Review: The Grand Budapest Hotel (2014)

Ah….Wes Anderson, how can one not adore you? With a very particular style, I’m actually kinda surprised how his films continue to stay fresh. He has yet to fall into the trap like Tim Burton of only embodying one style to the point where you can’t evolve as a director. So how does Wes Anderson escape this? It’s hard to say, but I’m sure the constant changing moods created within his films plays a part...

Review: Donne moi la main (2008)

The film begins as an animation, showcasing two boys, one in a bakery and the other on the outside. They are almost identical. With a nod of the head they run off together with only the clothes on their backs and their knapsacks  One of the boys scares the other and they fight. They are obviously brothers. They walk on a deserted road. This is how it begins.

Review: Comme les autres (2008)

When Emannuel (Lambert Wilson) tries to bring up to his partner that he wants a child, Philippe (Pascal Elbé) replies that he is tired and tries to dismiss the conversation. This is essentially the basis of the plot for this heartwarming French romance/drama/comedy. Manu is 42 and wants a child. Philippe is 40 and wants to live his life. The tension around the subject builds into a breaking point for their relationship.

Review: Pitch Perfect (2012)

The first time I saw the trailer for this film, I had my doubts on what Pitch Perfect was trying to be. On one hand, it seemed like it was making fun of the "glee craze" and on the other, it seemed like it was taking itself a bit too seriously. Having now seeing it, I can say it falls somewhere in the middle of parodying the style as well as trying to be its own endearing glee story. To sum it up into one statement, this is the singing version of Bring It On.

Review: Young Adult (2011)

In a time where quirky characters and anti-heroes are cherished, Charlize Theron's performance in Young Adult rises to the plate in delivering an endearing unlikeable character. From wanting to swoon a married man with a baby to insulting the crippled at every chance, this film managed to create a story where you actually wanted to root for such a lead.

Five Best Films I Saw in August

5. Starry, Starry Night (2011)

4. Moon (2009)

3. The Skin I Live In (2011)

2. Dark Days (2000)

1. ParaNorman (2012)

Review: The Possession (2012)

 

There are a good deal of possession films out there. Besides The Exorcist, the list of the bad ones are numerous, and this one probably knew it would fall amongst that list too. To say the least, it seems like this film didn't even try to be something good. It's one of the most generic horror films out there, that only succeeds at being forgettable.