It's Kind Of A Funny Story

It's Kind Of A Good Movie

When I entered The theater to watch “It's Kind of a Funny Story” I knew that this would be an exceptional movie. Gilchrist, Galifinakis, Roberts, they all make up a great cast of actors that take roles seriously and can portray their characters with grace and style.

Even at the beginning I was not disappointed. The story progresses much as a narrative, a sixteen year old boy having problems with depression becomes suicidal and puts himself in a mental institution. Boring plot? Not really. Execution? Beautiful.

This is a movie that really goes back and looks at how movies are made and sometimes how you can drop the audio track and still have a complete understanding of the film, the characters and the events that progress. The comedy reminds me of the level of thinking that went into comedy classics such as The Naked Gun, Airplane, and Kentucky fried movie.

It is relieving to see Kier Gilchrist in a film. He has shown his abilities on the small screen with “The United States Of Tara” and has finally participated in a movie that is completely part of his tastes. His role is perfect as the teen who has so much on his mind and finally goes to the dark part of his mind.

When someone reads the plot they can be easily dragged into the idea this will be a dark drama with blood, shouting, sex and action. Not the case. This is a lighthearted comedy that brings the issues of an everyday teenager and puts them into a single person.

Not so much shadowing over Gilchrist, Galifinakis' character meets up with Gilchrist. These two actors work well together with their two brands of comedy. Galifinakis, the fun, almost 20's type of humor and behavior; and Gilchrist, the teen-trying to act as an adult attitude.

There is really little to complain about this movie. Wait a second, there is nothing I can find that is bad with it. The characters, all of them, are believable in their own sense. The direction was superb, and the writing was spot on.

To sum it up, this is a must watch movie and will be at the top of my list when the DVD becomes available.

Resurrection

Credit: David Shatto

Looking on my blogger dashboard in contemplation I have realized that Ben's blog is the  most used blog out of all the ones that I have created or managed. This I do not find okay. I am here to announce that two of my sattlelite blogs will be reactivated TV Reviews and Movie Reviews.

As I have been given the honor to write for the Scifried.com I will be upping the TV reviewing by a large amount. My initial goal wa to review all of the shows I have on DVD in it entirety. That meaning All of the episdodes in said series. The only problem with that? it would take weeks to complete that task!

Seeing that this is an unattainable goal when rushed I have come to the conclusion to first off only review the shows that are currently airing. When I catch up (and I will) I will work on the previous shows with the same vigor I plan to give to the first round.

The Movie reviews will be a little bit more spaced out after all of my DVD's are reviewed. I am attending current features more often and I will have more up-to-date movie reviews available. Also I want the Movie review site to be request friendly. If you have  movie you want me to watch and review I will gladly do so. All that needs to be done is send me an e-mail with this format.

camulus16@gmail.com
Subj: Review
Body: tell me what the movie is, the genre and some basic facts about the movie.

Caprica "Unvanquished"

Daniel Graystone
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Sam Adama

A lot can happen in 3 weeks on Caprica. Daniel lost everything, Joseph can no longer go to New Cap City and is now with the Ha'la'tha, Lacy is a terrorist, and Clarice is on Gemenon. Wow.

The best thing about this opener is that it is what was asked for and more. A conclusion to some of the story arcs and the revelations on the outcomes of the various story lines and how they all intertwine into each other. Also it starts new storylines for the characters.

The most interesting thing was that there is a divide withing the monotheist religion. Not all monotheists are terrorists. There are 2 parts, The STO, the terrorists who spread monotheism through fear and the Religious priests who practice the religious traditions. They also give power to who they think deserves it and would spread their word the best.

It is nice to see Caprica going to other planets. I like Caprica, don't get me wrong, but I do want to see the other colonies as well. The Caprica City skyline is beautiful but can get a little boring. Gemenon is a beautiful planet, I am glad to see it and is a good way to start the new half season.

Another interesting thing about "Unaquivished" is that it is an end and it is a beginning for the characters. Ending the way of life and thinking for all of the characters and a new type of life for them. All of the characters have changed very dynamically and will continue to amaze.

I may have said a lot about the Character development but you must remember.  The whole show is about the characters.