8/10
Directed by: Nimród Antal
Written by: Alex Litvak & Michael Finch
Tuesday, September 7, 2010
Scott Pilgrim Vs. The World (2010)
10/10
Directed by: Edgar Wright
Written by: Edgar Wright & Michael Bacall
Based on the graphic novels by: Bryan Lee O'Malley
Expectations were ever so high for this beauty ever since I first read about it in Empire Magazine. I had never heard of the graphic novel before, but even though many people have grown tired of Michael Cera's geeky awkwardness, it is something I personally like, and to imagine him in a cartoony action film was more than enough to make it a need, not just a want.
The whole idea of the film (a boy falls in love with a girl, but to be with her he must battle her seven evil exes whom have super powers) was too good to pass up, but once I found out it was Edgar Wright directing (Shaun of the Dead & Hot Fuzz) I knew this film was destined to be amazing.
Every performance in the film was excellent and not a single cast member let the rest down. Every character had their cooky traits and personalities that cause every second of this film to be fun and nothing less. A particular highlight is Scott Pilgrim's (Michael Cera) roomate Wallace, whom is played flawlessly by Kieran Culkin.
If the plot doesn't catch your fancy, then it will be the fight scenes. Each fight is unique and memorable. All are beautifully choreographed and accompanied by amazing visual effects that help each fight stand out. The Evil Exes also make each fight fun with their conversations with Scott whilst fighting, particular that with Todd Ingram (Brandon Routh).
Finally, the soundtrack is incredible. There isn't a bad song in the movie. Between The Sex Bob-Ombs, Clash at Demonhead & Crash and the Boys, there is enough catchy and cool tunes to keep you interested.
Whether it be the plot, the performances, the laughs, the action, the soundtrack or the pop-culture jokes and references, there is definitely something in this film for everyone. If by some chance you don't enjoy this film, then there is something wrong with you. I have personally seen it three times, and going for a fourth.
Gozilla Vs. King Ghidorah [Gojira vs. Kingu Gidora] (1991)
4/10
Written & Directed by: Kazuki Ohmori
After watching the American '98 Godzilla and preparing for 2012 reboot, I decided maybe it would be time to catch up on some Gojira history. I started with Vs. King Ghidorah.
Most people would be instantly turned off by the idea of a human rampaging through miniature models of cities in a monster suit, but I tried to appreciate it for it's time, because that is how it was done.
Sometimes, the giant monster and blue screen shots looked spectacular, but this was equalled by the amount of dreadfully tacky shots of the giant monsters and terrible blue screening. The special effects helped very little too, but at the time I guess that couldn't be helped.
The few amazing shots that were included showed that there really is a place for the monster suits and miniature cities in modern film making, but only if it was used sparingly well, otherwise CGI would be the way to go.
The plot itself falls a bit flat, though not dreadful. It brings up interesting questions and concepts about the future. Unfortunately, the plot develops it's own time travel paradox when characters change history. Changing history is never going to make sense, but this was an exceptionally poor effort of doing so. Every single character was aware of what had changed and what they had missed. When Godzilla was reborn (as the original's birth was thwarted) some characters said he was "worse that the original". But of course, the original never having existed means that they would have never known of Godzilla before.
Whether the subtitling was done wrong, the dialogue didn't translate well into English or maybe the script was badly written in the first place, but the dialogue for the film was terribly average at most points and absolutely ludicrous at others. There is even a terrible Steven Spielberg joke, And I mean terrible.
Overall, I wouldn't bother with this film. If you are a fan of giant monster films then give it a go, there are interesting parts to it and someone fantastic looking shots. But mostly, it is a weak entry in a powerful series.
Mothra Vs. Godzilla [Mosura tai Godzilla] (1964)
4/10
Directed by: Ishirô Honda
Written by: Shinichi Sekizawa
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