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El Secreto De Sus Ojos

El Secreto De Sus Ojos
The Foreign Film series wrapped up with the Oscar-winning submission from Argentina, El Secreto De Sus Ojos, which translates to The Secret in Their Eyes. And this film is certainly a well-kept secret that deserves greater publicity. A well orchestrated combination of crime, drama, romance and comedy. This film hit high notes in each of... Read more »
By karirose,
May 15, 2011 at 7:50 pm
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Hanna

Hanna
Intrigued by a talented cast, I was drawn to check out Hanna. As much as the film attempts to draw an audience with violence and action, there is more to this film as it is artistic with a little science fiction and some moments of comedy. The story revolves around the conflict between Hanna, a... Read more »
By karirose,
May 14, 2011 at 12:46 pm
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Water for Elephants

Water for Elephants
As this story flashed back from a modern day circus to one of the 1930s, life on a circus train is exciting and unusual, dangerous and intense. Water for Elephants took the audience on board the circus train and the ride it took across a country that was tumultuous as it was trying to rebound... Read more »
By karirose,
May 8, 2011 at 3:20 pm
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Arthur

Arthur
There is really no other way to describe Arthur than silly. Every scenario is extremely far fetched and exaggerated, but adds to the charm of the youthful feel of the movie. Arthur is a young man who has never grown up, and has never been expected to. But the time finally arises that his mother... Read more »
By karirose,
April 27, 2011 at 10:51 pm
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Limitless

Limitless
Bradley Cooper carries the film Limitless all on his own. The plot line is pretty basic and at its core is about addiction. The plot introduces a pill that maximizes the potential of the mind, but like all addictive products the effects are only temporary.  Unfortunately for me, the plot does not seem like enough... Read more »
By karirose,
April 25, 2011 at 10:45 pm
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Red Riding Hood

Red Riding Hood
Taking advantage of the current gothic trends, Red Riding Hood attempted to repopularize a classic fairy tale. Often times a preview and a concept seems to be innovative, but then things just don’t materialize in a way that is worth an hour and half film. From the director of Twilight, the story attempts to capitalize... Read more »
By karirose,
April 24, 2011 at 7:43 pm
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La Grande Seduction

La Grande Seduction
Another Canadian film part of the Foreign Film Series, and another good time. This film is successful because of a great collaboration of writing, acting and setting. La Grande Seduction, also known as Seducing Doctor Lewis, attempts to lure a bright, young doctor to a small, rundown town. To keep a primarily fishing town afloat... Read more »
By karirose,
April 23, 2011 at 5:38 pm
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Rabbit Hole

Rabbit Hole
Occasionally, there are rare films which illustrate real life, unfiltered and not at all pretty or idealized. Rabbit Hole is a raw and gritty film surrounding the grief of two parents. Discussing this film, I feel as though I am not giving too much away because this film is entirely about the journey of the... Read more »
By karirose,
April 18, 2011 at 11:01 pm
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Cedar Rapids

Cedar Rapids
A refreshing independent comedy brightened up my spring. Cedar Rapids attempts to glamorize the world of insurance sales in the Midwest. The glamor quickly fades and the reality of these character’s lives becomes the highlight of all the situational and obvious humor. Ed Helms leads this cast as a sheltered, uncultured and naive man from... Read more »
By karirose,
April 16, 2011 at 9:24 pm
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The Adjustment Bureau

The Adjustment Bureau
I have been anticipating The Adjustment Bureau for months. This film had a release date of about six months ago and got pushed. So I felt like I had been seeing the trailer for almost a year. Nonetheless I had high expectations and my fingers crossed for a thoughtful thriller. I was neither blown away... Read more »
By karirose,
April 1, 2011 at 10:20 pm
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