Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1 (2010)

DIRECTOR: David Yates
STUDIO: Warner Bros. Pictures
STARRING: Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, Emma Watson
RATING: PG-13
GENRE: Action, Adventure, Fantasy


GRADE: B+


This is a biased review. I had to say that first because I LOVE the Harry Potter books, and read them all more than once. So, I'm sure it was easier for me to understand what was going on than the average movie-goer. So, onto the review.

This Harry Potter film was definitely the darkest of the previous ones, but it's very fitting. If you go back and look at the first one, it was child-like and happy, while as the characters grew up, the fans grew up with the story. The children who saw the first and second now come to the last few as adults or teenagers.

The director, David Yates, is a very talented guy. Many shots in this movie were filmed flawlessly, but as the film progressed, it got sloppier and sloppier. Especially one of the last action sequences, it was as if they had a little handheld camera and was running beside the actors.

Other than that, I really enjoyed the film and the small jokes that played into it. I will definitely see it again on the big screen, and, as any real Potter fans, see the next installment in 3-D!

Sleepless in Seattle (1993)

DIRECTOR: Nora Ephron
STUDIO: TriStar Pictures
STARRING: Tom Hanks, Meg Ryan, Rosie O'Donnell
RATING: PG
GENRE: Comedy, Romance, Drama


GRADE: B-


Ehh...that's all I can really say. Now, I love Tom Hanks and Meg Ryan separately. Actually, any work of them I've enjoyed, but together, they just lack chemistry. And maybe that was it. I was expecting AMAZING couples like "When Harry Met Sally..." and "Forrest Gump" and even though they only meet in one scene, I still didn't have the connection that I did with so many other film couples. You could say I'm a "shipper."

But, the cinematographer was outstanding! Just that opening shot, a few seconds in, took my breath away. It was filmed very beautifully and soundly and thought it was some of the best I've seen in years.

It's a very cute date movie and for those that believe in destiny and fate, go out and rent this movie. It's sweet and you'll definitely enjoy it!

The Social Network (2010)

DIRECTOR: David Fincher
STUDIO: Columbia Pictures
STARRING: Jesse Eisenberg, Andrew Garfield, Justin Timberlake
RATING: PG-13
GENRE: Drama, Biography


GRADE: C-


Wow. Am I the one who DIDN'T like this film? I mean, normally before I formally write my review, I check out other ones (Spill.com, Rotten Tomatoes, ETC), but it seems like every other critic really enjoyed this movie.

First off, I loved the concept! Facebook is something that EVERYONE uses, and of course, this movie will attract millions of people, but the problem is this played into a court-room drama, but without the court-room! I mean, the movie basically consisted of 3 acts, and the only one I really enjoyed and got into was the first act. It peaked and then just went plummeting down.

The actors were actually really great and I'm beginning to love Jesse Eisenberg, because just the way he enunciated his words fit his character. The supporting actors were great, too. However, the one thing I'll never understand is the characters of the Winklevoss twins. Their dialogue was some of the worst I've heard in a long time! I don't know if it was purposeful, but the way it was presented was serious and the characters actually meant it, so it was hard to distingish the proper reaction.

A lot of critics compared it to "Citizen Kane," which kinda makes me want to scream. "Citizen Kane' was an amazing, beautiful, artistic masterpiece that has so much depth, it's hard to even explain. This is a sloppy, thrown-together should-be-independent film that happens to sell well because of it's concept, not of its final product.

The film dragged in more places than it should, but the sad part is that it IS such an interesting story, but it was just presented in such a boring way to its audience. They're marketing to ages 12-25, but most are used to movies like "Zombieland" or "The Notebook" or "The Hangover" where the plots are so intense in every scene, that their attention spans have lessened.

To Save a Life (2009)

DIRECTOR: Brian Baugh
STUDIO: Samuel Goldwyn Films
STARRING: Randy Wayne, Deja Kreutzberg, Joshua Weigel
RATING: PG-13
GENRE: Drama


GRADE: C+


I watched this movie with my youth group, and I'm just going to say this flat-out: it's a Christian film, which usually gets written off as "a preachy, goodie-two-shoes movie about some dude/chick going soft." But, in reality some are very good quality films! Unfortuantely, this film DID have a great message, but was portrayed in not the best light.

So, my biggest problem was the editing. In almost every given scene, a shot wouldn't last more than 4 seconds, and even if it was just someone sitting in their car. The editors got too "cut happy" and even in flashbacks, the shots couldn't be more than a few frames.

