Boxing movies have a certain advantage over other sports-related films, both in getting people who aren't necessarily interested in the sport to watch them, and in terms of metaphoric ease, and The Fighter takes advantage in every conceivable way. The story of an immense struggle, somewhat obviously, The Fighter focuses on half-brother boxers Micky Ward (Mark Wahlberg) and Dickie Eklund … [Read more...]
The Adam McKay - Will Ferrell collection will eventually sell a lot of DVDs (or mindchips, or whatever), and The Other Guys is going to occupy interesting territory in that set. It has its difficulties, but it's definitely the most approachable, and funniest film in the set so far, but I'm not convinced those purchasing the set will think so. Though still rather on the screwy side, and dipping … [Read more...]
I recall an argument I once had with a friend about the film adaptation of a book we both loved, but which consisted of the protagonist thinking to himself for something like 80% of the total work. That it could be done was not really the issue. It certainly could, though it might make for an odd experience. No, the question was really should it be done. I haven't read The Lovely Bones, but it … [Read more...]
