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The Victoria's Secret Fashion Show (2005)
More than a fashion show
My dad has satellite and in search of entertainment through the free channels I zapped passed fashion TV once in a while. Having seen that, I thought this Victoria's Secret would be about the same. A boring endless loop of models with anorexia, walking aimlessly back and forth on the catwalk in ridiculous outfits that make you wonder if the aliens are already on earth.
None of it all! This show rocks. It's alive and kicking and has the most gorgeous women in sexy lingerie. It not a fashion show, it's an entertainment show. With live performances from Seal (Heidi Klum's husband) and Ricky Martin the musical score does not leave to be desired. Not to mention "the Bodyrockers - I like the way you", which they used to start-off the show. You need to watch it to feel it.
Is this basically a very long commercial made for men/women who might buy clothes for their girlfriends. YES. Will you care? No.
The Incredibles (2004)
The Incredibles is not a bad movie. It's not a masterpiece either.
Since many advised me to watch this movie, I decided not to be a hard head and give it a shot. I wished it was good, since Pixar is one of the most respected digital animation companies around. Sadly, I was greatly disappointed. I am aware I'm stepping on a lot of toes here of people who completely disagree, so I'll explain, or at least try to.
Now to start with something positive. The style of the movie is based on the so called "Kitsch" art, a mid 50's pop culture style. Which is what gives the Incredibles the indistinguishable look of the 50's and class. Worked out greatly, since It's not an easy thing when you consider the movie is computer made, and the 50's didn't exactly have a lot of that at the time (read: nothing).
The movie ridiculous movies of the same time period it style is, like James Bond. And also newer ones like star wars. Unlike Shrek however, it fails. It fails at making a point and it fails at making it funny.
Now to the real downsides of the movie. However, simply getting the style and setting of the movie right does not make it a good movie.
The movie was empty. Empty, caused by a lack of emotional feeling and an catching storyline. While watching it, I simply couldn't care less about what happened to the characters. It was like watching Pokemon. It's watchable, but hey, nothing happens to call the queen about, it's obvious from the beginning how the scene will end. Which brings me to the script, which ending was also obvious from the beginning. Now, I know that is the case with many many movies, but with the good movies, It's often worked out in such a way the ending is still a revelation. While in other cases, it makes you drop a tear and feel warm inside. None of this was in the Incredibles. The movie ended, and I was untouched. Not just by the ending, but by the whole movie. The best it did was give a little smile from a simple joke.
This movie, sadly enough, could have been made by Dreamworks*. Except it did truly attempted, and at some points succeeded to make an animation movie different from all other ones. The Incredibles is not a bad movie. It's not a masterpiece either.
*Dreamworks, in my opinion has merely copied everything Disney/Pixar made to make cheap money, ever since Shrek (Shrek II does not count since that is just a sequel of their own work).
Girls in Blue (1987)
classic
Girls in Blue is a whole lot better than one would initially expect. It gives its subtle opinion on the post-Russian revolution and its effect on the ethical and social aspects of modern (1978) society in America.
Recent critics of today's world often quote this movie as an example of what's wrong with the current world and how the future of mankind will be harmed by mankind itself.
The movie is smart and the acting is way above standards. Till today (2005) it is still a mystery to many why this movie has not received any awards, whilst it most certainly deserved one.
No i'm just kidding, it's just another porn movie ...
Vertigo (1958)
Hitchcock at his best! Don't read this comment, just go watch it!
Blistering! Amazing! Shocking! Only a true master could make a movie like this. Hitchcock knows exactly where he's going and plays you like a cat playing a mouse. he will drag you in, and never let go. Even long after the movie is finished!
A lot of people think of movies like "Birds" and "Psycho" when they think of Hitchcock. Forget those! Watch THIS one!
James Stewart is excellent, as always. I had never heard of Kim Novak, and looking at her appearance list i wasn't sure what to expect (well actually i expected a bad acting bimbo). But she was more than great!
I never felt so ..... after seeing this movie. It wasn't happy, it wasn't sad, and i was unsure of the ending (but it was certainly suspenseful). The only possible way to find out what i mean here is to watch the movie yourself!