Some Reviews...(films)

"Across the Universe" - 3.75

Watched last night;
Pretty much a modern musical.
the cinematography and the editing were excellent.
The plot was too simple, the formula was an incredibly easy one:
It seemed to me like some guy just wanted to make a film around Beatles songs....and tried too hard,
First off, there were characters named; Jude, Lucy, & Prudence......seriously? Come on! (Take a stab at what three songs were used).
Imagery from lyrics + stereotyped 1960's culture & historical events + Love story = "Across the Universe"

see the film, just because the production value is worth it.


"Lost" season one - 5!!

Production value = amazing
plot = amazing
acting = amazing
Frankly everything about it was fantastic
It's soo good I might even go ahead and start watching season 2 on abc.com as soon as I'm done writing this!

I highly recommend that you take the time from your life to watch this!!


"Pan's Labyrinth" - 5

I don't mind reading subtitles, apparently some people do.
Takes place in Spain during their civil war, and perhaps in a young girls mind.
the plot was great, the film contained a perfect balance between reality and fantasy. I appreciated the way the film played out
the violence was vivid, but in small doses.

I recommend you watch this!


"Gone Baby Gone" - 4

Much better than I expected, Casey Affleck is a much better actor than Ben, and I don't understand why he isn't in just as many films.
An unsettling film, with a focus on moral dilemmas.
Ed Harris and Morgan Freeman are both excellent as well.

I'd recommend checking it out, but it's not a must.

"Runaway Jury" - 3.5

John Cusack was great as usual, Though I feel sometimes he's been typecasted.
Gene Hackman, awesome performace. not enough Dustin Hoffman.
It was better than I expected but not as good as it was hyped.
several plot twists, it's a nice story.

It's not a bad film, so I guess if you've seen all the others I've mentioned, check it out.


"Number 23" - 4

Very good film, Jim Carey is great in it. Some how Joel Schumacher made up for Batman Forever.
wonderful imagery, good story. lovely twist.
and a nice sequence with she wants revenge's "tear you apart"

Just go watch it.


Yeah, that's it for now.
I gotta go. later
~Damian A. Dimock