February
2006
Reflection on the Movies
Well I have to say that I enjoyed the movie Waterworld. I think that it is funny that people called Waterworld “Mad Max on Jet skies.” Even though these two movies are very similar I think that Waterworld was much better. I thought that the special effects were great, and I really think that the makeup artist did an awesome job on the actors. The casting was also done well. Dennis Hopper was much better in this one; I think that he makes a great villain. Kevin Costner did a great job; I don’t think the movie would have been as good if he was not in it. Over all, I think this movie was a pretty good action film.
I love, love, love the movie Titanic; it is one of my favorites. I think that this movie is a great love story. All of the actors did such a great job. The special effects in this movie were amazing, for example when the ship splits in two, it looks real. The song selection was also amazing, even today, if I here “My Heart Will Go On” by Celine Dion I still think of this movie. When watching this movie you really get a feel for the people that were on this ship. It’s a real tearjerker. I think that this is James Cameron’s best movie yet.
“Show me the Money” was the perfect title for this chapter. The movie industry is a huge money making industry. The part of this chapter I found most interesting is how long it can take to make a movie from start to finish. For example it took 20 years for Deep Impact to finally get onto the big screen. This chapter was very informative on the steps that are taken to make movies pre production, production, post production and so on. I can definitely see why the film industry is so hard to break into, but if you can and you make a good movie the payoff would be amazing.
I have never heard that before “Mad Max on Jet Skies” that’s great. I agree if Costner was not in the movie it would not have been nearly as good. And Hopper well, you just can’t go wrong. I don’t think there is a soul out there that just dosn’t love “Titanic”. Any music from that album makes me think of Rose and Jack at the bow of the ship.
I didn’t like Waterworld that much and it did remind me of Mad Max but I personally like Mad Max better that Waterworld. Waterworld didn’t really keep to the point and was to long for me. I do agree with you on Titanic it is one of my favorite movies and the music definitely fits the movie.
I agreee with you about liking Dennis Hopper better in this movie. When I hear Celine Dion I also think of the Titanic. Waterworld was alright but there are much better action movies out today.
Denise,
I want you to spend more time reflecting on the content of the chapter and how it helps you to better understand/interpret the films. You need to blend together these reflections more.
Shelley
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