Tag Archives: Comedy

Magic in the Moonlight (2014) ☆☆☆(3/4) : She does something to him~

Posted on August 22, 2014 by kaist455

 “Magic in the Moonlight” is as lightweight as you can expect from a minor Woody Allen film. Although it is not as impressive as “Midnight in Paris”(2011), it is a nice fluffy diversion from his previous work “Blue Jasmine”(2013), and … Continue reading →

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Neighbors (2014) ☆☆☆(3/4) : Young Parents Vs. Fraternity Boys

Posted on July 3, 2014 by kaist455

 Although hampered by its weak story and shaky characterization, “Neighbors” tries many gross or outrageous things to maintain its comic momentum, and I must duly report that the movie did a fairly nice job of inducing me and the other … Continue reading →

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Frances Ha (2012) ☆☆☆(3/4) : Lightweight aimlessness in black and white

Posted on June 29, 2014 by kaist455

 When I watched “Frances Ha” around the end of last year, I was amused by its lightweight charm. I briefly mentioned it along with other good films in my annual movie list of 2013, and I thought I will probably … Continue reading →

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Why Don’t You Play in Hell? (2013) ☆☆☆(3/4) : A bloody filmmaking to die for

Posted on June 15, 2014 by kaist455

 I could not enjoy well the first part of Japanese black comedy film “Why Don’t You Play in Hell?” because nearly all of its characters are too hysterical or delusional or idiotic in each own way. They frequently look and … Continue reading →

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Safety Not Guaranteed (2012) ☆☆☆(3/4) : Predictability Not Guaranteed

Posted on June 14, 2014 by kaist455

 First, let me talk a bit about my personal movie term “coin toss movie”. While it does not specify any particular genre, I sometimes use this term whenever I come across a certain type of film whose plot mostly depends … Continue reading →

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The Grand Budapest Hotel (2014) ☆☆☆1/2(3.5/4) : Welcome to the Wes Anderson Hotel

Posted on March 23, 2014 by kaist455

 In last year, I purchased “The Wes Anderson Collection” written by my acquaintance Matt Zoller Seitz, the book which is still looking upon me in the bookcase above my laboratory desk. I have not delved into this big, lovely hardcover … Continue reading →

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Matterhorn (2013) ☆☆☆(3/4) : An odd companionship suddenly coming into his life

Posted on February 3, 2014 by kaist455

  Around the first few minutes of small Dutch film “Matterhorn”, I had some ideas about what it was going to do, and the movie did not go far from my expectation. The premise of its story is a familiar … Continue reading →

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Inside Llewyn Davis (2013) ☆☆☆1/2(3.5/4) : Play it again, Llewyn

Posted on February 3, 2014 by kaist455

  “Inside Llewyn Davis” is probably the most restrained work from the Coen brothers, but it is probably the most atmospheric film from these talented brothers who has freely moved between various genres to delight(and punch) us for many years. … Continue reading →

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Gloria (2013) ☆☆☆1/2(3.5/4) : Go, Gloria, Go!

Posted on February 3, 2014 by kaist455

 Like its plain heroine, Chilean film “Gloria” will grow on you after watching it. She is merely an ordinary middle-aged lady at first, and we just observe several things in her daily life which brighten or sadden her, but we … Continue reading →

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American Hustle (2013) ☆☆☆1/2(3.5/4) : That ‘70s Hustle

Posted on January 9, 2014 by kaist455

 “American Hustle” dances along with a bunch of colorful characters roaming around their groovy era, and it does its dance as long as it can under its cheerful tone. Even when we are not entirely sure about who is conning … Continue reading →

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