Captain Phillips
- Suspenseful? Yes. Masterpiece? Not quite, but close. The film maintains tension for about 2 hours, a feat which is far from easy (especially for a biopic). However, it doesn't seem to utilize its setting to full effect (I thought more time should be spent on the main ship) and falls short of thriller perfection. Nonetheless, the film is fraught with tension and showcases memorable performances from both Tom Hanks at the helm and all the supporting players. Tom Hanks just nails his role and makes the real life character seem like a genuine hero. The film's final act is particularly well executed (and awesome).
- Rating: 4 out of 5
- A film that should be seen in theaters (in 3-D or IMAX) or not at all. The film is an experience, and one that demands viewing on the big screen. The image above is a perfect example; it fails to capture the sheer scale and impact the film has on a screen 20x its size. Director Alfonso Cuaron has created a space epic that perfectly utilizes computer generated technology to craft a tale of survival in a way that's both artfully done and spectacular to no end. This a film that isn't as much about plot as it is about spectacle and innovation. Truly worth the price of admission.
- Rating: 4.5 out of 5
Insidious: Chapter 2
- An admirable follow up to the original. Definitely delivers on the scares (had a few jumps in the theater myself) and the stylistics. It cleverly taps into the original and plays with the "rules" laid down in the first installment. Overall, a worthy sequel to the entertaining original).
- Rating: 4 out of 5
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