Overview: From Jay Roach, director of Austin Powers, and David Kelley, writer of Chicago Hope and Ally McBeal, comes the new sports drama/comedy Mystery, Alaska.
Plot: Local hockey team gets written up in Sports Illustrated. Article generates a lot of attention and sparks match with pro-hockey team the NY Rangers. Who will win the big game?
Review: Mystery has a lot of strong points. The emotion it carries is pure and wonderful. The action is fast paced. The acting is good, including a cameo by Mike Myers (Austin Powers), and the cinematography is excellent. However, it has its shortcomings as well. The writing leaves something to be desired, relying on clichés and low class humor. The film's main problem is that it tries to do too much. Dozens of subplots are introduced, for no apparent reason, and only a few go anywhere.
All and all, Mystery is a very good film. Its shortcomings are minimal in comparison to the remarkable emotion it invokes in the viewer. I would recommend this movie for those interested in an emotional drama. I would not recommend it for those looking for a sophisticated comedy. Overall, I would rate Mystery, Alaska, as one the top five films of the year to date.
Rating: 8/10 (5 is average).
Plot: Local hockey team gets written up in Sports Illustrated. Article generates a lot of attention and sparks match with pro-hockey team the NY Rangers. Who will win the big game?
Review: Mystery has a lot of strong points. The emotion it carries is pure and wonderful. The action is fast paced. The acting is good, including a cameo by Mike Myers (Austin Powers), and the cinematography is excellent. However, it has its shortcomings as well. The writing leaves something to be desired, relying on clichés and low class humor. The film's main problem is that it tries to do too much. Dozens of subplots are introduced, for no apparent reason, and only a few go anywhere.
All and all, Mystery is a very good film. Its shortcomings are minimal in comparison to the remarkable emotion it invokes in the viewer. I would recommend this movie for those interested in an emotional drama. I would not recommend it for those looking for a sophisticated comedy. Overall, I would rate Mystery, Alaska, as one the top five films of the year to date.
Rating: 8/10 (5 is average).