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The Silent City (2006)
Is that Cillian Murphy?
The story revolves around 3 soldiers who are on the outskirts of a war torn city. They are patrolling an area when a bomb is accidentally set off and they have to wait for help. The short is, well, pretty short. Clocking in at just around 5 minutes, there doesn't seem to be a whole lot you can do in that amount of time but the imagery was certainly there. Well done cinematography and CG make for what could possibly be a full length ordeal if done by the same people.
It took a bit, but while watching it I couldn't help but think that one of the soldiers looked a lot like Cillian Murphy. When the credits rolled, sure enough up came his name.
Would definitely like to see more from this team.
The Abyss (1989)
The most underrated Cameron movie ever. Period.
I just wanted to say that no matter what anybody else thinks, this movie is still one of the most underrated James Cameron films out there. Everybody loves Titanic and everybody loves Terminator 1 and 2, but this movie speaks to us on a totally different level. It's a 171 min (special edition) motion painting. There is so much to love about this movie. The action sequences, the variety of characters, the pod chase and fight, the alien encounters, and the fact that it's set in the most unstable environment imaginable.
First, Alan Silvestri's score is compelling and eerie, only adding to the amazing visuals we see on-screen. Ed Harris is the main character and stands out as the leader of the oil crew and he carries this movie right to the end. Michael Biehn should have won an Oscar for his absolutely wicked portrayal as the Navy Seal who gets mentally sick and winds up being the bad guy, unintentionally. He nailed that role perfectly. And for James Cameron, his movies are like algebra is to math. His vision of this movie is displayed wonderfully on screen and everything you see has been well mapped out. From camera movement to sound to lighting, he is the jack of all trades on the movie set. And there is nothing in this movie that doesn't have the 'official' James Cameron stamp on it.
Apparently, this IS James Cameron's most favorite movie that he's made. Don't quote me on that, but it's just what I've heard. So, now that you've read what I've had to say about the most underrated James Cameron movie ever, why aren't you in front of your TV seeing if what I've had to say is true. Either, A: You've seen it and don't care for it. Or B: Hopefully you still have to go rent it from the video store.
Enjoy.