BEYOND PHENOMENON Teaser Trailer (2009)

Short Film: BEYOND PHENOMENON (2009)
Directed By David A. Gonzalez
Written By Carlos B. Blanco and David A. Gonzalez
2008- Divad Productions and Luridian Entertainment





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007 #1 at BOX OFFICE 70.4 Million.

A Quantum of Box Office History
Source: erc BoxOffice
November 16, 2008


The ComingSoon.net Box Office Report has been updated with studio estimates for the weekend. Click here for the full box office estimates of the top 12 films and then check back on Monday for the final figures based on actual box office.

Sony/MGM's Quantum of Solace, directed by Marc Forster and starring Daniel Craig, set a new domestic opening record for a James Bond film, grossing an estimated $70.4 million from 3,451 theaters, averaging $20,400 per location. Casino Royale opened to $40.8 million in November of 2006 and went on to earn $167.4 million. The previous record-holder for the best 007 opening was Die Another Day with $47 million.

Internationally, Quantum of Solace added another $56.1 million from 10,460 theaters in 67 markets and brought its overseas total to an impressive $251.6 million. Sony is expecting the film to become the biggest among all Bond pics in terms of foreign grosses. Casino Royale is the current record holder with $430 million internationally.

Quantum of Solace, also starring Olga Kurylenko, Mathieu Amalric, Judi Dench, Gemma Arterton, Jeffrey Wright, Jesper Christensen and Joaquin Cosio, stands at $322 million worldwide so far.

DreamWorks Animation's Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa earned $36.1 million in its second weekend, bringing its total to $118 million. The sequel cost about $150 million to make.

Universal Pictures' Role Models continued to do well in third with $11.7 million. Produced for just $28 million, the Seann William Scott and Paul Rudd comedy has earned $38.1 million in two weeks.

Fourth place belonged to Disney's High School Musical 3: Senior Year, which collected $5.9 million in its fourth weekend for a total of $84.4 million.

Clint Eastwood's Changeling, starring Angelina Jolie, rounded out the top five with $4.2 million. The Universal drama has earned $27.6 million in four weeks.

In limited release, Danny Boyle's Slumdog Millionare made an impressive $350,434 from just 10 theaters, a per location average of $35,043. It has earned a total of $418,131.

Click here for the full box office estimates of the top 12 films.

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A Russian mobster orchestrates a crooked land deal, putting millions of dollars up for grabs and attracting all of London's criminal underworld.



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The Dark Knight Passes $500 Million Domestically

The Dark Knight Passes $500 Million Domestically
Source: ComingSoon.net
September 1, 2008


While we await the four-day holiday weekend estimates on Monday, Warner Bros. Pictures revealed that The Dark Knight became only the second movie in Hollywood history to surpass the $500 million mark at the domestic box office on Sunday, bringing its total to $502.4 million. Titanic, the biggest blockbuster, remains in first on the domestic chart with $600.8 million.

Dan Fellman, head of distribution at Warner Bros., said he expects The Dark Knight to finish at about $530 million, though it could reach $550 million if business persists as strongly as it has.

The Christopher Nolan-directed sequel earned an estimated $19 million internationally from 62 markets this weekend. It has reached an international total of $416.7 million and $919.1 million worldwide, the 10th highest of all-time.

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Alecc B. on "The Dark Knight"

When I first heard that Heath Ledger had been cast as the Joker in Christopher Nolan's sequel to Batman Begins, I can honestly say I would have never thought of him to take on that role. While Ledger was a gifted actor, playing the Joker looked to be quite the task. 

We all have had our vision of the Joker since 1989, with Jack Nicholson playing Batman's ultimate villain. Nicholson is a class act and his performance in Tim Burton's Batman is one for the books. But come Friday, Ol' Jack is going to have to make some room for Heath Ledger on the list for Best Film Villains Ever. Ledger gives us something so fresh in a film that shits on every other action film to have come out this year. The film I speak of is The Dark Knight!

PLOT

Batman has been doing his thing on the streets. Laying the smackdown on gangsters and Batman posers (Yeah, I'm bringing back "posers"! Do something!) His presence is felt all over Gotham City, pushing the crime syndicate into the shadows. Until a new face comes to town.

With the Joker causing all kinds of chaos and anarchy throughout the city, Batman must put an end to it with the help of Lt. James Gordon and the D.A. Harvey Dent.

ACTING

Christian Bale is one of the best actors of our generation. He adds depth to a character that can easily be bland. I know what you're thinking. You're thinking, "Did this mutha fucka just call Batman bland?" No, I'm not. I'm talking about Bruce Wayne. Yeah, his character has been through some shit, but when he's not in the batsuit, you need a gifted actor to still keep your attention. Michael Keaton was great as both Wayne/Batman. We won't discuss Val Kilmer or George Clooney's contributions to the Bat-franchise. Back to Bale! This guy is totally comfortable in this role, with only one complaint coming from me. I really hate the way he deepens his voice when he's in the batsuit. I know he has to do it, but I just don't like how Bale sounds at times. It comes off silly a couple of times and that bothered me in Batman Begins as well. 

