eriveros
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Let me preface this critique by saying, I am a 25 year old and though an avid movie lover, far more attracted to the movies of the last say 30 years, than before. That school of thought may have to change.
Casablanca tells the story of the Morroccan city during the second world war, specifically during the German occupation of France. While the whole world seemed to be crumbling, the city provided a sanctuary from the madness and doubled as a way-station for refugees leaving one war torn part of the globe trying to make it to America. By every account however, the law in this place was a matter of opinion and could be bent or even broken for the right price.
Traveling papers are like gold. With them, your safety is all but assured, without them, you cannot even leave the city and would most likely die there.
Humphrey Bogart plays the ever so suave and cynical, Rick Blain, the connected proprietor of Ricks Cafe, arguable the best club in town. The story develops into a love triangle that involves a French leader in the resistance movie as well as someone from Rick's clandestine past.
Filled with romantic scenes, pride and nationalism, wit, and intrigue, I must say that I was more than surprised to see how this movie affected me.
Truly deserving of its Oscars and one of the best films to ever grace the silver screen.
Casablanca tells the story of the Morroccan city during the second world war, specifically during the German occupation of France. While the whole world seemed to be crumbling, the city provided a sanctuary from the madness and doubled as a way-station for refugees leaving one war torn part of the globe trying to make it to America. By every account however, the law in this place was a matter of opinion and could be bent or even broken for the right price.
Traveling papers are like gold. With them, your safety is all but assured, without them, you cannot even leave the city and would most likely die there.
Humphrey Bogart plays the ever so suave and cynical, Rick Blain, the connected proprietor of Ricks Cafe, arguable the best club in town. The story develops into a love triangle that involves a French leader in the resistance movie as well as someone from Rick's clandestine past.
Filled with romantic scenes, pride and nationalism, wit, and intrigue, I must say that I was more than surprised to see how this movie affected me.
Truly deserving of its Oscars and one of the best films to ever grace the silver screen.
When it comes time for an adopted son (Mel Copeland played by Ben Stiller) to name his own son, he develops the desire to find out about his natural parents. Employing the help of a neurotic and attention-starved case worker he and his wife (Patricia Arquette) embark on a cross country trek to find his parents.
Plagued with deliciously problematic situations for everyone involved and even picking up more people along the way (people with problems even funnier than his own), Mel starts to notice some inadequacies in his own marriage through no help at all from the attractive and very 'friendly' case worker (Tea Leone).
Ben Stiller was perfectly cast for this role, bringing to it a humour and realism that is very refreshing. Tea Leone is fantastic as a woman approaching middle age with nothing permanent and solid in her life.
Alan Alda and Lily Tomlin are incredibly funny when we are introduced to them in the latter part of the film. From the moment we are meet them until the end of the film, be prepared to laugh HARD. They have excellent chemistry together, but in addition their scene summarizes and incorporates the story behind the whole film. Very funny.
The movie will be enjoyed by anyone who enjoys dark humour and good writing.
Plagued with deliciously problematic situations for everyone involved and even picking up more people along the way (people with problems even funnier than his own), Mel starts to notice some inadequacies in his own marriage through no help at all from the attractive and very 'friendly' case worker (Tea Leone).
Ben Stiller was perfectly cast for this role, bringing to it a humour and realism that is very refreshing. Tea Leone is fantastic as a woman approaching middle age with nothing permanent and solid in her life.
Alan Alda and Lily Tomlin are incredibly funny when we are introduced to them in the latter part of the film. From the moment we are meet them until the end of the film, be prepared to laugh HARD. They have excellent chemistry together, but in addition their scene summarizes and incorporates the story behind the whole film. Very funny.
The movie will be enjoyed by anyone who enjoys dark humour and good writing.
From Blade's opening sequence you can tell this is not the ordinary Vampire flic. Escorted by former porn star Tracy Lord's, a young man enters an industrial rave that even by this 'sin city's' standards is frightening.
The hero, which we soon realize is himself as much vampire as human, enters the fray and proceeds to slay the vampire patrons implementing everything from silver spikes to automatic weapons to his longsword, Blade's signature weapon.
Wesley Snipes does an excellent job of portraying Blade, a man 'infected' with Vampirism because his mother was bit by one, while still in the womb. Dedicating his life to ridding the world of vampires, he is befriended by Whistler, played by Kris Kristofferson who trains him, helps him and tries to find a cure for him.
Steven Dorff plays Deacon Frost, a vampire who has a purpose behind his madness and sees Blade as his sole enemy which must be eliminated.
The industrial/techno score compliments the movie well, quick cuts and masterful martial art scenes all accentuate each other and contribute to the overall aesthetic of the film.
Highly recommended.
The hero, which we soon realize is himself as much vampire as human, enters the fray and proceeds to slay the vampire patrons implementing everything from silver spikes to automatic weapons to his longsword, Blade's signature weapon.
Wesley Snipes does an excellent job of portraying Blade, a man 'infected' with Vampirism because his mother was bit by one, while still in the womb. Dedicating his life to ridding the world of vampires, he is befriended by Whistler, played by Kris Kristofferson who trains him, helps him and tries to find a cure for him.
Steven Dorff plays Deacon Frost, a vampire who has a purpose behind his madness and sees Blade as his sole enemy which must be eliminated.
The industrial/techno score compliments the movie well, quick cuts and masterful martial art scenes all accentuate each other and contribute to the overall aesthetic of the film.
Highly recommended.