Bryan_Roderick
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Shin Godzilla
Written and directed by one of my favorite anime directors: Hideaki Anno, Shin Godzilla is a new step for the classic giant monster. The film is also poking fun at how the Japanese government works with their reactions to nuclear meltdowns and constant tsunamis.
None of the actors really stood out except for Satomi Ishihara, who plays Kayoko Ann Patterson. She's a US special envoy who actually speaks pretty decent US English in the film. If you've followed the Ringu series from Japan she was Akane from Sadako.
Godzilla was cool at times. His hands never really moved and it bothered me how stiff they were. It was probably intentional to have it appear to be less computer generated. I especially enjoyed when Godzilla attacked using his radiation beam. The sound effects were on point as the classic sounds of his roar and even the beams were used.
The music, done by Shiro Sagisu, was almost all classic Godzilla music. Shiro also worked with Hideaki on Evangelion. Which was one of the better anime's from the late 90s.
Verdict: The movie can get really boring at times, it does this to send a message to the Japanese people rather than entertaining all audiences. I suppose the producers figured that people would go see it just because it's Godzilla so who cares what the story is. In a way Transformers is like a US version of Godzilla. Where people will go see it even if the story is bad. I wouldn't recommend this film for anyone except fans of gigantic monsters.
Written and directed by one of my favorite anime directors: Hideaki Anno, Shin Godzilla is a new step for the classic giant monster. The film is also poking fun at how the Japanese government works with their reactions to nuclear meltdowns and constant tsunamis.
None of the actors really stood out except for Satomi Ishihara, who plays Kayoko Ann Patterson. She's a US special envoy who actually speaks pretty decent US English in the film. If you've followed the Ringu series from Japan she was Akane from Sadako.
Godzilla was cool at times. His hands never really moved and it bothered me how stiff they were. It was probably intentional to have it appear to be less computer generated. I especially enjoyed when Godzilla attacked using his radiation beam. The sound effects were on point as the classic sounds of his roar and even the beams were used.
The music, done by Shiro Sagisu, was almost all classic Godzilla music. Shiro also worked with Hideaki on Evangelion. Which was one of the better anime's from the late 90s.
Verdict: The movie can get really boring at times, it does this to send a message to the Japanese people rather than entertaining all audiences. I suppose the producers figured that people would go see it just because it's Godzilla so who cares what the story is. In a way Transformers is like a US version of Godzilla. Where people will go see it even if the story is bad. I wouldn't recommend this film for anyone except fans of gigantic monsters.
The Neon Demon
A young and naive model tries her hand breaking into Los Angeles. She's a natural beauty surrounded by models who have modulated their bodies one way or another. Not only that but everyone else has their agenda including her make-up artist and the owner of the motel she's staying at.
Story-wise there are a lot of missing elements and unnecessary scenes. Visually there are some superb shots. The cinematography is almost second to none. Also the film is a perversion and a personal fetish for the director. It was never about telling the story but instead letting us into the mind of the director. There is so many scenes that have color being added and subtracted and symbolism. For instance there were many scenes where animals were used to represent different personalities, and the use of mirrors to show vulnerability.
I've enjoyed a film by Nicolas Winding Refn, "Drive". Top 20 at least. He's also directed one of my least favorite films: Only God Forgives. I can forgive Nicolas Winding Refn for that film especially when he puts out such a beautiful film since then.
Jesse played by Elle Fanning, you might remember from Maleficent, does a wonderful job doing physical acting. She doesn't need to talk much when her face expresses how she's feeling or her wants. A comparison that has to be made is the transformation she makes is almost identical to Black Swan.
Ruby (Jena Malone), Gigi, and Sarah are a group of girls who've been in the town for a while and feel threatened by Jesse. Abbey Lee's character Sarah is especially good at portraying this and I can't really go into more detail without spoiling the film.
All of the men in the film feel like sideline characters. It was intentional to keep the film focused on the females. Keanu Reeves is the most noteworthy actor in the film but his role is minor. There's really only one scene that feels completely out of place and it's Keanu Reeves and Karl Glusman's scene where they talk about Jesse. It was a play on sexism I feel.
Verdict: most people would have hated to watch this film. It's methodical, slow, and has very little exposition to help you understand what's going on. I'll recommend this if you're into dissecting a film and not prone to falling asleep through movies.
