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Incendies (Movie Review)
Movie Review
Incendies
2010
Starring: Lubna Azabal, Mélissa Désormeaux-Poulin, Maxim Gaudette, Rémy Girard
Directed by: Denis Villeneuve
Chances are you’ll find yourself feeling very frustrated after watching Incendies. This is not because Denis Villeneuve did a horrible job directing the film; in fact, it’s one of the best films to come from Quebec in the last couple of years. It’s because you can’t help shake your head at the senseless violence that takes place in the movie. We’re not talking about the normal senseless violence that is pumped into high-octane thrillers but the senseless violence that still exists today in the real world.
The King’s Speech (Movie Review)
Movie Review
The King’s Speech
2010
Starring: Colin Firth, Helena Bonham Carter, Geoffrey Rush
Directed by: Tom Hooper
A special award needs to be given to the person who spoke up and said the world needs a movie about stuttering. Surprisingly enough, not only is Tom Hooper’s The King’s Speech actually a good movie considering its main theme but it’s actually quite brilliant. Aside from the problem with the ending lacking any real significance, everything about this film is incredibly well done.
Robin Hood (Movie Review)
Movie Review
Robin Hood
2010
Starring: Russell Crowe, Cate Blanchett
Directed by: Ridley Scott
The world didn’t need another Robin Hood movie but that’s what we have thanks to Ridley Scott. Thankfully, it’s pretty good but it could have been better. There were some pacing issues and it’s obvious that they were writing this movie with a sequel in mind. Still, it’s a very interesting take on the lore of Robin Hood that may feel a bit unconventional but is still quite enjoyable.
Grown Ups (Movie Review)
Movie Review
Grown Ups
2010
Starring: Adam Sandler, Kevin James, Salma Hayek
Directed by: Dennis Dugun
It’s hard to dislike Dennis Dugun’s Grown Ups. It looks like everyone involved is having fun making the movie and there are some really funny scenes. However, when it is all said and done, it does feel like a ninety minute reunion between a bunch of New York based comics. It’s fun to sit through but there’s not much substance to the movie to make it worthwhile to go see.
The Other Guys (Movie Review)
Movie Review
The Other Guys
2010
Starring: Will Ferrell, Mark Wahlberg
Directed by: Adam Mackay
Will Ferrell and the people of his ilk need to be stopped. They should be banished from Hollywood and never be allowed to make any more movies. The Other Guys is a ridiculously bad movie. Adam McKay’s film is another copycat Will Ferrell film. It’s so bad, it’s not even enjoyable to watch as a cheesy bad movie.
The A-Team (Movie Review)
Movie Review
The A-Team
2010
Starring: Liam Neeson, Bradley Cooper, Jessica Biel
Directed by: Joe Carnahan
Somewhere, if George Peppard actually cared, he’d shed a tear over The A-Team. The 2010 film adaptation of the TV series that starred the deceased Peppard is a total mess. The story is dumb, the action looks faker than a wrestling match, and some of the acting of the main characters isn’t less than mediocre in quality. If Joe Carnahan’s goal was to take one of the most successful television action shows from the 80s and take away all the good things about it and add a whole bunch of garbage, then he’s succeeded. He should sit by the phone right now and wait for his Oscar nomination to come in.
Get Him to the Greek (Movie Review)
Movie Review
Get Him to the Greek
2010
Starring: Jonah Hill, Russell Brand
Directed by: Nicholas Stoller
If there’s one word that could perfectly describe Get Him to the Greek, it would be harmless. Nicholas Stoller’s comedy isn’t all that funny and has too many scenes in the film that should have been left on the cutting room floor but it’s not a movie that will frustrate you for having watched it. Some people my find the humour appealing and that’s all well and good for them. Judd Apatow-produced movies have their audience. However, this movie feels tired and that everyone involved is just going through the motions. We’ve seem to have hit that point where if you’ve seen one Apatow movie, you’ve seen them all.
Scott Pilgrim vs. the World (Movie Review)
Movie Review
Scott Pilgrim vs. the World
2010
Starring: Michael Cera, Mary Elizabeth Winstead
Directed by: Edgar Wright
Let’s all hope that Edgar Wright’s Scott Pilgrim vs. The World is the apex of geek comedy and that this genre of film completely disappears soon. It’s not that Scott Pilgrim is a horrible movie but many people either wont get many of the jokes and feel a sense of apathy towards the picture or will just plain hate it. It’s littered with references only a few can appreciate and enjoy. Only the hardcore Scott Pilgrim fans will truly enjoy it. Otherwise, it might be a better idea to hold onto one’s money.
Inception (Movie Review)
Movie Review
Inception
2010
Starring: Leonardo DiCaprio, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Ellen Page
Directed by: Christopher Nolan
Christopher Nolan’s Inception is a movie about paradoxes. The film itself is a paradox because for as much thought that was put into the narrative of the story, the film relies heavily on the audience to fill in major gaps of logic. Despite this, Inception is a great movie for fans of any genre. Calling it an action movie would be unfair to the film’s deeply thought out storylines and calling it a cerebral drama would be unjustly ignoring the film’s wonderfully shot and choreographed action scenes. Either way you look at it, it’s a mind-blowing film.
Weekly Movie Post–August 16, 2010
Weekly Movie Podcast – August 16, 2010 <35 mins (32.2 MB) >
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- Jamie Gore and Chris Karpyszyn
- Finally a movie podcast (even if it’s really late)
- Lots of talk about Inception
- Not much talk about anything else. Everything has been pretty bad this summer.
- Continue reading for the top five charts from last week’s box office (all data coming from www.the-numbers.com)
- There’s also a list of all the movies coming out this weekend in theatres and the movies that were released for
the home video market this week (with trailers where available).
