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King Kong (2005)
Peter Jackson does it again!
Amazing action, outstanding visual effects, and a truly touching story. Naomi Watts is both beautiful and compelling. Jack Black ACTUALLY ACTS in this movie, rather than the usual fare of playing himself. Adrien Brody is terrific, as usual. George Lucas could learn a thing or two from Peter Jackson's ability to direct actors in a green screen environment. Without spoiling a thing, I will simply say, give this movie a chance. See it in the theaters, don't wait for DVD or video rental. It will AMAZE you! I predict this film will do more than $300 million in business by Sunday 12/18. Audiences will push this past the point of any of the LOTR trilogy and possibly even Titanic. Good show Mr Jackson! Its nice to see that success has not spoiled you ability to direct.
The Reagans (2003)
Anyhow...
Despite the huge wave of bad buzz surround this biopic, it actually was not half bad (the brief John Stamos cameo notwithstanding). James "Mr. Streisand" Brolin delivered a consistent performance, especially as Reagan toward the end of his presidency. The true star of this network mini-series come cable-pic is Judy Davis, who captures "Nancy Pants," as Ronnie refers to her in the film, with remarkable warmth and brief moments of manic intensity. The depiction of the Reagan children was humorous in a transparent, two-dimensional kinda way (like the Brady Bunch on acid).
The biographical tone and pacing of the film ran similar to Oliver Stone's Nixon. Unlike Nixon, who everyone suspected was a dirtbag, seeing the Reagans behind the curtains is rather fascinating. In the end, Reagan supporters have nothing to gripe about as the film's final consideration of Reagan is in the light of a truly well-meaning gentleman. Granted there is a certain sensitivity to various specific elements within the film, given Reagan's current health situation, but all the hype aside, it was genuinely interesting to watch. 7 out of 10.
Breakfast with Hunter (2003)
Big, Big Fun... if you really love Hunter
The documentary is a thinly veiled attempt to "break into" the life of the famed Gonzo fiend and shed light on his inner madness. Many funny scenes throughout the film, especially when Hunter is berating glib English director Alex Cox. The film itself comes across slightly amateur-esque in its editing and presentation, but is certainly a must-see for Hunter fans.