Genre: Horror/Horreur
Annee/Year: 2005
Format: DVD
Spasm (2005). Spasm is the DVD from a short horror film festival in Montreal. This is a yearly event and the DVD contains over 12 short films mainly by Montreal university students. The quality of the films varies a lot but they are mostly interesting. The DVD also contains footing from the festival itself which has an interesting production and is a bit funny and sometimes vulgar. For real dedicated genre fans only. The 2005 films seem a bit more mature than the ones from 2004 so a good year overall with some good entries from the english speaking side as well.
Spasm est la rétrospective de plus de 12 courts métrages d'horreur produits pour le festival chaque année. Le DVD contient plusieurs films d'étudiants de film universitaires ainsi que le festival en lui-même qui est drôle et intéressant, mais qqe fois au langage un peu vulgaire. Pour les vrais maniaques du genre seulement. Le cru 2005 est supérieur au 2004. La qualité de production semble etre meilleurs avec qqe films plus longs et certains en anglais aussi.
Great quotes:
Link: http://www.spasm.ca/
Rating perso: 6.0/10
dimanche 26 décembre 2010
Movies recommended or seen lately... les films a voir #130: The Polar Express
Genre: Comedy/Comedie children/enfant
Annee/Year: 2004
Format: DVD
The Polar Express. Director Robert Zemeckis (Back to the future 1-3, Romancing the stone, Contact, Beowulf and more) brought us another classic this time about the christmas spirit. The movie is an a very well realized animation with participation of Tom Hanks playing voice for multiple roles. The theme is about growing up and loosing the faith in the christmas magic of Santa Claus. A young boy is faced with his beleifs in the christmas magic as a stange train comes on the eve of christmas to take him to Santa's operation in the north pole. The movie is very dynamic and well written. Throughout the story multiple effects are put in place to take advantage of the 3D effects which were used in the theatrical release (not the one on DVD). Very good movie to dig out during the christmas period.
By the way a 3D version now exists on Blu Ray for those interested and so equipped.
The Polar Express est le nom d'un train utilise dans ce film de Robert Zemeckis (Back to the Future, Contact et plus). Ce train embarque dans l'histoire un jeune homme qui a des doutes sur l'existence du pere noel. Le train l'emmenera au Pole nord ou il explorera les operations du pere noel. Le film est anime et Tom Hanks en joue la voie dans plusieurs role en plus de son visage prette au conducteur du fameux train. Tout le film utilise des scene qui ont pu etre prette a l'exploitation du 3D sur la version theatrale originale. La version DVD que j'ai n'est pas 3D cependant. Le film est genial pour tous les jeunes enfants dans la periode des fetes et les grand l'apprecierons egalement.
Il y a maintenant une version 3D pour le Blu Ray.
Great quotes:
The Conductor: Seeing is believing, but sometimes the most real things in the world are the things we can't see.
...
The Boy: I'm looking for a girl.
Hobo: [after a pause; bursts out laughing] Well aren't we all?
...
The Boy: Is everything all right? What do we do?
The Conductor: Well, considering that we have lost communication with the engineer, and are standing totally exposed on the front of the locomotive, and the train seems to be accelerating, uncontrollably, not to mention that we are headed to Glacier Gulch, which just happens to be the steepest downhill grade in the world, I suggest we all hold on... TIGHTLY!
[the train plunges down the VERY steep downhill tracks and accelerates rapidly]
...
Santa Claus: This bell is a wonderful symbol of the spirit of Christmas - as am I. Just remember, the true spirit of Christmas lies in your heart.
...
[last lines] Hero Boy: At one time most of my friends could hear the bell, but as years passed it fell silent for all of them. Even Sarah found one Christmas that she could no longer hear its sweet sound. Though I've grown old the bell still rings for me, as it does for all who truly believe.
Link: http://polarexpressmovie.warnerbros.com/dvd/index.html
Rating perso: 7.5/10
Annee/Year: 2004
Format: DVD
The Polar Express. Director Robert Zemeckis (Back to the future 1-3, Romancing the stone, Contact, Beowulf and more) brought us another classic this time about the christmas spirit. The movie is an a very well realized animation with participation of Tom Hanks playing voice for multiple roles. The theme is about growing up and loosing the faith in the christmas magic of Santa Claus. A young boy is faced with his beleifs in the christmas magic as a stange train comes on the eve of christmas to take him to Santa's operation in the north pole. The movie is very dynamic and well written. Throughout the story multiple effects are put in place to take advantage of the 3D effects which were used in the theatrical release (not the one on DVD). Very good movie to dig out during the christmas period.
By the way a 3D version now exists on Blu Ray for those interested and so equipped.
The Polar Express est le nom d'un train utilise dans ce film de Robert Zemeckis (Back to the Future, Contact et plus). Ce train embarque dans l'histoire un jeune homme qui a des doutes sur l'existence du pere noel. Le train l'emmenera au Pole nord ou il explorera les operations du pere noel. Le film est anime et Tom Hanks en joue la voie dans plusieurs role en plus de son visage prette au conducteur du fameux train. Tout le film utilise des scene qui ont pu etre prette a l'exploitation du 3D sur la version theatrale originale. La version DVD que j'ai n'est pas 3D cependant. Le film est genial pour tous les jeunes enfants dans la periode des fetes et les grand l'apprecierons egalement.
Il y a maintenant une version 3D pour le Blu Ray.
Great quotes:
The Conductor: Seeing is believing, but sometimes the most real things in the world are the things we can't see.
...
The Boy: I'm looking for a girl.
Hobo: [after a pause; bursts out laughing] Well aren't we all?
...
The Boy: Is everything all right? What do we do?
The Conductor: Well, considering that we have lost communication with the engineer, and are standing totally exposed on the front of the locomotive, and the train seems to be accelerating, uncontrollably, not to mention that we are headed to Glacier Gulch, which just happens to be the steepest downhill grade in the world, I suggest we all hold on... TIGHTLY!
[the train plunges down the VERY steep downhill tracks and accelerates rapidly]
...
Santa Claus: This bell is a wonderful symbol of the spirit of Christmas - as am I. Just remember, the true spirit of Christmas lies in your heart.
...
[last lines] Hero Boy: At one time most of my friends could hear the bell, but as years passed it fell silent for all of them. Even Sarah found one Christmas that she could no longer hear its sweet sound. Though I've grown old the bell still rings for me, as it does for all who truly believe.
Link: http://polarexpressmovie.warnerbros.com/dvd/index.html
Rating perso: 7.5/10
mardi 21 décembre 2010
Movies recommended or seen lately... les films a voir #129: Excalibur
Genre: Drama/Drame Historical/Historique
Annee/Year: 1981
Format: DVD
Excalibur. One of the top 5 movies from younger days. Still a preferate of mine. I enjoyed again a recounting of the old tale through this epic adventure of director John Boorman (Delivrance, Exorcist 2, Emerald forest and more). This movie is shot through the lens of a fantastic world with colored lighting, magic and surreal special effects. The story is known by all: how Arthur was born, became king and united England. Only after to fall to evil within, a beast which he could not slay with his hands and for which he sent the knights of the round table in a quest for the holy grail.
The casting is amazing with Nigel Terry as Arthur, Nicol WIlliamson as Merlin and many fine actors such as Patrick Stewart (Star trek), Liam Neeson, Hellen Mirren, Cherie Lunghi
The cinematography was fantastic on this movie with great lighting effects and a film not taken too literraly but left symbolic on many occasions. The best part however is the music...with Wagner and Carl Orff (Carmina Burana). A perfect match for the genre and especially well used in the first scene. Love it , love it.
