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The Hangover [Rated/Unrated] [Blu-ray] [2009]

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Very Funny

on June 30, 2010

Posted by: natronbacon

from cdga ny

good things: Very funny, from beginning to end. Each of the guys plays a unique character that interacts well with the others. Some many funny situations and setups including a great cameo from a boxing legend, a rain main homage, a few funny songs about friends and great work from Community's favortie Spanish teacher. Lots of great supporting moments lend depth to the movie beyond just the main guys.
Bad things: A bit raunchy at times (for some this might be in the good things). Not exactly up for an oscar, but funny films are rarely viewed or judged this way.
Overall: Funny film, Blu Ray adds some nice features as well. Great supporting acting.

What's great about it: funny, supporting acting

I would recommend this to a friend!

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District 9 [Blu-ray] [2009]

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Very Solid Movie

on June 30, 2010

Posted by: natronbacon

from cdga ny

Good things: Loved the plot, which was based on incidents from the apartheid era (racial, not extraterrestrial) in South Africa. This is a very unique approach to this controversial topic. The main character goes through a wide range of emotions through the film, fear, shock, sadness, lonliness, anger, helplessness, selfishness, courage, hopeful, uncertain. The ending is a bit of a surprise as well. Not what I was expecting. It was filmed in the increasingly popular psuedo-documentary style, which is still somewhat unique for a major hollywood release, but somewhat common for low budget films (this was both). Sharlto Copley is excellant, and most of the film revolves around him, so it's hard to judge the acting (since the aliens are CGI, I don't think they were up for an oscar).
Bad things: CGI was a bit choppy at times. The exploding humans were a little cheesy, but on a small budget, this was not a surprise. The supporting actors won't blow anyone away, but none of them are developed either. If you love fairy tales, this movie isn't for you. The producers (Peter Jackson) got the most out of the money they had, but I suspect that some extra money would have helped.
Conclusion: This is the Bizzaro Avitar. Very good plot and acting, a bit weaker with its CGI and gritty documentary style. I liked this and couldn't care less about Avitar and its CGI. If that is you, you will like this movie.

What's great about it: Plot, acting, some CGI

What's not so great: Some CGI, supporting acting

I would recommend this to a friend!

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