Toy Story 3, the most talked about animation to hit the silver screen this year, and a must see for any teenager. One may have noticed the multiple 'Get out of my way, small children, I've been waiting 11 years for this' groups popping up all over Facebook, and it's undeniable, this film's target audience is not the small children, instead it appeals to the teenagers, who have grown up with Andy, and like him, are now finishing school and going off to college.
As a painfully bitter reminder of the toys we've loved and abandoned, it serves as a lesson learned for the younger generation, that which has not seen the first and second Toy Story, and cannot appreciate the deep and undying love and devotion of Andy's toys, but for those of who for whom Toy Story truly meant something, before the desensitisation of children, this final chapter has at long last finished a tale that was for too long, left to the imagination.
Being one of the adamant Toy Story fans, I feel obligated to say that I'm very glad this film came out, although I know many people felt it was simply too little, too late. I thought that the plot line was unusually unpredictable (a first for Disney), that the animation was fantastic, and that character development was placed at the forefront of the film. Also, the new characters that were brought in were definitely a plus, adding a refreshing tone to the film, whilst also modernising it for a new audience.
A MUST SEE for all Toy Story Fans.
NOTE: For all parents, please make sure your children watch the first and second Toy Story before you take them to see this film, I can assure you, they'll understand and consequently like the film much more.
The latest rom-com to hit Australian screens is 'Killers', a hilarious and truly laugh-out-loud chick flick boasting seasoned actors Ashton Kutcher and Katherine Heigl. Personally, I found the film to be highly comical, yet definitely NOT realistic. Despite this, it does provide an interesting and somewhat strange insight into the life of a married couple, with two very different occupations. Perhaps the most hilarious aspect of the film is the obviously awkward and strained relationship that Spencer (Kutcher) has with his inlaws, and we see the tension that this can create in an otherwise seemingly perfect marriage.
Personally, whilst I don't recommend this film for those who love only intellectually stimulating films, but as a lighthearted comedy with an incredibly cute romantic element, it's perfect.
PS. Guys, this is a sure-fire first date film, your girl will LOVE it, unless she's not into that sort of thing… Girls, an added bonus and spoiler, Ashton Kutcher with no shirt!
Many of us don't remember the days of Walt Disney, myself included. But we do remember the Disney Classics, the original Cinderella, which has since had two rather tasteless sequels, the original Tarzan (which has also had a sequel that has not lived up to the first film), Snow White, which has thankfully been left alone, Beauty and the Beast, and of course, Peter Pan.
Not to mention the original cartoons, Donald Duck, Mickey & Friends, and Winnie the Pooh. There is not a doubt in my mind that the original Disney films and cartoons, despite their older animation techniques, had a certain class about them. Perhaps this is because many of them were created by or involved the late Walt Disney himself, or perhaps simply because they were focused on the morals, of conveying meaning to children, rather than the mindless entertainment dished up by Disney today.
Being a fan of TV shows such as Hannah Montana and Wizards of Waverely Place, it may seem strange that I am slamming Disney. However, whilst I love their newer shows, they lack the substance and the magic of the Classics. I have often wondered whether it is simply because I've grown older that the films and TV shows have lost their magic, yet when I watch the Classics today, they still instill the same hope in me. Shows and films such as Hannah Montana and Camp Rock are a very different kind of Disney to the originals, and it is not to say that they lack quality, because and perhaps it is the world that has changed, and Disney has simply been forced to follow suit.
In my opinion, Disney is dying, slowly and painfully, or perhaps it is merely morphing into a company that reflects the world it's in, a commercial and soulless world.
DO NOT SEE THIS FILM! Whilst at first it may seem like a typical rom-com, this atrocity is to be avoided on all costs, purely because of the terrible acting, coupled with the awful accents, and overrated and crazily predictable plot. If you do see this film, I urge you to spend your time mocking it.
A seemingly simple and vulgar comedy, Get Him To The Greek presents to us the world of a rockstar, most importantly, the less than glamourous life that to Aldous Snow, is reality. Its crude and sometimes disgusting humour gives way to surprisingly realistic emotional scenes that reveal the complexity of each character. Personally, I believe that the film would have been more successful in attracting viewers had the awkward threesome scene been cut, however we are forced to recognise that the complexities of Hollywood life are not always the most appealing, and can in reality be strange and awkward situations that cause friction in relationships. Despite this, on a deep level, the audience is able to connect with the sheer ridiculousness of the situations, whilst also identifying with the levels to which one will go for their 'break'. If I hate to rate this film, I would give it 3 1/2 stars out of 5, purely for the hilarity of it.
An utter disappointment.
This review by cinematical says it all
For many of us teens, the name Taylor Lautner brings a round of sighs from the girls, but in reality, is he a serious actor with a future in the business, or is he just a fad, an image that in a few years, will be completely forgotten? Is he another Zac Efron, or will he survive the 'hottie phase' and come out with a slew of films under his belt and experience for the future. I guess we'll have to wait and see, in the meantime, I urge you to check out Eclipse, which comes out very soon, as it promises to be bigger and better than Twilight and New Moon, and we see the struggle between Jacob and Edward continue.
In my opinion, Formspring, the latest craze for teenagers, is just another medium for people to insult one another, ask probing questions, and give strange compliments. However, how far is too far with insults? Comments left on this site can be very damaging, particularly urging one to commit suicide, or the more colloquial "fuck off". Let me know what you think on my Formspring, or ask me something.
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