Hollase said she didn't want to see Zero Dark Thirty because it would be too gory. So instead we saw the new Schwarzenegger movie, and we got to see about 100 people get their brains blown out.
Aside from the over-the-top violence, this movie was actually pretty good. Somehow Arnold manages to be likable in preposterous roles (e.g., kindergarten teacher, small-town sheriff).
K-Funk's rating: 3 stars (out of 4).
Monday, January 21, 2013
Sunday, January 20, 2013
Movie Review: Silver Linings Playbook
This movie is one of those "comedies" that wins awards for "Best Comedy" because it doesn't try to be funny. The moral of the story seems to be that people with mental illness are jerks. Or maybe it's just that Philadelphia Eagles fans are jerks.
Anyway, Jennifer Lawrence once again demonstrates that she is arguably the most talented actor out of all of Bill Engvall's kids.
K-Funk's rating: 3 stars (out of 4)
Anyway, Jennifer Lawrence once again demonstrates that she is arguably the most talented actor out of all of Bill Engvall's kids.
K-Funk's rating: 3 stars (out of 4)
Wednesday, January 9, 2013
Sooner RepOUrt: 2012 Year in Review
In many ways, this season was a disappointment: 2 home losses and an embarrassing bowl loss. But I will remember this season for the wins against West Virginia and OSU.
OU has been a great program throughout Bob Stoops' tenure, but there has been a surprising lack of dramatic come-from-behind wins. I guess you have the 2002 game against Alabama where Jason White tore his ACL (again) and Renaldo Works saved the day with 2 shovel passes (or is it "shuffle" passes?). But that's pretty much it. Meanwhile it seemed like other programs like Texas have been pulling out miraculous wins every other week.
For most of the last 13 years, when OU is in a tight game in the 2nd half, it has pretty much been an automatic loss. That all changed late this season. Two weeks in a row, the game came down to a 4th down on a last-minute drive, and two weeks in a row, the Sooners came through. I couldn't believe it. Yeah, it was only 2 games, but those 2 games made the season a success.
OU has been a great program throughout Bob Stoops' tenure, but there has been a surprising lack of dramatic come-from-behind wins. I guess you have the 2002 game against Alabama where Jason White tore his ACL (again) and Renaldo Works saved the day with 2 shovel passes (or is it "shuffle" passes?). But that's pretty much it. Meanwhile it seemed like other programs like Texas have been pulling out miraculous wins every other week.
For most of the last 13 years, when OU is in a tight game in the 2nd half, it has pretty much been an automatic loss. That all changed late this season. Two weeks in a row, the game came down to a 4th down on a last-minute drive, and two weeks in a row, the Sooners came through. I couldn't believe it. Yeah, it was only 2 games, but those 2 games made the season a success.
Sunday, January 6, 2013
Movie Review: Jack Reacher
I went into this movie knowing absolutely nothing about it, other than (1) it has Tom Cruise, and (2) he beats people up.
I honestly thought it was going to be a comedic action flick like "Knight & Day." Turns out, the movie took itself deadly seriously. It had the feel of a drama, or at least a thriller. The problem is, this serious tone was combined with a plot that was at times flat-out ludicrous.
As a result, I can't really say that the movie was good, but (1) it has Tom Cruise, and (2) he beats people up, so I liked it.
K-Funk's rating: 3 stars (out of 4).
I honestly thought it was going to be a comedic action flick like "Knight & Day." Turns out, the movie took itself deadly seriously. It had the feel of a drama, or at least a thriller. The problem is, this serious tone was combined with a plot that was at times flat-out ludicrous.
As a result, I can't really say that the movie was good, but (1) it has Tom Cruise, and (2) he beats people up, so I liked it.
K-Funk's rating: 3 stars (out of 4).
Monday, December 31, 2012
Movie Review: Les Miserables
For the most part, Les Miz is a straightforward adaptation of the musical, which means it's awesome.
The performances were pretty good. Hugh Jackman is strong as Valjean. Anne Hathaway's signing is slightly overrated. Russell Crowe doesn't have a Broadway voice, but his restrained performance seems appropriate for Javert. All of the minor characters are incredible singers. Also, the orchestrations are fantastic; they really take advantage of a fuller orchestra compared to the Broadway version.
My only problem with Les Miz is that I just couldn't care less about the stupid student revolt that takes up the second half of the movie. Also, Marius is an idiot for preferring Cosette to Eponine.
Overall, this movie is epic. Thanks to the new orchestrations, I prefer the movie soundtrack to the Broadway recording. (But preposterously, the movie soundtrack doesn't have "Who am I?" Unacceptable!!)
K-Funk's Rating: 4 stars (out of 4)
The performances were pretty good. Hugh Jackman is strong as Valjean. Anne Hathaway's signing is slightly overrated. Russell Crowe doesn't have a Broadway voice, but his restrained performance seems appropriate for Javert. All of the minor characters are incredible singers. Also, the orchestrations are fantastic; they really take advantage of a fuller orchestra compared to the Broadway version.
My only problem with Les Miz is that I just couldn't care less about the stupid student revolt that takes up the second half of the movie. Also, Marius is an idiot for preferring Cosette to Eponine.
Overall, this movie is epic. Thanks to the new orchestrations, I prefer the movie soundtrack to the Broadway recording. (But preposterously, the movie soundtrack doesn't have "Who am I?" Unacceptable!!)
K-Funk's Rating: 4 stars (out of 4)
Monday, December 24, 2012
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