Film Review: Battle Royale

Film Review: Battle Royale

This is in my top ten favorite films.

A Japanese film based on a Japanese novel. Stars Takeshi Kitano along with Chiaki Kuriyama whom was GoGo in Kill Bill among others. The film takes place in the near future of Japan where much of the children have kinda caused the adults to have a fear of a threat. The story continues with the main character losing his father to suicide after his mother abandons him. Finding his mind clouded by disillusion and little respect for authorities like his peers. The class ends up on going on a bus trip to be gassed, kidnapped and slowly awaken to find metal collars around their necks in a cold tattered classroom with their old teacher. The teacher informs them that they have been selected to participate in a program called "Battle Royale" which means everyone has to kill each other off until there is one person left. The children are devastated and shocked by but proceed to a bloody slaughter of each other. Some get with the program and others that don't are slain by fellow classmates for survival. Fewer and fewer students are left from the traps set from their teacher and fellow classmates on a rampage. There is much to tell about this film and I should write a paper on how great this film is. The character build up in the film is great and you can relate to most of the students. The cinematography was a little above average but set the mood. The score of the film really set the mood. A very bloody and tasteful film of many themes.

Here is a film trailer from Japan. Enjoy.

Film Review:Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus

Film Review:Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus

A Fantasy Film by Terry Gilliam, Monty Python Troupe, tells the tale about a traveling Theater Troupe that made a deal with the Devil long ago and a passage way in a mirror that explores ones imaginations. Staring Heath Leadger, Tom Waits, Christopher Plummer with cameos from Johnny Depp, Jude Law and Colin Farrell. The film was one of the most creative and interesting films with for Art Direction. I found Tom Waits portrayal of the Devil to be one the highlight of the film. Another would be the elephant temple and history about the curse/deal that the Devil placed. Sadly to say that this is Heath Leadger's last acting film role due to his death. The cameos appearances were obviously to replace the remaining parts for Heath but did fit very well. I'm not going to say this is his best performance but the film was great overall and looking forward to adding this to my personal collection. The camera work was amazing and the screenwriting also the character development. I found the film to be overall interesting and enjoyable for all ages. If you found this to be enjoyable also check out The Adventures of Baron Munchausen and Time Bandits.

Film Review:Thriller

Film Review:Thriller

A 1973 Swedish Exploitation Film that was banned from the whole country for it's content. Also known as They Call Her One Eye. Tells the tale of a young girl who is sexually assaulted as a child that leads to her being mute. She's innocent and very vulnerable. During a walk down a road she decided to hitch a ride with a guy that kidnaps and cons her into becoming a heroin addict sex slave to some of the worst kind of people. She's stabbed in the eye for not doing her duty with a client. She eventually saves money for weapons, training in driving, long range shooting to fulfill her vengeance on the people that brought her down. She goes on a blood lust rampage. It had an influence on Elle Driver character in Kill Bill hence the eye patch. I found the film to be rather intense and would watch it again. The film soundtrack was on point and the camera work was ok. This film is pretty hardcore and extremely violent. It's banned in Sweden.

Film Review: The Prestige

Film Review: The Prestige

Based on the novel by Christopher Priest about rival magicians in the early 2oth century in London. Directed, produced and co wrote by Christopher Nolan and kinda was part of one of three films to explore stage magic during 2006. The film has an all star cast featuring Christian Bale, Hugh Jackman, Scarlett Johansson, Micheal Caine and David Bowie. David Bowie portrays Telsa, very believable as usual from Bowie and adds his own personal magic to the film. A mysterious thriller. Begins with a fatal mistake with Chinese water torture device and sends the magicians into a stage feud. One of the magicians, Angier, stumbles upon a stage show with some sort of teleportation type device. Curiosity leads him to meet Nikola Telsa (David Bowie) in Colorado Springs. Telsa created a teleportation device and hands over an improved one to aide Angier in future performances. There is a twist towards the end that had me amazed. The picture itself was well shot and captured the time frame. Very entertaining film with a Hitchcock shade.

Toy Story 3 Review

Here's a video review of Toy Story 3!

Video:Organ Donor by Jeremy Messersmith

Video:Organ Donor by Jeremy Messersmith

Jeremy Messersmith - Organ Donor from Eric Power on Vimeo.

This has to be one of or maybe my favorite video Eric has done. I just love anything with a Halloween type theme to it. The video was smart and quirky. Animated music video for Jeremy Messersmith's song 'Organ Donor' off his latest album The Reluctant Graveyard. Animated/Directed by Eric Power www.clearproductions.net www.jeremymessersmith.com

Film Review: Taken

Film Review: Taken

Has to be one of my favorite films of all time. Luc Besson co wrote the script.Vengeance is a heavy theme and is my favorite theme in a film. A thriller to know. Liam Neeson stars in the film as a retired clandestine officer. He lives a humble life, an ex wife that despises him and a daughter he loves more than anything. Sounds like the formula for an American family these days. He is persuaded to sign off a parental consent form to allow his daughter to travel to Europe with a friend, both are very young and naive. He is a little bit paranoid about it all but allows it all to happen to help regain a bond with his daughter. As soon as she lands in France her travel buddy and herself are abducted into a Hungarian sex trade which only gives him a few days to find her with little to nothing of clues before she is gone forever. He travels to France with a mission to find his daughter and get justice for what happened. The action scenes in the film are amazing and Liam Neeson can so easily be the next James Bond after this role. The film was very realistic and frightening to know that situations like this take place every hour. The camera work in the film is amazing also the film score. All the characters were well created, also the dialog. A possible sequel is underway. A film with class and vengeance. I highly recommend this film.