Review #094: The Misfits.
Cast
Clark Gable (Gay Langland), Marilyn Monroe (Roslyn Tabor), Montgomery Clift (Perce Howland), Thelma Ritter (Isabelle Steers), and Eli Wallach (Guido) Directed by John Huston.
Review
This is an eery film, when you think about it. This was Monroe and Gable's last roles, and Clift was getting to his last few as well. It's well acted with an allright script from Arthur Miller (The Crucible, Death of a Salesman) as it does its script justice. It's ending is a little sad considering this again was the two's last roles. The film is sad, dramatic, and all around an allright film for what it's worth. We are close to 100 Reviews. Countdown: 10, 9, 8, 7, 6...
Overall, I give it 8 out of 10 stars.
January 28, 2012
Movie Night: 2001: A Space Odyssey.
Review #093: 2001: A Space Odyssey.
Cast
Keir Dullea (Dr. David Bowman), Gary Lockwood (Dr. Frank Poole), William Sylvester (Dr. Heywood R. Floyd), Douglas Rain (HAL 9000), Daniel Richter (Chief man-ape), Leonard Rossiter (Dr. Andrei Smyslov), Margaret Tyzack (Elena), and Robert Beatty (Dr. Ralph Halvorsen) Directed by Stanley Kubrick.
Review
Redux Review: https://officalmovienight.blogspot.com/2018/06/redux-2001-a-space-odyssey.html
This is a spectacular film, pure and simple. It's on a grand scale all by itself that precedes all the other science fiction classics in style and form. It though is not a perfect film. It's a film that boggles the mind at points, with little dialogue (In fact the first and last 15 minutes have 0 lines of dialogue). However this a good thing. It's a visual experience that doesn't need dialogue to explain it. That is a lesson called "Show, don't tell". I think the best part of the film is the Star sequence. It's a amazing use of the technology they had at the time, mystifying and dazzling all. Ironically it won Kubrick his only Oscar (there you can see how the Academy isn't exactly perfect). The technology in the film isn't like what would really happen in 2001, but some stuff is accurate surprisingly. But that's not the point. The point of the film is to entertain and dazzle the viewer. This one of Kubrick's many great films that truly is worth it. We are close to 100 Reviews. Countdown: 10, 9, 8, 7...
Overall, I give it 10 out of 10 stars.
Cast
Keir Dullea (Dr. David Bowman), Gary Lockwood (Dr. Frank Poole), William Sylvester (Dr. Heywood R. Floyd), Douglas Rain (HAL 9000), Daniel Richter (Chief man-ape), Leonard Rossiter (Dr. Andrei Smyslov), Margaret Tyzack (Elena), and Robert Beatty (Dr. Ralph Halvorsen) Directed by Stanley Kubrick.
Review
Redux Review: https://officalmovienight.blogspot.com/2018/06/redux-2001-a-space-odyssey.html
This is a spectacular film, pure and simple. It's on a grand scale all by itself that precedes all the other science fiction classics in style and form. It though is not a perfect film. It's a film that boggles the mind at points, with little dialogue (In fact the first and last 15 minutes have 0 lines of dialogue). However this a good thing. It's a visual experience that doesn't need dialogue to explain it. That is a lesson called "Show, don't tell". I think the best part of the film is the Star sequence. It's a amazing use of the technology they had at the time, mystifying and dazzling all. Ironically it won Kubrick his only Oscar (there you can see how the Academy isn't exactly perfect). The technology in the film isn't like what would really happen in 2001, but some stuff is accurate surprisingly. But that's not the point. The point of the film is to entertain and dazzle the viewer. This one of Kubrick's many great films that truly is worth it. We are close to 100 Reviews. Countdown: 10, 9, 8, 7...
Overall, I give it 10 out of 10 stars.
Movie Night: The Black Hole.
Review #092: The Black Hole.
Cast
Maximilian Schell (Dr. Hans Reinhardt), Anthony Perkins (Dr. Alex Durant), Robert Forster (Captain Dan Holland), Joseph Bottoms (Lieutenant Charlie Pizer), Yvette Mimieux (Dr. Kate McCrae), Ernest Borgnine (Harry Booth), Tom McLoughlin (Captain S.T.A.R.), Roddy McDowall (V.I.N.CENT), and Slim Pickens (B.O.B.) Directed by Gary Nelson.
Review
The film is unlike other Disney films in the fact it's more suited for more then just kids. And for that reason, it succeeds. The film has special effects unlike other films, such as Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope. The acting's standard good, and the robots are great. they're unlike other droids of their time, such as R2-D2 or Dewey. I like those droids and the others as it's imaginative and useful. The film has action, even if it is in the last 25 minutes. But it's still a good film for what it's worth. And with this review, Robot Week ends. It was great to do reviews involving robots, especially one every day. Now then, what number are we on? Number 92? We're getting closer and closer now. 10, 9, 8...This ends Part VII of Robot Week. Thank you for your appreciation.
