What would be better than getting this totally rad retro toy robot? That would be seeing my top picks for 2007.
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Few films stood out in 2007, but ones who did shined awfully bright. To follow are my top 5 films that are a must experience. Yes only 5, I’ve decided one of my New Year’s resolutions is to keep things simple and easy. How easy is it to accomplish viewing 5 great films? Pretty damn easy, that’s how easy. Others that didn’t make top 5, but worth a watch are No Country for Old Men, The Bourne Ultimatum, 3:10 to Yuma, Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford and Eagle vs Shark.
1. Into the Wild: Let’s give another one up to Sean Penn; not only can that boy act, but has a hell of a set of directing chops. Brilliant cast, beautiful cinematography, jam’n soundtrack and a story that takes the whole audience on an epic adventure, how could anyone go wrong with Into the Wild? Based on the bestselling book by Jon Krakauer, this film reaches past the boundaries of everyday existence and delivers us into a world of thought, reasoning and love for life. Here is a young man who is tired of being what society and his parents expect and wants his freedom from the drudges of everyday life. He takes a long journey towards his goal of living in the wilderness in the cold depths of Alaska. Along his trip he runs into so many characters that shows him what true family is all about and how accepting your love and forgiving, you can accomplish anything.(read the full review)
2. Juno: Juno is a fresh twist to a teenage accident. Interesting how she originally chose to abort, but simply couldn’t bring herself to the task. Instead Juno and her buddy gathered up a PennySaver and found the want ads for babies. Cute white couple, looking to adopt beautiful newborn, will pay big dollars or something like that; Juno wanted the perfect couple to take care of what she new in her heart she couldn’t. The family dynamic and the humor that comes from everyday life makes Juno a pleasant surprise and a joy to watch. (read the full review)
3. Once: Once is an unpretentious film that has all the makings of a huge hit, between the music and chemistry amongst the leads there is no escaping the compassion that overwhelms. Humorous and poignant, this independent Irish driven musical doesn’t get caught up in the mundane, but rather keeps in tune with an inspiring romance. Once showcases the talents of Glen Hansard, singer/songwriter for the popular Irish band The Frames, and the delicate voice of Markéta Irglová, a new and refreshing face to the big screen. No worries if you are not a big musical fan, Once doesn’t pound you over the head with one song after another, but adds a perfect mix of dialogue and character interaction to accompany the music.(read the full review)
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4. In the Valley of Elah: This film scared the shit out of me. To think the youth we have across seas right now and what type of mental capacity they have to handle everything being thrown at them. We have school shootings by teenagers not much younger than the ones we are intrusting with death and devastation in a third world country. The point of the this film should certainly make people set up and take notice, there is something so wrong with murder and to take it so lightly to commit it and cover it up and have absolutely no remorse for the crime, unbelievable. Tommy Lee Jones put on one of the best performances of his career and the way he and Charlize Theron worked together mesmerized the audience. She could have used a little more finesse and pizzazz behind her character and Susan Sarandon has played the grieving mother before. Interesting to see so much talent in one film and not expecting it, Jason Patric, James Franco and Josh Brolin, I didn’t see them coming. In the Valley of Elah is a must see with 4 razors.
5. Hairspray: Hairspray is a delightful toe tapping head bobbing experience. A remake of a musical of a remake of a…whatever, it fits perfect with today’s generation and what we would expect of a musical. Superstars like John Travolta, Michelle Pfeiffer, Christopher Walken and Queen Latifah grace the screen and the younger cast, Amanda Bynes, Zac Efron, Elijah Kelley and newbie Nikki Blonsky really add that special spark. Hairspray was a load of fun and a very unexpected and pleasant experience to watch. (read the full review)