Aaron Eckhart is a welcome addition to the series as Harvey Dent, the man who wants to put an end to organized crime. Most people know where his story goes, and there are those few people that have been living under a rock their whole life and don't have a clue about what I'm talking about. For those people, I won't spoil something they should already know. What I will say is that his performance is top-notch from beginning to end.

Michael Caine returns as Alfred. He's one of the greats, just like Morgan Freeman, who also comes back as Lucius Fox. Both Caine and Freeman continue to piss excellence. Gary Oldman reprises his role as Lt. James Gordon. His accent slips here and there, but who cares?! IT'S GARY FUCKING OLDMAN! HE'S THE FUCKING MAN! IF YOU DON'T KNOW, RENT TRUE ROMANCE AND THEN COME TALK TO ME! Maggie Gyllenhaal replaces Katie Holmes in the role of Rachel Dawes. While not being nearly as cute as Holmes, Gyllenhaal has a ton of personality and talent, which actually makes her a little cute at times. 

Nestor Carbonell shows up with his distracting eyeliner as the Mayor of Gotham City. I like Carbonell, but he needs to do something about that make-up. Eric Roberts stopped collecting unemployment to play Salvatore Maroni, one of the gangsters. He's okay, nothing more, nothing less, as expected. Anhony Michael Hall, Nicky Katt, William Fichtner, and a familiar face from Begins also stops by to say hello!

Now, there has been a lot of talk about a posthumous Academy Award nomination for Heath Ledger. All of that talk is legit. As Joker, Ledger delivered his finest performance. Gay cowboy, shmay cowboy. Ledger's villain is what we're supposed to get when we go see summer spectacles like The Dark Knight. His performance is funny, scary, crazy, and all at once. He was a true talent, and his portrayal of the Joker will always be remembered.

WRITING & DIRECTING

Hats off to director Christopher Nolan and his brother Jonathan. The Dark Knight is a very heavy story for the comic book film genre, and also one of the best ever. I've said it from the time that I saw the trailers that this film didn't seem like Batman film. It looked like an epic crime drama, like The Godfather, and that's exactly what the final product felt like. If I had one gripe with the story, it would have to do with a subplot in the final act of the film. I would have liked to have seen just a little bit more put into it. 

Nolan directed the shit out of Knight, even shooting many scenes on IMAX film. I was fortunate enough to have seen this film on an IMAX screen, and let me tell you, it would be wise of you to see it the same way. There are action sequences and shots of the city that look amazing. The film will still look great at your local mutliplex, but IMAX is definitely the way to go if you have that option.

Back to the directing! Nolan tried to do as much of the action as he could the old-fashioned way, for real! Boy, does that make a difference. The action sequences here are the most entertaining I've seen this whole year. Yes, better than Iron Man, so everyone just calm the fuck down! Nolan's pacing is perfect too, making the two and a half-hour running time fly by. 

Even with Bale's weird Batman-voice and that last subplot lacking a little sumthin' sumthin', The Dark Knight is still a fantastic summer film, and already one of my favorite comic book films. 

Overall Review: ***1/2 stars

Best Lines:

Ledger: Let's not blow this out of proportion.

Ledger: (To Eckhart) Hiiii.

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Alecc B. on "Hancock"

Will Smith is back! And he's taking over the July 4th weekend again! Smith has found much success over this holiday weekend, and he looks to continue that trend this year with Hancock. 

In a summer full of familiar comic book heroes such as Iron Man, Hulk, and Batman, Hancock looks to stand out as the superhero story that wasn't told first in a comic book. This is in fact an original screenplay that has been floating around Hollywood for the past decade, originally titled Tonight, He Comes. Go ahead...laugh.

I'm not sure how much has changed about the story beyond the title, but I will say that the premise is more interesting than what ended up on the big screen.

PLOT

Hancock is not your average superhero. He drinks, his language is foul, and he really doesn't care about anyone but himself. It seems like he fights crime out of boredom, but there is more to Hancock that most people don't see. That is until he saves the life of a publicist who aims to pay back Hancock by giving him an image makeover so he can be more people friendly.

ACTING

Will Smith is an entertaining actor to watch. He's rarely boring and here, as Hancock, he gets to cut loose a little with a character that's very care-free. Smith delivers in the comedic scenes and holds his own during some of the more dramatic scenes later on in the film. Jason Bateman plays Ray, the publicist that aims to change Hancock's life. Bateman steals most of the scenes he is in. His timing is perfect and it's great to see him in bigger films like this. Charlize Theron shows up as Ray's wife Mary and once again proves to be a distracting presence on-screen. Dammit this woman is gorgeous! Yes, she's a great actress too, but let's not deny the beauty on display. Theron's character doesn't really have much to do until the second half of the film, and she does what she can with what she's given. Jae Head plays Ray and Mary's son, Aaron. His scenes are minimal so he doesn't get a chance to be the "annoying kid". Eddie Marsan, David Mattey, and Maetrix Fitten play the so-called villains. I say "so-called" because their characters and acting were not all that and a bag of poh-tay-toe chips.

