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The Bourne Legacy (2012)
The whole thing has a very James Bond feel, only instead of the hero acting on official government business, this hero is evading his own government. There’s a certain polish and international quality that reminds me of 2006’s Casino Royale. Interesting that Daniel Craig visited his wife Rachel Weisz during…
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Conquest of the Planet of the Apes (1972)
Poorly shot and edited, and the ape masks/prosthetics/makeup are starting to look a bit cheap. Architecture and hairstyles and sideburns give it away as a 70’s movie. I wonder if there’s ever been a period piece made that doesn’t give away the era in which it was produced through it’s…
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Under the Sea 3D (2009)
Beautiful photography and great 3D effects. How are these sea creatures not afraid of what must be a hulking camera? Carrey’s pretty good and flashes a hint of his trademark humor. I wonder how funny he could make a documentary like this if given free reign. The environmental message a…
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Miracle (2004)
Disney did a pretty good job with this one. Some dramatic liberties were taken, but the film properly honors the memory of Brooks and team. Has Disney made any other historical dramas? Carefully shot, with great sets and costumes, muted colors, old feel film stock, and good hockey action. This…
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We Fight to Be Free (2006)
Jumps around a bit, but the performances and production quality are really great. A lot more than I expected for a short at the Mount Vernon visitor center. Roché was an interesting choice for Washington but pulls it off. Bit confused that Lang (of current Avatar fame) jumps back and…
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Awakenings (1990)
A touching story, nicely directed by Penny Marshall. This generation’s One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest. De Niro and Williams are both great. Williams did indeed have a knack for drama. Around this time, mental disabilities (Rain Man) and old people rediscovering the magic of life (Cocoon) made for trendy…
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Iron Man 3 (2013)
A wonderfully dark addition to the series. Instead of being the stock superhero, Black’s Iron Man is scared and vulnerable, and it really works dramatically. Ambitious story, ambitious effects, and it all works. Downey really has a way with words. He’s so quick and has a unique cadence. I can’t…
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Guardians of the Galaxy (2014)
With a retro-futuristic feel, it’s got a Watchmen kind of vibe to it. A lot of characters and places to keep straight, though. Lots of little laughs. Pratt’s got a nice presence as the lead. As a space-faring swindler and sweet-talker, he’s the new Han Solo. His personality and sense…
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Nixon By Nixon: In His Own Words (2014)
With raw footage and no narrator to guide things and shape the story, it’s a stream-of-consciousness collection of clips. While a bit disorganized, they provide an interesting insight into the man, media, and global issues of the 60’s and 70’s. After hearing some of Nixon’s meetings and calls, no one…
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