tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-86484634331466447112024-03-12T19:52:07.537-04:00Film HeroesWatch. Think. Enjoy.Jake Gannonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13760785025936639195noreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8648463433146644711.post-36701512943895716002017-03-16T23:37:00.002-04:002017-03-16T23:37:39.299-04:00Top 10 Most Innovative Comic Book Movies of all Time<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<a name='more'></a><span style="font-size: large;"> Now that we have had our fair share of comic book movies over the years, let's take a look at those movies which</span> <span style="font-size: large;">defied stereotypes, reinventing how we think about the genre as a whole. We're talking about those movies that took what the supposed format for a comic book movie was at the time and threw that out the door. These movies are original and ingenious for they helped the composition progress into new and improved versions of the ever-changing genre. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 22.0pt; line-height: 107%;">10. <i>Superman (1978)</i></span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Corny, cheesy, classy, and old-fashioned; that's how we view this movie now. But, for its time, this was groundbreaking in the comic book genre. Never before have fans seen a character like this on the big screen and, little did they know, it would be the foundation on which all other comic book movies were based and built off. </span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-size: 22.0pt; line-height: 107%;">9. <i>Batman (1989)</i></span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Believe it or not, but there was a time where the whole concept of Batman (on film) was a joke. Adam West's version of the Caped Crusader in the 1960's turned the character into a nonsensical halfwit which seemed to have derived from the first few issues of Batman comics. Thankfully, Tim Burton took on the task of redefining Batman into the multifariously dark character that we know and love today. </span> </td></tr>
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<span style="font-size: 22.0pt; line-height: 107%;">8. <i>Kick-Ass (2010)</i></span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Many fans of comics and average moviegoers alike think of the first comedic superhero movie as being <i>Deadpool</i>. However, many people forget that the hilariously brutal <i>Kick-Ass </i>is in fact based off of a comic. In addition to its groundbreaking comedic tone, the movie also reached out to comic book lovers, giving them a story they could relate and connect to.</span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-size: 22.0pt; line-height: 107%;">7. <i>Logan (2017)</i></span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">This movie, being the most recent on the list, took Hugh Jackman's Wolverine that we've known and loved for 17 years and established him in a way we have never seen before. James Mangold grabbed hold of a comic book concept and placed it into a western drama. If this list were about overall quality, this movie would place at the top of the list due to its elaborate, emotional themes.</span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-size: 22.0pt; line-height: 107%;">6. <i>Watchmen (2009)</i></span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Zack Snyder took what was said to be impossible and made it a reality in his second comic adaption. He took one of the most famous graphic novels of all time and modernized it to fit into the real world. Watchmen, coming as an uncommon R rated movie, was one of the first to be set in an alternate reality while still using real historical people and events. This adaption takes these factors that we know and love from the novel and incorporates them perfectly into this dark, character-driven movie, being completely original in the process. </span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-size: 22.0pt; line-height: 107%;">5. <i>X-Men (2000)</i></span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Remember when superhero costumes in movies consisted of identical designs from the books? While they may have looked great on paper, they did not always manifest well on film. The stylish realism trying to be conveyed in comic book movies benefit from a new and improved costume, which we have X-Men to thank for. This movie took the yellow spandex and "mutated" it into fashionable leather suits, which upset some hardcore fans. In retrospect, this move by Bryan Singer gave us far more realistic suits in future comic book movies, signalling to other filmmakers that you can change the costume design to fit in with pop-culture. </span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-size: 22.0pt; line-height: 107%;">4. <i>Sin City (2005)</i></span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Most people often disregard and forget about this movie due to the less than stellar sequel. But, this movie, for the first time, proved that R rated comic book movies could not only work but that they were also fantastically unique. This movie literally took the pages from the book and put them on the screen due to Frank Miller's direction. He was able to make three mini movies in one while still giving each character the right amount of development needed. In addition to the storytelling techniques, the color palette used is, even to this day, considered to be one of the best and most creative, being a perfect fit for its gritty tone. </span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-size: 22.0pt; line-height: 107%;">3. <i>Deadpool (2016)</i></span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">While <i>Kick-Ass</i> and <i>Sin City</i> each paved the way for this R rated movie to be made, <i>Deadpool</i> still manages to be entirely inventive. We obviously know that this movie is both hilarious and action-packed. But, that is not what earns it its spot on this list. This movie brought something we haven't seen before to the comic book genre, which is the fourth wall break. In this, we would get just about any amusing reference to the outside world, ranging from <i>Green Lantern</i> to <i>Ferris Bueller's Day Off</i>. </span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-size: 22.0pt; line-height: 107%;">2. <i>The Avengers (2012)</i></span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><i>The Avengers</i> broke box office records and fulfilled fans' dreams for a reason. This was the very first time where comic fans got to see a superhero team up movie that was established from solo movies set in the same universe. So, these characters were developed enough so that it would be entertaining to see them interact and their personalities differ. Then, throw on a great villain, cohesive storytelling, remarkable action, and marvelous characterization and you have yourselves one of the most innovative movies ever made. </span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-size: 22.0pt; line-height: 107%;">1. <i>The Dark Knight (2008)</i></span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">I know what you're thinking, <i>The Dark Knight</i> again? Seriously? Maybe I am a little biased for it is my favorite comic book film of all time. But, then again, maybe it is here for a reason. If you take a look at the other movies you start to notice a trend in the more recent ones, which is that they are more serious and realistic. That all came from when Christopher Nolan redefined the superhero genre in 2005 with <i>Batman Begins</i> and then topped his own work with this 2008 masterpiece. It is the first comic book film to earn itself a best actor nomination at the Academy Awards. It is also the first comic book movie, at its time, to take in over 500 million dollars at the domestic box office. I could keep naming more and more milestones this movie set in place, but the main thing that makes this movie what it is is its tone. For the first time, audiences walked out of the theaters saying, "Wow, that was actually an incredible movie". People then started to rethink how we can and should make superhero movies to be more realistic and of higher quality, thus making it the most innovative comic book movie of all time.</span></td></tr>
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<a name='more'></a><span style="font-size: large;"><i> Kong: Skull Island </i>is essentially about a group of scientists, soldiers, and researchers who go to Skull Island in pursuit of finding new species like Kong. But, when they get there, they make a mess of an ordained island which is protected by the king himself. The movie has an all-star cast, which includes Tom Hiddleston, Samuel L. Jackson, and Brie Larson. The movie takes place in a post-Vietnam War time and is also set in the same universe as <i>Godzilla</i> (2014). This was a very entertaining movie with monumental action, but seems to fall short in the dramatic and human elements.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"> Foremost, there were many things in the film that worked. For instance, Kong looked magnificent. This version of Kong differed than that in Peter Jackson's <i>King Kong</i> (2005), for it was bigger, less-hairy, and more vicious. The brilliant CGI brought this character back to life once again with phenomenal action sequences. The one that stood out the most was at the end when Kong took on the big "skullcrawler". I could not help but be entertained when Kong ripped out the monster's insides by gripping his tongue, which was disgusting in its own cleverness. In addition, the green screen of the island, in its entirety, truly looked real. This movie is a prime example of how far visual effects have come and why they are necessary in movies today. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"> However, there were things that did not work. First, the humor seemed unfitting and unnecessary. Comedy, something that most blockbusters seem to force nowadays, took away from the dark, frightening feeling that should have been present in the existence of these terrifying creatures. I would have been okay with John C. Reilly's character having a one-liner now and then, but not the soldiers. The chemistry between the troops never really clicked as, throughout the whole movie, they were constantly throwing out corny jokes that did not fit. Thus, this movie could have benefited from having a more harsh and comfortless tone. While it had this a parts with Kong, it mostly lacked with the human characters as they did not seem to be affected by anything that happened. This probably was a combination of mediocre chemistry mixed with a bland screenplay. This makes it hard to care when people would die or if they would survive throughout the film. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"> This is by no means a bad film. In fact, I came out of the theater being very happy with what I saw. But, it just seems to fall into the same category as most successful blockbusters nowadays, which is a combination of amazing action, two dimensional characters, and forced humor. This then brings me to my point. Hollywood and its fans are too set on making a movie "fun" rather than making a good movie, as dark as it may be. The production team did the right thing in not doing this though for it would have been unsuccessful with critics, fans, and in the box office. Critics and fans must be more open-minded to allow a more emotionally toned movie to be made. Therefore, a monumental concept for a movie like this should be allowed to take risks with its story to create a higher quality movie, without fearing the audience's disapproval. </span><br />
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Jake Gannonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13760785025936639195noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8648463433146644711.post-49809933652014327192017-01-18T21:27:00.000-05:002017-01-18T21:27:50.698-05:00Patriots Day Review (Spoilers)<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 200%; text-indent: .5in;">
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<a name='more'></a><span style="font-size: large;"><i> Patriots Day </i>is a movie that many people did not see coming. It is based off of the devastating Boston Marathon bombings on April 15, 2013. These attacks were acts of evil and cowardliness that shocked the country. This movie does a spectacular job of showing the events of this disturbing day. The movies plot displays the time before, during, and after the bombings. The movie is mainly about finding the people behind the attacks, which is done in a way that does not exploit the situation. This is a movie about such a recent event that it could have very well been bad. But, it was executed with great visuals, emotion, and accuracy which makes it one of the best modern historical film in the past five years. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"> The visuals in this movie were probably overlooked due to the intriguing story. However, the events were perfectly depicted using the different camera angles, footage, and shots which really captured the realism needed to make a film like this. For example, in the beginning of the film, they tap into the security footage, phones, and other electronics to express how this is happening in the real world. While the recordings may not have been the best or most ideal quality, it was necessary to capture the shots needed for the investigation throughout. In addition, the action, stunts, and practical effects were all done very well without overdoing or concentrating on it too much. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"> The main part of the visuals that makes them so effective was the focus on the emotion. The director, Peter Berg, begins the film by showing several different people and their relationships. This movie has an emphasis on this to show the devastation of the event. The characters change throughout and towards the end, you can see the survivors gratefulness and love for their families. Not to mention, there were great performances by Mark Wahlberg, Kevin Bacon, and J.K. Simmons respectively. They, along with the direction, handled the situation with honor and their performances thrived off of this. I don't know about you, but I couldn't help but shed a tear at the end of the movie. As the credits rolled, I could only think of how brave all the survivors were. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"> Lastly, another great part about the film was the accuracy of the event. After viewing, being that I was not familiar with the full extent of the situation, I did a little research. And, everything down to the college students at MIT was all completely accurate which is more important than people think. Making a factual movie like this not only makes people more aware of the situation but also the true impact of the situation. Movies based on true events tend to be slightly nonfactual and have a focus on the situation as a whole rather than certain characters. So, I have to give props to the entire cast for creating such a historically accurate piece of art. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"> In conclusion, if you have not already, I suggest you see this movie. It may not seem like a movie that you have to see from the plot description or trailers released. But, this is a true patriotic film that captures the true impact of the very recent tragedy. So, give it a look and stay Boston strong! </span><br />
