Megamind Review

Blue is the new hero!!!

Yes, still now I understand, and even convinced what is the difference between an animation studio DreamWorks from Pixar or Disney . It is not much goes into detail . I do not know whether this can be considered a plus or not, but not all the cartoons the studio can be called masterpieces. Unlike a Pixar,DreamWorks is a risk that the cartoon is not something that will fail, but the flamed film critics or audiences. Of course, this does not always happen, but this was. For example, "Shrek the Third" very disappointed fans franchise. I will not, of course, discuss now why, but it says that the studio is capable of, and errors. As serious and not so. But it also has the best work, except the first and second "Shrek" can still mention the "How to Train Your Dragon", which has pleasantly surprised the audience. And now, after a brief introduction, I begin to describe the new work studio.

From "Megamind" I expected a little more than received, but the impression all the same remains good. I have to say, this cartoon is much better than "I'm Ugly", which has a similar idea. And although " Megamind " was released later than the "ugly self, the creation of DreamWorks does not seem trite. He has significant advantages, but, unfortunately, and the creators have made plenty of mistakes. Explain the order.

The plot of this cartoon is enough original and unpredictable. The protagonist - Megamind, being with the dead planet, which has blue skin and a highly developed mind.  Another little baby, he gets on this earth, but with him there arrives and his future enemy - Metroman, a humanoid alien with super-abilities. It can be considered a direct analogue of the world-famous Superman. His show us how narcissistic and selfish hero who is ready to help mankind. Villain same Megamind, it seems as repressed Metroman person who realizes that he will inevitably have to become a global villain and an enemy who will fight to the end Metroman. So, after many adventures and events Megamind still kills superhero and initially pleased. But later realizes that his life has become meaningless. Herein lies the main distinguishing feature of the cartoon.

This animated picture breaks down stereotypes of superhero films and gives us realize that after all the villains are not without heroes. And vice versa. Next Megamind trying to create a new superhero, the Titan, but it is not the way it should be. Likely to light a new villain, and now Megamind will have to fight with him and find previously the hero love, human love. Original? Absolutely. And this cartoon does not seem to break, he is not much stands out. Everything has been designed in the classical traditions of any kids cartoon: exposition, conflict and resolution. The creation of DreamWorks is not much surprise the audience, there is nothing new, there is a funny and charismatic characters, sometimes comical and naive humor, exciting battles and touching scenes. In "Megamind" as opposed to "I'm Ugly" virtually no flaws.

But the error still there . First and foremost, this is difficult to capture the atmosphere of the painting. If the action takes place in a fictional town Metrociti, the cartoon is simply obliged to attend a saturated atmosphere of the business metropolis. The creators had to create their own, unique world, full of boundless imagination. But they did not. The whole plot is built only on cartoon characters and the main idea. In the rest of the picture is no joy and no surprise. I have it personally a little disappointed. The creators have made a few logical fallacies. For example, when the two villains fighting each other, one of them cuts the most important and tallest building in the city in half, and then runs it in his enemy.After which it is, of course, collapses and turns into splinters and dust. The question immediately arises: as the creators do not take into account the fact that the skyscraper might be people? This is also the main business building in Metrociti and work there innocent citizens. And one of the villains took, and destroyed it. Of course, they're fighting right in town, like kids in a sandbox squabble. But still: where is the logic? In the picture there is still a couple of mistakes, which is quite acceptable for a children's cartoon, but not desirable.

But there can be commended computer graphics . Each time, it is becoming more perfect and more perfect, and Megamind "that is no exception. Here, beautifully drawn and all the major parts of the city, and although the atmosphere, as I said, do not feel Metrociti anyway looks very plausible. Another advantage is the characters themselves, which are very similar to real people. Their faces and manners of behavior seem to be sometimes very human, and they are drawn well in contrast to the "I'm Ugly", where characters are and square, and angled shape of the head. In "Megamind" as each character is shown is plausible.

the town[2010] review

The Town

Prince of Thieves!!

"City of Thieves" - the second feature film Ben Affleck, where he serves choreographer and director in other words.  

The film is based on the novel by Chuck Hogan's some "Prince of Thieves." Childhood friends rob banks, and very thoughtful. One of the robberies and was the starting point of the film's plot. One of the assailants, Doug begins to follow the manager of a bank robbery, the girl gang took them hostage and then released. Claire has no clue about what was happening until a certain time, until the situation does not interfere with the employee the FBI investigating the robbery. 

Lazy is not only compared the "City of Thieves" with the same "The Departed," "Point Break" and became the benchmark for movies about bank robberies and gunfights with the cops and the opposition "bad guys", namely the film "Fight." Why compare? And the answer is obvious - too many similarities in these films. Scorsese's film recalls the atmosphere of Boston, in the film Bigelow bank robbers walking around in rubber masks (among other things, for such an association here may be attributed, and the opening scene of "The Dark Knight"), well, "Fight", as I wrote, I asked the highest bar, and this film is simply doomed to quoting and imitating, as those who "first, he and dad." But this does not mean that Affleck simply "stupid" copied a long-known techniques, he skillfully used them. The result is not perfect, but very professional. This results in a strong and decent mix of crime drama, a good psychological portraits and romantic images, and lines are so different people whose relations are doomed to start. It is not necessary to find fault with Affleck if he had something not happened, and the film does not possess the continuing ekshenom finally came up with the story he did not, he just sold his adaptation. 

