Opion8d
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*About Shmidt*
About Shmidt is the story of Warren Shmidt, a 66-year old retired employee of an insurrance agency. After a sudden tragic accident he sets out to stop his daughter's wedding to someone he doesn't think worthy. Shmidt is a sad, lonely man. As much as I wanted to like About Shmidt, I just didn't. I heard so many good things about it, but I myself didn't enjoy anything except for Nicholson's wonderful performance. I thought About Shmidt was going to be a comedy or even a dark comedy, but it was just depressing. I can handle a depressing movie like American Beauty or Life is Beautiful, but this was just terrible.
Like I said, Jack Nicholson was very convincing. He gave Shmidt little traits and really deserves praise for his performance. The scenes that featured Kathy Bates were all good, she stole the show. She was the only comedic relief in the whole movie and it was really, really needed.
*4/10*
About Shmidt is the story of Warren Shmidt, a 66-year old retired employee of an insurrance agency. After a sudden tragic accident he sets out to stop his daughter's wedding to someone he doesn't think worthy. Shmidt is a sad, lonely man. As much as I wanted to like About Shmidt, I just didn't. I heard so many good things about it, but I myself didn't enjoy anything except for Nicholson's wonderful performance. I thought About Shmidt was going to be a comedy or even a dark comedy, but it was just depressing. I can handle a depressing movie like American Beauty or Life is Beautiful, but this was just terrible.
Like I said, Jack Nicholson was very convincing. He gave Shmidt little traits and really deserves praise for his performance. The scenes that featured Kathy Bates were all good, she stole the show. She was the only comedic relief in the whole movie and it was really, really needed.
*4/10*
*Seabiscuit*
Walking into Seabiscuit I wasn't sure what to expect. Walking out I was pleasantly happy with the movie. It had it's moments in the beggining, but spectacular performances from th leads really bring this movie out.
It would be hard to hate a movie like Seabiscuit anyway. It's inspirational and America loves the underdog. And every character in this movie is an underdog. The makers want you to feel sorry for the leads and they do a good job at it.
I think the real winner in Seabiscuit is Tobey Maguire. Everyone KNOWS he is Spider-man, but he is also something more. I really hope that his career doesn't typsecast him as Spider-man for the rest of his life like Leonardo Dicaprio is always associated with Titanic. Because like Dicaprio, Tobey was having a smooth career with criticly aclaimed independent films and then came the big blockbuster and that's all they get credit for. Dicaprio has been wonderful in a few other big movies but we still associate him with Titanic. Hopefuly Tobey will rise above that. I really think he can with this movie. His performance is strong and touching and pretty much Oscar-worthy. Even if he doesn't win, he deserves a nomination. Speaking of Oscar Chris Cooper gives a nice performance. He didn't really breakout in this movie, neither did Jeff Bridges, but thier performances were nice.
Though it is a little overlong, it is mighty.
*8.5/10*
Walking into Seabiscuit I wasn't sure what to expect. Walking out I was pleasantly happy with the movie. It had it's moments in the beggining, but spectacular performances from th leads really bring this movie out.
It would be hard to hate a movie like Seabiscuit anyway. It's inspirational and America loves the underdog. And every character in this movie is an underdog. The makers want you to feel sorry for the leads and they do a good job at it.
I think the real winner in Seabiscuit is Tobey Maguire. Everyone KNOWS he is Spider-man, but he is also something more. I really hope that his career doesn't typsecast him as Spider-man for the rest of his life like Leonardo Dicaprio is always associated with Titanic. Because like Dicaprio, Tobey was having a smooth career with criticly aclaimed independent films and then came the big blockbuster and that's all they get credit for. Dicaprio has been wonderful in a few other big movies but we still associate him with Titanic. Hopefuly Tobey will rise above that. I really think he can with this movie. His performance is strong and touching and pretty much Oscar-worthy. Even if he doesn't win, he deserves a nomination. Speaking of Oscar Chris Cooper gives a nice performance. He didn't really breakout in this movie, neither did Jeff Bridges, but thier performances were nice.
Though it is a little overlong, it is mighty.
*8.5/10*
Vh1 has really outdone itself, it has put on a hilarious show that is watchable over and over (they make sure of that by replaying it almost every day). Everytime it comes on I am completely hooked. It is so addicting!
Without the help of Micheal Ian Black, Hal Sparks, Mo Collins, that guy witht he glasses (I so TOTALLY forgot his name), and many other celebrities this might not be as good. But those comediens make it so darn funny. And sometimes it gets funnier with each viewing! I think I have seen each episode at least 3 times, all 10 of them.
But what stinks is that it had to end. I mean 10 hours of the 80's is a little much, but then again not enough. I could do with 20! It's that good!
I know I love the 70's i right around the corner and I can't wait! Though I wander if it will have the full effect of I love the 80's. Only time will tell, dude.
*10/10*
Without the help of Micheal Ian Black, Hal Sparks, Mo Collins, that guy witht he glasses (I so TOTALLY forgot his name), and many other celebrities this might not be as good. But those comediens make it so darn funny. And sometimes it gets funnier with each viewing! I think I have seen each episode at least 3 times, all 10 of them.
But what stinks is that it had to end. I mean 10 hours of the 80's is a little much, but then again not enough. I could do with 20! It's that good!
I know I love the 70's i right around the corner and I can't wait! Though I wander if it will have the full effect of I love the 80's. Only time will tell, dude.
*10/10*