On the negative side the movie has cut a few round corners in the telling of the tale. Perhaps this was done to prevent those who heard the tale multiple times to loose the rhitm. But it can be a bit confusing for younger ones.
This movie has aged a bit in the last 30years but what do you expect. It is still effective though. I only wish we could have a blu ray version...but wait there is still hope! A rumor brings back Excalibur in 2012 with the same director. I will be first in line but not putting my hopes up too much as this level of actors, cinematography, soundtrack in one package does not come so often. Gotta see.
Excalibur. J'ai revu ce classique du directeur John Boorman (Delivrance, Exorcist 2, Emerald forest et plus) pour la 7e fois au moins et je peux dire que le film m'allume encore après 30ans... Bien sûr le film a âgé un peu surtout côté effets spéciaux; mais la qualité des acteurs utilisés est encore du plus haut calibre. La distribution inclus Nigel Terry dans le rôle d'Arthur, Nicol Williamson dans celui de Merlin et plusieurs autres excellents acteurs tels Patrick Stewart (Star trek), Liam Neeson (Star Wars, Shcidler's list), Hellen Mirren (RED, The Queen et plus de 100 autres), Cherie Lunghi (The mission et beaucoup de TV UK) et Gabriel Byrne. Attention la faiblesse de ce film réside dans la vitesse d'exécution et le manque d'explication du contexte. Puisque presque tous on déjà entendu cette légende le film coupe plusieurs coins ronds et ceci peut être déroutant pour ceux qui en sont a leur premiere écoute.
J'ai vu ce film au cinéma en 1981 et il m'a fait un effet canon. Aujourd'hui encore la musique du film me porte sur ces ailes (Wagner, Orff) et est une des pistes sonores les plus judicieuses connues. La cinématographie était en avant de son temps en '81 et l'histoire du roi Arthur et des chevaliers de la Table ronde sera toujours fascinante pour les générations à venir. Le film ne se prend même pas trop au sérieux; tantôt symbolique et tantôt drôle (les lignes de Merlin sont hilarantes ce qui le rend plus humain). Un classique dans mon coeur que je vous recommande.
Great quotes:
Uther: The sword. You promised me the sword.
Merlin: And you shall have it; but to heal, not to hack. Tomorrow, a truce; we meet at the river.
Uther: Talk. Talk is for lovers, Merlin. I need the sword to be king.
...
[Uther and Cornwall meet]
Merlin: Show the sword! Behold! The Sword of Power! Excalibur! Forged when the world was young, and bird and beast and flower were one with man, and death was but a dream! [to Uther]
Merlin: Speak the words!
Uther Pendragon: One land, one king! That is my peace, Cornwall!
...
Merlin: Now look, I once stood exposed to the Dragon's Breath so that a man could lie one night with a woman. It took me nine moons to recover. And all for this lunacy called, "love, " this mad distemper that strikes down both beggar and king. Never again. Never.
...
Arthur: Swear faith to me, and you shall have mercy! I need battle lords such as you!
Uryenes: [scornfully] A noble knight swear faith to a squire?
Mador: [shouting] NEVER... NEVER!
Arthur: You are right.
Arthur: You're right... I'm not yet a knight.
[Hands Excalibur to Uyrenes and kneels]
Arthur: You, Uryenes, will make me a knight. Then as knight to knight... I can offer you mercy.
Merlin: [Alarmed] What's this? What's this?
Mador: Keep it, Uryenes!
Uryenes: [hesitates and then touches Excalibur to Arthur's shoulder] In the name of God, St Michael and St George, I give you the right to bear arms and the power to mete justice!
Arthur: That duty I will solemnly obey, as knight and king.
Merlin: I never saw this.
Uryenes: Rise... King Arthur. [Uryenes kneels before Arthur]
Uryenes: I am your humble knight, and I swear allegiance to the courage in your veins. So strong it is, its source must be Uther Pendragon's. I doubt you no more!
[kisses Arthur's hand - other knights also kneel]
...
[Arthur has broken Excalibur on Lancelot's chest]
Arthur: Merlin! What have I done?
Merlin: You have broken what could not be broken! Now, hope is broken.
Arthur: My pride broke it. My rage broke it! This excellent knight, who fought with fairness and grace, was meant to win. I used Excalibur to change that verdict. I've lost, for all time, the ancient sword of my fathers, whose power was meant to unite all men... not to serve the vanity of a single man. I am... nothing.
...
Merlin: STAND BACK! Be silent! Be still! [pause]
Merlin: That's it... and look upon this moment. Savor it! Rejoice with great gladness! Great gladness! Remember it always, for you are joined by it. You are One, under the stars. Remember it well, then... this night, this great victory. So that in the years ahead, you can say, 'I was there that night, with Arthur, the King!' For it is the doom of men that they forget.
...
Merlin: The days of our kind are numberèd. The one God comes to drive out the many gods. The spirits of wood and stream grow silent. It's the way of things. Yes... it's a time for men, and their ways.
...
Grail Figure: What is the secret of the Grail? Who does it serve?
Perceval: You, my lord.
Grail Figure: Who am I?
Perceval: You are my lord and king. You are Arthur.
Grail Figure: Have you found the secret that I have lost?
Perceval: Yes. You and the land are one.
...
Arthur: [to Guinevere] I've often thought that in the hereafter of our lives, when I owe no more to the future... can be just a man... we might meet. You'd come to me, claim me yours, know that I am your husband.
[He starts to leave, then turns to face her]
Arthur: It is a dream I have. [He leaves. She watches him go, knowing that she will never see him again]
Link: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0082348/maindetails
Rating perso: 9.0/10
Annee/Year: 1981
Format: DVD
Excalibur. One of the top 5 movies from younger days. Still a preferate of mine. I enjoyed again a recounting of the old tale through this epic adventure of director John Boorman (Delivrance, Exorcist 2, Emerald forest and more). This movie is shot through the lens of a fantastic world with colored lighting, magic and surreal special effects. The story is known by all: how Arthur was born, became king and united England. Only after to fall to evil within, a beast which he could not slay with his hands and for which he sent the knights of the round table in a quest for the holy grail.
The casting is amazing with Nigel Terry as Arthur, Nicol WIlliamson as Merlin and many fine actors such as Patrick Stewart (Star trek), Liam Neeson, Hellen Mirren, Cherie Lunghi
The cinematography was fantastic on this movie with great lighting effects and a film not taken too literraly but left symbolic on many occasions. The best part however is the music...with Wagner and Carl Orff (Carmina Burana). A perfect match for the genre and especially well used in the first scene. Love it , love it.
On the negative side the movie has cut a few round corners in the telling of the tale. Perhaps this was done to prevent those who heard the tale multiple times to loose the rhitm. But it can be a bit confusing for younger ones.
This movie has aged a bit in the last 30years but what do you expect. It is still effective though. I only wish we could have a blu ray version...but wait there is still hope! A rumor brings back Excalibur in 2012 with the same director. I will be first in line but not putting my hopes up too much as this level of actors, cinematography, soundtrack in one package does not come so often. Gotta see.
