Noah (Darren Aronofsky, 2014)
Yes, as a whole disappointing, especially if you consider what Aronofsky is capable of. Nevertheless, this film managed to move me. The last hour is very powerful, whereas the first felt somewhat too bombastic with a lot of effects and Power Rangers in stone. Not a bad film, but it lacks a sharp notion about the modern day world. I would have been impressed if Aronofsky decided too flood the world by melting the poles. 7/10
The Saint (Phillip Noyce, 1997)
This film begs for a lame statement: Val Kilmer can't disguise this film being bad and very disappointing. 3/10
Tape (Richard Linklater, 2001)
Play adaptations are made by acting performances. The cast may not be that promising, but thanks to tense directing and good performances, especially Ethan Hawke, they pull of a good film. Makes me want to investigate Linklater's oeuvre more. 7.5/10
Ordet (Carl Theodor Dreyer, 1955)
A masterpiece about religion and the difference between the belief and religious conventions and conflicts. The ending would have been corny in 99% of the cases, but this film pulls it off, see for yourself what I mean. Very impressive. 9/10
Killing Zoe (Roger Avary, 1994)
One of many in the bank heist category. Builds up with a lot of stupid behaviour involving drugs and booze, leaving not much to be a surprise. 5/10
Submarine (Richard Ayoade, 2010)
Not sure how to summarize this, Wes Anderson meets Todd Solondz? Anyway, it is funny, original, has some great in-jokes and is very aware of film conventions. The story couldn't really hold my attention, somehow, expected more somehow. 6.5/10
Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues (Adam McKay, 2013)
Only Steve Carrell's retard character held up, here. I don't think there was any other situation or character that made me laugh. 4/10
Yes, as a whole disappointing, especially if you consider what Aronofsky is capable of. Nevertheless, this film managed to move me. The last hour is very powerful, whereas the first felt somewhat too bombastic with a lot of effects and Power Rangers in stone. Not a bad film, but it lacks a sharp notion about the modern day world. I would have been impressed if Aronofsky decided too flood the world by melting the poles. 7/10
The Saint (Phillip Noyce, 1997)
This film begs for a lame statement: Val Kilmer can't disguise this film being bad and very disappointing. 3/10
Tape (Richard Linklater, 2001)
Play adaptations are made by acting performances. The cast may not be that promising, but thanks to tense directing and good performances, especially Ethan Hawke, they pull of a good film. Makes me want to investigate Linklater's oeuvre more. 7.5/10
Ordet (Carl Theodor Dreyer, 1955)
A masterpiece about religion and the difference between the belief and religious conventions and conflicts. The ending would have been corny in 99% of the cases, but this film pulls it off, see for yourself what I mean. Very impressive. 9/10
Killing Zoe (Roger Avary, 1994)
One of many in the bank heist category. Builds up with a lot of stupid behaviour involving drugs and booze, leaving not much to be a surprise. 5/10
Submarine (Richard Ayoade, 2010)
Not sure how to summarize this, Wes Anderson meets Todd Solondz? Anyway, it is funny, original, has some great in-jokes and is very aware of film conventions. The story couldn't really hold my attention, somehow, expected more somehow. 6.5/10
Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues (Adam McKay, 2013)
Only Steve Carrell's retard character held up, here. I don't think there was any other situation or character that made me laugh. 4/10
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