Movie: "The Contract" (2006)

This is a real shit movie.

Perhaps 'cuz I've already seen it once. Now you may wonder "Why watch it again if it sucked?" Well, it's a story of it's own. A mistake, really. My past seems to contain some sort of hidden chart, hehe. Hope you understand. Anyways, this is not a good movie.

Morgan Freeman is Frank Carden, a former military merchant who is now running his own little merchant service agency. "In the other side of town" former police officer now gym teacher Ray (John Cusack) is on his way to go camping with his son Chris. When Carden by an accident is busted (after being declared M.I.A for over thirty years), everyone seems to want his ass. Now, the "task force of greed" is on to him, aswell as the local authorities. They're in the woods. Oh, that's right, Frank Carden's ways are crossed with the father and son. Nasty, huh?

The script didn't hold enough surprises. Everything felt flat line, close to boring. Watch something better, this movie just isn't worth it.

3/10

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0445946/

So, what's up?

I think we're through with the summer, righteo?

Cold days, gash, the winter will soon be here. Today I wore my winter jacket for the first time in like, well, actually it wasn't more than like four months since I dropped it. Damn, this summer has been really messed up. I won't spit out any wishes about the ozone layers to shrink or something like that, 'cuz I know it will eventually harm us all.

Anyways, the weekend's passed. We've seen a couple of movies, taken a couple of long walks, had some good late night dinners. Oh, btw, havn't uploaded any dinner photos lately, I know. I'll soon make it all up by throwing a major food blog. Yeah that's right, it's gonna be funky, I know that much! :)

I've also chosen to skip phone enterily during the weekends. The only calls I seem to get is from intoxicated bastards mumbling about s-h-i-t and nothing. So, earlier, I used to call these folks back up the next day, asking what was up. Nut now, I've chosen also to skip that move. They'll be worn-out rag pieces anyways, not even able to recall what was on their mind in the first place. Many of them probably even afraid of their own shadow, being in their detox state of mind and all. Stupid folks.

So, today's Sunday. Oh wee, time really passes by fast. I'm starting to feel really hungry, guess I'll be having lunch. Laters aligators!

Movie: "Legends of the Fall" (1994)

Wow.

I'll spit it out right away. Probably the best romantic drama I've ever seen. Really beautiful. Even though I'm heterosexual, I must say it was hard to resist Brad Pitt as he stood there in his what.. 20's? Now I finally understand why chicks were so into him back in the 90's. Really astonishing.



So..

Collonel William Ludlow (Anthony Hopkins) has thrown in the towel when it comes to war. He never liked the way the government treated the indians. Their brutal extermination, pitiful. So, he has lived in a cottage on the wild countryside for a couple of years now. Here he lives with his lady Isabel, nd his three sons: Alfred, Tristan, and Samuel. His lady Isabel has left for urban life though. The contact between father, wife, and sons goes through letters, in the movie often read afterwards by One Stab, the friendly indian who lives with the family in the cottage.

Also, the youngest of the three sons, Samuel, has found himself a fiancé. Susannah (Julia Ormond) then comes to live with them in the cottage. My own lady claimed that it was obvious already from the beginning that there would be passion between Tristan (Brad Pitt) and Susannah. The dazzling glances between them at first sight. May be so, hehe. Anyways. The First World War is present around them, so the sons decide to step out like brave warriors, and (hopefully) come back with glory. Then, Samuel will marry his beloved Susannah.



Of course, things doesn't work out the way they are planned. With risk of spoiling important parts, I won't say anything more, but this is definitely a film that everyone should have seen. It's the sweetest thing.

However, One Stab thought Tristan was the shattering rock, me myself, I consider Susannah to be the real bandit queen. Of course, there is no such things as a bandit queen in this. It's just beautiful! ;)

8/10

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0110322/
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legends_of_the_Fall

Movie: "Good Will Hunting" (1997)

Always thought to myself that I should see this movie. So, tonight we did. It was fairly amusing. A kid who has been through all the usual cast-away phases: orphanage, foster homes, of course with all the outrage that comes along. So, here he is now, in his twenty's, cleaning hallways on the local university as main occupation; assigned to him by his parole officer.

The thing with Will Hunting (Matt Damon) is that he has this bizarre way of learning. He's considered a street punk by the masses, but really a genious. So, when a MIT professor at the school busts him for what he believes is graffiti on school property, what he really sees is the solution for a really complicated math problem. Prof. Gerald Lambeau (Stellan Skarsgård) just can't let go on this one. When Will finally loses touch and doesn't slip a jail sentence, Lambeau manages to offer him a Get out of jail card, if he just plays along. The conditions for release involves seeing a therapist, this will be Sean (Robin Williams), Skylar (Minnie Driver), who Will doesn't seem to get off his mind.



