Tuesday, September 24, 2013

Back To The Future Trilogy

  

Back to the Future Trilogy

One of the best trilogies of all time is most definitely the adventures of Marty McFly, and should most definitely be included the group of older movies that I'm doing. Starting in 1985 and ending in 1990, this movie takes you to the future, the past, and even the old west. It is all about time travel, but had some of the best visual effects for that age of special effects. It was nominated for 5 academy awards winning only one sound mixing award. It follows the hilarious adventures of Marty and his friend Dr. Emmett Brown, and what happens when they mess up time. Each film will get its own rating below.


Back To The Future

Director: Robert Zemeckis
Music: Alan Silvestri
Cast: Michael J. Fox, Christopher Lloyd, Lea Thompson, Crispin Glover, Thomas F. Wilson, Claudia Wells, and James Tolken
Release Year: 1985
Rating: PG-13
Grade: 8

Back To The Future Part II

Director: Robert Zemeckis
Music: Alan Silvestri
Cast: Michael J. Fox, Christopher Lloyd, Thomas F. Wilson, Lea Thompson, Elizabeth Shue, Jeffrey Weissman, and James Tolken
Release Year: 1989
Rating: PG-13
Grade: 7

Back To The Future Trilogy Part III

Director: Robert Zemeckis
Music: Alan Silvestri
Cast: Michael J. Fox, Christopher Lloyd, Mary Steenburgen, Thomas F. Wilson, Elizabeth Shue, James Tolkan and Lea Thompson
Release Year: 1990
Rating: PG-13
Grade: 7



Friday, September 13, 2013

Forrest Gump


Forrest Gump

Robert Zemeckis brings the drama-comedy Forrest Gump, off the pages of the book and onto the big screen, which snagged him Best Picture, Best Actor, Best Adapted Screenplay, Best Film Editing, and Best Visual effects. It is a very well scripted film balancing the drama and the comedy. Tom Hanks really is shown for his greatness in this film. Definitely a must see. 9/10.



Director: Robert Zemeckis
Music: Alan Silvestri
Cast: Tom Hanks, Robin Wright, Gary Sinise, Mykelti Williamson with Haley Joel Osment and Sally Field
Release Year: 1994
Rating: PG-13

Thursday, September 12, 2013

Independence Day


Independence Day

To people who read these blogs, I have mostly done newer films, so I'm going back in time a bit, and doing some 80s and 90s films. So to start it off I'm going to do the 1996, doomsday blockbuster, Independence Day. This movie is one of those movies that should be looked back upon as one of those great older movies.
The film with a huge cast, really touched me, making me think of a lot of things, but I felt there emotions and so I give this film a sincere thumbs up. It did quite well at the box office, with the highest grossing film of the year, as well as hitting 38th highest grossing film of all time. And I like the writing and directing that went on with the film, how it put it on three separate days, with all these different stories, intertwining at the end. 8/10.

Director: Roland Emmerich'
Music: David Arnold
Cast: Will Smith, Jeff Goldblum, Bill Pullman, Margaret Colin, Vivica A. Fox, Judd Hirsch, Randy Quaid, Robert Loggia, James Duval, Harvey Fierstine, Mary Mcdonnel, James Rebhorn, Brent Spiner, Harry Connick Jr, Mae Whitman, Kiersten Warren 
Release Year: 1996
Rating: PG-13