Posts Tagged ‘Paul Sorvino’
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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Saturday, October 17th, 2009
Review:
A guy with the worst luck possible works as a cooler at a casino, cooling down hot tables where people are winning. But when he falls in love, his luck changes and suddenly he causes people to win! What sounds like a stupid premise for a silly and really bad comedy is actually a dark and compelling drama about friendship and love. All this is played out before the background of a Las Vegas casino that hasn’t gone with the times and is more reminiscent of the Rat Pack and mobster days than the modern day candyland Vegas. The film is the ultimate triumph of style over substance - it is very good, but the premise remains very stupid.
Random Observations:
The Cooler at the IMDb
I was really, really positively surprised by the film. William H. Macy in the lead role is perfect and the supporting cast is very nice as well.
The film manages to bookend the darkest moments with a few genuinely funny scenes.
It can not be stressed enough how stylish this film is. From the cinematography to the score, it’s just impressive.
Tags: 2003, Alec Baldwin, American Film, Arthur J. Nascarella, Drama, english, Estella Warren, Frank Hannah, Joey Fatone, M.C. Gainey, Maria Bello, minute movie review, movie review, Movies, Paul Sorvino, romance, Ron Livingston, Shawn Hatosy, The Cooler, Wayne Kramer, William H. Macy
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Sunday, June 22nd, 2008
Review:
Retelling the story of Romeo and Juliet is probably unnecessary - everybody knows the classical Shakespearean tragedy of two star-crossed lovers. The interesting bit is in the delivery of this Baz Luhrmann directed film: While he moves the story to a modern day, fictional Verona, he keeps the original dialogue. It is definitely an interesting experience, but one that does not always work. I can’t help but feel that I should either love or hate this movie, but in the end it left me rather uninterested.
Random Observations:
Romeo + Juliet at imdb.com
Only Pete Postlethwaite, who plays the priest, speaks in iambic pentameters, in which the dialogue is written. This means that his “rhythmic” speech actually sounds the most natural.
This is another movie with an at least decent performance by Leonardo DiCaprio. I disliked him immensely after first seeing Titanic, but seeing his other work has made me realize that he is one of the best actors of his generation. If you haven’t seen them, check out What’s Eating Gilbert Grape for a truly tremendous performance when he was younger or The Departed for his more recent work.
Tags: 1996, American Film, Baz Luhrmann, Brian Dennehy, Claire Danes, Craig Pearce, Drama, english, Harold Perrineau, Jesse Bradford, John Leguizamo, Leonardo DiCaprio, M. Emmet Walsh, minute movie review, Miriam Margolyes, movie review, Movies, Paul Rudd, Paul Sorvino, Pete Postlethwaite, romance, Romeo + Juliet, Shakespeare, The Departed, Titanic, What's Eating Gilbert Grape, William Shakespeare
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