Interview with a Vampire

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This is based off the novel, of the same title, written by Anne Rice (which was based off a short story also written by Anne Rice).  This film follows Louis de Pointe du Lac who tells his life story to reporter Daniel Molloy. Louis tells the story of how he became a vampire, and everything that happened after he was given the dark gift. 

This film was directed by Neil Jordan. I can't say how well this story held up to the novel, but it did manage to please Anne Rice in the end. This film is made for a specific audience. It's made for those who enjoy vampire films, and for the fans of the novel. The story follows the vampire instead of following the victim which was a great twist. It presents a more intimate and mournful picture of vampires that audience's could enjoy. Even though it present a different image of vampires, it still retains the horror feel of the monster genre. This film manages to present a timeless feel to it. The costumes, music, and background makes the world vampires feel realistic. This film isn't for young children, obviously. 

The cast worked together surprisingly well. Brad Pitt played the role of Louis de Pointe du Lac. He was amazing in this role. He gave his character the deep emotions he needed, and kept him from being overly whiney. Tom Cruise played the role of Lestat de Linocourt. He was amazing in this role as well. He created the villainous vampire that audience's could love and fear. Kirsten Dunst played the role of Claudia.  She was also great as a child actor portraying the un-aging child. Stephen Rea played the role of Santiago. He was good in his role creating the villain audience's wanted dead. Antonio Banderas played the role of Armand. He was amazing in his small role. He kept his character from disappearing. 

I give this film 5 out of 5 stars! It's a great vampire film that will scare you as much as it entices you.

Answer to last blog: Director Timur Bekmambetov also directed the film Wanted (as well as Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter).

Que: What other vampiric film did actor Stephen Rea star in?

Underworld: Awakening

Dracula

Van Helsing

Salem's Lot (TV Film)

Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter

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This film is based off the mash-up (a mixing of pre-existing text with a popular genre) novel, of the same name, written by Seth Grahame-Smith. This film follows the life story of Abraham Lincoln in a different light. The south is controlled by vampires who gain their blood from their slaves. Lincoln begins by learning to destroy vampires in order to avenge the death of his mother. He soon takes on the challenge of fighting against all vampires within the United States, and politically attempts to make America a country for the living. 

This film was directed by Timur Bekmambetov. Now, this film's story is not meant to be taken as historical fact, or a historical joke. The explanation is in the genre, Fantasy Action Horror. This is merely meant to present a fantasy horror story! However, the story does bring to light American history, and old American value's of freedom and honesty. The story as part of the monster genre was good. It created a new, dark image, for vampires. Shattering the image of the Cullen family. The story interjecting historical fact was combined into a gothic, and  satisfying, story. The story is moderately predictable, especially if you know you're history. However, the film itself hurt the story. There was an excessive amount of gore that could've been better spent adding more depth to stories emotional sequences. The film was done well cinematography wise playing with gothic colors, tons of computer animation, and colonial Washington. This film was shown more as an action film, and did its job at being a great action film. It was great watching the axe in motion. There was a lot of unnecessary computer animation, but it did work for the film. The weapons used gave the film its period fell, even if they weren't presented truthfully. The make-up effects for aging the actors was well done. 

The cast was good in this film. Benjamin Walker played the leading role of Abraham Lincoln. Now, Lincoln is a hard character pull off, because he had both charisma and presence. Unfortunately, Walker didn't give Lincoln the presence, or power, that was needed for the character. He was good giving Lincoln emotions, and was good at the action. Dominic Cooper played the role of Henry Sturgess. He was good in his role as the man who trained Lincoln to be a hunter. He needed to bring more emotion to his character, particularly when he talked about his past. Anthony Mackie played the role of Will Johnston. He was great in his role as a best friend. Jimmi Simpson played the role of Joshua Speed. He was great in his small role. There wasn't enough to make his character connect to the audience. Mary Elizabeth Winstead played the role of Mary Todd Lincoln. She was great in her role. She created the emotional wife, and gave the film its story. Rufus Sewell played the role of Adam. He was great as the general villain. Erin Wasson played the role of Vadoma. She did good in her small role. 

