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Spin (2003)
Quality Film
This film left me feeling good; however, I admit that the story struck a chord with me in more than one area that other viewers may not experience. Being a pilot, I thoroughly enjoyed the aspect of the story that pertains to flying. Furthermore, Eddie is a character with whom I connected. The photography, particularly the sunsets and aerial shots, are beautifully captured. In all fairness, the story had a dry spot or two, but when I think of crappy films, this film is NOT one of them.
The acting was well done, too. Stanley Tucci portrayed a retired Air Force Major and was quite believable as Eddie's strong, collected Uncle. Ryan Merriman, whom I've not seen elsewhere, also gave a sound performance.
I give the movie an overall Bravo!
The Bourne Supremacy (2004)
Ready to See the Third Film!!
Much like the first film, the plot was complex enough to hold your attention. Paul Greengrass did an overall excellent job in capturing the sometimes gritty European feel that Doug Limon achieved in his direction of The Bourne Identity. Greengrass widely employed the technique of using a hand-held camera, which is often fantastic; however, it is absolutely distracting during the film's close-up fight sequences. In fact, it's often difficult to see what is actually happening. As such, the viewer may feel somewhat robbed of those lightning quick hand-to-hand combat moves, due to the super shakiness of the camera.
Still, the movie left me wanting more, and I'm anxiously awaiting a third 'Bourne' movie.
The Fog of War: Eleven Lessons from the Life of Robert S. McNamara (2003)
Sometimes Disconcerting. Thoroughly Honest.
When compared to the recent Fahrenheit 9/11, Errol Morris' Fog of War is presented in an unbiased, no-spin package. R.S. McNamara, explains his many unique life experiences but focuses on his primary public identity as Secretary of Defense with the fiery Kennedy and Johnson administrations, while offering his genuine philosophies and opinions on many of the White House actions in which he took part. Much of the film is shown in a candid interview format, which is surprisingly captivating. McNamara is painfully honest about his service in Washington, as evidenced by occasions of tearful discussion. This film could pass as a two-hour internship in political science.