Miscellaneous Movie Musings

Alex · 03-18-2007, 09:04 PM

Let's see, the last few days:

Mississippi Burning. I would have sworn I've seen this movie before but it turns out I haven't. Some powerful moments and it raises some interesting questions. I have no idea how accurate the techniques used by the FBI to eventually get a confession are, but assuming they are, what do we think of this? Torture and intimidation. But I want to overlook it since it achieved a just end (since it seems certain that those convicted were involved). But can it be overlooked?

The Last Mimzy. Probably reviewing for MP (it isn't Disney so I haven't decided for sure) so I won't go into detail. Seems a reasonable interpretation of the acclaimed short story considering it is modernized. Very much targeted towards the young audience so, I think, not particularly fulfilling for the adult but a fair family outing.

The Namesake. Mira Nair's latest presentation of Indian culture to the American audience. A much better story than Monsoon Wedding and manages to give off some visual style without going for the cliched lushness Kama Sutra. I liked it a fair amount, Lani liked it a lot (the immigrant story is one that certainly resonates with her more than me).

Running on Empty. I never saw whatever it is other people saw in River Phoenix. After finally seeing his Oscar nominated performance I still don't see it.

MouseWife · 03-19-2007, 11:00 AM

Finally saw 'Rocky Balboa'.

We {Hubster, Boy and myself} all enjoyed it. We loved the 'Rocky' and characters in the previous movies {not boxing fans} and this was also heartwarming in that sense.

The extras were quite worth watching. Real boxer for his opponent and he {SS} actually took the punches thrown!

I have to add, though, after watching it, my husband said he needed to put in an old movie to see Rocky young.

But, SS looked great in the extras {being himself}.

Snowflake · 03-19-2007, 11:03 AM

Flyboys=stinker
Yes, eye candy, but fast and loose with history, totally formulaic plot devices, bad acting and posing and just plain dumb. Gimme Wings or the Blue Max any day.

innerSpaceman · 03-19-2007, 06:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Alex Stroup

Mississippi Burning... I have no idea how accurate the techniques used by the FBI to eventually get a confession are, but assuming they are, what do we think of this? Torture and intimidation. But I want to overlook it since it achieved a just end.

To bastardize a quote by I-Don't-Know-Who: "If the ends doesn't justify the means ... what does?"

03-18-2007, 09:04 PM	#1
Alex . Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 13,354	Let's see, the last few days: Mississippi Burning. I would have sworn I've seen this movie before but it turns out I haven't. Some powerful moments and it raises some interesting questions. I have no idea how accurate the techniques used by the FBI to eventually get a confession are, but assuming they are, what do we think of this? Torture and intimidation. But I want to overlook it since it achieved a just end (since it seems certain that those convicted were involved). But can it be overlooked? The Last Mimzy. Probably reviewing for MP (it isn't Disney so I haven't decided for sure) so I won't go into detail. Seems a reasonable interpretation of the acclaimed short story considering it is modernized. Very much targeted towards the young audience so, I think, not particularly fulfilling for the adult but a fair family outing. The Namesake. Mira Nair's latest presentation of Indian culture to the American audience. A much better story than Monsoon Wedding and manages to give off some visual style without going for the cliched lushness Kama Sutra. I liked it a fair amount, Lani liked it a lot (the immigrant story is one that certainly resonates with her more than me). Running on Empty. I never saw whatever it is other people saw in River Phoenix. After finally seeing his Oscar nominated performance I still don't see it.
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03-19-2007, 11:00 AM	#2
MouseWife Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Da' Beach Posts: 2,957	Finally saw 'Rocky Balboa'. We {Hubster, Boy and myself} all enjoyed it. We loved the 'Rocky' and characters in the previous movies {not boxing fans} and this was also heartwarming in that sense. The extras were quite worth watching. Real boxer for his opponent and he {SS} actually took the punches thrown! I have to add, though, after watching it, my husband said he needed to put in an old movie to see Rocky young. But, SS looked great in the extras {being himself}. __________________ Summa' time....when the livins' easy.........
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Snowflake lost in the fog Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: San Francisco Posts: 7,831	Flyboys=stinker Yes, eye candy, but fast and loose with history, totally formulaic plot devices, bad acting and posing and just plain dumb. Gimme Wings or the Blue Max any day. __________________ Be yourself; everyone else is already taken. - Oscar Wilde
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