I give this film 3 out of 5 stars! It's a great story, but it didn't transfer to film as well. It's a good action/horror film that brings evilness back to vampires. 

Answer to last blog: Actress Julianne Hough stared in the musical film Burlesque (as well as Rock of Ages). 

Que: what other film did director Timur Bekmambetov direct?

Cloverfield

Wanted

Hancock

Doomsday

Rock of Ages (2012)

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This film is a film adaptation from the rock/jukebox Broadway Musical, of the same name, by Chris D'Arienzo. This film follows the story of 1980's rock music through various characters. Sherrie Christian comes to L.A. to establish her singing career. She gets a job at The Bourbon Room, the birthplace of several rock n'roll stars like Stacee Jaxx, where she meets Drew Boley. Drew Boley is also trying to establish his career in rock n'roll. Stacee Jaxx returns to The Bourbon Room for his final concert before starting his solo career. All the while, Patricia Whitmore (the mayor's wife), is attempting to shut down The Bourbon Room to clean up the city streets. 

This film was directed by Adam Shankman. This film is full of big named actors and popular 1980's rock n'roll music. The story for this film is very generic and not deeply engaging. It is a story that satirizes the rock n'roll industry. It does however, present an era in rock music history. It also presents an opportunity to remind audience's of why rock n'roll is great! The story is told through its music, and through its crazy adult humour. The humour is highly sexual and drug/alcohol oriented, so I would not recommend bringing small children to this film. There is also some gay humour that is great for the film. It was not too over the top, and it wasn't boring. The music was great, and the film sequences worked well together. It also felt as if you were watching a live concert. The music created the characters and the era. The costumes were highly eccentric, as they needed to be. The wigs finished that 1980's feel perfectly. Using The Bourbon Room as its main backdrop was great. It was a small popular club that housed several of the biggest stars. The story also focused on the complications that Rock n'roll face between women of ethical values, greedy managers, and studio executives lack of appreciation for the genre. This film was made for classic rock lovers and comedic audiences. 

The cast worked well together creating amazing characters. Julianne Hough played the role of Sherrie Christian. "Sister christian oh the time has come".  She was good in her role of being the naive rock n'roll girl.  Diego Boneta played the role of Drew Boley. He was good playing the naive rocker. Tom Cruise played the role of Stacee Jaxx. He was great playing the character role of a rock legend. He proves he's a much better character actor. Catherine-Zeta Jones played the role of Patricia Whitmore. She was great to watch in this film-even if the role is unexpected. Alec Baldwin played the role of Dennis Dupree. He gave the film som great humour as the club owner. Russell Brand played the role of Lonny. He gave the film great comedy without going to far. Paul Giamatti played the role of Paul Gill. He was great playing the sleaze manager. Malin Akerman played the role of Constance Sack. She was good in her small role of the reporter. 

I give this film 5 out of 5 stars! It does a great job in bringing back classic rock to modern audiences. It also provides great humour to a generic story. 

Answer to last blog: Enrico Casarosa, director of the short La Luna, was the art director for the Disney Pixar film Ratatouille. 

Que: What other musical has actress Julianne Hough starred in?

Chicago

Moulin Rouge

Nine

Burlesque

Brave (2012)

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Princess Merida lives in 10th century Scotland with her parents and her three little brothers. Her mother, Queen Elinor, has attempted to raise Merida to be a lady like herself. After learning that her future husband will be decided on a contest, Merida challenges the traditions of her kingdom. Afterwards, she finds a witch in the woods who gives her a spell to change her fate. 

