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The Host (2013)
A good movie, an okay book adaptation
I have read the book before the movie came out, but ill give a movie review separate from my book ideals of what it should have been.
As a movie on its own, its good. Not great. They have a little bit of action, and when i say little, i do mean little (under 5 minutes). There are some chrome vehicles, modern looking bland clothing etc. This movie is really about what makes us human. With a love triangle. Not nearly as dominant as it was in twilight. A very interesting premise for a movie. The acting was great, I really loved Jake Abel as Ian O'Shea. Dian kruger added some depth to her seeker attitude. Max Irons I found to be the weakest actor of the bunch, some of his lines were delivered poorly ("so help me"), but what really ties the cast in is William Hurt.He ties them all together, and ads some charm to his cliché lines that makes him very likable. Other noticeable actors were Scot Lawrence (Doc) and Francis Fisher (Maggie), but neither were given the screen time needed to develop any sort of charter, although it would have been ve3ry interesting to see. Nice scenery, and nice shots. The music (and some scene lacking) was great and added a indie touch to it.
Now, based off the book this movie kinda blew it. it was extremely different, cutting out characters and adding things that never were. I personally felt that by making all the Aliens dress the same, drive the same vehicles took away from the depth of the battle between the resistance and aliens. They were supposed to be creative, and find individualism in human hosts, which was very lacking. Instead the movie went in the direction of aliens turning humans into one mass of boring un unique sheep. I also wish they had kept a few of Wanda's experiences from other worlds in the movie, even as flash backs etc. This movie lacked as a sci-fi, as all we see are humans with contacts. It lacked as a romance as her love interest was gone for most of it.
If anything its a good movie about : "what is considered human? a and how shall we react that makes us human".
Not bad, i enjoyed it anyways, and my husband actually stuck around to watch it too lol./
As a movie on its own, its good. Not great. They have a little bit of action, and when i say little, i do mean little (under 5 minutes). There are some chrome vehicles, modern looking bland clothing etc. This movie is really about what makes us human. With a love triangle. Not nearly as dominant as it was in twilight. A very interesting premise for a movie. The acting was great, I really loved Jake Abel as Ian O'Shea. Dian kruger added some depth to her seeker attitude. Max Irons I found to be the weakest actor of the bunch, some of his lines were delivered poorly ("so help me"), but what really ties the cast in is William Hurt.He ties them all together, and ads some charm to his cliché lines that makes him very likable. Other noticeable actors were Scot Lawrence (Doc) and Francis Fisher (Maggie), but neither were given the screen time needed to develop any sort of charter, although it would have been ve3ry interesting to see. Nice scenery, and nice shots. The music (and some scene lacking) was great and added a indie touch to it.
Now, based off the book this movie kinda blew it. it was extremely different, cutting out characters and adding things that never were. I personally felt that by making all the Aliens dress the same, drive the same vehicles took away from the depth of the battle between the resistance and aliens. They were supposed to be creative, and find individualism in human hosts, which was very lacking. Instead the movie went in the direction of aliens turning humans into one mass of boring un unique sheep. I also wish they had kept a few of Wanda's experiences from other worlds in the movie, even as flash backs etc. This movie lacked as a sci-fi, as all we see are humans with contacts. It lacked as a romance as her love interest was gone for most of it.
If anything its a good movie about : "what is considered human? a and how shall we react that makes us human".
Not bad, i enjoyed it anyways, and my husband actually stuck around to watch it too lol./
Rise of the Guardians (2012)
Fresh and exciting, Loved it!
I went to see this with my husband, my daughter and her two friends.
Im a big fan of these newer animated movies (brave, toy story 3 etc.) and this didn't let me down! The typical characters are freshly done, with a modern or different twist.
Santa is called North (Baldwin), has tattoos, an accent and doesn't seem quiet so jolly when he is holding two swords! He is the leader, and not quiet as ho- ho as you would expect for a kids movie.
The Easter bunny is 6 feet tall, can open portals with a tap of his foot, carries boomerangs on him at all times. Oh and he has an Australian accent (finally, a movie i get to hear Hugh Jackmans true accent in). Oh and he gets competitive with North.
The tooth fairy appears to be a humming bird with a strange fixation on teeth, blood and gums. I thought the back story as to why she collects teeth was well thought out.
Jack frost appears to be a kid, even though he was voiced by Chris pine who is 30 or something like that, it didn't detract, and it was a well done job. (the girls LOVED him ahem ahem). Deep, troubled, and self doubting, but with a good heart, its not hard to see why, My favorite was Sand man, whose power is way cool to watch.
Pitch the main evil bad guy in this was done by Jude Law. Very well done as well.
This movie has all sorts of messages; don't give up, believe in yourself, and that sometimes adults need help too.it also shows what happens between 2 people with similar feelings, and how if you don't get them under control, you can turn bad.
The kids were totally enamored. I was too. It didn't feel long, it was the perfect length.
Masterfully told, action packed and super cute moments as well. I love the yeti's!
Im a big fan of these newer animated movies (brave, toy story 3 etc.) and this didn't let me down! The typical characters are freshly done, with a modern or different twist.
Santa is called North (Baldwin), has tattoos, an accent and doesn't seem quiet so jolly when he is holding two swords! He is the leader, and not quiet as ho- ho as you would expect for a kids movie.
The Easter bunny is 6 feet tall, can open portals with a tap of his foot, carries boomerangs on him at all times. Oh and he has an Australian accent (finally, a movie i get to hear Hugh Jackmans true accent in). Oh and he gets competitive with North.
The tooth fairy appears to be a humming bird with a strange fixation on teeth, blood and gums. I thought the back story as to why she collects teeth was well thought out.
Jack frost appears to be a kid, even though he was voiced by Chris pine who is 30 or something like that, it didn't detract, and it was a well done job. (the girls LOVED him ahem ahem). Deep, troubled, and self doubting, but with a good heart, its not hard to see why, My favorite was Sand man, whose power is way cool to watch.
Pitch the main evil bad guy in this was done by Jude Law. Very well done as well.
This movie has all sorts of messages; don't give up, believe in yourself, and that sometimes adults need help too.it also shows what happens between 2 people with similar feelings, and how if you don't get them under control, you can turn bad.
The kids were totally enamored. I was too. It didn't feel long, it was the perfect length.
Masterfully told, action packed and super cute moments as well. I love the yeti's!