Excalibur. J'ai revu ce classique du directeur John Boorman (Delivrance, Exorcist 2, Emerald forest et plus) pour la 7e fois au moins et je peux dire que le film m'allume encore après 30ans... Bien sûr le film a âgé un peu surtout côté effets spéciaux; mais la qualité des acteurs utilisés est encore du plus haut calibre. La distribution inclus Nigel Terry dans le rôle d'Arthur, Nicol Williamson dans celui de Merlin et plusieurs autres excellents acteurs tels Patrick Stewart (Star trek), Liam Neeson (Star Wars, Shcidler's list), Hellen Mirren (RED, The Queen et plus de 100 autres), Cherie Lunghi (The mission et beaucoup de TV UK) et Gabriel Byrne. Attention la faiblesse de ce film réside dans la vitesse d'exécution et le manque d'explication du contexte. Puisque presque tous on déjà entendu cette légende le film coupe plusieurs coins ronds et ceci peut être déroutant pour ceux qui en sont a leur premiere écoute.
J'ai vu ce film au cinéma en 1981 et il m'a fait un effet canon. Aujourd'hui encore la musique du film me porte sur ces ailes (Wagner, Orff) et est une des pistes sonores les plus judicieuses connues. La cinématographie était en avant de son temps en '81 et l'histoire du roi Arthur et des chevaliers de la Table ronde sera toujours fascinante pour les générations à venir. Le film ne se prend même pas trop au sérieux; tantôt symbolique et tantôt drôle (les lignes de Merlin sont hilarantes ce qui le rend plus humain). Un classique dans mon coeur que je vous recommande.
Great quotes:
Uther: The sword. You promised me the sword.
Merlin: And you shall have it; but to heal, not to hack. Tomorrow, a truce; we meet at the river.
Uther: Talk. Talk is for lovers, Merlin. I need the sword to be king.
...
[Uther and Cornwall meet]
Merlin: Show the sword! Behold! The Sword of Power! Excalibur! Forged when the world was young, and bird and beast and flower were one with man, and death was but a dream! [to Uther]
Merlin: Speak the words!
Uther Pendragon: One land, one king! That is my peace, Cornwall!
...
Merlin: Now look, I once stood exposed to the Dragon's Breath so that a man could lie one night with a woman. It took me nine moons to recover. And all for this lunacy called, "love, " this mad distemper that strikes down both beggar and king. Never again. Never.
...
Arthur: Swear faith to me, and you shall have mercy! I need battle lords such as you!
Uryenes: [scornfully] A noble knight swear faith to a squire?
Mador: [shouting] NEVER... NEVER!
Arthur: You are right.
Arthur: You're right... I'm not yet a knight.
[Hands Excalibur to Uyrenes and kneels]
Arthur: You, Uryenes, will make me a knight. Then as knight to knight... I can offer you mercy.
Merlin: [Alarmed] What's this? What's this?
Mador: Keep it, Uryenes!
Uryenes: [hesitates and then touches Excalibur to Arthur's shoulder] In the name of God, St Michael and St George, I give you the right to bear arms and the power to mete justice!
Arthur: That duty I will solemnly obey, as knight and king.
Merlin: I never saw this.
Uryenes: Rise... King Arthur. [Uryenes kneels before Arthur]
Uryenes: I am your humble knight, and I swear allegiance to the courage in your veins. So strong it is, its source must be Uther Pendragon's. I doubt you no more!
[kisses Arthur's hand - other knights also kneel]
...
[Arthur has broken Excalibur on Lancelot's chest]
Arthur: Merlin! What have I done?
Merlin: You have broken what could not be broken! Now, hope is broken.
Arthur: My pride broke it. My rage broke it! This excellent knight, who fought with fairness and grace, was meant to win. I used Excalibur to change that verdict. I've lost, for all time, the ancient sword of my fathers, whose power was meant to unite all men... not to serve the vanity of a single man. I am... nothing.
...
Merlin: STAND BACK! Be silent! Be still! [pause]
Merlin: That's it... and look upon this moment. Savor it! Rejoice with great gladness! Great gladness! Remember it always, for you are joined by it. You are One, under the stars. Remember it well, then... this night, this great victory. So that in the years ahead, you can say, 'I was there that night, with Arthur, the King!' For it is the doom of men that they forget.
...
Merlin: The days of our kind are numberèd. The one God comes to drive out the many gods. The spirits of wood and stream grow silent. It's the way of things. Yes... it's a time for men, and their ways.
...
Grail Figure: What is the secret of the Grail? Who does it serve?
Perceval: You, my lord.
Grail Figure: Who am I?
Perceval: You are my lord and king. You are Arthur.
Grail Figure: Have you found the secret that I have lost?
Perceval: Yes. You and the land are one.
...
Arthur: [to Guinevere] I've often thought that in the hereafter of our lives, when I owe no more to the future... can be just a man... we might meet. You'd come to me, claim me yours, know that I am your husband.
[He starts to leave, then turns to face her]
Arthur: It is a dream I have. [He leaves. She watches him go, knowing that she will never see him again]
Link: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0082348/maindetails
Rating perso: 9.0/10
Movies recommended or seen lately... les films a voir #128: After.life
Genre: Horror/Horreur
Annee/Year: 2009
Format: Blu Ray
After.life is a movie which will lull you in a false sense of numbness. This is what the heroin of the movie played by Chritina Ricci (Adam's family, Cursed, Speed racer, Black Snake Moan and many more) must have felt through this movie. The young woman director Agnieszka Wojtowicz-Vosloo's second movie only is a sure sign of success to come. This story is of a young woman going through a dead end phase in her life (depression, not loving her boyfriend, loss of interest in life). After a big fight with her boyfriend played by Justin Long (Live free or die, Drag me to hell) on the night he plans to propose to her; she gets into a major car wreck. After passing out she finds herself in a funeral home where the owner and moritican played a smooth Liam Neeson (Excalibur, The mission, Star Wars, Taken, Schindler's list, Batman begins Kingdom of Heaven and many more) convinces her that she is dead and transitioning to her final rest. All through the movie the viewer is on the fence about her being really dead or being played by this potential con killer. Delightful. The blu ray version is very nice, the actors play a perfect pace and very subdued roles. The movie will make you think so it is not a scary stupid movie "loin de la". Be wary of nudity and cringe factor for younger ones. Adults only. A very solid movie overall with an exciting ending and will leave you with much food for thought about the value of life.
After.life est un film de la jeune directrice Agnieszka Wojtowicz-Vosloo. Pas un film d'horreur dans le sens traditionnel, mais un film qui vous fait vivre le doute entre la vie et la mort. Une jeune femme (Christina Ricci) dépressive est victime d'un accident de voiture et se retrouve dans une maison funéraire. Le croque-mort, joue par Liam Neeson, peut lui parler grâce a un pouvoir qu'il aurait et essai de la convaincre qu'elle est décédée. On joue tout le long du film avec la ligne entre la vie et la mort et ce qui nous retient a la vie dans bien des cas. Histoire géniale et bien menée, très bonne distribution et un jeu d'acteur très bien réussi. Attention ce film n'est pas pour les plus jeunes à cause du contenu et de la nudité (pas déplacée). La fin est percutante et ce film vous laissera réfléchir a la valeur de la vie pendant plusieurs jours après l'avoir visionné.
Great quotes:
Eliot Deacon: The others? They just see you as a dead body on a slab. Only I can see you as you really are.
...
Eliot Deacon: You're a corpse. Your opinion doesn't count anymore.
...
Anna Taylor: Why do we die?
Eliot Deacon: To make life important.
...
Eliot Deacon: I thought you were different. You all say you're scared of death, but the truth is you're more scared of life.
...
Anna Taylor: I thought when you died you wouldn't feel any more pain. You wouldn't have struggles any more. But it just never stops, does it?
...
Eliot Deacon: It's only a hole in the ground. It's for...
Jack: ...miss Taylor.
Eliot Deacon: Exactly. For Anna. She belongs here.
Eliot Deacon: Because she's dead?
Jack: No, because there's no life left in her.
Link: http://www.afterlifethefilm.com/
Rating perso: 7.0/10
Annee/Year: 2009
Format: Blu Ray
After.life is a movie which will lull you in a false sense of numbness. This is what the heroin of the movie played by Chritina Ricci (Adam's family, Cursed, Speed racer, Black Snake Moan and many more) must have felt through this movie. The young woman director Agnieszka Wojtowicz-Vosloo's second movie only is a sure sign of success to come. This story is of a young woman going through a dead end phase in her life (depression, not loving her boyfriend, loss of interest in life). After a big fight with her boyfriend played by Justin Long (Live free or die, Drag me to hell) on the night he plans to propose to her; she gets into a major car wreck. After passing out she finds herself in a funeral home where the owner and moritican played a smooth Liam Neeson (Excalibur, The mission, Star Wars, Taken, Schindler's list, Batman begins Kingdom of Heaven and many more) convinces her that she is dead and transitioning to her final rest. All through the movie the viewer is on the fence about her being really dead or being played by this potential con killer. Delightful. The blu ray version is very nice, the actors play a perfect pace and very subdued roles. The movie will make you think so it is not a scary stupid movie "loin de la". Be wary of nudity and cringe factor for younger ones. Adults only. A very solid movie overall with an exciting ending and will leave you with much food for thought about the value of life.
After.life est un film de la jeune directrice Agnieszka Wojtowicz-Vosloo. Pas un film d'horreur dans le sens traditionnel, mais un film qui vous fait vivre le doute entre la vie et la mort. Une jeune femme (Christina Ricci) dépressive est victime d'un accident de voiture et se retrouve dans une maison funéraire. Le croque-mort, joue par Liam Neeson, peut lui parler grâce a un pouvoir qu'il aurait et essai de la convaincre qu'elle est décédée. On joue tout le long du film avec la ligne entre la vie et la mort et ce qui nous retient a la vie dans bien des cas. Histoire géniale et bien menée, très bonne distribution et un jeu d'acteur très bien réussi. Attention ce film n'est pas pour les plus jeunes à cause du contenu et de la nudité (pas déplacée). La fin est percutante et ce film vous laissera réfléchir a la valeur de la vie pendant plusieurs jours après l'avoir visionné.
Great quotes:
Eliot Deacon: The others? They just see you as a dead body on a slab. Only I can see you as you really are.
...
Eliot Deacon: You're a corpse. Your opinion doesn't count anymore.
...
Anna Taylor: Why do we die?
Eliot Deacon: To make life important.
...
Eliot Deacon: I thought you were different. You all say you're scared of death, but the truth is you're more scared of life.
...
Anna Taylor: I thought when you died you wouldn't feel any more pain. You wouldn't have struggles any more. But it just never stops, does it?
...
Eliot Deacon: It's only a hole in the ground. It's for...
Jack: ...miss Taylor.
Eliot Deacon: Exactly. For Anna. She belongs here.
Eliot Deacon: Because she's dead?
Jack: No, because there's no life left in her.
Link: http://www.afterlifethefilm.com/
Rating perso: 7.0/10
lundi 20 décembre 2010
Movies recommended or seen lately... les films a voir #127: Heathers
Genre: Drama/Drame
Annee/Year: 1989
Format: DVD
Heathers. This is a bit more obsucre movie from the late '80s which is very polarizing: either you will hate it or you will think it is a masterpiece. Written by Daniel Waters (Hudson hawk, Demolition man) many think it is his best work. The movie was directed by Michael Lehman (participation to True Blood and Calfornication, 40 days and 40 nights,..). The casting included as Veronica the young Winona Rider (Dracula, Edward Scissorhands "see review #124", Beetlejuice, Alien: ressurection, Girl interrupted...) in the strong willed high school adolescent girl and her dark boyfriend is played by Chritian Slather (In the name of the Rose, True Romance, Interview with the vampire,...) an actor which has been compared to a modern Jack Nicholson. Both play good performances especially compared to man of their peers. Shannen Doherty (90210, Charmed) plays one of the three Heathers which form a high school bitch squad who think the world is their oyster. Veronica
wants to join that tight IN group of the Heathers. But she will soon find the price to pay is quite high.
This movie depicts in a grim and funnily realistic way sometimes the cruelty of teens against each other. It really plays very much in contrast compared to the John Hugues movies of that late eighies.
Always done in a tongue and cheek way it strikes many chords which ring true. The theme of the movie being teen suicide makes this laughing matter much more serious on occasion.
Heathers. Bien que ce film date des années '80 et que le film semble très léger, ce n'est pas le cas. Le film est une comédie sombre sur l'attitude haineuse des adolescents du secondaire entre eux. Le sujet est traité à travers le thème du suicide adolescent; ce qui le rend très sombre par moment même s’il s'agit d'une comédie. Le directeur Michael Lehman (participation a True Blood et Calfornication, 40 days and 40 nights,..) et l'écrivain Daniel Waters (Hudson hawk, Demolition man) on porte cette oeuvre que plusieurs nomment comme le chef d'oeuvre de Waters. La distribution est solide avec la participation des jeunes Winona Rider (Dracula, Edward Scissorhands "voir revue #124", Beetlejuice, Alien: ressurection, Girl interrupted...) et Chritian Slather (In the name of the Rose, True Romance, Interview with the vampire,...) qui joue un role demontrant leur potentiel futur au debut de leurs carrieres. On note aussi le rôle de Shannen Doherty (90210, Charmed) qui jouent une des trois Heathers un group de copine qui son au sommet de la chaîne alimentaire du secondaire. Veronica tentera de s'introduire dans cette clique, mais l'arrive d'un nouveau jeune très mystérieux lui rendra la vie beaucoup plus compliquée. Critique sociale des jeunes exagéré, mais sans doute plus réaliste que la vue John Hugues de la même période.
Great quotes:
Heather McNamara: It's your turn Heather.
Heather Chandler: No, Heather, it's Heather's turn. Heather?
Heather Duke: Sorry Heather.
...
Heather Chandler: You stupid fuck.
Veronica Sawyer: You goddamn bitch.
Heather Chandler: I brought you to a Remington party and what's my thanks? It's on a hallway carpet. I got paid in puke.
Veronica Sawyer: Lick it up, baby. Lick. It. Up.
...
Ram Sweeney: [after watching J.D. flirt with Veronica] Let's kick his ass!
Kurt Kelly: Shit, Ram - we're seniors, man. We're too old for that kind of crap. Let's give 'im a good scare, though. [They walk to where J.D. is sitting]
Ram Sweeney: [Sticking his fingers into J.D.'s lunch] You gonna eat this?
Kurt Kelly: What did your boyfriend say when you told 'im you were movin' to Sherwood, Ohio?
Ram Sweeney: Answer him, dick!
Kurt Kelly: Hey Ram, doesn't this cafeteria have a "No Fags Allowed" rule?
J.D.: Well they, uh, seem to have an open door policy for assholes though, don't they?
Kurt Kelly: What did you say, dickhead?
J.D.: [He sighs, stands, and pulls out a gun] I'll repeat myself. [He shoots Kurt and Ram]
...
Heather Chandler: Grow up Heather, bulimia's so '87.
...
Veronica Sawyer: Dear Diary, my teen-angst bullshit now has a body count.
...
Veronica Sawyer: [writing in diary] Betty Finn was a true friend and I sold her out for a bunch of Swatch dogs and Diet Coke heads. Killing Heather would be like offing the wicked witch of the west... wait east. West! God! I sound like a fucking psycho.
...
J.D.: People will look at the ashes of Westerburg and say, "Now there's a school that self-destructed, not because society didn't care, but because the school was society." Now that's deep.
Link: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0097493/
Rating perso: 7.0/10
Annee/Year: 1989
Format: DVD
Heathers. This is a bit more obsucre movie from the late '80s which is very polarizing: either you will hate it or you will think it is a masterpiece. Written by Daniel Waters (Hudson hawk, Demolition man) many think it is his best work. The movie was directed by Michael Lehman (participation to True Blood and Calfornication, 40 days and 40 nights,..). The casting included as Veronica the young Winona Rider (Dracula, Edward Scissorhands "see review #124", Beetlejuice, Alien: ressurection, Girl interrupted...) in the strong willed high school adolescent girl and her dark boyfriend is played by Chritian Slather (In the name of the Rose, True Romance, Interview with the vampire,...) an actor which has been compared to a modern Jack Nicholson. Both play good performances especially compared to man of their peers. Shannen Doherty (90210, Charmed) plays one of the three Heathers which form a high school bitch squad who think the world is their oyster. Veronica
wants to join that tight IN group of the Heathers. But she will soon find the price to pay is quite high.
This movie depicts in a grim and funnily realistic way sometimes the cruelty of teens against each other. It really plays very much in contrast compared to the John Hugues movies of that late eighies.
Always done in a tongue and cheek way it strikes many chords which ring true. The theme of the movie being teen suicide makes this laughing matter much more serious on occasion.
Heathers. Bien que ce film date des années '80 et que le film semble très léger, ce n'est pas le cas. Le film est une comédie sombre sur l'attitude haineuse des adolescents du secondaire entre eux. Le sujet est traité à travers le thème du suicide adolescent; ce qui le rend très sombre par moment même s’il s'agit d'une comédie. Le directeur Michael Lehman (participation a True Blood et Calfornication, 40 days and 40 nights,..) et l'écrivain Daniel Waters (Hudson hawk, Demolition man) on porte cette oeuvre que plusieurs nomment comme le chef d'oeuvre de Waters. La distribution est solide avec la participation des jeunes Winona Rider (Dracula, Edward Scissorhands "voir revue #124", Beetlejuice, Alien: ressurection, Girl interrupted...) et Chritian Slather (In the name of the Rose, True Romance, Interview with the vampire,...) qui joue un role demontrant leur potentiel futur au debut de leurs carrieres. On note aussi le rôle de Shannen Doherty (90210, Charmed) qui jouent une des trois Heathers un group de copine qui son au sommet de la chaîne alimentaire du secondaire. Veronica tentera de s'introduire dans cette clique, mais l'arrive d'un nouveau jeune très mystérieux lui rendra la vie beaucoup plus compliquée. Critique sociale des jeunes exagéré, mais sans doute plus réaliste que la vue John Hugues de la même période.
Great quotes:
Heather McNamara: It's your turn Heather.
Heather Chandler: No, Heather, it's Heather's turn. Heather?
Heather Duke: Sorry Heather.
...
Heather Chandler: You stupid fuck.
Veronica Sawyer: You goddamn bitch.
Heather Chandler: I brought you to a Remington party and what's my thanks? It's on a hallway carpet. I got paid in puke.
Veronica Sawyer: Lick it up, baby. Lick. It. Up.
...
Ram Sweeney: [after watching J.D. flirt with Veronica] Let's kick his ass!
Kurt Kelly: Shit, Ram - we're seniors, man. We're too old for that kind of crap. Let's give 'im a good scare, though. [They walk to where J.D. is sitting]
Ram Sweeney: [Sticking his fingers into J.D.'s lunch] You gonna eat this?
Kurt Kelly: What did your boyfriend say when you told 'im you were movin' to Sherwood, Ohio?
Ram Sweeney: Answer him, dick!
Kurt Kelly: Hey Ram, doesn't this cafeteria have a "No Fags Allowed" rule?
J.D.: Well they, uh, seem to have an open door policy for assholes though, don't they?
Kurt Kelly: What did you say, dickhead?
J.D.: [He sighs, stands, and pulls out a gun] I'll repeat myself. [He shoots Kurt and Ram]
...
Heather Chandler: Grow up Heather, bulimia's so '87.
...
Veronica Sawyer: Dear Diary, my teen-angst bullshit now has a body count.
...
Veronica Sawyer: [writing in diary] Betty Finn was a true friend and I sold her out for a bunch of Swatch dogs and Diet Coke heads. Killing Heather would be like offing the wicked witch of the west... wait east. West! God! I sound like a fucking psycho.
...
J.D.: People will look at the ashes of Westerburg and say, "Now there's a school that self-destructed, not because society didn't care, but because the school was society." Now that's deep.
Link: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0097493/
Rating perso: 7.0/10
samedi 18 décembre 2010
Movies recommended or seen lately... les films a voir #126: Maltese Falcon
Genre: Drama/Drame
Annee/Year: 1941
Format: Blu Ray
The Maltese Falcon. In order to wash down the taste from the last movies reviewed I chose this classic of classics. The Maltese Falcon from director John Huston (also did The african queen review #16). This edition is a really nice transfer to Blu ray of this black and white movie. Huston cast Humphrey Bogart and Mary Astor in one of the movies which defined the film noir genre. Their play is memorable. The movie also casts Sydney Greenstreet and Peter Lorre in memorable roles (Mr Gutman and Mr Cairo). The story is about a number of seedy characters who all try to take advantage of each other as they chase a Falcon statuette worth millions of dollars. Bogart plays the gumshoe role and Astor the lovely cutomer who needs protection. Watching the movie which started so many cliches is really amazing as most of this movie was reused dozens of times in all subsequent movie. Obviously a movie which impressed many people and still does. A classic to see by all; even young ones who are afraid of black and white flicks.
Le Faucon Maltais est un classique parmi les classiques. Ce film de John Huston (directeur qui a fait aussi The African queen, revue #16) met en vedette nul autre que Humphrey Bogart, Mary Astor, Sydney Greenstreet et Peter Lorre dans des rôles qui les marqueront pour la vie. Le film est un pionnier dans le genre film noir des années '40. plusieurs scènes ont marqué le subconscient collectif si fortement que vous croirez avoir déjà vu le film auparavant (se ce n'est pas le cas). Si un film a été copié, c'est bien celui-ci; marque d'un vrai classique. Le film nous présente plusieurs personnages sombres et peu fiables qui se jouent les uns les autres afin de prendre possession d'une statuette de faucon d'une valeur inestimable. La morale du film est implacable et géniale. La version Blu Ray est parfaite même si le film est noir et blanc ceci vaut le coup. A voir par tous.
Great quotes:
[first title card] Title Card: In 1539, the Knight Templars of Malta, paid tribute to Charles V of Spain, by sending him a Golden Falcon encrusted from beak to claw with rarest jewels ~~
~~~ but pirates seized the galley carrying this priceless token and the fate of the Maltese Falcon remains a mystery to this day ~~~
...
Sam Spade: Yes, sweetheart?
Effie Perine: There's a girl wants to see you. Her name's Wonderly.
Sam Spade: A customer?
Effie Perine: I guess so. You'll want to see her anyway. She's a knockout.
...
Spade: We didn't exactly believe your story, Miss O'Shaughnessy. We believed your 200 dollars. I mean, you paid us more than if you had been telling us the truth, and enough more to make it all right.
...
Sam Spade: [impatiently] Now, let's *talk* about the black bird.
