Quaggy's Year of Movies Part 3
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The combination of movies this time around is eclectic, to say the least.
Beauty and the Beast
It's been so long since I saw this film. It will always have the special honor of being my favorite Disney film. The movie itself still hold up, but one thing that surprised me what how... traditional Belle still was? She was still the gateway heroine, paving the way for Mulan and the like. But there was still something very Old School Disney. Maybe in the way that she was drawn or how the story shifted away from her and onto the Beast. That said, she's still a character who main dream was to learn more and not to fall in love with a handsome prince, but to have someone who understands her and that was quite revolutionary. I really appreciated the character of the Beast (and why doesn't the poor guy get a real name?) far more than I did as a little kid. I also sort of liked that out of all Disney heroes, he wasn't the usual movie star handsome, post-transformation. Sort of keeps to the message of the film.
The Avengers
I'm so glad I saw this film in the theater. I nearly missed it. I normally don't bother with the Marvel films. (Or even the DC films, sometimes. Dark Knight Rises, with all of its depressing themes, kangaroo courts and Anne Hathaway, will not among the movies I see this year.) And having not seen Iron Man, Thor, Captain America, you get the picture, I didn't think I would really understand the movie that threw all of these characters together. But I should have known better. Joss was in charge, for crying out loud!! The was funny and engaging and just plain fun! And I kind of love Bruce Banner, but hey, when he's played by Mark Ruffalo and has the single greatest Crowning Moment of Awesome and line in a whole film filled with awesome, can you blame me?
Serenity
Sometimes, procrastination pays off. I'm embarrassed to admit that I had never quite finished Firefly. (I think it has something to do with the fact that when I do, that's it. No new Firefly ever.) So that means I've never seen Serenity. Which means that when the independent cinema by me did a one-off screening, I got to see Serenity for the first time on the big screen!! Yes, it was dark and at time disturbing, but I love this crew with all my heart. (Even if Joss does insist on using that to make your heart break twice!) Well, written, well-acted and just about everything you want in a sci-fi or action movie. Sigh. Why aren't we allowed to have more?
The Lorax
I don't have much to say about this one really, to the point that I thought about not including it at all. But it wasn't a bad film. It's just that if you read the original book you already know the important parts and the rest is just filler. That said, Danny DeVito was fun to listen to and the last scene was very nice.
Coming soon... Quaggy's Year of Movies Part 4!!
Beauty and the Beast
It's been so long since I saw this film. It will always have the special honor of being my favorite Disney film. The movie itself still hold up, but one thing that surprised me what how... traditional Belle still was? She was still the gateway heroine, paving the way for Mulan and the like. But there was still something very Old School Disney. Maybe in the way that she was drawn or how the story shifted away from her and onto the Beast. That said, she's still a character who main dream was to learn more and not to fall in love with a handsome prince, but to have someone who understands her and that was quite revolutionary. I really appreciated the character of the Beast (and why doesn't the poor guy get a real name?) far more than I did as a little kid. I also sort of liked that out of all Disney heroes, he wasn't the usual movie star handsome, post-transformation. Sort of keeps to the message of the film.
The Avengers
I'm so glad I saw this film in the theater. I nearly missed it. I normally don't bother with the Marvel films. (Or even the DC films, sometimes. Dark Knight Rises, with all of its depressing themes, kangaroo courts and Anne Hathaway, will not among the movies I see this year.) And having not seen Iron Man, Thor, Captain America, you get the picture, I didn't think I would really understand the movie that threw all of these characters together. But I should have known better. Joss was in charge, for crying out loud!! The was funny and engaging and just plain fun! And I kind of love Bruce Banner, but hey, when he's played by Mark Ruffalo and has the single greatest Crowning Moment of Awesome and line in a whole film filled with awesome, can you blame me?
Serenity
Sometimes, procrastination pays off. I'm embarrassed to admit that I had never quite finished Firefly. (I think it has something to do with the fact that when I do, that's it. No new Firefly ever.) So that means I've never seen Serenity. Which means that when the independent cinema by me did a one-off screening, I got to see Serenity for the first time on the big screen!! Yes, it was dark and at time disturbing, but I love this crew with all my heart. (Even if Joss does insist on using that to make your heart break twice!) Well, written, well-acted and just about everything you want in a sci-fi or action movie. Sigh. Why aren't we allowed to have more?
The Lorax
I don't have much to say about this one really, to the point that I thought about not including it at all. But it wasn't a bad film. It's just that if you read the original book you already know the important parts and the rest is just filler. That said, Danny DeVito was fun to listen to and the last scene was very nice.
Coming soon... Quaggy's Year of Movies Part 4!!
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Date: 2012-10-22 03:52 pm (UTC)Beauty. Disney is sort of a blind spot for me. I seem to have been born without the right receptors for several things that are well loved by others (Disney Pricesses, Muppets, Elvis...) So I just trust other people's judgment on these things. Glad you enjoyed it the second time around!
Avengers Well I agree, it was great! I do like superhero movies (not all, but some) and the combo of Avengers and Joss was something I knew I'd love. I want another one, because I love the interaction between those great actors/characters and I think there's MUCH more fun to be had there. Of the other movies, I'd recommend Captain America (just ask gatz, who has no use for superheroes -- she loved it). It has a really fun, retro feel because of the WWII setting. Also Iron Man (because RDJ is just delightful).
Serenity Yes to everything! So glad you got to see it on a big screen. I just love that movie (despite what Joss did to us). We can't have more because not everyone went to see it in the theater THREE TIMES in its first week just to boost the box office. :) I tried. #browncoats
Lorax I've Mom-watched The Lorax. Which means I've heard the audio while my kids are watching it and I do other things around the house. It seems cute. My kids actually like it a lot -- the older ones more than the young one, even. I don't know why, but it's definitely one of their favorites.
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Date: 2012-10-23 10:15 pm (UTC)Heh. Well, it's not like I've been all that active either! And it's not like I've suddenly turned into some movie buff. It's just that usually I watch maybe 3 or four movies in the theaters a year and I beat that record by March this year!
I seem to have been born without the right receptors for several things that are well loved by others
Oh, I know that feeling. There are plenty of things I just can't get excited about that everyone else seems to love!
I want another one, because I love the interaction between those great actors/characters and I think there's MUCH more fun to be had there.
Yes! I can't wait to Avengers 2 comes out! And the friend that made me go see Avengers (or Avengers Assemble as it's called over here) is also making sure that I see the most of the previous movies. Iron Man will be in Quaggy's Year of Movies Part 4 and I'm pretty sure that means I'll be watching Thor in the sometime relatively soon. In return, I'm making her watch Studio Ghibli films with me. :-)