Well, I went to see it - finally. I had to for many reasons: how can I praise or criticize unless I've seen it? It's on many Oscar preview lists - so I need to see it just to be informed while watching the arbitrary ceremony that I detest. Of course, I would probably only like that ceremony if they let me pick the winners. Probably won't happen. At least the clothes are good - old time Hollywood glamor seems to be back.
I was bored out of my mind and the 3D / special effects gave me a ferocious headache. I don't know which movie bugged me more - this or Benjamin Button. Avatar gave me a worse headache. So I guess if I had to watch a movie (decision in Hell type of thing), I would watch BB.
There were good things about Avatar. The lead guy was great. I liked that he was in a wheelchair and Cameron did NOT feel the need to explain how he got there. Michelle Rodriguez had a nice role. Some big stars got a payday. And it was beautiful in parts - I really liked the birds they rode.
But the plot was beyond recycled and it was way too long. The villains were so broadly drawn they were caricatures. Bottom line though: if you like adventure and special effects are enough for you - you'll love it.
Dale and I just finished watching In the Loop with the subtitles. We're still laughing. Granted, I had to explain the references to Lord of the Rings, Harry Potter, X-Files, and so forth. It reminded me of reading the annotated Shakespeare in college. The references are so specific. Kind of like Dennis Miller. But clever, cheeky, and fun, fun, fun. I love the guy who had the old TV show Sledge Hammer. And Mimi Kennedy with the bleeding gums. Now that's entertainment.
ReplyDeleteWhat the heck was the bleeding gums?? I am laughing now just thinking about her holding that tissue to her mouth. What a RIOT! Total entertainment - this is my type of humor.
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