This Bill Murray Christmas comedy could have been GREAT. Instead it's a misfire. First of all it's a fantastic idea to have Murray in a Christmas film - particularly one that spoofs Dickens. The 4 ghosts? I thought they were great too. But the film wasn't handled very well and quite frankly wasn't that funny. Yeah it had some funny lines and a funny moment here and there - but it wasn't consistent.
I recall that Bill Murray didn't like how this film turned out and didn't quite get along with director Richard Donner while filming it (something similar happened during GROUNDHOG DAY too which ultimately estranged him from pal Harold Ramis - but that's another story). Anyway, SCROOGED had loads of potential but I feel it was wasted.
(On a personal note: I admit I haven't kept track of the Wilson brothers, but did something happen to Owen Wilson in real life? His responses and interactions seemed sluggish or stiff. As if he was on medication or had a stroke. Then again, I haven't seen any of his films since Zoolander (2001), so I probably forgot his style.)
True Grit (2010) - Alright, but I actually prefer the Wayne version. probably won't re-watch this newer one.
No Country For Old Men - Didn't enjoy it much the first time around, but decided to give it another go. Thought it was pretty good. Most of it, anyway.
Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World - An old favourite of mine. First watch on Blu-ray. Well, it's great.
The Arrow - Which was on Freeview channel 61 last night. A tv movie (presumably) edited down from a miniseries, about the development of the Avro Arrow jet fighter in Canada in the 1950's. It looked interesting at first, but veered of into soap opera territory, before finally ending abruptly with no explanation of what happened to the project. I had to check online to find that information.
The Lovely Bones 9/10 ..this is really good film but it could so much better if they hadnt cut out the family life crisis plot as in the book and the affair between mrs Salmon (Rachael Weisz) and the police officer(Which they actually filmed but edited out )in the book this created a tense atmostphere which wasnt transferred to the big screen.. despite this point this is a spritral and in places disturbing film ! (paticually the bathroom scene )..how talented Saroise Ronan was ignored for what would have been her 2nd Oscar nomination is beyond belief ! i also thought Rose Maciver as the sister was oustanding as well as the creepy Stanley Tucci .. The special effects are stunning !
The Holiday ...9/10 romantic touching sweet film ..love the cottage ! want to live there !
Body Double 7/10 Fun depalma flick
The Way Way Back 6/10 Standard quirky coming of age stuff
2001 -7/10 Can see its massive influence, but kinda boring
Comments
The Condemned (Los condenados) (2012) 4/10
10/10
7/10
Still find those old gags funny.
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Le Dernier Combat (The Last Battle)[1983]. Director: Luc Besson
7/10
Besson's feature debut is a post-apocalyptic yarn in black and white with virtually no dialogue. Jean Reno plays the baddie.
This Bill Murray Christmas comedy could have been GREAT. Instead it's a misfire. First of all it's a fantastic idea to have Murray in a Christmas film - particularly one that spoofs Dickens. The 4 ghosts? I thought they were great too. But the film wasn't handled very well and quite frankly wasn't that funny. Yeah it had some funny lines and a funny moment here and there - but it wasn't consistent.
I recall that Bill Murray didn't like how this film turned out and didn't quite get along with director Richard Donner while filming it (something similar happened during GROUNDHOG DAY too which ultimately estranged him from pal Harold Ramis - but that's another story). Anyway, SCROOGED had loads of potential but I feel it was wasted.
I don't know why I expected more.
(On a personal note: I admit I haven't kept track of the Wilson brothers, but did something happen to Owen Wilson in real life? His responses and interactions seemed sluggish or stiff. As if he was on medication or had a stroke. Then again, I haven't seen any of his films since Zoolander (2001), so I probably forgot his style.)
Rating 10 out of 10
I still love that movie,it is timeless and it is epic.
I personally rate it 7 out of 10
True Grit (2010) - Alright, but I actually prefer the Wayne version. probably won't re-watch this newer one.
No Country For Old Men - Didn't enjoy it much the first time around, but decided to give it another go. Thought it was pretty good. Most of it, anyway.
Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World - An old favourite of mine. First watch on Blu-ray. Well, it's great.
6/10
Van Damme travels back and forth in time to kick ass.
4/10
The Border (Gransen) (2011) 7/10
6/10
More smut, less charm.
10/10
5/10
The Holiday ...9/10 romantic touching sweet film ..love the cottage ! want to live there !
Miracle on 34th Street (1947) 10/10
7/10
Those spooky pods are back.
8/10
The Way Way Back 6/10 Standard quirky coming of age stuff
2001 -7/10 Can see its massive influence, but kinda boring