Welcome to New Ulm Swift shot: Very funny film; great romantic comedy for a Valentine's Day date. I was pleasantly surprised by this one; I was expecting the fish-out-of-water bit to get old, but Danish Director Jonas Elmer pulled it off nicely with a balance of minor drama and character comedy. Character actor, J.K. Simmons is always masterful in these everyday Joe … [Read more...] about New in Town
Archives for January 2009
Be Kind Rewind
Clerks meets Dumb and Dumber This was a mediocre comedy with tacked on stupidity. The premise is beyond bizarre, but the previews sucked me in anyway - I really wanted to see what a 'Sweded' version of Ghostbusters might look like. If you watch it hoping to see lots of films parodied en masse, you will be disappointed - but they do have tons of loyal followers … [Read more...] about Be Kind Rewind
Rambo: 2008
Violence is back! With a subdued beginning and a cold-determination, John Rambo (Sly Stallone) is re-born as a savior to some zealot missionaries in a nation torn apart by an utterly one-sided civil conflict in present-day Burma. The film is an eye-opener to the horrors happening on a daily basis in a land most of us have never even heard of. My grandfather is a … [Read more...] about Rambo: 2008
Defiance
Edward Zwick does not disappoint in his newest epic direction, Defiance starring Daniel Craig (James Bond, Casino Royale & Quantum of Solace), Liev Schreiber and Jamie Bell (King Kong, Flags of our Fathers, Jumper). The movie gives us a glimpse of the struggles of survival, humanity, and loyalty as Three Bielski brothers, Tuvia, Alexander, and Asael manage to escape into … [Read more...] about Defiance
The Wrestler
The Wrestler focuses on Randy "The Ram" Robinson (Mickey Rourke) at the end of his 20 year wrestling career. Hampered by a heart attack and told he shouldn't wrestle unless he wants to die from his weakened heart, he retires and attempts to reconnect with his estranged daughter, Stephanie (Evan Rachel Wood) and live a normal life. Unfortunately, it's never as easy as it … [Read more...] about The Wrestler