The Bigger Boat - August

Although it is still pretty recent we gotta give it to Affleck, this month's "Bigger Boat"! My feelings for Affleck are still the same, he is an excellent actor and a good director (see the different grades of enthusiasm), if this came up right after "Good Will Hunting" I would have been on board with it 100 % but I have to say I'm still a bit skeptical towards the news. Not because I don't think he will deliver in his performance but because of the character itself. Bruce Wayne is supposed to be a reserved and serious character and Ben seems to have that awkward feeling of skinny and enthusiastic boy.

The truth is I wasn't very found of the latest DC Comics franchise, "Man of Steel" was just not quite there for me so I guess trusting in this director's point of view might be a bit difficult for me but everyone criticized Jennifer Lawrence when chosen to play Katniss and a year later she had an Oscar in her hands and millions of new fans. After all Affleck did beat the odds, he took "Argo" to the top and he kind of proved Hollywood wrong and I'm pretty sure that however this ends up it's gonna be in his favor. And he does have the support of his long time friend Matt Damon:

“I think it will be great. It will be terrific. I know there are a lot of people grousing on the Internet. I just think it's kind of funny. You know, he's not playing King Lear. It's Batman! Certainly within his skill set. If anybody saw Argo or The Town, and all the work he's been doing lately, it's way more nuanced and interesting and way more difficult than Batman! Batman just sits there with his cowl over his head and whispers in a kinda gruff voice at people. Bruce Wayne is the more challenging part of the role, and Ben will be great at that."

Categories: The Bigger Boat

Week 8/26 - 9/1 Top Five Actors This Week

This week we bring the Top Five actors on the IMDb "STARmeter" and we give you the reasons

1			Chloë Grace Moretz Chloë keeps on rising on the IMDb charts, she has held the Top five for several weeks now and has finally made it into number one, the reason for this (I must say) surprising leadership can be due to her new movie "Kick-Ass 2" which just premiered and has had and incredible success. Since the first one of the saga only reached the hearts of viewers after the DVD release, it is expected that everyone wants to know the continuation and the life of Hit-Girl after losing Nick Cage.
2			Lee Thompson Young This second place isn't hard to justify but unfortunately for the saddest reasons. This month the young actor that took the hearts of Disney fans and was now starring on "Rizzoli and Isles" took his life. Lee Thompson is in everyone's thoughts and his fans refuse to believe in the tragic news but we have to move one. RIP Lee. :(
3			Aaron Taylor-Johnson Another one of the heroes in the "Kick-Ass" franchise has made it to the Top 5 on IMBd "STARmeter". Aaron is winning hearts and protagonism having been confirmed as "The Avengers: The Age of Ultron" new cast addition as Quicksilver. Who knows maybe he does look like a superhero after all...
4			Ben Affleck Why would Ben Affleck be in number four?? Why, haven't you heard?? Batman!! What?? That's right Ben is now Batman, the news considered "scandalous" throughout the web confirm the participation of Ben Affleck in the next DC Comics franchise "Batman vs. Superman". Wait, what happened to Bale?? I guess for the "Man of Steel" and "300"'s director Zack Snyder a new Batman would make more sense...
5			Jennifer Lawrence As you can see by the red arrow this lady as dropped some spots in the chart but no worries she has been in this list forever so I guess it's time to give her a rest or if you want a boost. Jennifer Lawrence is getting ready for the Catching Fire premiere with two "Grown-up" movies in the horizon too. She seems to be the perfect match for Bradley Cooper since the two of them count with "Serena" and "American Hustle" as upcoming successes. She has the Oscar and the Bradley, sorry Zoe it looks like you'll have to stick with Avatar...

Categories: Top 5 of the Week

Skyfall

Summary: Bond's loyalty to M is tested as her past comes back to haunt her. As MI6 comes under attack, 007 must track down and destroy the threat, no matter how personal the cost.

Director: 

Sam Mendes

Writers: 

Neal Purvis, Robert Wade

Stars:

Daniel Craig, Helen McCrory and Javier Bardem

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Rotten Tomatoes: 94%

IMDb: 8.5 stars!

