delivers from his heart. As the main character, he gives a truthful performance, natural and he delivers his lines with great ease. Kim Oja as the female co-star makes for a great match with him. I cared about them. They don't play down to the audience.
John Kassir, Taylor Negeron, Ed Asner and Jan Van Ark round out a superb cast of high caliber actors who are in this movie.
CHANNELS is a romantic comedy that reaches higher and in a subtle and seductive way manages to do so.
Which brings me to CHANNELS. Didn't really know what I was getting into. So, initially I thought "okay, another romantic comedy on the lighter side." I was kind of on track with the "lighter side." Then the story takes a turn and I was drawn into what was being said and the value of time in regard to the people we become intimate with.
This seemed like a very personal movie for writer, director and star, Nat Christian. And he delivers from his heart. As the main character, he gives a truthful performance, natural and he delivers his lines with great ease. Kim Oja as the female co-star makes for a great match with him. I cared about them. They don't play down to the audience.
John Kassir, Taylor Negeron, Ed Asner and Jan Van Ark round out a superb cast of high caliber actors who are in this movie.
CHANNELS is a romantic comedy that reaches higher and in a subtle and seductive way manages to do so.
Why does Jennifer Anniston keep doing these soft romantic comedies? She is very talented and has proved herself. Why just put out these things?
It is not that the movie is bad. The direction and the story are fine and well done. Jason Batemen is great in his role and so is Anniston.
But the formula and the material keep them from truly shining. Anniston should be tackling more challenging roles. She has the chops. She just needs the right advice.
The movie itself is watchable, but offers no turns from you run of the mill modern day version of a romantic comedy.
One thing about romantic comedies that I wish all people involved would observe. Don't try to be cute. We are a more sophisticated lot than were the people when romantic comedies ruled the screen.
Everyone involved can certainly go for more. The movie looks good and it may be worth watching again on DVD.
It is not that the movie is bad. The direction and the story are fine and well done. Jason Batemen is great in his role and so is Anniston.
But the formula and the material keep them from truly shining. Anniston should be tackling more challenging roles. She has the chops. She just needs the right advice.
The movie itself is watchable, but offers no turns from you run of the mill modern day version of a romantic comedy.
One thing about romantic comedies that I wish all people involved would observe. Don't try to be cute. We are a more sophisticated lot than were the people when romantic comedies ruled the screen.
Everyone involved can certainly go for more. The movie looks good and it may be worth watching again on DVD.
I finally saw AVTAR. Wow. This is an all-in-one movie. Story, action, drama, romance, underlying themes and, of course, special visual effects that should become the standard from now on.
Writer-director James Cameron may not have received the kind of all around accolades for his works before this, but this should certainly put him squarely on a filmmaker's pedestal.
Everything about this movie works very well. And it gives us an "experience." Maybe this will get the public back into the movie houses.
And AVATAR is also a thoughtful movie. Something sorely needed today, although we are seeing more and more of them. It's time that the movies are catching up with what the world is going through. Our societies and our interactions.
My only concern with this movie is how it is going to play once it goes to DVD. It certainly won't be shown in 3D at home. Will technology have to catch up to this? I hope so. But we'll just have to wait to see.
Writer-director James Cameron may not have received the kind of all around accolades for his works before this, but this should certainly put him squarely on a filmmaker's pedestal.
Everything about this movie works very well. And it gives us an "experience." Maybe this will get the public back into the movie houses.
And AVATAR is also a thoughtful movie. Something sorely needed today, although we are seeing more and more of them. It's time that the movies are catching up with what the world is going through. Our societies and our interactions.
My only concern with this movie is how it is going to play once it goes to DVD. It certainly won't be shown in 3D at home. Will technology have to catch up to this? I hope so. But we'll just have to wait to see.