When Cloverfield stormed the big screen in Godzilla-like fashion, it was clear producer J.J. Abrams was on to something. The film followed a group of adults that found themselves in the dead-center of an alien attack - with the “survivors” documenting the events using a camcorder. Now, when the film ended, viewers had absolutely no idea what was happening or whether or not humanity managed to secure the upper hand in the alien invasion. And to be honest, that was half the fun.
This time, Abrams has made it clear this latest Cloverfield-themed production is not a sequel - although it could easily have been dubbed that way. While the original Cloverfield was set in one of the most populated cities on the planet, this “blood relative” as
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Abrams and his Bad Robot Productions team still a stellar job of keeping this Cloverfield film on the downlow. It wasn’t until mid-January that we even knew another Cloverfield film was being produced - proving once more, as he did so well with Star Wars: The Force Awakens, that Abrams is a master of secrecy.
With that said, I don’t believe this film was in need of the Cloverfield tag line. Sure, it’s called Cloverfield now, but the original plot came from a script that had absolutely nothing to do with Cloverfield. For the most part, that script - while was originally titled, The Cellar, is what viewers will see on the big screen - minus the ending, of course, which is honestly the only part of the movie that has anything remotely to do with the film’s title.
Regardless, this is a film more about monsters than aliens (yes, there’s a difference), evident from the marketing scheme that rightly states, “monsters come in many forms.” This psychological thriller is told through the eyes of its lead, portrayed exquisitely by Mary Elizabeth Winstead. In many ways, the reaction of Winstead’s character is exactly that of moviegoers, causing this film to be far more compelling and realistic than anyone could have
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The car crash in those opening moments is completely unnerving, not to mention unexpected. It might even scare the poop right out of you with its spontaneousness. And as much as I’d love to delve into the hectic, chaotic climax - it’s one of those occasions that’s been left to be seen than heard (but it’s crazy!).
While Winstead is wonderful in the role of the victim-turned-ass kicker, 10 Cloverfield Lane lives and dies with the awesome performance by John Goodman. With countless roles under his belt, Goodman has established a devoted following over the years - but he’ll definitely have newfound popularity after this role. Goodman is as effective as he is creepy, flipping back and forth between a good-hearted man and a methodical and domineering captive.
It’s rare for a character like Goodman’s Howard to convey this many face shifts in one film. His past is clouded with mystery, while his sensibilities appear to have kept everyone in the bunker alive - and based on what viewers will learn about him, you - like Michelle - will find it impossible to ever truly trust the man. He’s overbearing, paranoid as all get-out - and based on Goodman’s previous roles in films like The Gambler and The Hangover III (yes, I went there), it’s obvious he was the absolute perfect selection for this
“Extraordinary: The Stan Romanek Story” is a documentary featuring Stan Romanek and his ties to what some believe is the connection to aliens and forces beyond ourselves. Stan Romanek is an individual who claims to have been first abducted in the year 2000, and since then has been trying to share his experiences. With the help of J3FILMS, Romanek’s story is brought to the eyes of thousands in a documentary featuring his twenty years of encounters. Because “Extraordinary” documents a controversial topic, criticism can be expected from viewers of the film, as many have expressed since its release. Despite the backlash, many of these viewers find that the closing message from the film rings true; that the human race is most likely not alone, and
Most people are likely to relate Hollywood with money. If a person lives in the Hollywood area, people assume she or he is probably rich. If she or he is a Hollywood movie star, the person probably makes a lot of money. Therefore, to follow that line of thought, when Hollywood producers make a movie, they make it just for money. And some filmmakers do seem to make films only for the money the movies will earn. The action movie "Die Hard", the fantasy movie "Star Wars", and the adventure movie "Jurassic Park" are examples of exciting movies that were made just for the money by satisfying the audiences' appetite for escapism.
As I previously mentioned, although the director’s cut and the original versions of a movie are generally the same, there are slight differences. Since a director’s cut excludes certain details from the original version, you may be missing out on some of what Hollywood loves to portray to their audiences. If you like to be challenged in your movie experience by having to think about what’s going on, or simply like seeing all the violence and gore of a viscous fight, piercing nail, or bloody eye-balls, you may want to take a second look at what version you are about to watch.
