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08 February 2006

a great 3 movie day!

KING KONG
i was a little trepidatious going into this film, as i am a big fan of the original. also, i felt the "big ape" and the "dinosaur" premise had been played out already what with all the various different big hairy ape movies there have been. but i have to admit i was pleasantly surprized. i didn't know it was 3 hours long otherwise i wouldn't have downed a huge fruit punch before going into it, but other than one bathroom break, i didn't really feel like it was all that long. i guess all the action and adventure helps make you forget. i was truly moved by the relationship between naomi watts character and the ape and i cried at the end. it was nice to see jack black in a role that could help him break out into other non-tradionally funny roles, he's our next jim carrey folks! i said it here first! :) 4 out of 5 stars.

MRS. HENDERSON PRESENTS
i loved it. the music and dancing numbers were beautifully staged. i loved the songs. i've always loved judi dench, but there was one scene inparticular when she is dancing in front of her mirror and she stops and looks at herself. with that one look, she solidifies the reason why she is one of the greatest actresses of our time. it was comparable to glenn close's single tear drop in dangerous liasons. judi dench and bob hoskins were a great couple to watch on the screen. there chemistry is electrifying. overall, one of those movies that will move you and make you feel really good at the end. 5 out of 5 stars.

BROKEBACK MOUNTAIN
excellent. everyone should go see this movie. 5 out of 5 stars.

1 Comments:

Blogger Karen said...

A 3 movie day! I wish I could have that! I wasn't going to see Mrs. Henderson Presents" but now after hearing your praise I'll have to make sure I get to see it.

11/2/06 09:30

 

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