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Tuesday, August 18, 2009
DVDs: Mike Tyson and Hannah Montana, together at last!
I do seem to be fond of those “together at last” headlines, don’t I? Well, this week’s weird mix of DVDs certainly calls for it.
Hannah Montana: The Movie: In the normal course of events I would dismiss this piece of cinema out of hand, except I must note with a raised eyebrow that the director is Peter Chelsom, who made some movies I really like: Hear My Song, The Mighty and Serendipity. View at your own will - or peril, perhaps.
Last House on the Left: Last forgettable horror remake not in sight.
Tyson: In one way or another, this seems to be Mike Tyson’s year at the movies, between this well-received documentary, not to mention his genuinely funny appearance in The Hangover. I’ve never had much love for the man, but I do intend to check out what he has to say in the documentary.
What Are You Watching?
Interiors: This was the first of Woody Allen’s “serious” films, coming out the year after Annie Hall won the Best Picture Oscar. And it may yet be the best of his strictly serious films. It’s a mark of the movie’s strength that I read the screenplay for it years ago - and was still riveted when I saw the movie. GRADE: A
Ponyo: Disney gave this Japanese animated film a wide release last weekend, wanting to introduce Japanese animation master Hayao Miyzaki to a bigger audience. His work in general , and this film, certainly deserve to be seen by a great many people. It’s not quite up to his masterpiece, Spirited Away, which won the Best Animated Feature Oscar, but this tale of a sea creature who wants to be human has a lovely, lilting quality that will especially appeal to young children. And it’s filled with the sort of breathtaking imagery only Miyazaki could create. Who else could create an ocean where the waves themselves are fish? GRADE: A
So what have you been watching, whatever the size of the screen or the age of the film?
