The Genius Great Gatsby

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 After this post I should actually stop blogging, because in my humble opinioin I doubt Im ever going to see such an exceptional movie in 2013. WOW is an understatement, this film is brilliant. So as mentioned in my previous blog, im very familiar with the Great Gatsby as i studied it in matric. But in matric I had no choice because it was part of the learning curriculum, so I was forced to oblige or fail dismally. Though this time around it was from my own free will to go watch the movie, and boy was it worth every cent. I walked in the cinema Sakhile Ndlazi and I came out a different man. Its so much better with 3D, theres something about three dimensional viewing that makes you become part of the story and almost an extra character. For a moment I felt like I touch and even kiss some of the characters, its so real in 3D. The cinematography is also very stunning it indicates that a lot of work and effort went in to it,it colourful, bright and alluring. The costumes are also very exceptional, although it is set in the old jazz times, it feels so modern. The plot is as follows in the novel (if you've read the novel) but witha few altercations. In the end we dont see Gatsby's father like the novel suggest, But who cares,LOL. And if di Carprio is not getting an Oscar for this, Im not ever setting my foot in a cinema.


And if u planning on taking ur boyfriend or girfriend (or both LOL) this is the perfecrt ideal love and romance film.

As I mentioned before, I walked in the cinema Sakhile Ndlazi and came out a different man.

Your sincerly.
MR Ndlazi

Lemme school you first!!

So I know i promise to talk about Gatsby this week, but to my detriment, its only going to to in cinemas this coming friday 17th May. But fear not my chilren, this gives me more time to school all those who dont have a cooking clue what The Great Gasby is all about.

 

The Great Gatsby is a 1925 novel written by American  author F. Scott Fitzgerald that follows a cast of characters living in the fictional town of West Egg on prosperous Long Island in the summer of 1922. The story primarily concerns the young and mysterious millionaire Jay Gatsby and his quixotic passion for the beautiful Daisy Buchanan. Generally considered author Fitzgerald's magnum opus and best-known work, The Great Gatsby explores themes of decadence, idealism and excess, creating a portrait of the Jazz Age that has been described as a cautionary tale regarding the American Dream.
Visiting Long Island's north shore and attending lavish parties at mansions is said to have inspired Fitzgerald's setting for The Great Gatsby. He first began planning the novel in 1923, desiring to produce, in his words, "something new — something extraordinary and beautiful and simple and intricately patterned." Progress was slow, however, and Fitzgerald completed his first draft following a move to the French Riviera in 1924. His editor, Maxwell Perkins, felt the book was too vague and convinced the author to revise over the next winter. Fitzgerald was ambivalent about the book's title, at various times wishing to re-title the novel Trimalchio in West Egg.
First published by Scribner's in April 1925, The Great Gatsby received mixed reviews and sold poorly; in its first year, the book only sold 20,000 copies. Fitzgerald died in 1940, believing himself to be a failure and his work forgotten. His work, spearheaded by The Great Gatsby, experienced a revival during World War II, and the novel became a part of high school curriculum in the following decades. The book has remained popular since, leading to numerous stage and film adaptions. The Great Gatsby is widely considered to be a literary classic and a contender for the title "Great American Novel The book is consistently ranked among the greatest works of American literature and of all-time.

Now that we got that out of the way,lets go watch the movie.

Mr. Ndlazi

Parental advise.LOL

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Okay ladies and gents, I know there's a big hooha about Iron man 3, and I have no problem with that (rolling eyes) So since i plan on being a responsible parent one day, I dedicate this blog to all the loving Parents out there(who smoke and drinking in front of there kids) here goes:

Parents need to know that Iron Man 3 is another big-budget entry in the Marvel universe, and after the immense popularity of 2012's The avengers, it will have huge appeal for tweens, teens, and adults alike. The violence is as explosive, large-scale, and pulse-quickening as you'd expect from this franchise, but the body count and mass destruction aren't as high as The Avengers -- though scenes of both big public bombings and casual shootings could be disturbing. There's less sexuality (aside from a mention of a one-night stand, and shots of women in bikinis or bra and panties) than in Robert Downey's jnr past Iron Man movies, and language is on the milder side (one "s--t," plus "damn," "jerk," "hell," "ass," etc.). Expect some drinking and product placement. Iron Man 3 is as much about Tony figuring out who he is without the suit as he is with it, and there are some mature themes about identity, anxiety, the dangers of unchecked power, and the necessity of a moral compass.

I wasnt really that impressed, okay maybe a little but it's nothing I have'nt seen before, and the fact that my girlfriend has a huge crush on Robert Downey didn't sit well with me.

