OSCAR 2010 nominated film reviews.

[Tweaky]

BLACK SWAN

I don't know why Black Swan has got such a good rap, it's a bit of a muddled mess of a psychological drama [thriller it ain't], plus a lot of the cinematography is done with had held cameras [and I reckon no gyroscopic stabilizers were used], I felt sea sick during much of the movie because of the picture bouncing around so much, and the dance scenes were shot far too close to the dancers, made me dizzy.

Natalie Portman looks like a ballet dancer, but much of her "Acting" in this movie comprises her just "Looking Surprised", "Looking confused","Looking afraid" etc.

Quite boring for most of it's length, confusing in parts, the camera issues and the fact that you just couldn't care less about any of the characters makes this a easily forgettable movie IMHO.

And to think that this movie is nominated for best Cinematography, you have to be kidding me.

THE FIGHTER

This was a movie that I hadn't really been aware of until Oscar nomination, I'm glad I watched it, it's the best new movie I've seen all year.

It's a far better movie than the similar plotted "The Wrestler" was 2 years ago.

Mainly because it's based on real characters [You actually see them in the closing credits, then you realize what a great acting you've just watched].

Mark Wahlberg as Mickey Ward is OK in the main role, a tradesman like performance but a bit one dimensional, I supposed Mickey Rourke would of been a better choice but his freakish looks ruled him out to play this part.

Christian Bale's performance as Dicky Eklund, who is the older brother, crack addicted, former boxer and mentor/trainer of Wahlberg's character makes this movie special.

It really is an amazing performance, and quite intense.

Melissa Leo who plays the mother [of nine children, the 2 boys and 7 very scraggy girls] is equally as intense and well acted.

I haven't seen such good casting of the supporting roles since One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest, everybody looks and acts their parts well.

The fight scenes are well done and almost seem like as a bit of a bonus.

Edited February 2, 2011 by Tweaky

[soundfan]

BLACK SWAN

I don't know why Black Swan has got such a good rap, it's a bit of a muddled mess of a psychological drama [thriller it ain't], plus a lot of the cinematography is done with had held cameras [and I reckon no gyroscopic stabilizers were used], I felt sea sick during much of the movie because of the picture bouncing around so much, and the dance scenes were shot far too close to the dancers, made me dizzy.

Natalie Portman looks like a ballet dancer, but much of her "Acting" in this movie comprises her just "Looking Surprised", "Looking confused","Looking afraid" etc.

Quite boring for most of it's length, confusing in parts, the camera issues and the fact that you just couldn't care less about any of the characters makes this a easily forgettable movie IMHO.

And to think that this movie is nominated for best Cinematography, you have to be kidding me.

THE FIGHTER

This was a movie that I hadn't really been aware of until Oscar nomination, I'm glad I watched it, it's the best new movie I've seen all year.

It's a far better movie than the similar plotted "The Wrestler" was 2 years ago.

Mainly because it's based on real characters [You actually see them in the closing credits, then you realize what a great acting you've just watched].

Mark Wahlberg as Mickey Ward is OK in the main role, a tradesman like performance but a bit one dimensional, I supposed Mickey Rourke would of been a better choice but his freakish looks ruled him out to play this part.

Christian Bale's performance as Dicky Eklund, who is the older brother, crack addicted, former boxer and mentor/trainer of Wahlberg's character makes this movie special.

It really is an amazing performance, and quite intense.

Melissa Leo who plays the mother [of nine children, the 2 boys and 7 very scraggy girls] is equally as intense and well acted.

I haven't seen such good casting of the supporting roles since One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest, everybody looks and acts their parts well.

The fight scenes are well done and almost seem like as a bit of a bonus.

Thanks for the reviews Tweaky.

I'm hoping to see "The Fighter" in the next couple of days. You think its far better than The Wrestler? Mmmm, I loved that movie... will wait and see I suppose. As for Black Swan; as beautiful as Natalie Portman is, will give this one a miss as it's not my cup of tea.

Chris