Justin at the Movies

Great Moments In Film #5

// July 15th, 2009 // 1 Comment » // Great Moments in Film

Kaerlighed pa film
(Just Another Love Story)

This is a Dansih movie that is absolutely fantastic. I have written about it previously, so I won’t go into too much detail. I highly recommend it though. This scene is one of the most jarring scenes I have ever seen. It may not be now because it’s not in the context of the movie and you are expecting it, but trust me. It is. There is a really awesome scene just before this scene as well, but it felt awkward when I included it so I didn’t. But I threw that sentence in there because I can’t just ignore it all together. Watch this amazingness.

Great Moments in Film #4

// July 6th, 2009 // 1 Comment » // Great Moments in Film

Lat Den Ratte Kommen In
(Let The Right One In)

This is a swedish “vampire” film that is quite remarkable. If you want to know what I think of this movie than read my official post on the blog that I share with Chris. We do a weekly film symposium and this was the movie we just did. Click here to read my thoughts.

Awhile back on my other blog, not the one with chris, Bryan asked me what great directing looks like to me. I don’t remember if that is that exact wording, but this scene is the epitome of great directing. This is what great directing looks like. It was great to finally see these little shits get what was coming to them. Turn up the sound, it adds quite a bit.

Great Moments in Film #3

// June 25th, 2009 // 1 Comment » // Great Moments in Film

Michael Clayton

This is the opening scene from Michael Clayton. This monologue delivered by the amazing Tom Wilkinson is one of the finest pieces of acting you are ever likely to see….or hear. This guy doesn’t even need to be on the screen to amaze you. If this doesn’t pull you into the movie then just turn it off there, because there is obviously no helping you. It’s a shame he had to give this performance the same year as Javier Bardem’s ‘Chigurh,’ because this performance definitely deserved an oscar. Also, some kudos definitely goes to the music people. The use of music in this scene is incredible. I love how it builds with the dialogue. The climax is brilliant (that’s what she said.) Watch this, and be schooled on brilliant acting looks like…or sounds like.

Great Moments in Film #2

// June 20th, 2009 // 1 Comment » // Great Moments in Film

If you have to ask who is better, Jet Li or Jackie Chan, than you haven’t seen a Jet Li movie. Jet Li is a better martial artist, better actor, and is in better movies. For me, there is no competition. Hero, Fearless, and Unleashed are all better than anything Jackie Chan has done. Don’t get me wrong, there is nothing wrong with Jackie Chan. But if you want to see a good martial arts movie that actually has a good story, pick up one of the aforementioned Jet Li films.

This scene is from Jet Li’s Fearless. Fearless is a true story about Huo Yuan Jia, one of the most respected Chinese masters in their history, and the founder of the Jin Wu Sports Federation. This scene takes place after one of his students is badly wounded by his nemesis Mister Chin. This isn’t necessarily the best “fight scene” in the movie, but it is my favorite. I guess the best is highly debatable, considering that they are all amazing. Anyway, check this scene out. I love it.

Great Moments in Film

// June 17th, 2009 // 1 Comment » // Great Moments in Film

I am starting this new series called ‘Great Moments in Film,’ to share some of my favorite scenes, and what I feel are great scenes. Obviously there are great scenes that, taken out of conext, don’t have the same meaning. So, I will try to avoid those and will try to pick clips that can stand alone and be appreciated by themselves. So without further ado, here is Great Moments in Film #1.

This scene comes from the movie ‘Chicago.’ This was another movie that I absolutely hated the first time around. I think a lot of it had to do with the fact that it won best picture over Lord of the Rings, which, to this day is completely absurd, but it is what it is. This is my favorite song from the movie. It’s called ‘Mr. Cellophane’ and is performed by the great John C. Reilly. This scene is absolutely amazing and couldn’t have been done better by anyone else. The acting, directing, editing, and lighting are all absolutely stunning. Here it is.