Chloe follows a successful Toronto doctor Catherine (Julianne Moore), as she comes to suspect that her husband, David (Liam Neeson) is having an affair - which inevitably leads her to hire a prostitute (Amanda Seyfried's Chloe) to test David's fidelity. But Chloe also has a secret of her own.
Seriously, that is the whole synopsis of this film. In the tradition of paperback pulp novel, Chloe is trashy B-thriller. You could find this type of film in bargain bin, with second rate actors, in third rate production value. But hold the phone here, three high-profile Hollywood stars in Atom Egoyan’s film cannot do all wrong, isn’t it?
Well, with talent people behind the project, it proves that even the most obnoxious premise can have entertaining value. This is undoubtedly Atom Egoyan's most accessible endeavor to date. As his films usually move at glacial pace, lacking of emotional resonance with characters, and require a lot from audience to harvest in them. The result is either you resonance with it or completely don’t give a shit. Chole still has that sort of Egoyan’s touch, but adding more melodrama aspect, and a little bit of cheap thrill to reassure the accessibility.
This film is perfect for actors showcase. Julianne Moore is an ultimate go-to “woman on crisis” actress, since she completely nails in every scene. That teary eyes and subtlety in performance, she effortlessly leads us through her self-discovery. Same praise should go to Amanda Seyfried who is eye-popping (no pun intended) as the title figure, holding her own opposite her powerhouse costars cementing her place as a promising up-and-comer (it’s also her most “revealing” role to date). Only Liam Neeson who has nothing much to do here, he only exists as catalysis to Catherine and Chloe’s meeting. But with limited time he has, he did it quite admirable.
You can compare Chole to films like The Hand That Rocks the Cradle or Single White Female, as the story progress, it only matters and justified by over-the-top twists and revelations - trashy as they may be - prove effective at infusing the genre and talented people who is too good for material. Chloe has effectively established itself as an irresistibly over-the-top thriller that's so enjoyable. You cannot resist its appeal and tasty flavors it delivered.
You could have brain tumor by watching this contaminated turd. Nothing in Gentlemen Broncos pays off, it’s incoherent mess, and chock-full of incredibly annoying characters. You will not only loath this movie, but it also makes you want to punch someone who responsible for this abomination in the face.
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Fantastic Mr. Fox (2009)
Imagine if Akira got Live-Action treatment by... say Alfonso Cuarón, you know how awesome it might be? That’s what happened to "Fantastic Mr. Fox". Wes Anderson's auteur perfectly captured the quirkiness and blissful tone of the material. Its stop-motion technique might be a little crude and... somewhat unsophisticated, but that's the charm of it. You’ll feel like pop-up book unveiled before your eyes. This is an exceptional animation of the year.
Up in the Air is a blockbuster movie for people who think blockbuster movies are dumb, as it chock full of brilliantly written dialogue, and acting showcase for three talented actors (especially star-making turn by Anna Kendrick). But in the end, there's little to love, not so much story to chew on (plus disappointing third act), and no real connection to the meaning of human interaction as it intended to be.
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I Love You, Beth Cooper (2009)
Cliché-ridden plot about a bunch of annoying characters get together in one idiotic circumstance, "I Love You, Beth Cooper" is shameless exploitation & biggest insult to 80s teen flicks. It's like memorizing magic trick from internet, hoping to perform like David Copperfield. Neither sense of wonder nor magic flare happens here. Only good thing is, it makes me wanna cleanse my soul with genuine 80s teen movie night marathon.
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Everybody's Fine (2009)
Meh. The movie serious lack of originality & characters development. Only Robert De Niro comes out fine in this schmaltzy, "Lifetime" movie-of-the-week plot.
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Paper Heart (2009)
Twee delight... That's only two words I can think of right now.
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Adam (2009)
A perfect companion to Mary & Max (one of the best animation of 2009), Adam is star-crossed love story (pun intended) between Adam, Asperger's Syndrome bearer, and Beth, free spirit woman. The picture wouldn’t be this intimate without stunning performance by Hugh Dancy. On the other hand, the lack of depth on why Beth would love someone like Adam, preventing me from wholeheartedly embraces her choice in the end (which is nice & perfect but requires a leap of faith). Otherwise, this is touching romantic film, which putting its feet firmly on the ground, making the world full of hope and seems nicer place to live.
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The Invention of Lying (2009)
Expected to be like “Click” or “Yes Man”, where high-concept plot turned into endless gags, with moral lesson (forcefully) shoving down your throat. But "The Invention of Lying" is thinking man’s film. The whole concept is not seeing how first lying man exploits the ability. But it's about him finding the way not to lie, in order to find genuine happiness. Great stuff.
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Give ‘Em Hell Malone (2009)
This is one damn frustrating experience. It’s like watching an infant trying to stand up and walk. They would take a few steps then fall their asses. In fact, kiddie film like “Bugsy Malone” has done better job paying a tribute to film noir than this borefest.
