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The Croods (2013)
Saw it, loved it, nuff said.
I was of course hoping that Dreamworks would have a hit here after the unfortunate demise of Rise of the Guardians (I actually enjoyed the first ROTG book but couldn't get through the second book) which killed that franchise. I saw The Croods on opening day at a matinée and I loved it. I laughed, I cried (yes, just a bit) and I had so much fun that I didn't want it to end (Dun Dun Daaaaa). I've been reading the early message boards and prior mixed buzz so I was a little worried here and it's unfortunate that folks are so quick to try and tear something down based on a trailer or someone else's opinion. Go see it for yourself and have fun! I give this 10 big stars and can't wait to add it to my collection. My only regret is that I went to the first showing rather than wait for the 3D screening. I'm a little jealous by some of the great 3D comments. Even in 2D, the animators create a wonderful world, make us feel good and really get us excited to get out and have an adventure.
The Raven (2012)
Awesome! Possible spoilers but nothing really just some comparisons to past films
First let me start my review by saying that I'm a fan of the Sherlock Holmes franchise and the film From Hell so I loved seeing an early screening of The Raven. It was the right combination of mystery, horror, thrill and even a touch of comedy. You can't help but laugh at some of Poe's comments. Speaking of Poe, I was hesitant to see John Cusack in the role. Like some of the comments I have read, I was thinking that Johnny Depp would be a good choice but I think Johnny Depp is an obvious choice and I have to say that Cusack was amazing. I was worried that I wouldn't be able to get out of my head (High Fidelity, Say Anything, Better off Dead, One Crazy Summer) but immediately in the first few minutes of the film, Cusack becomes Poe. I was drawn in during the first bar scene by his melancholy, arrogance and overall intense dislike. He's the anti-hero. I think the highest compliment came from my wife when she asked at the end of the film, "do you think that really happened?" because Poe is a historic figure. Now my wife is an ivy league graduate and sincerely very smart so please no rude comments but I had to chuckle. The film has an overall quality that appears to be historical fact. It's a tribute to the location and set design as well. So
the story is a mystery that I was unable to solve. I actually got it pretty wrong and I'll need to see the movie again so I can watch it from the perspective of not trying to guess the killer. The film reminded me of Seven with Brad Pitt in that there are some chilling murders done in a calculated way by a smart and psychotic murderer. Overall, I recommend this film and I look forward to seeing it again. In the end, I'm not a critic and I like ALL film. I don't consider myself an intellectual. I'm a film fanatic and I only post when I really liked a film and think I can help with a review.