This has been an interesting, yet kind of slow summer for film. We have had ups, downs and middles. It also proves as so far the best season for film this year. This short article will re-cap everything about this summer.
THE GOOD
- PIXAR
I have to say I was skeptical about the third installment of Toy Story. I thought they should've just left it alone. But after the release of Toy Story 3 we all have the realization that Pixar can do no wrong. Which will have the academy debating wether or not an animated film can go into the main category for Best Picture.
-Special Effects
I mostly dedicate this to Inception, which blended story with the art of special effects. They didn't need much CGI either, just like Prince of Persia (for the most part) with its swashbuckling choreography. Also the fun action of Scott Pilgrim vs. The World which showed us special effects from an entirely original perspective.
-Independent Dramdies
I'm mainly talking about The Kids are All Right and Cyrus, which in all their indie greatness, proves that there is plenty room for heart, and strong human emotion in a quirky comedy. Spring only had Greenberg for this category.
-The Continuation of Millenium Trilogy
The Girl Who Played With Fire continues the millenium series, real soon after the first. However, it was a breath of fresh air to see this sequel that measures right next to the greatness of the first one.
-Jonah Hill
Usually he is a typecast for that sarcastic chubby side character of the Apatow crew, this summer he is expanded his horizon with Cyrus as a highly dysfunctional character and he also played the main character in Get Him to the Greek and he played him well.
-Originality
From Inception, Winter's Bone, The Kids Are All Right, and Scott Pilgrim. Most of the films this summer were adaptations or reboots, while the original ideas that were out there flourished.
THE OK
-Jerry Bruckheimer
You know, that crazy rich producer who is constantly financing big budget mindless action flicks. This time he throws Prince of Persia and Sorcerer's Apprentice at us, however they aren't completely mindless, actually they both deliver a good amount of fun.
-Horror Films
I'm talking Splice and Predators primarily. Splice was a truly bizarre look at a creature that didn't belong in this world, it was very interesting and haunting. While Predators makes the best of the series with its fun brutal action, and great acting talent.
-CGI
CGI has become a cuss word in the world of film criticism. I usually don't think it is the most effective way of conveying special effects but it's use in movies like The A Team, Sorcerer's Apprentice, and The Last Airbender used it to a belivable manner of entertainment.
-TV Show reboot's
Moderately good films The A-Team and The Last Airbender seem to bring their own personalities from the show, both movies may not have completely honored its source material, however it didn't do them an injustice either.
-Video Game reboot's
Prince of Persia: Sands of Time is said to be the best reviewed movie based on a video game, probably cause it is ever so loosely based. However the game does surpass it a lot in storytelling, even when the movie honors its charisma.
-Disney
Disney fantastic with Toy Story 3, however it only did ok with Prince of Persia and Sorcerer's Apprentice.
THE BAD
- Steve Carrell
Such squandered talent from Steve Carrell was conveyd in Dinner for Schmucks, not as badly as Date Night though. He also voice Despicable Me which lacked heart that it tried to have.
-Animated Films (Not Pixar)
Despicable Me and Shrek: Forever After weren't good for two seperate reasons. Despicable Me suffered from an identity crisis while Shrek just wanted to steal audiences money, shame on them.
-Iron Man 2's ego
Just because the first one was good doesn't mean no matter what script is thrown together Faverau will make magic. He obviously doesn't in this waste of talent sequel.
-Dreamworks
So upset with Dreamworks because of Shrek: Forever After, an obvious scam for money. Especially when I know they are capable of movies like How to Train Your Dragon.
-Short Films
Jonah Hex was 72 minutes long. What the hell.
-Comic Book Adaptations.
-Not including Scott Pilgrim...however Jonah Hex and Iron Man 2 seriously hit rock bottom.
-Freidberg and Seltzer
- Two people who are about to be rich, from a pile of trash.
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