When one looks at a reboot of a movie, it is essential to seek a balance of staying true to the old story, while giving it a breath of fresh thoughts. For the story Robocop, the stories being made thirty years apart, it would have a different audience in 2014 than it did in 1984. This audience would require different aspects from cinema, such as flashier effects, more intricate costumes, and a simpler plot. While these changes appeased the younger audiences of the age, the changes left the older crowd as well as the people with different tastes betrayed. Although the new movie had more grandiose and flashy effects and costumes, it lacked charm and had mediocre script writing.
Movies have different genres. They range from documentaries to science fiction films. Some may be make believe with a very enticing theme, or they consist of straight facts that may or may not bore the audience depending on what the particular individual finds interesting. A particular movie depicts an event that occurs in 1986 where a small town's elementary school became the target to a genius lunatic. What is a miracle? Well, The Cokeville Miracle has a lasting impression on anyone who views it because it is based on a real event, the "coincidences", and the background music.
In "Speed", a smart cop (played by Keanu Reeves) who works with a bus driver (played by Sandra Bullock) to help keep a bus going at speed so it does not set the bomb that has been placed on board, off. The sequel, only Bullock returns, and the story involves a cruise liner. The reason the movie does not work is that it seems too familiar and has too much weak dialogue and not enough characterization to keep things moving. It also, unlike the original, does not have enough exciting action sequences. The sequel could have been good, but no Keanu made it tough; it might have faired better if they had junked a sequel idea and tried to do something
The film “Furious 7” by James Wan is a successful movie that gives off thrill, tears, and entertainment all at once. The film immediately starts off with lots of action and car stunts that look awesome, on top of that, the entertainment of the film is incredible that keeps you awake throughout the whole movie. Even though the movie is action-filled, the movie sets off a memorable goodbye tribute to Paul Walker who died on a car accident while half way through the movie.
As a fan of cinema, I was excited to do this project on what I had remembered as a touching portrait on racism in our modern society. Writer/Director Paul Haggis deliberately depicts his characters in Crash within the context of many typical ethnic stereotypes that exist in our world today -- a "gangbanger" Latino with a shaved head and tattoos, an upper-class white woman who is discomforted by the sight of two young Black kids, and so on -- and causes them to rethink their own prejudices during their "crash moment" when they realize the racism that exists within themselves.
The film, Fruitvale Station, is based upon a true story of a young, unarmed African American male, Oscar, who was shot by a Caucasian BART police officer. The film displays the final twenty-fours of Oscar Grant’s lives going through his struggles, triumphs, and eager search to change his life around. There will be an analysis of the sociological aspects displayed throughout the movie that show racism, prejudice, and discrimination.
...the predominant theme of disorientation and lack of understanding throughout the film. The audience is never clear of if the scene happening is authentic or if there is a false reality.
Though the storyline often takes back seat to the special effects and fight sequences, it...
When we see movies we often expect a happy ending with the conflict of the movie to
The film The Green Mile was originally written by Stephen King and later directed by Frank Darabont. It is based on the guards and inmates of a penitentiary’s Death Row during the great depression. There is a certain monotony that comes with working on Death Row and Paul Edgecomb, played by Tom Hanks, has become numb to the fact that he is paid to take lives; that is until John Coffey gets sentenced to death and is sent to Paul’s “green mile”. John Coffey is a very large black man that was accused of rape and murder of two little girls, and in the 1930’s having charges like that brought upon you was grounds for the death penalty, especially for a black man in the south.
Interstellar, directed by Christopher Nolan, was a very complex and interesting sci-fi movie. This movie in particular has a lot of factors playing into the movie. Everyone is able to find their favorite part about the movie, and various people can watch this movie and connect with it. This movie came out in 2014, and shocked millions of people by its intense ending. Interstellar was awarded for best visual effects, and then nominated for many other things including, best original score, best sound mixing, and best sound effects which played a huge role in making the movie. The image and sound complement each other, but I thought that image dominated over sound because there were so many silent moments throughout the movie. I thought the plot
Nightcrawler, a 2014 film directed by Dan Gilroy, depicts a driven man, Lou, desperate for work, muscles into the world of L.A. crime journalism. He blurs the line between observer and participant, and engages in controversial practice to capture the freshest materials for broadcast news. The film is dramatized to entertain the audience, however it reveals the inconvenient truth behind the news industry of forsaking professional principles for the sake of higher audience rating. With reference to Network, directed by Sidney Lumet in 1976, the attraction of violence will be discussed as well as its unfortunate impact on journalism ethnics. A case study of the American newspaper, The New York Post, will as well be included to further