Why? Why would he do that? Well, because he’s s lummox, isn’t he? Well, we shall have a magnificent garden party and he’s not invited.
Captain Jack Sparrow (Johnny Depp)
Pirates of the Caribbean: At World’s End (2007)
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Review: The Illusionist
Chick 1 says:
No, this isn’t the Edward Norton/Jessica Biel period romance. (Liked that one, though.) This is an animated film fromSylvain Chomet, the director of The Triplets of Belleville. (Another one I liked.)
The Basics: This French (though largely without dialogue) animation follows the relationship of a lonely travelling magician and a young girl.
What I Liked: The movie is really beautiful. The animation and landscapes are enchanting. There are some fun and quirky characters, my fav being the tipsy Scotsman. And there was a sad, sweet quality to the story.
What I Didn’t Like: I really wanted to like this movie, and while there were many nuances that were fascinating, I found it difficult to really follow what was happening. The Triplets of Belleville had a similar problem of communicating without words but there was much more action (and comedy) to that movie. The Illusionist has a decidely more meloncholy feel. And that feel made it difficult to understand what was happening without dialogue.
Bottom Line: This is a really gorgeous movie in look and feel but I had a hard time following the central relationship. Add to that the downer ending (rarely to my liking) and it just wasn’t my cup of tea.
Review: Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides
Chick 1 says:
The fourth installment of the Pirates franchise has Johnny Depp & a few minor characters returning while picking up a lot of new players. Have they been able to capture the magic again?
The Basics: Let’s start with a rundown of the previous Pirates movies. I really enjoyed the original, The Curse of the Black Pearl. Sure, it had some script/pacing problems in the third act. But at its heart it was a pretty good mindless action movie. Then adding Johnny Depp’s serendipitous turn as Jack Sparrow (that’s Captain Jack Sparrow) turned it into a blockbuster and a blast! Read more
Quote of the Week
Yes, OK, OK, OK, OK. Dalek fleet. Three of us. Minimum twelve thousand battleships armed to the teeth. Aaaah! But we’ve got surprise on our side. They’ll never expect three people to attack twelve thousand Dalek battleships. Cause we’d be killed instantly, so it would be a very short surprise.
The Doctor (Matt Smith)
Doctor Who (2005)
Quote of the Week
“He’s too young and he’s too immature. She’s a golddigger.”
“There’s little or no gold to be dug. He’s plenty old and people don’t mature anymore. They stay the same jackasses their whole lives.”
Grandmother & Grandfather (Reba McKinney & Bill Erwin)
She’s Having A Baby (1988)
Review: Kung Fu Panda
Chick 1 says:
I can’t believe I’ve never reviewed this movie. I adore it!
What I Liked: Obviously, most everything. This movie has what most great movies have going; it’s strengths are spread evenly across several areas. First, a fantastic script. It’s funny, well-paced, irreverent, and at its heart, wise & sweet-spirited. Read more
Trailer Trash
Chick 1 says:
New Trailers for The Tourist and (Squee!!!) Harry Potter
The Tourist: Johnny Depp and Angelina Jolie in a thriller? I’m in. This trailer is actually the second to be released. Looks like a good story and Depp and Jolie can certainly handle themselves. Directed by Oscar-winning director Florian Henckel von Donnersmarck. (there’s a name for ya) I’m not a fan of the look that Depp is sporting but he’s still Johnny Depp…sigh. Opens December 10th. Read more
Quote of the Week
If something seems too good to be true, it’s best to shoot it just in case.
Fiona (Gabrielle Anwar)
Burn Notice
Review: Inception
Chick 1 says: 
This has been one of my most anticipated movies of this year (and that includes Iron Man 2). The first trailer was so intriguing, and considering director Christopher Nolan’s ability to beautifully weave intricate plots with complex themes, when the big marketing push started a few weeks ago, I purposely avoided the new footage so I wouldn’t figure anything out. I’m glad I did but turns out, it didn’t matter. Read more
Quote of the Week
Dramatic irony…it’ll f*%k ya every time.
Professor Jules Hilbert (Dustin Hoffman)
Stranger Than Fiction (2006)