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For those of you who have yet to catch Andrew Lloyd Webber's 'The Phantom of the Opera' in all of its theatrical glory, (or for those of you who could sing me the first three acts by heart), your patience has finally paid off.
Forget what the critics have been telling you...
Forget that Michael Crawford and Sarah Brightman are not serenading you this time around...
Forget that Joel Schumaker directed this (and that he subsequently gave birth to 'Batman and Robin'...) THIS is 'The Phantom of the Opera', and it was well worth the wait.
The movie sets the story in a rich tapestry of sets and scenery that could never be duplicated on stage. The look is brilliant, and songs such as 'Prima Donna' and 'Masquerade' have to be seen to be believed. It not only invites you into the realm of Webber's decedent imagination, it allows you to experience the music up close and personal.
Emmy Rossum captures the true essence of Christine, giving her a youth and beauty that is fully distinguishable in her looks and in her voice. She radiates innocence, yet is supremely capable of emoting the passion and intensity that pours out of Webber's music. As was stated by many, she was simply born to play Christine.
And though Gerard Butler has garnered enough hate and criticism to rival that of his leading character, I found his performance neither terrible or distracting. What he lacks in vocal vibrato, he makes up for in his smoldering screen presence. He doesn't just capture your attention, he downright DEMANDS it! The chemistry between Emmy and him is overwhelming.
The supporting cast does an excellent job (with a large nod to Patrick Wilson for giving Raoul some much needed masculinity) and the music remains as powerful as it has been over the past thirty years. If it doesn't capture your heart, it will most definitely entertain! Get's the clowns_n_cookies 10 out of 10.
(And an extra 10 just for the heck of it...)
Forget what the critics have been telling you...
Forget that Michael Crawford and Sarah Brightman are not serenading you this time around...
Forget that Joel Schumaker directed this (and that he subsequently gave birth to 'Batman and Robin'...) THIS is 'The Phantom of the Opera', and it was well worth the wait.
The movie sets the story in a rich tapestry of sets and scenery that could never be duplicated on stage. The look is brilliant, and songs such as 'Prima Donna' and 'Masquerade' have to be seen to be believed. It not only invites you into the realm of Webber's decedent imagination, it allows you to experience the music up close and personal.
Emmy Rossum captures the true essence of Christine, giving her a youth and beauty that is fully distinguishable in her looks and in her voice. She radiates innocence, yet is supremely capable of emoting the passion and intensity that pours out of Webber's music. As was stated by many, she was simply born to play Christine.
And though Gerard Butler has garnered enough hate and criticism to rival that of his leading character, I found his performance neither terrible or distracting. What he lacks in vocal vibrato, he makes up for in his smoldering screen presence. He doesn't just capture your attention, he downright DEMANDS it! The chemistry between Emmy and him is overwhelming.
The supporting cast does an excellent job (with a large nod to Patrick Wilson for giving Raoul some much needed masculinity) and the music remains as powerful as it has been over the past thirty years. If it doesn't capture your heart, it will most definitely entertain! Get's the clowns_n_cookies 10 out of 10.
(And an extra 10 just for the heck of it...)
Of all the films I've had the opportunity of catching in the theater this year, 'Hero' was by far the most unexpected and pleasant surprise of them all. Though I count myself as having no real expectations for the movie itself, I certainly NEVER expected it to be the film it turned out to be.
But I'll stop before I start confusing you...
My original thought walking into the theater Monday afternoon was basically that I would be enjoying some sort of epic warrior tale (set in a very 'Crouching Tiger' esque fashion) that happened to be directed by one of Hong Kong's finest directors. I was intrigued to see what kind of substance Zhang Yimou could bring to an 'action' film... seeing as the majority of his finest material has been much more subtle.
Well kids, the movie did indeed deliver. It delivered in a way that completely threw me (and the other five people sitting in the theater) off guard. To say that the choreography and cinematography were nothing short of brilliant is an understatement. Words fail me as I'm typing this. Perhaps I'm over-exaggerating or building it up more than it needs be, but my enthusiasm has completely taken over my writing.
The real depth to this film though, as most others will tell you, lies in the story of the the warrior and the three assasins. This has to be Jet Li's crowning performance. And I never get tired of seeing Zhang Ziyi lending a supporting role in a film. But the real show stealers are undoubtedly Tony Leung and Maggie Cheung. Their portrayal of fated lovers Flying Snow and Broken Sword is the films greatest emotional center. The concept, though, is what makes the film memorable.
Get's the clowns_n_cookies ten out of ten.
But I'll stop before I start confusing you...
My original thought walking into the theater Monday afternoon was basically that I would be enjoying some sort of epic warrior tale (set in a very 'Crouching Tiger' esque fashion) that happened to be directed by one of Hong Kong's finest directors. I was intrigued to see what kind of substance Zhang Yimou could bring to an 'action' film... seeing as the majority of his finest material has been much more subtle.
