Okay, I in NO way (no way)saying that I have seen all of these movies. I'm a working girl on a budget. I feel slighly uncomfortable everytime I hand the movie cashier person $20 and don't even get a $10 back. However, I have seen of these films and I'd like to weigh in on some good ones.
The Kids Are Alright
Actually a pretty good movie. Newcomer Mia Wasikowsa was fabulous as Joni. Heading off to college, on the verge of wanting and needing to leave the nest and persue her own wants without parental interefernce. It's a way we've all felt at some point. You find that person who indulges those desires and suddenlt they're your favorite person on Earth. Typical.
Annette Benning, who has been nominated for an Oscar, was just under the radar great. Her chemistry with Julianne Moore (who I believe did got snubbed for a supporting role nomination) was fabulous. She's condescending, and rude, witty and protective all within the same minute.
Mark Ruffalo was nomiated. I don't know why. I'm not saying he was bad in the movie at all because he wasn't. He's never really been bad in a role I've seen him in. But he was standard Mark Ruffalo. Weird, funny, awkward. Nothing special.
On principle, I refuse to The Social Network. I can't begin to tell you how much I just don't care. I'm sure it was fabulous and you all learned lots about the creationg of Facebook, but I seriously hate Facebook at moments and Mark whateverhislastnameis, can go suck it.
Inception
Chirstopher Nolan is a GENIUS. There are no words to describe how amazing this man is as a director. Yes, the film was nomiated for Best Picture, but Nolan himself failed to get a nomination for Best Director (second year in a row). The man has made some great movies, and this is definitely one of them. Thankfully, the movie did a few more nomiations worthy of the movie (Art Direction, Visual Effects, Best Writing,Best Original Score, Sound Mixing). So the movie definitely has some room to wiggle and snag an Oscar. Hopefully.
Black Swan
If you were too much of an idiot to see this fantastic picture then you have truly missed out. This movie isn't about ballet persay. It's about the transformations we go through in order to achieve our dream. Consciously and subsconsciously. Natalie Portman was extraordinary. Shy and meek, but with this fire boiling under the surface that at the slightest breath, it will boil over and destroy you. The woman is simply perfect in this film, completely worthwhile of her Best Lead Actress nomination.
And to make you see it, the man who directed this also directed Requiem Of A Dream. Which is basically the most fucked drug movie besides Spun.
But what also makes this movie perfect is it's use of the camera. I'll need to definitely go on a rant in another entry abotu it, but unless youve studied film you won't truly get what importance a camera is in a movie. I will explain. Have no fear.
Toy Story 3
This is by far one of the greatest animated films I have seen. The fact that it's up for both Best Picture and Best Animated film is really a credit to it's beautiful writing, songs, cast and director, just everyone involved with this film! I nearly cried. I know the movie came out so long after the other two, but it still kept up with the characters, their personality developments over the years, and new perspectives on life. It was truly a great film. SEE IT!
True Grit
I'm having some slight reservations about this movie. Mainly because I expected it be a little, well, grittier. The last Coen Bros. movie I saw was No Country For Old Men (forget Burn After Reading. Not counting that dumb fuck of a movie). And that movie gave me goosebumps, and pretty much a state of paranoia during the entire film. Now, while this movie was good, I feel like the trailers promised me something different. Something more, raw and suspenseful. Not hilarious. Which it was. Can we nominate this movie for a comdey instead? And the spankign scene!! I didn't know whether to laugh, cry and be incredibly umcomfortable leaving Matt Damon around my children. Hailee Steinfeld has definitely earned her nomination as Best Actress in a Supporting Role. Her act as fast-talking quick thinking Mattie Ross was both believable and funny at the same time. I commend her for being a category with some very acclaimed actresses. The movie as a whole, not much my taste.
And just some side notes:
Can we please have The Fighter just go for the gold? I mean, Mark Wahlberg, Christian Bale, Amy Adams, Melissa Leo. All great actors, fantastic movie. PERFECT.
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