ryshpr
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At the time of writing, this film had an 8.4 on IMDb and mostly 5 star reviews on Letterboxd. I had been waiting for this to come out for months, but I'd been a little sceptical that all these high ratings were just because this is Grace, Mamrie and Hannah's movie.
Camp Takota has a very simple and lighthearted storyline with some great jokes and some pretty solid acting from its extremely likable cast. Yes, this was shot on a minuscule budget and had its share of problems regarding distribution but it's beautifully shot and there are some incredibly emotional scenes that I really did not expect.
It's obvious that everyone involved in making Takota has a blast doing so and it really does translate onto the screen. It's a fun ride with some very admirable performances.
Camp Takota has a very simple and lighthearted storyline with some great jokes and some pretty solid acting from its extremely likable cast. Yes, this was shot on a minuscule budget and had its share of problems regarding distribution but it's beautifully shot and there are some incredibly emotional scenes that I really did not expect.
It's obvious that everyone involved in making Takota has a blast doing so and it really does translate onto the screen. It's a fun ride with some very admirable performances.
"He would kill to be you."
I'm not trying to imply that Taking Lives isn't a good movie. But the format was tired out long ago. Taking Lives is the story of a serial killer who takes the identities of the people he kills. FBI agent, Angelina Jolie is brought in to help the local police department identify the killer.
Although this type of movie has been done time and time again, it has been done in quite a different way this time. The level of blood and gore is quite significant, but isn't thrown in your face, it actually complements the plot and makes the movie itself very visually impressive.
The acting talent on show isn't too bad. Jolie and Sutherland particularly stand out, complementing the characters they are portraying. On the other hand I found that Ethan Hawke's acting is a little overdone at times. He tends to over-dramatise everything to the point of humour. This did only become apparent on my second viewing though so it shouldn't really affect first time viewers.
Story-wise I found that Taking Lives is really just like an elongated episode of CSI but nevertheless I was hooked from beginning to end and I felt completely satisfied by the time the closing credits were rolling.
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I'm not trying to imply that Taking Lives isn't a good movie. But the format was tired out long ago. Taking Lives is the story of a serial killer who takes the identities of the people he kills. FBI agent, Angelina Jolie is brought in to help the local police department identify the killer.
Although this type of movie has been done time and time again, it has been done in quite a different way this time. The level of blood and gore is quite significant, but isn't thrown in your face, it actually complements the plot and makes the movie itself very visually impressive.
The acting talent on show isn't too bad. Jolie and Sutherland particularly stand out, complementing the characters they are portraying. On the other hand I found that Ethan Hawke's acting is a little overdone at times. He tends to over-dramatise everything to the point of humour. This did only become apparent on my second viewing though so it shouldn't really affect first time viewers.
Story-wise I found that Taking Lives is really just like an elongated episode of CSI but nevertheless I was hooked from beginning to end and I felt completely satisfied by the time the closing credits were rolling.
http://www.theundeadcritic.tk/
"Oh my God Karen, you can't just ask people why they're white."
Believe me, it wasn't easy to pick just one main quote from this movie. It may be one of the most quotable movies I've seen. Mean Girls was Lindsay Lohan's breakout film role. It's based on the book Queen Bees and Wannabes and basically gives the viewer an insight into the girls' world of high school.
I literally can't fault this movie. It's a refreshingly funny and enjoyable teen comedy that can be enjoyed by any age and gender. The sharp, witty dialogue and jokes never miss and the actors playing the teenagers actually look like teenagers, not people in their late 20s or early 30s caked in make-up.
This film reminds me that Lindsay Lohan actually has talent. Of the time where she was an innocent teenager and not stumbling around wasted in clubs. I've seen this hundreds of times and it's still hilarious. Highly recommended.
http://www.theundeadcritic.tk/
Believe me, it wasn't easy to pick just one main quote from this movie. It may be one of the most quotable movies I've seen. Mean Girls was Lindsay Lohan's breakout film role. It's based on the book Queen Bees and Wannabes and basically gives the viewer an insight into the girls' world of high school.
I literally can't fault this movie. It's a refreshingly funny and enjoyable teen comedy that can be enjoyed by any age and gender. The sharp, witty dialogue and jokes never miss and the actors playing the teenagers actually look like teenagers, not people in their late 20s or early 30s caked in make-up.
This film reminds me that Lindsay Lohan actually has talent. Of the time where she was an innocent teenager and not stumbling around wasted in clubs. I've seen this hundreds of times and it's still hilarious. Highly recommended.
http://www.theundeadcritic.tk/
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