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Impact Point (2008)
Turn down the sound and enjoy the bikinis
Beyond the obvious attraction of bikini-clad volleyball players, there really isn't much good to say about this movie.
The producers were wise to try to capitalize on the popularity of ladies beach volleyball, but the action on the beach isn't enough to carry the film.
Overdone stalker plot, forced acting and a plot hole you could drive a Mack truck through.
Is this the only police department on the planet with no access to a sketch artist?
Enjoy the view, but don't expect much else.
David Gilmour in Concert (2002)
Gilmour takes us on a bumpy ride
I knew that this concert movie was an acoustic show so I wasn't surprised that the tempo was slow at the beginning. But to start the show with Gilmour tuning his guitar was a bit much.
Once he did start playing, Gilmour was having such a hard time finding his rhythm that I found myself praying for the drums to kick in.
By the time things settle down, the really glaring problem with this film comes to the surface. The mix is horrible. The crowd noise drowns out Gilmour at times when they cheer a song they recognize, he is almost inaudible when talking between songs and at many points the backup singers completely cancel him out. I found myself constantly adjusting the volume which really takes away from the "concert experience".
There are high points in the show, but the low points are rock bottom. Comfortably Numb is a song that millions of people know by heart. Two versions are provided on the DVD - from the concert and in the bonus section. Neither of the guest singers (Robert Hewitt and Sir Bob Geldoff) know the words, have to read from sheet music and based on their phrasing have never heard the song before. Gilmour would have been better off asking for a volunteer from the audience.
The very best thing on the DVD is, oddly enough, in the bonus section. Screamin' Jay Hawkins' I Put a Spell on You, a blues standard performed with Mica Paris and Jools Holland, almost makes the DVD worth buying. Almost.
Watch Jonathan Demme's beautiful treatment of Neil Young: Heart of Gold if you really want to see a great acoustic concert film. That is the gold standard.
Hotel Rwanda (2004)
Great film! Some comments on the few bad reviews
I won't take the time now to add to all of the great reviews on the database. Might do that later. I just want to make a few comments about the handful of "hated it" comments in case they cause anyone to consider not seeing this important film.
First, for those of you who complain about some of the plot structure. Did you miss that this is a true story? Secondly, for the few who found that their compassion was barely stirred, if at all. You have no soul. I pray for you....
Watch this movie and get everyone you know to do the same. Racism is a sin that has caused so much suffering. Do your part to end it forever.
Sideways (2004)
Curbed My Enthusiasm
I really, really wish that I had checked in with IMDb before dropping money on this movie. Lucky for me, I was using a gift certificate at a matinée.
To be fair, I can see why many people will love this film. Judging by the popularity of Seinfeld and Curb Your Enthusiasm there is no shortage of people who find neurosis and pretension funny. This movie offers a double dose of both.
The few laughs were Cohen Brothers obvious. One involved a character getting their ass kicked. <- Not a spoiler as you will want to kick several character's asses. One side benefit for me is that I can now cross the California "whine" country off my must-see travel list.