New Movies
Actually got the chance to see a bunch of new movies at the theatre recently. Besides the new Star Wars I was able to see:
Movie Review: The Ring 2
Definitely not as good nor as scary as the first Ring movie. Luckily it was better than the Japanese Ringu 2 which changed the killer into a virus of some sort. Apart from a few shock moments which were lifted straight from the previous Ring this one didn't have any real scary moments. The ending looked promising as it appeared that the mother may have to kill her son to save him (which would have been very powerful) but of course the movie bailed on that for the happy ending. I also don't understand why every kid in horror films these days has to try to recreate the Sixth Sense kid's personality. 5/10
Movie Review: Batman Begins
Finally, the Batman movie I've been waiting for. A darker, scarier version of the man in the mask and black cape. No nipple guards on the suit this time around. While he is definitely super haman, he is not superhuman. After each clash with criminals he looks like he's been through the meat grinder and must try to hide the bruises. What surprised me most was the humour throughout the film which worked perfectly. Morgan Freeman, as Batman's weapon designer, gave some of the best lines of the movie. My only disappointment in the film was how Bruce Wayne went through some kind of ninja training in the Himalayas. A little hokey, and not in line with the comic book character, but it explains his abilities pretty well. 9/10
Movie Review: War of the Worlds
As this was a Steven Spielberg and Tom Cruise production I wasn't expecting anything too earth shattering. Perhaps that's why I was as pleased as I was. Going in with low expectations can make a movie more enjoyable. Told entirely from Tom Cruise's character's P.O.V. was an interesting choice and really connects the audience to him. The audience is just as curious about what is going on as he is. The CG was excellent and Dakota Fanning, who plays Cruise's daughter, really steals the show. 8/10
Movie Review: The Ring 2
Definitely not as good nor as scary as the first Ring movie. Luckily it was better than the Japanese Ringu 2 which changed the killer into a virus of some sort. Apart from a few shock moments which were lifted straight from the previous Ring this one didn't have any real scary moments. The ending looked promising as it appeared that the mother may have to kill her son to save him (which would have been very powerful) but of course the movie bailed on that for the happy ending. I also don't understand why every kid in horror films these days has to try to recreate the Sixth Sense kid's personality. 5/10Movie Review: Batman Begins
Finally, the Batman movie I've been waiting for. A darker, scarier version of the man in the mask and black cape. No nipple guards on the suit this time around. While he is definitely super haman, he is not superhuman. After each clash with criminals he looks like he's been through the meat grinder and must try to hide the bruises. What surprised me most was the humour throughout the film which worked perfectly. Morgan Freeman, as Batman's weapon designer, gave some of the best lines of the movie. My only disappointment in the film was how Bruce Wayne went through some kind of ninja training in the Himalayas. A little hokey, and not in line with the comic book character, but it explains his abilities pretty well. 9/10Movie Review: War of the Worlds
As this was a Steven Spielberg and Tom Cruise production I wasn't expecting anything too earth shattering. Perhaps that's why I was as pleased as I was. Going in with low expectations can make a movie more enjoyable. Told entirely from Tom Cruise's character's P.O.V. was an interesting choice and really connects the audience to him. The audience is just as curious about what is going on as he is. The CG was excellent and Dakota Fanning, who plays Cruise's daughter, really steals the show. 8/10
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