Saturday, September 18, 2021
Alien: Covenant (2017)
The crew of a colony ship, bound for a remote planet, discover an
uncharted paradise with a threat beyond their imagination, and must
attempt a harrowing escape.
Highly professional sequel to
the director's Prometheus and a great addition to the Alien saga offers
a more stringent plot than the predecessor and offers lots of
visually stunning scenes and shock moments; Fassbender is perfect in his
android double role.
On renewed viewing: I especially enjoy the fantastic scenery and Michael Fassbender's performance.
On rewatching: Worth the watch just to discover new details.
Friday, September 17, 2021
Thursday, September 16, 2021
Wednesday, September 15, 2021
One Night in Miami (2020)
A fictional account of one incredible night where icons Muhammad Ali, Malcom x, Sam Cooke and Jim Brown gathered discussing their roles in the Civil Rights Movement and cultural upheaval of the 60s.
Although obviously based on a one-room stage play, the director skillfully stages this adaptation with imaginative camerawork and several flashback scenes; moreover, the four main actors manage to present their interactions with drama, suspense and humor.
Tuesday, September 14, 2021
First Lines: Elizabeth Taylor - Mrs Palfrey at the Claremont
Mrs Palfrey first came to the Claremont Hotel on a Sunday afternoon in January.
Monday, September 13, 2021
Sunday, September 12, 2021
Prometheus (2012)
A team of explorers discover a clue to the origins of mankind on Earth,
leading them on a journey to the darkest corners of the universe.
All the ingredients are there, and certainly this has been made by an
intelligent craftsman and a great cast, but the plot doesn't add this
all up and has too many open ends.
On renewed viewing: I still agree with my first assessment: the script is muddled, but the movie does deliver some of the goods.
On re-watching: meanwhile this film has become a guilty pleasure.
Maltin ***: "Companion piece to Scott's ALIEN offers echos of that film
in both good and not-so-good ways: it's thoughtful and intelligent, with
two strong female characters, and masterfully crafted, but gives way to
icky, gross-out moments...right up to the end. Fassbender is a standout
as a sly, watchful robot who's one step ahead of everyone else."
Alien: Resurrection (1997)
200 years after her death, Ellen Ripley is revived as a powerful
human/Alien hybrid clone who must continue her war against the Aliens.
Too ambitious for its own good this installment of the Aliens series is
quite messy, but has some moments, especially concerning the visuals.
On renewed viewing I need to correct my initial rating: this is actually
an imaginative and at times quite disturbing new take on the Alien saga
and, compared to the last installment, the plot is quite coherent.
On re-watching: meanwhile I do quite enjoy this version; it does have some intense moments.
Halliwell*: "Stylish, occasionally impressive movie that all too soon settles into familiar routine."
Maltin**: "Clumsy sequel with crummy logic, far too many wisecracks; a few good action scenes, but scrictly for series fans."
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