quick blog

Superbad

Jonah Hill's constant whining in the first 20 minutes annoyed the hell out of me, which set the tone for the rest of the movie. It certainly has its moments and I wouldn't argue Superbad's funniness, but I spent most of the movie wishing Jonah Hill would just shut the f--k up.



Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End

A scatter piece. Feels like someone had to please 50 different producers, and then tried to slip in a thing or two of their own that they didn't know where else to put. I enjoyed the scene of Jack Sparrow in Davy Jones' locker-the look of the stark white, and hey, it's pirate adventures with Johnny Depp, but overall it was messy and still tries to ride the tails of the first.




We Own the Night

Actually better than I was expecting. The drama is well built, and the intensity of the characters' situations really come across.







Planet B-Boy

A recent fave. Any lover of hiphop could easily appreciate this one, and as a documentary is done quite well. Some nice graphics with an appropriate brief intro to bboying and hiphop, transitioning smoothly into the personal subjects, and the film's focal point-the international bboy competition. Well focused, with a nice balance between the subject and personal stories. Interviews are funny and even at times poignant, creating a light comedic touching tone. There's an awesome scene showing korean soldiers starting to break out in dance with a voice over interview of how soldiers are forbidden to dance. Pacing is just right, no lack of amazing dancing with a great soundtrack to match, and they even include some pretty nice scenery from around the world. It's a good one.



16 Blocks


Satisfying enough for a day on the couch with the stomach flu. Satisfactorily entertaining, and Mos Def surprisingly carries his weight.







Barton Fink

A Coen Brothers kooky classic. The cinematography is rich, and performances are amazing. Even the side characters that appear for a brief scene are directed to perfection. You could likely watch this movie multiple times and still have things to ponder and discuss. This movie's got many great layers and is a classic in my book.