Ali Smith (revalismith)

Dark Shadows PG-13

This movie was so much fun. But on top of that, it was actually a good quality film as well. The acting was great with Johnny Depp, of course, delivering a stunning performance. The visuals were stunning and did a lot to set the tone. The mansion itself almost became a character. There were moments when I was completely afraid, even hiding my eyes. There were other moments when I laughed out loud. It takes great talent to make both comedy and horror work genuinely in the same film.

Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close PG-13

This is definitely an interesting film. It takes the events of 9/11 and looks at them in a brand new way - through the lens of a mystery. Along the way, we delve into the life of a young man, filled with his own challenges and quirks. There were some parts that remained unresolved. I'm still unsure as to why others were included. But in the end, you get glimpses of the stories of average people as a border around the emotional story of one boy.

Mamma Mia! PG-13

I have never had so much fun in a movie theatre in my whole life! (Well, there was that one time . . . but we won't get into that. *wink*) I went to see this film on a Monday afternoon. It was packed yet almost everyone in the theatre was singing, dancing in their seats, and clapping along. My experience aside, the movie itself felt like a two-hour long party. I didn't notice the time pass at all and it felt like it was over in a blink. The characters were having a ball and so was I. I have never ever ever gotten so into a movie before. I well imagine that this is what fans of Rocky Horror Picture Show felt like when it first came out. I don't really know how to describe the joy that this film brought to my day! It had everything. I laughed lots, cried a little, and chair-danced my tail off! Who knew that ABBA had such mystical powers? Who knew that Pierce Brosnan's campy singing could give me chills? Seriously though, I left that theatre with a grin on my face that has still not disappeared. I've never been one to re-watch movies more than twice but I will be on pins and needles until Mamma Mia! is released to video so that I can set "repeat all" on my DVD player for all eterenity. I am the dancing queen!

Closer R

I literally watched this twice in a row and I'm pretty sure it's my new favourite film. This is captivating. And it prominently features, Damien Rice's song The Blower's Daughter which is amazing. The acting is top notch and the story interesting and I'll probably be reviewing the symbolism for days to come.