La jetée, 1961, Foreign/ Sci-Fi
Plot: Told through a series of photographs instead of film, this movie chronicles the story of a Frenchman during post-Apocalyptic France who is enrolled in a program to send men back in time to save the present.
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Review: La jetée is a film that’s concept seemed ahead of its time. I really enjoyed the way that the photographs were used instead of the rolling film. It made every shot count. With film, you’re shooting dozens of pictures per second, but with this style you can’t afford one missed photographic opportunity.
The film was completely narrated and since it was only 28 minutes long, making it seem more like a bedtime story than a movie. The style was intriguing and engaging and the story so fantastic that I felt myself a kid again. It was the appropriate length for something of this nature (90 minutes of still photos would have got annoying quickly). It’s a remarkable story of love and romance with enough of a sci-fi twist to keep anyone interested.
I enjoyed it and would watch it again. I recommend you do the same!
3.9/5
Death at a Funeral, 2010, Comedy, viewed: 1/20/2011
Plot: Based on a play of the same name, this comedy takes place at the funeral of a man who’s family’s dirty laundry all begins to come out.
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Review: This was a movie with an all-star cast, so I expected it to be hilarious. This wasn’t so for most of the film because I felt the jokes too rushed, the dramatic moments not dramatic enough, and the language going a little too far. The one saving grace (comedic wise) was my namesake James Marsden aka Cyclops aka Scott Summers, who’s bit throughout the movie was hilarious (especially his impromptu solo). It did, however, get a bit tired towards the end.
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Danny Glover’s character Uncle Russell did what he was supposed to do. I despised the character and he got more than annoying as the movie went on. One part of the movie involving him was just plain nasty and needn’t be seen by my innocent eyes.
Martin Lawrence, Chris Rock, and Tracy Morgan played their roles with the consistent humor that they’re known for, but in this instance, it wasn’t enough and it seemed as if they were trying too hard.
This is a decent movie to watch when you’re bored and want a quick, immature laugh. I won’t be watching it again, however.
2.6/5
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