WRITING & DIRECTING

As mentioned above, the premise for Hancock is great. Imagine a superhero with the gifts of Superman but not his manners. This is a hero who feels cursed more than anything. There are many different routes you could have went with that idea, and screenwriters Vincent Ngo and Vince Gilligan decided to go two routes. 

The first half of the film works great with the comedic element. The cast has plenty to chew on during those funny scenes and they all look kind of lost when the film enters the second half. That's because Hancock switches gears, turning into an almost entirely different film. Now, I don't mind when filmmakers throw you a curve ball, but you need to execute that change well. The fact that the film is only 92 minutes hurts it. I think a longer film would have allowed that transition to be much smoother and not look and feel as sloppy as it does. 

This is probably the weakest film to come from director Peter Berg, who directed last year's fantastic The Kingdom. Hancock's action scenes are shot well and the scenes in between are clean, but it looks like there was a lot of studio tampering involved. I also heard that the film had to go to the cutting room a few times to achieve a PG-13 rating. Maybe we'll see an unrated version on DVD.

While not a terrible film, Hancock leaves you a little unfulfilled. It's one of those times where the best scenes were in the trailer.

Overall Review: ** stars

Best Lines:

Smith: Well, you should sue McDonald's, because they fucked you up.

Smith: I've been drinking bitch!

(BELOW IS QUITE POSSIBLY THE BEST LINE THIS WHOLE YEAR. I WILL GIVE THIS MOVIE THAT CREDIT.)

Smith: I will break my foot off in yo ass woman. 

Alecc B. on "WALL-E"

Visions of the future have always varied throughout the history of film. We've had the bright and happy visions like in The Fifth Element. We've also seen the dreary side in films such as Blade Runner, Children Of Men, and The Matrix. 

Disney and Pixar have now brought us their own creative image of the future with their latest work of art, WALL-E. While a joy to watch, this film is also very bleak at times, which is a surprise coming from the family-friendly studios. I will say that it is a welcome surprise.

PLOT

Hundreds and hundreds of years into the future, humans have left Earth, a planet that is no longer a place to live. The land is a desert, a wasteland of nothing but garbage and robots that have been powered off, except for one. WALL-E (Waste Allocation Load Lifter, E-Class) was not turned off before the humans evacuated, so he's been tending to his daily duties all alone for about 700 years. 

His lonely days end when a spaceship arrives, bringing Eve, an advanced robot who has come to survey the land and report back to the humans. But, both Eve and WALL-E get more than they bargained for when they meet. 

ACTING

I usually just list the actors who gave the cartoon characters a voice, but I have to note how Pixar easily manages to make us forget that we're watching a cartoon. You invest in every character even more than most live action films that come out these days. Here is the cast, including one actor who was actually live and in person on-screen:

WALL-E: Ben Burtt
Eve: Elissa Knight
Captain: Jeff Garlin
Shelby Forthright: Fred Willard (Live Action)
John: John Ratzenberger
Mary: Kathy Najimy
Ship's Computer: Sigourney Weaver
WRITING & DIRECTING

Andrew Stanton, the man behind Finding Nemo, impresses once again as the man behind the pen and vision. I'll go as far as to say that WALL-E is the E.T. of Pixar films. The story is simple but engages you with it's subject matter and adorable main character. There is very little dialogue throughout the film, and that works just fine with this project.

Visually, Pixar always pleases. The animation on display is beyond amazing, it's unbelievable how, uh, believable everything looks. Except for the humans in space. That might be the only problem I had with WALL-E. I didn't like how the humans evolved from real people to fat cartoon characters. I get what they were trying to do and it was amusing for a minute or so, but I would have preferred that the entire film stayed animated. That is a very minor problem, though, compared to how fantastic the rest of the film is.

Everything, including the excellent music provided by Thomas Newman, was pretty much flawless in execution. My favorite scene is the dance in space with Eve and WALL-E. The end credits continue the Pixar tradition of enjoying their films literally from beginning to end.

WALL-E is easily the best film to have come out this summer, if not the whole year. That looks to change in a couple of weeks when The Dark Knight comes out. Until then, we can take comfort in the fact that there are still studios in the film industry, like Pixar, that are capable of making us forget about our problems for a couple of hours.

Overall Review: ***1/2 stars

Best Line:

Burtt: EVE-AH! EVE-AH!

Alecc B. on "The Incredible Hulk"

Let me start this off by saying that I didn't completely hate Ang Lee's Hulk. I thought it was decent up until Nick Nolte turned into that electric cloud or whatever the fuck it was. That pretty much ruined it. 

Now, only a few years later, Marvel has decided to try again with The Incredible Hulk, the second film to be fully financed by Marvel Studios. The first film was this summer's Iron Man. Both movies follow a similar formula, which is to give you a simple, basic story set-up and let the actors and director entertain you with good performances and solid action. Both of these films succeed on that level.

PLOT

Bruce Banner has been in hiding for quite some time after he was exposed to large amounts of gamma radiation. While Banner is trying to find a cure, the military is searching for him so they can take what he has and use it as a weapon. But that shit ain't cool! HULK SMASH MUTHA FUCKAS!

ACTING

Edward Norton slips into the role of Banner very comfortably. But we all knew that was going to happen. Norton is one of the most gifted actors out there. I was a little shocked that he starred in a big Hollywood movie like this but he definitely molded the material to work for him. Liv Tyler plays Banner's one and only love, Betty Ross. Tyler is okay here. She always seems kind of lost to me, almost a little clueless, but she's pretty good in this flick. Tim Roth eats it up as Emil Blonksy, the soldier in charge of bringing Banner down! Roth has a good time here, but he doesn't go overboard with his performance either. William Hurt plays General Ross, the man hellbent on getting Banner's power. I'm not a big Hurt fan. I always feel like he's just reading lines and not bringing anything to the characters he plays. I felt the same way watching him in this flick as well.

WRITING & DIRECTING

Zak Penn is the only credited writer for The Incredible Hulk, but if you've been following this film like I have, you'd know that Norton had a huge part in the final screenplay. Norton is notorious for trying to have too much creative control, but I don't think that's necessarily a bad thing if it helps make the film better. Like I said earlier, the set-up for this flick is as simple as it gets. Even the explanation of how Banner became the Hulk is only shown through the opening credits. That's it! But it works for this movie.

Oh...oh...before I forget! This version of the Hulk finally got something right. When Banner transforms from the Hulk back to his normal self, his pants are stretched and no longer fit him. I was like, "Thank you for addressing that issue!"

I was a little worried when I saw that Louis Leterrier, the man behind the Transporter films, was directing Hulk. The first Transporter was a decent, disposable film, but the sequel was among one of the worst movies ever made. After seeing this new Hulk, though, I have changed my mind about Leterrier. He keeps the film moving and directs the action sequences like a pro.

While we're talking about the action, let me say that everyone needs to see this film in a theatre that is sure to be ridiculously loud. All of the action scenes are nice and long and full of destruction. I don't know about you guys, but I love me some destruction. From a rooftop chase through the slums of Brazil to Hulk fighting another monster in the streets of New York, you will not be disappointed with the action in this film.

Ang Lee's Hulk, once again, wasn't a total failure in my eyes, but The Incredible Hulk is far more enjoyable and worth the price of admission.

Overall Review: *** stars

Best Line:

Norton: (In Portuguese) You don't want to see me when I'm hungry.
             (Back in English) Wait, that's not right.

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Alecc B. on "The Happening"

Something is happening...to M. Night Shyamalan. I think he needs to take some time off and re-evaluate a lot of things. I believe the problem is thatShyamalan is thinking about what the audience likes and how to give it to them. As a writer, you can't do that. You have to write what you feel works for you. 

Now, I know what you're thinking, Lady In The Water was completely off the deep end and was definitely about Shyamalan just doing his own thing. I personally liked that film, but I'm well aware of the hatred for it. 

Let's take it back to The Sixth Sense, a little film back in 1999 that cost $20 million to make and ended up almost bringing in $300 million domestically. That was a film that had no expectations, with Shyamalan making the film he wanted to make. Sense still holds the trophy as being his best film. Since that, though, he's been more miss than hit.
Shyamalan's latest flick is The Happening, his first R-rated offering. The trailers have been promising, but that's always the case with this director. Killer marketing but the final result is not as good. 

PLOT

There is something strange happening to the citizens living in the northeast area of the United States. There are mass suicides taking place. What's going on? Is it some kind of terrorist attack? A chemical bomb? More importantly, do I give a shit?

ACTING

Mark Wahlberg plays Elliot, a science teacher (Already a stretch.) in Philadelphia. Marky-Mark doesn't really fit into this role. He's a good actor, but I just didn't buy him in many of the situations he finds himself in here. Zooey Deschanel plays Alma, Elliot's wife. I like Deschanel, but she is horribly miscast here. She had zero chemistry with Wahlberg to make me care about them at all. John Leguizamo shows up as Elliot's friend Julian.Leguizamo is decent here but the close-ups on his face made his snaggle-teeth very distracting. Ashlyn Sanchez plays Julian's daughter Jess. She's not bad. Betty Buckley plays Mrs. Jones, one hell of a wackjob that Wahlberg and Co. encounters. Buckley is amusing and her screentime would have been welcome if this film was part of the Evil Dead series, but since it's not she just feels out of place.

WRITING & DIRECTING

The Happening is probably Shyamalan's laziest screenplay. The majority of the dialogue is poor and the flow of the story is all over the place. At a running time of 90 minutes, I'm curious to find out if the story was longer or if there just wasn't much to it in the first place. There's also a scene near the end where Shyamalan explains to us what happened by pretty much spelling everything out like we're idiots. I would have preferred that it went unexplained. It's more scary that way...at least for me it is.

As a director, Shyamalan still has some skill when it comes to setting the mood. The first ten minutes of the film were very creepy and unsettling. After that the movie started to slowly fall apart. That's not a good thing, by the way. 

The R-rating didn't help matters much. There were actually a couple of scenes that were downright laughable (Example: Man with lions.). I do like the fact that more R-rated movies are coming out this summer, but this isn't one of the good ones. 

I'm still holding out hope that M. Night Shyamalan will one day bring us a film that will grab us like The Sixth Sense did. Until then, I guess we have to deal with disappointing efforts like this. Or not.

The Happening...more like The Crappening.

Overall Review: *1/2 stars

Best Line: 

Wahlberg: I didn't even have a cough.

Alecc B. on "Indiana Jones And The Kingdom Of The Crystal Skull"

So, the film that many movie fans have been waiting for finally came out a few weeks ago. There was an overwhelming amount of anticipation for the latest entry into the Indiana Jones series, and why should there have not been? The series has made it's mark in cinematic history and will be remembered and adored for many, many years to come. Yes, even Temple Of Doom will get some love. 

With all of the anticipation though, did Indiana Jones And The Kingdom Of The Crystal Skull give us the goods. Yes and no.

PLOT

Indy has gotten older. It is now the 50's and our favorite professor/adventurer is still getting himself into trouble. This time, the Russians are forcefully using Indy's skills to find a very special artifact, a crystal skull that is mucho importante! Throw in a subplot that involves a young man named Mutt who comes to Indy seeking help in rescuing his kidnapped mother and we have ourselves an adventure that will live for all eternity! Okay, maybe that was a little too dramatic. The movie-trailer-voice-guy said that in the trailer for the new Mummy film and it made me laugh.

ACTING

Yes, Harrison Ford is considerably older, but he's still very charismatic. Indy has always been a cranky individual, and Ford's age definitely adds onto that crankiness here. Cate Blanchett camps it up and has a good time as the Russian interrogator/psychic Irina Spalko. She looks super sexy with that hairstyle as well. Karen Allen returns as Marion, Indy's love interest from Raiders Of The Lost Ark. It's been quite some time since I've seenAllen on screen, and it shows. She's not as polished as she used to be, but I have to tell you, when she flashes that smile of hers, it's still electrifying.Shia LaBeouf joins the fun as Marion's son Mutt. LaBeouf is going to be a superstar. He's making the right choices when it comes to picking films, and for the most part the general audience likes him. He continues to entertain here. His line delivery is great and the chemistry between him andFord is fun to watch. We're introduced to Ray Winstone's character, Mac, early in the film, and yet he is the least developed. You care nothing for Mac or his actions. John Hurt plays Harold Oxley, an old friend to Indy who has been searching for the crystal skull. Oxley is crazy, and who better to play crazy than Hurt? Besides Christopher Walken.

WRITING & DIRECTING

David Koepp wrote the screenplay for Crystal Skull from a story by George Lucas and Jeff Nathanson. The story itself is not terrible, although I don't think it fits an Indiana Jones film. There is plenty to do with the paranormal here and at times it feels out of place. I'm sure that's all George Lucas' meddling too, always stuck in the sci-fi aspect of things. 

Now, Steven Spielberg still knows how to shoot action. Yes, there are a few scenes in particular that weren't quite impressive (Hints:LaBeouf/monkeys, multiple waterfalls, and Blanchett/spinning room) and I would have been a happy man if they didn't make the final cut. However, the rest of the action sequences were tons of fun, especially everything in the first half of the film. I'd probably have to say that the scene that captured that Indy vibe the best was from the point LaBeouf makes his entrance to the end of the scene where they're being chased while on the motorcycle. That felt like the true Indy-spirit we've all come to love.

Overall, I was a little disappointed, but I don't think that Crystal Skull is the weakest link in the Indy series. Temple Of Doom is still my least favorite. I could have done without the scene of what Indy sees after the climax as well. That was just a little too much. The final scene, though, was great.

If it's any consolation to the fans, Indiana Jones And The Kingdom Of The Crystal Skull is better than all of the Star Wars prequels combined. Yeah, I said it! Do something about it!

Overall Review: **1/2 stars

Best Line:

LaBeouf: What are you like, 80?

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Early INDY 4 REVIEW from Ain't it Cool .com

Okay, now on to Flint's review, which I believe is our first review from a known spy and past contributor. Enjoy!

