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Gravity (2013, dir. Alfonso Cuaron): 90-minute cinematic CGI thrill ride, tailor made for IMAX

Gravity_PosterSee it in IMAX (3D is optional). Very simple movie where the premise is the plot – an accident happens in space and the novice astronaut needs to survive. A 90-minute cinematic CGI thrill ride, alongside Sandra Bullock, who based on her performance will be in the hunt for her 2nd best actress gong.

 
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Posted by on October 20, 2013 in Film Reviews, Passive Media

 

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The Great Gatsby (2013, dir. Baz Luhrmann): energetic adaptation for modern audiences, though why the 3D?

220px-TheGreatGatsby2012PosterEnergetic adaptation which captures the essence of the Great American Novel, even if not a slavish period piece (in case you were wondering, no, there was no hip hop in the 1920s, but there was Gershwin, and mixing the two is classic Luhrmann). The verbatim passage readings by Tobey Maguire work surprisingly well, and remind us of F Scott Fitzgerald’s literary aplomb. Solid acting from Leonardo di Caprio (Gatsby) and Carey Mulligan (Daisy). Better than expected meditation on societal shallowness, selfishness, idealism, love, loss and the creative process (though I don’t know why it had to be in 3D).

 
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Posted by on May 31, 2013 in Film Reviews, Passive Media

 

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