Overall, I give it 8 out of 10 stars.
Cast
Maximilian Schell (Dr. Hans Reinhardt), Anthony Perkins (Dr. Alex Durant), Robert Forster (Captain Dan Holland), Joseph Bottoms (Lieutenant Charlie Pizer), Yvette Mimieux (Dr. Kate McCrae), Ernest Borgnine (Harry Booth), Tom McLoughlin (Captain S.T.A.R.), Roddy McDowall (V.I.N.CENT), and Slim Pickens (B.O.B.) Directed by Gary Nelson.
Review
The film is unlike other Disney films in the fact it's more suited for more then just kids. And for that reason, it succeeds. The film has special effects unlike other films, such as Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope. The acting's standard good, and the robots are great. they're unlike other droids of their time, such as R2-D2 or Dewey. I like those droids and the others as it's imaginative and useful. The film has action, even if it is in the last 25 minutes. But it's still a good film for what it's worth. And with this review, Robot Week ends. It was great to do reviews involving robots, especially one every day. Now then, what number are we on? Number 92? We're getting closer and closer now. 10, 9, 8...This ends Part VII of Robot Week. Thank you for your appreciation.
Overall, I give it 8 out of 10 stars.
January 27, 2012
Movie Night: Silent Running.
Review #091: Silent Running.
Cast
Bruce Dern (Freeman Lowell), Cliff Potts (John Keenan), Ron Rifkin (Marty Barker), Jesse Vint (Andy Wolf), with Mark Persons (Drone 1 - Dewey), Cheryl Sparks & Steven Brown (Drone 2 - Huey), and Larry Whisenhunt (Drone 3 - Louie) Directed by Douglas Trumbull.
Review
This is a simple film. And a good film indeed. It has a simple plot with simple things, but it makes up for it with its good acting and effects. I like the droids in this film, it's a creative process they used, with amputees in the roles of the droids, and this was before other films that used the process with differences. It has a simple message, to not mess around with the earth, and it has one of the saddest endings in movie history. It's a good film that delivers in being entertaining...In the mind at least. It's not a perfect film, but it is a classic that will keep living on after nearly 40 years. Now then, there's one last film left for this week. Let's see if it's got enough to end it right...10, 9...This ends Part VI of Robot Week.
Overall, I give it 8 out of 10 stars.
Cast
Bruce Dern (Freeman Lowell), Cliff Potts (John Keenan), Ron Rifkin (Marty Barker), Jesse Vint (Andy Wolf), with Mark Persons (Drone 1 - Dewey), Cheryl Sparks & Steven Brown (Drone 2 - Huey), and Larry Whisenhunt (Drone 3 - Louie) Directed by Douglas Trumbull.
Review
This is a simple film. And a good film indeed. It has a simple plot with simple things, but it makes up for it with its good acting and effects. I like the droids in this film, it's a creative process they used, with amputees in the roles of the droids, and this was before other films that used the process with differences. It has a simple message, to not mess around with the earth, and it has one of the saddest endings in movie history. It's a good film that delivers in being entertaining...In the mind at least. It's not a perfect film, but it is a classic that will keep living on after nearly 40 years. Now then, there's one last film left for this week. Let's see if it's got enough to end it right...10, 9...This ends Part VI of Robot Week.
Overall, I give it 8 out of 10 stars.
January 26, 2012
Movie Night: Terminator Salvation.
Review #090: Terminator Salvation.
Cast
Christian Bale (John Connor), Sam Worthington (Marcus Wright), Anton Yelchin (Kyle Reese), Moon Bloodgood (Blair Williams), Bryce Dallas Howard (Kate Connor), Common (Barnes), Helena Bonham Carter (Dr. Serena Kogan/Skynet), and Michael Ironside (General Ashdown). Directed by McG.
Review
So. We have seen how the films have evolved in a sense. From a good sci-fi film, to a great sequel, to Arnold saying "Talk to the hand", to...this. The only reason that the casting credits is different from others is because this cast has done other, better films then this. This is the fourth film in this series, and it is the worst. The film feels like a prequel, as we already know who lives since the film is set years before Resse is sent back to 1984. We already know what happens, so what's the point of the film? I...don't know. It's supposed to jump start the series again, to get the action rolling. Well, you get the action, but not much else. The name of the film "Salvation" is the exact opposite of what happens. The shades in the film are brown, black, and...not much else. One of the terminator reminds me of Transformers, which doesn't make me feel better... The acting is just standard, but with no memorable actors to help, such as Arn- (He's in for one scene, with CGI. It looks really impressive for the most part) The film is standard stale, with a non-memorable plot that differs from the first 3 and has little else, actors that do standard jobs, and dull colors to make you just forget it. It makes you wonder why would anyone want a Terminator 5, considering that you really can't do much with the series anymore. Now then. Let's get to a better reality. Where are those two I asked for? Countdown stars now. 10...This ends Part V of Robot Week.
