Pocahuntress
Greatest treat: One gorgeous motherfucker of a film. The cinematography is so great, it ripped out my spine as it sent substantial goosebumps along its curves. And then there's Amber Midthunder, a lead actress as captivating as her name is awesome ❤️
Weakest element: Not that much depth to the dialogue. Would have appreciated a scene or two that really delved into the spiritual aspects of Native American culture.
Films that came to mind:
Apocalypto (2006)
Additional thoughts: For…
Tom Jones and the First Cross-ade
Greatest treat: Maintains the fun style and tone of the games. Love the little history nerdism sprinkled in here and there. Holland and Wahlberg are likeable enough as the leads, even if my first pick for the former role would have been Nathan Fillion (he even shares a first name with the character, which makes you wonder). But I get it, they want someone young and currently hot on the market, who'd be easier…
Flashback Quarterback
Whenever I get an opportunity to hear Queen on the big screen, you can be damn sure that I'm taking it! Flash vs. Ming while listening to Mercury sing...now that's prime entertainment to make you feel like a king.
Stirring up Stirling
Greatest treat: Few films have moved me as deeply. Few films are as flawlessly acted, directed and scored. Few films hold such powerful magic within its frames that I keep returning to it year after year for feels and inspiration.
Weakest element: If I had to point out a single blemish, it's the historical inaccuracies. I don't know how the average Scot feels about them, or the fact that an Australian is playing their legendary freedom fighter,…
God creates dinosaurs
God destroys dinosaurs
God creates Steven Spielberg
Steven Spielberg creates dinosaurs
Dinosaurs inspire man
Man destroys God
The Indie-to-Hollywood Conversion Factory creates Colin Trevorrow
Colin Trevorrow reverse-engineers a beloved childhood favorite and puts most of the pieces back in a satisfying, nostalgic and highly entertaining fashion, if also neglecting the importance of character and the great, oh-so-great value of Goldblumian acting capabilities.
Second-rate writers inherit the earth
Love how John Malkovich, in the midst of losing his marbles and getting ready for the loony bin, turns to Charlie Sheen for advice. That right there is when the film transcends from great, bizarre fun to a surrealistic masterpiece.