I was satisfied with the movie and received from him a pleasure. Irregularities were of course, and they were in that whole movie look like a robbery with gunfire as it was in "Fight", but Affleck did not allow this, incidentally burdening romantic movie line and fighting among all but in the end everything was in full offset, action, psychology and drama began just off-scale, that I looked like an experienced, what is all over. 

Oh, I forgot to note that Affleck fellow in the fact that assembled an amazing actor's command, not deprived of attention. Game Affleck certainly satisfactory, all the same in terms of acting he was still rather weak, and he gets to play a better role la "Armageddon" or an idiots in "Good Will Hunting", but his game film, he does not spoil. Renner naturally stands out from the rest. Still, the sight is still his breakthrough role in "Lord of the Storm, but he most likely acts" Oscar effect "(in which case each role Oscar nominee or winner seems decent regular awards, although it is not always the case). One can enumerate the rest of  ensemble, but I will confine myself Hamm, are beginning to show that the role of "Madman" for it is not the limit and Rebecca Hall, who was still at the stage of "a promising actress. 

Film tipped to win the nomination and all sorts of awards, and Stephen King, including movies-10 of his favorite films of 2010. What is a good start, keep it up.

Devil

Sealed thriller..

All projects, which, in any way, participated Night Shyamalan, characterized by forcing the atmosphere, the mystical elements of anxiety and food for thought. The Devil retains all the components, presenting a dynamic thriller with elements of horror and mysticism. 

History is quite simple, the main thing - performance. By coincidence 5 people get stuck in an elevator. It would seem that common, but after a while, it turns out that everyone ended up in this place is not accidental.Temporary security guard buildings, silent mechanic, an elderly lady, an advertising agent and a young woman will make the company Lucifer in his mocking the show with a fatal outcome. The detective, who had arrived to investigate a suicide, is forced to go to the challenge of a skyscraper nearby. Now, in front of him as the spectator, is not an easy task to figure out what's going on in the car, and who is responsible for committing heinous acts. Will a desperate guardian of order to stop the devil, and help get out of the "chamber of hell" surviving citizens? This we learn within 80 minutes of dynamic development. 

Sealed thriller. Everything that happens is developing in a skyscraper. The central scene is assigned to the elevator, but a devilish performance will be used also to mine elevator, technical rooms, staff room of the building, and office corridors. Played with wonderful plot twists, and viewers will have much work to do to figure out who is, in fact, is responsible for unfolding nightmare. Every secret will be revealed, and questions will not go unanswered, when the final curtain will be raised. Ending the film may seem a trivial, but in this case would be quite natural, because it is to realize that time called the filmmakers. Maybe she got a bit crumpled, but everything that happens before that is very dynamic and will not make you bored and distracted from the viewing. 

Convincing acting. Readily believe in emotions and feelings of the protagonists. That is why the movie is terrifying, despite the small number of scenes of bloodshed and violence.Very commendable, in my opinion, managed Logan Marshall-Green, who plays mechanic.Sound and beautifully shot scenes of attacks of Satan produce glamor prepodnosimogo horror. 

"Devil" - high-quality atmospheric mystery novel, recommended to fans watching tickle their nerves, and fans of the genre mystery and horror. With a small budget has done an excellent job. After viewing remains a feeling of anxiety, but do not forget that if the Devil exists, God is there. 

Takers [2010] Review

Takers

Jack Wells / ghost / Raiders: Who will win?

A film about the brutal truth of seven guys who, as they say, do not fear neither God nor the devil. 

                     

Raiders. Their technique is perfected, and the risk only adds special urgency to move forward. Before them the whole world, and only today, which always resides near the danger and likelihood of adverse outcome, the pleasure of the work done and a big winner.They think through thin solid offensive strategy and successfully carry out a bank robbery.They always have a plan for withdrawal from an unexpected situation, they understand technology, work with C4, do not know what fear and have their own rules that are playing.But there is always someone who breaks the rules and those who adhered to the letter of the law ... 

                                      

Ghost. For six years he was preparing a plan to destroy his team. Ghost volunteered to take revenge on those who paved the way for this lost cause. A place to talk about: it will not return the lost ... and she never made a happy single person ... And so it happened. 

And the last component of the story, Jack Wells - a policeman who takes up a great deal about the crank scam. He destroyed his family, plunging headlong into work. 

Characters of Raiders of interest, but some do not fully disclosed, such as John and AJ - two madly charming character. Gordon - a man with a difficult life, in other matters like the other hijackers, brought up his sister - a drug addict, Jesse and Jake - the brothers whose blood the choice between prison and crime, one of which appeared a different meaning in life - his favorite. Most importantly, as shown in their friendly, almost family relationship as a team when they are for each other are ready to send to the light of anyone who stands in your way. 
Everything in the film very well thought out: there is a fascinating story (on an amateur, of course), nice guys, great costumes, big money, excellent stunts, memorable escape from the police in the performance of Brown, a touching offer, and how all of a sudden and tragic end ... 

For my part I will say this movie type of - the presence of such charismatic actors like Hayden Christensen, Paul Walker, Chris Brown, TI, Matt Dillon, as well, from - in a fraction of the drama, the scenes themselves robberies, and of course, from - for luxury houses, cars and other things of splendor.