How will this end? All these forces dragging Will in different directions and all. Will it come to a happy ending? Well. See for yourself. I had slight flashbacks during the film, so I guess it could be that I've seen it looong ago. However, my memory's flat-line, just as usual.

This movie reminds me about 'Finding Forrester', but this one didn't go all the way. I guess you find sympathy in the way of thinking "Wtf, stupid jerk, with that gift, you waste it?? Aaaaawergh", almost like you wanna kick him in his ass. On the other hand, you get sort of pissed 'cuz your own reading sensation isn't all that good, hehe.

An average film.

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0119217/
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Good_Will_Hunting

Robin - 21!

An old friend of mine turns twenty-one today. Congratulations, for what it's worth. I dislike birthdays in general. Why making this huge celebration about moving towards the end of one human being's life cycle? I just don't get it. However, guess you could turn it around the other way.

"C'mon, please.. We're just celebrating the fact that he has managed to stay alive through all these years. Of course, in life there will be tears too.."

Pitiful way of thinking, if you ask me. I prefer to keep a more solid perspective on life. If I wouldn't, I guess things would be more of a hassle for me then. Riding the fast lane through life, is that perhaps the best way? Is that where I'm at right now? I'm not sure. I'm only twenty-four, I don't have all the answers.

However, this one's for Robin.


Salute, my dear friend.

Movie: "Paycheck" (2003)

This was worse than I'd excepted. It's about Michael Jennings (Ben Affleck), a talented engineer in computer science. Michael's working for different top-of-the-line corporations in the trade. The thing is, he's really making tons of money on his hidden savings account, by acting as a mole for competing corporations. How does he do it? Well, it's through advanced neuro-technology. To make a long story short, he get's put into a sleep-walking (best term I could think of) state of mind, where he does his part of the deal. When he wakes up, he's been gone for.. say.. months.. working undercover. Yet it feels like he's only been asleep for a couple of hours.



Now, Michael has a huge job coming up. He's going to "stay under" for three whole years. Wow, think about it. Three whole years of his life will be smashed away - in exchange for a pile of money. This is what I consider the beauty-part of the script. The whole idea about putting a value on time in the life cycle of a human being. Pretty frightening, when you think more about it.

Anyways, the deeper you dig in the film, the more shootout scenes and explosions. Of course, there's a heroine involved. Uma Thurman is Rachel, a biologist who appreciate s love more than glory.

A real weak film compared to the more original ideas such as 'Total Recall', just to take an example. Also this film is based on Philip. K. Dick novel, but it feels like it could have been so much better.

4/10

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0338337/
http://www.paycheckmovie.com/

Movie: "Gummo" (1997)

Written and directed by Harmony Korine, who also collaborated with Larry Clark on writing of the notorious film 'Kids' (1995). Anyways. This is a really dark story. So, what's happening? City of Xenia, Ohio. A tornado has struck the place, leaving the ones who didn't get killed with despair and sadness. Most from the parents' generations is dead, so lots of kids are running around wild. Anarchy among them? Well, watch for yourself. This is wicked pictures incorporated indeed, I'd say.



I remember first time I watched it, around five years ago or something like that. I knew from watching just a few scenes that this was some rugged stuff. And it was about to get worse. Blah. Kids shooting down stray cats with bebe guns, dirt, mud, despair. Repulsive, all the way through.



I'm not really sure what to say about this. The portrait is just fine. Just hoping that Harmony Korine's intention with this isn't antichrist. Not really sure where I got that idea from. Just sad hearing the mentally challenged girl singing about glory
towards the end. I mean, is it like - there is no one..? Whatever, I've seen this movie two or three times throughout the years, and I believe this will be the last time. Am I recommending it? Well, it will definitely get caught in your mind. It's one of those films, I can promise you that much..

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0119237/
http://finelinefeatures.com/gummo/
http://www.harmony-korine.com/

Movie: "Trailer Park Boys - The Movie" (2006)

Finally.

Around three years ago, I managed to sit and watch like all 4-5 seasons that had been hitherto aired upon US television. Havn't seen the guys until now, and it was a warm re-welcoming. It's a really awsome tv series, so I just had to watch the movie.



This is about Ricky and Julian, living in the trailer park. Ricky doesn't even have a trailer anymore, he's stuck in a really messed up car, not even with four intact doors, lmao. Anyways, here's where Ricky eats, shits, and sleeps. He's pretty comfortable with it too. He doesn't have to bother with lot fees and stuff like that.

"It's awesome.
And basically my attitude is,
I don't cause problems in this park.
You don't fuck with me,
I'm not gonna fuck with you.

But don't fuck with me,
'cause I'm gonna start
fuckin' with you big-time."