Other than that, the movie was pretty solid. Acting pretty decent and directing wonderful! They had the right idea when making this film, and it definitely appeals to this generation. I'd probably recommend it to those who aren't even Christian, just too see how things can really be in church.

Fight Club (1999)

DIRECTOR: David Fincher
STUDIO: 20th Century Fox
STARRING: Edward Norton, Brad Pitt, Helena Bonham Carter
RATING: R
GENRE: Drama, Mystery, Thriller


GRADE: A+


This is my very first A+, and I'm proud it say it's a movie this epic!! Almost everything about this movie is flawless. The acting, the directing, the dialoge, the symbolism. Everything!!

Even towards the beginning, I noticed something odd about the connection between the two characters, Edward Norton and Brad Pitt, and it was so subtle, I just ignored it at the time. Edward Norton plays the transition from his white-collared job, condo-living man, to a radical rebel who fights every week perfectly. I've decided to watch some more work of Norton.

Helena Bonham Carter never fails to disappoint. Outstanding, as always and if anything, her character was the least developed, because of less screen time, but all in all, every moment she was on screen was genius. Definitely one of my favorite actresses.

The movie WAS a little long, (2.5 hours) but you really couldn't tell, because there were literally no boring parts in it. It's basically set up in 3 acts, and all are different, but perfect in how they're set up.

Surprisingly, this movie has very little fighting in it, but when it does, it plays a huge part in it. It's a way for the men to release their inner-instincts and the way the set is used, you can tell that they're only motivated by that.

So, please watch this film if you've yet to, because everyone needs to see a movie like this if they haven't yet.

The Graduate (1967)

DIRECTOR: Mike Nichols
STUDIO: Embassy Pictures
STARRING: Anne Bancroft, Dustin Hoffman, Katharine Ross
RATING: PG
GENRE: Drama, Comedy, Romance


GRADE: A


It's hard to think what happened in 70s that made comedies in the 1960s and 1980s so different! Not better, nor worse, just polar opposites! Nonetheless, this movie isn't really a comedy, but I loved it all the same!!

Out of all the films I have ever watched, this one probably had the most symbolism, which I ADORED. I love it when the film makes you think more than an average one does, and it allows you to explore your mind.

This movie is about this guy, Benjamin, who just graduated from college, and doesn't really know what to do, career-wise, while his parents are concerned for his unknown future. An old family friend, Mrs. Robinson (We all know the song "...here's to you, Ms. Robinson...") starts to fatally get attracted to Benjamin, and seduces him. But, meanwhile, he starts to fall for her daughter, who has no idea about the affair!

The director of cinematography was phenominal! You connected with Benjamin and all the stress and excitement that was thrust upon him with this movie. The angles and lights and shadows created the symbolism needed for any particular scene. For some reason, Dustin Hoffman gets a lot of negative reviews for his performance, but his dry humor makes it all the more easy to laugh at.

It's a great movie, that is referenced for parodied many times in popular movies and shows. I know of one "Fresh Prince of Bel-Air" episode, that parallels this almost completely! I'm sure you'd recognize at least one scene or line from this film.

The Last Exorcism (2010)

DIRECTOR: Daniel Stamm
STUDIO: Lionsgate
STARRING: Patrick Fabian, Ashley Bell, Iris Bahr
RATING: PG-13
GENRE: Horror, Thriller


GRADE: D-


Here we go again! Okay...so a little flimsy camera is making a "documentary" and OBVIOUSLY, that makes it so much more scary!! Actually...it just means the production company has a pretty frickin' low budget! Oy, how that annoys me that people actually buy into the "realness" = "more scary" crap.

Well, now that that rant is over, onto the review. Not only did that make tons of demerits on my little score card, there were many problems with this film. Maybe it was the fact that the editor was sloppy. It almost seemed that there were 3 or 4 cameras, instead of just one, because in the same scene, it would jump locations in just a fraction of a second. Also, there was background music in some of the scenes! That just irritated me, too! If I'm not mistaken, there is no music playing behind the wall when something significant happens.

The acting was decent. Almost everyone had this weird, awkwardness about them that just set me off, but then I understood that it was the point. Everyone in that town had something wrong with them, and we understand why later on.

Overall, I hated this movie, but I would hate to give it my first "F" ever on a review, so "D-" it is. Even for someone who hates horror films and likes to make fun of them as I watch, this one is probably the worst of it's genre.

