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April 30, 2005

Movie Daze

I've watched many movies in the last few days as part of finals decompression and just generally because I haven't had the energy or focus to do much else. Here's what I've seen recently:

  • Harold and Kumar Go To White Castle: See it. Funny funny funny, combined with some biting social commentary mainly having to do w/racism, xenophobia, and various social stereotypes, plus more funny funny funny.
  • Hotel Rwanda: Another must-see, if you haven't already. Don Cheadle is awesome. This movie is the opposite of funny. It's a blinding indictment of global politics, and especially the “Western world.” And it's happened/happening again in Darfur.
  • The Final Cut: Possibly the worst movie ever. Do not see this. Trust me. The concept might have been good, but the execution? No.
  • Garden State: Loved it. Sweet, funny, awkward, but definitely time well spent.
While three out of four were pretty good, I'm still feeling a little movied-out now. I was thinking about seeing that hitchhiker's movie, but maybe it will have to wait until the paper is done. If you've seen it, what do you think? Great, good, ok, or awful? Should I wait for DVD?

Posted April 30, 2005 10:34 PM | ai movies


Millions. Fantastic story about two British kids who find a bag of money. By the guy who did Trainspotting. Good music, great cinematography, perfect fantastical elements...just see it.

Posted by: Jennifer at April 30, 2005 10:54 PM

You liked Harold and Kumar? I was ready to shoot myself about 20 minutes in. The only good part (IMO) was the bit with Doogie Howser.

Posted by: Gideon at April 30, 2005 11:01 PM

I just watched Closer. I want my $4 back.

And I'm just starting my finals period...

Posted by: Womanofthelaw at April 30, 2005 11:11 PM

I highly recommend going out to the theater and seeing "Sin City," if you haven't already.

Posted by: Famous P. at April 30, 2005 11:55 PM

millions is indeed great. another interesting one is "closer". not a cheery fun film, but an interesting story nonetheless. i also liked "step into liquid", "riding giants" (two surfer movies) and "dogtown and z boys" (a movie about the birth of modern skateboarding). those last three are just plain fun.

Posted by: jose at May 1, 2005 10:44 AM

Hitchhiker's was okay -- not great, not a disgrace. I think it was sort of not blindingly funny for people already familiar with the jokes from the books, but not a coherent enough reconstruction of the book to induct a new audience into Adams's humor. There were two sequences which really popped on the big screen. My final verdict is go to the theater if you can get a matinee or other cheap ticket, otherwise wait for the DVD.

Posted by: Janine at May 1, 2005 10:53 AM

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