DRIVE

A TIFF 2011 movie that was snobbed by the Academy. I don't blame them. There are just so many good movies this year it is hard to choose.

Drive is a well executed movie. Good acting, interesting storyline, beautiful cinematography, and superb cast.

This movie's best feature were the car chases and the soundtrack. However, for me - I took it as a love story.
Maybe because Ryan Gosling starred?

Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy

The movie is based on the book Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy a 1974 British spy novel by John le Carré.

Gary Oldman 's acting is nominated for the Academy and D highly recommended it. Nosebleed!
But maybe I should read the book.

HUGO

Another great movie which is nominated for 11 Academy Awards, making it the most nominated film of 2011. Nominations include for Best Picture, Best Director. Best Adapted Screenplay, and Best Cinematography.

Just because you have already seen most of Martin Scorsese's films and have seen a lot of 3D films - does not mean you can skip this one.

It is a captivating film with beautiful musical scoring and just lovable characters. Once it is available on Blu-Ray, I will surely be one of the first in line.

The Descendants

The Academy awards is this coming weekend and I have not seen a lot of the movies nominated.

I did not miss "The Descendants" however.

A very different George Clooney, a very different and touching movie. The general family situation with the father and the daughters are something anyone can relate. It was the situation of the dying mother which made the movie so unique.

Not all husbands will do a Clooney, I am sure - but it was the best that he can do in the situation I believe. Very well written script, haunting Hawaiian music, superb cast, and overall a beautiful movie.

A movie definitely worth recommending.

Accept what life throws at you - or maybe when life gives you lemon - make lemonade.

No Other Woman

There was this Filipino film titled "No Other Woman" which got most people talking that it got me excited too.

Sadly, for me the hype did not live up to my expectations.
First of all, the characters lacked depth. The characters were too shallow, and the relationships not well established.

Next, the poorly written and so unrealistic. Same goes with with the scenes.

There was no acting at all from any of the actress/actor. Good looks are good looks but when acting is lackluster - it just cannot save an already disastrous movie.

There was nothing new about the movie. Not the way it was presented nor the conflicts and even the ending was so predictable. What was the point of making a movie that has been done and redone.

What a waste of my time.