Showing posts with label jessica biel. Show all posts
Showing posts with label jessica biel. Show all posts

Saturday, April 12, 2014

The Tall Man



Another 2012 film, this time crime/drama/mystery, starring Jessica Biel, was nothing what I expected. Thought-provoking to the max, and wonderfully written but with a few missing elements/pieces. Written and Directed by Canadian Pascal Laugier, this film started off ‘on the edge’ and then took it’s audience on an intense eerie ride until the very end.

There seems to be some truth behind every legend and Laugier feeds viewers hunger every step of the way, making them wonder what’s real and what’s false. Jodelle Ferland who you may remember from films like ‘Cabin in the Woods’, ‘Case 39’, and ‘Silent Hill’ also stars in this film and effortlessly steals the show. She is gifted beyond her short years and well-trained in expressing intense emotions with ease. Biel also does a splendid job and isn't afraid to get down and dirty. I must point out the massive continuity flaw with the bloodied make-up but for those watching for pure enjoyment, it shouldn't take away at all from the story and what message this film portrays.

Who is ‘The Tall Man’ and why has everyone seen him but can’t catch him? You’ll enjoy watching this movie to find out.  


Friday, November 22, 2013

Playing for Keeps



"This holiday season, what do you really want?"

Written by Robbie Fox and Directed by Gabriele Muccino, this film wasn't anything out of the extraordinary. The same story/plot has been done before; first in 1986 and then again in 2009 and well Hollywood hasn't been too creative lately, so they try again to milk it for what it's worth again in 2012. They figure with some of today's hottest stars, like Scottish heartthrob Gerard Butler, Bostonian Uma Thurman (memorable from Pulp Fiction and Kill Bill movies), Texan Dennis Quaid, Welsh-working-beauty Catherine Zeta-Jones, innocent-eyed Judy Greer, and 'Seventh Heaven' Jessica Biel they'd be able to rejuvenate the magic.

Simple story, and great delivery by actors, the film was sweet to watch but probably not the most awe-inspiring. It speaks to our audience about forgiveness, second chances and making the right choices for your future. A run-time of 105 minutes and a budget of $35 million USD, it only grossed $13 million USD back at the box-office.

There's temptation around every corner, but there's a time one has to grow up and decide what they really want from life. Would you choose to make the right decision or keep playing till you lose everything?