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Les aventures extraordinaires d'Adèle Blanc-Sec (2010)
Style of The 5th Element
This is the first movie my son's watched in a movie theater, and it happened to be a masterpiece by Luc Besson!
This movie reminds me of The 5th Element, the color and picture... I want to see if the cameraman... Yeah! The cinematography is by Thierry Arbogast, whose filmography includes The 5th Element(1997). Oh, if The 5th Element is released in 1997, I must have watched it in Austin.
Now 13 years later, Luc Besson's new release is on screen in my home town, and I'm watching it with my wife and kid! Life is like magic.
I seldom watch movies in cinema these days, I began to enjoy movie shots and brief introductions in TV. But this time, with my family...
And my son watched a full-length movie in a theater for the first time, and it was produced by one of the greatest producers in the world. I shall let him remember that. If he'll become a movie fan like I was, this is something he can boast for his whole life!
Roman Holiday (1953)
So excited!
Dear Audrey,
I'm 'so excited' now! My son was just born on 5/11, and he's so...... good-looking! I love him so much!
He has his mother's eyes and his father's nose and hair. I want to name him after my American mother 'Henrietta', and that's 'Henry'. I'm also thinking about 'Joe', after Joe Bradley. He must be very smart, since he successfully chose the strong points of both of us.
And now, I kept saying 'so excited' to myself. And I think that's how you felt in your Roman holiday, so you must understand how I feel. Yours, Rong(code-named 'Roman')
Mr. & Mrs. Smith (2005)
John Woo styled
I had an impression that this movie is made by John Woo. Since the actions played by Brad and Angelina are just flamboyant! This complies to John's "violence aesthetics" doctrine. Though I'm not quite sure of it, I'm by all means intrigued by their body actions. I think this is the shining point of this movie, and the reason to make it attractive.
Now, after I've looked up the IMDb data, I know it's not John, but I'm happier to know it, because this means John's style is influential to Hollywood. Ask the director if he's affected by John Woo. And my email is rtan_cn@yahoo.com.cn.
Doug, if you've seen this comment, please contact me!
The Interpreter (2005)
The stars are charming
I like Nicole Kidman, the one who helped me in fighting mental illness.
As for the movie, the complexity of the plot can also be helpful to practice the mental ability. Yes, such plot is the kind that will stimulate your adrenal gland.
Sean Penn is a name that sounds familiar, but I haven't really memorize him. Okay, 'I am Sam' might be a good connection with his name, but I took that role to be Dustin Hoffman by mistake.
Yes, I have foreseen the movie, and the scene that I write such comment. But I wouldn't remember the movie before I finished watching it. Maybe such is a symptom of my TBI, or perhaps it's also the effect of foresee the 4-dimensional static future through dream.
Around the World in 80 Days (2004)
Borrowed ideas
It is adapted from Jules Verne's novel, but modified quite a lot. Jackie Chan is surely a character built in.
I remember that the original novel did feature Passepartout as Chinese, though 'Passepartout' is no way a Chinese name. While 'Lau Xing' could be.
Anyway, it's a Jackie Chan movie. And I'm sure those Jackie Chan fans would like it.
In total, the movie is not so great, in sense of movies. And I don't like it so much, except for Jackie Chan.
Did I meet with the cast? Maybe in my dream, I did!
Cold Mountain (2003)
Symphonous scene is marvelous
I remember a scene with soldiers fighting, and the background music is a symphony. I can't recognize what music that is, but really sounds powerful.
Another thing that caught my attention is the accent of W. P. Inman.
Have I ever met the cast in the movie? Maybe I have dreamed of them once! Or, have they phoned me?
I have impression that they phoned me, but I don't have the calling record on my cellphone. Due to my flamboyant disarray of dreams lately, I can't be sure whether this impression is real memory. Upon this problem, only "detale" can provide answers. But I'm still not sure, maybe it's all dreams "implanted" by my teacher.
National Treasure (2004)
Watch the unfolding story...
Now, the movies are getting more and more from computer games. This one is not so much from action games, but rather from RPG(roll playing game) games.
You see that, he works hard to get an answer, and it is just a clue for the second answer. As he worked on and on, the plot unfolds more and more.
I don't think the plot is so great to intrigue my deepest emotions, but hey, the unfolding plot makes the story quite intriguing already!
My rating is based on my own feeling towards the movie. For those really touching my soul, they got higher scores.
The Day After Tomorrow (2004)
A good apocalypse to all human beings
Especially American! As said by the "U.S. President" in the movie, we have deprived too much from the earth. We get revenge! Please do something to stop this extravagant deprivation from the nature. Another interesting thing of the movie is that Americans become refugees into Mexico and other Latin American nations. But this was solved too simply by an exemption of national debts announced by the "President". But saying them to be so generous could be true. They could add a condition: no US governmental officials should cross the border! But this might make the plot too lengthy. Hmm... I said back in 1996, maybe. That disaster movies are resurrecting these days. Noticed the name of Rolland Emmerich, who was the director for 'Godzilla', 'Independence Day', and a set of disastrous movies!
Lara Croft: Tomb Raider - The Cradle of Life (2003)
wonderful body actions
The plot is no fascinating, but the heroin, Lara Croft, is doing greatly. Her body movements are just beautiful and incredible. Charming. BTW, the directing of photography is noticeable, too. Especially, when they are playing with that magic ball, and the final credit list is also a fancy.
Le fabuleux destin d'Amélie Poulain (2001)
another Audrey!
