There's been enough hoopla over the romance movie lately. Whether it's on a date or at home, you definitely don't need to be reminded of your bond with your significant other every single time you decide to head to the movies. After all, while it can definitely be nice to be in a relationship, there's more to life on this planet. and what about all of the single or divorced people out there? Chances are, they don't exactly feel like turning on their HDTV and seeing yet another happy ending, especially with the usual suspects.
From the time, when animated and non-animated kids movies came on the scene, the world has been busy innovating something new for the kids. They are Japanese, many of them Chinese and some cartoon like Scooby Doo, Barbie and Mickey Mouse. Such is the craze for these movies that one can see people comprehending the dialogues by reading the subtitles.
Many of the animated movies are best suited for kids and they just see and enjoy the sound and characters of the movie without caring for any dialogues or subtitles. The animated movies are a lot simpler for directors to handle as they just need to weave around the story and lay emphasis on character which should be funny and should invoke interest.
Dying very soon? Are you on a death toll? Well, before you die, there are 100 great movies that you must watch first. How did I know that this is worth your time? I watched it, and so must you, to prove that I am right.
Glancing at the career of John Travolta, one might be tempted to pigeonhole him as a Saturday Night Fever and Pulp Fiction kind of guy. However, he has always been up for a more serious and at times intense character. Travolta never disappoints in whatever type of role he has, but he gets to expand his range when he handles the less typical star roles. Here are five excellent dramatic performances now playing on satellite TV that showcase Travolta and all his acting range.
1. Taking of Pelham 1,2,3. Fans of the original Pelham might have scoffed at the pairing of Travolta and Denzel Washington with Tony Scott at the helm. However, viewers are in for a treat in this one. Travolta seems to be genuinely enthused by the evilness of his character. Whether it's barely noticing the murder of his partner or not thinking twice about whacking another hostage, he's definitely not the kind of guy you want to count out. Nonetheless, Travolta doesn't let his character become totally despicable - watch him show off his talent once again in this new release on satellite TV.
A positive attitude is a wonderful thing. But what do you do when your positive attitude refuses to get out of bed in the morning - when it just wants to lie in a dark place and suck its thumb? You could try meditation and exercise, or make a list of all the things you're grateful for - those activities have been known to be somewhat cheering.
The Hangover, starring Bradley Cooper, Ed Helms and Zach Galifianakis as three men who take their buddy, Doug (Justin Bartha) to Vegas for his bachelor party is one hell of a party that will leave you drunk with laughter. Directed by Todd Philips, The Hangover takes the Vegas bachelor party that we've seen so many times before and puts it squarely in ludicrous territory resulting in a bevy of laughs and smiles.
BOTTOM LINE: Buried underneath the mechanical and arbitrary special effects sequences lies some resemblance to a good story, but not even a valiant attempt by an excellent cast can rescue this film from the utter bore that it is.
THE GOOD: The original "Clash Of The Titans" is considered an 80s classic and featured some of the great work of special effects maestro Ray Harryhausen. This modern update of the film seeks to use the latest in digital technology to recreate the Greek myths and in many respects, the visuals are quite stunning, particularly Mount Olympus, the haven of the Gods. Sam Worthington plays Perseus, the son of God Zeus (Liam Neeson), who finds himself on a journey to save the city of Argos from the monster the Kraken before the gods unleash it on humans for their failure to worship the gods. With this somewhat simple setup, director Louis Leterrier cuts loose with the computer work to create some visually impressive scenes. In many respects, these visuals at least transport you to this mythical time. The cast Leterrier has assembled is first rate, with Sam Worthington lending some much needed depth to his character, as does Liam Neeson in the role of Zeus. Ralph Fiennes looks predictably creepy throughout as the lord of the underworld, and ex-James Bond villain Mads Mikkelsen plays a very good soldier supporting Perseus. "Clash Of The Titans" is visually engaging, and has some interesting points to it.