02.03.09 four films i saw on planes this week, in decreasing order of preference
The Duchess True-story period drama that actually managed to change my level of appreciation of Keira Knightley from white-hot hatred to tolerance bordering on admiration.
Eagle Eye Brain-turned-off action flick where poor bastard Shia Labeouf has to follow instructions from mysterious female voice on phone or everyone dies. Great bullshit computer interfaces throughout. Very stupid, but does the job it sets out to do. I still white-hot hate Shia Labeouf.
Body of Lies A surprisingly weak and unsatisfying Ridley Scott Iraq-war thing starring Leo DiCaprio and Russell Crowe. Starts off good enough but gratuitous romance sub-plot totally fucks up the pacing.
Nights in Rodanthe End-of-flight bottom-of-the-barrel scrape where Diane Lane and Richard Gere play damaged middle-agers who find a second chance at life through their sickly-sweet romance. An assault on intelligence, and even more on consciousness.
Heh. I acutally thought Nights in Rodanthe was OK. It was the first movie I saw in the theatre with Luca (movies for mommies). But hey, I was just happy to be out of the house and doing something I used to do. Perspective I guess.
It’s nice to know there are others out there with a dislike for Shia LaBeouf.
It’s twice this week someone referenced or commented on Eagle Eye. Neither time was very inspiring.
“Starts off good enough but gratuitous romance sub-plot totally fucks up the pacing.” Same thoughts here.
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