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Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow - 8/10
All the comparisons to Star Wars and Indiana Jones may work on a more superficial level, but this film is The Wizard of Oz at heart. (Loved the use of "Somewhere Over the Rainbow.") Groundbreaking in a way more geared toward that film than the formers, no movie in memory has looked this gorgeous and awe-inspiring. New York City isn't presented in a realistic way, rather the New York City of your dreams. The film itself is light, non-stop fun from start to finish, entertaining fluff for those who don't need self reflective irony in their films. My favorite aspect of this film is Gwyneth Paltrow as Polly Perkins. While its not great acting or a great part at all, its great in the way Jack Sparrow or Selina Kyle are. A highly memorable character is nailed by the perfect actress for the job. Of all the ethereal retro imagery, she is the most magnetic.
Wimbledon - 5/10
Its not good, but its far from bad. Kirsten Dunst and Paul Bettany make cute at each other, but yield little chemistry. It would seem like an inspired pairing, but the love story falls flat. The sports story then takes center focus and that doesn't lead to much excitement either. The most original bit in the film is the opening credits, with each name showed on opposite side of the scope picture much like players during a match. It is mediocrity the whole way through, no matter how hard the actors try and make it work.
All the comparisons to Star Wars and Indiana Jones may work on a more superficial level, but this film is The Wizard of Oz at heart. (Loved the use of "Somewhere Over the Rainbow.") Groundbreaking in a way more geared toward that film than the formers, no movie in memory has looked this gorgeous and awe-inspiring. New York City isn't presented in a realistic way, rather the New York City of your dreams. The film itself is light, non-stop fun from start to finish, entertaining fluff for those who don't need self reflective irony in their films. My favorite aspect of this film is Gwyneth Paltrow as Polly Perkins. While its not great acting or a great part at all, its great in the way Jack Sparrow or Selina Kyle are. A highly memorable character is nailed by the perfect actress for the job. Of all the ethereal retro imagery, she is the most magnetic.
Wimbledon - 5/10
Its not good, but its far from bad. Kirsten Dunst and Paul Bettany make cute at each other, but yield little chemistry. It would seem like an inspired pairing, but the love story falls flat. The sports story then takes center focus and that doesn't lead to much excitement either. The most original bit in the film is the opening credits, with each name showed on opposite side of the scope picture much like players during a match. It is mediocrity the whole way through, no matter how hard the actors try and make it work.
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