Scott Pilgrim VS. the World (2010)

DIRECTOR: Edgar Wright
STUDIO: Universal Pictures
STARRING: Michael Cera, Mary Elizabeth Winstead, Anna Kendrick
RATING: PG-13
GENRE: Comedy, Romance, Action, Fantasy


GRADE: A-


Honestly, this has been one of the hardest movies yet for me to decide whether to give it a B+ or an A-. And I've made my decision!...obviously. It's mostly because it was funny, cute, original and a very good film altogether, but did it REALLY deserve an A? Even a A-? That's what I will try to figure out.

The story is about a guy named Scott Pilgrim, who falls for this girl, Ramona, who has seven evil exes, and he has to defeat them all. Now, this world is kinda like a video game, where you have lives, powers, levels, ETC and if you defeat somebody, you get coins. He also discovers things about Ramona through defeating the exes and the story gets more complex, which isn't confusing, but makes it all the more fun for the viewer.

The director on this film was SPOT ON. Every single set item had a place and a place for every item. Things reflected on Ramona's hair and Scott's feelings, from clothing articles to trash cans behind the characters. Every scene blew me away with the details and it really made me appreciate the work of this director.

Now, me -not being a fan of action films- felt that some of the fighting sequences were a bit too long, but the editing was well for most, if not all. The acting was very substantial and dialogue pretty well written.

For the most part, there's not much wrong with this film. Some people may not enjoy the uniqueness of it, but that's what I loved most about it. I definitely stand by my rating and recommend this to EVERYONE.

Movie Facts Thursday!

Every Thursday, I've decided to post 10 interesting facts about films! So, check in at least every Thursday to see what the new trivia is.


AVATAR (2009):
1) At the time of auditioning, Sam Worthington (Jake Sulley) was living in his car.

2) In Korean, "Na'vi" is spelled like "nabi", the Korean word for "butterfly".

3) Each frame (1/24 of a second) of the CGI scenes took an average of 47 man-hours to complete.

4) The Na'vi are left handed and the Avatars are right handed.


ALICE IN WONDERLAND(2010)

5) This film marks the 7th time Johnny Depp has worked under the direction of Tim Burton and the 6th time for Helena Bonham Carter.

6) This is the number-one highest grossing movie of 2010, and 5th highest grossing movie of ALL TIME.

7) In contrast to the previous films, this is the first time that Mad Hatter has a complete name: Tarrant Hightopp.


THE GODFATHER (1972):

8 Voted #2 on AFI's 100 Greatest Movies

9) Richard S. Castellano (Peter) ad-libbed the line "Take the cannoli".

10) The early buzz on the film was so positive that a sequel was planned before the film was finished filming.

WEBSHOW REVIEW - Little White Lie

YOUTUBE ACCOUNT: StarKidPotter
STARRING: Elona Finlay, Darren Criss, Lauren Lopez, Chris Allen
GENRE: Comedy, Drama


GRADE: B+


Okay, I've decided that at least once a month, I should review a webshow/webmovie on Youtube (since it's where I spend most of my time anyways), so anyways...on with the review!!

"Sami and Duder Reese are in a band. They are brother and sister. And they suck. They steal all their music and try to become famous in this new webseries." That's basically all StarKidPotter gives to prepare us for this very creative and adorable new series! You'll truely fall in love with Toby and Duder and Jim. Also, if you've ever heard of Very Potter Musical/Sequel, then you'll recognize at least half the cast.

There are a few flaws, such as we HATE the main character, Sami, and I just felt like we at least needed to side on the herione's side at least one time. There were a couple great laughs, but nothing that had me rolling for days, like some ameteur work out there.

Overall, I DO enjoy this web series, and I still re-watch episodes to relive the glorious "totally awesome"ness.

Step Up 2: The Streets (2008)

DIRECTOR: Jon Chu
STUDIO: Summit Entertainment
STARRING: Briana Evigan, Robert Hoffman, Adam G. Sevani
RATING: PG-13
GENRE: Drama, Music, Romance


GRADE: C-


Okay, so the new movie "Step Up 3D" is coming out, so obviously the other two are playing on TV for the next month or so. So, I managed to catch this and decided to use it as another review, since I've been lacking lately.

So, the movie starts out with this girl who talks about how her mother inspired her to dance and now it's all she really does. BUT, however, her other school is failing her, so she has to go to a different private school for the Performing Arts. But, when her crew finds out about it, they kick her off and she has to create her own crew to perform at "The Streets," a dance-off of the local street crews.