A great watch should be Gatsby, and thats next on my blog, cant wait for the premier.

Yours truly

Mr.Ndlazi

The Family

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The new R-rated action comedy, The Family is out this week with Robert DeNiro, Michelle Phieffer, and Tommy Lee Jones.  Nice cast, for a move that needed a little dressing up.

This movie is a good example of how comedies have to be today. For now, long gone are the PG-13 well written, relatively tame comedies with snappy dialogue and relatable story lines.  Comedies  today are action based, with plenty of violence, with big stars to try to carry the day.  That is what we have here.

Oh don't get me wrong, there are some funny moments in this movie, with a story that will get many originality points here.  This is a funny idea of a former Mafia hit man who ratted out his former Mafia family and is now in the witness protection program and is more than likely the biggest pain the neck that the program has.  He and his family are having a very difficult time giving up the mob life and because of their determination to not stay low-profile, they have to be relocated every 3 months or so.  The mob is trying to find them to kill the entire family including the two teenagers, and the U.S. Government is trying to protect them. 

Although the premise for the most part is one that is fresh, there isn't a great deal of story to go with it.  This really drags at times, and not a little.  There are number of dead spots in this movie that do make it tough to focus in on it.  And it's a bit predictable.  You know the whole time where this will go and what eventually will transpire at the climax.   This movie starts out as a R-rated comedy, and as it goes on, it becomes a bit more dark, and way more violent.  There are also a few very questionable decisions made especially how they handle the teen kids and their role near the end.  The area where the movie is transitioning from comedy, to violent comedy is the dead zone.  What was funny, ironic fun at the beginning loses its charm, and just becomes violent and quite frankly, average.

One of the real observations I came away with is its desperate attempt to be formula.  It is a shame that movies like this in the end all end up looking exactly the same, and have about the same level of average box office success.  This is a good example of a nice premise take the easy way out.  Hire big stars that can legitimize a very average script. Truth is, no DeNiro, no movie or moderate success. 

The Family. Add it to the list of good idea, with a cheap price tag that sells itself out to be average, when it had the potential to be very good

 

Long Live Tarantino

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Dont really know how objective this review is going to be since Im a huge Tarantino junkie, if i may put it that way,from Kill Bill, Pulp fiction down to Ingorious Basterds.

If you've been living under a rock and dont have no clue about this genius artwork, allow me to give u a synopsis.

Django is a slave whose brutal history with his former owners lands him face-to-face with German-born bounty hunter Dr. King Schultz. Schultz is on the trail of the murderous Brittle brothers, and only Django can lead him to his bounty.  Schultz acquires Django with a promise to free him upon the capture of the Brittles -- dead or alive. Success leads Schultz to free Django, though the two men choose not to go their separate ways. Instead, Schultz seeks out the South's most wanted criminals with Django by his side. Honing vital hunting skills, Django remains focused on one goal: finding and rescuing Broomhilda, the wife he lost to the slave trade long ago. Django and Schultz's search ultimately leads them to Calvin Candie, the proprietor of "Candyland," an infamous plantation. Exploring the compound under false pretenses, Django and Schultz arouse the suspicion of Stephen, Candie's trusted house slave. Their moves are marked, and a treacherous organization closes in on them. If Django and Schultz are to escape with Broomhilda, they must choose between independence and solidarity, between sacrifice and survival

The A-list cast includes Jamie Foxx, Leonardo Dicaprio,Kerry Washington and Samuel L Jackson amongst other good actors.

This is not "Pulp Fiction" nor "Inglorious Basterds", but it is as insanely entertaining as you expect. Great performances, crisp and funny dialogue, violent shootouts, cool music, very good camera and cinematography. A spagetti western revenge epic with a modern look. It's the full Tarantino package, so enjoy!

My only problem is the length of the movie,geeeeeeeeez really 2hrs 35. I strongly suggest lots and lots of popcorn and red bull.

Long live Tarantino

Mr Ndlazi

Watch ya Say??

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The title might throw you off at first "watch ya say" but believe me, tons of cafffenie and sleepless nights an of course late night  drinking with friends gave birth to this well thoughtout title. Basically "watch ya say" is self explanitory,it has to do about my undying love for film and broadcast. Im going to be  reviewing a score of the latest and even my favourite movies, the criteria will cover the plot,characters,themes,asthetics,ect.So I watch then i say what i think, hence the title watch ya say. The views represented in this blog are not quiete factual or truthful,they just my thoughts and views so please feel free to disagree or to share your own piont of views.

lets do movies
MR NDLAZI