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MOVIE REVIEW: Hanna

admin — Tue, 19 Apr 2011 05:55:38 +0000

Let me start by noting what a RARE film “Hanna” is; visually cohesive, stylized, and stunning. The writing quickly-paced, clever, intellectual, yet understandable. The acting is so superb that you find yourself engaged with the emotions of each character’s struggles. Even through thick German accents, you feel connected to the characters of Hanna and Erik (her father), you are immersed in their world, their bond, and their love for each other. Director Joe Wright (Atonement) creates strong characters in the landscapes and settings: the snowy Finland, the bleak and damp Germany, the dark tunnels of a CIA building, the dry, expansive desert of Morocco Hanna finds herself wandering in alone after a riveting escape from CIA holding. Actors Saoirse Ronan and Eric Bana create characters so rich yet mysterious. Saoirse Ronan is Oscar-worthy in her portrayal of a sheltered young woman on the run from forces she had hidden from her entire life. But her freedom comes at a steep cost, and Ronan perfectly nails the sincerity, curiosity, naivete, maturity, and determination of this character. Plus, she kicks ASS! And I never expected to find myself laughing in a movie like this, but some perfectly out-of-place comedic relief comes in the form of a young tourist named Sophie (played by Jessica Barden). HANNA is exhilarating, heart-warming, suspenseful, and beautiful. A MUST-SEE!!

Review by Leven Rambin

Movie Review : Tropic Thunder

admin — Mon, 18 Aug 2008 03:45:58 +0000

“Wow” …That was what I said about 20 times in the theater while watching Tropic Thunder, and the “wow”s were for many different reasons- but all shocking. First, Robert Downey Jr. gives an amazingly hilarious performance as Kirk Lazarus, an Australian born actor turned black actor through a medical procedure, and they really push the envelope with his jokes. Also, as much as I wanted to hate it, Tom Cruise gave the performance of a lifetime. It might be his best role ever, and exactly what his career needed right now. And the film is really funny in a lot of parts. Ben Stiller does an amazing job directing the film, but as expected it’s kind of cheezy and you have to want to laugh or you might think it gets a little too silly. But if you love Ben Stiller flicks then you will love this one. Any other reviews out there?

X-Mas Eve and 74 Degrees in Los Angeles

admin — Mon, 24 Dec 2007 21:04:23 +0000

Its Christmas Eve in LA and its 74 degrees outside right now. I’m not making this statement to brag, but just to further declare our seasons on Earth are shifting- or maybe LA is so full of evil people its just hotter here? Are we sure its the City of Angels?haha LA is a strange place during the Holiday seasons because all of the “out-of-towners” return to their families elsewhere in America, and there’s NO TRAFFIC! weird. If only it were like this all year long! I hope everyone out there reading this enjoys the Holiday Break, and below are a few pics of how LA looks today. Enjoy!

If you look really close you can see the Hollywood sign in the far right pic. This is the back side of the Hollywood Hills which faces toward Universal City.