This film was directed by Mark Andrews, Brenda Chapman, and Steve Purcell. This 100 minute film has a different a new feel form other Pixar films, because it has more of feminine perspective (having its first female protagonist and female bonding). It is also different because it is Pixar's first fairytale adventure film that harkens to Disney classic animated features. There is an opening short to this film called La Luna which was directed by Enrico Casarosa. The opening created a cute and magical opening for the film. This film has a great heartwarming story that focuses around mother daughter relationships. The addition of magic was subtle, but could've been explored a little more. The villain, Mordu, and the witch also felt unnecessary. Mordu was great for the story, but he could've been better applied. The story is also confusing in that it should have been more of a chick flick, and less about drunken men chasing a bear. However, all the elements come together for a great ending. The story didn't have that build up in tension and adventure that it needed to have. The film was adorable in several moments. The film's pacing was awkward focusing on the wrong parts of the story. It was however, darker and more realistic, than other Pixar/Disney films. For instance, there is some nudity and very subtle adult humour. There is some action in the film that compliments the story. The folklore music was a great compliment for the film, and the backdrop was also a treat to watch. The digital effects were great to watch in this film. It is truly impressive to see how far digital animation has come along-especially if you watch the realistic movements of the arrow. 

The cast was good together, and created decent heartfelt characters. Kelly MacDonald voiced the character Merida. She was great in this role. She created a tomboy princess which is different for Pixar films. She gave her character power and emotional depth. Emma Thompson voiced the character Elinor. She was good as the mother. It was unfortunate that she was over powered by Connolly. Billy Connolly voiced the character Fergus. He was a great comedic character that brought pure male personality to the film. He did tend to over power the other cast, but he was fun to watch. 

I give this film 4 out of 5 stars! It is a good Pixar film, but it broke too much new ground that Pixar wasn't ready to break. It is a good heartfelt story, but it lacked appropriate pacing and focus. 

Answer to last blog: Actor Arnold Schwarznegger made a cameo appearance in the beginning of the film The Rundown. 

Que: What other Disney Pixar film did Enrico Casarosa work as art director?

Tangled

The Princess and the Frog

Cars

Ratatouille

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The Rundown (Welcome to the Jungle)

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This film follows Beck, a bounty hunter, working for a man he owes money to. He agrees to a final retrieval. He sets out to Brazil to find his boss' son, Travis Walker. Beck soon finds himself pulled into the search of el Gato Diablo (the devil cat, a golden statue).  Travis is the only person in El Dorado (Helldorado) who knows where el Gato Diablo is located. This makes him a target for Hatcher, a man who owns the mine and all other commerce in the town. It also makes him the target for the rebels fighting against Hatcher. 

This film was directed by Peter Berg, and is a comedic action film. This film was Dwayne Johnson's first true Hollywood role. This film was a good start for his career. The cinematography at times makes the film appear like a cheesy cartoon, as does its story. The story has a good premise for an action comedy film. The story as creates it as a generic action film, but it gives it some heart. At the same time the cinematography complimented the natural background of the jungle around the actors. The action was good in this film. Dwayne doesn't use guns in this film until the end. This allowed for some good basic action even if it was slightly glamorized by Hollywood effects. The physical action takes audiences back to Bruce Lee style films where one man takes down hundreds. This film, even though its an action comedy, is a very clean film. The film can get over the top in its comedy, but it does good in action. Children can watch it without being exposed to something too negative. (Watch out for monkeys!)

The cast worked well together. They kept themselves from going too over the top, and created a decent comedic action film. Dwayne Johnson, the Rock, played the role of Beck. He was good in this role. He let go of his pride and presented himself as more than just a wrestler. Seann William Scott played the role of Travis Walker. He was great in this film. He gave the film a lot of comedic timing. Rosario Dawson played the role of Marianna. She was good playing the female fighter. Christopher Walken played the role of Hatcher. He was an amazing villain for this film. He gave his character humour without lessing his villainous personality. 

 I give this film 4 out of 5 stars! It was a good action comedy film. It did get cartoonish at times, but it gave a generic story heart. 

Answer to last blog: Dwayne Johnson voice acted in the film Planet 51, and starred in the film Walking Tall. 

Que: Which action star made a cameo appearance in the beginning of this film?

