The Grand Budapest Hotel [2014]

Posted on 2014-04-1 by gigi

The Grand Budapest Hotel Poster
Saturday we went to the movies and because my brother-in-law mentioned it, I suggested we go see The Grand Budapest Hotel by Wes Anderson.
Wes Anderson is one of those directors that always makes beautiful movies. Unfortunately, they fail to entertain me sometimes. (Didn’t really like Moonrise Kingdom… Meh!)

But The Grand Budapest Hotel was super fun!

I loved the structure of the movie, the writing, the performances, the sets, the colours… Everything really.
Whimsical as always, Wes Anderson delivered a simple story about loyalty and love without being sappy or dull. Quirky and delicious!

Star Trek Into DarknessÂ [2013]

Posted on 2013-05-24 by gigi

Yeah… I did it again. I went to see a movie and didn’t check if The Monster (aka Lindelof) was writing it. I know… I’m an idiot.

What I hated about the movie:

– The USS Enterprise is to explore strange new worlds, to seek out new life and new civilizations, to boldly go where no man has gone before NOT to go on manhunts;
– No coherent dialogs;
– No purpose;
– No story;
– No ideas;
– The horrible 3D – DOF in 3D, really?

What I liked about the movie but wasn’t enough:

– The brilliant actors;
– The shiny pictures when unspoiled by the horrible 3D.

What I would like to say to JJ Abrams:

– Dude…
– Just keep to original scripts – Cloverfield was okay;
– 3D sucks balls;
– Stop using The Monster;
– Really. Quit that.

I give it one star and it’s all for the actors and the director that made a visual silk purse from a writing sow’s ear.

The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel [2012]

Posted on 2012-11-7 by gigi

Marigold Hotel poster The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel is a British comedy-drama filled with great actors. It’s sweet, without being overly so, and I really enjoyed it.
The story is about a group of retired English people who go to India to live at the Best Exotic Marigold Hotel.

Rudy [1993]

Posted on 2012-09-10 by gigi

I finally saw Rudy (only 19 years late…). It’s a nice movie, but this kind of inspirational sports allegories, although this one was based on a true story, are not for me. I can’t relate to inspirational stories.
In the words of Conan O’Brian: I wish I had feelings…
I enjoyed watching it, though. I like American Football, and I’m somewhat interested in knowing more about it, so it was okay.

The Dark Knight Rises [2012]

Posted on 2012-08-8 by gigi

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At last I got to see the last Batman movie, and I loved it.
Good writing, great visuals, very good action scenes, amazing actors, and the only superhero that makes my heart flutter. Doesn’t hurt that the Batman is such a libertarian hero.

Good Night, and Good Luck. [2005]

Posted on 2012-06-11 by gigi

"Good night, and good luck." poster

A simple story set in the McCarthy years about the dangers of persecuting ideas and the roll of the information media. Very pertinent topic these days. Humanity seems to learn nothing from history.

Written and directed by George Clooney. He also stars in it.

Black Swan [2010]

Posted on 2012-06-9 by gigi

I know I’m (very, very) late but I finally watched Black Swan and loved it.

Natalie Portman once again surpasses my expectations.
Brilliant atmosphere and interesting storyline.
Professional ballerinas are fascinating by themselves. Add to that the magnificent Tchaikovsky music, a beautiful cast of girls and a nice story about lack of mental health and this is what you get. A very entertaining and somewhat sad one hour and forty five minutes.

87% on Rotten Tomatoes and worth it.