Overall Impression — Odd, inconsistent tone that veers between cartoon comedy and serious violence. Cool effects, though. THE FOUR QUESTIONS Who’s the main character? — Sam Witwicky. What’s he trying to accomplish? — Save the world by enabling the good robots to defeat the bad robots. Who’s trying to stop him? — Megatron, as well… Continue reading TRANSFORMERS
Month: November 2007
MARGOT AT THE WEDDING
Overall Impression — Interesting in the way watching a car crash is interesting. THE FOUR QUESTIONS Who’s the main character? — Nicole Kidman’s character, Margot. What’s she trying to accomplish? — To stop her sister from marrying the wrong guy. Who’s trying to stop her? — The guy, Margot’s son, and Margot’s sister. What happens if she… Continue reading MARGOT AT THE WEDDING
BEE MOVIE
Overall Impression — No TOY STORY…but what is? THE FOUR QUESTIONS Who’s the main character? — Barry, the Bee (voiced by Jerry Seinfeld.) What’s he trying to accomplish? — He’s trying find his place in the hive, which leads him to wanting to stop the humans from taking the bee’s honey. Who’s trying to stop him?… Continue reading BEE MOVIE
DAN IN REAL LIFE
Overall Impression — A sweet movie with a great cast. THE FOUR QUESTIONS Who’s the main character? — Steve Carell’s Dan Burns. What’s he trying to accomplish? — He’s trying find love…and unfortunately for him the object of his affection is his brother’s new girlfriend (Juliette Binoche). Who’s trying to stop him? — Everyone! The family thinks she’s… Continue reading DAN IN REAL LIFE
AMERICAN GANGSTER
Overall Impression — A little too long, but a classic two-hander with Mssrs Washington and Crowe commanding the screen. THE FOUR QUESTIONS Who’s the main character? — In spite of the dominance of Frank Lucas (Denzel Washington) Russel Crowe’s Richie Roberts is the main character. What’s he trying to accomplish? — He’s trying to stop the flow… Continue reading AMERICAN GANGSTER