Sylvester Stallone

Steve Austin

Bruce Willis

Arnold Schwarznegger

Walking Tall (2004)

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This film is a remake of a 1973 film, of the same title, and is based off the life of Sheriff Buford Pusser. Chris Vaughn has returned to him hometown in kitsnap County, Washington. When Vaughn returns he comes home to an unexpected surprise. The town has been over run with sex and drugs that remains linked to a casino owned by Jay Hamilton. After being attacked, Vaughn decides to take a stand and becomes the sheriff.

This film was directed by Kevin Bray. This film isn't an exact autobiography of Sheriff Buford Pusser. The character's name was changed, and he moved to a different county. It's obviously not like the original 1973 film. This film is more dedicated to his memory, as is its sequels (and yes there were sequels). The films stories are generally based around a sheriff who fights against drugs, vulgar sexuality, and gambling. So the story is very good versus bad making it a simple basic action plot. It's a generic action film, but the action is good. The action has a realistic feel to it. The cedar block of wood as a weapon was unique. It created controversy because director Bray wanted to use a bat instead of a block of wood. They just added a handle to it for a compromise. This did spend more time focusing on action than its story, and character build-up. Which isn't bad for a straight up action film. Surprisingly for a small town, and the main character's weapon choice, there was a ton of massive gunfire.

The actors worked well together, but the characters were too generic. Dwayne Johnson, the Rock, played the role of Chris Vaughn. This film really opened up his acting career in Hollywood. He was good playing the hero for this film. Johnny Knoxville played the role of Ray Templeton. He was good playing the comical best friend. Neal Mcdonough played the role of Jay Hamilton. He was an amazing villain in this film. Ashley Scott played the role Deni. She provides the film with its innocent sexuality in that she is rarely fully dressed.

I give this film 5 out of 5 stars! It is a good simple action film. It's a great film to remind us that you don't need a gun to be an action hero.

Answer to last blog: Actor Wentworth Miller also played the role of Chris Redfield in the film Resident Evil: Afterlife (as well as Dr. Adam Lockwood from the film Underworld).

Que: What other film has Dwayne Johnson stared in?

2 Fast 2 Furious
Planet 51
A Dirty Shame
Timeline

Underworld (2003)

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This film follows Selene is a vampire death dealer (a vampire that hunts lycans-werewolves) fighting in a 600 year old war between the two species. Selene see's a pack of lycans chasing after a human named Michael Corvin. She goes after him to try and find the reason. This leds her to uncovering the mysteries that have haunted both species for centuries, and secrets about her own past. 

This film was written and directed by Len Wiseman. This film was a great start for this popular franchise. It wasn't just made for those who enjoy vampire and werewolf films. It has a gothic romantic story behind it that is propelled by its characters. The story was greatly developed. It had enough to explain the reason for their feud, and the main characters that started it (Viktor and Lucian). It also allowed for enough story to add to the characters. The ending of the story did feel like they were throwing nothing but twists in there. That might be because I just watched the special extended edition. Also, if watching the films back to back, then there isn't a wholly smooth flow between all of the films. The main points remain the same which is great. This film has amazing gothic stylings to it. The gothic world compliments the gothic attire perfectly. The special effects were well done. In the ending battle it did get slightly over the top, and felt more like watching a kung-fu movie. It was great to see they eyes constantly changing based on the various characters moods. The vampire and werewolf special effects were well done, and not overplayed. The effects for Michael's transformation was grotesque. It was great to know that most of it was mainly done with make-up and prosthetics. Although, with the actor it looked really bizarre. 

The cast worked great together. They each created different aspects to this war. Kate Beckinsale played the role of Selene. She was great at playing the fighter vampire. She gave the impression of age and agression which was perfect for her character. Scott Speedman played the role of Michael Corvin. He was good at playing Beckinsale's opposite. He gave the film its heart. Shane Brolly played the role of Kraven. He was great at playing the slimy character that everyone could easily hate. Michael Sheen played the role of Lucian. He was great playing the enraged werewolf. He showed the opposing side with some refinement. Bill Nighy played the role of Viktor. He was great playing the leader of the vampire coven. He made his character a bad-ass while keeping some class. Sophia Myles played the role of Erika. She was good in her small role. 

