Katie's Movie Review

Okay, I'm starting a regular monthly blog. I will be reviewing a few movies I have watched in the last 3 or 4 weeks. I watch a lot of movies, plus I work as a make-up artist in the industry. I promise never to review something I've worked on. My taste is not as wide-spread as some people, but I do try to vary my genres. It really depends on my mood. If you don't like it, don't read it.

These movies come from the theatre, rentals and/or my wonderful cable movie channel. Pretty much wherever I can get them. Anything I review will be 'new' to me.

Here we go...


I Am Legend

Years after a plague kills most of humanity and transforms the rest into monsters, the sole survivor in New York City struggles valiantly to find a cure.


STRONGLY RECOMMEND
Will Smith's best acting to date. This is not a movie I'll watch again any time soon - it's full of intense, naked anguish that kept my eyes open but watering. A tremendous movie!



Thin

A documentary of four women suffering from anorexia and bulimia in South Florida.




RECOMMEND
This film is a realistic portrayal of eating disorders and one specific rehabilitation center's fight for recovery. I was intrigued by the different women's stories and their love for their disorders, despite the facts and risk. It was a bit disturbing to see how the rehab facility was full of overweight staff members.



Charlotte's Web

The famous story of Wilbur the pig and the spider, Charlotte, who is determined to save his life.




RECOMMEND
I was surprised at how charming and cute this story was. A great family movie, but not so simplistic that adults can't enjoy it as well. The CG got a little cheesy when Wilbur flips around, but otherwise it is flawless.



Tideland

A lonely girl gets trapped in an eerie fantasy world after her irresponsible parents die.




RECOMMEND
Let me start by saying this is a Terry Gilliam film. Knowing that, one can expect the film to be quirky, colorful and oddly random. I only suggest this film if you go into it expecting nothing. Just let the craziness flow over you. The acting is superb and his color palette is vibrant. It sort of feels like playing in mud wearing your Sunday best.



Dead Silence

A widower returns to his hometown to search for answers to his wife's murder, which may be linked to the ghost of a murdered ventriloquist.



STAY AWAY
I fess up that I LOVE campy, B-horror. So, I have an extremely high tolerance for bad horror. This movie just sucked. It's very sad, because they could've really had something with the creepy doll storyline. The ending was satisfactory and the set decoration was AMAZING. Generally the acting was okay, but the lead actor, Ryan Kwanten, poisoned the script. He was flat, unemotional (especially for a character who's wife just died), and didn't fit. He should've been the first person to be killed off, but we were 'treated' to his character through the entire film. Stay away, stay far away.