Only Mild Spoilers

First off, Indiana Jones isn’t my cinematic nirvana. It’s not a seminal movie going experience for me like most people.

Ultimately, what I’ve enjoyed most about the films is revisiting them with groups of friends over the years. Watching “Indy” is a truly fun thing to share.

I enjoyed “Raiders of the Lost Ark.” After all, who doesn’t? Yet, it didn’t engage my emotions in the same way the first two “Superman” movies did or even the original “Star Trek” film series. ROTLA is a thrill ride that’s built for speed. Its classic status is underscored by how well it holds up decades and imitators later.

Aside from the frenetic opening, I found “Indiana Jones & the Temple of Doom” a bore. Kate Capshaw’s performance sunk every scene and Harrison Ford’s line reading of “We… are… going… to die!” still makes me cringe. Nevertheless, I find the film fascinating in retrospect, hearing George Lucas’ proclamation that the dark tone was the result of his wrenching divorce. That explains all the hearts being ripped out.

What I liked most about “Indiana Jones & The Last Crusade” was the father & son relationship between Ford and Sean Connery. I respected the desire to add dimension to the main character and also the resolution, wherein Indy used his wits to save his old man. (Although, I agree with those who say Connery should have taken the knight’s place and stayed behind.)

I never thought I’d see another Indiana Jones film, but after the return of Rocky, Rambo, and McClane… it became inevitable. (Catherine Trammel’s return doesn’t count. Sorry, this is a gentlemen’s club.)
George Lucas should be commended for truth in advertising. He predicted that, after so much anticipation, no movie could ever meet the expectation of a rapid fan whose spent the last two decades imagining the ultimate Indiana Jones adventure in his mind.

Given the iconic place these films hold, Steven Spielberg also didn’t set out to reinvent the wheel and fix what ostensibly isn’t broken. Sorry, a PG-13 “Die Hard” where helicopters explode and occupants pirouette out and land safely isn’t “Die Hard.” It’s “Die Soft.”

During his Comic Con presentation, Spielberg said he was making this film for the fans. He certainly didn’t have to, as he can get any studio in town to greenlight a can of baked beans as a new movie.
So, Mr. Spielberg… thank you. Thank you for making an Indiana Jones film for all those around the world who wanted another one.

Thank you for making a film that fits comfortably within the canon you helped invent.

Thank you for recapturing the spirit of your previous direction of the series, while also adding some subtle meditations that your later “serious” pictures have employed.

Also, thank you for reminding us that Harrison Ford is indeed a major movie star who can hold the screen at any age, just like all the other greats… Marvin, Holden, McQueen and Wayne.

“Indiana Jones & The Kingdom of the Crystal Skull” blends many of the divergent elements of the first three. The jeopardy and stakes of the first. The darkness and rituals of the second. The generational differences, relationships and humor of the third.

Oddly enough, the mix reminded me of a non-Indy movie, “Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan,” wherein an aging, melancholy hero is galvanized back into action, reclaiming meaning for his latter day existence. It even has a similar relationship with a young man who has a large chip on his shoulder, for very good reasons, and a woman from his past reappearing. Marion Ravenwood’s name carries similar feelings as “Carol Marcus” in this context.

I’ve read another reviewer of this film claiming disappointment the character of Indiana Jones wasn’t accorded the same introspection and ruminations of the last Rocky Balboa outing. The first and last “Rocky” movies, before the sequels became cartoonish caricatures, were both human dramas. They were character pieces heavy on dialogue and building towards inevitable finales in the ring. Indiana Jones is an action adventure series. While Indy acknowledges his advanced age, he does it in the context of how things are handled in “Indiana Jones” fashion. That doesn’t mean halting his exploits to pontificate ostentatiously on mortality. Sorry, "It's not the mileage, it's the years" fits this world. Unlike Rocky, Indy steps into the ring for combat after the first reel.

What I loved most about the 1950s’ milieu KOTCS takes place in, which Lucas still has his “American Graffiti” affinity for, is how Dr. Jones is now truly just a senior member of a college faculty. There’s no way the young people around him could ever imagine this educator to be a world traveler and adventurer. He's the old guy, off in the corner, in the malt shop.

The atomic age motif works like a charm with a sequence set in “Doomtown” being particularly memorable not just for its jeopardy, but also a subversive satirical streak. The Russians more or less act like the Nazis in the first and third film, with a similar trace of historical accuracy underpinning the proceedings.

People have been gunning for Shia LeBeouf’s character from the beginning, but the actor more than holds his own against a formidable leading man. Young Shia adds a lot to the proceedings, is physically adept and enjoys solid interplay with Ford… especially being the brunt of a lot of Dr. Jones’ acerbic sarcasm.

