Monday, February 2, 2009

Recent Films :: JAN mix

崖の上のポニョ (Ponyo on the Cliff by the Sea)
★★★★☆(4/5)

There were mix reviews on this one, some disliking it because of the gap between previous Ghibli animations, or because the production was not hi-tech like previous ones. The fact is everybody is missing the point of perspective when viewing this animation. 1. The target audience is aimed at 5 year old kids. Not so universal is it. It's a waste of time to compare it to previous Ghibli classics. 2. The whole film is intentionally hand-drawn to step away from all the current CG animations. The feeling is quite unique, like reading a children's book. So just sit back and relax. Forget the comparisons and just watch the film with the target aim in mind. It was interesting trying to guess why the creators would do this, or that in various situations. And honestly the hand-drawn effects were jaw dropping at many points. Another classic I would say, just in a different perspective.

The Curious Case of Benjamin Button
★★★★☆(4/5)

One of the most anticipated films I wanted to watch recently. Mainly because of curiosity on how they pull off such a genius concept in 2.5 hours. And they did. Just watching Brad Pitt age backwards alone was worth the time, mainly. The story was the icing on the cake, including a unique packaging of special effects, with a elegant ribbon if I had to add. Very nicely executed. There's just one drawback for me, and I wouldn't dare mention it now for those who haven't watched the film yet. Let's just say....The origin to origin didn't really make sense. Otherwise it was a very good film, with A LOT of observation and detail put into.

6 comments:

Anonymous said...

Gordon san,

Masashiku jibun ga saikin mita eiga to issyo desu.
Kiguu desune ^^
Ponyo wa "suki" tte kimochi ga te-ma de sugoi yokatta.
Tsugi wa Johnny Depp to Tim Burton no Sweeney Todd (DVD) miai to omotte masu. Mimashitaka?

GL said...

Kiguu desuna. Ponyo sugoi yokattayone. Igai to! Sweeney Todd mimashitayo. Bucchake 3/5 gurai dakedo, Johnny.D ga kakkoyokattanode 3.5/5 de. Musical tte kiitakedo masaka annani musical towa!

Tim Burton + Johnny Depp de "Alice in Wonderland" ga deru mitaiyo. Koremo tanoshimidesuna.

Anonymous said...

へぇ!ミュージカル調なんですね。知らなかった。グロイって聞いてたからどうかなって思ってたけど楽しみになりました♪
Alice in Wonderland何だ!!凄い楽しみ!!

GL said...

うん結構グロかったw観て損はないと思うよ是非是非。

そう。マッド・ハッター役らしい。どんなキャラ作りするのかが楽しみやっさ~。

Rin said...

I appreciate ur comment :)

GL said...

Yea we have same perspectives!

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