Ricky and Julian are always into business. Since Ricky stopped growing dope, they've been mostly into robbing ticket machines for change. Here's a thing Bubbles is good at, so he's always welcome to join in. Yes, Bubbles is the man with the big glasses.

Also, two blockheads called Trevor and Cory hangs out around the park. Watch out if you see their snowmobile. It usually means trouble. This is these guys life. Everything's pretty smooth, except for jerk ass park supervisor Jim Lahey (who's also an alcoholic), always trying to find reasons to interfere in these guys' life. He's cheechburger-eating assistant Randy is always there to back him up, a fool that Ricky loves slapping around slow.

Anyways, this is the big motion picture. Only screened in Canada, if I get it right. However, it's pretty damn good. Funny, indeed. I'm usually not so much for comedies, but this one managed to hit me right. So, after a stupid mishap, Ricky and Julian are sent to jail. When they get out, all the can think about is the big dirty one; that one job. When it's done, you don't need to bother anymore. Just this job, then they're out.

Of course, Ricky has some trouble of his own. His nine-year-old daughter needs nicotine patches to stop smoking, his ex has gotten a boob job and has also started working. Gash, Ricky needs to get the pieces together, quick!

Funny film.
Watch it!




http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0425601/
http://www.trailerparkboys.com/
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trailer_Park_Boys

Movie: "THX 1138" (1971)

Remarkable sci/fi flick written by Georce Lucas as long ago as in the early 70's. I must say I was fairly impressed by the filming environment. Felt futuristic. The Nascar-looking cars was also awsome. So, what's the deal here? It's in the future alright, and decisions has been made to keep all human being constantly under medication. Yep, people are being buzzed out to prevent them from thinking about "filthy" stuff such as sex. The system's having problem with one human being in particular? No big deal - just increase the dosage.



To keep control over this fragile house of cards, the government used mechanic law- and order officers, which works well, except for a few bugs here and there. It's really messy, everything is.

So, when human being THX 1138 (his serial number) starts having sexual thoughts of human nature (due to not yet mentioned circumstances), people in the control room panel has him put in solitary. What happened to his beloved LUH? Don't bother asking.



So, in solitary THX (Robert Duvall, for that matter) hooks up with a bounce of other outlaws. The atmosphere is filled with despair, but THX hasn't stopped believing, in spite of all neuro-treatment and suchlike. He's out for answers, and he's going to get them.

This was a really great movie. Just about 1h25m, and just enough to describe a dystopian future, messed up by a constant owerwhelm in the awareness of global economy. I guess this is what George Lucas was trying to portrait here. Beautiful. First time I can relate to the song (by Looptroop) with the same title.

Strong 7/10

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0066434/
http://www.thx1138movie.com/
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/THX_1138

Movie: "Snow Cake" (2006)

Wow!

Here's a really great drama. Truly amazing. Some would probably call the film old-maidish or even something more condescending, but I won't swallow that sort of criticism. Now, first you meet with Alex (Alan Rickman) when he stops at a diner to take a break from his constant driving.



Here he meets with Vivienne (Emily Hampshire), a youthful girl who's looking for a lift. So, after first being hesitant, he finds himself unable to deny helping her. So, the two are soon back on the road. Unfortunately, an accident strikes upon them. So, very soon Alex will be alone, first he even feels guilt. However, he can't carry on without talking to the girl's parents. So, he pokes around till he has got her adress, and then he knocks on the door. What he doesn't know, is that Vivienne only has her mother, and that she is autistic.



However, a strange form of relationship will bound Alex and Linda (Sigourney Weaver) together, and they will develope an understanding for eachother. Well, at least in one way. You see, autism is absolute. It's something beyond, something you cannot change. You just have to accept every part of the autistic person, or you're lost.



"What is the moment worth?
The past is only a memory, the future a fantasy.
It's only in the present that we truly live."

Amazing film. Anyone who's looking for a great drama movie, the next time you should pick this one. It's outstanding. Sigourney Weaver does a great work on playing the autistic part, a task which cannot be very easy, not for anyone.

7/10 (a strong one)


http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0448124/
http://www.snowcakemovie.co.uk/

Movie: "eXiztenZ" (1999)

Really twisted sci/fi flick directed by David Cronenberg. This came out 1999. Now, if I don't remember this wrong it was around that time the discussion about how video gaming affects human [real life] behaviour got huge. Interest organisations gave their opionion, the media was ripping all the juice out of this carrot, and the wheel was spinning. Guess Cronenberg took the oportunity of making a wicked film out of it.

Not bad at all, not bad at all. A bit dazing but also groovy indeed. In the beginning of the film, you meet with a group of beta-testers for a video game that is soon to be released on the market. It's just that the consoles doesn't seem to be of the ordinary plastic/circuit box type, but, made out of organic tissue(!), and the gaming experience is far beyond the Virtual Reality technology that we know of today. Of course, to even be able to play on these consoles, you need a tiny surgery procedure..



