actually, the world of the lorax put on screen with the subtleness of Totoro would have been a great way to treat the source material. How great would a Dr. Suess movie be where we just get to really stretch our legs in the brilliantly realised world of the Lorax. Instead, I feel the need to include "Big Bads" and a whole romance subplot really bogged down any promise a Lorax movie had. It just feels like needless padding.
I thought Drew Carey and Clint Eastwood were Libertarian? Or am I mistaken?
I'm a fan of David Wain's work; I loved Wet Hot American Summer and Role Models, but I haven't been too excited about this one.
Porco Rosso is the one no body ever mentions by Miyazaki, but I agree that it's his best film. Michael Keaton also gave a great performance in the title role.
I seem to remember Miyazaki saying in an interview that Porco Rosso was his most personal film. It certainly comes off that way, and I think that's when he's at his best.
Thor was enjoyable, and I honestly think the Hulk was too, although it had many more obvious flaws. I disliked how Marvel screwed over Edward Norton. Every piece of the Avengers puzzle looks great except for Marvel. They've made some pretty lousy decisions in the past when they decide to muck around with a movie. They're much better when they leave it up to the directors.
It sure seems boneheaded that they would put this show on network tv, though. Either the source material becomes neutered beyond the point of recognition, or the violent, disgusting nature of the protagonist will almost surely alienate a lot of mainstream viewers. It smacks of desperation, but then, that's nothing really new for NBC.
Don't forget other great tales like Paul Bunyan, Johnny Appleseed, Pecos Bill, and the Brer Rabbit stories. America's chock full of mythology!
Pretty much my thoughts. I'm sure I disagree with her on many political issues, but she's funny and seems to respect others. Plus she was great in Finding Nemo.
Chronicle looks pretty good, but I agree that is probably the stupidest title they could have given it. Everytime I hear the title in a commercial, my mind completes the thought "OF NARNIA"
Yeah, I got sick of the premise very quickly. Especially Colbert, though, his shtick was so much more "one-note" where at least you could argue the Daily Show had more variety.
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