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Napoleon Dynamite - 8/10
Possibly the best film to come out of Sundance since El Mariachi, Napoleon Dynamtie chronicles the misadventures of an archetypal high school loser and his pals Pedro and Deb. Also known for having spawned the now ubiquitous 'Vote For Pedro' tshirts and several quotes, a very entertaining film all around. The humour, unfortunately, seems to be lost on a lot of people.
The Bourne Identity - 7.5/10
A gripping thriller that I'd been meaning to see since it's debut. The Bourne Identity sets up it's intrigue very early on, featuring a Matt Damon who seems to know the spy game in and out but is hindered by not knowing who he is. Although a bit predictable (I'd picked up on the 'twist' about 10 minutes into the film) it liberally mixes espionage and intense action to great effect. It also includes a car chase involving driving a Mini through narrow European streets, which seems quite close to The Italian Job, despite being several years older. Perhaps a nod to the original before the remake? All in all a great film, although it doesn't think as much as they hype would have you believe.
Get Shorty - 9.5/10
After seeing this film I seem unable to pass an Oldsmobile Silhouette without blurting out "the Cadillac of minivans". Last night was my fourth viewing of this quirky comedy in which John Travolta is perfectly cast as Chili Palmer, a mobster who just wants to make movies. The whole thing plays out a bit like a Guy Ritchie film, interweaving several simultaneous plotlines and a host of characters with conflicting motives to great effect. Don't put this one on in the background, even paying full attention it took me more than one viewing to grasp the whole plot.
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I wake up in the morning more tired than before I slept
I get through cryin' and I'm sadder than before I wept
I get through thinkin' now, and the thoughts have left my head
I get through speakin' and I can't remember, not a word that I said
- Ben Harper, Show Me A Little Shame
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