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May 18, 2024, 03:41:38 AM| Iron Man (2008) Written by: Mark Fergus, Hawk Ostby, Art Marcum, Matt Holloway Directed by: Jon Favreau Starring: Robert Downey Jr. DVD: R2-UK Paramount (oct 27, 2008) My rating:  |
Cover blurb: Suit up for action with ROBERT DOWNEY JR, in the ultimate adventure movie you've been waiting for, Iron Man! When jet-setting genius-industrialist Tony Stark is captured in enemy territory, he builds a high-tech suit of armour to escape. Now, he's on a mission to save the world as a hero who's built, not born, to be unlike any other. Co-starring TERRENCE HOWARD, JEFF BRIDGES and GWYNETH PALTROW, it's a fantastic, high-flying journey that is "hugely entertaining" (Joe Morgenstern, The Wall Street Journal).
Overall, an enjoyable experience. The story is simple and doesn't always make much sense; the political aspect is nothing more than window dressing (although thankfully not as exploitative as Rambo), yet in shines in a lot of details. It is funny, but mostly in a dry-witted way. It is emotional, but that too is mostly underplayed and rarely melodramatic. Robert Downey Jr expectedly is marvelous with such material, so is Gwyneth Paltrow, and both have a great chemistry. Jeff Bridges unfortunately has to go completely bonkers at the end, but before that, he also gives a fine performance.
The action sequences lack the excitement of, for example, Transformers, but they are adequate. I usually enjoy the character stuff more anyway. And like Transformers, the movie gets a bit boring in the final confrontation. Watching Tony Stark design and build the Iron Man suite in his Malibu house, assisted only by an equally dry-witted AI, then taking it on a test fly - that is just so much more entertaining than two metal monsters pounding on each other.
(From goodguy's Watch Log on May 10th, 2009)
Member's Reviews
Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, a review by Tom
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Stars:
Eric Sykes as Frank Bryce
Timothy Spall as Wormtail
David Tennant as Barty Crouch Junior
Daniel Radcliffe as Harry Potter
Emma Watson as Hermione Granger
Plot:
Harry Potter is mysteriously entered into the Triwizard Tournament, a grueling contest among three wizarding schools in which he confronts a dragon, water demons and an enchanted maze only to find himself in Lord Voldemort's grasp. All will change when Harry, Ron and Hermione leave childhood forever and face challenges beyond their imagining.
Awards:
Won:
| ASCAP Awards (2006) | Top Box Office Films (Patrick Doyle) | |
| BAFTA (2005) | Production Design (Stuart Craig) | |
| Teen Choice Awards (2006) | Movies - Choice Drama |
| Academy Award (2005) | Best Art Direction (Stuart Craig (Art Direction), Stephenie McMillan (Set Decoration)) | |
| BAFTA (2005) | Achievement In Special Visual Effects (Jim Mitchell, John Richardson, Tim Webber, Tim Alexander) | |
| BAFTA (2005) | Make Up & Hair (Nick Dudman, Amanda Knight, Eithne Fennell) | |
| British Society of Cinematographers Awards (2005) | Best Cinematography Award (Roger Pratt) | |
| Broadcast Film Critics Association Awards (2006) | Best Family Film (Live Action) | |
| Broadcast Film Critics Association Awards (2006) | Best Young Actor (Daniel Radcliffe) | |
| Broadcast Film Critics Association Awards (2006) | Best Young Actress (Emma Watson) | |
| Empire Magazine Awards (2006) | Best British Film | |
| Empire Magazine Awards (2006) | Best Sci-Fi/Fantasy | |
| Hugo Award (2006) | Dramatic Presentation, Long Form | |
| MTV Movie Awards (2006) | Best Hero (Daniel Radcliffe) | |
| MTV Movie Awards (2006) | Best On-Screen Team (Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson, Rupert Grint) | |
| MTV Movie Awards (2006) | Best Villain (Ralph Fiennes) | |
| Satellite Awards (2005) | Best Costume Design (Jany Temime) | |
| Satellite Awards (2005) | Best Original Song (Jarvis Cocker) | |
| Saturn (2005) | Best Costume (Jany Temime) | |
