Dew Processed: Top 5 Movies
Written by Dew
Published December 31, 2003

Movies

  • 1. Anything Else - The movie was pretentious and honest, would you expect anything else from Woody Allen. It's a story of two New York Love Birds, one in love with being in love, the other in love with the thrill of having men love her. It's a must see that most did not.

  • 2. Matrix III - Most will not agree but this movie was simply excellent. It had all the elements; drama, action, contempt, sacrifice and unconditional love. How could you not love it. It was far more simplistic than Reloaded and it left you fulfilled, even if the fulfillment was resentment.

  • 3. Mona Lisa Smile - This movie pissed me off! For that alone it deserves it's spot on the list. I sat in the theatre lost in the characters and their choices (or lack there of). Julia Roberts played her character well but it was Kirsten Dunst that you kept your eye on waiting for her character to evolve. This story showcased the '50s woman, placing her in one of two threshholds conformed or confronted, sinner or saint. You hated to love it but it was all worthwhile.

  • 4. X Men United - This movie was sick for lack of a better term. It set up what was dawned the Action packed summer. When Nightcrawler burst thru 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue as nothing more than a blue puff of smoke, you sat up in your seat and took notice. There was less character development and more action which is what you want from a comic remake; X-Men 2 more than delivered.

  • 5. LOTR Return of the King - You knew it was here, you were looking for it. This movie capped off what will go down in history as one of the biggest epics to hit film - ever. Although not many movies will ever accomplish the task of dominating the book, this series definitely gives the adage a run for its money. I have not and more than likely will not read the books for LOTR but I will own and cherish the story for a long time. This movie picks up as Frodo and Sam get closer to Mordor, Smeagol has allowed his alter ego Gullom to overcome him once more and all mankind is still threatened by the all seeing eye.

    When you actually witness the rise and return of the king you are filled with emotion. It touches you to see him reunited with his love especially after denying a well deserved suitress. The movie like Matrix III embodies all the necessities to wrap you in and not let go until the closing credits. The movie is long but the way the story is being told, to attempt to put you in the place of the character, the close-ups and monologues become necessary. I enjoyed the Trilogy, I will own them all on DVD and I will actually watch them over and over.

    When a story leaves you wanting more, wanting to know the characters even after the story is over (even if its only to loathe them more) that is the mark of a well made film.

    Honorable Mention: Finding Nemo;Kill Bill

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    #1 — December 31, 2003 @ 15:42PM — visualsimplicity [URL]

    Yeah but wasn't that fight scene at the end in Matrix: Revolutions a tad bit long and repetitive? It was definitely better than Reloaded though as per all that you mentioned.

    Oh and I wanted to watch Anything Else, sadly none of my friends did and I'm not the solo movie going type.

    #2 — December 31, 2003 @ 17:19PM — Ken [URL]

    You say:

    "When a story leaves you wanting more, wanting to know the characters even after the story is over (even if its only to loathe them more) that is the mark of a well made film."

    Yet you also say you probably will never read the books? That's the easiest way to get even deeper into the characters!

    I loved LOTR: ROTK as well... and I've read the books three times (and the Silmarillion twice!).

    Thanks for the suggestions on Mona Lisa Smile. Looks girly, but I may see it just for Kirsten.

    #3 — December 31, 2003 @ 22:44PM — Dew [URL]

    Visual: It's sad but I went to see Anything Else on Saturday, the following Friday it was gone. I'm not sure why but not too many people were feeling this film.

    Ken: I loved the film of LOTR but as for the book I'm just not interested. I know there is much more there, destruction of the Shire, Sarimon and so forth but for me its all overkill. I'm a Harry fan and we'll just leave it that.

    Thanks for the comments.

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