timmielovingcare Reviews

Miao Miao (2008)

Too Two Dimensional

[7/10 · 4 April 2010]

I went into this movie (like all movies) with no expectations and even at the end when the credits were rolling I really wanted to like this movie but there were just some things in this film that didn't sit right with me.

Without giving anything away, the director has a very heavy-handed approach in trying to illicit an emotional response from the viewer. Loud rock music and forced tears coupled with over-dramatic situations leaves some of the scenes feeling out of place and out of sync with the film.

The lead Character Ai feels entirely two-dimensional throughout the film. Even through two confessions, she doesn't feel fully developed. A plot driven movie this is not which leaves everything in the hands of its performers and the performers are not able to fully keep it all together.

The film was an enjoyable little experience but you won't be walking away feeling something significant.

Speed Racer (2008)

Highly Under-rated

[9/10 · 18 May 2008]

This movie will be the most under-rated sensation of 2008. Not expecting much except for an afternoon pop-corn flick, I was pleasantly greeted with a Top-notch story, great stylistic acting, eye-catching imagery, and edge-gripping action. The 3D CG meshed well with the color-filled acid trip of a film.

As a speed-racer fan of yore, I was scared this movie would disgrace it roots by bad interpretations of characters, divert the true heart of the series, and just overall not hold true to the spirit that is speed racer. I was very wrong in that and the W. Brothers do a brilliant translation of ye olde 70's small-time series to common era big-screen extravaganza.

Great, memorable character, great memorable moments fill the screen in this 2hour delight. Definitely worthy of a 2nd watch. I implore all to catch this extremely entertaining film.