Archive for January, 2010

Movie review : The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus

Imaginarium of Dr. Parnassus Buy the soundtrack for Imaginarium of Dr. Parnassus Purchase at iTunes Purchase at Amazon.com You’ll certainly enjoy this movie if you’re a fan of Terry Gilliam’s visual style – which I am. I’m pretty sure this is Gilliam’s first major foray into CGI which is worth seeing regardless of the storyline.  [...]

Movie review : Leap Year

Leap Year Buy the soundtrack for Leap Year Purchase at Amazon.com With its stunning on-location southwest Irish landscapes, Leap Year is a sweet treat for the eyes. The leads are easy on the oculars also. We don’t get anything new here – our characters share in their disdain for each other, bickering their way from [...]

Movie review : Youth in Revolt

Youth in Revolt Buy the soundtrack for Youth in Revolt Purchase at iTunes Purchase at Amazon.com What did you think about Youth in Revolt? Share your thoughts about the movie in the comments below. . . . . . . . . . . . .

Movie review : Daybreakers

Daybreakers Buy the soundtrack for Daybreakers Purchase at iTunes Purchase at Amazon.com Do all angsty, brooding, attractive vampires have to be named Edward? Oh, wait, we also had Angel and Louis. Okay, strike that, but it’s still weirdly coincidental. I saw this movie yesterday and have a lot to say about it. Still compiling my thoughts [...]

Avatar – plot too simple? Actually, a good idea.

Avatar is interesting in the context that the world of Pandora is a huge fantasy treat to an aging geek like me. The storyline is predictable; the acting is pedestrian; there is really nothing “new” here in terms of plot or character. I’ve read all the complaints from people expecting more from Cameron. People whinge [...]