John Hein (aSpaceCowboy)

Billy Elliot R

The opening credit sequence backed with "Cosmic Dancer" was the only thing that grabbed my attention the whole movie.

Room In Rome (habitacion En Roma) Unrated

-"And what if I'm not Russian?"
-"Come on, you have to be Russian. I love that."
-"Well, then I am.

Room in Rome is an Italian film that follows two women and there sexual escapades in a hotel room.

While this movie tries desperately hard to be sypathetic and artistic, it does nothing more than recycle love story trash that breaks itself down into two different intertwining serpents. Three minutes of storytelling and three minutes of untriggered softcore porn, an alternating pattern that goes on for two hours.

Nothing about how these two met or why the less curious half continues to be involed make any sense or are even explained.

The writing is bad. And I mean bad. It's trying to be a love story, but neither lead acts liek they're in love. They act like they bored and just to to occupy there own time. The script piles on nauseating word choices, progressive pretentiousness and sexplotives. The acting performances only make these traits worse.

Other than the atrotious writting and little attention to character development, of which Room in Rome seems to be most about, is the constant reminder of sex. As the film went on it seemed like there always had to be someone completely nude on screen. The movie would stopped at a hault if there wasn't full frontal exposure during every frame.

Memento R

This is a very unique thriller. this type of movie is rarely seen. The start of the movie appears to be the end, therefore you assume it's all about reviewing the previous events to see how it relates to the opening scene. But it's not that way at all. it's shown in reverse. the movie is playing backwards. it's the kind of movie that doesn't entirely make sense until to reach the end. it's just amazing how this was filmed. there was an extensive use of foreshadow that tends to give you a "Deja Vu" feeling as the film progresses. i dont want to ruin anything, but the ending will surprise you as it surprised me. it can be a difficult movie to follow so you may need to see this a few times before you fully grasp it's message. honestly, this is one of the best revenge movies anyone will ever see. Leonard seems to forget everything after an hour or so unless he really consintrates on what his doing and where he is. But, he can't make new memories and is stuck with the ones he has up to his wife's murder. There was a point in this movie where he wakes up and believes his wife was next to him in bed and went to the bathroom. I believe he didn't ever think his wife was actually dead. I believe he created this image in his mind and tattooed what he wants to believe on his body so he'd continue life with a neverending vengeance. Or maybe being half asleep just creates an unconsious dillusion...

Sleuth PG

This psychological thriller deserves more appreciation. It has a brilliant script, beautiful scenery, and two exciting performances by two very talented actors. There?s not a bore or dull moment in plain view which gives Sleuth a near perfected work of art.

A young hairdresser named Milo Tindle is invited to a greeting with his lover?s husband, Andrew Wyke. It?s all just fun and games with the ol? prow. A simple conversation over the woman that ties them together ? Marguerite ? soon turns into a rather funny sort of action, but is taken too far when a gun is fired and a man disappears. But it?s only now, that the game truly begins.

It?s difficult to say how much I admire the plot without unveiling any hidden aspects? but I?ll try. A game is all it is, really. Just a game; A ravage struggle between two men which is taken too seriously. The way it precedes is so non- expecting. There?s nothing predictable about it. Just when you think you?ve got everything figured, a new surprise comes a-knockin?. All the twists and turns will make your head spin. You really have no idea what?s going to happen next, but you desperately want to find out. Simply put, it?s a funhouse ith no escape. You become a part of the game.

BOOM! That was the sound of Michael Caine blowing your mind He plays a shady, devious, little twitter whom reinvents the game?s rules. He?s cunning, stealthy, crude, crass, sly. Almost villain-like. He captures the essence of a real maniac. Not in the sort of ?serial killer? manner, but more like that of a trickster.

Laurence Olivier was the master of the show! He brought so much energy and life to his character. In his funhouse of toys and games he actually seemed like a kid. The innocence, sent, smile, joy and freedom felt natural and convincing. He wasn?t like a kid, he was a kid.

All of enchantment and majestic of these two flawless performances made Sleuth a mastering piece of art. All it had was two actors ? TWOACTORS! It worked out more than expected? Let the games begins.