Gondor114 Reviews

Apocalypto (2006)

One of the Most Amazing Movies I Have Ever Seen

[10/10 · 9 December 2006]

When I first heard that Mel Gibson was doing this project I thought to myself, "Mel Gibson has finally lost his marbles." He proved me wrong last night. APOCALYPTO is the best movie I have seen in about two years. In fact, it is unlike any other type of movie I have ever seen. Therefore, it really is hard movie to explain. It didn't feel like a movie, it felt like an adventure.

The acting was surprisingly good. The sets were beautiful; the Mayan city was amazing. The cinematography was spectaculars. The story flowed very well and the script was awesome. (Also it's not as violent as I thought it would be - don't let people fool you.)

The Dust Factory (2004)

A Mess

[4/10 · 29 March 2005]

SPOILER ALERT!!!!!!!!!

"The Dust Factory", a movie written and directed by Eric Small, is a text book example of why most independent films remain independent: they are poor movies. The whole plot of this story is lacking. Two kids (Ryan Kelley & Hayden Panettiere) get trapped in some type of purgatory. However, this paradise hell, as you could call it, happens in the middle of their life!? Even the acting can't save this movie. Hayden Panettiere, the girl who braved it in the classic movie, "Remember the Titans", and the cute, "Raising Helen", is just seen dancing by herself unstop of a lake for half of the entire movie. Ryan Kelley, though brilliant in his own scenes, has no chemistry whatsoever with Ms. Panettiere. Then comes the grandpa of the male role: he is suppose the wise figure of the movie but all he does is walk into closets. However, the worst character in the book, is the villain: the evil circus guy who owns the Dust Factory. He is purely laughable! What are the good things in the movie? Nice scenery, great cinematography & the fact I only had to see this movie only once!

The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001)

The Best Movie of 2001...

[10/10 · 15 January 2005]

"The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring" was a movie I did not want to go to at all. However, I was convinced and forced to go by my friend. There, in the theater, I was amazed! "Fellowship" is the best movie of 2001!

Best Movies of 2001: 5. Planet of the Apes 4. The Mummy Returns 3. Shrek 2. A Beautiful Mind 1. The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring

The Academy jipped this movie. It should of won, in addition to the 4 it earned, Best Motion Picture, Best Supporting Actor (McKellen), Best Director, and Best Film Editing.

"All you have to decide is what to do with the time that is given to you."