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Inherent Vice (2014) ☆☆☆(3/4) : A Californian film noir shrouded in marijuana haze
At the end of my reserved review on Paul Thomas Anderson’s previous work “The Master” (2012), I asked, “What will be the next step for him?” I could not get the answer at that time, but now I’ve got it … Continue reading
The Humbling (2014) ☆☆1/2 (2.5/4): A ‘romance’ before his last act
Like King Lear, the aging hero of “The Humbling” is a character to be played with age and experience. He feels getting old and tired more than ever as he faces the last act of his remaining life, and he … Continue reading
Cheap Thrills (2013) ☆☆☆(3/4) : They will be ready for anything….
“Cheap Thrills” is a mean, vicious black comedy with recognizable human traits as its major driving factor. Some of the uncomfortable behaviors presented in the film are so cringe-inducing that we cannot help but roll our eyes with more horror … Continue reading
The Good Lie (2014) ☆☆☆(3/4) : From Sudan to America
“The Good Lie” approaches to its simple story with not only good intention but also honest attitude, and that is a good thing. While it is partially about the kindness of strangers, it is mainly about how its outsider characters … Continue reading
Open Windows (2014) ☆☆☆(3/4) : A thriller unfolded within one laptop screen
As a thriller literally unfolded within one laptop screen during most of its running time, “Open Windows” is more entertaining than expected. Its storytelling device is an apparent gimmick to say the least, but the movie uses it to full … Continue reading
Cake (2014) ☆☆1/2(2.5/4) : Broken Body, Broken Mind, and Cake
There are good parts in “Cake” which almost make it look like a film worthwhile to watch, and then there are also bad parts which could have been discarded or modified without any serious problem. The movie wants to … Continue reading
The Kingdom of Dreams and Madness (2013) ☆☆☆(3/4): Studio Ghibli in Twilight
As a gentle tribute to one great animation director who has been one of the key leading figure in Studio Ghibli, Japanese documentary “The Kingdom of Dreams and Madness” has a bittersweet quality considering the uncertain future of Studio Ghibli … Continue reading
The Hundred-Foot Journey (2014) ☆☆(2/4) : A sweet but mellow cuisine conflict
“The Hundred-Foot Journey” is a sweet but mellow cuisine conflict which gets clumsily overcooked during its first half and then gets tediously undercooked during its second half. I like some ingredients of its main course, and it is surely … Continue reading
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Tagged Cooking, Family, Fast food restaurant, Father and son, Immigrant
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Million Dollar Arm (2014) ☆☆1/2(2.5/4) : Another outsourcing from India
“Million Dollar Arm” is a mild sports movie with a little dose of good will and local flavor. You can easily guess what you are going to get if you are aware of that this is your average Disney family … Continue reading
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Tagged Baseball, Real-life figure, Real-life story, Sports, Sports agent
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Big Eyes (2014) ☆☆☆(3/4) : Behind those big eyes
What is the standard of good art? Or is there really such a standard like that? Mostly shying away from these interesting questions evoked by its fascinating real-life story, Tim Burton’s new film “Big Eyes” takes a rather plain, earnest … Continue reading
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Tagged Art, Courtroom, Husband and Wife, Painter, Real-life figure, Real-life story
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