Audrey Hepburn was always my favorite star. Now here's finally another Audrey! Though not the same pretty as Hepburn, I found her looking so much like Audrey Hepburn in "Breakfast at Tiffany's", with a pair of sunglasses and a colorful dress. BTW, talking about the movie itself: those imaginary scenes are funny, look at the dreamy old man turning off the lamp. This is totally a feature of French movie!
Memento (2000)
Freaky editing
With a man wearing freaky tattoos, this is a movie of freaky editing. For a moment, I told myself that I liked this editing. But later on, I realized the key to good editing. Only ones help telling a logic story can win "Best Editing" awards. I don't think this movie has a good logical editing.
Hulk (2003)
cool in shooting
The story may not mean too much, but the movie looks great, especially the handling of shooting. The scenes are linked up together so smoothly, and tactfully. I love it. Now I know my favorite director is Ang Lee, rather than John Woo. John is good in making thrilling movies, but Ang can make beautiful movies, good for watching. Remember his "Sense and Sensibility"? I do, and I remember that to be one of the most beautiful movies I've ever watched!
Hulk (2003)
cool in shooting
The story may not mean too much, but the movie looks great, especially the handling of shooting. The scenes are linked up together so smoothly, and tactfully. I love it. Now I know my favorite director is Ang Lee, rather than John Woo. John is good in making thrilling movies, but Ang can make beautiful movies, good for watching. Remember his "Sense and Sensibility"? I do, and I remember that to be one of the most beautiful movies I've ever watched!
Finding Nemo (2003)
Only Disney!
Yes, It's only Disney who is able to make such a cartoon movie a splendid, magnificent, and charming one! Heard that the little son of my wife's colleague was scared and later delighted by the plot. Though being an adult, I was not so moved by the story, but I'm still attracted deeply. My wife said I was so dedicated into watching the movie. I love this one, really. Comparable with 'Lion King', as a sentimental cartoon.
Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines (2003)
visually, no greater than former 2 parts
The TX machine is just a combination of T101 and T1000. Sometimes it will just shine like a T1000. I prefer the final words John telling the audience, but it's too short, and can't make this movie great by merely a few words. Generally speaking, visually, it's no greater than the former 2 parts.
Catch Me If You Can (2002)
Really entertaining!
This is a typical Hollywood entertaining movie! I couldn't help crying "genius" as I watched the movie. Yes, they produce the movie to fulfill dreams of people that can never be realized in real life. Of course the story can't be totally true: the plot that Frank escaped airplane by screwing off a few screws, truely interesting, but later with careful thinking, a normal human being can't just screw that off from top advanced instruments such as airplanes. Despite that, it's a wonderful Hollywood dream!
Enemy of the State (1998)
interesting peripheral equipments
I was just interested by their creative use of those modern facilities. They used them just abnormally, such as how they used the fire alarm sprayers, etc. It's just beyond my imagination.
A Beautiful Mind (2001)
whose mind?
Whose beautiful mind? Nash's? His wife's? My guess is like this: he's finding the beauty of mathematics, and his mind is purely a mathematician's mind, and is full of the beauty of mathematics. Although that mind is wrecked by imaginations, illuminations. Maybe the mathematical part is beautiful. Beautiful in a mathematical point of view.
American Pie (1999)
adolescents
I don't like adolescence movies very much. And there are so many disgusting scenes in it. But still, the way they are thinking is still nice. And the American parents are fun. And, the final part is kinda interesting, how they are gonna say "goodbye" to the high school lives.
Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones (2002)
clones unclear...
It conforms well with the Star Wars series, by those specific "terms" like "May Force be with you", "the dark side(of the Force)", etc. And visual-effect faults are less than the older episodes. But flaws are still obvious, in the structure of the story, though. It is called "Attack of Clones", but the clones are not described clearly. Another interesting thing is that I can find origins of most of the scenes, mostly American scenes.
A Few Good Men (1992)
I like the logical plot
I love this logical plot: they plan to irritate the colonel, then they did, and it's funny! Yes, the performances are great. I think this is one of Tom Cruise' best movie. Though Tom is still in his old style, I think this story matches his style, and with his style, although not great, it's still exciting to see the show on the court. I, only attended a hearing, did swear to "speak truth, only truth, and nothing but the truth", but I didn't press on the bible when I swore.
Anna and the King (1999)
conflict
Still about the conflict between eastern and western culture. Though the major conflict of the drama is about those "terrorists" against the kingdom. Seems that the king is quite somebody in the Thailand history. Yes, in the realm of combination of eastern and western culture, I'm sure he's great! Another thing great of this movie is about Jodie Foster's acting. Especially at the occasion of the prince' death.
I Am Sam (2001)
nice but imperfect
It is moving in some parts. The story has a good point, but not perfect. The retarded person resembles a lot with "Rainman". But the story is not well designed. Yes, it goes right in the direction that I expected: the girl is still under custody to some other person, and they even turn into good relationship with Sam.
Spider-Man (2002)
Comparable to "Lord of the Rings"
I used to enjoy this type: mystery+SF, but I don't any more. This movie is not bad as a SciFiction, very cute imagination, and complete one. But the story, I didn't finish the whole thing, is not very charming. Just like "Lord of the Rings", nothing is beautiful in the scenes! Well, maybe it's better according to my taste: for its SF part, it's certainly better than "Lord of the Rings", which only contains mystery, but no science.
A Streetcar Named Desire (1951)
acting is better than story
Speaking the truth, the acting is great, though I don't like the story very much. Just an old-fashioned psycho problem story of a woman. By whatever reason, she always had imagination of music then a sound of gunshot. I don't know what it suggests.