Sunday, June 3, 2012
Xingu (SIFF 2012) - Movie Review
"Xingu" is based on the true story of three brothers looking for adventure who end up changing the course of Brazilian history. Told in dramatic fashion with an emphasis on sweeping visuals that make the jungles as much of a character in the story as any of the people, this movie draws its audience in to the story and makes everyone feel like they are part of a truly historic experience.
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Friday, June 1, 2012
Kong Curling (SIFF 2012) - Movie Review
"Kong Curling" is a Norwegian movie that centers around a competitive curling team and the personal struggles they must overcome to maintain their reign as the kings of one of the world's most unique sports.
That may sound like a really odd backdrop for a gripping drama, but this tale is actually a comedy that has no shortage whatsoever of hilarious moments to go alongside what is actually a very heart warming story.
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Wednesday, May 30, 2012
As Luck Would Have It (SIFF 2012) Movie Review
This was a late addition to my SIFF schedule and I'm glad I was able to check it out. "La Chispa de la Vida" aka "As Luck Would Have It" is part drama, part comedy, part social commentary, and part satire which can really be a deadly combination if not done well.
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Monday, May 28, 2012
Battleship - Movie Review
Since it was first announced that the classic board game "Battleship" would be turned in to a major motion picture, people wondered just what type of story could possibly be written to justify a full length feature film.
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Adam Godley
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Alexander Skarsgård
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Billy Slaughter
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Brooklyn Decker
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David Jensen
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Griff Furst
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Hamish Linklater
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Jerry Ferrara
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Jesse Plemons
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Joe Chrest
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John Tui
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Kerry Cahill
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Liam Neeson
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Liz Wicker
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Marcus Lyle Brown
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Rami Malek
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Rihanna
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Tadanobu Asano
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Taylor Kitsch
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