Reviews

Sunday, August 1, 2010

Inception

















There hasn't been a movie with a concept this ambitious in a long time. Probably ever. With "Inception", Christopher Nolan throws you into a complex labyrinth of dreams and dreams within dreams that's a lot of fun to get lost in. The cast is great and the smart, layered script holds it's mind-blowing charm throughout, providing one "wow" moment after the next.  Not to mention some thrilling action scenes.  If there's any gripe to be had with this movie it's that its emotional core which, while very well acted, isn't quite as relatable or compelling as it attempts to be. Even with that, this is one of the best movies of the year by a mile and has to be seen

Bryce ***1/2
Chase ****
Landon ***1/2
Logan ***1/2

BANGERANG SCORE: ***1/2

Dinner for Schmucks















Raunchy comedies like these are just not funny. Sure, Steve Carrell is a good actor, especially in movies like "Dan in Real Life" and on TV like his role in "The Office". It has now gotten to a point where he's being cast in the same role over and over again. His characters are all tactless bumbling idiots with a severe lack of self-awareness. It has worked in the past, but doesn't work here. The script for this film is horribly written and the humor is very stale and filled to the brim with sexual content. Stay away from this one. Definitly not worth your time

Landon *1/2

BANGERANG SCORE: *1/2