Monthly Archives: October 2009
The Boys Are Back-A Review
The Boys Are Back
by Angela Robledo
A film about a husband’s journey as he copes with life after the love of his life dies, The Boys Are Back is a story that depicts the harsh realities that come along with drastic change. Joe Warr has a seemingly perfect life until the unthinkable happens: his wife is plagued with cancer. He is forced to take on the role of sole parental figure with his youngest son, Artie. Adopting the phrase “Just Say Yes,” Joe attempts to raise his son in a fun, loving, and lenient environment. Just as he grasps the vast transition, his son from a previous marriage moves to live with him from England. The boys bond and the three of them come together as a family. Even with a few hiccups along the way, Joe manages to keep his family afloat.
Heartfelt scenes and quick, raw lines, The Boys Are Back was without a doubt the most powerful movie I’ve seen all year. My eyes watered throughout the movie; sometimes it was out of sadness, but most of the time it was in complete appreciation of the beauty of the scenes and how they accurately illustrated real life dilemmas. I can usually describe movies down to the very last shot, but this time the words don’t come so easy. The only thing I can assuredly say is that this movie was wonderful. It was the most emotional and stunning I have seen in a very long time. It tugs at the heartstrings, and there was not a dry eye in the theatre.
(4 stars out of 4)
Paranormal Activity-A Movie Review
Movie Review
Paranormal Activity
By: Stephanie Figueroa
Its been called “the scariest movie of all time” and been demanded in hundreds of cities. What’s with all the hype about Paranormal Activity? Well, its not your typical horror film, thats for certain. Its safe to say, movies like these don’t come around often. If you are easily frightened and prone to sleepless nights, then suggesting to watch this movie would be pointless. If not, read on.
One aspect that sets this movie apart from others is the way it was filmed.
Writer-Director of the movie, Oren Peli, is a fan of slow-burn type movies. He created this film with a nominal crew of himself, his best friend, his girlfriend, and a hired make-up artist. The entire movie is through the point of view of a home purchased camera held by either of the two characters, Micah, played by Micah Sloat or Katie, played by Katie Featherson. The sensation of being a home video is really what is the most eerie, being that it seems realistic.
The couple in the film decide to record their daily lives, including their nocturnal ones, in case they discover what has been creeping around their house. As the movie progresses, Katie and Micah begin experiencing worse and worse “paranormal activity” in the house. On a nightly basis, something always seems to be disturbing their sleep. Whether it be footsteps or slamming doors, whatever it is, it wants Katie and Micah’s attention. And that is just what it gets.
The movies turning point is definitely towards the end. By then, the audience is on the edge of their seats. What comes next is something beyond unexpected. The ending will leave viewers speechless and questioning the little things that go bump in the night.