by The Kingpin » Mon Dec 26, 2011 10:24 pm
Being a major critic and a nitpicker I actually dislike giving anything more credit than it deserves. But for these next two, I believe they both deserve a full 10/10.
Rise of The Planet of The Apes:
Don't let the B-Movie title fool you. This is a cinematic gem that dwarfs most movies we've seen this year. The way the story plays out is brilliant, the logic behind the flow of the movie is excellent, the sheer power and emotion of the characters is absolutely staggering. It unfolds the rise of the Apes very well, from the very start up to the climactic end. I get the feeling there may be a sequel [if Hollywood decides to cash in on the movie's success. If they want to turn it into a classic, they could stop right there and it'd be just as good], and if there is, I will probably go and watch it.
The Help:
Easily one of the best movies I've ever seen. considering I'm a person whose watching the highest rated movies in history, past and present, down to the latest releases [see RoTPoTA above], that is saying something. The movie is set in a town called Jackson, in Texas, in the days of JFK and colour discrimination. It is told from the point of view of a maid, and revolves around herself, a group of other maids, a couple of sympathisers and a group pushing the discriminatory agenda [widening the gap between 'coloureds' and 'whites']. The story pulls you in, immersing you in the feel of life in that community, and it isn't long before you begin to get attached to the good characters, and loathe the bad ones. All in all, it is a phenomenal performance, beyond my highest expectations for it, and absolutely deserves a 10/10.
"Ah yes, organised chaos. the sign of a clever but ever-busy mind. To the perpetrator, a carefully woven web of belongings and intrigue, but to the bystander? Madness!"
–William Beckett, Lore of Leyuna RPG