Wow, this must be the space age, you must think. Well, my thought is that these "pods" are just awakening elements for the viewer, 'cuz it really had me thinking. Actually, some of the fx with organic tissue was quite repulsive. Yack. However, it was an entertaining film. All sci/fi enthusiasts (and gaming freaks) should watch it.

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0120907/

Movie: "The Untouchables" (1987)

Really beautiful gangster movie. Here's the story about how Al Capone (Robert De Niro) rised an empire of booze bootleging, and the ones who put a stop to him. In the 30's of Chicago, every inch of society is corrupted, and the one and only hope comes through a few good men. Michael Douglas, Sean Connery, Charles Martin Smith, and Andy Garcia. These are the brave men who stands up to all the corruption, without letting anyone stop them. There will be blood, but also justice. A must see.

8/10

When you watch this film, pay attention to the incredible decors made on the city of Chicago. Amazing. Really beautiful.

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0094226/
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Untouchables_(1987_film)

Movie: "Screamers" (1995)

Wow!

I've really taken this whole sci/fi genre to my heart. I seem to have missed out on so many good movies. Like this one for example. Can't even recall ever having seen it. It was really exciting all the way through.

Due to fossil fuels running out on Earth, the big corporations has started digging out a new substance. Of course, we're talking high grade nuclear. So, what neither the scientists nor the harvesting companies had thought about, was the leakage of radioactive substances, causing great suffer to man kind.

So, when the major mining company (N.E.B) doesn't take the deadly leakage as enough argument to stop mining, a war brakes out between the allied parties (The Alliance) and the N.E.B. Each part has it's own base camp, where they're hiding in bunkers. On the Alliance behalf, we have lieutenant Joseph Hendrickssen (Peter Weller) in command.

So, after not having heard a word over the radio for weeks, when all of a sudden a N.E.B. soldier is seen strolling through the desert, apparently with good intentions, carrying a strange message beholder, liet. Joe is getting curious. When suddenly a bounce of screamers chop the same stranger up into pieces just a hundred yards from the Alliance bunker, it gets even weirder. Joe decides to travel over to the N.E.B. base, just to see if they really realking cease-fire for reals.



Like this wasn't enough, a little side-project that was created to help the Alliance in the war seems to have blown out of their hands. The small machines are called "screamers". They are basically just a CPU which runs on renewable fuels such as tissue from dead animals.



These little naggers seems to have come up with self-preservation instincts. So, now they've come up with a way to reproduce themselves independently. And beware - these little rackets strike from below ground level, each one armed with a lethal blade of destruction.

Awsome sci/fi action all the way through. The end was also superb. Rumors has it that a sequel is planned till 2009, it will be a blessing. Oh gosh, I can barely wait! This is a must see sci/fi movie.

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0114367/
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Screamers_(film)

Movie: "Eastern Promises" (2007)

Wow!

A friend of mine asked me to see this like half a year ago, even offered me to to borrow the DVD from him. I watched a few scenes but something just didn't make me want to see it. I guess I'm quite intimidated by the whole Russian mobster style. So watching it on film wouldn't make me more humble.

Anyways, I should have seen it already back then. It's a great [multi-category] movie, actually the best mobster film made after year 2000, I believe so. Everyone should watch it, click the cover image to watch the trailer, and you will hopefully get more curious.

7/10

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0765443/
http://www.focusfeatures.com/easternpromises/

Movie: "Awake" (2007)

Really great film, actually. The synapsis on the cover tells me that it's a story told by one of the little group of people who doesn't fall into REM sleep during anaesthetic (for surgery). This is true, but it's more to it than just this. It's a shocking story, shocking indeed.

Clay Beresford (Hayden Christensen) is only twenty-two years old, but still one of the richest persons in city. The only thing he suffers is from heart failure. He has got to find a donor since time's running out his current ticker.

Earlier, Dr. Jack Harper (Terrence Howard) managed to rescue Clay's life, when he had his first major heart attack. So, some sort of relationship has devolved between Clay and Harper. So, even though his mother (played by Swedish actor Lena Olin) think they should grab the best surgeon available, Clay persists in that Dr. Harper shall perform this life decisive surgery when it's time.

So..
Funny anecdote by the way. My fiancé almost seemed disturbed by how I repeatedly bad-mouthed Sam (Jessica Alba) for being a gold digger. I mean, Clay had a bad heart, even staying outside in the rain was a real strain to him. So, how could he ever satisfy her sexual needs? It's so obvious that she's like "Oh what the hell, he's rich, so whenever he dies I'm homesafe for that matter". Funny anecdote indeed. Guess who laughed the most in the end?

