Other stuff i watched recently
The CNY holiday gives me a brief respite to catch my breath and to finally jot down my thoughts on some recent viewings…
Heroic Duo (2003) 4/10
This derivative film has a lousy plot and rips off better movies like Silence of the Lambs. Watch only if desperate.
Hustle and Flow(2005) 5/10
It hustles, but it don’t flow. Your enjoyment of this film is directly proportional to how much you can stand rap/hip-hop. In my case, i wan’t impressed.
Almost Famous(2000) 8/10
Sharp, funny and incisive look at the 70s, as seen through the eyes of a young boy with a domineering mother. Add in a dysfunctional, middling rock band and the result is fresh and most enjoyable.
Princess Raccoon(2005) */10 Unrated
Zany, kitsch and totally wacky. I watched it only because of Zhang Ziyi. Its sorta like a musical. Anyway, Seijun Suzuki is messing with my head. I couldn’t finish the film, and i didn’t understand stretches of it. Actually i hated it. But i will grudgingly admit its visual artistry and that Ziyi looks great here. I’m not going to give a rating because i frankly don’t know what to think of it.
