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So, lately I have a mini-obsession with Disney's John Carter. I really wanted to see it in theaters when it came out but I had a Dickens of a time convincing anyone to go with me, and as the only free time I have is on the weekends, my time wasn't really my own. So I missed it, and now I've caught it on TV every now and then.
I freaking love it. I'm probably the only one, but something about this film is really magical and fun to me. I love the actress who plays Dejah Thoris (Lynn Carter), there's something incredibly regal and wonderful about her. I love hearing her speak, and she makes every outfit she's in just so....regal. I know I said that already, but I can't think of another word that describers her so accurately. She made Taylor Kitsch likeable and sexy. They had great chemistry, which you almost never see in films anymore, especially ones centered on romance. I loved the animation for the Tharks, the sets were gorgeous, the characters were engaging, and Mark Storm is awesome and evil (I hate that he's typecast but he is SO GOOD at being quietly menacing) and it feels like an adventure every time I tune in. That's what a good movie should be.
Tony and I tried watching Snow White and the Huntsman on television last night. To be fair, we started from the middle/towards the last act, so we were somewhat lost. Then we decided to try and catch the beginning anyway on a different channel. Yeah, none of that made it any better. It has terrible pacing and the story is ridiculous. The funny thing is it appeared to have things I would normally be all over: fairy tale with grim story and macabre overtones, Charlize Theron, Chris Hemsworth, actual magic, strong female protagonist. Two dudes fighting over said protagonist. Nope...all of it was awful, especially Kristen Stewart's constipated "I'm SAD" face which is in EVERY SCENE. Even Academy Award winning actress Charlize couldn't save this, and she was totally acting in a better movie the whole time. There was one thing I liked about it: the costumes were great. Colleen Atwood strikes again. But where John Carter feels like a complete world inhabited by realistic people/characters...this felt empty and incredibly flat. None of the characters were compelling, and no one had any real motives to do anything. It was very...meh.
I'm dying to see Oz. I love Mila Kunis like no one's business, and she's a witch in this. Anyone let me know if it's worth seeing in theaters...I'd appreciate it.
Until next time.
I freaking love it. I'm probably the only one, but something about this film is really magical and fun to me. I love the actress who plays Dejah Thoris (Lynn Carter), there's something incredibly regal and wonderful about her. I love hearing her speak, and she makes every outfit she's in just so....regal. I know I said that already, but I can't think of another word that describers her so accurately. She made Taylor Kitsch likeable and sexy. They had great chemistry, which you almost never see in films anymore, especially ones centered on romance. I loved the animation for the Tharks, the sets were gorgeous, the characters were engaging, and Mark Storm is awesome and evil (I hate that he's typecast but he is SO GOOD at being quietly menacing) and it feels like an adventure every time I tune in. That's what a good movie should be.
Tony and I tried watching Snow White and the Huntsman on television last night. To be fair, we started from the middle/towards the last act, so we were somewhat lost. Then we decided to try and catch the beginning anyway on a different channel. Yeah, none of that made it any better. It has terrible pacing and the story is ridiculous. The funny thing is it appeared to have things I would normally be all over: fairy tale with grim story and macabre overtones, Charlize Theron, Chris Hemsworth, actual magic, strong female protagonist. Two dudes fighting over said protagonist. Nope...all of it was awful, especially Kristen Stewart's constipated "I'm SAD" face which is in EVERY SCENE. Even Academy Award winning actress Charlize couldn't save this, and she was totally acting in a better movie the whole time. There was one thing I liked about it: the costumes were great. Colleen Atwood strikes again. But where John Carter feels like a complete world inhabited by realistic people/characters...this felt empty and incredibly flat. None of the characters were compelling, and no one had any real motives to do anything. It was very...meh.
I'm dying to see Oz. I love Mila Kunis like no one's business, and she's a witch in this. Anyone let me know if it's worth seeing in theaters...I'd appreciate it.
Until next time.
