2008 RacsO Year in Review: Why-Is-There-Love-For-Them?
When I was making this list it was no wonder that most of the titles in this list are Oscar best picture contenders. Not to bring them down or something but sometimes I just question the fact that many loved them.
Changeling and Gran Torino
(both directed by Clint Eastwood)
People Love it Because: It was made by Oscar favorite Clint Eastwood. Changeling showcased Angelina Jolie who seems to be on the road to Oscar and we all know that Jolie is such a beloved celebrity. Gran Torino brought Eastwood back in front of the camera and it kinda reminded us of Dirty Harry.
Why I question the Love: This Eastwood two-fer has bait bait bait written all over it. It has the makings of an Oscar contender but what it lacks was artistry and substance. It felt vacant despite highly emotion inducing material. I had expressed my hate for Gran Torino so no rant here anymore. As for Changeling, screaming and tears is the name of the game. I think, with all the Eastwood films I have seen, these two are his weakest.
The Curious Case of Benjamin Button
(directed by David Fincher)
People Love it Because: It is a sweeping epic of love plus, Brad Pitt and another oscar favorite, Cate Blanchett stars in it. It has a very interesting premise. Its visual effects was to die for.
Why I question the Love: Glacially paced. Brad Pitt, though good, did nothing special to this role, ditto Blanchett. If "Big Fish" did not land big in the Oscars then why this? It felt the same most of the times (though the other was colorful and this one a little dark). I think was just propelled by the lead actors.
Slumdog Millionaire
(directed by Danny Boyle)
People Love it Because: It is a crowd pleaser, yes. It was made for the sole purpose of making people feel good while watching the film. Though there were some segments of the film that would make you squeamish (manure scene) it was a life changing (?) joy ride filled with superb beats and songs.
Why I question the Love: The year's elongated music video. It was too alive that I felt exhausted. The first two thirds of the film felt like Hindi Speed Racer, a zeal overload. Then the last part it settled and mellowed down then on to the weirdly put but overly enjoyable closing credits. What bugs me is that Boyle made superior films than this (Trainspotting, Millions heck even Sunshine was better than this, in my opinion [sue me]), and don't get me wrong, I love Danny Boyle but this is just an OK film, not great and not Best picture material.
Up next the 2008's undervalued movies....
Changeling and Gran Torino
(both directed by Clint Eastwood)
People Love it Because: It was made by Oscar favorite Clint Eastwood. Changeling showcased Angelina Jolie who seems to be on the road to Oscar and we all know that Jolie is such a beloved celebrity. Gran Torino brought Eastwood back in front of the camera and it kinda reminded us of Dirty Harry.
Why I question the Love: This Eastwood two-fer has bait bait bait written all over it. It has the makings of an Oscar contender but what it lacks was artistry and substance. It felt vacant despite highly emotion inducing material. I had expressed my hate for Gran Torino so no rant here anymore. As for Changeling, screaming and tears is the name of the game. I think, with all the Eastwood films I have seen, these two are his weakest.
The Curious Case of Benjamin Button
(directed by David Fincher)
People Love it Because: It is a sweeping epic of love plus, Brad Pitt and another oscar favorite, Cate Blanchett stars in it. It has a very interesting premise. Its visual effects was to die for.
Why I question the Love: Glacially paced. Brad Pitt, though good, did nothing special to this role, ditto Blanchett. If "Big Fish" did not land big in the Oscars then why this? It felt the same most of the times (though the other was colorful and this one a little dark). I think was just propelled by the lead actors.
Slumdog Millionaire
(directed by Danny Boyle)
People Love it Because: It is a crowd pleaser, yes. It was made for the sole purpose of making people feel good while watching the film. Though there were some segments of the film that would make you squeamish (manure scene) it was a life changing (?) joy ride filled with superb beats and songs.
Why I question the Love: The year's elongated music video. It was too alive that I felt exhausted. The first two thirds of the film felt like Hindi Speed Racer, a zeal overload. Then the last part it settled and mellowed down then on to the weirdly put but overly enjoyable closing credits. What bugs me is that Boyle made superior films than this (Trainspotting, Millions heck even Sunshine was better than this, in my opinion [sue me]), and don't get me wrong, I love Danny Boyle but this is just an OK film, not great and not Best picture material.
Up next the 2008's undervalued movies....
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