Kasper Gutman: Let's. Mr. Spade, have you any conception of how much money can be got for that black bird?
Sam Spade: No.
Kasper Gutman: Well, sir, if I told you... If I told you *half*... you'd call me a liar.
Sam Spade: No, not even if I thought so.
...
Kasper Gutman: That's an attitude, sir, that calls for the most delicate judgment on both sides. 'Cause as you know, sir, in the heat of action men are likely to forget where their best interests lie and let their emotions carry them away.
...
Kasper Gutman: I couldn't be fonder of you if you were my own son. But, well, if you lose a son, it's possible to get another. There's only one Maltese Falcon.
...
Joel Cairo: Might I remind you Mr. Spade that you may have the falcon, but we certainly have you.
...
Detective Tom Polhaus: [picks up the falcon] Heavy. What is it?
Sam Spade: The, uh, stuff that dreams are made of.
Detective Tom Polhaus: Huh?
Link: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0033870/maindetails
Rating perso: 8.5/10
Annee/Year: 1941
Format: Blu Ray
The Maltese Falcon. In order to wash down the taste from the last movies reviewed I chose this classic of classics. The Maltese Falcon from director John Huston (also did The african queen review #16). This edition is a really nice transfer to Blu ray of this black and white movie. Huston cast Humphrey Bogart and Mary Astor in one of the movies which defined the film noir genre. Their play is memorable. The movie also casts Sydney Greenstreet and Peter Lorre in memorable roles (Mr Gutman and Mr Cairo). The story is about a number of seedy characters who all try to take advantage of each other as they chase a Falcon statuette worth millions of dollars. Bogart plays the gumshoe role and Astor the lovely cutomer who needs protection. Watching the movie which started so many cliches is really amazing as most of this movie was reused dozens of times in all subsequent movie. Obviously a movie which impressed many people and still does. A classic to see by all; even young ones who are afraid of black and white flicks.
Le Faucon Maltais est un classique parmi les classiques. Ce film de John Huston (directeur qui a fait aussi The African queen, revue #16) met en vedette nul autre que Humphrey Bogart, Mary Astor, Sydney Greenstreet et Peter Lorre dans des rôles qui les marqueront pour la vie. Le film est un pionnier dans le genre film noir des années '40. plusieurs scènes ont marqué le subconscient collectif si fortement que vous croirez avoir déjà vu le film auparavant (se ce n'est pas le cas). Si un film a été copié, c'est bien celui-ci; marque d'un vrai classique. Le film nous présente plusieurs personnages sombres et peu fiables qui se jouent les uns les autres afin de prendre possession d'une statuette de faucon d'une valeur inestimable. La morale du film est implacable et géniale. La version Blu Ray est parfaite même si le film est noir et blanc ceci vaut le coup. A voir par tous.
Great quotes:
[first title card] Title Card: In 1539, the Knight Templars of Malta, paid tribute to Charles V of Spain, by sending him a Golden Falcon encrusted from beak to claw with rarest jewels ~~
~~~ but pirates seized the galley carrying this priceless token and the fate of the Maltese Falcon remains a mystery to this day ~~~
...
Sam Spade: Yes, sweetheart?
Effie Perine: There's a girl wants to see you. Her name's Wonderly.
Sam Spade: A customer?
Effie Perine: I guess so. You'll want to see her anyway. She's a knockout.
...
Spade: We didn't exactly believe your story, Miss O'Shaughnessy. We believed your 200 dollars. I mean, you paid us more than if you had been telling us the truth, and enough more to make it all right.
...
Sam Spade: [impatiently] Now, let's *talk* about the black bird.
Kasper Gutman: Let's. Mr. Spade, have you any conception of how much money can be got for that black bird?
Sam Spade: No.
Kasper Gutman: Well, sir, if I told you... If I told you *half*... you'd call me a liar.
Sam Spade: No, not even if I thought so.
...
Kasper Gutman: That's an attitude, sir, that calls for the most delicate judgment on both sides. 'Cause as you know, sir, in the heat of action men are likely to forget where their best interests lie and let their emotions carry them away.
...
Kasper Gutman: I couldn't be fonder of you if you were my own son. But, well, if you lose a son, it's possible to get another. There's only one Maltese Falcon.
...
Joel Cairo: Might I remind you Mr. Spade that you may have the falcon, but we certainly have you.
...
Detective Tom Polhaus: [picks up the falcon] Heavy. What is it?
Sam Spade: The, uh, stuff that dreams are made of.
Detective Tom Polhaus: Huh?
Link: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0033870/maindetails
Rating perso: 8.5/10
Movies recommended or seen lately... les films a voir #125: Furry vengeance
Genre: Comedy/Comedie
Annee/Year: 2010
Format: DVD
Furry vengeance. This light comedy from director Roger Kumble casts Brendan Fraser and Brooke Shields. The comedy is about an entrepreneur who labels themselves green cutting down a forest to build a new community. This angers the animals in the forest (...) who quickly attack the family in order to protect their forest. The movie is really a comedy for 6 years old who will probably still understand the green propaganda being pushed by the film to justify it's existance. Still a few laughs to be add if you lower your standard back to kindergarden levels (getting rolled around in a porta potty or sharing your car with a family of skunks; did i mention the animals steeling the truck...).
Thumbs down.
Furry vengeance est une comédie naïve pour vos enfants. Si vous avez moins de huit ans, vous rirez sûrement aux larmes. Sinon pas si sur. Ce film met en vedette de solides acteurs (Brendan Fraser et Brooke Shields) qui sont aux prises avec une bande d'animaux qui les attaquent. Cette guerre est déclenchée par un projet de construction qui prévoit raser une forêt pour faire place à des habitations. Triste justification un peu écolo. Passez ce film à moins que vous n'ayez vraiment plus rien d'autre a faire cette soirée-là.
Great quotes:
come on...nothing memorable here.
Link: http://www.furryvengeance-movie.com/
Rating perso: 3.5/10
Annee/Year: 2010
Format: DVD
Furry vengeance. This light comedy from director Roger Kumble casts Brendan Fraser and Brooke Shields. The comedy is about an entrepreneur who labels themselves green cutting down a forest to build a new community. This angers the animals in the forest (...) who quickly attack the family in order to protect their forest. The movie is really a comedy for 6 years old who will probably still understand the green propaganda being pushed by the film to justify it's existance. Still a few laughs to be add if you lower your standard back to kindergarden levels (getting rolled around in a porta potty or sharing your car with a family of skunks; did i mention the animals steeling the truck...).
Thumbs down.
Furry vengeance est une comédie naïve pour vos enfants. Si vous avez moins de huit ans, vous rirez sûrement aux larmes. Sinon pas si sur. Ce film met en vedette de solides acteurs (Brendan Fraser et Brooke Shields) qui sont aux prises avec une bande d'animaux qui les attaquent. Cette guerre est déclenchée par un projet de construction qui prévoit raser une forêt pour faire place à des habitations. Triste justification un peu écolo. Passez ce film à moins que vous n'ayez vraiment plus rien d'autre a faire cette soirée-là.
Great quotes:
come on...nothing memorable here.
Link: http://www.furryvengeance-movie.com/
Rating perso: 3.5/10
Movies recommended or seen lately... les films a voir #124: Edward Scissorhands
Genre: Comedy/Comedie
Annee/Year: 1990
Format: DVD
Edward Scissorhands. Back in 1990 this movie from Tim Burton came out and no one really knew this yound producer. It did surprise many with it's really personnal and original view of the world and of how to shoot and design films. The movie was a blockbuster success and remains in the imaginary background of all who have seen it. This movie also starred Johnny Depp who has since then built his own reputation. Together they have made many films and the duo is really a sure success of all they touch. Although the Burton movies are making him a decent amount of money he never seems to get too far from his vision and highly artistic way of design a movie. His touch is undeniable in anything he touches.