Bu's Review:

As usual when it's time for credits the studios do not spare on a James Bond typical musical elaborated credits. It's been 50 years and Bond movies adapt to what they have in terms of resources and special effects and I guess this time, throughout the movie, you do not see much of it even though they could have perfectly made some very complicated gadgets without making them look stupid, they did not. I guess it's all about the feeling now, the sarcasm and the story of the character. James Bond is no long just another cool spy but the writers (Neal Purvis, Robert Wade) were able to give this character an interesting background exploring everything they had on it without making the story just about that.

There was no special Bond girl and the love scenes are all very superficial. There are some interesting twists along the plot that make you sigh about the happened but I must say I am very surprise about Javier Bardem's performance, he grabbed a character that is supposedly a big criminal with a private island and he gave it a  context of suffer that felt sorry for...

On Daniel Craig, the feedback on either he was a good Bond was very criticized at first, but I guess that with "Skyfall" on your DVD shelf all those claims will fade. Of course it's always bad to see M leave but both the character and the actress needed a break, the truth is, if you think about it, while Mr. Bond is always in shape M grows older movie after movie and baring that in mind I guess it was a good decision for the next 50 years! "Skyfall" is a must see for all Bond fans and it leaves good memories behind, I wouldn't be surprised if it was among Bond's best five!

★★★★ - Bu Loved it!

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Categories: Action, Adventure

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Categories: Action, Oz- The Final Take

The Amazing Spider-Man

Summary: 

Peter Parker finds a clue that might help him understand why his parents disappeared when he was young. His path puts him on a collision course with Dr. Curt Connors, his father's former partner.

Bu's review:

This story is one of the most commented stories in all Hollywood ground, used and abused the plot is part of millions of people's fantasies. This movie is not about how a man became a spider or lizard, it explores much more than that. It explores relationships.  Andrew Garfield and Emma Stone delivered stunning performances and gave the audience the feeling of a wanted love which made the movie calm and reassuring. I thought I'd leave the room disappointed and hoping for more but it was completely the opposite, this is definitely the best spider-man so far. The characters were more involved and interesting than the original ones.

The Amazing Spider-man  leaves you glued to your chair and the surprises keep on coming. Many of the viewers rated it badly an I might know why is that. Most movies in 3D are not worth seeing in 3D, I saw this spider-man in 2D which gave me a better capacity to compare it with other movies from the super-hero. A film is only "3D worthy" when it brings that different essence to a character or a plot, like Vampire Hunter, which has a totally mixed concept, and that is when you know you should watch it in 3D. What happens with Spider-man is that people expected it to jump to your lap but guess what? THAT. IS. NOT. GOING. TO. HAPPEN. 

My final opinion? The director and screenwriters gave to this used plot a new different emotional concept that I applaud and respect. I am not saying it was perfect because it lacked on the music and the irreverent feel of a good villain, but it's a movie that works and that people will feel curious to see no matter what the reviewers say.

Year: 2012

Stars: ★★★★

Categories: Action, Adventure, Movie News

The Lucy One

Summary: 

A Marine travels to Louisiana after serving three tours in Iraq and searches for the unknown woman he believes was his good luck charm during the war.

Bu's review:

The only thing good about this movie is the main actor. Zac Efron is sure an eye-candy but this is not enough for a good film. The hour passes and unlike, for example, "Shakespeare in love" I don't feel like these two characters should be with each other. Every scene was predictable and ordinary. Overall there is a very simple plot that a movie cannot embrace because you need lines, you need more that just a romantic scene, you need a story that brings some kind of feeling. I guess Hollywood needs to understand tht not all Nicholas Sparks can be adaptable!

Year: 2012

Stars: ★★

Categories: Drama, Romance

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Ice Age: Continental Drift

Summary:

Manny, Diego, and Sid embark upon another adventure after their continent is set adrift. Using an iceberg as a ship, they encounter sea creatures and battle pirates as they explore a new world.

Bu's review:

Both the story line and the characters showed to be good and typical of the Ice Age saga. This movie, inspire the cartoon kid, seems to be perfect to eitherChildren or adults. The magic behind it has This new Ice Age adventure has the fun, the spirit and the animation times a thousand, it's one of the best from this collection. Also the Movie has some values that need to be shared among kids, it teaches lessons that are worth to be heard. A good animation and nice plot.

Year: 2012

Stars: ★★★

Categories: Animation