Definitely a Tarantino Film

The opening scene of Inglorious Basterds makes you think this is going to a typical World War II movie, but it quickly turns into a Quinton Tarantino film!! This film wreaks of QT from the opening credits, music and Chapter titles. I consider it a typical Tarantino film. That being said I loved this film. It is a fun story. Not in one way historically accurate but a fun ride. Brad Pitts character was a laugh in itself. I think this just had to be a fun character for him to play. This an all out Violent Comedy. I almost felt wrong for laughing when people were being brutally killed, yet there I was chuckling. Earlier this week I had said the District 9 was my favorite movie of this summer. But I will have to say that I.B. has taken the cake on that one. I think what I liked about this film the most is the fact that QT loves practical effects. Not all this CG stuff. You can sometimes tell it is practical but I thinks that what makes it laughable. I am just glad to see a film that doesn't look like a video game for once! I may have to go see this one in the theater again.

Not So Funny People

In my boredom this weekend I ended up going to the film Funny People. I don't know if my expectations for this film were a little high but for some reason this film was a total let down. Was this supposed to be a comedy, drama or both? I am not sure, but what ever it was sure didn't work. I don't even want to waste my time talking about this poorly made film so in summary this film is terribly written! Terribly acted! And lasts about 40 minutes longer then it should.(I even heard a lady in front of me say this isn't over yet?) The laughs are far and few between. There is no character build up in any what way. I am trying to think of one positive thing to say about this film, but I figure I have better things to do. Honestly don't waste your time with this film!!!

Transformers 2

OK. Where to begin. Let me just start by saying I have always thought when it comes to directing actors, Michael Bay is probably one of the worst in the industry. But when it comes to directing and pulling off an amazing and visual action sequence he is probably one of the best! That being said. There is only one reason to go see this movie. For amazing action sequences involving alien robots that turn into vehicles. Seriously that is the only reason to see this film. I would of totally enjoyed this film 100% if there were no human actors involved. Just one big alien robot war would of made me happy. Don't get me wrong Shia Lebouf is a great actor, and Megan Fox is drop dead gorgeous. But that doesn't save this film from so many pitfalls.

I will begin with the editing of this film. I don't know maybe I am just to picky but this film seemed so choppy the whole way through! So many of the cuts just didn't feel right. Next the comic relief aspect of this movie was terrible. There were a few laughable moments, but so many times I think they tried just a little to hard. I think my biggest complaint of the film would be the introduction of the Twins. These two robots were just down right annoying the whole film. They reminded me of Jar Jar Binks in Episode I. I was actually excited when one of them was supposedly destroyed.

Of course in the end they left it open for another film to be made. I won't lie I hope they make a 3rd movie. I will go see it. Why you ask? Because there is nothing like seeing giant alien robots kicking each others ass on the big screen. And you never know maybe Michael will actually learn how to direct the human race by then.