Wednesday, September 26, 2007

Well to start off I’m not really sure what you are looking for in this assignment that has no real requirements, so I am just going to talk about a movie that I feel is overlooked and unknown. The movie I am speaking of is Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas starring Johnny Depp and Benicio Del Toro. Now this is an older movie and maybe in its day it was well known but now it is in my opinion a forgotten classic. As far as the plot goes, there really isn’t one. That’s kind of the genius behind it. I is more of a fake documentary of a reporter named Raoul Duke (Johnny Depp) and his “legal advisor” named Dr. Gonzo (Benicio Del Toro) who actually has no reason for being with Raoul. This odd couple wind up getting a job reporting on a race in Vegas, but instead go on the biggest drug binge and acid trip in the city of lights. These two just go around getting whatever they want and escaping before getting busted or having to pay of any of it. Now this may not be a real appropriate movie from its adult content but the way thing are portrayed in the movie are amazing. The is no real way to describe how a drug will effect someone let allow show it through the person’s eyes in a movie, but through a very creative script, well used camera shots and amazing acting possible on the edge of psychotic this film is a work of art. I is amazing what they portrayed through this film showing that which can’t be capture or described, and yet I found myself getting so pulled into this crazy confusing movie that I watched it two times in one day just to be able to wrap my mind around the underlying meanings behind the actions of the characters. I would recommend this movie to anyone who can keep an open mind but don’t even try to understand it the first time you watch it. Just buckle up and get ready to follow a crazy ride.

Sunday, September 16, 2007

The first movie's review that I read was Amy Biancolli's impression of Superbad http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/ent/movies/reviews/5030667.html. I many ways I agree with what Mrs. Bianolli had to say, she spoke of how Superbad was an epic journey of three high school boys trying to reach the ultimate goal of all teenage boys, to score with some hot girls that are way out of their league. Maybe they will be fortunate enough to be the ones the girls so "What the hell I probably won't remember anyways". Bionaolli also talks about the none stop comedy displayed in the movie that is a mix of dirty sex jokes and the will of high school boys to got some. She also compares Superbad to one of the funniest movies you will ever see that is just about getting some fast food, Harold and Kumar Go to White Castle. I find this to be a great comparison, even though the main plot of the movies are different the overall feel of the movie is the same. A couple of young guys trying to do a seemingly easy goal but along the way run into all kinds of trouble and misadventures. Now Bionaolli also talks about the two police officers in the movie that bring McLovin, also know as Fogell along on a ride along against his will at first. Now she refers to them as corrupting Fogell but really they were not. They even explain that to Fogell himself when the "cock block" him. They knew all along that he was not twenty five but the wanted to prove to Fogell and themselves that not all cops are stuck up ass holes and that some can be fun. I think the Bionaolli completely missed that point cause that was the reasons for Fogell's adventure of the night, hell he can even say the I got drunk and shot at street sights with two loaded cops. That is the ultimate story to tell people because who else can honestly say that they have done that too? This movie may not have done some amazing camera shots of breath taking special effects but I have a feeling that we will be hearing quotes from this movie for years to come. They may not be used as much as Borat quote but they are also a little more dirty, like "The thing about my back is its one my cock" and "You know when you hear a girl say 'I was so I can't believe I did stuff with him'. We could be that guy". I my opinion and from what I can tell Amy Bionaolli's opinion is that Superbad will become a classic comedy of three high school guys trying to get some booze, get some action and have some fun. I would watch this movie again and again and I sure I will keep laughing just as hard, nothing can beat dirty humor and sex jokes so if you can keep an open mind and take o joke as a joke then this movie is for you.