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Dune (2000)
Sci-Fi Channel Fodder
This is an awfully boring, predictable and bloated version of a real great work of Science Fiction genius. everything from the over-lit, amateurish, and bland camera work to the acting and script was un-inspired. how people can call this a "flawless" work is anyone's guess, but everyone has their own insane notions. this is a very fitting Sci-Fi channel production, un- inspired steaming crap, made for the college drop-out that lives in his mom's basement and plays Star-Craft most of the day. the other part of the day is spent oogling at "Dune" miniseries. what's even more insulting than the hired-gun videographer's lack of any creativity, creativity that a stoned teenager has more of, is the waste of William Hurt. thankfully no one will remember that he whored himself for this bottom-of-the-barrel TV re-make. after all, everyone needs to pay the bills. it doesn't sadden me to say at all that this movie is not worth anyone's time--there was not a single good cinematic, story, acting, lighting, special effect or any other moments. don't waste your time. if you've read Herbert's books or not, see Lynch's flawed, but visionary and creative Dune, the definitive version.
Halloween: The Curse of Michael Myers (1995)
made for zombie-land
this is one of the most insulting excuses for a horror film that i have ever seen. technically tacky, it's lit like a higher-end porno film never skimping on over-lighting and blue gels, edited poorly, acted even worse. the story is completely incoherent, boring, and formulaic. there are absolutely no scares at all. it doesn't matter how big a Halloween fan one is, the story will not be understood, nor will it be liked (at least it shouldn't be-- some people, though, call it "not the best slasher flick, but better than most") saying this, this film is not meant to be taken seriously by any intelligent and ambitious individual, clearly made for middle American zombie-land. it is, though accidentally, one of the greatest comedies of the 90's! Paul Rudd's passion was clearly making people laugh, even in his first "serious" role. definitely one of the worst films that i have ever seen in my life--it's really saddening to think that producers would invest so much money in such a film. there are so many ambitious student and independent filmmakers that should get the amount of money that this film got, and make actual films, not insulting wastes of celluloid. but, Uwe Boll somehow gets money, too, so it's no shock that this movie got funded.
Open Water (2003)
a very powerful, terrifying film
i was at work one day, when i overheard this lady talking about Open Water as being a terrible movie because of it's obvious low budget, and because most of the movie's action took place on sea and between two characters. i instantly thought to myself: what about Hitchcock's LIfeboat? (which is thought of as a master work, even though it primarily took place on one set.)And what about Cassevetes' Shadows? a movie that is hailed as one of the greatest modern films. I instantly decided to take this film off my video store's shelf and watch it. this is a very good film, and the director is a good artist. he created a really horrifying, yet believable situation and created it with such poignant beauty. the script was also very involving and interesting. for all those interested in a very unique and HUMAN thriller, i highly recommend this film.
Amator (1979)
a great director's early work
One of the most ambitious early works of Kieslowski, AMATOR, or CAMERABUFF is a great work, sadly not too well know by the world. I accidentally stumbled upon this film at my local video store, and noticed that Jerzy Stuhr was on the cover (the lead role). i have always liked Stuhr's acting, so i decided to pick it up. i also noticed that this was a film by K. Kieslowski, giving me even more reason to take this film out. after popping this movie into the VCR, the first thing that caught my eye was the beautiful, yet fore-shadowing, close-up, sun lit shot of the the bird (a recurring camera technique used by Kieslowski). the film was shot in a very minimalistic, and the narrative was very involving. Fascinatingly enough, the film starts out at a "high point", where all the characters seem at peace and ease, and then plunges down to a miserable low. the feeling at the end of the movie is in-describable... i recommend this Krzysztof Kieslowski film anyone really interested in his work. it was a very good early piece.