A few more minis:
Nine-2009
This may have been a great play, but it just did not translate well to the screen. They tried, especially with the all star cast, or which Penelope Cruz (sigh) was nominated for best supporting actress, but no emotion came through, no empathy. It felt empty.
3 of 5 stars.
The Messenger-2009
A moving story of two service men who have the job of telling families that their loved one died while in service to their country. The bond that grows between the two is touching as is the job they must do. Woody Harrelson was nominated for best supporting actor for his role, and though he did not win, he really was fantastic. 4 of 5 stars.
Network-1976
I had not seen this film since I took a film class at Mesa in the early 80s! Still entertaining, and still prophetic of what was to come, especially of how corporations take over coercive elements and make them part of the corporate structure. Also prophetic about how media would become entertainment. Still love the "I'm mad as hell and I'm not going to take it anymore!" scenes. 4 of 5 stars.
Extract-2009
Starring Ben Affleck and Jason Bateman, this little comedy was funny and fairly well done. It did not get much play in the media, but Bateman always seems to deliver. 4 of 5 stars.
Game 6- 2005
It tries...it really does...it tries to be meaningful and insightful, and to use baseball as a metaphor for life...but it just is depressing. You want to shake some of these people, especially star Michael Keaton and wake them up...or at least score some anti-depressants for them! 3 of 5.
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