Scissorhands is a christmas time story which is quite dark at times. It depics a too perfect suburb adjacent to a mountain with a dark gothic mannor on top. No one dares go near for many years but as the local Avon explores one morning she finds a boy with a gothic look and scirssor for hands. He turns out to be the invention of the mannor owner who died before finishing his master piece. She brings him home and the boy discovers the nice and not so nice aspects of living in a community.
He falls in love with the lady's daughter played by Winona Rider who was at her career's peak during this early '90s period. Note here also casting of Anthony Micheal Hall (Breakfast club) and Vincent Price (RIP, one of the most appreciated and prolific actors (183 movies) of the horror movies of the '30 to the '90s). Depp plays the role of a lifetime in this one and the set design and camera work is truly a work of art. A classic in the true sense of the word. A good blue ray transfer would make this a perfect viewing experience for all the family.
Edward scissorhands. Un film de première qualité. Ce film nous a fait découvrir l'artiste directeur Tim Buton et Johnny Depp dans un de ses premiers rôles principaux. Le duo est du tonnerre. Burton travaille le film comme un peintre et Depp nous fait une performance époustouflante. Winona Rider qui joue le rôle de la dulcinée de Depp est aussi solide. Il faut aussi noter la participation de Anthony Micheal Hall (Breakfast club) et de Vincent Price (RIP, un acteur prolifique [183 films] dans le genre mystère/horreur des années '30 aux années '90s).
Ce film se situe dans la période de Noël, mais est quand même très noir par moment. On y dépeint la tragédie d'un jeune homme fabrique par un inventeur, mais qui ne fut jamais termine et donc il a des ciseaux au lieu des mains. Ceci donne des scènes très cocasses et certaines dramatiques à mesure qu'il essaie de s'intégrer dans la vie "normale" d'une petite banlieue idéale.
Un classique qui n'a pas trop vieilli, mais qui est toujours bon a écouté par toute la famille. Notez ici qu'un excellent transfert Blu ray serait intéressant, mais le DVD montre un peu l'âge du film.
Great quotes:
Peg Boggs: Why are you hiding back there? You don't have to hide from me - I'm Peg Boggs, your local Avon representative and I'm as harmless as cherry pie...
[sees Edward come toward her] Peg Boggs: Oh - I can see that I've disturbed you. I'll just be going now...
Edward: Don't go.
Peg Boggs: [sees his scissor hands] Oh, my. What happened to you?
Edward: I'm not finished.
...
Bill: So Edward, did you have a productive day?
Edward: Mrs Monroe showed me where the salon's going to be. [turns to Peg] Edward: You could have a cosmetics counter.
Peg Boggs: Oh, wouldn't that be great!
Bill: Great.
Edward: And then she showed me the back room where she took all of her clothes off.
[everyone stares, Kevin snickers]
...
Edward: Kevin, you wanna play scissors, paper, stone again?
Kevin: No!
Edward: Why not?
Kevin: 'Cause it's boring. I always win!
...
Esmerelda: I can't believe you sheep have strayed so far from the path of righteousness!
Edward: [Walking towards Esmerelda] We're not sheep!
...
Kim: You see, before he came down here, it never snowed. And afterwards, it did. If he weren't up there now... I don't think it would be snowing. Sometimes you can still catch me dancing in it.
Link: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0099487/maindetails
Rating perso: 8.0/10
Annee/Year: 1990
Format: DVD
Edward Scissorhands. Back in 1990 this movie from Tim Burton came out and no one really knew this yound producer. It did surprise many with it's really personnal and original view of the world and of how to shoot and design films. The movie was a blockbuster success and remains in the imaginary background of all who have seen it. This movie also starred Johnny Depp who has since then built his own reputation. Together they have made many films and the duo is really a sure success of all they touch. Although the Burton movies are making him a decent amount of money he never seems to get too far from his vision and highly artistic way of design a movie. His touch is undeniable in anything he touches.
Scissorhands is a christmas time story which is quite dark at times. It depics a too perfect suburb adjacent to a mountain with a dark gothic mannor on top. No one dares go near for many years but as the local Avon explores one morning she finds a boy with a gothic look and scirssor for hands. He turns out to be the invention of the mannor owner who died before finishing his master piece. She brings him home and the boy discovers the nice and not so nice aspects of living in a community.
He falls in love with the lady's daughter played by Winona Rider who was at her career's peak during this early '90s period. Note here also casting of Anthony Micheal Hall (Breakfast club) and Vincent Price (RIP, one of the most appreciated and prolific actors (183 movies) of the horror movies of the '30 to the '90s). Depp plays the role of a lifetime in this one and the set design and camera work is truly a work of art. A classic in the true sense of the word. A good blue ray transfer would make this a perfect viewing experience for all the family.
Edward scissorhands. Un film de première qualité. Ce film nous a fait découvrir l'artiste directeur Tim Buton et Johnny Depp dans un de ses premiers rôles principaux. Le duo est du tonnerre. Burton travaille le film comme un peintre et Depp nous fait une performance époustouflante. Winona Rider qui joue le rôle de la dulcinée de Depp est aussi solide. Il faut aussi noter la participation de Anthony Micheal Hall (Breakfast club) et de Vincent Price (RIP, un acteur prolifique [183 films] dans le genre mystère/horreur des années '30 aux années '90s).
Ce film se situe dans la période de Noël, mais est quand même très noir par moment. On y dépeint la tragédie d'un jeune homme fabrique par un inventeur, mais qui ne fut jamais termine et donc il a des ciseaux au lieu des mains. Ceci donne des scènes très cocasses et certaines dramatiques à mesure qu'il essaie de s'intégrer dans la vie "normale" d'une petite banlieue idéale.
Un classique qui n'a pas trop vieilli, mais qui est toujours bon a écouté par toute la famille. Notez ici qu'un excellent transfert Blu ray serait intéressant, mais le DVD montre un peu l'âge du film.
Great quotes:
Peg Boggs: Why are you hiding back there? You don't have to hide from me - I'm Peg Boggs, your local Avon representative and I'm as harmless as cherry pie...
[sees Edward come toward her] Peg Boggs: Oh - I can see that I've disturbed you. I'll just be going now...
Edward: Don't go.
Peg Boggs: [sees his scissor hands] Oh, my. What happened to you?
Edward: I'm not finished.
...
Bill: So Edward, did you have a productive day?
Edward: Mrs Monroe showed me where the salon's going to be. [turns to Peg] Edward: You could have a cosmetics counter.
Peg Boggs: Oh, wouldn't that be great!
Bill: Great.
Edward: And then she showed me the back room where she took all of her clothes off.
[everyone stares, Kevin snickers]
...
Edward: Kevin, you wanna play scissors, paper, stone again?
Kevin: No!
Edward: Why not?
Kevin: 'Cause it's boring. I always win!
...
Esmerelda: I can't believe you sheep have strayed so far from the path of righteousness!
Edward: [Walking towards Esmerelda] We're not sheep!
...
Kim: You see, before he came down here, it never snowed. And afterwards, it did. If he weren't up there now... I don't think it would be snowing. Sometimes you can still catch me dancing in it.
