Lindsay Wilson (Sheiob)
West Mifflin, PALindsay's Recent Reviews
Young Guns
R
In some respects, it's an 80s wet dream with Estevez, Sheen, Sutherland and Phillips. In others it's a testament to all the horribleness of the decade, with conspicuous saxophone music (in a Western for god's sakes!), cheezy lines, and ludicrous plot propellants. At times, it drove full force to comedy with strange gang interactions, the peyote scence, and the off-kilter serial-killer attitude of Billy the Kid. But the movie doesn't commit to it, and still tries to reign it back to seriousness throughout, like the documentary style ending, leaving the film in an awkward middle ground.
Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows
PG-13
Despite the overuse of the slow motion break-down of Holmes' thoughts, which really just gets corny, it's even better than the first. Does it have the solemn, thoughtful precision of the original Holmes? Not at all, but this slash and burn style is just a hell of a good time.
Lindsay's Favorite Movies
The Lord of the Rings - The Fellowship of the Ring
PG-13
Any Tolkien fan (with the small exception of the purist) can happily make it through this film. The non-reader may find themselves overwhelmed with characters and lengthy explanations. They may also wonder why they had to sit through three hours of it (while the reader mourns for old Tom). If you're new to Tolkien, don't worry. It only gets easier from here. And you can always just forget the plot and instead marvel at the special effects, amazing camera work, and the richly detailed sets.
The Lord of the Rings - The Two Towers
PG-13
Two Towers is recompense for making it through the Fellowship. Tolkien/Jackson finally got most of the lengthy explaining out the way; now you get to sit back and enjoy action sequence after action sequence, concluding with the arduous battle of Helm's Deep. Don't let the Fellowship scare non-readers away from this (and the Return of the King) - they are nothing alike.
