Month: December 2011

Overall Impression – An extremely simple story that makes an incredibly complex film.  The best movie I’ve seen this year. THE FOUR QUESTIONS Who’s your main character? – 9-year-old,  slightly autistic Oskar Schell. What’s he trying to accomplish? – Professional: Find the lock that fits the key he believes his father left for him. Personal:… Continue reading EXTREMELY LOUD AND INCREDIBLY CLOSE

Overall Impression – Subtle and beautiful.  Sneaks up on you like an Hawaiian sunset. THE FOUR QUESTIONS Who’s your main character? – Matt King. What’s he trying to accomplish? – Professional: Manage the sale of his family property. Personal: Hold his family together while his wife is in a coma.  Private: Come to terms with… Continue reading THE DESCENDANTS

Overall Impression – A boy, a soldier, two soldiers, a girl, another soldier, another soldier, and finally back to a boy and his horse. THE FOUR QUESTIONS Who’s your main character? – Joey, the horse. What’s he trying to accomplish? – Professional: Be the best darn horse ever. Personal: Stay alive.  Private: Get back to… Continue reading WAR HORSE