You know there is something wrong when Vin Diesel is the best thing in this movie. Although it's from a person who brought you the greatest courtroom-drama ever like"12 Angry Men and "The Verdict". This movie is a complete failure. It's like a veteran magician who forget how to play his tricks.
"Find Me Guilty" based on true story of the longest trail ever in the history of America. Jacky Dinorscio (Diesel) was already received 30 years sentence in jail when he and other member of crime family in NY have to go to the court. 20 defendants have their own defence attorney except Jacky Dee who really want to defend himself because his lawyer is the one who responsible for his 30 years in jail.
The movie started with sheer energy by Vin Deisel's enthuastic performance. But, for no appearance reason, we was given with the parade of boredom. There's many of astonishingly boring courtroom situation (even the jokes from Deisel can't save). And then, there's a secondary character which we really didn't care about (because the movie also didn't seem to care much). Like a federal prosecutor (played completely over-the-top by Linus Roache) who try to make Jackie's life a little bit harder. The Judge (Ron Silver) who is so ridiculous in the scene about what happened to Jackie's mother. And one of defence attorney Klandis (The Man from "Station Agent", Peter Dinklage) who seems to be interesting, but then, they made him almost disappear in the second part of movie.
Another thing that bother me the most is the way Sidney Lumet handle Mafia in this movie. I know that we suppose to root for them because they are on the good side here (according to the movie). But one thing you can't do is to make them L&C (lovable&cuteable). In the scene where all crime loard, drug dealer, extorter, trafficker ran to the juries because they wanted to hug and kiss them. This make me quite sick and upset to the Mafia's image that they wanted us to see.
But hey! Vin Deisel is so good in here (that's just so surprising). His charm (?!) and humour make this movie so watchable. In his final speech which he deliver the famous line from movie's title really worth to take a look. It's shame that Diesel's solid performance is undermined by the lackadaisical pacing of the film (not to mentioned longness of the movie), which drags towards the end that was not so "shocking" afterall.
hi! it's not a good idea na about Flicker book becuz someone (khun the grinning cheshire cat - anyway her blog is cool, should visit na ja) confirmed at my curious blog that this book is very fun la.
Pls reconsider naaaaa.....
For the War Within, i haven't seen the DVD ley, where did u get it?
One input, actually your blog is very attractive and seem like you're very keen on movies (oh! i'm really very sincere na ja ). I like your English writing. However, it'll be more mass reading if you write or add in Thai language na. So more people can read it and they won't miss the good movie reviews here.
Just drop here to say hi to you na. Don't have much freetime lately but I'll keep visiting you na. P.S. พูดไทยได้ด้วยอะ แอบช๊อค ทีหลังเขียนภาษาไทยบ่อยๆ นะ แบบว่าแอบขี้เกียจแปล อิอิ
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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I love your acronym L&C...so cute.
Seem like this movie should be skipped...better go for your recommendation, Guantanamo...
Also, thanks for yr book reco na, very interesting. But my next stop is Water Wing...remember? The one that u reco in my blog long time ago.