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Revolver (2005)
8/10
Yea i didn't get it either.....but i liked it
12 September 2005
Warning: Spoilers
First of all, don't go into Revolver expecting another Snatch or Lock Stock, this is a different sort of gangster film.

I saw the gala the other night and this movie definitely split the audience. It's the kind of movie where half the audience will leave thinking WHAT was that? That was awful, and the other half will leave thinking WHAT was that? That was cool. Personally i like films that i don't understand, i.e.Mullholland Drive, and Usual Suspects, so i enjoyed Revolver.

It definitely wasn't perfect though. I saw the big twist coming a mile away, at least part of it, and though sometimes some loose ends left unexplained is good, Revolver leaves A LOT of questions unexplained for no reason it seemed. Also some scenes, like the animation, and the scene where Sorter goes on a killing spree(actually one of my favourites), although, awesome scenes to watch, seemed to just be there because they were awesome to watch, not because they fit in with the movie.

However there were many good things too. I thought the acting was superb from all the main actors, Jason stratham, Ray Liotta, Vincent Pastore, and even Andre Benjamin(who was a pleasant surprise). This movie definitely kept my interest, with one great, suspenseful, action packed, scene after another. When Ray Liotta was being held under the table wow....well you have to see it. The script was extremely well done, and the soundtrack, as with most Guy Ritchie films, was great.

Though a step below such movies as,Fight Club, Mullholland Drive, and Usual Suspects, it was still an awesome fast paced, psychological, action movie, with many twists and turns and tons of scenes you will remember long after the movie is over.
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Corpse Bride (2005)
8/10
Another beautiful Tim Burton movie
11 September 2005
i just saw this movie at the Toronto film festival. Tim Burton, as with most of his movies, makes the setting and visuals the most important part. And what a beautiful movie it was, the animation was astounding. You could tell that each frame was tirelessly worked on in order to make each little piece have its own distinct look. The plot is unimportant, and cliché, but that doesn't matter. This movie shouldn't be watched for the storyline. The voice acting was very convincing, especially the lead, Johnny Depp, who does a great job as the shy, clumsy Victor. The only character i really didn't think was needed was the worm, who was just included just for some childish comedic relief, which took away from the dark mood of the picture. Though not as enjoyable as "Nightmare Before Christmas" it still was a very good animated movie. 8.5/10
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8/10
a solid movie but...
18 April 2005
Alright i am not Keanu Reeves's biggest fan, but he did a great job in this movie. The acting was superb, the story was very compelling and it held up as a good thriller.

There were only two aspects of this movie i didn't like, which kept it from becoming the great movie that it could have been. First of all, just from the title we know that Al Pacino's character turns out to be Satan. If that twist had been left as a surprise, I would have enjoyed it a bit more. As it was, I was waiting for this twist the entire movie, and Mary Ann's sickness was not kept as mysterious as it could have been. We knew she was telling the truth because we knew that John Milton(Pacino)was Satan. Had we not known this, it would have left some room for doubt.

Leaving that aside i probably would have still considered this a great movie, had it not been for the ending, I don't want to say any thing that would reveal what happens, but if you've seen the movie you'll understand why i consider this to be a cop out.

But now for some good things, All the main actors held there own, especially Charlize Theron who was really compelling as Mary Ann Lennox. The imagery and sets were very beautiful, and i really enjoyed the script.

"The Devil's Advocate" a solid 8/10
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