Overall, I give it 3 out of 10 stars.
Cast
Christian Bale (John Connor), Sam Worthington (Marcus Wright), Anton Yelchin (Kyle Reese), Moon Bloodgood (Blair Williams), Bryce Dallas Howard (Kate Connor), Common (Barnes), Helena Bonham Carter (Dr. Serena Kogan/Skynet), and Michael Ironside (General Ashdown). Directed by McG.
Review
So. We have seen how the films have evolved in a sense. From a good sci-fi film, to a great sequel, to Arnold saying "Talk to the hand", to...this. The only reason that the casting credits is different from others is because this cast has done other, better films then this. This is the fourth film in this series, and it is the worst. The film feels like a prequel, as we already know who lives since the film is set years before Resse is sent back to 1984. We already know what happens, so what's the point of the film? I...don't know. It's supposed to jump start the series again, to get the action rolling. Well, you get the action, but not much else. The name of the film "Salvation" is the exact opposite of what happens. The shades in the film are brown, black, and...not much else. One of the terminator reminds me of Transformers, which doesn't make me feel better... The acting is just standard, but with no memorable actors to help, such as Arn- (He's in for one scene, with CGI. It looks really impressive for the most part) The film is standard stale, with a non-memorable plot that differs from the first 3 and has little else, actors that do standard jobs, and dull colors to make you just forget it. It makes you wonder why would anyone want a Terminator 5, considering that you really can't do much with the series anymore. Now then. Let's get to a better reality. Where are those two I asked for? Countdown stars now. 10...This ends Part V of Robot Week.
Overall, I give it 3 out of 10 stars.
January 25, 2012
Movie Night: Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines.
Cast
Arnold Schwarzenegger (The Terminator / T-800), Nick Stahl (John Connor), Kristanna Loken (T-X), Claire Danes (Kate Brewster), David Andrews (Robert Brewster, USAF), and Mark Famiglietti (Scott Mason). Directed by Jonathan Mostow.
Review
This is a film I had forgotten to review a while long ago (man that sounds redundant), and so I will do it justice. As such, let us see if this film is any better then the two before it. And in a few words it is not so. It's a decent film, as it has action to entertain you. The plot is not as interesting as the first two, but the film at least doesn't make that happen on purpose. It tries hard to revive the series, and it succeeds. The film isn't as good as the first two, but it is at least decent. This film basically sells all that the first two did in story all to just to revive this franchise, So...We have 3 films in which the Terminator is our real hero, and now we have a fourth on our hands. Who's the hero? Batman? Oh wait, that Batman...What's the name? Salvation. Huh. Fitting title, isn't it? This ends Part IV of Robot Week.
Overall, I give it 7 out of 10 stars.
January 24, 2012
Movie Night: Short Circuit.
Review #088: Short Circuit.
Cast
Ally Sheedy (Stephanie Speck), Steve Guttenberg (Newton Crosby, Ph.D), Fisher Stevens (Ben Jabituya), Austin Pendleton (Dr. Howard Marner), G. W. Bailey (Captain Skroeder), Tim Blaney (Number 5), Brian McNamara (Frank), and Marvin J. McIntyre (Duke) Directed by John Badham.
Review
It figures to have an 80s flick be in Robot Week. No, not that one. But you get this flick. And so we have a story that's easy thin for the most part, but of course who could predict this story? No one? Any one? Oh wait, no one's here...Anyway, this film at least has some enjoyment, with it's gags and slight robotic-ness, which at least will make you remember. Heck, I was going to review without watching, as I already could remember the gags and such, but I decided to watch. The acting's standard, and the robot looks decent for the most part. This ends Part III of Robot Week.
Overall, I give it 6 out of 10 stars.
Cast
Ally Sheedy (Stephanie Speck), Steve Guttenberg (Newton Crosby, Ph.D), Fisher Stevens (Ben Jabituya), Austin Pendleton (Dr. Howard Marner), G. W. Bailey (Captain Skroeder), Tim Blaney (Number 5), Brian McNamara (Frank), and Marvin J. McIntyre (Duke) Directed by John Badham.