Ray Winstone is a resourceful actor, making more out of his subordinate character than another performer would. Karen Allen is a welcome return as Marion although, I’ll admit, she’s not as pivotal to this film as I’d hoped. The initial dialogue between Indy and his old flame crackles like from the first film, so it comes as no surprise that writer David Koepp in a recent interview acknowledges he sought help from original ROTA screenwriter Lawrence Kasdan for this exchange.

Cate Blanchett’s Soviet Agent Spalko was not at all what I was expecting, especially her being a disciple of the fabled “thought police,” but once again… Russian obsession with ESP and psychic warfare are well documented. Ms. Blanchett engages in a psychological battle with our hero and her performance is so peculiar that on occasion I thought she was being directed by David Lynch. She distinguishes the film from all the others with her singular presence.

The crystal skulls and their extraterrestrial origin are dealt with from an archeological standpoint so, despite outcries that science fiction doesn’t belong in the Indy series, it’s consistent with the previously established mysticism that’s come before. The culmination of this legend during the finale doesn’t have the old style Hollywood theological impact of the first film, nor the emotional payoff of the third, but it’s way better than the second. If anything, a lot of the finale’s destruction and conversion reminded me of “Total Recall,” but don’t take that as a debit. You’ll see what I mean.

Some will say this movie is overstuffed, but I viewed it as a second trilogy all rolled into one. There may never be another Indiana Jones film, so they went for broke with nonstop set pieces that remind us Steven Spielberg can easily best anyone currently making their career as an action director. Some of his “old fashioned” techniques serve as a revelation in the wake of current post "Matrix" styles. His long lasting shots without frenetic cutting are particularly enthralling to behold. Still, I do feel we were bamboozled at bit by their saying CGI was underemployed… especially when one of the villains is dispatched by teeming insects vacationing from “Jurassic Park.”

I also liked the fond, deferential ending a lot, as Indiana Jones movies seem to have a subliminal “To Be Continued…” during their codas. Still, this feels like the last one, but so did “The Last Crusade.” While they did ride off into the sunset there, Harrison Ford reminds us in an interview: "The sun came up the next day."

One thing’s for sure, after the lights come up... true fans and new ones will continue “the man in the hat’s” adventures in their imaginations.

While I can’t profess to know what Indiana Jones movie people will be expecting to see at 12:01 on May 22nd, I can say this about the one Lucas, Spielberg and Ford have given us: I liked it, a lot.
And like all the others, I’ll look forward to seeing it again with friends and having a good time. Sometimes, that’s what a good movie is for.

Derek Flint

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Alecc B. on "Speed Racer"

Let me start off by saying that I am not a fan of the Speed Racer cartoon. I don't have anything against it, I just never followed it. When I first saw the trailer for The Wachowski Brothers big-screen version, I thought to myself that this film looks very cartoonish for a live-action film, but I also thought that it worked.

Speed Racer is supposed to re-invent the family film. It doesn't. What this film does is razzle and dazzle you with crazy visual graphics while also keeping the dialogue very tongue-in-cheek.

PLOT

Speed always looked up to his now dead older brother, Rex. He races just as good as Rex, if not better. Racing is all he knows how to do, and he's gonna use that skill to put the hurting on the big sponsors who do nothing but corrupt the sport of racing. Go! Speed! Go!

ACTING

Emile Hirsch is probably the most reserved actor in this film. As Speed, he doesn't really hold the film up. Hirsch and the rest of the cast are all here to serve the special effects. Christina Ricci covers up that big forehead of hers to play Trixie, Speed's lady. She seems to have the most fun here, besides the monkey. Paulie Litt plays the annoying kid brother Spritle, but he's nowhere near as annoying as the kid who plays young Speed. Matthew Fox takes some time off from Lost to play Racer X. He's a bit bland here. Roger Allam hams it up as Royalton, the man behind the big racing sponsors. Allam chews up the scenery with much enjoyment. John Goodman and Susan Sarandon add some serious clout as Speed's parents. These two are class acts that can lift up any film.

WRITING & DIRECTING

Andy and Larry Wachowski with Speed Racer, after they destroyed the Matrix series. There knack for writing bad dialogue actually suits this film. The fact that it's corny on purpose makes the dialogue very easy to swallow. Don't expect to be blown away by the the story because it's all special effects in this flick.

Shot all in front of a green-screen, a la 300, Racer has a fun vibe to it throughout the entire runtime. The racing sequences are so over-the-top but they're also such a blast to watch. I recommend seeing this in a loud theatre, except the IMAX. I think if you watched this flick in the IMAX theatre, your head would explode from all of the eye candy on-screen.

So, Speed Racer turned out to be more fun than I thought it would. Remember, I'm not a fan, but from what I hear, it's very faithful to the show.

Overall Review: **1/2 stars

Best Lines:

Ricci: Oh my God, was that a ninja?

Hirsch: Get that weak shit off my track!