I give this film 5 out of 5 stars! It is a great gothic film. It gives a full in-depth story, and has some good special effects. 

Answer to last blog: Actor Tim Blaney, also did the voice for Number/Johnny Five in the film Short Circuit (as well as Frank the Pug from Men in Black I and II). 

Que: What other popular action film did actor Wentworth Miller (Dr. Adam Lockwood from Underworld) also star in?

Resident Evil: Afterlife

The Avengers

Limitless

Transformers

Men in Black

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This film is based off Marvel/Malibu comics, of the same title, written by Lowell Cunningham. This film follows James Edwards, a police for N.Y.P.D., who discovers that aliens exist on this planet while on a chase. He meets Agent Kay from MiB, and is decides to join MiB to fight against alien scum. A bug arrives on Earth to take the Galaxy from the Arquillian prince. This places Earth in the middle of a possible intergalactic war. 

This film was directed by Barry Sonnenfeld, and was the first in the film trilogy. This film received great appraise which is unusual for a comedic science fiction film. This film had great visual affects for a 1997 film. It used puppetry, computer animation, and make-up effects. The culmination gave the film an awesome realistic feel, because it found the perfect balance. The culmination has allowed the film to last through the change of time, or at least keep from looking like crap. The script also provided for a famous film quote. The simplistic story was great for this type of film. It created a believable world. The comedy came from the character reactions to the situations around them. The story also allowed for great character development. One of things that I enjoyed was how much of the story was hinted at in the beginning of the film. 

The cast was great together. Will Smith played the role of James Edwards/Agent J. He was the comic relief in this film. At times he did get slightly over the top, but he was good to watch in this film. Tommy Lee Jones played the role of Agent K. He was great playing the opposite of Will Smith. He played the stoic experienced partner. Linda Florentino played the role of Laurel. She was good in her small role. Vincent D'Onofrio played the role of Edgar/the bug. He was great at creating the disgusting villain that everyone could hate. RIP Torn played the role of Zed. He was good playing the boss of MiB, and providing an unexpected comedic humour to the film. 

I give this film 5 out of 5 stars! It still remains a great film for modern audiences to enjoy. This film also began the MiB franchise. 

Answer to last blog: Actress Rosario Dawson and Actor Will Smith also starred in the film Seven Pounds, as well as Men in Black II. 

Que: Actor Tim Blaney, the voice of Frank the Pug, also voiced what other popular character?

The Grinch (How the Grinch Stole Christmas)

Number Five/Johnny Five (Short Circuit)

Worm Guy (MiB)

Earl Sinclair (Dinosaurs)

Men in Black II

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This film is the sequel to Men in Black I, and is based off the Malibu/Marvel comics, of the same name, written by Lowell Cunningham. This film follows Agent J who is continuing on his work at MiB, and having trouble keeping a partner. When Serleena arrives to retrieve the Light of Zartha, J finds himself forced to bring back agent K. 

This film was directed by Barry Sonnenfeld. This film carried on after the popularity of its first film. However, this film failed to receive the full success that the first one had. This went more for a comical kind of cheesiness feel. The story was a great. It had a deep emotional story that was full of comedy. It was great seeing more of the Pug alien, and the worms, in this film. It was also nice knowing that most of them was puppetry work. They added a lot of personality to the film. The other aliens were done amazingly well. The animation done for Serleena's alien form was great. It made her appear highly menacing. The special effects were good, but failed to compare to the first film. This is a film that you'll enjoy seeing once in a while, but not an cult classic. 

Most of the actors were good. It was great seeing the two leading actors return for this film. Will Smith played the role of Agent J. He was great in this film keeping true to his established character from the first film. Tommy Lee Jones played the role of Agent K. He was great playing the stoic opposite to Will Smith. The two together provide great sarcastic humour that makes them great to watch. Lara Flynn Boyle played the role of Serleena. She was okay, but she was the general cheesy villain. Johnny Knoxville played the role of Scrad/Charlie. He went way too over the top cheesy with his two characters. Rosario Dawson played the role of Laura Vasquez. She was good at being the general heroine.

