And how exactly did you “find” this, Ross? How exactly did you come across a paint-by-number site featuring a flaming squirrel? Inquiring minds want to know.
Month: November 2005
The Core | F (in a good way)
director: Jon Amiel
starring: Hilary Swank, Aaron Eckhart
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This movie rates a “good” F–not because it’s good–but because it’s so hideously bad as to merit worldwide acclaim. You name it, they butchered it: acting, direction, special effects, plot, etc., etc. It is hard to do justice to Aaron Eckhart’s knee-slapping portrayal of anguish after someone close to him meets an untimely demise with words, so I urge each and every one of you to go out and find this movie. You can probably catch it on HBO or your local video store. It’s worth the rental for the Eckhart moment alone.
“SERRRRRRRGE!!!!” |
Hey Ross
National Treasure | D+
director: Jon Turteltaub
starring: Nicolas Cage, Sean Bean
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This movie wants so badly to be The da Vinci Code, but fails on just about every level. It lacks any coherent plot; it lacks any real excitement; and it lacks the footing in reality that makes the aforementioned bestseller so intriguing. The basic idea is that Nic Cage’s character has to steal the Declaration of Independence (and the hidden map on its backside) in order to a) keep it from thieves he used to work with who want to use it for nefarious means (i.e. finding a treasure) and b) finding said treasure (why it’s okay for him to find it and not the bad guy is never made clear). When’s the last time Nicolas Cage made a good movie? His acting is almost as bad as the hairpiece he wears. Catch this flick when it’s on cable, like I did. |