[Closed] Recent Viewing Part III

Is never let me go from the same director who made the notebook ?

why do i remember it linked to that movie ? Anyway the music is wonderful. What makes the movie so sad ? Is it realistic or cheesy sappy stuff ?

ah thank you james. I thought it had a cheesy topic.

that's all I needed to hear

I don't remember enough to describe. But it is your typical Thomas Newman. I didn't know who the composer was, and after immediately hearing his score I knew without a doubt who wrote it. I can't think of a score of his that I would compare to.

ben affleck ? Goddamn.

he has delivered some amazing performances, and some weaker. It seems most remember only the weaker ones

What movies did I see recently?

Around Christmas time I was pleasantly surprised by a fantasy movie called: Stardust
I had never heard of this movie but I enjoyed it a lot!! And you know that time of year is perfect for watching movies, especially fantasy and family movies.

I saw Avatar on the movie channel again, and I thought it was nice. Remember that I missed it in 3D when it was in the cinema. (Yeah, I know, it was in theatres for over 6 months probably...)

I saw part of Sherlock Holmes, but it couldn't interest me enough to go sit down on the couch to watch all of it.

I saw The Mirror of Dr Parnassus. Speaking of fantasy.
BTW, I did not notice immediately when Johnny Depp and Jude Law appeared... duh.

What I don't like about the movie channel is that I often watch the last part of movies... I can't just wait when the movie is on again, I see a movie has already started and I keep watching it. Very annoying of me. Anyway, that way I saw 3/4 of A Single Man. Beautiful story. I felt a bit depressed at that time myself and seeeing the movie made me feel better, you know, recognizing when you see the colours lit up like that.

And I watched All about Steve (minus the first 10 minutes), which was a lot more fun than I expected. A funny feel good movie, if you are not allergic to Sandra Bullock.

So what movies will I watch this month? Probably Prince of Persia, A Single Man (including the beginning), Killers, Night at the Museum II, Jurassic Park (with the kids), White Lion (documentary) and that's all I can think of now.

Oh, and I'm thinking of going to the IMAX soon (Omniversum, is that IMAX) to see Hubble!!

I went and saw The King's Speech again. I'm so glad that the academy got it right. A wonderful example of how good films can be.
Tom

Is this the same as how my children "made" me watch it too!

that, the original take on a fantasy story, the wonderful full avavt garde score and the amazing sound make Stardust an absolute treasure

come to think of it, I meant something else, pompous, avant garde isn't the way to put it

definitely, considering I like over the top scores. Why go subtle if you can go over the top instead?

Did you see it by yourself????

The Adjustment Bureau

Saw it last night at the cinema; yeap, those who suggested the plot is almost non-existent and / or childishly naive, i am in agreement with; let's just say this movie is only good for a Sunday midday family gathering with biscuits and tea; but onto the score, loved the function of the score in the film; i thought it was very underrated by film score lovers so far, mostly perhaps people expected something groundbreaking? Whatever the case, groundbreaking it is not, it's standard Newman but it's got a lovely piano-strings main theme, some very well built action cues and in 2 (at least) scenes in the film, it truly shines, most notably the one where Damon sees his g/f dancing for the first time; chilling, beautiful scene and the music plays a very prominent role on that (and a couple of other) parts.