Edward Cantillo (EdwardGump)
Edward's Recent Reviews
Men in Black III
PG-13
Plot/Summary,In Men in Black 3, Agents J (Will Smith) and K (Tommy Lee Jones) are back...in time. J has seen some inexplicable things in his 15 years with the Men in Black, but nothing, not even aliens, perplexes him as much as his wry, reticent partner. But when K's life and the fate of the planet are put at stake, Agent J will have to travel back in time to put things right. J discovers that there are secrets to the universe that K never told him -- secrets that will reveal themselves as he teams up with the young Agent K (Josh Brolin) to save his partner, the agency, and the future of humankind.
My Review
Black suits comin,and they sure hell are back with a bang. After 10 years,after that thing(Mib 2) there is finally another Men in Black movie which is being directed by the director of the very first. Barry Sonnenfield is back in the directors chair for Men in Black,and when that was annouced i was pumped cause the first which he directed was good,the second one which he didn't direct was an unholy abomination. But it looks like our agents are going back in time to restore their name as good characters in what could have been a good franchise. This time an alien named Borris the animal has escaped from the moon to go back in time and has killed Agent K,K was erased from exsitance and J must go back in time,with 24 hours on the line to save the world from an invasion and his partner.
Spirited Away
PG
Plot/Summary,Master animation director Hayao Miyazaki follows up on his record-breaking 1997 opus Princess Mononoke with this surreal Alice in Wonderland-like tale about a lost little girl. The film opens with ten-year-old Chihiro riding along during a family outing as her father races through remote country roads. When they come upon a blocked tunnel, her parents decide to have a look around -- even though Chihiro finds the place very creepy. When they pass through the tunnel, they discover an abandoned amusement park. As Chihiro's bad vibes continue, her parents discover an empty eatery that smells of fresh food. After her mother and father help themselves to some tasty purloined morsels, they turn into giant pigs. Chihiro understandably freaks out and flees. She learns that this very weird place, where all sorts of bizarre gods and monsters reside, is a holiday resort for the supernatural after their exhausting tour of duty in the human world. Soon after befriending a boy named Haku, Chihiro learns the rules of the land: one, she must work , as laziness of any kind is not tolerated; and two, she must take on the new moniker of Sen. If she forgets her real name, Haku tells her, then she will never be permitted to leave.
My Review
If this is the only film that master animator director Hayo Miyazaki directed and written that got an oscar man this Ghibli fan is piss. For quite a while now i have been watching many Ghibli films because i was on the search for good anime not so violent and without nudity anime's. But now i know i have not only found great anime films but great films in general and deserve great recognition and praise. I believe that everyone should watch a Ghibli film,for they are great films with small(and sometimes intense violence) but on most occasions are just beautifully crafted and complex kid's films that deserve Oscar's. This is Spirited Away. Spirited Away is a wonderous Fantasy that revolves around a young girl,Chhiiro,trapped in the spiriit world. When her parents undergo a mysterious transformation(into pigs) she must call upon the courage she never knew she had to free herself and her mother and father to the human world. This film is without a doubt inspired by Alice in wonderland but is a little different in way's i like and enjoy the movie for. This film is filled with astonishing animation and epic adventure,it is a dazzling masterpiece that must not be forgotten. I give the spirit world in Spirited Away a 5 out of 5.
Edward's Favorite Movies
Forrest Gump
PG-13
''My momma always said, "Life was like a box of chocolates. You never know what you're gonna get." '' Forrest Gump, while not intelligent, has accidentally been present at many historic moments, but his true love, Jenny, eludes him. : Momma Gump gives out that memorable life lesson ever - among others - to her gifted son as to see how unpredictable things would get when you see or do them by luck. As such, they were miracles that shaped your way of life forever. Forrest Gump is an inspiring epic film that resonates the nostalgia of the days bygone and a touching story that defines moments for the man who is no different than everyone else due to his intelligence, making it THE BEST MOVIE EVER in the genre of historical drama. It's also a fine love story for the parts focusing on the boy and girl who take paths of their own, even if it not forgetting each other. I liked it how the titular character had his image digitally inserted into archival footage of people like John F. Kennedy, and while he wasn't real, he did at least leave a mark on history forever. Even more important than that was how influentially strong his mom, Jenny, and Lt. Dan made on Forrest's life by the relationships he had through them. With those things that's what I liked about a movie so well-made that I always yearn to see it again all the time. BONUS APPEARANCE: In his first ever filming role a young Haley Joel Osment plays the son of Forrest.he characters all seem to have their fair share of problems: For instance Jenny stumbles from one bad trip to another, Lieutenant Dan loses his legs, then his mind at war, while everybody else seems to engage in acts of relentless and tragic idiocy. All through this Forrest is the pinnacle and rock that anchors all the proceedings, the unchanging element. He sees the world in simple terms, intent on doing the right thing. In this movie it's not Forrest that's retarded, it's indeed the rest of the world. Forrest Gump mentions and addresses many of the crucial American wounds of the 20th century such as: Vietnam, relationships with African-Americans, drugs, capitalism and the mistreatment of women. Naturally Forrest himself takes the morally upright line on all of these, he fights in Vietnam then rejects war as hell, makes best friends with the African-American Bubba, rejects drugs, becomes a national sporting hero, makes a million without even trying, looks for love with Jenny but loses her despite treating her better than any other man ever did. The interactions and contradictions between Forrest and his more worldly, more cynical cast-mates is the source of much humour, some of it quite dark. Integrating Forrest into various bits of historical footage was quirky and interesting, though played no significant part in the story. ''What's normal anyways?'' The acting is strong, the narrative is compelling enough and its semi-documentary style direction is consistent and provides clarity and pace. However Forrest Gump is little more than an ideological fairy story, partly to keep viewers believing in the cause. Would that we could have a world where the best-intentioned half-wit could pop up at opportune moments in history, winning hearts, amassing a fortune, becoming famous. ,
The Curious Case of Benjamin Button
PG-13
The new Forrest Gump. Benjamin Button presents the perfect story of a different individual passing through history from a unique and beautiful perspective. Cool a great movie that must be watched you aint now whats coneing for ya in the curios case of benjamin button this movie is an awsome life based on a wonderful book benjamin butons is a half extrodinary due to the fact he never knew who loved until he is almost dead.