A young and naive model tries her hand breaking into Los Angeles. She's a natural beauty surrounded by models who have modulated their bodies one way or another. Not only that but everyone else has their agenda including her make-up artist and the owner of the motel she's staying at.
Story-wise there are a lot of missing elements and unnecessary scenes. Visually there are some superb shots. The cinematography is almost second to none. Also the film is a perversion and a personal fetish for the director. It was never about telling the story but instead letting us into the mind of the director. There is so many scenes that have color being added and subtracted and symbolism. For instance there were many scenes where animals were used to represent different personalities, and the use of mirrors to show vulnerability.
I've enjoyed a film by Nicolas Winding Refn, "Drive". Top 20 at least. He's also directed one of my least favorite films: Only God Forgives. I can forgive Nicolas Winding Refn for that film especially when he puts out such a beautiful film since then.
Jesse played by Elle Fanning, you might remember from Maleficent, does a wonderful job doing physical acting. She doesn't need to talk much when her face expresses how she's feeling or her wants. A comparison that has to be made is the transformation she makes is almost identical to Black Swan.
Ruby (Jena Malone), Gigi, and Sarah are a group of girls who've been in the town for a while and feel threatened by Jesse. Abbey Lee's character Sarah is especially good at portraying this and I can't really go into more detail without spoiling the film.
All of the men in the film feel like sideline characters. It was intentional to keep the film focused on the females. Keanu Reeves is the most noteworthy actor in the film but his role is minor. There's really only one scene that feels completely out of place and it's Keanu Reeves and Karl Glusman's scene where they talk about Jesse. It was a play on sexism I feel.
Verdict: most people would have hated to watch this film. It's methodical, slow, and has very little exposition to help you understand what's going on. I'll recommend this if you're into dissecting a film and not prone to falling asleep through movies.
Fruitvale Station
I got a recommendation to watch this movie. It's about a young man and the events leading up to a certain moment. The beginning part of the movie shows you the real footage that the film is based off of. You can tell that Hollywood picked up a lot of the dialogue and aspects that were second hand.
Michael B. Jordan, the young actor who did Fantastic Four and Creed, plays Oscar and cements himself in my library of noteworthy up-and- coming actors. He carries the burden of his life through each scene he's in and is deep down a good person who is left with precious little alternatives.
The most recognizable actor in the film is Octavia Spencer, who plays Oscar's mother. Her character is a tad stereotypical but believable. She has a wonderful scene with Michael B. Jordan that she displays her range of emotions.
Ryan Coogler is the writer/director for this and Creed. He really plays with plenty of foreshadowing and ominous warnings that only amplify the feeling uneasiness. Also his use of shaky camera isn't over used but makes the film feel more like an experience than a witness. There should be note that how he changed Oscar's character from the real story made it more emotional to watch. He plays with your own expectations in the film. At a few moments he makes you feel it's going in one direction and then swings it the other direction.
Verdict: This film made my eyes get watery. That's a hard thing to do and a film hasn't done that since The Last Samurai. I was shaken for a good eighteen minutes. If my wife had seen the film she'd be a mess. Everyone should see this film.
I got a recommendation to watch this movie. It's about a young man and the events leading up to a certain moment. The beginning part of the movie shows you the real footage that the film is based off of. You can tell that Hollywood picked up a lot of the dialogue and aspects that were second hand.
Michael B. Jordan, the young actor who did Fantastic Four and Creed, plays Oscar and cements himself in my library of noteworthy up-and- coming actors. He carries the burden of his life through each scene he's in and is deep down a good person who is left with precious little alternatives.
The most recognizable actor in the film is Octavia Spencer, who plays Oscar's mother. Her character is a tad stereotypical but believable. She has a wonderful scene with Michael B. Jordan that she displays her range of emotions.
Ryan Coogler is the writer/director for this and Creed. He really plays with plenty of foreshadowing and ominous warnings that only amplify the feeling uneasiness. Also his use of shaky camera isn't over used but makes the film feel more like an experience than a witness. There should be note that how he changed Oscar's character from the real story made it more emotional to watch. He plays with your own expectations in the film. At a few moments he makes you feel it's going in one direction and then swings it the other direction.
Verdict: This film made my eyes get watery. That's a hard thing to do and a film hasn't done that since The Last Samurai. I was shaken for a good eighteen minutes. If my wife had seen the film she'd be a mess. Everyone should see this film.
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