Sorry this past queue took longer than usual to cover I have just been seeing more of the current movies in theatres leaving less time for movie watching at home. Composed of three stellar films this past queue is one for the ages. The three movies I viewed were Pulp Fiction, Mystic River and Kramer vs. Kramer.Pulp Fiction- This amazing movie is a classic example of a motion picture that could only have been done by the magical skills of director Quentin Tarantino (nominated best director). The seemingly unrelated stories of two amateur robbers, two hit men, a kingpin and his wife, and a prize fighter are brilliantly interwoven in the unforgettable, action packed crime drama. It really is a fun movie to watch with a great cast including Samuel L. Jackson, John Travolta, Bruce Willis and Uma Thurman. 4 stars for an all time great.
Kramer vs. Kramer- Let's start by saying that in 1979 it won 5 Oscars (best picture, actor, actress in supporting role, director and screenplay). It was also nominated for another 4 but I won't list those out. The movie begins with Ted Kramer's (Dustin Hoffman) wife, Joanna (Meryl Streep) walking out on him and young son Billy (Justin Henry). Ted, a full time hard worker, must then adjust to life raising a son as a single parent. After some time Ted a
nd Billy form a wonderful relationship. Soon after, though, Joanna returns saying she wants custody of Billy. The feel good father-son story then shifts to a brutal custody trial. Although it may be one of the weaker best pictures I have seen, it is still a beautifully done and captivating story. 3 1/2 stars.
nd Billy form a wonderful relationship. Soon after, though, Joanna returns saying she wants custody of Billy. The feel good father-son story then shifts to a brutal custody trial. Although it may be one of the weaker best pictures I have seen, it is still a beautifully done and captivating story. 3 1/2 stars.Mystic River- Clint Eastwood knows how to manipulate movies to create what he wants better than any director in Hollywood. The film is the story of three childhood friends, Jimmy (Sean Penn), Dave (Tim Robbins) and Sean (Kevin Bacon) who meet up as adults investigating the murder of Jimmy's daughter. Eastwood perfectly develops the story taking us through the psychological thoughts and feelings of all the main characters. This gripping story throws you around keeping you transfixed and refuses to stop until the final credits. An unforgettable movie experience, 4 stars. 
2 comments:
agree on pulp and mystic river
good calls on the ones i have seen
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