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0211933/
http://www.awakethemovie.com/

Movie: "Shadowboxer" (2005)

WARNING!

I can't lie. This is the worst film I've seen in a long time. It just wouldn't get it right anywhere at all. The story is about a couple, who are also hitmen. Then during one assignment, everything gets twisted. As Rose (Helen Mirren) is about to shoot, the victim (Vanessa Ferlito)'s amniotic fluids goes. She's about to give birth to a children. Then Rose just cannot find it in her heart to proceed. So, the stage with is supposed to be blood splashed on the wall, instead gets to be a improvised maternity ward. Voila - a star is born! But what about the mission assigner? And what about the child's father? And how will the other part of the hitmen couple (Cuba Gooding Jr.) react on this sudden situation? It's dramatic here and there, but it won't hold up. The acting smells phony, the story seems unreal, everything is just messed up. Even the finish line seemed messed up. Quite surprising appearance by Joseph Gordon-Levitt as quack doctor though, whom you may remember as the [sexual abused] main character in 'Mysterious Skin'. However.. Spare yourself one and a half hour by not seeing this movie.

3/10

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0396857/
http://www.shadowboxerthefilm.com/

Movie: "Big Trouble in Little China" (1986)

Hehe, this is a real classic, I know. Can't recall ever having seen it though. So, now I have. Well, not 'cuz it's my genre of choice, but it had it's moments. It falls under the same category as the 'From Dusk Till Dawn' movies, with the same blach humour. Here are "The Three Storms" (Lightning, Thunder and Rain). Also, now I know where Midway took inspiration for the characters in their popular fighting video game Mortal Kombat. Yes, I especially think of Raiden. It should be said that the film offers a funny feeling, so don't despair in the loss of significance. The story? Jack (Kurt Russel) is a truck driver. It all starts with him sitting down with his Chinese friend Wang for the usual friendly manner hazard game while Jack is having his break. Jack wins some money. However, Wong doesn't have it on him, so he cannot collect. So, Jack decides to follow Wong to get the money. He is just going to get a female friend slash crush at the air port. What neither Jack or Wang had expected is that some Chinese tribe members will show up at the airport, taking Wang's new crush as hostage. So, as Jack is a true American gentleman, he's more than happy to assist Wang in his attempt to rescue this girl. Also, he himself has laid eyes on another beautiful girl (Kim Cattrall). So they went on their big mission, not really knowing what's expecting them. - Down. Lo Pan is down there. - Down where? - Where is the universe? As you may understand this is going to get really wicked. Chinese black sorcery and other stuff will make Dirty Harry with his .44 Magnum stand helpless. This is something beyond reason, something that requires help from the outside. Here is where the local tour bus driver Egg Chen (Victor Wong) comes into play. It's all a force between the good and the bad forces of nature. I could drop some more details on the forces involved in the synopsis, but it would be a waste of time. There's an ancient god who is cursed with immortal life. The only way this spell could be broken is through the blood of a green-eyed woman. Of course, both Gracie Law and Miao Yin has green eyes. Life's a bitch, huh?! - Time for the medicine! - Cheers! - This does what again, exactly? - Huge buzz. Guess this is one of these movies you have to see before you're history, so I'd rather do it now than at the age of forty. But again, not suitable for all people. Some people (who doesn't count the cult factor in at all) will probably think this is just 1h 40m of drivel. Anyways, give it a try the next time you're on the mood for a goodie! http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0090728/ http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Big_Trouble_in_Little_China http://www.wingkong.net/

Movie: "Imaginary Heroes" (2004)

One of the better family/relationship dramas I've seen in quite a while now. The set of families reminded me about the ones in 'The Ice Storm'. Anyways, it's about the Travis family, containing the father Ben (Jeff Daniels), the mother Sandy (Sigourney Weaver), and their children Matt, Tim and Penny.

Matt is (and have apparently always been) given preferential treatment. He's the promising swimming talent, his father's big hope on family pride. What his father don't know, is that Matt actually hates swimming, the attraction, everything. One day he's simply not there when the family gather for breakfast. He's left this world.

From this moment (really in the beginning) you get to follow the family through the bumpy road that follows on a suicide within the family. Rumors been spread, intrigues over ancient matters, the momentary escape from reality, and more.



After that Matt is out the of the picture, Ben doesn't really know how to take charge over situation. In fact, he doesn't seem sure about anything. For example, he won't allow one less tray over dinner. All seats shall be served. Freaky, huh? Even Matt's [alive] siblings seems to think so.

Another sad part is that when Ben gets furious of depression, he won't hold back his inner thoughts about who he considered the family hope. I mean, like Tim doesn't havn't got a hard time enough? Since Penny is half-way through of leaving the nest, she's not to be seen much. The film is centered on Tim (Emile Hirsh), and the way he has to put up with a real heavy burden. Great acting on his part, I must say.



