Who hasn't wanted to kill their boss? %Limbo Hengoku is here to tell us about the comedy movie Horrible Bosses, in which 3 beleaguered employees scheme to do just that.
Horrible Bosses Genre: Black Comedy Age Certification: Rated R Director: Seth Gordon Writer: Michael Markowitz Notable Actors: Jason Bateman, Charlie Day, Jason Sudeikis, Jennifer Aniston, Colin Farrell, Kevin Spacey , Donald Sutherland, Jamie Foxx Released: 7/8/2011, English Plot Outline: Three friends conspire to murder their awful bosses when they realize they are standing in the way of their happiness. Review Acting: 9/10 The acting was good and believable, everyone did well. Writing: 9/10 The story was interesting and relatable. The characters are introduced and there is some character development. Additionally, the dialogue was funny. All in all, Horrible Bosses is well written with no unnecessary scenes. Visuals: 6/10 Horrible Bosses is dialogue based so the visuals lack impact. But it did have good shots of the characters and scenery. Everything looked decent. Sound/Music: 5/10 There wasn't a lot of music in this movie but when it does play, it fits the moment. Feels: 6/10: This movie is indeed funny. I didn't really relate to any of the characters, but I did pity some of them for their situations and I'm pretty sure if I had been in the same spot they were in, I could relate. Aside from it being funny, Horrible Bosses kept me entertained and happy. Personal Experiences: This movie is honestly decent, very interesting and there wasn't anything I didn't like about it. To me it's much times better than Bad Teacher. The movie was a lot of like breaking into the houses and trying to plan how to kill the bosses. But honestly, I would’ve rather have seen more failed attempts on the bosses lives. But in the end, I liked the movie and I liked the humour in it too. Usually in a movie like this one character is the funny one and the other two are just there, but I actually found all three of the guys funny in their own way. I liked the characters, I enjoyed the bosses for what they were. Overall Rating: 7/10 Would I recommend it? Yes, because this is a movie that 90 percent of the working world can relate to. If you are able to sit back ,enjoy and relate to the fact that these 3 guys are trying to do what what 90 percent of the working world wanted to do for years, you're going to have a fun time with Horrible Bosses. @Funnelby, our Moderator and resident film expert, reviews one of his favourite films today. The Intouchables is a beautiful and heart-warming piece of French cinema. Don't be put off if foreign movies aren't your thing, this is an accessible, charming drama with appeal for a wide range of audiences.
The Intouchables Genre: Comedy, Drama Age Certification: Suitable for all ages. Directors: Olivier Nakache, Éric Toledano. Writers: Olivier Nakache, Éric Toledano. The Intouchables is based on the true story of Philippe Pozzo di Borgo and his help Abdel Sellou. Notable Actors: François Cluzet, Omar Sy. Released: 11/23/2011 in France. Original language is French. Plot Outline: In his search for candidates for a position as live-in caregiver, rich paraplegic Philippe meets Driss, a man from the urban projects. An unlikely friendship develops between the two. Review Acting: 7/10 The acting is solid overall and especially Omar Sy delivers a noteworthy performance as Driss, but while the protagonists are well represented, some of the minor characters don't really convey the emotions they're supposed to display. Writing: 8/10 The story is very focused and there are few unnecessary scenes. In addition, the friendship between Philippe and Driss is staged beautifully with many scenes highlighting the different aspects of it. However, with this being somewhat of a biography, nothing major happens and the plot may appear to be a bit boring at times. Sound/Music: 10/10 The Intouchables has an amazing soundtrack and none of my words do it justice. Ludovico Einaudi's beautiful compositions are used to great effect and leave us something to remember. Visuals: 6/10 Since The Intouchables is highly dialogue based, the visuals lack (and are supposed to lack) impact. Nevertheless, there are plenty beautiful shots of the characters and the scenery. "Feels": 9/10 Seeing their friendship develop, one starts instinctively rooting for Philippe and Driss to reach their goals and stay friends forever. The Intouchables has many funny moments, often due to Sy's phenomenal acting. What stuck with me the most, however, were the scenes where Philippe and Driss tell the story of how they got to where they are, as they are very emotional and beautifully told. Personal Experience: Having watched The Intouchables many times, I can say that it gets even better with each viewing. Watching Philippe and Driss develop throughout the story is a memorable experience, and there are a lot of nuances to the story that, to me, only became apparent after rewatching it so many times. Since I enjoy dialogue and character based movies the most, The Intouchables was exactly what I was looking for in a movie. It is an emotional joyride that tackles topics such as the perception and handling of paraplegics in a lighthearted and compelling way. Last but not least, Ludovico Einaudi, composer of a large part of The Intouchables' soundtrack, is now a name that routinely appears on playlists I listen to, and will continue to do so for the foreseeable future. Would I recommend The Intouchables to others? In my list of most enjoyable movies, The Intouchables has been in the top 5 since I first saw it, and I think this is a movie that everyone should have seen at least once. |
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