Overall Impression – A thrilling, in-the-moment sci-fi that never lets up. Topical, fantastic and stylish. This one’s a winner. THE FOUR QUESTIONS Who’s your main character? – Wikus Van De Merwe. What’s he trying to accomplish? – Professional: evade his corrupt father-in-law (and pretty much everyone else on Earth) and find a way to reverse… Continue reading DISTRICT 9
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JULIE & JULIA
Overall Impression – Actually and totally two distinct stories: 2 heroes, 2 plots, 2 arcs, with a connection between the stories that is ‘wahfer theen.’ THE FOUR QUESTIONS Who are the main characters? – Julie Powell & Julia Child. What are they trying to accomplish? – (JULIE) Professional: Cook her way through Julia Child’s cookbook. Personal: Become… Continue reading JULIE & JULIA
HARRY POTTER AND THE HALF BLOOD PRINCE
Overall Impression – More mature, more dark, and more complex than previous movies. As Harry himself grows up, so do the films. THE FOUR QUESTIONS Who’s your main character? – Harry Potter. What’s he trying to accomplish? – Professional: Figure out Draco’s plan by befriending Professor Slughorn, and stop Voldemort. Personal: Win Ginny. Private: Accept… Continue reading HARRY POTTER AND THE HALF BLOOD PRINCE
TRANSFORMERS: REVENGE OF THE FALLEN
So, I was halfway through watching TRANSFORMERS: REVENGE OF THE FALLEN in a theater in Toronto when my wife called me. My father-in-law, who had been ill, was not doing well and she really wanted to leave for Los Angeles to see him. RIGHT…NOW! Sensing the urgency in her voice, I left the theater in… Continue reading TRANSFORMERS: REVENGE OF THE FALLEN
THE PROPOSAL
Overall Impression – Sparks fly in this gentle, goofy, funny movie. THE FOUR QUESTIONS Who’s your main character? – Margaret. What’s she trying to accomplish? – Professional: convince Andrew’s family and the INS that their upcoming wedding is genuine, and not a sham to secure her a US visa. Personal: become part of a real family.… Continue reading THE PROPOSAL