Well kids, the movie did indeed deliver. It delivered in a way that completely threw me (and the other five people sitting in the theater) off guard. To say that the choreography and cinematography were nothing short of brilliant is an understatement. Words fail me as I'm typing this. Perhaps I'm over-exaggerating or building it up more than it needs be, but my enthusiasm has completely taken over my writing.
The real depth to this film though, as most others will tell you, lies in the story of the the warrior and the three assasins. This has to be Jet Li's crowning performance. And I never get tired of seeing Zhang Ziyi lending a supporting role in a film. But the real show stealers are undoubtedly Tony Leung and Maggie Cheung. Their portrayal of fated lovers Flying Snow and Broken Sword is the films greatest emotional center. The concept, though, is what makes the film memorable.
Get's the clowns_n_cookies ten out of ten.
As the last chapter of The Bride's bloodthirsty saga concludes with the inevitable fade to black, Quentin Tarantino completes what is arguably the most beautiful and compelling work of his entire career thus far. With no holds barred and expectations high, Kill Bill Volume 2 was more than just an added continuation of Volume 1. It was something else entirely.
Sheathing her sword for the final act, we find The Bride (Uma Thurman) nearing the end of her "roaring rampage of revenge"... taken from the beginning of the 'Two Pines Massacre' right into Bill's own back yard. The intensity never let's up as we follow The Bride from the bottom of an empty grave to the hill tops of China, carrying the audience with her each and every exhilarating step of the way.
Most will agree that Volume 2 is a far cry from Volume 1, given that it has an emotional depth and greater development of characters that the first is supposedly lacking. The action, of course, is toned down to accommodate these changes in plot and storyline, which perhaps is the biggest difference between both Volume 1 and 2. But be that as it may, each film is as significant to the story as the other is. Volume 1 and Volume 2 are separate parts of a perfect whole, much like the yin and yang. As fantastic as they are when standing alone, the true beauty of 'Kill Bill' is in the combination of the two movies together.
The same can be said of Quentin and Uma.
Tarantino and Thurman have a chemistry that is the equivalent of peanut butter and chocolate. Though pleasing enough to the tastes when taken separately, they are at their most enjoyable when meshed together. Uma portrays The Bride with a passion and emotional intensity that I never believed her capable of, which shows that Tarantino definitely has a way of bringing out the best in her.
To say that the supporting performances are nothing short of excellent is an understatement. David Carradine turns a terrific performance as Bill, (and more than justifies why he replaced Warren Beatty) while Michael Madsen and Darryl Hannah make each and every scene they're in stand out from the crowd. But it's Thurman who carries this movie to it's absolute excellence, proving that her lone place at top billing is 100% deserved.
With spectacular cinematography and Tarantino's usual blend of classic dialogue, 'Kill Bill Volume 2' is a must see for everyone by virtue of the fact that it's quite simply a great movie. To appreciate it to it's fullest extent; however... I'd suggest taking a peek at Volume 1, because this is Tarantino at his absolute best.
Gets the clowns_n_cookies 10 out of 10. (With an extra 10 to boot)
Sheathing her sword for the final act, we find The Bride (Uma Thurman) nearing the end of her "roaring rampage of revenge"... taken from the beginning of the 'Two Pines Massacre' right into Bill's own back yard. The intensity never let's up as we follow The Bride from the bottom of an empty grave to the hill tops of China, carrying the audience with her each and every exhilarating step of the way.
Most will agree that Volume 2 is a far cry from Volume 1, given that it has an emotional depth and greater development of characters that the first is supposedly lacking. The action, of course, is toned down to accommodate these changes in plot and storyline, which perhaps is the biggest difference between both Volume 1 and 2. But be that as it may, each film is as significant to the story as the other is. Volume 1 and Volume 2 are separate parts of a perfect whole, much like the yin and yang. As fantastic as they are when standing alone, the true beauty of 'Kill Bill' is in the combination of the two movies together.
The same can be said of Quentin and Uma.
Tarantino and Thurman have a chemistry that is the equivalent of peanut butter and chocolate. Though pleasing enough to the tastes when taken separately, they are at their most enjoyable when meshed together. Uma portrays The Bride with a passion and emotional intensity that I never believed her capable of, which shows that Tarantino definitely has a way of bringing out the best in her.
To say that the supporting performances are nothing short of excellent is an understatement. David Carradine turns a terrific performance as Bill, (and more than justifies why he replaced Warren Beatty) while Michael Madsen and Darryl Hannah make each and every scene they're in stand out from the crowd. But it's Thurman who carries this movie to it's absolute excellence, proving that her lone place at top billing is 100% deserved.
With spectacular cinematography and Tarantino's usual blend of classic dialogue, 'Kill Bill Volume 2' is a must see for everyone by virtue of the fact that it's quite simply a great movie. To appreciate it to it's fullest extent; however... I'd suggest taking a peek at Volume 1, because this is Tarantino at his absolute best.
Gets the clowns_n_cookies 10 out of 10. (With an extra 10 to boot)