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Jake Gannonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13760785025936639195noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8648463433146644711.post-74813898815006992532017-01-02T19:31:00.002-05:002017-01-02T19:33:47.758-05:00All of the Live Action Comic Book Movies of 2016 Ranked!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: large;"> 2017 is looking like the most packed live action comic book year in cinematic history, which is very exciting for fans of the exhilarating genre. That being said, 2016 used to be viewed as its successor is now. 2016 was the first year that we got movies from all of the three current universes (FOX's X-men, Warner Bros' DCEU, and Marvel's MCU). This exciting year has caused an abundance of joy, with a lot of controversy. Now, let's take a look at the six comic book movies within these three universes and rank them from worst to best!</span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">This third installment in the DCEU was by far the biggest wild card of all the movies on this list. Some loved it, while many were disappointed. This movie lacked a good story, dialogue, and character development. However, longtime fans of DC cannot deny how fun it was to see these villains introduced wit their own classic song playing in the background. We truly had fun with this film, but, of the all star list 2016 had, it places at the bottom of our list. </span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">This was, in my opinion, the biggest let down for me. Usually Marvel movies are unrealistically grounded in the sense that they make it seem like the stuff that is happening could happen among us. So, I would've liked to see more shock and unsettlement among the characters in their development to the revelation of magic. All of that being said, this movie had mind-bending visuals and great performances all around. There was a lot to be happy about with this movie even with all of the disappointments it may have caused me. </span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">This is definitely the most forgettable movie within this genre that was released in 2016. The movie followed the two greatest X-men movies to date so it had a lot on its shoulders. With some major story and continuity issues, this movie still captured some of what made it's predecessors so spectacular. It's time-stopping quicksilver scene, along with phenomenal performances by everyone, especially Fassbender and Mcavoy allowed for it to be a very entertaining movie. </span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Being a hardcore DC fan, this is the movie where I had the most fun. This movie made me so happy too see such a comic accurate Batman. It was almost as if Ben Affleck jumped directly out of Frank Miller's <i>The Dark Knight Returns</i>. In addition to Batman, we got more character development on this modernized and stylish Superman along with an amazing introduction to Wonder Woman. This movie may have a few small issues with its story, but it's hate is mostly all undeserved and should be viewed as one of the best comic book movies of the year!</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Hilarious, action-packed, and romantic: this movie takes hold of a whole new realm of superhero movies. I do think <i>Batman v Superman</i> was a better movie. But, the pure originality and entertainment this film brought to me earns it the number 2 spot on this list. </span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Was there ever even a doubt? This movie has what all of the other movies have on this list and more! It has one of the greatest action scenes of not only comic book movies, but in film history. With the action being groundbreaking and all, there was still an amazing story that added so much more to this movie. It connected all of the MCU movies while still giving it a bit of a darker tone. This movie is up there as one of the greatest comic book movie of all time which is why it takes the number 1 spot as the greatest live action comic book movie of 2016. What do you think is the best? Leave your thoughts in the comment section below. </span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> The basic premise of the movie follows in line with that of the video games. The main character Callum, played by Michael Fassbender, is a part of a long line of Assassins, who swear their life away to protect ancient artifacts full of immense power away from the Templars. The main character gets captured by the Templar, and they use a machine called the Animus to retrace the memories of his ancestor Aguilar and find the Apple of Eden. This artificat contains the genetic code for free will, and in the Templar's hands, would be used to eradicate free will from humanity. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"> This premise comes chock full of potential, and this is evident in the sparing moments of redemption that kept me locked in as a viewer. In the flashbacks where we follow Aguilar and his band of Assassins on their pursuit for the Apple of Eden we get moment after moment of gripping action and tension. Undoubtedly, the movies greatest strength was in the action sequences. The scenes shifted seamlessly from present day Callum mimicking the moves of his ancestor Aguilar to the past real action that led to the safe keeping of the Apple of Eden. This action was beautifully choreographed to capture the movements that defined the video games, and still give minor updates to better fit the film.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"> Another redeeming quality of the movie was the performances by the actors. Michael Fassbender once again delivers a great performance, even with a mostly shallow character to portray. At this point, I am almost positive you could give Fassbender any role, and he would deliver it to perfection. The same goes for Jeremy Irons and Marion Cottilard, who offer great performances with awfully shallow characters that they are left to work with.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"> These strong performances get wasted by a plot that focuses to much on the present day affairs, and not enough in the much more interesting tails of the past. In the Abstergo building, where we see the majority of the film take place, the film moves at a monotonous pace that makes the viewer desperate for something to draw them out of this lull. The story and corruption of the Abstergo company, which is really a modern day Templar Order, were simply not interesting enough to keep the viewers attention. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"> My biggest issue with this movie came in the last couple minutes of the movie, where the filmmakers just could not help themselves from making one of the worst and most shortsighted sins a filmmaker can commit. Instead of focusing on creating one, concise story that could have possibly ended in a way that would redeem the shortcomings of the film, they went the route of setting up a sequel. We do not get a resolution to the issue of the keepers of the Apple of Eden, and instead are told to tune in next time, for a sequel that will all but likely never happen. What they failed to realize that in setting up for a sequel, you need to first create a movie good enough to draw viewers interest, and then build off of this stepping stone into creating a franchise. Creating a half-baked film that is mostly a snooze-fest, while you focus more heavily on setting up the next movie is the exact reason that the sequel will most likely never come.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"> In sum, <i>Assassin's Creed</i> does not solve the mystery of how to make a good video game movie. The film struggles to find its footing, and middles between two timelines, focusing to heavily on the less interesting of the two. The seeds of a good movie are present, however, not capitalized on, and we are left still waiting for that one defining video game movie to enjoy.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 22.0pt; line-height: 107%;">10. <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ehE8KefIGKY" target="_blank">The Chordettes' Mr. Sandman, <i>Mr. Nobody</i> </a> </span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">This movie was a very complex and confusing movie that not many people understood. But, something many people enjoyed was the use of Mr. Sandman throughout. This song served as a symbolic feature which was used to represent normalization and happiness. </span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-size: 22.0pt; line-height: 107%;">9. <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GXLfTv42T8A" target="_blank">Nat King Cole's Unforgettable, <i>Watchmen</i></a></span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">This was the very first scene we got in Zack Snyder's Watchmen adaptation. The soothing song is played as we witness these two skilled fighters go at it. While we try and figure out who the mystery man in the mask is and how this is such a one-sided fight, this song serves as the perfect contrast which oddly enough really adds to the impact of the scene as a whole. </span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-size: 22.0pt; line-height: 107%;">8. <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2FvSYnY9PS4" target="_blank">Roberta Flack's The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face, <i>X-Men: Days of Future Past</i></a></span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">When Wolverine is being sent back to the past, it is loud, intense, painful and emotional. Then, his eyes open to this song playing in the background and he is back in the 70's. This song adds so much to the scene as it peaceful confusion that is going on in his head at this time.</span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-size: 22.0pt; line-height: 107%;">7. <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=spnE1xRRamw" target="_blank">Badfinger's Baby Blue, <i>Breaking Bad</i></a></span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">The series finale to <i>Breaking Bad</i> was nothing shy of a masterpiece. It gave the main character his proper death in which the camera pans out on his body to show the final scene. This song is played as it does this which represents his love for cooking his famous drug. It also has a deeper meaning giving the audience a big dose of nostalgia considering the character's shift in the final season. </span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-size: 22.0pt; line-height: 107%;">6. <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2MjyGL0go60" target="_blank">Juice Newton's Angel of the Morning, <i>Deadpool</i></a></span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Right off the bat, we new what kind of movie we were watching. Angel of the Morning plays as the opening credits flash serving as a parody for other movies. As we see this hilarious opening credits played with such a hilarious song choice for the tone, we new that we were going to witness a fourth wall breaking action comedy.</span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-size: 22.0pt; line-height: 107%;">5. <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x_jRQBGKPaA" target="_blank">Redbone's Come and Get Your Love, <i>Guardians of the Galaxy </i></a></span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Everyone's favorite soundtrack. This soundtrack consists of all the classics that everyone forgot existed. The first scene we see an older Peter in, it shows him dancing to this catchy tune. I for one can't help but dance as he does when this song comes on.</span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-size: 22.0pt; line-height: 107%;">4. <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2TP4MuVnS2A" target="_blank">Simon and Garfunkel's The Sound of Silence, <i>The Graduate</i></a></span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Probably the most meaningful use of music goes to this one. The movie ends with the two riding away in a bus after running out on her wedding. After they run away together, which is what everyone watching wanted, the camera shows their faces and plays this song. Immediately, we know that they regret their decision. Without the brilliant use of this song and the perfect camera angle, we would have never fully understood the ending to this classic. </span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-size: 22.0pt; line-height: 107%;">3. <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g_5ZQW0BCFU" target="_blank">Mama Cass Elliott's Make Your Own Kind of Music, <i>LOST</i></a></span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">No one new this song until the season 2 intro to LOST. As the record started to play, we saw this man in a house-looking place. So, we assumed that it was not on the island. But then, the record scratches and the camera follows its way up the tunnel to let us know that that is in fact what is inside the mysterious hatch. The song serves as a lonesome symbolic theme dedicated to Desmond and his life.</span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-size: 22.0pt; line-height: 107%;">2. <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1NnyVc8r2SM" target="_blank">Jim Croce's Time in a Bottle, <i>X-Men: Days of Future Past</i></a></span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Next, we are looking at one of the coolest action scenes in movie history. The Quicksilver scene from <i>Days of Future Past.</i> As the extremely fast speedster works his magic, we get to see how things look from his perspective. This hilarious slow motion scene stops time and shows us how fast he really is. What better song to use than Time in a Bottle to show time coming to a near stop. </span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Arguably Bob Dylan's greatest hit, this song explains how time is going to keep moving forward, so you can either go with it or fall behind. This song plays over the exceptionally impactful slow motion montage of the United States' alternate history. This compact, beautifully done montage redirects our attention from action to understanding how this alternate history came about. There is no better song that could have made this scene more significant than it already is, which is why it earns the number one spot on our Top 10 Uses of Music in Movies. What do you think is the best? Comment below.</span></td></tr>
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Rogue One starts off without the opening crawl. This was publicized before the movie came out, and I was very interested to see if the movie would suffer without it. Unfortunately, I have to say that its presence was sorely missed. The nostalgia that hits every time I see the opening crawl hit the screen is something I always look forward to. It is a staple of the Star Wars movies, and I understand that they were trying to give this movie its own identity, but it could have easily benefited from the quick introduction that audiences have come to know and love. Not only this, but a nice little briefing to explain to less Star Wars-educated fans, where the movie was kicking off from would have cleaned up some of the confusion that probably stemmed from its fast start. <span style="text-indent: 0.5in;">Despite this little grievance I had with the movie, Rogue One still managed to deliver an incredible, action packed movie, that seamlessly filled the gap between </span><i style="text-indent: 0.5in;">Revenge of the Sith</i><span style="text-indent: 0.5in;"> and </span><i style="text-indent: 0.5in;">A New Hope</i><span style="text-indent: 0.5in;">. </span><br />
<span style="text-indent: 0.5in;"> The movie starts off with the typical wide view shot of space that succeeds the opening crawl. After this we are led right into Galen Erso and his re-assignment with the Empire. In this first opening scene we get a mere taste of the tragedy to come later on, when Galen's wife Lyra Erso is shot dead on commands from the main antagonist of the film General Krennic. In the fallout of this enagament, Jyn is left to be raised by Saw Gerrera. This scene sets the stage for Jyn's rebellious nature and her eventual rise within the Rebel Alliance. This was the perfect way to set up Jyn as a character, because it provided her with true tragedy and broke her down to almost nothing, giving her the best circumstances with which to rise up and become a hero.</span><br />
