So these have been a long time coming. Please forgive how out of date they may be but non the less needed to be committed to digital paper.
The Wolfman is going to be a movie people hate or love, some may not fit in that group but most will. That being said the movie is great; tone, atmosphere, music, and performance are all elements the modern horror film tends to lack and this one had it. The trouble about this genre is that it has gone through so much change and it still is on uneven ground at best. Yes there are classics but to make a successful modern film one has to do just that, make it modern. Not necessarily in setting but at the very least in film making technique. And boy Johnston delivered on that. Wolfman feels part Sleepy Hallow, part Bram Stoker’s Dracula, with some good make up and art design thrown in. Benecio Del Toro gives a quiet but amazing performance and with a masterful vet like Hopkins you get a great base cast. But lets PLEASE not forget Hugo Weaving who delivers every second he is on screen. The film has it’s scary parts and the color work definitely fits the film to a tee.
The movie isn’t perfect. It has some poor editing choices that make the movie feel a bit choppy at times. The story also leaves one with some connect the dotes moments. Neither of these drag the film down much at all and fans of horror film and many other film goers will be pleased by this movie that is hopefully a new direction for films of this genre.
Martin Scorsese and Leo Dicaprio go together like a beautiful/depressing peas and carrots. And anyone who is a fan of the book will feel this pair hit the mark with Shutter Island. With it’s noir meets the red scare story, absolutely a-fucking-mazing cinematography, and an encompassing and emotionally powerful performance by Leo. For those who don’t feel the need to incessantly guess the ending this film is a gripping hauntingly gorgeous story you won’t soon forget.
Almost every actor involved embodies a character that is rich and enjoyable to watch unravel as the plot thickens. Mark Ruffalo has some weak moments but does great over all, it may just be that most actors pale in comparison to Dicaprio. The man has amassed a titanic collection of amazing performances (over used pun intended). Ben Kingsly and Max Von Sydow give the plot some great texture and there is a great many layers to this story.
The environment gives the movie a great claustrophobic feel and an audience member can have moments. Overall it’s a tale with pain and resonance and one damn good movie.
No doubt most have seen a movie that was like a seed being planted in the brain. At first it was just a nice little unimpressive package but after time becomes a full fledged enjoyable experience. That’s the best metaphor that can be used for Percy Jackson and the Olympians: The Lightning Thief. At a glance the film might seem unremarkable at first. But after time the work put in to this Chris Columbus gem shines through. It tells an interesting tale in a unique way and with enough flair and entertainment to make it enjoyable. There is great design and special effects put in this, it looks really really good.
There are some damn odd and really great casting choices. Most the main choices are great and it can be pretty entertaining to see some of these actors fill these rolls. The great production elements can sometimes be dragged down by some forcibly inserted teeny moments. Leaving one pulled out of an enjoyable experience by some forced dialog or odd character actions. But when all is said and done Percy Jackson stays with you and before you know it, you want to watch it again.
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