The film Battle: LA was disregarded too much in my opinion. It h
ad great visual effects, effective camera work, and a thin, but fun storyline. This disaster flick was treated more as a war film rather than a disaster like the epic Independence Day. I assume that the crew behind this film knew that no disaster film can top Independence Day. It is unbeatable. However, I did enjoy Battle:LA. The cast did their parts respectively: Aaron E., Michele R., Ramon R. I wished there would have been more character development in the beginning and would have taken a few irrelevant scenes (or at least fine-tuned them), but I get that the film wanted to be intense all the way through. Overall, it was enjoyable and fun. B
ad great visual effects, effective camera work, and a thin, but fun storyline. This disaster flick was treated more as a war film rather than a disaster like the epic Independence Day. I assume that the crew behind this film knew that no disaster film can top Independence Day. It is unbeatable. However, I did enjoy Battle:LA. The cast did their parts respectively: Aaron E., Michele R., Ramon R. I wished there would have been more character development in the beginning and would have taken a few irrelevant scenes (or at least fine-tuned them), but I get that the film wanted to be intense all the way through. Overall, it was enjoyable and fun. B
Another film I saw recently was The Rules of Attraction. James van der Beek, Jessica Biel, Shannyn Sossamon, and Ian Somerhalder. It is refreshing to see the film not end on a particulary happy ending, but the film is only decent. There is no major excellence in this film; everything is done above average. The standout is Sossamon. She is talented and it is seen throughout. James van der Beek gives an alright performance, but not as good as Varsity Blues. Jessica Biel was barely in the movie and wished she was in it more. Somerhalder gives an interesting performance, but found it hard to find him likeable. Actually, that is a flaw in this film - no one is really likeable. However, the rebuttle to that, I guess, would be that it aims for realistic. In that sense, it partially gets the job then. All in all, the film gives a satisfactory feel to the viewer at the end of the day. C
Finally, the last film I will review is Shelter. This is an indie surf movie with Trevor Wright, Brad Rowe, and Tina Holmes. This is a laid-back, relaxing film that encompasses the lifestyle of a surfer. I found the film very enjoyable and felt it was a well-done film. Trevor W
right and Brad Rowe work effortlessly with each other, as if they were not even acting. Tina Holmes, amongst the other cast members, give solid, memorable performances as well. Shelter strives for a relaxed, skillful feel and it achieves it all the way. One of the best scenes in the film is when Trevor's and Brad's characters first meet and appear non-chalant and laid-back. I use the words "laid-back" and "relaxing" alot because they fit this movie like a glove. All in all, Shelter is refreshing and knows what it aims for and acheives it 100%. A-
right and Brad Rowe work effortlessly with each other, as if they were not even acting. Tina Holmes, amongst the other cast members, give solid, memorable performances as well. Shelter strives for a relaxed, skillful feel and it achieves it all the way. One of the best scenes in the film is when Trevor's and Brad's characters first meet and appear non-chalant and laid-back. I use the words "laid-back" and "relaxing" alot because they fit this movie like a glove. All in all, Shelter is refreshing and knows what it aims for and acheives it 100%. A-
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