April 2005 Movie Recap.
Published May 05, 2005
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- April 2005 Movie Recap.
- Published: May 05, 2005
- Type: Review
- Section: Video
- Part of a feature: Movie Recap
- Writer: Chris Beaumont
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I'm at 46 for the year, 48 if you count the 2 I've seen twice. 15 for this month, I saw Sin City 2x.
I have the other monthly recaps ready for this year, they will becoming out soon.
i'm not envious. 90% of those movies are crap.
actually, 90% is high... let me revise that to about 70%
8 of 14 a *** or better, that is actually a pretty good ratio. But everyone has their opinions. :)
I have seen about 5 movies since the beginning of the year, I can't seee how you have seen so many, you must live in a snow state.
I was disappointed in Fever Pitch in that only 2 people in speaking roles had actual Boston accents.
The accent thing didn't really bother me, of course I wan't really listening for it. THe book it was based on was set in, I believe, England, and it was about a soccer team!
Fever Pitch: A surprisingly touching film that offers genuine insight to relationships.
I have to disagree - this wasn't about relationships, it's about being a fan. The relationship was just a backdrop against which the compromises and twists a person goes through in being a fan were highlighted. And it's pretty spot-on in that regard. I haven't read the book, but I assume that these are the elements of the book that were used for the rest of the story, because outside of the very thorough, often times touching exploration of fandom, there really wasn't much to the story. But that fan-related stuff was perfectly done.
Yeah....Fever Pitch was just another romantic comedy with the same basic plot as the rest of them. The baseball part was interesting, but more from the standpoint of having been there. But then I tend to not really like most romantic comedies as they usually don't develop the characters as much as other genres.
I lived in Boston and NEw England for several years, and the movie failed to capture any regional feel. The scriptwriters cut out the regional expressions you hear dozens of times a day, as well as the distinct speaking style and wry humor that is so common there. The movie could have been shot on a backlot in Cali for all the Boston it hasd in it. As for Fandom, the first 5 minutes are the best of it.
I know it was just a simple comedy, but I hate to see so much potential wasted.
just wanna say this is a great idea chris. look forward to more.
i loved Oldboy, and i loved Amityville too. it was just a whole heap a fun.
Thanks Duke.
I have them written for March, February, January, and December '04. I plan on posting over the next week or so.
Amityville? I actually prefer House of Wax.
Thanks Duke!
I have them written so far, for March, February, January, and December '04. I plan on getting them up over the next week or so.
Amityville? Ugh, not too impressive. But then I enjoyed House of Wax this afternoon.

Christopher Beaumont spends much of his time writing about entertainment when he isn't sitting in a movie theater. He is known around the office as the "Movie Guy" and is always ready to talk about his favorite form of entertainment and offer up recommendations. Interests include science fiction, horror, and metal music. His writings can be found at 

You saw 14 movies in the theater this month? Jesus Christ. I'm jealous.