Sunday, March 04, 2007

FILM REVIEWS

FILM REVIEW
FILM: Trailer - The Abandon House
LINK: http://films.thelot.com/films/2217
RATING:  4 / 5

WHAT I LIKED: Haunting yet enchanting - I have a soft spot for Latin films because they don't just evoke an emotional response (fear, love, anger) they do so with an acute awareness of the heart - I can tell from the subtle lighting and texture that this films aim for that effect.
WHAT I SUGGEST: Even though this is just the trailer, I would want to know a little more about what's going on.

I had to watch Victor's other films to truly appreciate this one - I'd love to see the full film!

When the chase is cut short, the guns come out to play! Check out GUNPLAY!
http://films.thelot.com/films/20882
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FILM REVIEW
FILM: BUBBLES
LINK: http://films.thelot.com/films/1044
RATING: 4 / 5

WHAT I LIKED: Very cute with interesting cinematography and engaging performances. The twist at the end was a pleasant surprise - great writing.
WHAT I SUGGEST: The mother's acting was a bit over-the-top but with the bubble effects and the general stylization of the look and feel, over-all I think it worked.

Great film - a good performance from the kid actress!

When the chase is cut short, the guns come out to play! Check out GUNPLAY!
http://films.thelot.com/films/20882
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FILM REVIEW
FILM: mimesis
LINK: http://films.thelot.com/films/18055
RATING: 3.5 / 5

WHAT I LIKED: I liked the "life imitates art" theme and how it was executed here - nice variety of recreated scenes that were pretty funny at times.
WHAT I SUGGEST: Take out most of the movie footage from the beginning - perhaps just use the audio from the films. So much more fun could be had if the audience is left to guess what movie scenes are being recreated instead of doing a literal comparison.

Great work!

When the chase is cut short, the guns come out to play! Check out GUNPLAY!
http://films.thelot.com/films/20882

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FILM REVIEW
FILM: I Have Dreams Dammit!
LINK: http://films.thelot.com/films/26788
RATING:  3 / 5

WHAT I LIKED: The trailer really shows your positive personality and altruistic intent to make a revealing discovery - very genuine in its presentation and intriguing by its topic.
WHAT I SUGGEST: Trailers are tricky and dreams are so amorphous and broad in scope, so the trailer should give hints as to what you might have discovered (expected and unexpected) - it's not enough to just gather information, your interpretation is of key interest.

I'm anxious to know what you discover!

When the chase is cut short, the guns come out to play! Check out GUNPLAY!
http://films.thelot.com/films/20882

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FILM REVIEW
FILM: El Banditos
LINK: http://films.thelot.com/films/16551
RATING: 3.5 / 5

WHAT I LIKED: Nice use of depth of field - the Lego desert world you created was vivid and felt like it had breadth. I liked how the ending was stylized.
WHAT I SUGGEST: The film left me wanting more than just a robbery and a showdown and more of a justification as to why it was shot with Legos.

Excellent animation set design!

When the chase is cut short, the guns come out to play! Check out GUNPLAY!
http://films.thelot.com/films/20882
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FILM REVIEW
FILM: Addiction
LINK: http://films.thelot.com/films/3607
RATING: 3 / 5

WHAT I LIKED: Some humorous moments presented with all seriousness.
WHAT I SUGGEST: I hate myself for being such a tightwad but the trailer could offer a little more dimension to the main character's addiction beyond simple torment.

You look like you had fun putting this together - good effort!

When the chase is cut short, the guns come out to play! Check out GUNPLAY!
http://films.thelot.com/films/20882


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