Indiana Jones (4) and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull - Review

Crystal SkullRewiewed by Reel Ninja’s Wife (RNW)

As I am surely one of the few movie goers of my generation (in North America at least) who has not seen the first three installments of the Indiana Jones films, I can only judge this movie on it’s own merits, therefore lacking any comparisons.

Harrison Ford in my opinion, did as he always does, ‘a decent job’. He’s not particularly a favourite of mine, but I suppose he does have a certain Cinderella fit for this role.

Shia LeBeouf on the other hand, was god awful from my perspective. Perhaps a little more time spent screening some ‘greasers’ from the fifties might have lent him a bit more depth to his arsenal for this performance. I just didn’t buy it, plain and simple.

Cate Blanchett - I love this woman! I often describe her as the quintessential movie chameleon. She is just fantastic in her work, and especially creepy in this role. The way that woman’s face speaks without any need for words is delightful to watch.

The storyline is imaginative and interesting enough to keep one entertained over a two hour period, even without the prior series background knowledgebase. To quote The Reel Ninja, “the special effects were f^#&ing amazing!”. I have to concur, the special effects were spectacular minus the scene with the ants, which was disgusting. I cringe even now ;)

I give this movie 7 ‘Mayan temples’ out of 10.

May 26, 2008 | Filed Under General | 6 Comments 
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Disturbia - Review

Disturbia Movie ReviewAdmittedly, I was surprised to have enjoyed this movie. It definitely helped to have David Morse and Carrie-Anne Moss cast in supporting roles.

The storyline was quite believable… which is a rarity these days. I find that most writers try too hard and end up overdoing it, to the point where the storyline dabbles in the fantasy realm.

Shia LeBeouf portrays your everyday spoiled American teenager - even without the life altering trauma his character suffers in the beginning of the movie. There are even a couple of times when you want to slap him, it’s likely that these are the points in the movie where the realism hits home for me.

I’d rate this movie 6 “Big Wheels” out of 10, something worth watching, but not worth paying the theater for.

April 15, 2008 | Filed Under Movie reviews | 3 Comments 
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