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Two Movie Reviews

I've been meaning to put a couple of movie reviews on here for quite some time now, but I always forget. To make up for that, here's a review for both Road to Perdition and Signs.

Road to Perdition

I liked this movie a lot. I don't think it's the best movie I've ever seen (as some of the reviews rave), but I do think it's a great film. The characters were well done. It's hard to feel sympathy for the hit man most of the time (well, I did in The Professional, but that's another review), but I did in this case. The acting by the young Mike Sullivan was excellent as well. Lots of times when kids are in movies and required to act extremely well, they just look like they're trying not to laugh in front of the camera. The cinematography was excellent as well. Ditto for the direction. Particular scenes (the car in the middle of the road scene, for example) were amazing. All in all, hell of a good film and well worth seeing.

Signs

I love M. Night Shyamalan's work. He is such an awesome director and has the ability to make you frightened even when there is nothing on the screen to be scared off. He has the ability to build scenes like almost no other director. The performances of the leads - Mel Gibson and Joaquin Phoenix - are also absolutely incredible. Gibson is winderful as the father trying to keep his family together despite horrible tragedy. Phoenix proves again how talented he is in just about any role as well. The only thing that I found just slightly off about the movie was the end when they're outside (no spoilers here; won't say what happens). It seemed like Shyamalan tried to force his views just a little too hard. Do try and see this film in the theater if you can. Hell of a good flick.

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i really liked signs too. haven't seen road to perdition yet but would like to. thanks for the reviews =)

.: kat said on August 14, 2002 07:28 AM :: link it :.

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