I give this film 3 out of 5 stars! It had plenty of potential, but it fail short a lot of the time. It felt like a film made more children. A lot of it stemmed from its cheesiness.

Answer to last blog: Actress Fernanda Andrade and Actor Evan Helmuth both stared in the television series CSI: NY.

Que: What other film has actress Rosario Dawson and actor Will Smith both star in?

The Adventures of Pluto Nash
I Am Legend
Man of the House
Seven Pounds

The Devil Inside

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This film is follows the story of Isabella Rossi, years after her mother's, Maria Rossi's, exorcism turned into the murder of three people. The church has refused to admit that the exorcism was sanctioned, and the Roman asylum that holds her believes its nothing more than a mental illness. Isabella allows herself to be documented by Michael Schaefer as she travels to Rome to try and learn more about her mother. During her visit, she begins to believe that her mother is truly possessed by multiple demons. 

This film was directed by William Brent Bell, and was a low budget film. This was Bell's first major horror film to be released to theaters. It was expected to be the next Paranormal Activity which is why there was so much advertisement for the film. However, this film failed to provide any true horror. It offered several chilling sequences, but it stopped short before any real payoff occurs. The story is told through found footage-which is officially a genre style now. The story begins with a great opening, but then it drops the ball after they try to decide if Maria Rossi is really possessed or not. After that scene, the film goes in a different direction. This makes it uneven with its anticlimactic ending. It doesn't need to be some big pay-off, but there needs to be something. (Paranormal Activity didn't have much, but it left audiences terrified.) Before the ending credits start there is a website mentioned, www.therossifiles.com. The website does exist, and it provides clips that weren't fully shown in the film. This was an attempt to gain the favor of horror movie audiences, but that's the main reason it failed. Good horror just happens-it's not something that comes from marketing unfortunately. The few special effects used in this film were good. It was great watching how many ways a body can be contorted. 

The story might've failed, but the acting was actually good. It was unfortunate that the story didn't allow any more depth to the characters. They used unknown actors for this film. Fernanda Andrade played the leading role of Isabella Rossi. She was good in her role creating the woman caught in the middle of this demonic world. Evan Helmuth played the role of Father David Keane. He was good for his role. His role was very limited, but he managed to make it stand out. Simon Quarterman played the role of Father Ben Rawlings. His role was a general exorcist priest who is caught unprepared. Ionut Grama played the role of Michael Schaefer. He was good in his limited general role of camera man. Every "found footage" has one. Suzan Crowley played the role of Maria Rossi. She was great playing the role of the possessed. She gave the film its horror appeal, and it made her worth watching. 

I give this film 2 out of 5 stars! The film had several chilling moments. It just failed with a confusing story and lack of general ending. 

Answer to last blog: Actor Idris Elda also starred in the role of Heirmdall (Thor), as well Janek (Prometheus). 

Que: What television have actors Fernanda Andrade and Evan Helmuth both starred in?

NCIS

CSI: Miami

CSI: NY

Law and Order: LA

Prometheus

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This film is a prequel to the Alien franchise. Two scientists, Elizabeth Shaw and Charlie Holloway, discover similar drawings all over the Earth. This pulls them to follow suit, with the help of Weyland Corporations, and try to discover an alien race that may have possibly created humanity. This leads them to some of the darkest discoveries of mankind.

This film was directed by Ridley Scott, the first director for the Alien film. The opening sequence, an advertisement, for The Secret Life of Pi, was way too unexpected. This film is a prequel to the Alien franchise attempting to answer the question of who the traveller was in the first film. It differentiates itself from the Alien franchise with its story, screenshots, and various alien life. The story remains predictable, because everything is revealed too early. Since it is revealed too early, it leaves the remainder of the film to show unnecessary things. There was so much various mutations happening that it defeated the meaning behind the story. The story also created several more questions instead of attempting to answer the highlight of the film. There should have been more than five minutes of the scientists discovering the alien maps that could've helped to build more suspense to the story. Although, it was great to see the Xenomorph alien appear in the ending of the film! ^_^ The special effects for all the mutations, new technology, and the planet was done amazingly well. The affects gave the film a grandiose look. There was some fear, but not enough to make it a horror/science fiction film. There was enough gore to keep it from being small child friendly.

