Johnny Depp is one of my favorite actors. I will usually make an effort to see his new movies. I have also liked several movies that I’ve seen Angelina Jolie in. When I saw the trailers for The Tourist, the first movie they’ve made together, I thought the movie looked interesting.
The Tourist hasn’t made a lot of money, and I know that some people have said it is a really bad movie. I don’t agree with that. It isn’t exactly what I expected from the trailers, but I do think that the movie is entertaining and worth watching. I really enjoyed it.
The plot for The Tourist is interesting, though it could have been a bit more original. I do think there are a few surprises to what happens. Things are slightly more complicated than they seem at first. After seeing the movie, I discovered that it was based on a book. I have no idea what has been changed for the movie.
I’ve read that some people have felt that the pacing is too slow in The Tourist. I didn’t feel that way at all. The movie has been promoted as a thriller and I can see some thriller elements in it even though the movie isn’t that suspenseful overall. For some reason, the movie has been nominated in the comedy/musical category for the Golden Globes. While there are some funny lines and moments, the movie is far from being a comedy and it definitely isn’t a musical. There is some action in a few scenes, though the movie really isn’t action packed.
There are only three main characters in The Tourist. Frank, a math teacher on vacation, probably receives a bit more attention than the others. He ends up in a somewhat odd situation that he manages to deal with fairly well. I think Johnny Depp did a very good job with the part. Elise is a mysterious woman who pulls Frank into the mess he ends up in. She looks elegant and refined, but it is quickly clear that she can take care of herself. Inspector Acheson is the last character that receives much attention. He is a detective with Scotland Yard and he’s investigating something that is tied to Elise and Frank. Paul Bettany does fine with the part. Timothy Dalton has a small part as Acheson’s boss.
I really enjoyed The Tourist and think it is better than a lot of people have said. Fans of Johnny Depp and Angelina Jolie may find something to like about the movie.
I did get a review posted on Epinions after seeing the movie in the theater.
The Tourist
Showing posts with label Johnny Depp. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Johnny Depp. Show all posts
Sunday, January 2, 2011
Monday, March 15, 2010
Alice in Wonderland
Johnny Depp is one of my favorite actors. I have seen and enjoyed most of the movies that he has made with Tim Burton. When I heard that they were making a new version of Alice in Wonderland, I was interested even before seeing any trailers. I headed out on opening day to see the 3D version of the movie.
I loved the movie and will more than likely see it again in the theater and I'll add the DVD to my collection. I really liked that there is more of a plot to this movie than there was to the Disney animated version. In that movie, Alice just sort of wonders around and meets a few odd characters. With Burton's version, Alice still interacts with odd characters, but there is more purpose to what is going on. I also liked how it is set up like Alice had been there as a child, forgotten things, and was back as a young woman. I know that some people aren't happy with the fact that the plot isn't more like the Carroll books featuring Alice. I think the plot works wonderfully and makes for an entertaining movie. The visuals are amazing and give the movie a unique look.
Johnny Depp is great as Mad Hatter. This version of the character is still a bit wacky, but he also has moments of sanity and clarity. He is much more than a loon who drinks tea and that makes the character much more interesting. He does have a bizarre look, but that manages to work for the movie. The Red Queen is in control, and she is not nice to anyone. Helena Bonham Carter is great in the part. The White Queen is the sister of the Red Queen. The White Queen is much nicer than her sister, though she is missing a marble or two herself. Anne Hathaway does well with the part. White Rabbit, March Hare, Cheshire Cat and Tweedledee and Tweedledum also turn up. I really like how Cheshire Cat is done.
I did post a longer review on Epinions.
Alice in Wonderland
I loved the movie and will more than likely see it again in the theater and I'll add the DVD to my collection. I really liked that there is more of a plot to this movie than there was to the Disney animated version. In that movie, Alice just sort of wonders around and meets a few odd characters. With Burton's version, Alice still interacts with odd characters, but there is more purpose to what is going on. I also liked how it is set up like Alice had been there as a child, forgotten things, and was back as a young woman. I know that some people aren't happy with the fact that the plot isn't more like the Carroll books featuring Alice. I think the plot works wonderfully and makes for an entertaining movie. The visuals are amazing and give the movie a unique look.
Johnny Depp is great as Mad Hatter. This version of the character is still a bit wacky, but he also has moments of sanity and clarity. He is much more than a loon who drinks tea and that makes the character much more interesting. He does have a bizarre look, but that manages to work for the movie. The Red Queen is in control, and she is not nice to anyone. Helena Bonham Carter is great in the part. The White Queen is the sister of the Red Queen. The White Queen is much nicer than her sister, though she is missing a marble or two herself. Anne Hathaway does well with the part. White Rabbit, March Hare, Cheshire Cat and Tweedledee and Tweedledum also turn up. I really like how Cheshire Cat is done.
I did post a longer review on Epinions.
Alice in Wonderland
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)