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Phone Booth (2002)
How can you base a film on a phone box !?
Now the title has your attention read on ! My wife asked me the same thing when I told her I had just seen an amazing film. I said it was based on a phone box. Of course, if you haven't seen this film or know about it your first question would probably be the same.
"How can this film be about a phone box for over an hour?"
Its doesn't transport you into a matrix, nor will it have flashbacks that take vast chunks of time. Its very simple its a carefully well constructed script that took just under two weeks to film.
This film gets a perfect 10 from me simply because the careful way the story is told and unrolls.
The Director knew EXACLTY (yes in caps) EXACTLY (I'll say it again as this point needs to be highlight) what they were doing and how it should be done.
Suspense ?! Damn I think I lost circulation in my legs from not moving a very rare thing in films these days - it will have you wondering whats happening next or how.
You will find your mind playing out the situation and trying to next step the plot.
This film, cast, director and script are truly what films are about.
21 Jump Street (2012)
Funniest Comedy this year.
Where to start, how to start? Firstly this film gives you and insight in the the main two characters lives through school. Both lives clearly defined and you can get the connections.
Then it slams them together in a chaotic role reversal almost.
I'm not going to say about the script or pick on specific moments, you need to watch this film.
It has good solid funny gags and moments, you will find yourself laughing, cringing or thinking did they just do that ? There are a couple cameos from famous actors, damn good make up.
This film has to be watched if you like comedies - you will find yourself watching again.
Bad Ass (2012)
Film to reflect the state of play we want.
First off I am a fan of Mr Trejo, his niche film roles cast him as a "baddie" however this film I thought was refreshing. Finally a person who stands up for the good of people in a realistic manner. So I am a little biased - that said I gave it 7 from 10.
Yes scripts like this a common place and often over acted and over done from the moment they start to the moment they stop (looks at a couple of Wrestlers trying to make it in the film business.)
The thing that I liked about this film, unlike other films of this nature, you can see a person actually doing this and Mr Trejo performed the role as if he were that person. He certainly is Not an actor getting paid to have a glass eyed soulless character, who never runs out of ammo in his gun and has bullet proof skin to boot.
Now, before you go off half-cocked and say what about (insert you film name here) just watch the film. Sit back and watch it again if you need to, the way he waits for public transport, the way he walks into situations, they way he acts.
Some minor bits that are there for the film effects, but other than that a good film that kept me amused. There is humour and it amusing, it doesn't require swearing to get a smile either. As for the action and fighting, pretty much perfectly choreographed, but then he does know how to box very well. I'm not going to say what happens or who does what, just take the film for what it is and enjoy it, I certainly did and yes I would gladly watch it again.