Sunday, November 8th, 2009
Review:
In 1938, a pilot and his engineer trying to compete in the nationals find a jetpack that a robber left behind. Naturally, that leads to the pilot becoming a comic book hero. Coincidentally, this film is based on a comic book. It’s a fairly entertaining albeit ridiculous story that makes for some nice entertainment, especially thanks to the always glorious Timothy Dalton in the main role. Sadly, the ridiculousness gets a bit much towards the end, but if you are willing to not think about it too much, you will enjoy the film.
Random Observations:
The Rocketeer at the IMDb
Note to self: Write these “reviews” before you forget everything about the film.
Tags: 1991, action movie, adventure movie, Alan Arkin, American Film, Bill Campbell, book adaptation, comic book movie, Danny Bilson, Dave Stevens, Ed Lauter, Eddie Jones, english, family film, James Handy, Jennifer Connelly, Joe Johnston, John Lavachielli, Jon Polito, minute movie review, movie review, Movies, Paul De Meo, Paul Sorvino, Robert Miranda, sci-fi movie, Terry O'Quinn, The Rocketeer, Timothy Dalton, William Dear
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Tuesday, September 1st, 2009
Review:
Based on the novel by Tom Perrotta - and never betraying it’s origins (largely superfluous voice-over narration!) - the film shows the intersecting lives of a mother and father who are unhappily married and engage in an affair, an out of work cop and a registered sex offender. The film is well-made and well-acted (even though the Oscar nomination for Kate Winslet was, as usual, undeserved) and in some scenes a brilliant study of suburban life, marriage and what it means to grow up and accept responsibility. At other times, though, it is completely ridiculously over the top and so far removed from reality that it is impossible to suspend disbelief and stay in the moment. Luckily, those instances are few and far between, making for an overall good film.
Random Observations:
Little Children at the IMDb
One of very few films where it is really hard to find a character to sympathize with. All of the leads are far from good people - which makes them embarrassingly easy to relate to.
Jackie Earle Haley and Patrick Wilson easily steal the movie from the better known Winslet and Jennifer Connelly. Two excellent performances.
There are also some storylines that never get resolved, especially the one concerning Winslet’s husband.
Tags: 2006, American Film, book adaptation, Drama, english, Gregg Edelman, Jackie Earle Haley, Jennifer Connelly, Kate Winslet, Little Children, minute movie review, movie review, Movies, Noah Emmerich, Oscar, Patrick Wilson, Phyllis Somerville, romance, Sadie Goldstein, Todd Field, Tom Perrotta, Ty Simpkins
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