<span style="text-indent: 0.5in;"> The second act of <i>Rogue One </i>is mostly set up for the explosive finish, yet it never lost its entertainment. We follow Jyn as she is rescued by the Rebel Alliance, and get introduced to the characters she will spend the bulk of the film with, in K-2SO and Cassian Andor. If there is one thing these new Star Wars movies have mastered it is the implementation of funny and lovable droid characters. K-2SO follows right in BB-8's footsteps and delivers punchline after punchline, providing this movie with necessarily comic relief in a mostly serious story. </span><span style="text-indent: 0.5in;">In this middle portion we also meet Chirrut Imwe and Baze Malbus, the two character who tie this film in with the rest of the universe by reminding the viewers that the force is still present. Chirrut is a blind man who excels at physical combat only through the will of the force, and this pays dividends</span><span style="text-indent: 0.5in;"> later in the film. Baze is a friend of Chirrut who deals serious damage with an automatic weapon that tears Stormtroopers to shreds. </span><br />
<span style="text-indent: 0.5in;"> One of the scenes from the second act that I found most rewarding was the scene where Galen delivers his message to Jyn. This scene resulted in so much resolution as a Star Wars fan, as it revealed that the one glaring weakness in the Death Star was actually put in on purpose by Galen to give the rebellion a chance at destroying this world killer. This scene also manages to redeem Galen and provide Jyn with a symbol to fight for. Galen would not have kept working if he felt that they were not capable of finishing without him. With Jyn now knowing that her father was a hero and not an mindless agent of the Empire, she has reason to fight and save the cause her father died for.</span><br />
<span style="text-indent: 0.5in;"> This leads us into the third act, which is full of non-stop, incredible action. There was no better way for this movie to finish off than with a massive battle that took place on the ground and in the air. Seeing the giant AT-ACT Walkers on the ground and the massive Imperial ships in the air provided the audience with evidence of just how over matched the rebels were. This battle symbolized the meaning of the rebellion, as the vastly outnumbered rebels were able to fight just long enough to get Galen's Death Star plans to Admiral Raddus. The visuals of the beach and space fights were also incredible. The last scene of the movie, where Darth Vader attempts a last ditch effort to retrieve the Death Star plans, was undoubtedly my favorite. Watching vader tear apart the crew members, using his lightsaber and the force, was incredible to see. The advancements in CGI allow the true potential of Vader to be seen, and it is a true work of art.</span><br />
<span style="text-indent: 0.5in;"> In the end, as we all probably knew, the characters that we saw grow and evolve throughout the movie would eventually have to die. There is no mention or allusion to these characters in the future movies, so there demise was all but destined. Luckily, the movie was able to succeed in delivering perfect and meaningful deaths to all of the charcters. K-2SO died tragically, buying just enough time for Jyn and Cassian to steal the plans, Chirrut died sending the plans out to the Admiral, and Baze died fighting as one with the force, taking out every Stormtrooper in his path before he was eventually over matched. The best of all the deaths, however, was that of Jyn and Cassian, as we see them just after successfully defeating General Krennic, hugging, and than becoming a casualty to the massive power of the thing that they fought to destroy in the Death Star. This was the perfect way to go out for the two, as martyrs for the same cause the Galen died for. The death of loved characters is always sad in movie, but when it is for a a greater cause and adds to your love of the characters, it is worth.</span><br />
<span style="text-indent: 0.5in;"> In sum, <i>Rogue One</i> was a fantastic movie. It was able to perfectly lead to the beginning of <i>A New Hope</i>, without being consumed by this task. It succeeded most notably in its delivering of the story contained within the run time, and did not become weighed down by trying to provide setup or becoming a part of the greater universe. <i>Rogue One </i>is a story that is able to stand on its own epic tale or expand the already vast Star Wars universe, a true testament to director Gareth Edwards work.</span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">The first prequel is arguably the worst of the bunch. The movie had one of the coolest Star Wars villains of all time in Darth Maul, and the cool aspect of seeing some of our beloved characters from the original as their younger selves. Yet, Episode I suffered from being overly focused on the younger demographic and strayed away from what made the originals so good. I could also really do without a quantification of the abstract and mystical force.</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">The second of the prequels wasn't much better. <i>Attack of the Clones </i>had some really cool and memorable scenes, like the the battle with the three monsters, Yoda vs. Count Dooku, and Obi Wan vs. Jango Fett. Still, the story is a little lackluster, and the end had me wanting a little bit more for all the wrong reasons.</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">From here on out the movies are really, really good. Episode VII kicked off the new trilogy of the Star Wars franchise much better than Episode I. The introduction of new and intriguing characters like Kylo Ren, Lord Snoke, and Rey gave fresh life to the series, which was much needed. The only reason that this movie is not higher on the list is because it borrows too heavily from Episode IV, but other than that, it was a tremendous addition to the franchise. </span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">The finale of the original trilogy was the worst, unfortunately. Where I was expecting a finish that would build off the successes of the first two and climax in an epic fashion, I was letdown to find out that it is a clear step back. Even with this, the movie is still an incredible Sci-fi adventure, with a satisfying conclusion to Luke and Vader's story.</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">The first Star Wars movie was a beautiful introduction the universe we would come to know and love. The story was completely knew and inventive, and provided viewers with a great story that allowed its characters to truly shine. I love the relationship between Luke, Han, and Leia, and seeing them grow as characters throughout the movie was great to see.</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">This is going to be a wildly unpopular opinion, but this is an opinionated based list for a reason. Episode III was a fantastic conclusion to the prequels. This movie made me love the character of Anakin, and broke me down to a pit of despair when his eventual downfall came about. To see his turn to Vader happen in such a tragic way, with the killing of younglings, his turn on Padme, and most of all, his turn on Obi Wan, was truly heartbreaking. The action and set pieces in this movie were incredible, but its true strength is in its devotion to its characters.</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Who can forget this trailer? Queen's Bohemian Rhapsody with a whole lot of action, what's not to love. This was the trailer that followed the comic-con one which blew every one's mind. It got non-comic-book fans interested in this movie with a killer soundtrack and cast. </span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Everyone remembers the first movie. It caught everyone by surprise and ended with a dancing Baby Groot. So, when people saw this one that followed the teaser, they got to see little Baby Groot getting yelled at by Rocket because he kept trying to press the detonate button. Then, it ends with a laugh out loud moment between Star Lord and Drax which will be stuck in everyone's mind come its release. </span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-size: 22.0pt; line-height: 107%;">8. <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g8evyE9TuYk&t=71s" target="_blank"><i>The Dark Knight Rises </i>Trailer #3</a></span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Next, we have the third trailer for <i>The Dark Knight Rises</i>. Following the two incredible movies before it, this movie had a lot to live up to. This trailer made people lose fear that it would be bad as we saw a terrifying villain with what looks like a broken-down, depressed Batman. This trailer showed us Bane with half of Batman's mask in his hand so we knew something was going to go down. </span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-size: 22.0pt; line-height: 107%;">7. <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vIu85WQTPRc" target="_blank"><i>Godzilla </i>Trailer #1</a></span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">This is one of those ones where the trailer is better than the movie. It had a great Bryan Cranston voice-over with some pretty sweet visuals. This movie looked like it was going to be the movie of the year. But, instead Bryan Cranston's character died within the first act and there was not nearly enough Godzilla. </span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-size: 22.0pt; line-height: 107%;">6. <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YoHD9XEInc0" target="_blank"><i>Inception </i>Trailer #1</a></span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">This trailer changed trailers as we know them today. It brought that horn that we all love in trailers. The constant drilling sound mixed with mind-bending visuals paved the road for trailers today. </span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-size: 22.0pt; line-height: 107%;">5. <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EXeTwQWrcwY" target="_blank"><i>The Dark Knight </i>Trailer #1</a></span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Like the one that followed, this movie had a phenomenal trailer. We got our first look at this new dark and twisted Joker. Then, we also got some pretty cool action on a much larger scale than its predecessor. </span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-size: 22.0pt; line-height: 107%;">4. <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dKrVegVI0Us" target="_blank"><i>Captain America: Civil War </i>Trailer #2</a></span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Some would say that this movie's first trailer was better with Tony saying "So was I." But, this one had all of the drama that the first one had and more! It contained War Machine falling from the sky and appearing to be dead, then ending with our first look at the highly anticipated and all new Spider-Man!</span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-size: 22.0pt; line-height: 107%;">3. <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Div0iP65aZo" target="_blank"><i>Logan </i>Trailer #1</a></span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Some people may say that this trailer is too recent to put on this list. However, without even seeing this movie, I already feel Logan's despair and anguish. This trailer was beautifully done as Johnny Cash's Hurt plays in the background with both Professor X and Logan looking very old and fragile. </span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-size: 22.0pt; line-height: 107%;">2. <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tmeOjFno6Do" target="_blank"><i>Avengers: Age of Ultron </i>Teaser Trailer</a></span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">After the popularity and success of the first <i>Avengers</i>, this movie topped most fans' lists of their most anticipated films of 2015. So, when they got this trailer, it only increased that excitement. James Spader's terrifyingly brilliant voice mixed with some tragic visuals created one of the greatest trailers of all time. </span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-size: 22.0pt; line-height: 107%;">1. <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0WWzgGyAH6Y" target="_blank"><i>Batman V Superman: Dawn of Justice </i>Comic-Con </a></span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">While the movie itself may not sit well with people, there is no denying the anticipation people had for this blockbuster. Most of which came from this trailer. This trailer had, in my opinion, the greatest score for any trailer I've seen, a look at Batman and Superman in action, an all new Lex Luthor, and small plot details which got us excited for the face off. Then, after all of that, it ends with Superman ripping off the top of the Batmobile and then they stand facing one another as if they are about to brawl. And, that is why I believe this is the greatest movie trailer of all time!</span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-size: x-large; text-indent: 0.5in;">With Rogue One a week away, I would like to take the time to write a compact review on what makes this movie my favorite in cinema's greatest saga of all time. I will go into detail about why the prequels, as a whole, are misunderstood and why this is my favorite movie in the entire saga. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"> </span><span style="font-size: large;">Let me just get this out of the way. I am a huge Star Wars prequels fan. Most Star Wars fans, critics, and just average moviegoers are not. But, I think they are looking at it all wrong. I know that everyone is entitled to their own opinion, but I wish that people would always try and see the best in film. I mean, it is in fact a form of art. So, it's subjective. While most view this trilogy as "too different from the originals" and associate it as having "bad acting and too much CGI", I see a piece of art that tells one of the best character-driven stories of all time.</span><span style="font-size: x-large;"> </span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-large;"> </span><span style="font-size: large;">First, I want to rebut the statements that I disagree with above. While I understand and respect others who think this way, I want to share my opinion to see if it will make people see this movie as I do. I mean, isn't it more fun to love a movie than hate it? So, the first thing that people say about the prequels is that they are "not anything like the originals which make them bad". I can understand why people would say this. It tells a darker story set in a different time. But, is that a reason to hate it? Just because it is different does not mean it is bad. The factor that has to be considered is expectations. People probably expected the prequels to be just like the originals, because, if it isn't broken, why change it? But, instead George Lucas delved into the tragedy of Anakin Skywalker and the rise of Darth Vadar. People were obviously expecting something different, so they inevitably hated it. But, since I grew up with these movies already out, I believe I saw what Lucas was trying to do. If you watch all of the movies in order, including the originals, with no prior expectations, you can clearly see how this is the story of Anakin/Vadar. Lucas had his story from the beginning but the shear love for the original movies blinded everyone from seeing the bigger picture. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"> The next and final argument that people have against these movies, preferably Revenge of the Sith because that is in fact the focus of this review, is that there is bad acting and too much CGI. First off, I do not think that too much CGI is a thing. If it looks real, what does it matter. This movie opened with definitely the most beautifully shot, designed, and edited scenes in the entire saga. The rescue of the Chancellor features Anakin and Obi Wan flying through a large amount of blasts and debris. The humor mixed with the visuals made this scene pull me in for the rest of the ride. So, this is a movie that really needed the CGI and Lucas executed it to the best of his abilities at this time, which to me was quite phenomenal. The next part of this argument is the bad acting. I truly believe that this relates back to the expectations of fans because the acting has absolutely nothing wrong with it. All of the main actors in this movie have proof that they can act, just check out their IMDB pages. I think that people were surprised with the change in dialogue from the originals so they related it to bad acting. However, the dialogue was meant to sound this way in order to show a more sophisticated, peaceful time in the Republic where there was actual order. There is nothing wrong here so once you set that aside you can enjoy and watch this masterpiece. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"> So, why is this movie my favorite? There are so many amazing movies in the Star Wars saga. It is truly a hard task to decipher which one is the best. All of these films capture what sci-fi is all about. In addition, I, and most peoples', love for film started with Star Wars. But, f I had to pick it would have to be this one. Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith is my favorite Star Wars movie because of it's incredibly emotional and tragic story, impeccable character development, and purely masterful visuals.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"> The prequels tell the sad fall of Anakin and his turn into Darth Vadar. As far as the main character's story goes, this movie is the most dynamic. Everything that happens leads up to this movie which has it all. In the beginning, you can see his friendship with Obi Wan. You can see his rising power as a Jedi. Everything is going well but his darkness is always there. His constant fear of losing Padme creates the distress that allows him to be manipulated by Palpatine. As Yoda said, "</span><span style="text-indent: 0.5in;"><span style="font-size: large;">Fear is the path to the dark side. Fear leads to anger. Anger leads to hate. Hate leads to suffering." It all started with fear. We first got a glimpse of this in episode II when his mother died and he slaughtered the sand people. This is exactly the cause of his trip down the dark path he takes. Anakin's path to the dark side has been present all along, it is Palpatine who merely unleashes it and takes advantage of it. By saying that he can help save the ones he loves, Anakin has to come to a decision. You can feel the struggle that he is going through. It is so well done where even when he is going bad, you want to see the best in him. That is how well-developed his character is. His turn into Vadar is neither sudden nor unexpected. Even if you had not seen the originals, you can tell there is darkness inside of him and it is leading to something. In fact, Hayden </span></span><span style="text-indent: 0.5in;"><span style="font-size: large;">Christensen was the perfect actor to portray this instability of light and dark. He delivers his lines o that you know there is evil in him. You can tell what he is feeling just from his facial expressions. His performance is often overlooked but he grabs hold of the character's true essence which greatly contributes to such a compelling story of the fall of Anakin Skywalker. </span></span><br />
<span style="text-indent: 0.5in;"><span style="font-size: large;"> Now, I know that I covered a little of the main character's development in the last section. But, there's more to his emotional narrative with other key characters. The first is with Padme. You can see his love for her throughout the movie. For example, when she tells Anakin that she is pregnant, he gets scared because the Jedi rules forbid this. But, he then says it's the happiest moment of his life because it is with her. He doesn't care that he is risking it all. All he wants in his life is her. You can see this throughout the movie, and, inevitably it turns him to the dark side. So, the Jedi Council was right in making relationships forbidden so one does not fear losing them. This is one of the many subplots within this love story that make it so captivating. </span></span><br />
<span style="text-indent: 0.5in;"><span style="font-size: large;"> The last relationship I would like to discuss is that between Anakin and Obi Wan. The friendship/father-son relationship these two had was very heartwarming to watch. For example, the last time the two talk before, well you know, Obi Wan says that he has become a better Jedi than he had ever hoped to become. Just before Anakin's fall, you can see their relationship reach its peak as Anakin's master and friend finally gives him the recognition and approval he deserved. So, when Anakin turns to the dark side, you can see the turmoil each of them are in. Then, we reach the final fight between the two. The master versus the apprentice. Friend versus friend. Brother versus brother. It is absolutely heartbreaking when they fight. This is the peak of the movie as the emotional climax breaks loose and these two battle to what seems is the death. What is to me the most emotional scene in movie history, Obi Wan says "I have failed you Anakin, I have failed you." This really hit me hard as it depicts how the relationship these two had was beyond saving, as was Anakin. Then, after the fight and Obi Wan had won, he sadly shouts, "You were my brother, Anakin. I loved you!" This ends what may be the most tragic friendship narrative in cinematic history. The chosen one was now evil and his former master and friend in despair. </span></span><br />
<span style="text-indent: 0.5in;"><span style="font-size: large;"> Adding on that monumental final scene, the choreography and visuals of the fights were that of an expert. The fights, especially Obi Wan vs. Anakin and Sidious vs. Yoda, were choreographed and delivered in such a way where you believe these actors are actually Jedi. These fights had these iconic figures going at it to show their true power. This fighting style differed from the originals as it showed the power of the Jedi in this more civilized time. </span></span><br />
<span style="text-indent: 0.5in;"><span style="font-size: large;"> In addition to the fights, the CGI and green screen effects were done very well and made it feel the most real Star Wars has ever felt. With technology at a state where these effects are possible, why not use them? I simply do not understand those who prefer small-scale models over this. I have great respect for what Lucas did in the 70's and 80's, but he made the right call using more computerized effects in the more stylistic prequels. </span></span><br />
<span style="text-indent: 0.5in;"><span style="font-size: large;"> In closing, Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith is my favorite Star Wars movie of all time. Its character-driven plot mixed with imposing visuals flourished to create the best film in the Star Wars universe. I am not saying that the prequels are better than the originals or vice versa, but instead that this movie has everything Star Wars should be known for. It ends with Luke and Leah going off to be raised in their places that we know them from. Also, it has Anakin actually becoming Darth Vadar. I get the chills every time the mask goes on and the breathing and imperial march start. The movie ends the prequels with the absolute perfect lead into the amazing originals that we all know and love. This perfect end to such a tragic story paved the way for the heroic narrative of his son. </span></span><br />
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Jake Gannonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13760785025936639195noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8648463433146644711.post-80096042253561278662016-12-09T15:16:00.001-05:002016-12-09T16:25:30.218-05:00Top 10 Most Anticipated TV Shows<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Jon Bernthal's Punisher was one of the standouts of <i>Daredevil's</i> season 2. He was good enough, in fact, to earn a TV show of his own. I am really looking forward to seeing the brute, no holds barred style that the Punisher brings to the screen when he is not being restrained by Daredevil. </span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Jessica Jones was one of those Marvel characters that I knew very little about before I decided to watch the show. I almost immediately fell in love with the character, played by Krysten Ritter, who is a reluctant hero. Season 1 also boasted one of Marvel's best villain portrayals, as the TV shows tend to do, so I am really looking forward to what season 2 has in store for us.</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Luke Cage is a bad ass, no way around it. He is impervious to bullets and hits like an absolute hammer, all the while maintaining the charisma to keep me intrigued on an emotional level as a viewer. Season 1 of <i>Luke Cage</i> was awesome, and stylistically different from all of the other Marvel TV shows, so I cannot wait to get back into the hard hitting action in season 2.</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">If you have read my post on my top ten favorite superheroes, you will know that I have a particular fondness to the Inhumans, because of their leader Black Bolt. We have also been able to see the Inhumans appear on multiple occasions in <i>Marvel's Agents of Shield</i>, and I am really excited to see if the show runners will decide to bring the show away from Earth and to Attilan.</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">My personal favorite of the Marvel TV show universe, <i>Daredevil</i>, is a down to Earth, street level take on superheroes. Still, the show manages to include ninjas, immortality, and possible saviors in the Black Sky's. <i>Daredevil</i> is coming off of an amazing season 2 that left viewers with a huge cliff hanger, and I am extremely excited to see where the show goes for season 3. </span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">This show was reminiscent of one of my favorite TV shows of all time, Lost, in that it always had me guessing. I never knew who was a host or human, or what was going to happen next, and I loved that about <i>Westworld</i>. Season 1 made sure to end off on a huge twist, making viewers wish season 2 was in 2017, not 2018.</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><i>The Flash </i>is by far DC's best TV show. As <i>Arrow </i>continues to fall off and <i>Legends of Tomorrow </i>fails to reach its potential, <i>The Flash</i> never fails to amaze. Despite the lackluster writing and spotty acting, the mid-season finale of season 3 has me begging for more Flash in the second half.</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">HBO never fails to deliver, and <i>Leftovers</i> season 2 was no exception. The slow, tedious build of the show finally culminating in one huge event towards the end of season 2. I was personally in love with this finale, and the possibilities are endless for what this show can do in season 3, as it takes <i>Game of Thrones </i>usual spring slot.</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Remember all of those Marvel shows I had earlier in this list? Well, <i>The Defenders</i> is going to have all of those characters in one show. My hype is through the roof for this one, and season 1 should be just the beginning of an Avengers like team up, on the street level.</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">This movie is often seen as being underwhelming and one of the worst x men films. However, I believe it truly grabs hold of the despair and tragedy that is inside of Logan. You can especially see this in the beginning when he is sleeping and drinking in the woods. I love this new take on Wolverine they had in this movie which they are now expanding on in <i>Logan </i>(2017).</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">The most recent entry in the DCEU did not live up to expectations for fans and moviegoers. They claimed it was a corny, nonsensical movie. While this may have been the case, that was the whole point. It was supposed to be about all of these misfits coming together to fight. You must remember their intentions as well which do not compare to the typical hero. Also, I love the beginning of how every character was introduced in a music video style with a classic song playing in the background. I am not saying that it is a"great" movie but it was certainly enjoyable for comic book fans alike. </span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-size: 22.0pt; line-height: 107%;">8. <i>The Incredible Hulk</i></span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">This movie is always overlooked mainly because it was a different actor. But, you must remember that it still takes place in the MCU. In addition, it is the best hulk movie we have ever gotten. There were great performances all around and the story was thrilling. The reason, most likely, that it did not agree with fans and critics was mostly because of the competition it had in the year it came out. </span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-size: 22.0pt; line-height: 107%;">7. <i>Iron Man 2</i></span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">While I believe that <i>Iron Man 3</i> is the worst of the Iron Man movie, most think that this flick is. The points don't exactly make sense though. People say that it is just a filler movie to introduce S.H.E.I.L.D which I disagree with. It has a great character arc for the main character, the introduction to war machine and S.H.E.I.L.D, and a terrifying new villain. </span> </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Like the one before, this one was not as good as its predecessor. But, does that mean it is bad? People often consider this movie to be underwhelming. I disagree because I feel that Marvel was not trying to recreate its prequel. The movie has an obvious tonal shift in comparison. This movie has a darker villain and introduces several new characters. The movie sets up other movies very well and shows the Avengers slowly decaying throughout. However, it still stays true to its roots in that of charming humor and exceptional action. </span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Probably the most forgettable movie on this list, <i>Superman Returns </i>is a reboot on the original Superman movies. It had a lot of hype around it before it came out as people expected groundbreaking action and fights. But, instead people got a more character driven movie. So, people disliked the movie and said it was just too boring. Just because it is a superhero movie, does not mean that we need a ton of action. This movie had one of the best interpretations of Clark Kent ever and should not be considered so bad. <i> </i></span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Like the previous one, this is a Superman movie. It retells/reboots the origins of this iconic character. In doing so, there is a fresh new tone that we had not seen before for the character. It brought such a realistic approach to the character that people, especially critics, did not enjoy. Critics did not like all of the action, darkness, and destruction that the movie had. But, this was all completely necessary to take on the difficult task of grounding this idolized figure. </span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">This s the worst critically received movie on this list. Every time I watch it I try and see why the critics do not like it, but I cannot. This movie builds further upon the grounded and struggling Superman while introducing a dark, broken-down Batman. These two face off in what may be one of the greatest superhero showdowns of all time. The action, story, acting, and visuals were all superb and this movie is definitely misunderstood. </span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Everyone knows how much I love this film. If not, check out my review on it. But, not many people share the same opinion as me. They deem it as unfaithful to the comics and crammed. I would argue, however, that Snyder captured the true nature of the Watchmen novel and brought it to the big screen in a modern and innovative way. Unfaithfulness does not mean that the film itself is bad, so, it should be looked at as a piece of art rather than an adaption. This is Zack Snyder's best film and contains some of my favorite moments in film history. </span></td></tr>
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misunderstood. People fail to see past the breathtaking visuals, and
absorb the true character and story prowess that Snyder delivers time after
time. Man of Steel is no exception, often mislabeled as over
saturated with action and lacking in the true spirit of Superman.