Alecc B. on "Iron Man"

Summer Movie Season has arrived!!!!!! Are there going to be more winners or losers this year? Hmmm...one can only wait and see. The first sure-fire blockbuster out of the gate is Iron Man! Major hype surrounded this film, proclaiming it to be the best comic book movie ever! Is it? No, but it's still a lot of fun to watch.

PLOT

Tony Stark has made mucho dinero designing weapons for military use. After a demonstration of his new missile in Afghanistan, the convoy transporting him is attacked and he becomes an injured hostage. With a little machine in his chest that keeps shrapnel out of his heart, he realizes that he doesn't want to create weapons that will end up hurting people anymore. Now, he wants to help the people by turning himself into a weapon, a weapon called...Iron Man!

ACTING

Is there anyone out there who doesn't like Robert Downey Jr.? I didn't think so. Downey has stolen almost every scene of every movie he's been in. Now, he takes the driver's seat in role that was built for him, Tony Stark. He's hilarious, engaging, and more than anything, believable in this part. Terrence Howard plays Stark's military buddy Jim Rhodes. Howard gives it his all once again, just as easy as it comes to him in other films. Jeff ("I'm the dude! So that's what you call me!") Bridges plays Stark's business partner, Obadiah Stane. It's kind of hard to picture Bridges being anyone else but The Dude, but he rocks it here. Gwyneth Paltrow fills the role of Stark's assistant, Pepper Potts. I don't normally find Paltrow attractive, but she is very cute here and the chemistry between her and Downey is fantastic. It was nice seeing Paltrow on screen again as well.

WRITING & DIRECTING

Mark Fergus, Hawk Ostby, Art Marcum, and Matt Holloway provided the writing talent for Iron Man. The script isn't anything groundbreaking and I'm sure some of the best lines from Downey were improvised. Aside from a basic origin storyline, nothing really happens in this film. A central villain isn't even revealed until there's about 30 minutes left in the film.

With that being said, director Jon Favreau more than makes up for it with a brisk pace, solid special effects, and a few kick-ass action sequences. My personal favorite scene was the first time Downey puts on his suped-up armor and handles his business in Afghanistan. See the picture above and take in how sweet that armor looks!

All in all, Iron Man delivered a fun two hours at the movies for me. While not the best Marvel movie ever made, it sure is one of the more entertaining ones to come out yet.

Overall Review: *** stars

Best Lines:

Downey: That is an excellent question.

Downey: We throw one of these in with every purchase of $500 million or more.

Alecc B. on "Funny Games"

Okay, I know this movie is out of most theatres already. I apologize for the late review. I've been kind of busy and I'm playing catch-up now. There will be a couple of other late reviews posted over the next couple of days as well. Now, let's talk about Funny Games!

PLOT

George, Ann, and their young son Georgie were planning on having a nice time at their house by the lake. That all changed when Peter and Paul showed up and held them hostage, all the while playing sadistic games with the family.

ACTING

Naomi Watts is extremely powerful as Ann. She conveys courage and fear simultaneously with such ease that it will be upsetting come Oscar time if she's not nominated. Tim Roth is equally great as George. There is one scene in particular when he is pain, and the two men holding them hostage are discussing something inappropriate. Roth's look of pain on his face slowly transforms into a face of fear. Great stuff! Devon Gearhart is very impressive as young Georgie. There are a couple of scenes that I'm sure were tough on this kid actor but he rocked it. Michael Pitt finally entertained me as Paul! I usually find Pitt to be a one-note actor that always plays morose roles, but here he cut loose and it's the best I've seen from him. Brady Corbet plays his partner in crime, Peter. Corbet is good but I feel it's only because of the exceptional cast surrounding him.

WRITING & DIRECTING

Michael Haneke was the man behind the pen and camera here...once again. I say "once again" because Funny Games is a remake of Haneke's own...Funny Games, made back in 1997. This latest version is said to be a shot-for-shot remake of the original German-language film. I never saw the original, but I did compare both films' trailers and they look identical.

As far as the writing goes, it's very well done. There is plenty of dialogue that leads up to each terrible thing done to this family, and the build-up is nerve-wracking. These two bastards torment Ann and George mostly by just talking to them, and it will get under your skin too.

Haneke knows what he's doing behind the camera. There are tons of long, lingering shots that seriously add to the suspense, instead of boring you to tears like the last five Gus Van Sant films. A lot of the violence is off-screen, which continues my belief that the less you see, the better.

There are a couple of things I didn't agree with. The first was the amount of times Pitt breaks the fourth wall and acknowledges us, the audience. The first time was funny, but that was it. The second thing was the "rewind" sequence. You'll know what I'm talking about once you see it. I understand what Haneke was going for, but I think it could have been handled better.

All in all, this a tough film to get through. Funny Games is a brutal home invasion flick that will not only terrify you, but will leave you thinking about it for a while.

Overall Review: *** stars

Best Line:

Pitt: That's awesome.