The film is really well-made all the way. You just sit there all quiet and absorb the motion pictures, swollowed by the emptiness in this family's life. It's a sad, well-made story that everyone should watch.

I give this one..
7/10

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0373024/
http://www.sonypictures.com/classics/imaginary/

Movie: "Blade Runner" (1982)

Gash, another film that I should have seen a long time ago. Actually, I did recall some of the scenes, particularly when Roy and Pris descends upon J.F. Sebastian at his apartment. Oops, I guess I'm on my way of spoiling important act now. I'll give it a rest.



This is one of the best science fiction movies I've seen. The photography is brilliant. The movie is made 1982 and it feels so damn beautiful. I didn't watch it in HD, and still, amazing setup. I'm principally talking about the L.A. skky view. Rock steady. Is the shit. Really!



So, scientists has come up with those replicants, which is an artificial lifeform, but it looks and feels like just any other human being. Truly amazing. These "human robots" are mainly used for dangerous operations in space and suchlike, due to the fact that no one will miss them if they go black. However, these replicants gets self-aware in a way their developers didn't think they ever would, so shit is soon about to hit the fan. A robot takeover in massive scale? Well, perhaps, perhaps not. Rick Deckard (Harrison Ford) is a retired blade runner, which is a force whose main assignment is to track down and shut off (the old traditional PANG way*) any stray replicants they find. You see, due to an earlier mishap, all replicatans are banned from Earth limits; giving any officer the right to shoot them at sight.

Now, confirmed rumours has it that four replicants is loose on earth. Four dangerous(!) replicants. So dangerous that the first blade runner of choice had failed to eliminate them. Therefore, Rick Deckard is convinced that he has got to go back in duty. Outstanding sci/fi flick!

8/10

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0083658/
http://bladerunnerthemovie.warnerbros.com/
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blade_Runner

The pain is gone

That horrifyng day is finally over. Gash, I really think I'm getting the creeps about getting older, 'cuz yesterday night I had this really awkward feeling running through my spine. I just couldn't help it. Couldn't even point my finger on what triggered it, so I assume it's the age factor.

Anyways. Today's the 24:th, and things move on. Hope everyone's had a great summer, it's closing in to an end now. Soon we'll have snowing winter, same ol' garbage. Shitty Scandinavia, at least south of Europe would be nice for a change.

Funny thing by the way, I havn't been sick for like a year or so. I think I've had one cold in a whole year. Heh, my immune defence must be up at it's top. Or maybe it's all the garlic I eat, hehe..

Laters..

Movie: "Miller's Crossing" (1990)

Brilliant!

Another film I just can't figure out how I could have missed out in these years, written and directed by the Coen brothers. However, I must say I had that feeling of recognition somewhere out at Miller's Cross. In particular that scene between Tom and Bernie out there felt familiar. However, I didn't either reckon nor recall anything more of the story, so it was amazing.



So, what's this all about? It's a true gangster story, that's what it is. The Irish affiliations back in the 20's. The film radiates genuineness all the way through, with Thompson machine guns and everything. Lots of fun. The Wiki article on the movie tells how certain reviewers has refered to the film as noir.



Me myself isn't too familiar with the whole noir genre, so I just can't add such tribute from the bottom of my heart. However, the film is in every aspect glacious. The photography is amazing. Take a close look at it while watching the movie, and you'll see it's just hilarious. Also a few remarkable quotes to be added.

"I'll track down all of you whores."

So? What's the tale? Well, it's a story of several(!) double-crossing cases. At first it may seem like a big mess, but things will clear out pretty soon. Tom Reagan (Gabriel Byrne) is sidekick of local boss Leo (Albert Finney). Pretty early in the story there will be a case of distrust coming from Tom. Not directly, but he thinks that Leo is making a terrible decision, so he's thinking about changing side. So, what's on the other side? Johnny Caspar (Jon Polito), who works hard to gain control over the city district. The local police authorities are of course bound by restrain under all these fellows, so the whole set of domination could easily appear as Armageddon. A couple of rattle-throats, Bernie (John Turturro) and Mink (Steve Buscemi), is filling their part of being tools to mislead information, something that [in this game of honour] easily cause bullets to fly under the edge. Also, a wonder woman is involved, Verna (Marcia Gay Harden) is sister of Bernie, and also Leo's mistress. Funny how things work out, isn't it?!

High grade gangster film!
8/10

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0100150/
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Miller's_Crossing

Movie: "Finding Neverland" (2004)

Nice film. Honestly, at first I had this nagging feeling that I would see a movie for the second time, but I was wrong. This is the first time i watch Finding Neverland, and it was truly a remarkable and amazing story. Evidently, it's also the true story about how the author of the well-known fairytales about Peter Pan got the ideas.

