I did see True Grit around Christmas with the family. One of three I've seen this year (I think it was three) at theaters (two if you discount Salt - I do - which I saw with a friend as a popcorn flick). I'm not stingy; it's just that I feel like I've already seen most of the stuff that comes out in theaters (half actually are remakes or throwbacks of some sort), and of the movies that seem at least somewhat original, few have anything in the way of true plot/depth. Inception had potential, but to really fulfill it would've taken at least three hours, probably closer to four.
All the 3d stuff is enough eye candy to start bringing me in slightly more often, at least, although the big 3d movies seem to somehow concentrate so hard on it they have no plot even when compared with other blockbusters.
Anyway, True Grit was at least something I hadn't seen, and breathed a little life into the Western genre. I felt like some of the dialogue, particularly the girl's, sounded so unrealistic (not completely sure if that's the writing or her delivery - probably each could've been tailored a little better to the other) it spoiled the movie a little, as witty as some of it was. I also didn't remember the names of anyone but LeBeef; I think they said his a few times past the beginning, and it's odd enough to stick. Worth a see if you've got a few hours to kill, but only just.
Haggard was the only thing I've liked of Bam's (guilty pleasure), but I find it oddly cool that slackerskaters like his crew can still make it in the world.
I wish I knew where to see more indie movies, other than flying/road tripping to a film festival, or Netflicks/piracy. An indie theater would be so cool, particularly in a college town like mine, but I've never actually seen a decent one.
All the 3d stuff is enough eye candy to start bringing me in slightly more often, at least, although the big 3d movies seem to somehow concentrate so hard on it they have no plot even when compared with other blockbusters.
Anyway, True Grit was at least something I hadn't seen, and breathed a little life into the Western genre. I felt like some of the dialogue, particularly the girl's, sounded so unrealistic (not completely sure if that's the writing or her delivery - probably each could've been tailored a little better to the other) it spoiled the movie a little, as witty as some of it was. I also didn't remember the names of anyone but LeBeef; I think they said his a few times past the beginning, and it's odd enough to stick. Worth a see if you've got a few hours to kill, but only just.
Haggard was the only thing I've liked of Bam's (guilty pleasure), but I find it oddly cool that slackerskaters like his crew can still make it in the world.
I wish I knew where to see more indie movies, other than flying/road tripping to a film festival, or Netflicks/piracy. An indie theater would be so cool, particularly in a college town like mine, but I've never actually seen a decent one.
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