Review
It figures to have an 80s flick be in Robot Week. No, not that one. But you get this flick. And so we have a story that's easy thin for the most part, but of course who could predict this story? No one? Any one? Oh wait, no one's here...Anyway, this film at least has some enjoyment, with it's gags and slight robotic-ness, which at least will make you remember. Heck, I was going to review without watching, as I already could remember the gags and such, but I decided to watch. The acting's standard, and the robot looks decent for the most part. This ends Part III of Robot Week.
Overall, I give it 6 out of 10 stars.
January 23, 2012
Movie Night: Robots.
Review #087: Robots.
Cast
Ewan McGregor (Rodney Copperbottom), Halle Berry (Cappy), Greg Kinnear (Phineas T. Ratchet), Mel Brooks (Bigweld), Robin Williams (Fender Pinwheeler), Amanda Bynes (Piper Pinwheeler), Drew Carey (Crank Casey), Jennifer Coolidge (Aunt Fanny), Harland Williams (Lug), Jim Broadbent (Madame Gasket), Dianne Wiest (Lydia Copperbottom), Stanley Tucci (Herb Copperbottom), Natasha Lyonne (Loretta Geargrinder), and Paul Giamatti (Tim the Gate Guard) Directed by Chris Wedge.
Review
The film starts out well, with an innocent plot, simple and standard, yet alright. The last part it gets better, albeit slightly predictable. Yet it's still a decent film. Why? The animation is well done, making it look like a robotic city, impressing you enough to just make you forget about the story a little, and with all the voices they used, it makes you like the film, even if it is short and slightly predictable. This ends Part II of Robot Week.
Overall, I give it 7 out of 10 stars.
Cast
Ewan McGregor (Rodney Copperbottom), Halle Berry (Cappy), Greg Kinnear (Phineas T. Ratchet), Mel Brooks (Bigweld), Robin Williams (Fender Pinwheeler), Amanda Bynes (Piper Pinwheeler), Drew Carey (Crank Casey), Jennifer Coolidge (Aunt Fanny), Harland Williams (Lug), Jim Broadbent (Madame Gasket), Dianne Wiest (Lydia Copperbottom), Stanley Tucci (Herb Copperbottom), Natasha Lyonne (Loretta Geargrinder), and Paul Giamatti (Tim the Gate Guard) Directed by Chris Wedge.
Review
The film starts out well, with an innocent plot, simple and standard, yet alright. The last part it gets better, albeit slightly predictable. Yet it's still a decent film. Why? The animation is well done, making it look like a robotic city, impressing you enough to just make you forget about the story a little, and with all the voices they used, it makes you like the film, even if it is short and slightly predictable. This ends Part II of Robot Week.
Overall, I give it 7 out of 10 stars.
January 22, 2012
Movie Night: I, Robot.
Review #086: I, Robot.
Cast
Will Smith (Det. Del Spooner), Bridget Moynahan (Dr. Susan Calvin), Alan Tudyk (Sonny), Bruce Greenwood (Lawrence Robertson), James Cromwell (Dr. Alfred Lanning), Chi McBride (Lt. John Bergin), Shia LaBeouf (Farber), Fiona Hogan (VIKI), Terry Chen (Chin), and Adrian Ricard (Granny). Directed by Alex Proyas.
Review
The film is an actioned packed "adaptation" of a book, and it's still decent. There I said it. I like this film. Not like in the sense of a great film, just decently good. It's an action flick that at least makes you think, if only for about a few seconds. The acting is good, especially from Smith, showing one again he can carry a film. It's good fun and it does a decent job at being a film with decent effects that make it seem futuristic (Set in 2035), and a balenced film all around. It may not be a great film, but it at least is entertaining enough (With Will Smith as your lead, you can not fail) This begins Robot Week, and ends Part I. A film reviewed every day involving robots in each of the films.
Overall, I give it 7 out of 10 stars.
Cast
Will Smith (Det. Del Spooner), Bridget Moynahan (Dr. Susan Calvin), Alan Tudyk (Sonny), Bruce Greenwood (Lawrence Robertson), James Cromwell (Dr. Alfred Lanning), Chi McBride (Lt. John Bergin), Shia LaBeouf (Farber), Fiona Hogan (VIKI), Terry Chen (Chin), and Adrian Ricard (Granny). Directed by Alex Proyas.
Review
The film is an actioned packed "adaptation" of a book, and it's still decent. There I said it. I like this film. Not like in the sense of a great film, just decently good. It's an action flick that at least makes you think, if only for about a few seconds. The acting is good, especially from Smith, showing one again he can carry a film. It's good fun and it does a decent job at being a film with decent effects that make it seem futuristic (Set in 2035), and a balenced film all around. It may not be a great film, but it at least is entertaining enough (With Will Smith as your lead, you can not fail) This begins Robot Week, and ends Part I. A film reviewed every day involving robots in each of the films.
Overall, I give it 7 out of 10 stars.
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