Hobbes2 Reviews

The Big Chill (1983)

Great soundtrack; nice on location set; great mix of good actors; flat dialogue

[6/10 · 12 November 2018]

Starting with what I enjoyed the most -- the soundtrack and the set -- both were excellent. Most of the music was from the 60s and each time a song plays, it's a nice break from the dialogue. The soundtrack is an excellent complement to the movie and the acting continues throughout the music. The location is a beautiful antebellum mansion in the midst of the South Carolina low country. The cast is top notch - a literal collection of accomplished actors, though most were at the early stage in their careers. The plot is a bit loose, with no real climax throughout the film. There is a lot of dialogue and as some reviews I've read refer to it as "intelligent", most of it sounded too contrived to me. Yes, there is some use of larger than average words and concepts, but with a group this large, it struck me as odd, how there were almost no interruptions whenever someone was speaking. They were each able to complete their thoughts and everyone seemed to understand everyone. There was rarely more than a single topic discussed at any point in time...rather unusual for a group that large. I would have expected at least a few side conversations, as well as people losing their focus on the conversation and/or speaker. Due to the extended dialogue, I felt the movie dragged at times. In spite of that, I think it's worth watching if you've never seen it, especially if you're a fan of late 60s, mostly Motown, music.

Pacific Rim (2013)

Be sure to suspend logic if you hope to enjoy this movie.

[2/10 · 6 May 2018]

Considering that I turned it off after 20 minutes, I can't really give a full review. However, I feel compelled to warn others, who don't particularly enjoy mindless, illogical story lines, coupled with acting which rivals what one sees in a WWE commercial. If that sounds like you, don't waste your time on this movie. On the other hand, if you enjoy WWE, over the top special effects, and can overlook 2nd grade level concepts of science and engineering, you may actually enjoy this film. In short, I suspect it polarizes most people. You will either love it or hate it...there's no room for middle ground with this one.

Double Identity (2009)

Worth Watching

[6/10 · 6 May 2018]

This movie is full of complex plot twists, which can be rather difficult to follow and keeps you guessing till the end. Honestly, if it hadn't been for a few inexplicable jumps in the plot line, I'd have rated it higher. To explain more, would make this a spoiler, but suffice it to say, the "good guys" are scarce in this movie and just when you think you've guessed who's good and who's not, you'll probably find you're wrong.