Despite this, Man of Steel proves viewing after viewing that it is one of
the best comic book movies of the 21st century, and belongs in the same
conversation as the acclaimed Nolan Trilogy and the best of the MCU.</span><span style="font-size: 18pt; text-indent: 0.5in;"> </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 18pt;">The movie starts off by taking an
immediate risk, leading with Michael Shannon's General Zod taking on the
Kryptonian goverment and Russell Crowe's Jor-El, as the Kryptonian race faces
extinction. The importance of this intro is not in the amazing
science-fiction movie aesthetic or the telling of how Kal-El is sent off to
Earth, but in the key character moments between Zod and Jor-El. It is
evident from the start of the movie that Zod is not a stereotypical "wants
to see the world burn villain". His main motive is the survival of
his people, and he only contrasts with Jor-El in the means with which they want
to secure this fate. Zod may take the totalitarian and violent route, but
his intentions still fall in line Jor-El's.
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<span style="font-size: 18pt;">After this mini-movie style introduction,
Snyder takes another risk. He starts the story off with present day Clark
Kent, trying to find his way in a world where he is not Superman. The beginnings of
Clark's time on Earth is than delivered in flashbacks that allow the movie to
jump right into the plot while still giving the important backstory
necessary to understand Clark and his character arc as the story
progresses. The audience gets to see Clark acting heroic despite the
warning given by his Earth parent Jonathan, all the way up until it is time for
Clark to save his dad. Clark, just a teenage boy, follows through on his
dad's dying wish and does not save him, keeping his identity safe. Seeing
Clark grow through these flashbacks, and develop to the point where hes
able to restrain and not use his powers shows the maturation he has gone
through in such a short period of time. This method was perfectly
executed by Snyder, who delivered the perfect lead-up to the events that
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<span style="font-size: 18pt;">When the flashbacks finish, we get to see
Clark discover the truth of his origins and finally don the Superman outfit. In
this sequence, we see Clark speak to his birth father for the first time, and
the weight that Jonathan Kent had been trying to keep Clark from is finally
placed on his shoulders, as Crowe perfectly delivers line after line about
leading the people of Earth to a better tomorrow. Clark's donning of the
cape in this scene is his leap of faith in believing that human kind is
finally ready to accept and embrace his existence. This is followed by
epic shots of Superman walking out into the mountains and learning to fly.
This is the moment in the film where chills run down your spine.
Finally being able to see Superman's powers brought to life as we all
imagined reading the comics is truly one of the most beautiful cinematic experiences.
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<span style="font-size: 18pt;">As the movie jumps into the thick of the
plot, we see Superman thrown into a fight for the survival of Earth
inexperienced and unprepared. Zod arrives almost immediately after
Clark fully realizes and accepts his responsibility. This is important in
keeping the realistic integrity of the film in tact. In recent comic book
movies, like Doctor Strange, we see characters quickly latch on to new found
powers and responsibility, and the films suffer accordingly because of it.
Superman makes mistakes. Lives are lost as a result and Superman
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<span style="font-size: 18pt;">We see Superman angered at the threats
toward his mom, overcome with rage as he pummels General Zod. Key, small
character moments like, acted to perfection by Henry Cavill, keep a story about
a god-figure alien as human as possible. The action shot in this portion
of the movie is nothing short of breathtaking. Superman's first encounter
with Faora and her crew, put Snyder's CGI mastery on full display, as we see
faster than sound movements and attacks delivered in an extremely
destructive manor. For this reason, the fights span miles, and wreak
havoc in their wake. Superman begins to grow as a hero over the course
of these interactions, while Zod takes time to adapt to the Earth's
environement. This lapse in time is key, as it allows Superman time to
bridge the combat gap between himself and the bread military leader in General
Zod. </span><span style="font-size: 13.5pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 18pt;">Finally, the movie reaches its climax in
an epic face off between Zod and Superman. Zod has lost the war, with one
of his teraforming machines in pieces and the other swept away in a worm hole.
Furthermore, Zod watched his preferred way to extend the Krytponian
race, the birthing pods, be destroyed by Superman, so he is fighting fueled by
rage and despair. He intends to take as much away from Superman as he had
taken away from him. This reckless transformation of Zod's motives puts
Superman in a lose-lose situation. He does not want to kill, but if he
does not, Zod will take as many lives as he possibly can. This is the
final step in the maturation process for Superman, as he sacrifices his image
and beliefs, and takes Zod's life in order to save millions. This was the
direction Snyder had to take in the film. Any deus ex-machina ending
where Superman is able to maintain his values and still dispatch with Zod
would feel artificial and damage the arc of Superman that they worked so
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character and story driven Superman story in film history. The film does
not pull any punches. All the emotion and reality of the situation is
dealt with, and the film strives because of this. Man of Steel is truly a
comic book film masterpiece, and deserves to be in the conversation with the
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">The finale to this great trilogy is also the worst of the three movies. This does not mean that <i>The Dark Knight Rises</i> is a bad film in any way. The film still manages to provide a satisfying ending to an epic trilogy. Tom Hardy's Bane was incredible, and the fight scene where we see him pick Batman apart and finish him off by braking his back was one of the greatest superhero scenes of all time. Where this movie falls short of its predecessor's was in finding a footing in the grounded universe that Nolan had established. In a vacuum, The Dark Knight Rises may be higher on this list. Yet, where the other two feel like they could happen in the real world, the holding of an entire city hostage, the infiltration of Talia al Guhl, and the near super strength of Bane made this movie lose its grounded touch. Never the less, Christopher Nolan was still able to provide a great ending to this epic trilogy. </span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><i>Batman Begins</i> is the quintessential superhero origin story. This movie was able to reintroduce one of the most beloved characters of all time to the audience in a completely new way. The radical change from the overly childish <i>Batman and Robin </i>in 1997 was a huge hit with audiences, and thus the greatest superhero trilogy of all time was born. Batman Begins succeeds on nearly all levels, giving true emotion to Bruce Wayne's Batman, and giving him a dangerous and personal villain that truly allowed the film to shine. Liam Neeson's Ras al Guhl was the perfect counter part to Bale's Batman. The two were equally matched in strength and skills, but Bruce prevailed in mentality and values, one of the key aspects of this universe's grounded Batman.</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">One common thing in this list has been the praise given to the villains of this trilogy. <i>The Dark Knight</i> boasts arguably the greatest movie villain of all time, in Heath Ledger's perfected Joker. He seemed to be ahead of Batman at every turn, and even in his defeat was able to wreak havoc by creating Two face through tragic means. His performance alone is reason enough to love this movie, yet it succeeds in so many other facets. It provides the same realistic take from its prequel, yet delivers it in a darker, more introspective way that allowed audiences to experience a broken down and battered Batman like they had never seen before. This movie is one of Christopher Nolan's greatest works, and, in my opinion, the greatest superhero movie of all time. </span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">We have seen this character explored ore times than any other character in cinema, yet he still has so much more to offer. These are some of the things I would like to see for Batman in the future. I would love to have <i>Gotham </i>on FOX end its series with Bruce becoming Batman, then they could maybe have a high budget spin-off series dedicated to the Dark Knight. A tone similar to Netflix Marvel would be perfect to attach to this complex character. And, since we have an amazing Batman in the DCEU, it would be great to see Batfleck take on villains like Deathstroke and others in an Arkham Assylum breakout setting.</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">As much as we hate to admit it, we all know Chris Evans' Captain America is on his way out. He is one of the originals in the MCU and can't stay around forever. He is one of our favorite characters so we think his death should be done right, instead of recasting and continuing to have him in the film. So, what would be a more tear-jerking, symbolic death than to have his shield shatter as he is taken from our hearts.</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">The CW, with its flaws, has created a large television universe for itself which fans love. It would be great for some of these characters, preferably just the flash, to appear in a DCEU multiverse movie where the flashes of both world could meet (Ezra and Grant). The tones differ t which will show how different the worlds are. In addition, the DCEU has a far greater budget so we could see the CW characters explored to their full potential, with some better writing thrown in there too.</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Everyone thought that the Daredevil, Jessica Jones, Luke Cage, and Iron Fist were going to appear in Infinity War, but, the Russo's then contradicted this stating that this was not the case. It has been stated several times that these characters are in fact in the MCU. So, why not have them in the movies if they exist. It would only make more sense to expand the universe and use all of the heroes that exist within it.</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">FOX has made some great superhero movies, mainly with the X-Men. But, many people think that Marvel Studios could do a better job. In addition to that, all of the Marvel Comic fans want to see these characters exist in their correct universe and fight beside one another. Imagine a cinematic world where Wolverine can talk to Cap or Wade could joke with Spidey.</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Now that the DCEU has finally taken off, people want to see some of the most famous story lines from the comics. Flashpoint is a world that the Flash accidentally created when he went back in time. It would be a dream to see Wonder Woman and Aquaman go to war. Not to mention Jeffrey Dean Morgan would make the perfect Flashpoint Batman keeping in mind that he is now Thomas Wayne. </span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Yes, Sony had a few missteps with their Spider-Man movies. But, that is not to say that they are bad. The original Spider-Man trilogy was amazing and is where my love for the character comes from. Also, <i>The Amazing Spider-Man</i> movies had another great performance with some pretty sweet visuals. While I have stated briefly that I think the MCU's Spidey is the best we've seen, I do not want to forget about the other portrayals because they were great in their own way. So, imagine an MCU movie where they delved into the multiverse and found these other Spider-Men, with Maguire and Garfield obviously reprising their roles. </span></td></tr>
