Stand Up Guys (2012)

It’s obvious that the creators of this movie want it to be funny while it’s being something criminal. But it fails at both departments. Or it’s too mixed up that some crimes seem funny while some funny things looks like crimes. You can take it whichever the way it is but the bottom line is that it’s a time waster. To be honest I didn't watch it till the end. And I recommend that you don’t start it at all. Peace out!

Stand Up Guys (2012) 1.5/5

Unforgiven (1992)

It’s a hell of a thing killing a man. You got everything he had and everything he ever gonna get!! When William Munny (Clint Eastwood) says that you realize that this is not the ordinary western gunslinger movie. It’s a mix of character and emotions that usually not very dramatically concentrated often. For a good two hours Unforgiven is capable of keeping the viewers mind on the edge. And the skillful cast of Clint, Gene and Morgan bring a special kind of vibe to it. There is nothing extraordinary or never seeing in a western movie before in this but all of it presented again with a good flavor. And it’s a tale from once upon a time where life was simple and life has no value than a horse.

Unforgiven (1992) 3.5/5

The Lives of Others (2006) "Das Leben der Anderen" (original title-German)

This movie is 217 minutes long. For the first 15 minutes I thought it’s going to be some military movie with lot of violence (including torture and pain). Then surprisingly it turns away from all of it and becomes a political drama mixed with secret missions and spying. But soon after it becomes a very memorable and heartfelt film that definitely makes any person ponder in the name of love and humanity. The main character which you found to be inhuman and bound by rules at the start become one of the cinemas controversial and touching characters I have seeing by the time the movie ends. The final 20 minutes of this movie could be the greatest ending an any movie can have. It’s that perfect and that gripping. And it leaves the viewer with a tear and that tear is not out of pain or sorrow but in the name of people who choose to do the right thing even that right thing can cost their lives. If you can patiently go through the painfully slow start you will soon realize how wonderful this can be and missing it could have being one the greatest cinema mistakes you have done. Bravo to the fantastic acting, cinematography, music and everything. And a short review like this cannot do justice to it.

The Lives of Others (2006) "Das Leben der Anderen" (original title-German) 4.5/5

Snitch (2013)

Warning! Action lovers don’t get fooled by the appearance of the trailer or the poster and the ROCK. This is no action thriller that you expect to see. And it makes me wonder why Dwayne was casted to play this role where it is just a normal character and requires no wrestling moves to pull off. But what awesome is that this movie is totally watchable and interesting from start to end though we don't really get to see Rock in action. Said to be loosely based on true events at some point it goes from reality to Hollywood pretty fast. But the suspense keeps on growing. Though it is not exactly big as it should be it is not a bad movie at all.

Snitch (2013) 2.5/5

Samaritan Girl (2004) (original title Samaria)

This movie is filled with characters which make you ponder on their behaviors more than you actually agree on them. School girls who involved in prostitution to earn some cash to attain a dream they want, elderly men who goes out with them just to find a fantasy they never got to live, father who blames the world for his daughters mischief’s  are the main people you will discover here. At times the drama is subtle but sometimes it’s more than you can simply digest. Maybe out of Kim Ki-Duk movies this is the one I don’t really agree much about the script and the presentation. Being overly dramatic could be the main reason for it. Apart from being that it has the subtle beauty which all of his movies carry. It’s mysterious, interesting, suspenseful and above all that unique and very different. Fans of Korean cinema and the director specially should not miss it.

Samaritan Girl (2004) (original title Samaria) 3/5

Jack the Giant Slayer (2013)

We all know this story right? But what a sec. It’s not the same story of the Jack and Beanstalk here but far improved and a more heroic one. Still it is a fairly tale and fairly tales tend to have many many plot holes. If you wish to enjoy it there is lot of things which you might have to ignore. Like the enormous stamina humans must have to reach heavens by climbing straight up a tree! But to be honest that’s the beauty of this movie. There are many fears battles, ruthless creatures and daring moments throughout but all seems like a piece of cake at one point. It all ends well just as all fairy tales suppose to be. Technically not the best seeing animation work out there but it does the job. No big deal with character developments or acting mention worthy. Just enjoy it for what it is.

Jack the Giant Slayer (2013) 2.5/5