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Pulp Fiction [1994]

Pulp Fiction

Not being much of a socialite, I can't say I've seen too many recent movies so I thought I'd review another old classic just in case anyone had passed it by without considering it.

Pretty much everyone has heard of Pulp Fiction and many will have said "it's a good movie" but I will try and qualify why it has earned such high praise.

 As I see it, it is Tarantino's magnum opus and being a sucker for almost every ludicrous, violent and disturbing film he has made I will admit there is a great deal of bias in reviewing what is easily his best film.

Pulp Fiction has a flawless cast, not only are the actors all skilled and well-known professionals, they portray their characters believably. Samuel L. Jackson who plays the character Jules is a likeable psychotic with a plethora of quote-able one-liners who you end up sympathising with despite his murderous behaviour. Christopher Walken also has a brief but unforgettable scene talking to a young Butch (played by Bruce Willis for the rest of the film). As usual, Tarantino himself makes an appearance during the film turning a morbid and horrifying situation into something both hilarious and uncomfortable.

Aside from the humorous and epic dialogue, the film has interesting storyline and layout with many scenes completely out of chronology with one another. What brings it together is how these separate scenes portray different characters' interpretations and perspectives on the same events which they interact in. Ultimately, the plot's premise becomes insignificant and the individual experiences of the characters become the most engrossing aspect of the film.

Overall it is an extremely engaging movie that is infinitely rewatchable (in my experience) and is a must see for anyone who hasn't yet done so.

- John

Apocalypse Now [1979]

Apocalypse Now

It’s an older movie and it’s certainly not lacking in repute but I can scarcely think of a better film and would recommend it above all else to those who may not have seen it; perhaps because of its three and a half hour runtime. First of all, Apocalypse Now is an adaptation of the epic 1899 novella ‘Heart of Darkness’ by Joseph Conrad and as far as adaptations go, it is an amazingly faithful reimagining; not a fragment of the novella’s dark narrative and characters, cynicism for imperialism or comedic despair are lost. It defies the conventions of most Vietnam War movies by avoiding American patriotism and instead exploring the barbarity of the war as well as the psychological damage it inflicted on those involved. It is engaging and interesting throughout and changes tone dramatically as the characters move slowly up the river towards their destination deep in the heart of the Indochinese jungle.

I can only describe this film as flawless.

- John

Life of Pi [2012]

 

Ang Lee's "Life of Pi" is a miraculous achievement of storytelling and a landmark of visual mastery. Inspired by a worldwide best-seller that many readers must have assumed was unfilmable, it is a triumph over its difficulties. It is also a moving spiritual achievement, a movie whose title could have been shortened to "life."

This movie tells the story Pi (Sharma), his family and all the animals from their zoo are thrown to the sea in a terrible storm while travelling on a boat from India to Canada. Only Pi survives, drifting for weeks in a lifeboat with the dubious company of a vicious tiger as both fight for survival.

 The movie quietly combines various religious traditions to enfold its story in the wonder of life. How remarkable that these two mammals, and the fish beneath them and birds above them, are all here. And when they come to a floating island populated by countless meerkats, what an incredible sequence Lee creates there. Lee is always in complete control of the story. This feels like the work of a director not only at his most confident and creative but also enjoying himself more than he ever has before. Typically, even when his stories are those of passion there is something a little chilly in the grace of Lee’s films. 

Life Of Pi exists on the bleeding edge of technology and every penny of its budget is on screen, yet it isn’t a film from which you’re likely to take memories of a single money shot or sequence. There’s too much going on to separate isolated moments; it’s all impressive pieces in a unified puzzle. This is a director laying out both the world around us, and the possibilities of cinema to present it, and asking: isn’t this amazing?

by Joy

AVATAR [2009]

 

A movie that will walk with uncertain expectations? Avatar is unequivocally, completely, 100% the film that has been percolating in James Cameron’s head for the last fourteen years. It is not, in all probability, the film that you had in yours when you first heard that the man who directed Aliens and The Terminator was returning to sci-fi with a movie so ambitious that he had to build the technology to make it happen. "Avatar" is not simply a sensational entertainment, although it is that. It's a technical breakthrough. It has a flat-out Green and anti-war message. It is predestined to launch a cult. It contains such visual detailing that it would reward repeating viewings. It creates new movie stars. It is an Event, one of those films you feel you must see to keep up with the conversation.

At 163 minutes, the film doesn't feel too long. It contains so much. The human stories. The Na'vi, a blue-skinned, golden-eyed race of slender giants, each one perhaps 12 feet tall stories. The complexity of the planet, which harbors a global secret. The ultimate warfare, with Jake joining the resistance against his former comrades. Small graceful details like a floating creature that looks like a cross between a blowing dandelion seed and a drifting jellyfish, and embodies goodness. Or astonishing floating cloud-islands. Avatar is a hugely rewarding experience: rich, soulful and exciting in the way that only comes from seeing a master artist at work. 

by Joy

How to Train Your Dragon 2 [2010]

 

 

Animated movies come in all different shapes and sizes, with different goals, ideas, and aims. Pixar’s movies, for instance, are usually focused on making an emotional connection with the characters. How to Train Your Dragon the popular Cartoon Network Series had takes a simple approach: It’s selling adventure. Wild, high-flying, wind in your hair adventure. A lot happens along the way and sure there’s a message but DreamWorks movies at their best, and this is one of them, are all about escapism. How to Train Your Dragon takes its audience on a fire-breathing, dipping, diving ride and never looks back.

In the movie, it reflects on the strong female characters, touching parent-child relationships, and positive messages about the bond between people and their animal companions, this is must-see for fans of the original and the show.

Official Trailer~~

Movie!

 Happy watching~~

by Joy