Posts from January 12th, 2011

7-Up

This is a movie that is a rarity: it has actually grown on me over time. I like it a little more each time I see it. I got it on DVD for Christmas and have watched it three times since then. I really, really like it. What’s that? No, I didn’t read the books first. I’m reviewing a movie here, not a book! [Read my full review]

Mind-bending

Inception is an incredibly well-directed film that strikes absolutely just the right pitch-perfect notes in its performances, music, camerawork, cinematography, special effects, just about everything. It’s a heist movie with a sci-fi premise, but don’t worry–it’s not a laser gun and spaceship sci-fi movie. It’s a “one thing” sci-fi story, where the world is exactly as it is today except for one thing, and the film explores the ramifications of that one thing. [Read my full review]

THIS is rotoscoping done right. Using animation to enhance the reality. Showing the impossible. Not crappy, too-literal mo-cap stuff. THIS is the good stuff. THIS is what animation is FOR: