A few older movies, and a couple of new ones.
Book of Eli (The)
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91
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This is what a post-apocalyptic sci-fi story should be like! OK, there are a couple of kinds of endings
such a story can have, and they chose one which was very satisfying. Denzel Washington was exceptional. Gary
Oldman was frightening. Don’t let someone spoil this movie for you. See it for yourself – if you can handle the
violence.
P.S. Mila Kunis is not “Jackie” – and by her last scene could be a
young Angelina Jolie.
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Rise of the Planet of the Apes
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70
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I really liked the first half of this story, partially because John
Lithgow improves anything he’s in. And
I was totally taken with the animated apes.
Somehow, this just didn’t make me say “it’s good enough to own.” But worth seeing, sure. [And we do own it, now.]
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Divergent
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71
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Sci-fi allows us to examine aspects of humanity very directly. Here:
classes and labels. Broadly done, visually interesting, with a few
well-considered surprises.
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Heaven is for Real
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60
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This was a lot less preachy,
and a lot more like just telling a story than I expected. The child actor played his role very well,
Kinnear and Riley were quite believable.
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Amazing Spiderman 2
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66
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I liked the new take on
Electro, and the introduction of Harry Osborne Jr. But the movie almost felt like a
transitional story, but I don’t know if they will continue.
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Noah
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64
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If you’re going to retell a well-known story, decide what points
you’re trying to make. Some enjoyable additions (e.g. the Watchers). The
effects were great. The acting was good. But if the directors had an ultimate
point to make, it got muddled.
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