brakneus Reviews

Miracles (2003)

the heart of mystery

[30 December 2003]

I just finished watching the last, 13th episode. And it's really a shame, and the more I think about it, absolutely incomprehensible that they cancelled this show. I've seen many tvshows, but never such a perfect mix of mystery and heartfelt storylines.

Watch it if it aires, buy the dvd if they make it, or download it from somewhere, it's worth it!

Changing Lanes (2002)

original and touching

[9/10 · 25 December 2003]

I found this movie so much better then I expected. It got me hooked all the way untill the end. It was fascinating to see how much courage is needed to break with the trance of vengeance, anger, greed etc. I love movies which brings these kind of human issues without being cheesy. They made a heartfull point in an exciting way. They script way really nicely balanced, highly recomended. And please don't watch this movie from an aloof attitude, get into it, it's a nice ride... 9

The Big Lebowski (1998)

best comedy ever

[10/10 · 23 December 2003]

This movie really tops all other comedy's. From the opening scene, the dude in his morning robe in the supermarket, the old fashioned telephone which keeps on ringing. Every line in this movie is one to remember and every character is so good it makes you smile if you think about them. And it's a movie which get's better with every viewing. I find humor so much better if it's so dry you keep wondering if you should laugh out loud or implode...

What to say, you've got to see this. More then once!

Black Sash (2003)

nice...

[6 April 2003]

I liked the first episode, if they develop the characters a bit it could be something to look forward to.. But as with most martial art movies they miss the point somewhat. The style they use in this show is baqua, an internal martial art form(like taiji, ching-y, aikido). But accept for some nice moves by the main actor most choreography is really clumsy, let alone internal... A lot of talk about the theory but it doesn't show.. (the straight line - clash thing was nice, since baqua is about going around in circles, and changing them all the time) If somebody ever wants to make a good television show or movie about internal martial arts, please cast actors who know how to do it. And that is not easy, even most of the Hongkong actors don't know how to do the real stuff. Even the suppose to be master in the show shows really awful flabby taiji. But whatever, it's nice entertainment..