7. Shall We Dance (Peter Chelsom, 2004) adapted from Shall We Dance? (Masayuki Suo, Japan, 1996) In the original film, Shohei is a content but a bit bored accountant and family man. One day, while he is travelling by train, he catches a glimpse of Mai in a dance school. He decides to secretly enroll for dancing lessons, which he begins attending every Wednesday night. However, his wife, Masako, thinks that he has an affair an hires a private detective to follow him. Masayki Suo directs a film that combines social and psychological depth, with an intriguing depth and a number of comedy bits, thus managing to present a pictyre that is both highly entertaining and provides "food for thought." Along with the wonderful performances of Koji Yakusho …show more content…
Sadako's exit from the TV is a clear example of the two and one of the most iconic (and horrific) images of the genre. Gore Verbinski managed to retain the atmosphere of the original, presenting a spine-chilling film that benefits the most from its cinematography, sound, and the great performance by Naomi Watts in the protagonist role. The social message however, was practically nowhere to be found. 9. Bangkok Dangerous (Pang Brothers, 2008) adapted from Bangkok Dangerous (Pang Brothers, Thailand, 2000) The original film concerns Kong, a deaf-mute attendant at an underground shooting range, whose talent in marksmanship is discovered by a hired assassin named Joe, who sets him on murdering corrupt capitalists. Eventually, Kong falls in love with Fon, a pharmacist's clerk. However, the cycle of violence that opens when Joe's girlfriend is raped, will not easily let him pursue his love interest. The movie has a permeating "undergoround" sense, which is assisted by the rapid-cut montage, the greenish fluorescent lights, similar with those in Wong Kar-wai's films and the pervasive violence that seems to exist everywhere in
Now, so Liang got all dressed up and waited and waited for Wong-Suk to come... and he finally did, but not to see her dance.
Through these, the portrayal of the complex nature of happiness is shown to contribute to the enduring value of the film through the realistic style of the film and by showing different perspectives on the same person showing the audience that different people view actions in different
The film the Assassination of Jesse James - by the coward Robert Ford is a historical western drama based on a novel about a real American outlaw who lived during the 19th century . The novel, with the same title as the movie, is written by the author Ron Hansen and first published in 1983. The film is directed by Andrew Domnik and produced in 2007 by, among others, Brad Pitt, who even plays the main character Jesse James. Other characters are performed by Sam Shepard (Frank James), Casey Affleck (Robert ”Bob” Ford), Sam Rockwell (Charley Ford), Paul Schneider (James ”Dick” Liddil), Jeremy Renner (Wood Hite), Garret Dillahunt (Ed Miller) and Mary-Louise Parker (Zerelda ”Zee” James).
The protagonist Bryan Mills (Liam Neeson) is a retired agent from the Central Intelligence Agency who is divorced and a prideful father of a 17 year old daughter named Kim (Maggie Grace). Bryan retired the CIA in order to be closer to his daughter and by doing so he also moved to California were her daughter and ex-wife live. The main conflict arises whenever Bryan’s daughter asks permission to go on vacation to Paris, although Bryan is very hesitant at first he comes to conclude that he wants her daughter to be happy and by doing so he allows her to go on her trip with her other friend Amanda (Katie Cassidy). After receiving consent and arriving at Paris the two girls meet a Parisian named Peter (Nicolas Giraud) who offers to give a ride on a taxi for a ride downtown to the two ladies. This piece of offering is what leads to the kidnapping of
suicide. After they plan to get married, Yang admits to Shui Ta that he is
...successful collaboration of sound, colour, camera positioning and lighting are instrumental in portraying these themes. The techniques used heighten the suspense, drama and mood of each scene and enhance the film in order to convey to the spectator the intended messages.
...s more and more irritated by Chin-Kee. It comes to a point where he has a fight with Chin-Kee (207). At the end of the fight, Danny manages to knock off Chin-Kee's mask, which reveals his true identity as the Monkey King (212). Danny is transformed back to Jin Wang. Jin realizes he should be happy with whom he really is and that transformations are not necessary. Through these back and forth transformations, Jin finally is at peace with his true identity and who he should continue to be.
The film's plot takes place during the Han Dynasty, where Fa Mulan, daughter of aged warrior Fa Zhou, impersonates a man to take her father's place during a general conscription to counter a Hun invasion.
We start out seeing the main character Mr. Chiu and his wife finishing their honeymoon, enjoying lunch. It is revealed the Mr. Chiu had just battled and overcome Hepatitis, and seems to be recovering at this time. Then, at a nearby table, a policeman who is eating with a fellow officer spills his tea on Mr. Chiu purposefully. After a few brief words, Mr. Chiu is arrested and framed as being a “saboteur”, which comes into play later
...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.
Baz Luhrmann has done this film in a unique and brilliant way, with help of the above, and of course a great loved story as a base.
However, before we can begin to examine the real target of the movie's satire, it is first necessary to have an understanding of the movie and its characters. The movie stars three students, Terry Khoo, Liu Kok Pin and Ang Boon Hock who are in the EM3 stream. Terry Khoo, who is also the narrator in the movie, is portrayed as a chubby and clumsy spoilt brat, whose mother is overly paternalistic. Mrs. Khoo, who is decked in white for most of the movie to no doubt show a similarity between her and the PAP government who also have a white uniform, makes all the decisions for her children, and believes that they should be lucky to have such a responsible mother. While Terry is happy to accept this situation, his elder sister Selena is more rebellious and repeatedly demands her freedom. Liu Kok Pin is a student whose ability in English and Maths is weak. His mother, Mrs. Liu takes it upon herself to discipline Kok Pin to ensure that he scores well in his tests in school, while brushing aside his natural talent in art.
...n (Director) mistakenly seems to believe can carry the whole film. On the strength "based on a true story", he has rejected attention-grabbing characters, an imaginative plot, and unforgettable villains.
The movie uses drama and action mixed together. The emotions of the men when one of
Most reviewers overall enjoyed the movie very much. Christopher Null gave the movie four out of five stars and said it was “perfection and a good memorable film”. Steven Rhodes also says it is a good film “It's the sort of film that will leave you exhausted but glad you came.” (http://www.imdb.com/Reviews/210/21041) However from a woman’s point of view the film was barbaric and violent, “it's socially irresponsible and repellent in its graphic depictions of extreme violence and brutality,” says Susan Granger. (http://www.speakers-podium.com/susangranger.) I, however, even though I am a female I enjoyed the film very much. It has become one of my favorite movies because I feel like I can relate to the topic very much because I wish I was just able to let go and do what I really want to do. Everyone has his or her own opinion of things so you should see the movie and see how you react to it.