Friday, December 18, 2009

Where To Buy The Margarita Buckets

Die For, on THE BLIND SIDE, by John Lee Hancock.




The Blind Side is the sports drama made in Hollywood for excellence. Of those that have been filmed many times are no longer many, but at one time, was practically a separate genre.
From Rocky to wrestler, or from The Natural / Best of Barry Levinson to Campo dreams, with Kevin Costner .
boy from the suburbs with few opportunities in life, and an innate talent that opens the door to a better world. The difference here is that it encourages nor was discovered by a coach, a friend, an abusive father. Who gives the first push is a lady of high society, which crosses it almost by accident, and that for other reasons begins to offer his help, until they discover together that gift the young man brings.
My brother, seeing the trailer, said Sandra Bullock Erin Brockovich seemed, by the look and posture that he looked: canchera, well prepared, intelligent presence, with nothing to lose. In some ways, the analogy is apt. And if Julia Roberts needed to devote to this role as an actress "serious" and "Oscar winner", the same yardstick used to Sandra Bullock, to a lesser extent.
His performance in this film is central and essential. Their presence is certainly magnetic. It is really beautiful, I feel well the role of mother, with a home American style doll house. Is, ie, un rol algo estereotipado. Pero es válido por el tipo de film en que está inmersa.
Se sabe que está basado en un personaje e historia reales, y el hecho de que esté teñida de rubio se debe a que la verdadera señora a quien interpreta es una madre de familia de 50 años, y no es un personaje del pasado.
Hay muchos momentos que rozan lo inverosímil, pero reitero, al comprar el subgénero, y una vez metidos en él, la historia se disfruta, y uno espera ver a Bullock como un torbellino, como esa mujer que ampara a ese joven talentoso como una reina madre, con toda la potencia, el encanto y la más atractiva de las personalidades.
Personalmente, no alcanza para un Oscar, pero será bien merecido place in the quintet of nominees. Is a finding
see here? Is it an achievement of the director?
know that you play against have done so many comedies loose, and many other blockbuster, but for example I was surprised, and it tasted , when viewed in The Lake House, directed by Argentinian Alejandro Agresti , and another very different tune to Maximum speed, with Keanu Reeves .
I also think in 28 days, forces of nature, or their ample skills histrionics Miss Congeniality. And, really, is fine. I do not think, as claimed by many that Infamous , and their role as Harper Lee , is his best role. Neither have underestimated the Crash , unlike the forgotten Thandie Newton.
But I hope something for the future: to see her in other films, with characters as rich as that of The Blind Side.
A fact not less, many might have overreacted this characterization, and Bullock never does. Is perceived to have complied with their role, and that has led to the best destinations.

Best Time To Call For A Job

The King of Comedy on Funny People, Judd Appatow



recommendation of a friend, last night I saw Funny people, the new film from Judd Appatow , which according to me said was a failure of the public in the U.S. and here in Argentina, then, can not get otherwise than directly to DVD, bypassing cinemas.
Above all, taking into account that it is a bittersweet comedy, very particular and original Appatow coming from, and with a duration of two hours!
With a single viewing, the thing is clear: until the hour and a half, the film seemed round. Entertaining, acid fast gags intelligent, well acted, with a successful chemistry between Seth Rogen and Adam Sandler, and with a touch of melancholy, another feature of the scripts for the factory Appatow.
The problem is that the story, which could be a current version and less dramatic Lenny, Bob Fosse's , becomes very dense after solving a serious problem Sandler's character, and begins to have a second chance with an old flame .
From then on, despite the valuable contributions of Eric Bana in a very successful short side, and the warmth of Leslie Mann, the script loses the rhythm that had been accumulating, leading the duo's actions fell enough, and the conflict itself the film dissolves completely.
But as usual, expresses the natural Appatow and talent of this trio of friends who make Rogen and side effects of Jonah Hill (despite being included in each film) and Jason Schwartzman , plus some gems of brief cameos by actors such as Ray Romano and Sarah Silverman .
If it's worth, is the great monologues at the microphone, for certain findings made by the protagonists, general chemistry of the entire cast (which could quietly aspire to a place among the nominees for best cast in the SAG Awards , like Adventureland boys ), and transmitting that desire Appatow to give his mind, thinking and actions in this life through the frustrations of humor and loves lost and found.