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<a name='more'></a><span style="font-size: large;"><i> Hacksaw Ridge </i>apprehends the true graphics of war while still telling an appreciable story of a courageous and willful character. The best part of this inspiring movie is that it is based on a true story. This lets the viewer realize that what is being shown, while fake in essence, is very telling of what war is equivalent to. To depict the superb realism that is presented, Mel Gibson, the director, uses several advanced filming techniques to create this war epic. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"> First, I would like to go into detail and talk about the war scenes in this movie. I have not seen graphic war scenes like these probably since <i>Saving Private Ryan. </i>Speaking of that movie, there is a lot to compare between the invasion of Normandy scene from Spielberg's masterpiece<i> </i>and the fight at Hacksaw Ridge in this movie. There is an abundance of things that make these scenes great. The first thing that Gibson does is that he shows the true graphic, devastating nature of war. There were dismembered bodies, intestines bursting, heads demolished, and any more indescribable visuals. Unlike most Hollywood movies, this one showed us how bad and gruesome war really is. A scene that really captured this which stuck out to me was when the Captain was talking to a survivor of the last group to fight the Japanese. As they are talking about the ambush that the previous group encountered, he stops, throws up, and continues speaking. Captain Glover then looks at the soldier with great fear in his eyes of what is coming for his group. This scene is a perfect example of the realism captured in the war aspects of this movie. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"> In addition, the sound editing keeps you on the edge of your seat the whole time. I never thought I would actually be impressed with the sounds that guns make in a movie. But, the ear-popping sound of the guns and explosions really speak to the audience in their own way. It shows how loud and scary war is. The audio itself, with no visuals, could have made me feel like I was there in the line of fire. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"> The audio is not the only thing, however, that made me feel like I was actually there. The directing and editing choices made were that of an expert. Gibson took us to the battle with his low-angle shots and long, drawn-out war scenes. There was a scene where the Japanese were looking for American soldiers, and it showed it from a ground view as they walked passed the two hiding soldiers. This is one of the great directing choices made by Gibson. Also, the scene at battle seemed to be a big chunk of the movie. I feel this was very impactful but it could have been a little shorter. The scenes started to lose my interest a little after a while. But, this may very well have been necessary to show the development of the main character. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"> Speaking of the main character and stepping away from the impact of the graphic war scenes, Andrew Garfield's portrayal of Desmond Doss was his greatest performance yet. Only knowing Garfield from his roles in <i>The Amazing Spider-Man</i> movies and <i>The Social Network</i>, I was unsure of how he was going to fully adapt to this unique character. But, he gave his best acting performance yet as he grabbed hold of the character's gentle and caring personality. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"> The character of Desmond Doss was developed magnificently. Doss was a man who wanted to help his country in war, but without killing. So, through his many struggles to get past basic training, he became a combat medic. With his extreme and inspiring bravery, he ended up saving over 70 lives at Hacksaw Ridge without using a gun or killing a single person. His character is lovable, brave, charming, and strong-willed. Then, to end the movie, the real Desmond Doss speaks in a documentary style scene where he explains some of the events we had just watched. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"> This movie is the best movie I have seen in 2016, as of the movie's release date. The realism of violence in the war scenes were very impressive further proving Gibson's directing abilities. Then, on top of that, there was a stand-out acting performance for the main character. This character's arc was intertwined well into this historical war epic. I would argue that it is one of the better war movies of the 21st century. </span></div>
Jake Gannonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13760785025936639195noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8648463433146644711.post-74516965332268444902016-11-25T16:05:00.000-05:002016-11-25T17:40:00.118-05:00X Men Movies Ranked<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Origins had a lot of potential. the movie was loaded with potential hit characters in Gambit, Wolverine, Sabertooth, and, of course, Deadpool. This did not matter however, as bad choice after bad choice, like creating a Deadpool that does not talk, left audiences with an awful taste in their mouths</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">The Dark Phoenix Saga, is one of the coolest X-Men stories to pull from, yet Last Stand falls flat. This movie made many mistakes like losing the ambiguity of magneto as a villain or antihero and having Professor X transmute himself into his brothers body, just to name a few.</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">I was extremely excited going into this movie to see the true power of the villain Apocalypse on the big screen. I left extremely disappointed. The movie completely underused Oscar Isaac as Apocalypse and wasted a tragic tale of Magneto trying to fight the urge to be a bad guy by focusing to heavily on an ending that fails to pack a punch both emotionally and with action.</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">This film belongs high on this list for its its precedence alone. We have the first X-Men movie to thank for the current surplus of superhero movies we have today, and for the iconic roles it introduced us to with old Magneto and Professor X, as well as Hugh Jackman's Wolverine.</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">The fact that Deadpool is not last on this list, let alone all the way up at number 3, is a truly astounding accomplishment. For audiences to buy in to such a unique film that strays so far away from the superhero norm is a credit to Ryan Reynolds' and Tim Miller's understanding and devotion to the character.</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">While most people enjoy his scenes for the groundbreaking action and catchy song, they forget that he captures the characters charisma perfectly. He brings a sense of humor to the role which you can tell comes straight from the actor himself.</span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-size: 22.0pt; line-height: 107%;">9. Chadwick Boseman as Black Panther </span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">I was not expecting his performance in <i>Civil War</i> to be as good as it was. But, his accent was spot on and he obtained the despair necessary for the character's arc. </span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Talk about breaking expectations, none on this list or maybe even in performances of all time compare to Ben Affleck as the Caped Crusader. When he was casted, people were outraged saying that he did not have the skill to play such a complex character. But, he ended up being the best part of <i>Batman V Superman</i> giving us a dark and gritty portrayal that we needed. </span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Many people say that Cavill does not have the acting chops to play this role. But, if you pay close attention, you can see him grasp the emotional distress that he goes through in the DCEU movies. His performance is spot on while also transforming into the character physically putting on large masses of muscle. </span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Many people forget about all of the great performances in <i>Watchmen</i>. It was between him or Billy Crudup's Dr. Manhattan, and I feel that Haley's portrayal is much more captivating. He understands the darkness needed to have to bring this character to life as he transforms his voice and facial expressions as needed. Even with the mask on, you know what the character is expressing due to the actor's phenomenal performance. </span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Let's be honest, we all couldn't help to dance or sing along with Chris Pratt's antics in <i>Guardians of the Galaxy</i>. He brought the humor that he is known for to this lovable character. There is no one else I would have wanted to become a superhero due to his natural humor and likable qualities. In addition, he transformed his body in what I would say is one of the greatest Hollywood body transformations ever.</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Personally, I did not know much nor was I interested in this character before I saw Jackman's performance. He brought so much realism to such an unrealistic character. Also, you can really see the despair behind the character in Jackman's eyes when he talks about everything that he has been through. </span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Redeeming himself big time from the mediocre <i>Fantastic Four </i>movies, Evans transformed himself into Captain America! I will be truthful in saying that I was not a fan at all of this character before he was brought to life by Evans. This was mainly because of how corny and underdeveloped he was. But, Evans brought something new to the role. He modernized and transcended the character to become one of the most influential movie characters of the 21st century. </span></td></tr>
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<span style="text-indent: 0.5in;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"> The film starts off straight into the action. Within the first scene we learn of the "arrival" and the situation it presents. Do not let this fool you, however, as this fast start is not </span><span style="font-size: large;">indicative</span><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"> of the pacing that follows. The scenes that follow are slow to build, walking us through Dr. Louise Bank's experience as shes rushed from her comfortable home life as linguistic professor into the main bridge of communication between the aliens and humanity. I really enjoyed this choice to offer a fleshed out story instead of one that rushes into the plot head over heels. Spending time getting to know the characters made this weird, complex, Science-Fiction story become extremely human. </span></span></span><br />
<span style="text-indent: 0.5in;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"> The middle section of this movie is filled with scenes of just Dr. Banks and the Heptopods trying to develop a way of communication. </span>Throughout<span style="font-family: inherit;"> these sequences I could not help but to think how surreal it would be to have nothing but a glass wall </span>separate<span style="font-family: inherit;"> myself and an alien life form. The complexity of trying to balance her gut feeling and </span>commonsense<span style="font-family: inherit;"> sense with the rigid </span>bureaucracy of the military makes the movie feel very real even with the alien invasion premise.<span style="font-family: inherit;"> </span></span></span><br />
<span style="text-indent: 0.5in;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"> I also loved the look and feel of the Science-Fiction aspects of this movie. From the </span>switching<span style="font-family: inherit;"> of gravity upon entering the shell, to the look of the Heptopods, to the complex nature of the alien language, <i>Arrival </i>hits the mark in creating a visually impressive Science-Fiction movies. The implication and purpose of the Heptopods was great as well. Beings that experience time in a non-linear fashion always provide an interesting perspective, and these ones, offering assistance to the humans in return for assistance 3,000 years later, continued that trend.</span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"> The best aspect of this film was undoubtedly the reveal that Dr. Bank's flashbacks were actually flash forwards. These came as a gift from the Heptopods that allowed her to piece together the puzzle based on future experience and save humanity from starting an unwarranted a war against the Heptopods. Being able to see the future does not come with all rainbows and flowers. Dr. banks is forced to live life knowing that her daughter will die to a rare and incurable disease, ruin her marriage, and strain the relationship between her husband and daughter. At this point in the movie, all the slow burning tension and character building pays its dividends, and I will not lie I teared up. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"> Ultimately, <i>Arrival </i>manages to succeed on a multitude of levels. While still remaining true to its Sci-fi roots, the movie never strays from the human aspects that makes this story so relatable. I would highly recommend going to see this movie in theaters and don't be afraid to shed a tear!</span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">My love for the Wolverine, like most, came from the movies. Seeing a character so ferocious, stubborn, and yet lovable made me fall for the character. His adamantium bones give him an indestructible nature yet the origin of them provides a depth and sadness to the character. Wolverine is one of the deadliest character in the Marvel Universe, and my number five favorite superhero of all time.</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">The Flash is the fastest man in the DC Universe. He's also one of the most powerful. With the ability to move so fast that he can go back in time and create alternate realities, the Flash is one of the Justice League's key members. I cannot wait to see what the DCEU can do with this impeccable characters, and he is truly one of my favorites. </span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Doctor Manhattan was by far my favorite character in the <i>Watchmen</i> novel. Formerly Dr. Jonathan Osterman, he was given immense powers when he got caught in a laboratory accident. These powers were so extensive and overpowering then the rest of the <i>Watchmen </i>heroes, that I could not help but love and respect his views on humanity.</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Black Bolt may seem like an odd fit on this list, but despite being a B-list Marvel heroes, his powers speak for themselves. Black Bolt is so powerful that he was kept in a soundproof case until he was old enough to control his voice and he eventually went toe to toe with the Mad Titan Thanos. Black Bolt is by far the coolest member of The Inhumans, and my second favorite superhero of all time.