12 Monkeys (1995)

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I had this movie in my so called collection forever. But I never seemed to find time to actually sit down and watch. I mean, I love science fiction and all, just didn't seem appealing.


Plot: Some unknown virus has killed entire population, with only 1% survivors that now lives underground. World is dominated by animals again. A convict played by Bruce Willis is sent back to 1996, to gather information about the virus, so the scientist in the future can study it. Sadly, he is sent back to 1990, where he is put into mental institution. 

Actors: Great assembly is called. Bruce Willis was a bit flat for my taste (except for one scene where he hears music on the radio, then he was genuinely happy and it reflected), but, for example, Brad Pitt was right on top. He is an amazing actor, and he just proves it with every role he takes.  



Thoughts: First of all, how amazing is that logo? SO COOL. I've been staring at it forever and still can't comprehend how much I like it! Also something stuck with me after I finished watching the movie -- the constant perception of hoax. Everything was hoax - the report about little boy stuck in a well turned out to be hoax, the army of 12 monkeys eventually turned out to be hoax as well. So it made me think, if the whole future wasn't a hoax as well? 

What I liked: I'm just a sucker for time-travel stuff. Don't ask me about Doctor Who, I mean that show is my life. If time travel would be possible now, I'd be the first in line.
I loved Brad Pitt's performance. Holly shit that dude can act! Fun fact, he received and Oscar nomination for this movie, well deserved!
Also loved that at one point in the movie, characters went to the cinema and there where Hitchcock movie marathon, scenes from Vertigo and such. Vertigo is such a classy fucked up movie, I rejoiced! 
Oh, and I love this fact from back stage -- the director, Terry Gillian, gave a list to Bruce Willis titled "Things Bruce Willis does when he is acting" and the list ended with a note "please don't do any of the above in my movie". 



What I didn't like: How cheap the whole movie and production felt. And it fact, the whole production lacked funding, some actors didn't get paid at all (it is said that was due a chance to work with Terry Gillian, the director). For a massive movie like that, I would wanted to have at least decent looking.. everything. 

IMDB ratting - 8.1. Kinda cool, brilliant story, even more brilliant performances (by some). Also I love the fact, that there is a new tv show build around this movie. Not sure, if I'm gonna watch it, I just appreciate the fact. 



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Old School (2003)

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Been a while, hello. Back with some old school stuff, quite literally. I'm surprised that I haven't actually seen this one before, cuz I've heard a lot about it, and it's like one of those classical and definitely must see collage movies.


Plot: Three long time friends, jus living their lives... One is married, with children, one is getting freshly married and one catches his girlfriend in an orgy. Yeah. So their buy a cheep house, that happens to be on a university campus and kind of stars a ... fraternity.

Actors: What a great bunch! Luke Wilson was always the best looking of all three Wilson brothers, to be honest, tho, whenever he said "wow", all I could see was Owen, ha! And Will Ferrell! He does brilliant body-comedy. Within first 20 minutes we see him bare-ass streaking, so. 



References: Call me crazy, but this movie was a bit of a Fight Club rip-off. FB is my ALL TIME FAVOURITE MOVIE. I'tend to watch it at least couple of times every year, I lost the count how many times I've seen it, so naturally, I draw some similarities. Like that all fraternity thing. There is one leader (Luke Wilsonç character), everyone calls him "Sir", he gives out little assignments for his followers, they get some basement fighting going on, and the leader even gets free food at diners. 

What I liked: Oh man, towards the climax of the movie, I caught myself thinking "Oh man, I really enjoy this, what a great movie". Great performances, silly, funny movie. No cheesy rom-com stuff, tho the main lead had a love interest, but they kept it classy, so I liked that. I also won't call this coming of a age movie, since they were grown ass men. It had so many cult-classic moment - the streaking scene, the funeral, angry prep speech in the lockers. Ahh, classic! 


IMDB only ratted this 7.2 and I have to say boo, this deserves more, 8 at least. Such a great movie!

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Working Girl (1988)

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I just love old movies, ok? Not that I hate new ones, but there is just something about the old ones, that is just so... dare I say fresh? New and not spoiled. Or at least not re-used in cinema these days.


Thoughts: So first I heard of this movie, actually, from "Bob's Burgers" (if you don't know what that is, first of all - how dare you, seconds - it is like one of the best animated series of our generation). So, the Belcher kids' were doing musical in their school, they couldn't decide - "Working Girl" or "Die Hard". They kind of mashed both, but it was hilarious -- 


Plot: This girl, Tess McGill, goes from job to job, working for biggest idiots, until she lands a job for Katherine Parker. Now she never had a lady boss, so it's a bit of a cat-fight behind smiles. Tess pitched an innocent businesses idea for Katherine, she just laughs it off and everything goes back to normal. Until Katherine broke her foot in the skiing accident and asks Tess to take care of some stuff. While attending Katherine's place, she finds out that  Katherine tried to pass Tess' idea as hers. Tess is mad and decides to work on her own, by.. pretending to have Katherine's job. 



Actors: Now this has a very high class cast. Melanie Griffith (I didn't even recognize her, until she cut her hair in the movie. And she does look a lot like Molly Ringwald then), she was soooo flat and boring. Gosh, emotionless doll. Seemed like she was reading her lines, like doing an SNL sketch.  Then it had always lovely Sigourney Weaver. Now she is top class, flawless. The main love interested was performed by Harrison Ford (not very believable if you ask me). A shout-out to lovely Alec Baldwin and Joan Cusack (was surprised not to see John Cusack  as they seem to share movies all the time). Oh and, David Duchovny, did you honestly thought no one gonna notice you standing there in the background? Yeah, guess again.. ;D 


What I liked: It was woman-power time! Girls can do business! Girls can be smart! Girls can have ideas! Yay for that that. You go girls. The whole uplifting atmosphere of this movie was like a breath of fresh air. Loooved the soundtrack, the main song ""Let the river run" won an Oscar, so. And Joan Cusack. She was just adorable. Honestly, one of the best supporting actress out there. 

What I didn't like: Have you seen the fashion in 80s??? Mullets? Baggy clothes? Make-up? Yeah. That. And Harrison Ford as a love interest? Oh my... well, maybe he was something(=hot) after the Star Wars, but that was back in 70s (I just checked IMDB, and yes, this is the only romantic lead mr Ford done, ever. So I was right about that one.) Seriously. Alec Baldwin was so much better looking back then. 


IMDB rating - 6,7. Yeah, I agree, 6 is decent rating for a rom-com that this is. Though, it stood the test of time and now is considered somewhat a cult-classic as well. 



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