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300
In Action, Drama on July 8, 2008 at 2:20 am
Spectacular battle scenes, stunning artistry, and mind blowing cinematography all describe Zack Snyder’s 300 action packed, blood soaked drama based on Frank miller’s graphic novel 300. Computer graphics, a lot of slow motion, and an excellent portrayal of King Leonidas delivered by Gerard Butler make 300 an entertaining movie well worth watching.
ATTILA
In Action on July 5, 2008 at 9:34 pm
Attila, the historical epic mini series, is a riveting telling of the story of Attila the Hun. There is plenty of action and gore in this made for network television movie. This romanced version of Attila was excellently cast especially the role of Attila played by Gerard Butler. His intense portrayal of the arrogant and powerful Attila delivers a magnificent performance. Although history tells us that Attila was an evil man, one of the most evil through history, this film strays slightly from the actual historical facts but still shows Attila as a great leader. Aside from the historical accurateness which does not affect the entertainment quality of this film, it is an enjoyable film with an interesting plot, well written, and directed delivering top notch cinematography equal to productions on the big screen. The director, Dick Lowry, said in a making of interview in 2000 “If there was ever a star-making role and a guy with the potential to become a star, Gerard Butler and Attila are it.” Well he got the part about Gerard Butler right didn’t he????
Beowulf & Grendel
In Action, Adventure, Drama on July 5, 2008 at 6:33 pm
Beowulf and Grendel is the epic feature based on the Anglo Saxon poem “Beowulf” directed by Sturla Gunnarsson filmed against the breathtakingly beautiful backdrop of Iceland. This version of Beowulf written by Andrew Berzins added humor and the vulnerable human quality given to Grendel gave it a new twist. Gerard Butler (Bewoulf) and Stellan Skarsgard (King Hothgar) gave excellent performances but it was Ingvar Sigurdsson’s portrayal of Grendel that took front stage. He excellently conveyed all feelings and emotions through gestures, expressions, and actions. Cast and crew put their heart and souls into this thought provoking version of the anient poem about people in a primitive time in this compelling drama free of CGI. It is well worth seeing.
Official website: www.beowulfandgrendel.com
Timeline
In Action, Drama on July 5, 2008 at 6:28 pm
The motion picture business has always been fascinated with the idea of time travel. In Time Line, Richard Donner takes us back to Medieval times in this action filled science fiction adventure. An archaeological team finds themselves in the past right in the middle of a war between the French and English. I found the costumes and buildings to be authentic and the well filmed siege on the castle was exceptional with catapults pelting Castlegard with fire. The movie has been hammered for its lack of consistancy with the book, but if you can get past that and watch the movie for the sole purpose of being entertained, then give this one a try.
Lara Croft Tomb Raider: The Cradle of Life
In Action, Adventure on July 5, 2008 at 6:27 pm
This is the follow action film second in the Lara Croft adventures. Angelina Jolie and co-star Gerard Butler produce chemistry from both ends of the magnet, attracting and repelling through out the film. If you like continuous actions with explosions and gunfire you will most likely enjoy The Cradle of Life.
