Last night, I went to see History of Violence. I didn't like it at all. There wasn't anything original about it. The general idea has been done before and done better - with more to the story. The only attempt at originality came possibly in their attempt at hyper-realism - slower movement, regular sex and incredble gore. And I mean like, really unnecessary gore. I guess Viggo's acting was fine, but several of the other characters were greatly lacking. Like the little girl was a non-entity. I mean, yes, she was only 4 or 5, but we have all seen great little actresses. Aside from her though, maybe the bad acting was really because the script was so lacking. The diologue was just.... blah. Sorry, but this one doesn't get my recommendation.
On the other hand, moviewise, I just rewatched Garden State. Maybe for the fourth or fifth time. What a great movie. I think it keeps getting better. Of course, I have the whole soundtrack memorized now. But the humor and the meaning are just so poignant. A definite five out of five.
Posted by kristen at October 4, 2005 01:09 PMgarden state is t3h r0xx0r.
history of violence piqued my interest, if only because it got a 90% on rotten tomatoes. and, well, that was like, a whole ten percent higher than serenity's 80%.
Posted by: c2 at October 4, 2005 01:41 PMIs that a 90% shitty?
Anyone heard anything about Proof?
Posted by: Kristen at October 4, 2005 05:41 PMI saw proof about a week and a half ago. Excellent film.
Posted by: tanya at October 4, 2005 06:19 PMLove me some Garden State.
Posted by: jenny at October 4, 2005 11:17 PMI guess I need to see Garden State sometime... :)
I recently saw a movie called "I Am David." Have you seen that? It was excellent. Jim Caviezel and a child who can certainly act.
Posted by: Kristi at October 5, 2005 08:50 AM