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Seinfeld (1989)
The most overrated show in the history of TV
I'm sorry, but I just will never understand what the big deal about this show was. It's bland, pretentious, repetitive, mean-spirited, and just not funny. I simply don't see the point of a sitcom with no character development. Why would I revisit a show every week if nothing ever happened? The characters never learn anything, they never change, and they only get more narcissistic and cruel to each other as the show goes on. I refuse to believe that people really think that the world is like this. People are good and have the capacity to be truly altruistic. We're not all a bunch of cheap-ass narcissists living in New York. I would explain my dislike for the show further, but it would be a waste of breath, as my statements would only fall on deaf ears of the droves of sheep who worship at the altar of the holy Seinfeld.
No Country for Old Men (2007)
The definition of a perfect film.
I haven't seen a film since The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King that can be called, in the truest sense of the word, a masterpiece. No Country for Old Men is exactly that, a masterpiece.
Aside from the aforementioned Lord of the Rings trilogy, there has never been a happier marriage of book to film. If you were looking for someone to translate the already cinematic prose of Cormac McCarthy's brilliant novel, the Coen brothers would be the ones for the job. The first ting I found so particularly striking was the way in which the film made you believe that each of the cast members seem as if they've been steeped for years in McCarthy-ite atmosphere. To make matters even more stunning, through as the high tension throughout the film there is no super-charged cathartic climax. Instead, I find myself feeling that the way in which it ends keeps the story truly tied to the heart of the novel.
The film succeeds on every level and delivers in spades. The directing, acting, script, editing, cinematography, editing, and everything else is beyond superb. What made the film even more unique and terrifying was the complete lack of any music throughout the entirety of it. It's a brilliant and bold move by the Coen brothers that only adds more depth to the tension and terror felt throughout the story. Unlike most recent releases, this film easily finds itself in my top list of favorites with only one viewing. It was just that brilliant. I find myself at a loss for more words to describe the greatness of this film, mostly because I find it incredibly difficult to describe perfection. This film will find its place in American cinema for years to come and will be one of my favorites for a very long time.
Aside from the aforementioned Lord of the Rings trilogy, there has never been a happier marriage of book to film. If you were looking for someone to translate the already cinematic prose of Cormac McCarthy's brilliant novel, the Coen brothers would be the ones for the job. The first ting I found so particularly striking was the way in which the film made you believe that each of the cast members seem as if they've been steeped for years in McCarthy-ite atmosphere. To make matters even more stunning, through as the high tension throughout the film there is no super-charged cathartic climax. Instead, I find myself feeling that the way in which it ends keeps the story truly tied to the heart of the novel.
The film succeeds on every level and delivers in spades. The directing, acting, script, editing, cinematography, editing, and everything else is beyond superb. What made the film even more unique and terrifying was the complete lack of any music throughout the entirety of it. It's a brilliant and bold move by the Coen brothers that only adds more depth to the tension and terror felt throughout the story. Unlike most recent releases, this film easily finds itself in my top list of favorites with only one viewing. It was just that brilliant. I find myself at a loss for more words to describe the greatness of this film, mostly because I find it incredibly difficult to describe perfection. This film will find its place in American cinema for years to come and will be one of my favorites for a very long time.
Spider-Man 3 (2007)
Great way to start the summer movie season
Spider-Man 3 is far from perfect, and neither are most comic book films, with the exception of Batman Begins in my opinion. There will always be things in comic book sources that don't really function or translate well onto screen, and vice-versa. Without a doubt, the Spider-Man film franchise, as well as the new Batman franchise and X-Men trilogy, are the greatest comic book films ever. V for Vendetta, 300, and Sin City don't count as they were based on graphic novels, not comic books. Yes there is a difference. But let's talk Spider-Man 3.
As mentioned before, Spider-Man 3 is not perfect. There are parts that don't feel like they really advance the story or simply don't flow very well. The major flaw of Spider-Man 3 is it's attempt to do too many things at once. There are three villains, Harry Osborn, Sandman, and Venom. Additionally, there is of course the love story, which now is back to a love triangle involving Peter, Mary Jane, and Harry. ALSO, Spider-Man must deal with the power-responsibility catch after acquiring his new black suit, compliments of a symbiote from space, AND, Peter has a new potential love interest, Gwen Stacy. Phew...talk about a lot of ground to cover.
Whereas in most comic book films, the story will cover the hero, or heroes' struggles with identity and purpose, they only focus on one to two villains at a time. But Spider-Man 3 gives us three, and in some ways four, noting on how Spidey becomes somewhat of an arse after getting the black suit. This causes the story to become so divided as the creative teams attempts to give each story an equal amount of screen time, that they become very shallow and not deep enough to touch on the human side that the other two films, specifically the flawless second installment, really connected on.
But even with it's big flaw of being bloated, Spider-Man 3 does have many great things going for it that show why the web-slinger's outings have always been simply great. First and foremost, the film doesn't take itself too seriously, though there are a lot of tears shed. It remains one of the most fun experiences you will have watching a movie. I would highly advise seeing it on the big screen, because like the first two installments, as well as other epics, it just doesn't translate into a TV as well. The visual effects in this latest film do the impossible and top the second one. The action is simply fantastic and will not leave viewers disappointed. Also, fans will love the designs on Venom and the more hardcore fans will be drooling over the simply amazing visuals on both Venom, Sandman, and pretty much the whole movie.
All in all, Spider-Man 3 is one hell of a way to start the summer movie season of 2007, one that promise to bring in a whole plethora f fantastic movies to come. Also, it's a great way to conclude the current trilogy.
8.9/10
As mentioned before, Spider-Man 3 is not perfect. There are parts that don't feel like they really advance the story or simply don't flow very well. The major flaw of Spider-Man 3 is it's attempt to do too many things at once. There are three villains, Harry Osborn, Sandman, and Venom. Additionally, there is of course the love story, which now is back to a love triangle involving Peter, Mary Jane, and Harry. ALSO, Spider-Man must deal with the power-responsibility catch after acquiring his new black suit, compliments of a symbiote from space, AND, Peter has a new potential love interest, Gwen Stacy. Phew...talk about a lot of ground to cover.
Whereas in most comic book films, the story will cover the hero, or heroes' struggles with identity and purpose, they only focus on one to two villains at a time. But Spider-Man 3 gives us three, and in some ways four, noting on how Spidey becomes somewhat of an arse after getting the black suit. This causes the story to become so divided as the creative teams attempts to give each story an equal amount of screen time, that they become very shallow and not deep enough to touch on the human side that the other two films, specifically the flawless second installment, really connected on.
But even with it's big flaw of being bloated, Spider-Man 3 does have many great things going for it that show why the web-slinger's outings have always been simply great. First and foremost, the film doesn't take itself too seriously, though there are a lot of tears shed. It remains one of the most fun experiences you will have watching a movie. I would highly advise seeing it on the big screen, because like the first two installments, as well as other epics, it just doesn't translate into a TV as well. The visual effects in this latest film do the impossible and top the second one. The action is simply fantastic and will not leave viewers disappointed. Also, fans will love the designs on Venom and the more hardcore fans will be drooling over the simply amazing visuals on both Venom, Sandman, and pretty much the whole movie.
All in all, Spider-Man 3 is one hell of a way to start the summer movie season of 2007, one that promise to bring in a whole plethora f fantastic movies to come. Also, it's a great way to conclude the current trilogy.
8.9/10