Tin Man
Return to Oz in this updated, highly stylized retelling and sort of sequel to the classic novel first introduced to the American public in 1900. All the familiar characters are here although they are trans-morphed into something more modern and updated to fit the larger and more epic story that has been rewritten. The classic themes and overall classic theme of all good stories, (Good VS. Evil) are present.
So ease on down the yellow brick road in this adventures take on the Wizard of Oz.
Please forgive the short un-formative review. My Storyblazing fires are low at the time of this revew writing. Perhaps a shiner review will surface in due time.
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Monday, April 27, 2009
Tuesday, March 24, 2009
Knowing
March 2009 is a terrible place for the world in cinema. Of the four major films that come out each week, the earth is threaten in some way by aliens, nuclear annihilation, or some type of natural disaster. The ‘Next’ film, where Nick Cage gets glimpses into the future, is worth ‘Knowing’ about.
It is suspenseful, creepy, and thought provoking all at the same time. Not too many laughs, as terrible events are unfolding all around Nick Cage and there is nothing he can do about it. Is life just random or is their some purpose to it all? These are the struggles we all grapple with at sometime or another and so does Nick’s character. The same type of subtle Christian undertones and symbolism are present either implicitly or licitly.
If I laid out the actual Christian symbolism and Catechetical lessons I would spoil the film for you dear readers. Also there is a prophecy that says if I actually reveal more of the film then I have all ready, great disaster will befall…… someone.
Editor’s Note: Our apologies at StoryBlazers for this unenthusiastic and uninformative film review. This is not a habit we StoryBlazers wish to engage in, but it does happen. A lazy bug bites us at times and slows the brain. You have a right to know about Knowing and at some point a more lengthy review will replace this tidbit of not much Know how about Knowing. Also sorry about so many puns. You must take the opportunity when it presents itself.
It is suspenseful, creepy, and thought provoking all at the same time. Not too many laughs, as terrible events are unfolding all around Nick Cage and there is nothing he can do about it. Is life just random or is their some purpose to it all? These are the struggles we all grapple with at sometime or another and so does Nick’s character. The same type of subtle Christian undertones and symbolism are present either implicitly or licitly.
If I laid out the actual Christian symbolism and Catechetical lessons I would spoil the film for you dear readers. Also there is a prophecy that says if I actually reveal more of the film then I have all ready, great disaster will befall…… someone.
Editor’s Note: Our apologies at StoryBlazers for this unenthusiastic and uninformative film review. This is not a habit we StoryBlazers wish to engage in, but it does happen. A lazy bug bites us at times and slows the brain. You have a right to know about Knowing and at some point a more lengthy review will replace this tidbit of not much Know how about Knowing. Also sorry about so many puns. You must take the opportunity when it presents itself.
Frost Nixon
Frost Nixon
How will history remember you? Will it be favorable? Will it be unfavorable? Or will you just be forgotten as most people in history are.
Frost Nixon is the true story of a battle between 70’s hip TV reporter David Frost and disgraced and disgruntled ex-president Richard M. Nixon. Nixon is a man of pride who laments that despite his great accomplishments as president the only thing people will remember is his misdeeds concerning Watergate. Nixon is interesting. Frost seems to have no real personality.
In the end it doesn’t matter what accomplishments you succeed in, if you do something wrong to mess it all up in the end. It doesn’t matter if your remembered in this life, as long as you are remembered in the next one by the only one that really matters.
An interesting and good look into recent history.
How will history remember you? Will it be favorable? Will it be unfavorable? Or will you just be forgotten as most people in history are.
Frost Nixon is the true story of a battle between 70’s hip TV reporter David Frost and disgraced and disgruntled ex-president Richard M. Nixon. Nixon is a man of pride who laments that despite his great accomplishments as president the only thing people will remember is his misdeeds concerning Watergate. Nixon is interesting. Frost seems to have no real personality.
In the end it doesn’t matter what accomplishments you succeed in, if you do something wrong to mess it all up in the end. It doesn’t matter if your remembered in this life, as long as you are remembered in the next one by the only one that really matters.
An interesting and good look into recent history.
Race to Witch Mountain
Race to Witch Mountain
Witch Mountain do you prefer to climb? Do you prefer to Escape to the 75 trail where you have time to savor the scenery and enjoy the characters you are accompanying on the journey? Or do you prefer to Race to the 2009 trail where it is a mad adrenaline rush from start to finish. The film does slow down long enough to explain the plot and then it speeds off again and then pauses again to let the Rock’s character Jack explain his hopes and dreams a little bit more and then the race is back on.
Along for the ride in the taxi cab with Jack Bruno are teen-age aliens with super powers Seth & Sara, and UFO expert Dr. Alex Friedman. As they race to Witch Mountain with the fate of earth in the balance, after the heroes is the mob, the U.S. Government and an alien bounty hunter out to kill the kids. It’s overall a fun race if you don’t mind the film not focusing on the plot and focusing on the action. Sometimes it focus a little too much on the action where you can’t see the action. Certain action films never like to pull out and let you look at the scene taking place but zoom in where you actually can’t see anything. It’s not an appealing film technique that I particularly enjoy.
But overall ‘Race to the Witch Mountain’ is a fun ride despite some of the flaws that slow down the full enjoyment of the picture.
Witch Mountain do you prefer to climb? Do you prefer to Escape to the 75 trail where you have time to savor the scenery and enjoy the characters you are accompanying on the journey? Or do you prefer to Race to the 2009 trail where it is a mad adrenaline rush from start to finish. The film does slow down long enough to explain the plot and then it speeds off again and then pauses again to let the Rock’s character Jack explain his hopes and dreams a little bit more and then the race is back on.
Along for the ride in the taxi cab with Jack Bruno are teen-age aliens with super powers Seth & Sara, and UFO expert Dr. Alex Friedman. As they race to Witch Mountain with the fate of earth in the balance, after the heroes is the mob, the U.S. Government and an alien bounty hunter out to kill the kids. It’s overall a fun race if you don’t mind the film not focusing on the plot and focusing on the action. Sometimes it focus a little too much on the action where you can’t see the action. Certain action films never like to pull out and let you look at the scene taking place but zoom in where you actually can’t see anything. It’s not an appealing film technique that I particularly enjoy.
But overall ‘Race to the Witch Mountain’ is a fun ride despite some of the flaws that slow down the full enjoyment of the picture.
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