| Saturn (2005) | Best Director (Mike Newell) | |
| Saturn (2005) | Best Fantasy Film | |
| Saturn (2005) | Best Make Up (Nick Dudman, Amanda Knight) | |
| Saturn (2005) | Best Music (Patrick Doyle) | |
| Saturn (2005) | Best Performance by a Younger Actor (Daniel Rdcliffe) | |
| Saturn (2005) | Best Special Effects (Jim Mitchell, Tim Alexander, Timothy Webber, John Richardson) | |
| Saturn (2005) | Best Writing (Steven Kloves) | |
| Scream Awards (2006) | Best Fantasy Movie | |
| Visual Effects Society Awards (2006) | Outstanding Animated Character in a Live Action Motion Picture (Steve Rawlins, Eric Wong, Robert Weaver, Steve Nichols (For "Dragon")) | |
| Visual Effects Society Awards (2006) | Outstanding Compositing in a Motion Picture (Ben Shepherd, Uel Hormann, Charley Henley, Nicolas Aithadi (For Voldemort's nose)) | |
| Visual Effects Society Awards (2006) | Outstanding Created Environment in a Live Action Motion Picture (Andy Kind, Ivan Moran, Rob Allman, Justin Martin (For the Black Lake environment)) | |
| Visual Effects Society Awards (2006) | ||
| Visual Effects Society Awards (2006) | Outstanding Visual Effects in a Visual Effects Driven Motion Picture (Jim Mitchell, Theresa Corrao, Tim Alexander, Timothy Webber) | |
| World Soundtrack Awards (2006) | Best Original Song Written for Film (Jarvis Cocker (music/lyrics/performer), Jonny Greenwood (performer), Phil Selway (performer), Steve Mackey (performer), Steve Claydon (performer), Jason Buckle (performer), Patrick Doyle (string arrangement)) |
Extras:
- Scene Access
- Trailers
- Deleted Scenes
- Featurettes
My Thoughts:
I quite enjoyed this one. Even if it dragged a little. For me the flow sometimes seems a little bit off. Also a little unconvincing was Ron's dislike of Harry in the beginning.This movie co-stars Twilight's Edward.
Rating:
(From Tom's Harry Potter Movie Marathon on December 4th, 2012)
Member's TV Reviews
Tom's TV Pilots marathon, a review by Tom
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Plot:
A Different World appeared on NBC from 1987 to 1993. As the highly anticipated spin-off of America's #1 show, A Different World mostly aired directly after The Cosby Show. The series was set at Hillman, a historically Black college with a rich legacy and reputation for successfully cultivating young minds. Denise Huxtable (Lisa Bonet) decided to attend Hillman College in tribute to her parents and grandfather who all attended Hillman for their undergraduate studies. In Season One, A Different World clearly depicts the difference between living at home with your parents and taking responsibilty for your own actions as a young adult. This hilarious show is filled with vibrant characters. In addition to Denise, Hillman featured Jaleesa Vinson (Dawnn Lewis), a recently divorced 26 year old, Maggie Lauten (Marisa Tomei), the most talkative person on campus, Whitley Gilbert (Jasmine Guy), the ultra-wealthy Southern Belle, Dwayne Wayne (Kadeem Hardison), Hillman's smartest and funniest male student and Walter Oakes (Sinbad) the over protective dorm director.
A Different World
1.01 Reconcilable Differences
I really enjoyed this Cosby Show spinoff, when it originally aired on German TV. After the first season, there are a lot of changes. Denise and Maggie (Marisa Tomei) left the show and the show took a different direction. At first I was disappointed but then I really grew to like the series. I really hope they release the rest someday on DVD. I would really love to watch it again.
Rating:
A Different World
1.02 Pilot Presentation
I decided to also watch the second episode, because it was originally supposed to be the pilot. But they decided to produce another episode coming before this one, which better introduces the characters.
Another reason I wanted to watch it is, that this episode introduces Marisa Tomei's character. This is the first role I got to know Marisa Tomei. She did a great job in this series. To bad that she is only in the first season.
Rating:
(From Tom's TV Pilots marathon on April 4th, 2011)