I watched this movie thinking it was going to be absolutely horrible and was ready for all the corniness, bad special effects, etc. But, I was pleasantly surprised. Not to say that it's the best vampire movie I have ever seen, but it certainly isn't the worst. I liked the whole alternate reality/dream state that played into the movie. The graphics were quite well for a straight to DVD movie and I liked the overall look of the film. I enjoyed the main character Sai. I usually end up hating the female leads but there was something about her that kept me interested. Yes, she does make some bad decisions, but that was to be expected. Yes, the other characters were stereotypical, but I was expecting that too. I don't know if I'd highly recommend this movie, but give it a chance and you might be pleasantly surprised. I'm putting this one on my guilty pleasures list.
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Never Cry Werewolf
(2008 TV Movie)
Not too bad....
27 September 2008
Warning: Spoilers
*****WARNING!!!! SPOILERS!!!! **************
This movie wasn't that bad, but I don't think it was that great either. In most films, werewolves are portrayed as hungry, psychotic animals that just wish to rip the hell out of everything and everyone in its' path. I actually enjoy those films, but it's nice to see a little bit more than that. Peter Stebbings' portrayal of the werewolf was perfect. He managed to be both seductive and dangerous, sly but crazy, all by the simple cock of his head or squint of his eye. He radiated with sexual tension that made his character very addicting. Nina Dobrev was equally as charming. I enjoyed her innocence, curiosity, and her childish fights with her brother. The werewolf was supposed to have found his soul-mate in her, but the whole premise reminded me of Little Red Riding Hood. It was a cute story, but it didn't focus as much on that relationship as I would have liked. Throughout the film, I began to feel that something was missing and wanted to see more interactions between Jared and Lauren. I thought the scene where Lauren is in the gun shop looking for weapons and a fight erupts, involving Jared's dog, is just too far-fetched and kind of ridiculous. Being underage, Lauren shouldn't even be in a gun shop, picking out any kind of weapon, even though she is with the chicken-delivery boy. And what kind of a person starts a ferocious fight in the middle of a crowded store..especially in a store that sells guns!! What did they think the outcome would be? I don't mind cheesiness, so I didn't expect exotic special effects, but there were some scenes that I just laughed at. I already knew the outcome of the story and would have loved to see it end a different way. I would have enjoyed the movie much, much more had the ending not been so predictable. So, I do recommend this film, if you're home to watch it. It had its' moments and those moments kept me watching. So, ENJOY!
This movie wasn't that bad, but I don't think it was that great either. In most films, werewolves are portrayed as hungry, psychotic animals that just wish to rip the hell out of everything and everyone in its' path. I actually enjoy those films, but it's nice to see a little bit more than that. Peter Stebbings' portrayal of the werewolf was perfect. He managed to be both seductive and dangerous, sly but crazy, all by the simple cock of his head or squint of his eye. He radiated with sexual tension that made his character very addicting. Nina Dobrev was equally as charming. I enjoyed her innocence, curiosity, and her childish fights with her brother. The werewolf was supposed to have found his soul-mate in her, but the whole premise reminded me of Little Red Riding Hood. It was a cute story, but it didn't focus as much on that relationship as I would have liked. Throughout the film, I began to feel that something was missing and wanted to see more interactions between Jared and Lauren. I thought the scene where Lauren is in the gun shop looking for weapons and a fight erupts, involving Jared's dog, is just too far-fetched and kind of ridiculous. Being underage, Lauren shouldn't even be in a gun shop, picking out any kind of weapon, even though she is with the chicken-delivery boy. And what kind of a person starts a ferocious fight in the middle of a crowded store..especially in a store that sells guns!! What did they think the outcome would be? I don't mind cheesiness, so I didn't expect exotic special effects, but there were some scenes that I just laughed at. I already knew the outcome of the story and would have loved to see it end a different way. I would have enjoyed the movie much, much more had the ending not been so predictable. So, I do recommend this film, if you're home to watch it. It had its' moments and those moments kept me watching. So, ENJOY!
10,000 BC
(2008)
Guilty pleasure
28 July 2008
Warning: Spoilers
I rented this movie and was expecting the worst to happen, based upon countless bad reviews, but to be honest, I was pleasantly surprised. I'm not saying that it was perfect, as I did have certain issues with it that were already mentioned in earlier reviews. I knew it wasn't going to be historically accurate, because it seemed like a mix of many different cultures. I don't have an issue as to what their facial features looked like, because I don't believe in the whole evolution process anyway, so that wasn't a major issue. For those that do believe in it, it may be a problem, because they all look very modern. I did find it rather interesting that four men walking on foot could catch up so quickly to the men on horseback, but considering that the "bad guys" were dragging a big group of slaves along, and had to stop and rest...it did seem....possible? I liked the woolly mammoths and the saber tooth tiger (I was disappointed that there weren't more scenes with the tiger) and I didn't understand the giant bird things eating everyone in the tall grass, but they were still fun to watch. The story wasn't that terrible. It kept me interested and wanting to see what would happen next, especially since I do like the actors/actresses. I liked their dreadlocks, the costumes, the crazy face paint, the different tribes, and the CGI. So, this one is going to go on my 'Guilty Pleasures' list.
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