There is a lot of passionless acting, or limited passion acting. It makes sense for an android to be void of emotion, but that doesn't mean he should be out shadowing the humans. Noomi Rapace played the role of Elizabeth Shaw. She was good at not being another Weaver. However, she didn't create a strong vulnerable character. The most intensity she presents is when she is screaming her lungs out. Michael Fassbender played the role of David. He was great in his role of the android. He conveyed a deep longing for information, and a fascination with life. Charlize Theron played the role of Meredith Vickers. She was good in this role. She played the hard ass protector of the ship for a while. Her character tended to change way too often that their was no real connection or continuity. Logan Marshall-Green played the role of Charlie Holloway. He was good in his role. He was limited to what his character was and became. Idris Elba played the role of Janek. He was great at making his character stand out among the other cast as the Prometheus' captain (the ship).

I give this film 3 out of 5 stars! It has a lot of great potential, but the film needed better focus. It needed character focus and story focus. It had a lot of great special effects and alien creations.

Answer to last blog: Voice actress Adriana Casselotti voice acted the character Snow White in the Disney animated version of Snow White and the Seven Dwarves.

Que: What other popular role has actor Idris Elda starred in?

Rhodey
Hock
Heirmdall
Bo'sun

Snow White and the Huntsman

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This is a British-American film based off the Brothers Grimm story entitled "Snow White". Snow White is a young princess who tragically loses her mother. A war is fought against her father, the king, and after a victory he comes across a beautiful maiden that he marries. She murders him and claims his kingdom and imprisons Snow White in a tower. When she comes of age, the evil queen (Ravenna), is told that she could have immortality by taking Snow White's heart. Snow White manages to escape and runs into the Dark Forest. Ravenna hires a Huntsman to go a fetch Snow White in exchange for having his deceased wife returned to him. This sets them on an adventure that will pin them against evil. This film is very different from the happy film of Mirror Mirror, and the animated version of the film Disney's Snow White and the Seven Dwarves. I'm still waiting for a retelling of Sleeping Beauty, because I want to see a dragon.

This film was directed by Robert Sanders (first film to direct), and was produced from the producers of Alice in Wonderland. Unfortunately, this film failed to receive the critical appraise that Alice in Wonderland did. Despite this film being based off a children's fairytale, this film is not made for small children. If your child had nightmares watching Alice in Wonderland then they will have nightmares watching this film. Okay, this film has an amazing story that does lack any true romance. There was plenty of possibility for romance, but it failed to bring it forth during the course of the film. The classic ideal of good verses evil was great. The story was great for creating an urgency of an uprising, but failed to present any depth to the characters. The special effects for the film were amazing. The film created a new world full of mysticism and darkness. There was a hint of Snow White's mystical power of creatures. The creatures were well done, but weren't overplayed. What shouldn't have been done was the CGI of placing different actor's faces onto different bodies. It looked unusual. This also created controversy among little people (not too surprising). The fighting sequences were great to watch. The costumes were amazingly well done that gave the film its fairytale look. 

Now, this film drives a stake between film goers. Fans of Kristen Stewart will like this film, and see the other actors as going over the top in their acting. Those who aren't will say the Stewart hurt the film. Kristen Stewart played the leading role of Snow White. Granted she had the look of Snow White, she just failed to present any of Snow White's inner emotions appropriately. Charlize Theron played the Evil Queen/Ravenna. She was amazing in this film. She showed the evil anger that the queen needed to have. Chris Hemsworth played the role of the Huntsman. He was great in giving his character depth, and created a new image for the Huntsman. Sam Spruell played the role of Finn, Ravenna's brother. He was great in his role just creating this slimy character. Sam Claflin played the role of William, the Duke's son. He was good, but he didn't make his character stand out in anyway. Ian McShane, Bob Hoskins, Ray Winstone, Nick Frost, Eddie Marsan, Toby Jones, Johnny Harris, and Brian Gleeson played the roles of Beith, Muir, Gort, Nion, Duir, Coll, Quert, and Gus (the Seven/Eight Dwarves). Sadly, the dwarves have become an small part of this film only. Bob Hoskins did a great job in providing the film with a sense of magic and power. The others were given humorous moments, but didn't stand out in any other way. 

