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Star Wars: The Clone Wars
PG
It's great fun to return to the Star Wars universe for smaller stories like this. Many may criticize The Clone Wars for having a less epic plot or for its TV budgeted animation. Personally, I've read enough "in-between" Star Wars novels and comics to be open to a movie like this. As for the animation, it was more impressive than I had expected.
As a follow-up to the two seasons of Genndy Tartakovsky's Clone Wars shorts for Cartoon Network, this movie is the opening story in a new CG series. The daring art deco 2D character designs are re-interpreted for 3D in a stunning way. From the footage I had seen in trailers, I was expecting matte textures, but on the big screen, every surface has the texture of paint strokes on clay. In a genre where most productions strive for true realism, this was a bold stylistic choice.
The new character of Ahsoka is an obvious avatar for young audience members, and though her dialogue is perhaps too naive, I didn't find it off-putting. Jabba's fey Cajun uncle was odd, but entertaining. Many of the action scenes (especially the one on the mountain's vertical cliff face) were gripping.
It was satisfying to see several carry-overs from other Star Wars stories, including the back story of the B'omarr Monks, Sith apprentice Ventress, and Christopher Lee reprising his role as Dooku.
The Tiger's Tail
Unrated
John Boorman's latest thriller has yet to receive a general release in the States, perhaps because of its Irish setting and political subtext. At times suspenseful, the story also has elements of black comedy and drama. Fears of identity loss and one's own dark side dominate the first half, but are left behind when the movie's villain is made more sympathetic. Gleason is excellent in his two roles, and Kim Cattrall pulled off an Irish accent surprisingly well.
Friday the 13th Part 2
R
One of my favorites of the series, actually superior to the first Friday. The directing here is clever, with humorous match cuts and true suspense.
Caddyshack
R
I used to be embarrassed that I had never seen Caddyshack. Now I wish I hadn't. Aside from the amusingly vague Chevy Chase and a few Rodney Dangerfield one-liners, I didn't find much to like. While watching, I craved the insanity of better films like Stripes, Fletch, Better Off Dead, and even One Crazy Summer.
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Pineapple Express
by Weedposted 10 days ago -
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Freebird
by WeedOne of those films that is a real surprise. Funny, and it makes you feel good, as well as introduces you (me anyway) to different cultures.
Hey, you should really see this!
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American Zombie
by WeedWorth searching for. A Mockumentary worthy of Spinal Tap.
This film is a MUST for all zombie fans. LoLHey, you should really see this, if this is the kind of thing you'd like to see. If not, then not so much. XD
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