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From monthly archives: January 2013

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Her (2013) ****

Her (2013) ****

Her, a comedy-drama written, directed and produced by Spike Jonze, feels both futuristic and current. It is at the same time depressing and inspiring, original yet familiar.
Her covers topics such as examination of human relationships, and our growing affair with our computers and mobile devices. It also hints at the current state of human mental evolution, which includes our still limited capacity to fully love.
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Saving Mr. Banks (2013) ***

Saving Mr. Banks (2013) ***

An American-British-Australian production, Saving Mr. Banks is a comedy-drama-biopic that tries to satisfy the audience by sweetening history, whilst providing a sense of accuracy via dramatized facts. The result is that much like the P. L. Travers character, Saving Mr. Banks' emotionally conflicted protagonist, the film itself ends up being uneven.
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The Wolf of Wall Street (2013) ***

The Wolf of Wall Street (2013) ***

Think of The Wolf of Wall Street as The Great Gatsby meeting The Goodfellas of the stock market. Martin Scorsese's drama-comedy-biopic is based on Jordan Belfort's real-life memoir of the same name. The Wolf of Wall Street has several great moments but, all in all, when everything is said and done, I had to ask myself whether there was really a need to make this film. At close to three hours the film is long and feels even longer. Having Belfort as the film’s protagonist, even if the lead is depicted by a charismatic DiCaprio, makes the story dislikable and somewhat dull. That being said, maybe for the Kardashians audience this film is a treat. Not being part of that crowd, this film is one I could have done without.
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The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug (2013) ****

The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug (2013) ****

The second installment to Peter Jackson's J. R. R. Tolkien The Hobbit, is both engaging yet dissatisfying. The film itself is highly crafted in terms of visuals and effects; it is a pleasure to watch. The plot moves smoothly and is somewhat better paced than the first part. Yet, unlike other trilogies, such as Lord of the Rings, Star Wars, and Hunger Games, we are left with pretty much no fulfilling conclusion at the end of this chapter.
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American Hustle (2013) ****

American Hustle (2013) ****

American Hustle is a comedy-drama film, directed by David O. Russell to a screenplay by Eric Warren Singer and Russell himself. It is inspired by the FBI ABSCAM operation, which took place in the late 1970s and early 1980s. The film stars a terrific ensemble, including Christian Bale, Bradley Cooper, Amy Adams, Jeremy Renner, Louis C.K. and Jennifer Lawrence.
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All Is Lost (2013) *****

All Is Lost (2013) *****

All Is Lost, a wilderness survival film, written and directed by J. C. Chandor, is highly engaging. It is no small feat given that the story takes place within the very limited spaces of a tiny yacht and an even smaller lifeboat. Furthermore, the film features only one cast member (Robert Redford,) and hardly uses any dialogue – so few words that they can be scribbled over a napkin. All of this makes All Is Lost quite a cinematic achievement. It is a testament to the talent of primarily two people: writer/director Chandor and actor Redford.
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