Jane had a big farewell dinner out with her friends, so I spent the night at home with some dvds and sleeping children. As always when Jane is away, I chose films that in no way appeal to her. In this case
Cloverfield and
Doomsday. I also took the opportunity to finish off the
Lagavulin, which may have something to do with why I enjoyed both films.
Cloverfield was pretty good, but a word of warning, the film is shot hand-cam style like Blair Witch. If that bothers you or makes you motion sick, avoid this film.. It also requires a few major suspensions of disbelief – such as why they would have continued filming – but if you can make the needed leaps of faith the rest of the film is well done. I am also a fan of killing off central characters so nobody can be assumed safe.
I chose Doomsday for a few reasons, starting with the director. Neil Marshal is the same guy that did
Dog Soldiers (a rather decent werewolf film) and
The Descent, which I have not seen but I understand was well done & very harrowing. Beyond that, its always nice to see Bob Hoskins and Malcolm McDowell working, and I can forgive a great deal to any movie which sees
Rhona Mitra (read the bio - its funny) spend all her time in a black singlet and skin tight pants. It would be very easy to dismiss it as Madmax in Scotland, but honestly its weirder than that and was an unexpected - tho admittedly Lagavulin enhanced - amusement.
Cloverfield was pretty good, but a word of warning, the film is shot hand-cam style like Blair Witch. If that bothers you or makes you motion sick, avoid this film.. It also requires a few major suspensions of disbelief – such as why they would have continued filming – but if you can make the needed leaps of faith the rest of the film is well done. I am also a fan of killing off central characters so nobody can be assumed safe. 
I chose Doomsday for a few reasons, starting with the director. Neil Marshal is the same guy that did Dog Soldiers (a rather decent werewolf film) and The Descent, which I have not seen but I understand was well done & very harrowing. Beyond that, its always nice to see Bob Hoskins and Malcolm McDowell working, and I can forgive a great deal to any movie which sees Rhona Mitra (read the bio - its funny) spend all her time in a black singlet and skin tight pants. It would be very easy to dismiss it as Madmax in Scotland, but honestly its weirder than that and was an unexpected - tho admittedly Lagavulin enhanced - amusement.
Oh, yes -- Doomsday. I've been meaning to try and catch that one. And I did love Dog Soldiers. Absolutely love the squaddie whose last words were something like "I hope I give you the shits!"
ReplyDeleteI saw Dog Soldiers the last time I caught up with the werewolf genre. It, and Ginger Snaps, were the only standouts.
ReplyDeleteDoomsday is both unfocused and over the top. A combination I found entertaining. By all means catch it, but don't expect too much and have some beers on hand :)