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A while back, Other Kenjari and I watched a couple of movies.
Mission Impossible: Ghost Protocol
This was a very enjoyable action thriller, and pretty much delivered on everything you might expect of a Mission Impossible movie. There were many terrific action sequences, especially the very long one that takes place on the exterior of the Burj Khalifa in Dubai. That whole sequence really made use of Brad Bird's Pixar-honed skills and imagination. I also liked the way the plot had the team pretty much fail multiple times before finally vanquishing the villain - it made the payoff more meaningful and really brought home how much the team had to operate on their own, without any institutional support.
Even though the Mission Impossible films have been, up to now, largely a vehicle for Tom Cruise, this one felt like much more of an ensemble piece. Much as I hate to admit it, Cruise can still bring it as far as an action movie goes. He's fun to watch in spite of all the weird religious cult stuff and drama-filled personal life. Simon Pegg was really good in his role as the computer expert on the team - it was part serious and part comic relief, and Pegg struck the balance really well. Jeremy Renner was great, too. I loved him in The Town and The Avengers, and he was just as good here. I especially liked Paula Patton's role, since she was not, refreshingly, set up to be a romantic partner or even source of sexual tension with or for any of the male characters.
Cabin in the Woods
This movie is clever and scary and funny. And I can't say any thing else without ( massive spoilers )
Seriously, do not read these spoilers unless you've seen the movie.
Mission Impossible: Ghost Protocol
This was a very enjoyable action thriller, and pretty much delivered on everything you might expect of a Mission Impossible movie. There were many terrific action sequences, especially the very long one that takes place on the exterior of the Burj Khalifa in Dubai. That whole sequence really made use of Brad Bird's Pixar-honed skills and imagination. I also liked the way the plot had the team pretty much fail multiple times before finally vanquishing the villain - it made the payoff more meaningful and really brought home how much the team had to operate on their own, without any institutional support.
Even though the Mission Impossible films have been, up to now, largely a vehicle for Tom Cruise, this one felt like much more of an ensemble piece. Much as I hate to admit it, Cruise can still bring it as far as an action movie goes. He's fun to watch in spite of all the weird religious cult stuff and drama-filled personal life. Simon Pegg was really good in his role as the computer expert on the team - it was part serious and part comic relief, and Pegg struck the balance really well. Jeremy Renner was great, too. I loved him in The Town and The Avengers, and he was just as good here. I especially liked Paula Patton's role, since she was not, refreshingly, set up to be a romantic partner or even source of sexual tension with or for any of the male characters.
Cabin in the Woods
This movie is clever and scary and funny. And I can't say any thing else without ( massive spoilers )
Seriously, do not read these spoilers unless you've seen the movie.
