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On the Edge of 'Blade Runner' (2000 TV Movie)

Meh

[4/10 · 22 November 2006]

I'm not a big fan of "Blade Runner" (great visuals+no plot= bad movie), but I thought this documentary would make me revise my original opinion. It didn't.

In fact, this documentary was very uninspired. I was really shocked when producers started bashing Ridley's work.

Not much technical information either. Just a lot of talking. Although it was funny to find out they actually used outtakes from Kubrick's "Shining".

No matter how "hard" it tries, it won't make you feel "Blade Runner" is something great... unless you're convinced this way around.

The Omen (2006)

Saw it. THE MOVIE of 2006.

[10/10 · 6 June 2006]

***Minor spoilers below***

Truly amazing film. Did it live up to the spirit of the original blah-blah-blah? No. Moore created new atmosphere, which feels surprisingly fresh. It is not like I am trashing the original. I respect it and people involved, but the fact is the remake is more exciting and well paced. It also has exceptional cinematography and art direction. I applaud everyone who worked on the technical side of the movie.

Talking about the cast, what's the big deal about Julia Styles? Hate towards her reminds me of Michael Bay situation that I can't understand also. Anyway, all the actors are solid. Esp, David Tewlis and Mia Farrow.

And no, it is not a shot-by-shot remake. The concept is, the director shot a certain scene as if he was told: "Here you'll have Kate Torn knocked down by Damien and falling" or "Here you'll have the photographer being decapitated". It feels like Moore didn't watch the original (he saw it, of course) and that kind of approach I just dig.

Overall, the movie exceeded my expectations and goes #1 on my "favourite movies of 2006" list. 10/10