Link: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0099487/maindetails
Rating perso: 8.0/10
mercredi 15 décembre 2010
Movies recommended or seen lately... les films a voir #123: Centurion
Genre: Action/historical/historique
Annee/Year: 2010
Format: Blu Ray
Centurion. An action packed movie from British director/writer Neil Marshall (who brought us The Descent and Doomsday). Centurion retells the tale of the 9th legion of the Roman Empire. The legend of the 9th stems from the fact that it mostly disappeared without a trace. After that poitn Adrian put up a wall to protect the mighty empire from the Picts occupying the northern british isle's territory. The story itself is quite simple, the 9th legion and 10th legion get wiped out by the Picts and the few roman survivors try to save their captured general. That plan fails and the rest of the movie is one long scene of pursuit in the harsh conditions of what is now England.
A solid movie with good acting. Main roles played by Michael Fassbender, Dominic West and Axelle Carolyn. Many action and battle scenes, very gory but well done. One memorable scene when the Roman legion gets ambushed by the picts. Beautifully rendered and action packed. A very entertaining movie that takes itself very seriously but without much of a soul. A bit like Marshall's other movies.
Centurion est un film du directeur Anglais Neil Marshall (The descent et Doomsday). C'est un film d'action mis en scène dans la période de 117AD pendant la bataille des Romains pour conquérir l'Angleterre. Plus spécifiquement on raconte ici l'histoire de la 9e légion qui disparut mystérieusement lors de cette invasion. On voit la 9e et 10e légion se faire massacrer par les Pictes et surtout lors d'une scène mémorable ou les Pictes tendent une embuscade aux Romains. Le reste du film est une longue poursuite dans la campagne anglaise. Un film d'action très divertissant certes; mais qui demeure très sérieux et qui manque d'âme.
Great quotes:
Centurion Quintus Dias: In the chaos of battle, when the ground beneath your feet is a slurry of blood, puke, piss and the entrails of friends and enemies alike, it's easy to turn to the gods for salvation. But it's soldiers who do the fighting, and soldiers who do the dieing, and the gods, never get their feet wet.
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Soldier: He's a ruthless, reckless bastard. And I'd die for him without hesitation.
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Bothos: Quintus, what's she doing?
Brick: She's a Pict and a woman - two good reasons not to trust her.
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Roman leader: no matter what comes out of the mist you will hold the line. Hold the ine!
Link: http://www.centurionmovie.com/
Rating perso: 7.0/10
Annee/Year: 2010
Format: Blu Ray
Centurion. An action packed movie from British director/writer Neil Marshall (who brought us The Descent and Doomsday). Centurion retells the tale of the 9th legion of the Roman Empire. The legend of the 9th stems from the fact that it mostly disappeared without a trace. After that poitn Adrian put up a wall to protect the mighty empire from the Picts occupying the northern british isle's territory. The story itself is quite simple, the 9th legion and 10th legion get wiped out by the Picts and the few roman survivors try to save their captured general. That plan fails and the rest of the movie is one long scene of pursuit in the harsh conditions of what is now England.
A solid movie with good acting. Main roles played by Michael Fassbender, Dominic West and Axelle Carolyn. Many action and battle scenes, very gory but well done. One memorable scene when the Roman legion gets ambushed by the picts. Beautifully rendered and action packed. A very entertaining movie that takes itself very seriously but without much of a soul. A bit like Marshall's other movies.
Centurion est un film du directeur Anglais Neil Marshall (The descent et Doomsday). C'est un film d'action mis en scène dans la période de 117AD pendant la bataille des Romains pour conquérir l'Angleterre. Plus spécifiquement on raconte ici l'histoire de la 9e légion qui disparut mystérieusement lors de cette invasion. On voit la 9e et 10e légion se faire massacrer par les Pictes et surtout lors d'une scène mémorable ou les Pictes tendent une embuscade aux Romains. Le reste du film est une longue poursuite dans la campagne anglaise. Un film d'action très divertissant certes; mais qui demeure très sérieux et qui manque d'âme.
Great quotes:
Centurion Quintus Dias: In the chaos of battle, when the ground beneath your feet is a slurry of blood, puke, piss and the entrails of friends and enemies alike, it's easy to turn to the gods for salvation. But it's soldiers who do the fighting, and soldiers who do the dieing, and the gods, never get their feet wet.
...
Soldier: He's a ruthless, reckless bastard. And I'd die for him without hesitation.
...
Bothos: Quintus, what's she doing?
Brick: She's a Pict and a woman - two good reasons not to trust her.
...
Roman leader: no matter what comes out of the mist you will hold the line. Hold the ine!
Link: http://www.centurionmovie.com/
Rating perso: 7.0/10
Movies recommended or seen lately... les films a voir #122: Smash cut
Genre: Horror/Horreur
Annee/Year: 2009
Format: DVD
Smash cut. This canadian movie, from director Lee Demarbre, shot in Ottawa his really mostly an inside joke for amateurs of the director Herschell Gordon Lewis who made a string of B rated gore flicks in the 1960's. A few lines are above average but most of the film is really filled with inside jokes which most people will not get. Gory, yes but not to reach any end in itself. The story is about a director who is a failure and most of the movie describes the angst of a second rate director versus critics and it's public. Some of it is actually insightful and almost witty but that is lost on a a mostly boring plot.
Smash cut. À moins d'êtres un invétéré fan de Hershcell Gordon Lewis et du genre gore des années 60 ce film ne sera pas pour vous. Le film est vraiment série B et l'histoire présente peu d'intérêt. Les acteurs sont médiocres et la vedette féminine du film, Sacha Grey, vient du porno, mais elle n'utilise même pas cela à l'avantage du film... Le seul intérêt est la description de l'angoisse du directeur envers les critiques et ses auditeurs qui nous donnent quelques bonnes répliques.
Great quotes:
Fred Sandy: Ladies and gentlemen, the announcement we are about to make has been made only three times before in motion picture history. Each time, it has preseated that the showing of motion pictures that have become reguarded as the most unsual of their type ever filmed. And now... we make this announcement for the fourth time. We are about to show you a new movie which is called Smash Cut. Watch if you must. But remember... you were warned.
Link: http://www.smashcutmovie.com/index.html
Rating perso: 4.0/10
Annee/Year: 2009
Format: DVD
Smash cut. This canadian movie, from director Lee Demarbre, shot in Ottawa his really mostly an inside joke for amateurs of the director Herschell Gordon Lewis who made a string of B rated gore flicks in the 1960's. A few lines are above average but most of the film is really filled with inside jokes which most people will not get. Gory, yes but not to reach any end in itself. The story is about a director who is a failure and most of the movie describes the angst of a second rate director versus critics and it's public. Some of it is actually insightful and almost witty but that is lost on a a mostly boring plot.
Smash cut. À moins d'êtres un invétéré fan de Hershcell Gordon Lewis et du genre gore des années 60 ce film ne sera pas pour vous. Le film est vraiment série B et l'histoire présente peu d'intérêt. Les acteurs sont médiocres et la vedette féminine du film, Sacha Grey, vient du porno, mais elle n'utilise même pas cela à l'avantage du film... Le seul intérêt est la description de l'angoisse du directeur envers les critiques et ses auditeurs qui nous donnent quelques bonnes répliques.
Great quotes:
Fred Sandy: Ladies and gentlemen, the announcement we are about to make has been made only three times before in motion picture history. Each time, it has preseated that the showing of motion pictures that have become reguarded as the most unsual of their type ever filmed. And now... we make this announcement for the fourth time. We are about to show you a new movie which is called Smash Cut. Watch if you must. But remember... you were warned.
Link: http://www.smashcutmovie.com/index.html
Rating perso: 4.0/10
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