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Adventure, Fantasy, No Spoiler Reviews, Sci-Fi

JUPITER ASCENDING (2015): What I Enjoyed Most? Mila Kunis’ Royal Outfits…

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Jupiter Ascending (2015), Mila Kunis
Jupiter Ascending (2015), Mila Kunis

Directed by the Wachowskis, the duo behind The Matrix (1999) trilogy, and starring Channing Tatum, Mila Kunis, Sean Bean and Eddie Redmayne, I had relatively high hopes for how Jupiter Ascending would turn out… admittedly, mostly because of Redmayne.

After the event, however, it would be quite the stretch for me to call Jupiter Ascending a ‘good film’ – though there are some things I enjoyed. Namely, Mila Kunis’ royal outfits, the visuals of Jupiter and the rather disturbingly good theory about ‘harvesting’ planet earth.

Everything else was just unconvincing. I found myself unable to properly buy into any of the characters, let alone the central love story.

Jupiter Ascending (2015), Channing Tatum, Mila Kunis,
Jupiter Ascending (2015), Channing Tatum, Mila Kunis,

Usually, I can suspend my disbelief given that a story is executed well – whether it be sci-fi, fantasy, etc. That’s just not completely the case here.

I still like Kunis, especially in That 70s Show, Family Guy and Black Swan (2010) – just not in Jupiter Ascending. Definitely not in Jupiter Ascending. Now, go and re-watchThe Matrix instead.

Happy film loving,

G

Biography, Drama, No Spoiler Reviews

FOXCATCHER (2014): Steve Carell & Channing Tatum’s Tense And Dramatic Best…

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Foxcatcher (2014) Steve Carell
Foxcatcher (2014) Steve Carell

Familial discontent, jealousy and the challenges/blessings that come with sibling relationships are some of the themes explored in director Bennet Miller’s award-winning Foxcatcher.

Based on the true story of Olympic wrestling, gold medalist siblings, David and Mark Schultz , Foxcatcher follows the journey of how the brother’s lives are altered with the arrival of a wealthy and socially maladjusted wrestling enthusiast, Jon Du Pont (Steve Carell).

Carell’s Du Pont embodies an uncomfortable presence which acts as the catalyst for much of the dramatic tension in Foxcatcher and subsequently guarantees that the viewer is never allowed to relax. Further discomfort comes from Miller’s close focus on the stressful and painful realities of his characters’ experiences, making for a documentary feel.

Assuming that all the mentions of discomfort haven’t dissuaded you from making time for this notable film, let Carell’s stellar transformation into the certainly unbalanced Du Pont, and Tatum’s troubled Mark Schultz, be enough to convince you. At the very least, both actors’ performances will go some way to silencing any possible doubters of their talents.

Foxcatcher (2014), Channing Tatum
Foxcatcher (2014), Channing Tatum

Watch Foxcatcher and see Carell and Tatum do their best work.

Happy Film Loving, 

G

Adventure, Comedy, Family, Fantasy, No Spoiler Reviews

SETH ROGEN’S This Is The End (2013). Funny? YES!

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This is The End (2013), Seth Rogen, James Franco
This is The End (2013), Seth Rogen, James Franco

I learned today that two close friends of mine do not find Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg’s This Is The End (2013) funny. After getting over the initial shock and coming to terms with it, I made an effort to understand by running through the possible reasonable explanations:

  1. They haven’t watched or enjoyed Pineapple Express (2008), Superbad (2007) Knocked Up (2007) or other great comedies by Rogen and Goldberg.
  2. They must not have been in the right frame of mind to properly appreciate the movie’s greatness. I mean, I do believe that you have to be ‘in the mood‘ for certain films (comedy, drama, action, horror, etc.) to get the best out of them.
  3. They were too tired to pay due attention.

Following my analysis, none of the above explanations were correct. I was therefore left with the only possible answer. Something is very wrong with both of my friends. As such, attempting to make further sense of the situation is a fool’s errand.

I wonder, what do you think? Did you find This Is The End funny or am I mistaken? I know deep down that I’m not, of course. But it’s generally nice to ask.

Happy Film Loving,

G