Obviously, you can point out everything in this movie that will happen. Nothing really special or new or different than the last one, only the roles are fliped. The dancing was nice, though, and I did like the final scene in the rain.

Overall, if you're bored at home, and want to watch a film with dancing and this plotline seems to interest you, then why not, really? It's a cute film, and I'm sure the series is decent.

Movie Facts Thursday!

Every Thursday, I've decided to post 10 interesting facts about films! So, check in at least every Thursday to see what the new trivia is.


HARRY POTTER:
1) When Emma Watson (Hermione) was younger, she admited that she had a crush on fellow actor, Tom Felton (Draco).

2) Daniel Radcliffe suffered two ear infections following the underwater filming, in the fourth movie.

3)Stanislav Ianevski, who plays Viktor Krum, has only two lines in the entire film totaling 20 words.


HERCULES
4) This was the first Disney movie not based on a fairy tale, but rather Greek mythology.

5)When Hermes delivers the floral arrangement to Zeus and Hera, it is a direct parody of the logo for the floral delivery company FTD Florists, who uses Mercury, the Roman name for Hermes.


6)Phil cleans himself up using a lion's skin. The skin once belonged to Scar from The Lion King (1994).


GONE WITH THE WIND:
7) 1,400 actresses were interviewed for the part of Scarlett O'Hara. 400 were asked to do readings.

8First color film to win the Best Picture Oscar.

9)Rhett was not allowed to say, on film, "Maybe you'll have a miscarriage" right before Scarlett falls down the stairs; the line is changed to "Maybe you'll have an accident."

10)Leslie Howard (Ashley) was one of the few cast members not to attend the premiere in Atlanta.

The Women (1939)

DIRECTOR: George Cukor
STUDIO: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
STARRING: Norma Shearer, Joan Crawford, Rosalind Russell
RATING: PG
GENRE: Comedy, Drama


GRADE: B-


Wow. So THIS is where all the chick-flicks originated from! Just kidding, but this really is the ultimate chick flick. It's mostly about a group of 8 women, or so, gossiping and being deceitful towards their "friends" but almost every woman can relate.

It's a very cute movie, with a couple of laughs and you do pity the main character, but near the end, I just felt like yelling "either go get your man, or move on" because it had been over 2 years, so you'd think she'd figure it out by then.

Honestly, I did not like Norma Shearer in this movie all that much. Of course, it may had been her character, but I think someone else could've done a better job. It felt as though she jumped her emotions too quickly, so you actually may have got confused.

Nothing really to complain about, moved quite quickly for movies back in the '30s, and the length wasn't bad. I think it'll be a good movie for anyone who likes chick flicks, or Joan Crawford, because, as usual, she was amazing in this film!

Used Cars (1980)

DIRECTOR: Robert Zemeckis
STUDIO: Columbia Pictures
STARRING: Kurt Russell, Jack Warden, Gerrit Graham
RATING: R
GENRE: Comedy


GRADE: B


Okay, this is the first time I've ever seen a GOOD movie with Kurt Russell in it, but I haven't seen that many. Well, he was barely in "Forrest Gump," but I don't really count that. I haven't seen many Russell films, but after this, I plan to see more.

This was a HILARIOUS movie, that reminds me why the '70s and '80s were the times when true comedy reigned. Basically, this plot is about a couple of guys trying to save their car lot of used cars, and when the owner unexpectedly dies, they have to pretend he's just on vacation to prevent his greedy brother from taking it. The plot thickens when his daughter shows up and she doesn't know he's dead!

Honestly, almost every scene made me laugh and at two lines in particular, I couldn't stop for awhile. I haven't laughed this hard since "Animal House" or "Some Like it Hot."

Unfortuantely, the QUALITY of the film is the bad part. There really isn't much depth or story, just a couple funny scenes that tie together for a plot. The cinematography was pretty well in this movie, as with signature director, Robert Zemeckis. Also, Al Lewis (who was more of a cameo than a role) did an excellent job!

Overall, if you're in the mood for just a silly, no-real-point-to-it kind of movie, this is parfait!

Despicable Me (2010)

DIRECTOR: Pierre Coffin and Chris Renaud
STUDIO: Universal Pictures
STARRING: Steve Carell, Jason Segel, Miranda Cosgrove
RATING: PG
GENRE: Animation, Comedy, Family


GRADE: C+


I saw this today with my work, and the theatre was completely packed! I'd say, about 80% children under 9. So, I had to realize what environment I was in to understand why the audience roared/squealed with laughter when someone just slipped and fell. But, I digress...