Here you meet with James Barrie (Johnny Depp), a man who set up theatre play's for a living. James hasn't exactly been drowning in success lately. Actually, everything looks kind of dark, with the media giving him bad reviews and all. Now, by a coincidence, he meets Sylvia Davies (Kate Winslet), and nonetheless her four children: Michael, Peter, Jack and George.

The kids father passed away recently, so their mother Sylvia is the only one these kids got left. Here is where James Barrie comes into play. We're not talking the usual seduction moves no, but another form of relationship. The boys are in the centre of attraction, all the time. Not only because they work as a cure against the director's cramp that he has been suffering, but also 'cuz that as he seize the ember in these young boys, he slowly begin to get a whole new perspective on life.

"Young boys should never be sent to bed... they always wake up a day older."

So, meanwhile helping Sylvia out with practical things, he's also writing his coming masterpiece: Peter Pan. This film is also a masterpiece. However, it's funny how I chose to see it at my 24:th birthday. Perhaps on some subconscious level, I'm starting to get real creeps about getting older. Shit, Life's a big scourge, right? Hrhr, guess a bit of sarcasm won't hurt! :)

7/10

Lost a tiny scrap by giving a somewhat slow feed somewhere in the middle of the film. Anyways, not sure if it was just me being in the mood for fast rising action, so I won't in any way disregard this marvelous masterpiece for movie.

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0308644/
http://www.miramax.com/findingneverland/

24? Qué Pasa¿

I couldn't help noticing that today is my public birthday. Gash, it's really the annual day filled with anguish. One step closer to the point where my body mass is considered whacked slash emptied up on it's resources. Then what? Nervousness is part of life, I suppose..

Movie: "Carlito's Way" (1993)

Finally!
A friend of mine has always talked about this film. "What, you havn't seen it.. yet?!?". So, now I finally have. It was really good too. A romantic mob story, to sum it up.

It's about Carlito Brigante (Al Pacino), who due to technicalities is released from prison after serving only five years, when the sentence read thirty years. Not even the judge seems happy about the descision he's forced to take - of letting Brigante go. However, "Charlie" has no plans of going back on the wild side. He's got a plan. He's going to hook up with another hasbeen, who is now [successfully] renting out cars over at Paradise (The Bahamas). This is Carlito's new dream. He only needs to raise 75 big ones, then he's off. He has the fortunate luck to be offered a job, to run a local club, since the real owner is up to his shoulders in debt to guys you don't wanna get busy with. So, pure layback, right?

Also, Carlito hooks up with the lady [whom he unfortunately had gone back on his word to; by getting put behind bars] of his past, Gail. All he wants is to raise the money so he can take Gail and get the hell out of New York. Another messy ingredient is his laywer, David "Dave" Kleinfeld (Sean Penn), who has more and more wondered over to the wild side, from only being legal expert for all these wiseguys, he's now up to his ears in coke and bullshit. So, by some soft reason Carlito finds himself sort of in debt to Dave, so he runs a sideline in which he tries to help Dave out of trouble. No good, no good.

The film was truly amazing, really good in all aspects. I read in some paper about that "you can never be Mr. Romance if you havn't seen Legends of the Fall". Well, I doubt that. My belief is that you can never be Mr. Romance if you havn't partaken in the scene where Al Pacino rumbles the door out of lust. That's(!) really something.

8/10 (the 7 to 8 stars jump comes from Pacino's brilliant story-telling from behind the curtains)

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0106519/
http://www.martin-scorsese.net/henancius/carlito/

Movie: "Mad Max 3 - Beyond Thunderdome" (1985)

Finally, I've seen all three Mad Max movies. This one doesn't differ so much from the other two, except the fact that Tina Turner's appearance as dictatorial head of state in a small shithole(!!!) called Barder.

This is also the place where a big part of the story takes place. All out of nowhere you almost meet Mel Gibson at the city gates right in the beginning of the movie, to then follow him into the mad world that waits within these gates.

Some of the photography from walking the sand desert (I'm talking during desert sundown) was pretty amazing. Well, beside this, I don't really know what to say. I was entertained all the way through. The Mad Max movies are really something. I still can't understand how I can have missed them as a kid.

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0089530/
http://www.madmaxmovies.com/

Movie: "Lost in Space" (1998)

Wow! I can't believe how I've missed out on this film. I mean, it's been around for ten years. I remember when I was around seven years old, they aired the television show from the 60's daily over the cable network. We had just gotten ourselves cable so all these shows where new to me, and I found them very exciting. If I look at myself then, I would be almost sure that I would end up as one of these Trekkies. Anyways, it's fun, back then I did not see any "tech diff" between Star Trek and Lost in Space, even though the Trek episodes they showed back then were probably at least from the 80's.

