Happy August 1!
*_* Is it really and truly AUGUST?!
Life has been a bit overwhelming lately as I try to finish everything before leaving the country for most of September. Yeah, I know … fool’s errand trying to finish it all, and shame on me for using what should be a wonderful trip as a big old excuse. 😛
Anyway, I apologize for the lapse in posting, and I thought I’d take this opportunity to review a few of the adventure-filled films I’ve viewed over the past few weeks.
- Inception (2010)
- The Sorcerer’s Apprentice (2010)
- A Perfect Getaway (2009)
- Last House on the Left (2009)
Inception Takes Mission: Impossible behind Closed Eyelids
Inception is an exquisitely crafted film. Its effects are stunning yet don’t overshadow the underlying story. It boasts excellent performances and a compelling plot that moves at a good pace. It deals with levels of reality in a complex enough way to satisfy those who want that intricacy, yet is not so difficult to follow that the average action-movie fan can’t enjoy it.
So, why isn’t it an A in my book? Here, in my humble opinion, is why: