Trying to make it to Italy this year and I've been yearning for Europe and thinking a lot about it lately. We'll see.
samedi, mars 10, 2007
Movie Notes
Zodiac made me want to go out and get the book and read the in depth story of this deranged killer. Jake Gyllenhaal does a stellar job as the regular guy, a grown up eagle scout, who becomes obsessed with the California murder spree of the Zodiac. Makes you wonder how many unsolved murders would be solved if the detectives on the cases put as much time and energy into researching the murders as this regular guy does. The gold mine of resources found in your local library is mentioned more than once, a real plug for those demure librarians who fight to keep free access to public information. The real flair of the film though is Robert Downey Jr., who is fantastic as this wacked out substance abuser. I know, not much of a stretch for him, but he's terrific. I was happy to see how healthy and vibrant, (and hot) he looked on the red carpet at the Oscars. Nice to have him back, I wish he'd do more movies. It's longish, 2.5 hours, but I'm glad they didn't hack it up to fit in the 90 minute format. A must see.
Now, on the other hand, Notes on a Scandal, which got so much buzz, was kind of disappointing. As Cate Blanchett's character is being taken advantage of by the evil school marm it reminded me of those scary movies where you want to scream at the screen "NO, don't go down in to that dark basement without a flashlight". That someone would be that naive and trusting of such an evil character is hard to believe.
Netflixed An Unfinished Life with Robert Redford, Jennifer Lopez and Morgan Freeman as someone had recommended it to me as a good flick, and it is. I've always liked J Lo as an actress, if nothing else. The crotchety old grandpa, Redford, and the ailing Freeman have an interesting relationship which is really the core of the film. Worth viewing if just to immerse yourself into the lovely landscape. The ranch where they live is truly a pristine area, and films that bring you to beautiful places have an added dimension.
Now, on the other hand, Notes on a Scandal, which got so much buzz, was kind of disappointing. As Cate Blanchett's character is being taken advantage of by the evil school marm it reminded me of those scary movies where you want to scream at the screen "NO, don't go down in to that dark basement without a flashlight". That someone would be that naive and trusting of such an evil character is hard to believe.
Netflixed An Unfinished Life with Robert Redford, Jennifer Lopez and Morgan Freeman as someone had recommended it to me as a good flick, and it is. I've always liked J Lo as an actress, if nothing else. The crotchety old grandpa, Redford, and the ailing Freeman have an interesting relationship which is really the core of the film. Worth viewing if just to immerse yourself into the lovely landscape. The ranch where they live is truly a pristine area, and films that bring you to beautiful places have an added dimension.
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