Well, now I've also seen the film. It wasn't bad at all, actually one of the better Sci/Fi films I've seen over the last couple of years. It was more of a space adventure, with some more serious intigues, than just blam boom blow (like in Sunshine, for example). Also, I guess when I was a little kid I missed out on basics of the story, like the fact that Mr. Smith wasn't really ment to be with the family on the ship, but just a wastrel who has failed on his mission sabotaging the family's mission. However, in some strange way Dr. Smith is actually the one character that I remember the most from the television series. My image of him is the poor fellow who always managed to get fooled by some alien lifeforms/beings in the woods on some foreign planet that the ship was currently stranded on; falling in the temptation of drinking some wicked mixture, which then made his mind go coo-coo. Well, here's the real Dr. Smith, a self-interested good-for-nothing.

Anyhow..
This story is about the Robinson family. The Earth's ozon layer is down on 40%, which implies that in only two decades no human being will be able to live there. So, it's time for some space colonizing. The Robinson family includes the father family John, who is also a very famous professor in space science (therefore his family is chosen for this pioneer mission). His wife, two daughters, and one son, is also comprised in his family. Also, a war pilot (Matt LeBlanc) is chosen to go with them, in case they should encounter hostile lifeforms.

So, the target planet is set. Now it's only ten years(!) of cryosleep till they get there. Then, wake up on a new [uninhabited] planet, and just start fresh. It should also be mentioned that the "pioneer purpose" is found by some mark that needs to be placed on the target planet, thus making it much faster for forthcoming travellers to get there. Setting the cordinates, or something like that.

However, this isn't so important. The film is fairly enjoyable. I must say I also liked the end, even though some people may find it.. well.. meaningless? ;)

Watch this one, especially if you have memories from the old television series.

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0120738/
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lost_in_Space
http://www.lostinspacetv.com/

Movie: "Idiocracy" (2006)

Sci/fi enthuists often refer to the future as a place where the human mind has developed over generations, with more advanced technology and a more reasonable outlook on all the bigger question in life, leading to lasting politics, world peace, etc.

This movie is a portrait of the opposite scenario. Whereas years have passed by, human being has become dumber, and dumber, and dumber. In the beginning of the film, director Mike Judge seem to drag a little moral over the fact that cultivated folks are more interested in career than breeding, while trailer park trash is reproducing
excessively, and the sum total isn't too hard to calculate, right?

Anyways. In our present time, the military are concerned about how the skills on i.e. fighter pilots are so spread, and the fact that their really talented soldiers often walk in civil clothes for a lifetime, never seeing the war they were trained for. So, the scientists has come up with the answer. A freezing tank, keeping the cream of army in an "intact state" until really needed. The only thing left is a test subject. This is where - average joe / never to be missed - military librarian Joe Bauers (Luke Wilson) comes into play. Test subject no. 2? A prostitue from the street, obviously only to be missed by her pimp.

So, due to pitiable circumstances, the project is forgotten about. So, these freezing tubes are opened around year 2500-something. So, Joe and Rita wakes up in a ..really dumb.. world! Well, here's where you have to see for yourself. At least some parts where entertaining.

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0387808/
http://www.idiocracydvd.com/

Movie: "Serenity" (2005)

Hehe, I must be out of my mind who starts watching a Sci/Fi flick around Eight O'Clock in the morning. However, I didn't find myself busy with other things, so why the heck not? I'm sorry to say that this movie didn't really cut it all the way through. It fits into the Aeon Flux category, which means something you will have no problems watching, but it will slip your mind without leaving permanent marks of any kind.

So, what's this all about?

Sometime in a not too far away future Earth has become to overpopulated so that man kind has [equal to the traditional futurisquatic theme] expanded it's territory to other planet. It can all be compared with today's industrialized- versus development contries. This is the same deal, but we're talking planets here. All civilized planets has joined "The Alliance" (i.e. EU), which has it's common control organ. Of course, there are some planets not being a part of The Alliance. Take "The Reavers" for example, which is a barbarous nation of cannibalistic maniacs.

So, there is this foreseeing girl, River, who - due to her abilities - has been targetted by The Alliance. Yes, of course she knows about something that the government wants to hide. So, after being miraculous saved by her brother Simon, River and her brother is hiding on a rebellious spacecraft occupied by professional robberers and theifs.

By an accident, the crew discovers the truth about some things. Now, their great mission is to go "sky-wide" with this colossal discovery. Of course, fleet of The Alliance are constantly behind them.

Like I said, I didn't get bored.
Presumably a great deal of excitement for the younger generation.

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0379786/
http://www.serenitymovie.com/