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10,000 BC (2008)
The sabortooth man
10,000 BC. 2008. The world of cgi is exciting. This film told the story of one man's fight to save his love from both sacrifice and slavery. Although the Mammoth's played an important role in this film, the ravenous jungle Raptor birds were not. A man who talks to Sabortooth Tigers is not a man, he is a leader. The one who carries the white spear is destined to lift the peoples of the tribe to freedom and salvation. I do wish that the film had not been in English. I believe that subtitles might have made the acting in the film a little more realistic. This film reminded me of Apocalypto, The Swiss Family Robinson's, King Kong, Attack of the Clones the Animated Series, Clan of the Cave Bear and Bambi.
D-War (2007)
I haven't been this sad since Alone In The Dark!
This movie, granted, must have have been expensive on the graphics end; however, the acting and script were a bottom zero when it came to the budget. I didn't know anything about this movie when I unfortunately purchased my ticket and I regret knowing anything about it now. I must say that the giant lizards were not the highlight of the film, the moment the credits hit the screen I was ecstatic to leave the theater of doom. If this film was intended for children I would not recommend it. They may grow up one day thinking movies are supposed to be this bad. Truthfully, ERAGON was 100 times better. I am sure that everyone who worked on this film must have spent a long time trying to justify all the hours they spent lost in a conundrum of mayhem and missing pieces of thought. I wish this movie was all in subtitles...I take that back. I wish this movie was in a foreign language without subtitles so that I might have been able to make up my own dialog. I look forward to sequel, "Dragon Wars II, I lost my Marbles". Were any animals harmed while filming this movie?
Troy (2004)
Homer would be pleased!
The film Troy directed by Wolfgang Peterson is not the first film to depict Homer's Iliad; however, it is uniquely fused with an all-star cast and technologically balanced with Computer Engineering. Roger Pratt has captured the texture of the story with his brilliant cinematography and Peter Honess's editing allows the audience to become one with the ultimate power thrusting strength of Achilles. I must say, "well done Brian Cox on your performance as Agamemnon. You are truly a master when it comes to living the villain." Brian Cox is both vile and manipulative as well as creative when it comes to conquering the Aegean Sea. Peter O'Toole's portrayal of Priam is sound. I could sense the tension between his loss of a child and his overwhelming display of trust for tradition. I was not impressed with Orlando Blooms performance, although Paris is a sappy lover and fullish youth I felt lost at times with his character. This was probably Eric Bana's best performance, Hector the hero and martyr. Bana's presence on the screen was definitely a plus. Brad Pitt's character seemed detached from reality and perhaps in the celestial realm? Powerful energy. Mythic. Brutal ballistic strength. Sean Bean was a perfect Odysseus. Vibrant, humorous, and supportive. Finally, I must say that the use of computer graphics in the film was not overdone. One of my favorite scenes in this film exists solely on the wonders of technology. (See the movie). The Director's choice of ending the film the way it was done allowed the audience to witness myth in the making. This epic thriller is a must see for those who like being entertained and falling into the sequence of action.
The Walls (2002)
Lucrative Horror Humor
The Walls directed by Patrick Rea is an interesting comedic horror film that soars to the limits of insanity. A wall with curiosity, fear, sadness, pain, humor? Chris Blunk stars as a humble tenant moving into his newly acquired apartment, only to discover disturbances seeping through the foundation. Through reason and destructive anger the protagonist is torn emotionally and breaks down in fury. The sound effects in this film are well done. The choice of props added to the vibe of the plot and allowed a thorough justification of intimidation. Rea's direction and Blunk's acting are a perfect match of stability. I recommend this film to anyone who appreciates comedy at its peek.
The Passion (2003)
Artistically Stunning
THE PASSION, directed by Jeremy Osbern is an artistically driven piece that systematically moves the characters through their irrationality. It is a dance to remember and a fever bursting with every cut. The cinematography is beautiful. The acting and choreography are spontaneously superb. Chilling. Ripe. Sensationally focused. The film is a marker of excelling artistry. The Film is structured around to characters who fall in love and develop through visual stamina of passion. Intensity. Motor erotic. If you have not seen this film you should. I recommend this film to lovers of art, dance, music and the beauty of cinematography. Psychologically impacting and thought provoking.
The Butterfly Effect (2004)
Virtual Masterpiece in Disguise (warning some details revealed)
The Butterfly Effect was virtually a masterpiece in disguise before encountered on the big screen. The deliberate use of flashback sequences and character regeneration was phenomenal. The story was sound and yet unique because of it's transitions through time and characterization. The growth of the protagonist throughout the piece allowed an emotional interaction with the audience. The movie is frightening to watch and a thrill to continue the journey in one man's struggle to fix the past and capture the lost memories of his childhood. The cinematography is beautiful. The direction is insightful. The acting is tart. And the movie is artfully edited.