There is something about Mary

There is something about Mary (1998)
Seen on the 7th April 2010 (119 min)

A very funny film!

Watchmen

Watchmen (2009)
Seen on the 6th April 2010 (162 min)

What a film! I never expected this film was so thoughtful and critical about topics such as freedom, justice, right and wrong. The film is about a group of super heroes who have no more space or role in modern society. They played fundamental part in the past wars, WWII and Vietnam notably, but nowadays they have been forgotten and asked to live normal lives.

After the death of one of the super heroes, they start looking into what they are, how they are supposed to deal with issues such as freedom and justice and the philosphical implications of all of this. Dr. Manhattan represents the spiritual side of the film and represents a very interesting position in life, always going beyond reality which hurts, is stupid and pointless. I really recommend this film.

Passanger

Passanger (2008)
Seen on the 29th March 2010 (93 min)

An interesting film about parallel lives. To me it was a similar take to the others or the sixth sense.

The men who stared at goats

The men who stare at goats (2009)
Seen on the 28th March 2010 (94 min)

A very interesting film about "secret" military operations in the US Army. The film is based on a series of alternative ways of doing war which included seeing the enemy with love to try to persuade him of doing evil. The film is funny and witty and recounts the story of a journalist who encountered a member of this secret army who had the ability (among many others) of making goats' hearts to stop just by staring at them.

The Wolfman

The Wolfman (2010)

Seen on the 13th February 2010 (102 min.)

The best part of this film is the fact that Anthony Hopkins is in it. I did not think it was as particularly good or even scary film. The effects are not spectacular nor the performances by Benicio del Toro. Just another scary film, situated in the mid 19th Century England with the prospects of a second part.

The prestige

The prestige (2006)

Seen on the 6th February 2010 (130 min)

A very interesting film about the relationship between two magicians at the end of 19th century London. A truly magical film about love, hate, friendship, professional pride but above all deception. After tragically loosing one of the helpers during a magic performance, Algier (Mr. Danton) becomes obsessed with finding out whether his friend and love rival Bolder did things wrong during the performance. This tragic accident led to the development of mutual admiration and hate that escalated to unimaginable consequences. Throughout the years they both became irrationally attracted by each other increasingly complex magic tricks. However, as the old adage goes, both had the last ace hidden in the sleeve. A remarkably interesting film.

Up

Up (2009)

Seen on the 5th February 2010 (96 min.)

This is one of the funniest and most touching animated films I have seen recently. The story is simple and there are lots of things left to the imagination but the baseline message is everything Disney has always stood for! I loved this film and would happily see it again given the opportunity.