</span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-size: 29.3333px;">After the recent release of </span><i style="font-size: 29.3333px;">Doctor Strange</i><span style="font-size: 29.3333px;">, we want to take a look at where it places along with the rest of the Marvel Cinematic Universe movies since the next addition is not until May of next year. So here is my rankings of all the MCU movies.</span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">This second installment in the Thor series was a bit of a let down. While it still is entertaining for its introduction to the reality stone, it did not delve into the character of Thor enough. From the trailer, it looked like we were going to get a villain that could pose more of a threat than Loki. But, instead we got a villain who was very forgettable. </span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-size: 22.0pt; line-height: 107%;">13. <i>Iron Man 3</i></span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">This movie killed it in the box office and was very entertaining to watch. However, after watching it a few time, I noticed that the plot could have been improved. I was not a fan of the twist they did on the Mandarin. It felt to me like a waist of such an intimidating character by just making him an actor. The action is the driving force of the movie which is why it was received so well. </span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-size: 22.0pt; line-height: 107%;">12. <i>The Incredible Hulk</i></span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Going back to the topic of forgettable, this movie seems to be the most. This movie featured Edward Norton as the Hulk/Bruce Banner. His performance was a great depiction of the character. Also, it was a thrilling origins story on the character. However, it lacks what most MCU movies contain, which is the connection to the broader universe.</span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-size: 22.0pt; line-height: 107%;">11. <i>Doctor Strange</i></span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">This movie is the most recent film in the MCU and was received very well by both fans and critics. However, the reason for such a low ranking is due to several issues I had with the story. It did not go into why Strange was the one nor why anyone couldn't just become a sorcerer. Also, they did not have the sense of realism that Marvel has done so well. I mean they made Thor seem like he could live among us because of the initial shock humans had to his arrival. But, with magic, people reacted as if this was not surprising. With that being said, this movie is the most visually stunning Marvel movie to date. </span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">This movie is the most forgotten in the Iron Man movie series. It was deemed as disappointing and underwhelming. However, I tend to disagree with the majority on this one as it thoroughly entertained me. The movie was a great sequel to the first by setting up new and exciting characters while still building upon the old.</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Due to his unpopularity and unfamiliarity among Marvel fans, Thor did not appeal to viewers as much as Iron Man or Hulk did. This made people forget about the dramatic nature brought to the movie. We got to see the complex and emotional relationship between Thor and his brother Loki. This movie was a great introduction to a virtually unknown character. Congratulations Marvel, you made Thor cool. </span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-size: 22.0pt; line-height: 107%;">8. <i>Captain America: The First Avenger</i></span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">While it is differed in tone from its sequels, this movie was the perfect origin story to this iconic character. Its crew had the hard task of creating a 1940's America and they triumphed. The movie captured Cap's true morals and values as it follows his journey to becoming the hero he is known as today. In addition to this, besides Robert Downy Jr. as Iron Man, there is no better casting in the MCU than Chris Evans as Captain America. He really looks and plays the part with such charisma that is hard to find. </span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Let's be honest, when we all heard the news that this movie was going to be made, we all laughed. Everyone thought, "Well, I guess Marvel had to screw up sometime." But, this movie completely caught everyone off guard. Paul Rudd plays Scott Lang, a role that was made for him. He brings a sense of comedy that differs from Tony Stark's dry humor. This movie brings phenomenal visuals and a unique origins story to this intriguing character. </span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Here it is, the movie that started it all. Released on the same year as Christopher Nolan's <i>The Dark Knight</i>, this movie had some work to do. It obviously brought it as we have seen the large universe built off of this foundation. The movie brought that Marvel tone filled with mind-blowing action and sarcastic humor that we all know and love. There has not been a better casting in a superhero role than Robert Downy Jr. as Tony Stark. He really captures who this character is supposed to be mostly because he is exactly like that in real life. He is Iron Man.</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">As we know, this movie shifted in tone from its prequel. It combined very advanced action and choreography with drama. The movie is more of a spy/drama movie than a superhero movie. It brought an emotional conflict that we haven't seen before. The struggle for Steve to fight his former and presumed dead best friend is heartbreaking. </span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">People often consider this movie to be underwhelming. I disagree because I feel that Marvel was not trying to recreate its prequel. The movie has an obvious tonal shift in comparison. This movie has a darker villain and introduces several new characters. The movie sets up other movies very well and shows the Avengers slowly decaying throughout. However, it still stays true to its roots in that of charming humor and exceptional action. </span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Similar to <i>Ant-Man</i>, this movie caught everyone by surprise. No average movie goer knew who these guys were. So, being unanticipated and unexpected, people were shocked to see how well these extremely entertaining characters were introduced. In addition, how can we forget about both Baby Groot and that remarkable soundtrack. </span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-size: 22.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><br />2. <i>The Avengers</i></span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">This movie successful financially, critically, and in pleasing fans. There is no denying the groundbreaking genre this movie obtained. It connected all these solo movies and they all came together to fight. This is something that has never been seen before for it is not a sequel to those movies, but instead just a movie within the universe. It showed how you can successfully create a universe with cinema that can feel like reality. On top of the innovative nature of the film, it also has a perfected story giving each character the screen time they deserve. </span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Captain America: Civil War is the movie everything in the universe has been building up to. You could see the tension starting the the first <i>Avengers, </i>then in the second, and now it finally erupted in this solo movie. The movie is in fact a Cap solo movie as it follows the character's conflict with none other than Bucky again. But, it's not just Cap with the inner struggle, it is every character in the movie! Every character in this movie is given their own story and reasons behind their actions. I was so sure I was team Cap but when I left the theater I was undecided. I have never seen a superhero movie create such a questioning of morals within myself. And, how could we forget to mention the airport fight scene which goes down in action history.</span><br />
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<span style="text-indent: 0.5in;"><span style="font-size: large;"> There was a lot of speculation surrounding whether or not the film would be any good for many reasons. One of them being that movies never seem to live up to the expectations fans' have from the text. The next was that this was a very dark, different type of graphic novel that might shock viewers with its tone. In fact, this ended up being the case. The movie bombed at the global box office only making 185 million on a 130 million dollar budget. In addition to that, the film agitated fans of the novel due to the differences Snyder made in the adaption. But, does all of this mean it is a bad movie? This movie grasps the darkness and despair evoked from the novel while putting a new and innovative twist to modernize the plot. This movie is a visual and storytelling masterpiece as it introduces and develops these intriguing and complex characters. </span></span><br />
<span style="text-indent: 0.5in;"><span style="font-size: large;"> The opening scene immediately set the tone for the rest of the movie. It tunes into Eddie Blake, also known as the Comedian, flipping through the channels. When he finally finds a show that soothes him, he is interrupted by an intruder. They then get into a brutal fight in which the Comedian is heavily outmatched. Nat King Cole's <i>Unforgettable</i> plays in the background presenting the perfect contrast. The song is used perfectly as it ends with the Comedian being thrown out the window in slow motion, inevitably falling to his death. The scene set the tone for the movie by letting us know we could expect a visual treasure within a complex narrative. I really felt the impact of this fight when the song ends and the Comedian's bloody smiley-face pin descends. </span></span><br />
<span style="text-indent: 0.5in;"><span style="font-size: large;"> The narrative of the movie follows an alternate history where superheroes exist and cease to exist. You know right off the bat that this is an alternative history as it plays Bob Dylan's <i>The Times They Are A Changin'</i> while giving us a slow motion (near stills) montage of the rise and fall of masked heroes. We can see how these heroes were treated and why they were needed. For example, in the montage, it shows two women slaughtered in bed for being homosexual. As the montage follows the dark alternate timeline, it also sets up stories for these characters in the future. One of many examples of this is it shows a young boy in anger which we later find out is Rorschach. It also exhibits how President Nixon has been elected for a fourth term. It further displays that the Minutemen were the first group of heroes shown in a more tolerable time. Then, as the Watchmen come along, you can see the hate and apathy of society develop eventually leading to Nixon banning masked vigilantes. Thus, creating the bases for the movie's narrative. </span></span><br />
<span style="text-indent: 0.5in;"><span style="font-size: large;"> The plot, while sensible and cutting-edge, is purely character driven. The movie has this group of characters struggling to find a sense of direction in their lives. We are first introduced to the Comedian, portrayed by Jeffery Dean Morgan, who is the connective tissue for a large portion of the movie. But, don't let the name fool you, he is not funny at all. In fact, he is quite savage in nature. At his funeral, we really get to see who he was as it shows each of the Watchmen's flashbacks of encounters with him. In Dr. Manhattan's flashback, they are shown at a bar in Vietnam, after winning the war. A woman then walks in telling the Comedian that they need to talk about the baby they are going to have. Upset with her assertive behavior, he shoots her, killing her and her unborn child. </span></span><br />
<span style="text-indent: 0.5in;"><span style="font-size: large;"> The next character that is filled with complexity is Rorschach. His true identity is Walter Kovacs but the world merely knows him as the masked, ruthless vigilante. He is portrayed by Jackie Earle Haley who breaks through and gives us the best performance of the film. He really obtains this character giving us the dark and brutal person that his character is. For example, after Rorschach has been arrested, he discusses how he became the killer that he is. He goes into great detail giving us inhuman visuals to follow his narration. It shows how a girl has been killed by a crazed murderer who is then beaten to death by Rorschach with a large knife. He states how after this, Walter Kovacs no longer existed. His character is unlikable and unpleasant but you can see the inner struggle he has and the attachment he has to the Watchmen. He is given narrating his journal over the course of the movie which really lets us step into his shoes and see what he sees. </span></span><br />
<span style="text-indent: 0.5in;"><span style="font-size: large;"> The next, and most powerful character I want to discuss is Dr. Manahattan, also known as Jon Osterman. He is given a very believable and dramatic performance by Billy Crudup as he captures the character's detachment from humanity. He is given the ability to manipulate matter at his will due to a science experiment gone wrong. You can see how this starts to change him. The narrative of this character is how he is slowly becoming less and less human causing him to make questionable decisions. For example, while in an interview he is asked about the threat of nuclear war and answers, "A live body and a dead body contain the same number of particles. Structurally there's no discernible difference." This shows how his powers and inhuman traits are creating his detachment. This is important in the plot because the United States is relying on him. The threat of nuclear war with the Russians is the driving force for all of the characters' actions in the film. And, with Manhattan being so powerful, they hope that he can save them from global destruction. </span></span><br />
