Category: #140RVW

  • #140RVW: Midnight In Paris (2011)

    #140RVW: Midnight In Paris (2011)

    Pure trifle: uninspired dollop of something slightly enjoyable & immediately forgotten. Allen running in place. This is not award material.

    Midnight In Paris

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    Finally saw tonight and was able to confirm what I’be expected all along; this is a trifle. a competent if uninspired dollop of something slightly enjoyable and immediately forgotten. And that’s fine. You need those, too. But I’m still mystified why this was award material.

  • #140RVW: The Dark Knight Rises (2012)

    #140RVW: The Dark Knight Rises (2012)

    Kind of all over the place. Great pieces, but WAY too long. Improves hugely if split up over 2 nights. Nolan’s twists finally feel gimmicky.

    The Dark Knight Rises

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  • #140RVW: We Bought A Zoo (2011)

    #140RVW: We Bought A Zoo (2011)

    Lovely family-friendly vehicle for Damon to continue colonization of planet. Crowe not exactly stretching himself. Nice, but soon forgotten.

    We Bought A Zoo

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  • #140RVW: Earth Girls Are Easy (1988)

    #140RVW: Earth Girls Are Easy (1988)

    Incredibly I lasted 20 minutes. To be fair, Geena Davis spent most of it half-clothed. Kept asking dear wife, “Is this supposed to be camp?”

    Earth Girls Are Easy

     

  • #140RVW: Hugo (2011)

    #140RVW: Hugo (2011)

    Absolutely wonderful. A truly magical love letter to film, dreams and hope. Gorgeous visuals. Captivating young stars seize chance to shine.

    Hugo