Review of The Shawshank Redemption and The Green Mile. Two films, one director, one amazing weekend.

Ah, it's good to be back. I've got two reviews for you guys today, both directed by Frank Darabont, both on my top ten list. Let's start of with the newest of the two, The Green Mile. The Green Mile is about Tom Hanks working on death row and Michael Clarke Duncan being a Jesus-type figure. Now, I know that may seem a bit odd, but it worked well and although at times the idea became a bit farfetched, became necessary for the good part of the plot to move forward. What is the good part of the plot, you ask? The parts with the inmates and seeing their characters develop as well as the authorities on duty amongst Tom Hanks. Sam Rockwell does a great job playing the most demented of the inmates, Wild Bill. Wild Bill made many inappropriate and stark comments that made even the most dismal moments relatively funny. And this films was surprisingly funny. I laughed more here than many recent self-proclaimed "comedies." This movie can be funny, sad, shocking, and sometimes a little weird, but part of what makes it so good is the amazing character development that is involved. By the end of the extensive three hour ten minute run time, I didn't feel like someone watching these events happen on a screen, rather a character myself, engrossed in what was going on inside the film. If a movie can make ME do that, then the filmmakers have hit their mark, at least in my book.

Next we have The Shawshank Redemption, the epic of Tim Robbins following his life convicted to a double life sentence in prison. Also starring Morgan Freeman, who narrates the story as well as plays a major role in it, is also sentenced to life in prison. They both do an absolutely fantastic job together on screen and have some of the best chemistry in a film I've ever seen. Not to say that the supporting cast didn't do great either. When there is a movie about prison, you have to have a great supporting cast to back up the leads, and it's definatley pulled off here. The story is great, coming from A Stephen King novel, as well as The Green Mile, but we can get to that in a minute. I've never read the source material but as a standalone experience, the screenwriters nailed it. There were no plot holes, the story proceeded at a steady pace, and it was interesting as well. Not once did I think,"How did that happen?" Very well done.

Unfortunaltley, friends, we've come to the end of my reviews. I'm sure you'll want to know the scores, but first, my final comments.
The Verdict:
Both The Shawshank Redemption and The Green Mile are fantastic films that were both adapted by Stephen King novels, and both were directed by Frank Darabont, making it a perfect double feature. Acting is great, stories are both fantastic, directing is prestine, and the overall time spent watching these films, was very well spent for me. About five hours and thirty minutes total. It's a long haul, but one worth taking. I think it's safe to say that Frank Darabont is the "King" of adapted films.

The Shawshank Redemption- Five posters of women out of five. 5/5
The Green Mile- Five magical mice out of five. 5/5

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Review of A Serious Man. Yet another jewel on the Cohen crown.

A Serious Man is another Cohen brothers production in which they direct, write, and produce the film and I believe this to be their best one yet. It's about a devout Jewish man who leads a decent life and when his wife wants a divorce his life starts to spin out of control. The acting is fantastic, every role is amazingly casted no matter how small. The music, soundtrack and score alike fit perfectly from Jewish Torah tunes to stoner tracks are all great. The story and writing are both thought-provoking and enjoyable there's never a bland moment. The best parts are the three Rabbis who each say something funny and philosophical. The point to this film is that everything has a reason to be there, deteriorating this man's life one step at a time. It's great!
The Verdict:
A Serious Man is a mildly humorous and immensely entertaining melodramatic comedy that certainly shouldn't be missed and is a definite Oscar contender in March 2010. It may be hard to find a theater to see it in, but it is 100% worth any effort to see it right now. So what are you waiting for? Your Internet works so look up times now! What are you doing? Go! Oh wait you'll probably want to see my score first. Okay but then you have to go. I give A Serious Man five politically incorrect South Koreans who want a good Physics grade out of five. 5/5.

Review of Being John Malkovich. Uh, er, um...

Being John Malkovich is a confusing film. Starring John Cusack as a puppeteer in need of money so when he gets a job at a company called Lestercorp, he stumbles across a portal into John Malkovich's mind. It really is fascinating how Spike Jonze and his crew created something that made almost no sense at all. If you can interpret it correctly, you'll find a deeper meaning behind the film. I'd tell you what it was, but that would ruin it for you. So eventually John starts selling trips into this portal for two hundred dollars a pop but when his wife, played by Cameron Diaz, gets in, she falls in love with a girl, Cathrine Keener, who falls in love with either Cameron or John Cusack, depending on who is in John Malkovich at the time. The rest of the movie is great. It's funny, deep, and raises a few philosophical questions that you can answer to yourself. My favorite part though was when the two girls were having a fight through John Malkovich's memories and sub-conscience mind. It was really cool.The Verdict:Being John Malkovich is a great movie that is definitely worth seeing if you're willing to put the time and thinking effort into it. I give it five crazy wives who have several exotic pets including a chimpanzee and iguana out of five. 5/5.

Review of Saw VI. Here we go again.

Saw VI is the continuation of the long running series of people dying in grisly ways. But this one is different. It actually has a decent story. Covering today's issues with health care and economy, the latest Saw installment has meaning. Sure, it has a twist at the end and it sets itself up for another sequel, but it was fun to watch nonetheless. My favorite trap was the spinning carousel of death which had six people spinning around and only two could survive while the main player in Jigsaw's game has to sacrifice some blood all the while. I don't want to give away any of the plot or thrills that are included, but I think the Saw franchise is headed in the right direction.The Verdict:Saw VI is by far my favorite Saw film. It has awesome deaths, some dark humor, and decent acting. Let's put it this way. If you've been sticking it out for the past five films, there is absolutely no reason not to continue watching the series that has Rube Goldberg rolling in his grave. I give it five foul-mouthed little children who have no reason to be in a film out of five. 5/5.

Review of Aqua Teen Hunger Force Colon Movie Film for Theaters. Need be an indroduction?

Aqua Teen Hunger Colon Movie Film for Theaters is so stupid and so funny. If you know the television show than you'll know what kind of humor this is. Being one of my favorite shows, this definatley does not disappoint. It turns a twelve minute sketch into an hour and a half epic that'll have you on the ground crying because it's so funny. I was. The acting is great considering it's a couple of dudes playing a flying box of fries, a giant shake, and a wad of meat. As for the plot, there really isn't one. It's just sketch after sketch combined to make a point.The Verdict:It's funny. See it, you'll enjoy yourself and maybe get into the T.V show as well. I give it five talking space watermelons out of five. 5/5.