<span style="text-indent: 0.5in;"><span style="font-size: large;"> Moreover, the next, and arguably the protagonist of the film, is Nite Owl, also known as Dan Dreiberg who is portrayed by Patrick Wilson. He is by far the most humanized character by being what looks to be just an average guy. His character struggles with the banning of masked heroes due to the fact that this became a part of his true identity. He is seen a plethora of different times throughout the film being depressed over no longer fighting crime. In addition, Silk Spectre, whose real name is Laurie Juspeczyk, is portrayed by Malin Akerman and is first the love interest for both Dr. Mahnattan and Nite Owl in the film. She leaves Jon for Dan due to Jon's inhuman emotions. So, as she and Dan are about to make love for the first time, Dan could not focus or participate because of his torn identity. </span></span><br />
<span style="text-indent: 0.5in;"><span style="font-size: large;"> The last character from the film that I want to discuss is Ozymandias, also known as Adrian Veidt brought to life by Matthew Goode. He is the antagonist of the film but we are not aware of this until the end of the movie. He was a member of the Watchmen having genius intellect and enhanced speed/strength. His is the only member of the Watchmen to have revealed his true identity to the rest of the world. He is also a billionaire who is working with Dr. Manhattan to recreate his powers to use for free, renewable energy. However, we later learn that his intentions were not this at all. He planned to use the recreation of Manhattan's powers to kill millions of people. He wanted to do this to, in his eyes, avoid nuclear war. His idea of killing millions to save billions is a complex concept which caused a lot of controversy. This shows exactly who is character is. He is a man among a God who wants to be the world's savior. His plan is not that of normal villain as he is actually trying to save people by killing them. </span></span><br />
<span style="text-indent: 0.5in;"><span style="font-size: large;"> All of these characters give us multiple perspectives on the world as we see it. They create an emotional connection with each other that you can feel while watching. These different character stories all connect to give a bigger plot. This movie is, in my eyes, a movie with a plot, which is then divided into different subplots and perspectives from each developed character. The characters are brought together by the death of the Comedian which makes everyone rethink the decisions they've made. It amazes me how all of these characters are intertwined and connected in such a way that adds to the general plot which is averting nuclear war. It ends all of this with Ozymandias killing millions of people over selected cities across the world. Rorschach did not want to accept this so he threatened to tell the world that it was Ozymandias not Dr. Manhattan. This would undo the effects of all the deaths that Ozymandias intended. So, Dr. Manhattan, aware of the situation, agreed that he would take the blame for the deaths hoping that the world would come to peace after such a tragedy. But, Rorschach would have not allowed for this to happen. Thus, resulting in the most emotional scene of the movie. Rorschach explains that he will never stop and says that Dr. Manhattan will have to kill him. As he shouts, "Do it!</span></span><span style="font-size: large; text-indent: 0.5in;">" while crying in despair, he is incinerated by Dr. Manhattan. The movie then ends with a newspaper company receiving Rorschach's journal which contains the truth. Thus, making us question what would happen next.</span><br />
<span style="text-indent: 0.5in;"><span style="font-size: large;"> In conclusion, this movie leaves you with several questions. Should Dr. Manhattan have killed Rorschach? Was Ozymandias's plan justified? Will the falsified reality hold up? These are thoughts that all of us had as the movie closed. It does such a great job of making the viewer question what is right and what is wrong. A movie with such complexity and unfamiliarity creates such an original piece of art. It takes us to an alternate reality while still expanding upon themes that relate to society today. Not only does the story thrive through its character development and plot, but it also flourished further through masterful visuals, a state-of-the-art soundtrack, and dark tone. This movie is a different kind of comic book movie. It is one of the most unique movies I have seen in my lifetime and I would highly recommend it. Not all movies need to dig into what makes humanity good and have a happy ending. This movie breaks stereotypes with its innovative style and complex storytelling. Thus, this is not only one of my favorite comic book adaptions but one of my favorite movies of all time. </span></span></div>
Jake Gannonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13760785025936639195noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8648463433146644711.post-70630042214740677572016-11-10T14:56:00.001-05:002016-11-15T01:18:39.985-05:00Mike's Top 5 Favorite Anime Movies<img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_VeZvDMauIP0w8pQTsVR2-AfXVHJGLe7r-YRkMPsGmKjIWBMWQLH_-IrHAKPjF0ESKCLRsGhwSI-IDotCwkYLJ-PWbzJREmVlMRxbbnkaM1zE3U7MLtG_EqwG92qe_NkdhOjKqhcVSn0/s320/16407544970_cf26700568_b.jpg" /><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">This one is more what you would expect from Miyazaki: fantasy world, animal-spirit-gods, and a hidden message about mankind's evolving relationship with nature. One of the longest anime movies I have ever seen, Princess Mononoke provides a long, long burn, with a huge payoff at the end that makes it all worth it.</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><i>The Boy and the Beast </i>is the first non-Miyazaki movie on this list, and it is much deserving. From the director of other great films like <i>Summer Wars </i>and <i>The Girl Who Leapt Through Time, </i>this movie brings the same action and fun from, but the story packs more of a punch. Seeing Kumatetsu's evolution as a character and the culmination of his changes at the end provides an epic ending to an epic movie.</span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><br />2. <i>Akira</i></span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Akira is truly one of the craziest movies I have ever seen. I can remember the amazement going through my mind as the movie switched from intense action to complex and abstract dialogue over to a bike race scene almost instantaneously. We have <i>Akira</i> to thank for the introduction of great Anime to America, and that alone can justify a place on this list.</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><i>Spirited Away</i> was the first ever Anime movie I had ever seen and a movie I have watched countless times. Its hard to contextualize just what makes this movie so magical. The fantasy is incredible, the story emotional, and the characters lovable, but there is something just a little more special about it. This is truly Miyazaki's greatest work.</span></td></tr>
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As 2017 approaches, I want to take a look at those movies which haven't left our brain knowing that they are coming out within the year. </div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">10. </span><i style="font-size: xx-large;">Dunkirk</i></span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">I was debating on whether to put this, <i>King Arthur: Legend of the Sword</i>, or <i>Alien: Covenant </i>in the ten spot. But what it ultimately came down to was fulfilling expectations and Christopher Nolan has a great track record. So far, he has never made a film that I have not thoroughly enjoyed. Thus, this WWII epic is highly anticipated and based off the teaser, it looks beautifully shot. From the IMAX cameras to Christopher Nolan directing, what's not to anticipate?</span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: x-large;">9. <i>Kong: Skull Island</i></span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">This movie flew in under the radar with its suspenseful teaser. It gave us a look at the Skull Island with a new, more modern approach. The film is not set in the early 1900's like most adaptions of King Kong. So, we can expect a more exciting and action-packed movie. What is most exciting is the fact that this is going to cross over with the <i>Godzilla </i>movies. The thought of Kong fighting Godzilla with today's technology and special effects is something to look forward to. </span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Finally, we get to see how the apes fully take over! This is the final movie of the new and realistic prequel trilogy. Caesar, the head ape, has had a great story throughout these movies. I have never seen an animal characterized so much before. You can see the inner conflict he has with the constant struggle to choose the humans or apes. I cannot wait to see how his story ends and where the new planet begins. </span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">After seeing Tom Holland's performance of the web-slinging teenager, this movie has had a lot of publicity. Even though this is the third reincarnation of Spidey, I believe that it just may be the best. Holland's spot on performance backed up finally with Marvel Studios is just the tone we have always needed for the character. While I am a die hard original trilogy fan, there is no denying that this is the most accurate and exciting version yet. We finally get to see him interact with other characters in the MCU which makes them feel all the more real. Not to mention Iron Man will be in this movie which will mash the humor of these lovable characters. </span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">We assume everyone has seen the teaser for this movie. if you haven't, bring some tissues because its going to "hurt". As they play the classic Johnny Cash song, we see an older, more fragile Wolverine. You can see that his healing factor is slowly deteriorating while he ventures with a now extremely old Professor X and a young X-23. This is the last time we will see both Hugh Jackman as Wolverine and Patrick Stewart as Professor X. This may mean that we can expect at least one of them to pass in the film so be prepared for an emotional, character-driven movie. </span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">We all were freaking out when she entered in <i>Batman v Superman </i>as her new rock theme played in the background. Now, we are getting her solo movie. The first solo superhero movie for a woman in this age of superhero movies. It has been log enough. We are ready for her to do what she does best in this darker toned universe. The action in this movie looks stunning as we get to see the wonderful Gal Gadot in slow motion breaking through windows.</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">I enjoyed the first Thor movie as it introduced this Asgardian. But, the second one is one of my least favorite Marvel movies. It was a let down because of poor character use and plot. I am thinking that this one will be different than both of those though. I think that the studio finally realized that Thor deserves to have a great solo movie. So, they went along and got the two most powerful Marvel characters and put them in a movie together. From the foreshadowing in <i>Age of Ultron </i>to the post credits of <i>Doctor Strange, </i>you can tell that there is a bigger picture worth watching. We saw everyone else fight in <i>Civil War,</i> now let's see the most powerful face off gladiator style. </span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">The first one will forever be in our brains for its unique style, incredible soundtrack, and fantastic characters. But, there were still some unanswered questions. Who is Starlord's father? Where did Nebula go? Does Groot have any memories? We are hoping they explore these concepts in this volume as promised. While this is exciting, what we really want to see is that mix of humor, action, and drama as it did in the first one. This movie has the Marvel May spot so this means its their big movie of the year which says a lot. </span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">If there has ever been a more talked about movie than this please let me know. We have so many questions after Episode VII. We need answers! Star Wars has built a universe where we are hooked on whatever they do. I cannot wait to see Luke Skywalker back in action. I am really anticipating to see how his character has changed over the past 30 years. They have so many different roads to take this movie on and I cannot wait to see where they takes us next. </span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Taking the number one is none other than <i>Justice League</i>. This movie follows the events in <i>Batman v Superman </i>and further explores more classic DC Comic superheroes. The modern big screen is finally going to bring Aquaman, The Flash, and Cyborg to life. Plus, they finally made Aquaman cool. I cannot wait to see all of these heroes team up and form the Justice League. I hope to see more innovation and modernization that Zack Snyder does so well in this third movie of his in the DC Extended Universe. </span></td></tr>
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