Friday, December 11, 2009

How Long Can I Be Off Work With Tonsillitis

Eat, drink and love, on Julie & Julia, Norah Ephron





always sounds so strong Meryl Streep, who have no expectations, I finally Julie & Julia. Not in movies, of course, because here was released long ago. But we're in awards season almost, and it's always nice to know that Meryl Streep may be among the five nominees for the Oscar for Best Actress.
Now, I must say I saw this film after reading a review in which alluded to his role as a character from the factory of Antonio Gasalla . Gasalla , for readers who are not Argentine, is a famous capocómico vernacular has always been known for his theatrical compositions on different types of women, characterizing them with too much makeup, costumes, postures, and vocal fascia. Then, of course, did not sound very auspicious analogy with Julia Child who plays Streep's latest film Eprhon Nora.
But we know that the voice of this lady (because there was Julia Child, like Julie, her admirer) was exactly imitates Streep, or quite similar. Then, with the clear sense that we can say that Meryl okay.
And the film is fine. Is correct. Entertaining, does not exhaust the resources of the parallel assembly and has the counterpart of Amy Adams, an actress who never decent odds with the plot. I mean, Meryl and Amy never intersect in a scene, their stories run parallel, but not true that being immersed in the scenes of one, we want to pass quickly and return the other scenes. Both are good, are good actors, and characters are charismatic and strong. Is the leading banks. Like
side. And that includes everyone equally. Avoid stress how good it is Stanley Tucci. His role does and already do not need praise as many did, now it is "fashionable" and "air of Oscar" The Lovely Bones by . No, that's right, like Chris Messina , as the respective husbands of Julia and Julie.
adaptation of two novels, Julia and Julie, are paid by Eprhon , which achieves a length of two hours, rather extensive, and yet you hardly me to the stage of Julia Child as host of TV cooking show with her. Eprhon
put in a good team, which highlights the impeccable production design, and just keeping the composer Alexandre Desplat .
should not see if one is very hungry, although it is always delightful to appreciate the locations in Paris and French cuisine.

final note: I know and understand that we all love Meryl Streep , and there is no doubt that this is an actress without limit. Their role is very different from other comedy roles, like the superb editor The Devil Wears Prada , or suspicious analyst Prime-Secrets couch. It is far from his character in the film Abba, or that characterization in Death Becomes Her.
Moreover, I thought that's so cheerful and positive that is his character, at times exasperated me. And it reminded me of Sally Hawkins in Happy-go-lucky . Yes, it has magnetism, presence, enjoy. Note, however, would not be just an Oscar nomination. Let
objectives: this season there are several candidates, beyond the preferred or Carey Mulligan Gabourey Sidibe. Is gaining strength Sandra Bullock and chocks are Helen Mirren and Emily Blunt . On the same road, and beyond, would be great to reach the goal Robin Wright Penn , or even younger (and I always play against) Saoirse Ronan. Then, a sixteenth nomination for Streep cloying, and would have to think if another actress with the same success for the character, talking about a potential candidate. I think this time to aid Streep the poster. And it's good to see her every couple of years at the Kodak Theatre. But this year, better be as a presenter ...

Thursday, December 10, 2009

Lili Carati Alcova Filmi

Music on hold, on THE SOLOIST, Joe Wright



The Soloist is a film that disappoints on all fronts.
A shame, considering the director behind the camera: Joe Wright .
After demonstrating his virtuosity and enormous talent since his debut, Pride and price , and in his second feature, the magnificent and not at all praised Atonement, desire and sin , Wright debuted in Hollywood with a pretty poor script, signed by Susannah Grant, who has shown better things In Her Shoes and Erin Brockovich , above.
What critics have said, this time for sure: we are facing the same old story sweetened who likes to mainstream Hollywood, a person who discovers the innate talents in another, but for certain reasons (physical or mental) fail to leave to light, like any mortal with a gift under his arm would.
Now if Robert Downey Jr. work "taco" I do not deny that their presence in the film is constant, and that at least is correct. Unlike the case of Jamie Foxx , an actor who has found interesting papers after his Oscar for Ray , like his compatriot Forest Whitaker.
His work is unbearably melodramatic, and if one carries the burden of an ambitious film wanting to "GET WITH IT" the viewer on the side of emotion, nothing worse than the dramatic scenes of Foxx.
Side note, yes, for a sequence shot in an alley taken by people living on the street, where Wright is felt, and gives vent to his camera movements and creative in staging . But not enough, and neither can the sound of her usual collaborator Dario Marianelli , who does not look even with the soundtrack, as we have used to in other films.
I hope and wish that Joe Wright follow soon on the right track when it started. Still young, and has two great films behind him. Be moderate. The next, you better ...