Stardust
We saw Stardust yesterday, the new fairy tale/fantasy movie co-written by Jonathan Ross's wife.
I have to admit I didn't like the trailers at all. I thought it was going to be one of those British humour films that don't work. Kelly, on the other hand, thought it was going to be awesome.
And how wrong was I!
The movie follows the the story of a young English man called Tristan, and his transformation from boy to man. BUT, this involves crossing to fantasy worlds where things like flying ships, two-faced dogs, and Babylon Candles exist. And when a star falls from the sky, a 3 way chase begins to reach the poor girl first!
A great fantasy film for fans of the genre, it reminds me a bit of Shrek in that it's a children's film on the surface, but it's full of adult undertones and innuendos that would make anyone chuckle!
The two most stand-out things about Stardust are the excellent excellent character that Robert De Niro plays, a tough, sky pirate that collects lightening to sell on the black market, his performance is just pure fun to watch, De Niro proves that he doesn't have to play a mafioso to be amazing. The man is a legendary actor.
The second thing is a certain sword fight that plays near the end of the film. As unconventional, unique, and original as a sword fight can be, I've never seen such a cool idea before and it really is choreographed well! It reminded me of the iconic chase scene in the mall from Minority Report, when the PreCog gets Tom Cruise through a mall full of police chasing them, but not by running! I won't ruin it for you if you haven't seen that film, which I urge you to do!
Great film.
And finally, after 4 LONG LONG night shifts, I'm free for a week!! Yesterday I went to sleep around midnight, having had 2 hours sleep in the previous 30 hours (of which 12 were at work!). I think I had the deepest sleep in the world, just waking up when Kelly left for work (Muahahahahaaaaa!). I'm soooo happy to just be at home with nothing to do! Gonna hit them games I'm meant to play.
Enjoy work, robots. I might be thinking of you, or maybe not :p
And how wrong was I!
The movie follows the the story of a young English man called Tristan, and his transformation from boy to man. BUT, this involves crossing to fantasy worlds where things like flying ships, two-faced dogs, and Babylon Candles exist. And when a star falls from the sky, a 3 way chase begins to reach the poor girl first!
A great fantasy film for fans of the genre, it reminds me a bit of Shrek in that it's a children's film on the surface, but it's full of adult undertones and innuendos that would make anyone chuckle!
The two most stand-out things about Stardust are the excellent excellent character that Robert De Niro plays, a tough, sky pirate that collects lightening to sell on the black market, his performance is just pure fun to watch, De Niro proves that he doesn't have to play a mafioso to be amazing. The man is a legendary actor.
The second thing is a certain sword fight that plays near the end of the film. As unconventional, unique, and original as a sword fight can be, I've never seen such a cool idea before and it really is choreographed well! It reminded me of the iconic chase scene in the mall from Minority Report, when the PreCog gets Tom Cruise through a mall full of police chasing them, but not by running! I won't ruin it for you if you haven't seen that film, which I urge you to do!
Great film.
And finally, after 4 LONG LONG night shifts, I'm free for a week!! Yesterday I went to sleep around midnight, having had 2 hours sleep in the previous 30 hours (of which 12 were at work!). I think I had the deepest sleep in the world, just waking up when Kelly left for work (Muahahahahaaaaa!). I'm soooo happy to just be at home with nothing to do! Gonna hit them games I'm meant to play.
Enjoy work, robots. I might be thinking of you, or maybe not :p
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