This movie was VERY cute and perfect for children. It was heart-warming and funny for kids. If you need to take them out for a movie, this one is decent. There are a few more subtle jokes for the adults (dead-pan of children's interests, old film spoofing, ETC) but it's a movie MADE for children. Nothing really more.

It's not a horrible movie, and I would give it a "B-" but there's just not enough originality, I think. But, like I said, if you have small children that want to see it, it's pretty enjoyable.

Movie Facts Thursday!

Every Thursday, I've decided to post 10 interesting facts about films! So, check in at least every Thursday to see what the new trivia is.


PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN:
1)The names of the three main characters are all linked to birds. Jack Sparrow, Elizabeth Swann and William Turner, who was a famous ornithologist.

2)Johnny Depp improvised Jack Sparrow's catch phrase, "Savvy?"

3)Opposite of most Disney rides, the film was based on the ride, not vise versa.


THE LION KING
4)The line, "What do you want me to do, dress in drag and do the hula?" was improvised by Nathan Lane (Timon)

5)Scar's name before he got the scar was Taka.

6)The main plot of this film is based on William Shakespear's "Hamlet."


THE WIZARD OF OZ:
7)Judy Garland had to wear a painful corset-style device around her torso so that she would appear younger and flat-chested.

8The costume Bert Lahr (The Cowardly Lion) wore weighed 90 pounds.

9)The much quoted line "Fly my pretties, fly!" doesn't actually appear in the movie. The Wicked Witch of the West actually says, "Fly, fly, fly."

10)The horses in Emerald City palace were colored with Jell-O crystals. The relevant scenes had to be shot quickly, before the horses started to lick it off.

ZATHURA: A Space Adventure (2005)

DIRECTOR: Jon Favreau
STUDIO: Columbia Pictures
STARRING: Jonah Bobo, Josh Hutcherson, Dax Shepard
RATING: PG
GENRE: Action, Sci-Fi, Adventure, Comedy

GRADE: D+


I saw this movie for the first time on a tour bus today. I must admit, I dozed out a little bit, but I got enough to give a thorough review.

This film is about two brothers, who don't really get along well and they decide to play a space-like board game. The only catch is what happens in the game, actually happens to the players! So, the rest is kind of predictable. They get into countless near-death experiences and realizes that the other sibling really means a lot to them.

I, for one, am not a huge fan of science-fiction movies (excluding Star Wars) so this film almost bored me. They pull a card, and "oh, no! Are they gonna almost die again?" The answer is 90%...yes!

Also, there is a twist in the end, which is interesting, but leads to multiple plot holes, where the audience has to think to grasp it. Overall, I really wouldn't recommend it, but if you like these types of movies, go ahead and see it.

The Last Airbender (2010)

DIRECTOR: M. Night Shyamalan
STUDIO: Paramount Pictures
STARRING: Noah Ringer, Dev Patel, Nicola Peltz
GENRE: Action, Adventure, Family, Fantasy

GRADE: C-


Well, I've always been a fan of the TV show, AVATAR: The Last Airbender, but this movie is just a summary of the first season. There is such little character development and their stories are so loosely told, that it almost makes it boring.

The exciting stuff, however, is definitely all the bending scenes. However, it seems like 85% of the time, when someone is about to bend, they have to do ten martial art tricks and THEN there's the small bending. The acting wasn't horrible, but Shymalan could've done SO much more with the actors by actually directing them. Sometimes, it felt as if a scene could've gone deeper or more lighthearted, but the actors seemed almost lost.

Honestly, if you like the idea of the 4 nations, and different control of the elements, then by all means, watch the television series. There's more fun and a lot more stories that make you care about the characters.

Toy Story 3 (2010)

DIRECTOR: Lee Unkrich
STUDIO: Pixar Animation Studios
STARRING: Tom Hanks, Tim Allen, Joan Cusack
GENRE: Animation, Adventure, Comedy, Family

GRADE: B+


A perfect ending to the trilogy! True, it's not my favorite of the 3, but it is still an excellent movie. This is the only, and I mean only, trilogy I've seen that each film can hold it's own in history. Pixar always does a great job, but the Toy Storys are some of the best.

It's obviously the darkest film of the three, dealing with loss, moving on, and ultimately death. I don't want to give away too much, but it is a very sad and moving ending, and I will admit this. I cried.

This film also spoofed/referenced great parts in prison movies and war films. I thought it was a very cute and kid-friendly film, despite the darker parts in it. It was a bit predictable, but that's only a small complaint! 2 thumbs up for Pixar!

Twilight Saga: Eclipse (2010)

DIRECTOR: David Slade
STUDIO: Summit Entertainment
STARRING: Kristen Stewart, Robert Pattinson, Taylor Lautner,
GENRE: Drama, Fantasy, Romance

GRADE: D+


Here we are again. The Twilight series. Teens are crazy about it, mostly because it sounds like it was written BY a teenager. The plot is one whiny, pansy girl who can't decide between the "gorgeous" and "sensitive" guy or the "caring" and "buff" guy. Oy...every girl's dream.

Sadly, many people believe these movies are good, while this one was the best in the series, I believe, I still say that there are major flaws. As usual, Stewart and Pattinson are flat in almost every scene. It's hard to even know the tone of it, because their emotions are all the same. Actually, Stewart smiled 2 times and Pattinson 4! A record, I must say.

Lautner's acting has actually decreased, since the first. He's obviously taken lessons from the "professionals" like the other leads. Actually, Bryce Dallas Howard (played Victoria) did a decent job, and Xavier Samuel (Riley) wasn't horrible. The supporting characters read through their awful dialogue.

Luckily, this plot wasn't as mind-numbing as the last few. Only problem with direction was some of the action sequences were so close up, I couldn't exactly tell what was happening. Same with the romance scenes, only the opposite. I could see the spit transfer from their mouths. It was awkward, and fortunately brief.

I realize this is my longest post yet, but I tend to rant on less accredited movies, such as this one.

A Night in Casablanca (1946)

DIRECTOR: Archie Mayo
STUDIO: United Artists
STARRING: Groucho Marx, Harpo Marx, Chico Marx
GENRE: Comedy

GRADE: A-


This movie is an ideal Marx Brothers film! It has all their quick-witted and fast paced humor. Groucho, Harpo, and Chico all play their parts beautifully! I've always been a Marx Bros. fan, but this is probably my favorite one.

Almost every scene is hysterical and clever. True, it may seem immature humor compared to today, but when someone refers to the funniest comedian of today Jonah Hill or Seth Rogen, then they obviously haven't seen any real movie with integrity. I love this movie, but contrary to belief, it is not a spoof of Casablanca. However, it holds it's own.

Secondhand Lions (2003)

DIRECTOR: Tim McCanlies
STUDIO: New Line Cinema
STARRING: Michael Caine, Robert Duvall, Haley Joel Osment
GENRE: Comedy, Drama

GRADE: B


This movie was truly unexpected. It almost seems to come out of nowhere, with that strangest plot and characters, but somehow...it seems to work. Both Caine and Duvall are perfect for their carefree, elderly characters, and Duvall can bring in the seriousness/depth for how hurt he was. Osment did a fair job as well, but he didn't really have the best dialouge to work with.

The directing in this movie is almost as close to flawless as you can get! Every line that is delivered is great and mostly hysterical! There was very little character development, but there really wasn't any that needed, except for maybe the old men, but that was just slightly.

It is a STRANGE and RANDOM movie, to put it in laymen's terms, but it was very enjoyable and fun.

Sabrina (1954)

DIRECTOR: Billy Wilder
STUDIO: Paramount Pictures
STARRING: Audrey Hepburn, Humphery Bogart, William Holden
AWARDS: Oscar, Best Costume Design
GENRE: Romance, Comedy, Drama

GRADE: B+

My impression of this movie was very cute. I love Audrey Hepburn's character development and I disagree with the multiple critics that say that Bogart was miscast. I think that he was almost perfect! He had the seriousness that was needed for a workaholic tycoon and I note that he still was serious, because he couldn't understand love. Not really, at least. So, he was confused and angry when he felt something for Hepburn's character.

Not to say that Holden did a bad job either, he just got little screen time. The photography in this film is gorgeous and always just the right light on females, which is something you can expect from movies before the 1980s. If anything, I'd say the direction was a little flat and it was a bit predictable, but I still got excited in that last scene when Bogart and Hepburn embrace. It was nice how no words were spoken.

This was definitely a great film, and recommend it for any old romantics out there!

What this blog is about...

This is where I review some of my favorite movies! I recently bought "1001 Movies You Have to See Before You Die" and I plan to watch EVERY single ONE. Exciting?

So, I'm just gonna let you browse through and enjoy!