Checked out five movies at the cinema this week (plus Reservoir Dogs and Lady in the Water), here are the reviews:
Away We Go (2009) is undoubtedly Sam Mendes' most modest picture yet, and that is precisely why it is so refreshing. Maya Rudolph and John Krasinski are so intriguing and ‘cool’ that they seem like two of your best buddies. This is one of the more pleasant and enchanting shows to rear its charming head in this somewhat dull summer season. 8/10
Brüno (2009) brings in as many gasps from shock as it does laughs, while still being, debatably, just as satisfying as Borat. Brüno does well by pure dint of Cohen’s unmatched skill and uncanny ability to visualize, and then boldly perform, the most shocking skits possible. When you delve beneath the rough exterior, Sacha is obviously spinning the mirror on everyday people and asking us if we can see how ignorant and untrue most generalizations and stereotypes about homosexuals truly are. 7/10
Lady in the Water (2006) is pretty embarrassing; has M. Night lost his grip on filmmaking? What is most aggravating regarding this film is that none of the supposedly intelligent characters ever considered the prospect that nothing paranormal is really happening. The movie begins ridiculously and then somehow manages to become even more ridiculous. 2/10
My Sister's Keeper (2009) undoubtedly tries to be a film of distinguished compassion and splendor sentiments kept to a small amount. Their attempt is virtually unsuccessful, as they also try to make the audience reach for their tissues at every turn. The story and its moral is simply exquisite and charming, but its intentions are contradictory and ultimately leaves me, as a viewer, feeling manipulated. 6/10
Public Enemies (2009) is a respectable and slightly above-par glance at the short life of John Dillinger, however, by no means is it the work of art it could and should have been. The FBI's daring and innovative ideas may have succeeded, but the director’s certainly do not. While this film brings the facts and goes far with its knowledge of history, it just simply does not go far enough. 6/10
Reservoir Dogs (1992) is most likely Quentin Tarantino's most coarse and uncultured piece, but it powerfully competes for the merit of being his greatest. This film is an unprecedented, unchallenged, and unexpected tour de force. 10/10
Whatever Works (2009) was founded on a screenplay written by Woody Allen over three decades ago, but with his infinite wisdom and some minor tweaks the story is still culturally, mentally, and socially relevant. Larry David is a perfect muse for Woody; David triumphantly grips and embraces the script and his character beautifully. I know it is not as trendy to say this as it was once upon a time, but I adore Woody Allen. 8/10
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