Thursday, May 31, 2012

May Movies Digest

Another month has passed...

The Ides of March



Acting: 4.5/5
Story: 3.5/5
Perception: 3.5/5
Rating: 4/5


The subject ain't nice for one bit, but the movie is well written and very well played. And after a slightly slow start, the parallel plots are revealed one by one and by the end Gosling's impeccable trademark cold blood comes to the surface.

The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel


Acting: 5/5
Story: 4/5
Perception: 4/5
Rating: 4/5


Funny, sensitive, genuine and full of life.



Dark Shadows


Acting: 4/5
Story: 1.5/5
Perception: 3/5
Rating: 2.5/5


A mediocre story with some scattered laughs having all it's side plots killed at birth. Luckily the last 20 minutes come with a more lively action and a couple of twists but neither this nor Depp or other solid performances could have saved the situation.

Father of Invention


Acting: 2.5/5
Story: 1/5
Perception: 1.5/5
Rating: 1.5/5


Dull, predictable and lacking inspiration.



Rise of the Planet of the Apes


Acting: 3.5/5
Story: 4/5
Perception: 4/5
Rating: 4/5


After a start that seemed a bit too rushed for my taste, the film picks up the right pace, led by very good shooting and genuine CGI; Caesar stealing the show from his 'fellow actors'.

The Switch


Acting: 3.5/5
Story: 2.5/5
Perception: 3/5
Rating: 3/5


a light rom-com with its' fun and its slow parts, but nothing out of the ordinary. Nevertheless,  special mentions for the kid.



The Muppets


Wits: 3.5/5
Story: 3/5
Perception: 3/5
Rating: 3/5

Surely a very good movie for the nostalgic fans, but I'm not one of them. Most of the jokes and references, and a couple of characters are funny, and that's about it. I guessed some of the intended irony but didn't quite feel it. Also the human song didn't do it at all for me.


A very Harold & Kumar Christmas


Acting: 3/5
Story: 0.5/5
Perception: 1.5/5
Rating: 1.5/5

First time to see a movie from this series, and it is definitely not my type. I know it is supposed to be self-mockery but still it didn't make me really laugh. Besides it is predictable and too mushy even for a holiday themed movie.



Men in Black 3


Acting: 4/5
Story: 3.5/5
Perception: 4/5
Rating: 4/5

Regardless of some "plot inspirations" from the first installment, this one proved to be very entertaining. It has the action, the craziness, the fun, the answers and even the emotions. Let's hope that they'll stop here and end the series on a high note.





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