Tuesday, August 25, 2015

Jurassic World

TAKE 1: One Mans Opinion
…because film is largely subjective

by Frederick William Springer III
Jurassic World in 3D
Release Date:  12 June 2015                                                            Runtime:  124 Minutes              
Review Date:  25 August 2015                                                         Rating:  5 (of 6)

     Jurassic World was the invigorating shot in the arm that the franchise needed and it didn't surprise me at all to see it was provided by the same writing team that successfully launched the reboot of the Planet of the Apes series.
     Technology coming a long way in 22 years, the original really being one of the first to use it, the CGI looks less like CGI and makes the story more seamless.

     For die-hard fans of Jurassic Park (and its sequels), there are enough Easter eggs and throwbacks peppered throughout for reminiscent nods, much as Rick Jaffa & Amanda Silver did with Rise of the Planet of the Apes.  The cool thing about this duo, besides being talented, is that they're fans too and it shows.

Thursday, August 6, 2015

Mad Max: Fury Road

TAKE 1: One Mans Opinion
…because film is largely subjective

by Frederick William Springer III
Mad Max: Fury Road in 3D
Release Date:  15 May 2015                                                          Runtime:  120 Minutes              
Review Date:  6 August 2015                                                         Rating:  4 (of 6)

     The cinematography is great.  The story is alright.  If you're an action junkie, the practically non-stop pacing of Mad Max: Fury Road will scratch your itch.
     I must say the band was ridiculous.  And awesome.  Everyone should have one on their travels.