I give this film 3 out of 3 stars! It had all the potential to create an epic fairytale retelling, but it failed to work with its potential. This film is worth seeing once for the special effects, but thats it. 

Answer to last blog: Actress Kathy Bates also starred in the film Fried Green Tomatoes, as well as Midnight in Paris. 

Que: Who voiced Snow White in the animated Disney version?

Adriana Caselotti

Lily Collins

Ilene Woods

Mary Costa

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Midnight in Paris

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A modern American film screenwriter (Gil Pender) goes on a trip to Paris, France with his fiancee Inez and her parents (John and Helen).  Pender believes that 1920's Paris would be the center of his artistic creation. While walking through the streets of Paris he becomes lost, and at the strike of midnight is transported to the 1920's without any explanation. While there he meets and see's the great artists that he admires; such as Alice B. Toklas, Cole Porter, Josephine Baker, Zelda and F. Scott Fitzgerald, Salvador Dali, Man Ray, Luis Bunel, Pablo Picasso, Ernest Hemingway, and Gertrude Stein (the Lost Generation). Pender also meets Picasso's mistress, Adriana, and begins to fall in love with her beauty. Pender discovers his artistic self in the 1920's. 

This film was written and directed by Woody Allen.  This film harkens back to Allen's older work stylings. That being said, this film is amazing for fans of Allen's films. However, this film is an either you'll love it, or you'll hate kind of film. This film's genre is romantic comedy, but it also mixes in a little science fiction using the 1920's art culture, in Paris, as its centerpiece. Granted a lot of the humor is more satirical humour than outright comedic. The romance in this film is more based around passion, and it doesn't fall into the stereotypical genre of romance. The science fiction aspect remains vague leaving the films its mystery. The script uses a lot of single liners to explain a lot of the film's characters. The story also manages to explain a lot of what is happening to the characters while leaving a lot of mystery. The story is character driven, and contains a lot of sharp humor, wit, and has a sharp look on society (upper class and artists). The film styling help to support the contrast between the characters during their brief interactions. It doesn't have the quickness that modern films have, and instead builds up to a slow deep meaning. It also speaks to an age of people who would rather live in a different era than the current one. 

This film features a lot of big name actors, and it works for this film. None of the actors overpower one another, but they compliment each other. Owen Wilson plays the role of Gil Pender. He manages to portray the stereotypical character type seen in Woody Allen films. He's critical on himself, and the world around him, without being too overpowering. Rachel McAdams plays the role of Inez. She was good in this role playing a general role of an upper class woman who doesn't see the passion in world. Marion Cotillard played the role of Adriana. She was great in this role. She brought the romantic passion to the film. Cotillard and McAdams represented two very different women in two different eras. It made the film believable. Corey Stoll played the role of Ernest Hemingway, and Kathy Bates played the role of Gertrude Stein. They brought a lot of power to the film. They gave the film its artistic feel. Alison Pill and Tom Hiddleston played the roles of Zela and F. Scott Fitzgerald. They were good in their small roles. 

I give this film 5 out of 5 stars! I greatly enjoyed watching this film. It has a lot of story and heart. Even if it isn't whimsical humour, it still carries plenty of romance. It also brings to light a dying artistic culture. 

Answer to last blog: Actor/singer Will Smith and director Barry Sonnenfield worked together on the film Wild Wild West, along with the Men in Black films. 

Que: What other film has Kathy Bates starred in?

The Darjeeling Limited

Fried Green Tomatoes

The Lucky Ones

La vie en rose