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Zombieland (2009)
ถ้าอังกฤษมีหนังซอมบี้ฮาแตกอย่าง Shaun of the Dead แล้ว ทำไมอเมริกาจะมีบ้างไม่ได้... Zombieland คือการผสมผสานระหว่างบรรดาหนังซอมบี้เก่าๆ เข้ากับทัศนคติของคนสร้างที่อาจดูหนังแนวนี้มากเกินความจำเป็น จนสามารถสร้างหนังซอมบี้ที่เข้าใจสิ่งที่ตัวเองเป็น และเล่นสนุกไปกับกฏพื้นฐานของซอมบี้ได้อย่างเต็มที่ ทั้งนี้ทั้งนั้นต้องยกความดีให้สี่นักแสดงนำ โดยเฉพาะ วู้ดดี้ ฮาเรลสัน (เขาเกิดมาเพื่อบทนี้) ที่ช่วยกันสร้างมนต์เสน่ห์ ให้กับการเดินทางในโลกไร้มนุษย์ได้อย่างเต็มที่
หนังมีไอเดียกิ๊บเก๋ ทำออกมาได้สนุกสนานสไตล์ซิตคอมอังกฤษ โดยเฉพาะการนำกฏเหล็กต่างๆจากหนังที่เกี่ยวกับการท่องเวลา (ดูเหมือนว่า Back to the Future จะเป็นแรงบรรดาลใจหลัก) มาปู้ยี้ปู้ยำอย่างเมามัน ถึงแม้ว่าตลอดเวลาการรับชมจะให้ความรู้สึก เหมือนตัวเองกำลังดูซีรี่ย์ทางโทรทัศน์ แต่มันก็คือตอนที่ฮาที่สุดของซีซั่น แถมเอฟเฟ็คที่ใช้ก็มีคุณภาพจนคาดไม่ถึง
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Looking for Eric (2009)
มีความรู้สึกว่าหนังเรื่องนี้มองโลกในแง่ดีเกินบรรยากาศโดยรวม จริงอยู่ว่าทุกสิ่งทุกอย่างที่ลงเอยด้วยดีในตอนสุดท้ายนั้น สามารถสร้างความสุขและรอยยิ้มให้กับคนดู แต่จากสถานการณ์ในเรื่องและบริบทที่เกิดขึ้นก่อนหน้านี้ มันยากที่จะทำใจเชื่อในสิ่งที่เห็น โดยเฉพาะพล็อตรองเกี่ยวกับปืน ซึ่งถ้าถูกตัดออกไปและหนังยังดำเนินเรื่องอย่างที่เป็นอยู่ Looking for Eric ก็น่าจะเป็นหนังฟีลกู้ดที่อบอุ่นที่สุดเรื่องหนึ่งของปีเลยทีเดียว
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Chloe
Chloe follows a successful Toronto doctor Catherine (Julianne Moore), as she comes to suspect that her husband, David (Liam Neeson) is having an affair - which inevitably leads her to hire a prostitute (Amanda Seyfried's Chloe) to test David's fidelity. But Chloe also has a secret of her own.
Seriously, that is the whole synopsis of this film. In the tradition of paperback pulp novel, Chloe is trashy B-thriller. You could find this type of film in bargain bin, with second rate actors, in third rate production value. But hold the phone here, three high-profile Hollywood stars in Atom Egoyan’s film cannot do all wrong, isn’t it?
Well, with talent people behind the project, it proves that even the most obnoxious premise can have entertaining value. This is undoubtedly Atom Egoyan's most accessible endeavor to date. As his films usually move at glacial pace, lacking of emotional resonance with characters, and require a lot from audience to harvest in them. The result is either you resonance with it or completely don’t give a shit. Chole still has that sort of Egoyan’s touch, but adding more melodrama aspect, and a little bit of cheap thrill to reassure the accessibility.
This film is perfect for actors showcase. Julianne Moore is an ultimate go-to “woman on crisis” actress, since she completely nails in every scene. That teary eyes and subtlety in performance, she effortlessly leads us through her self-discovery. Same praise should go to Amanda Seyfried who is eye-popping (no pun intended) as the title figure, holding her own opposite her powerhouse costars cementing her place as a promising up-and-comer (it’s also her most “revealing” role to date). Only Liam Neeson who has nothing much to do here, he only exists as catalysis to Catherine and Chloe’s meeting. But with limited time he has, he did it quite admirable.
You can compare Chole to films like The Hand That Rocks the Cradle or Single White Female, as the story progress, it only matters and justified by over-the-top twists and revelations - trashy as they may be - prove effective at infusing the genre and talented people who is too good for material. Chloe has effectively established itself as an irresistibly over-the-top thriller that's so enjoyable. You cannot resist its appeal and tasty flavors it delivered.
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