Review of Holy Smoke (1921) by Georgia S — 15 Jun 2004

Hey...

Just saw a documentary on Akira Kurosawa, does anyone else out there think he was a total genius? Ok, just me...

And is anyone else in love with Coldplay's second album? Ok, just me again...

Anyway, time for some new movie reviews! It's been a while since the last one, but i'm Australian, so hey! lol.

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[left][i]Willy Wonka And The Chocolate Factory - :fresh: 8/10[/i][/left].

[left]This movie is so fun and fresh! The sets are fantastic, and the acting is definitely first-rate, especially Gene Wilder. I get put down for liking this movie, but I really think everyone can enjoy it! The plot can sometimes get a bit over-the-top, but in the end it just adds to the whole quality of the movie. This is a classic, and I reccommend it to absolutely everyone.[/left].

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[left][i]Holy Smoke - :fresh: 6/10[/i][/left].

[left]I was a bit disappointed by this movies ending (which was were I was traumatized by Harvey Kietal in a dress...), but the start was so great. Full of twists and "what the?" moments, Holy Smoke was beautifully filmed, and the scenery was amazing, and the actors were superb (especially Kate Winslet, who is great in everything). The last third of the film turns into a weird, dream-like vision, and this brings the whole movie down. But all in all, this was the only bad thing. Writing, acting, photography, casting- all great. Worth a look, but really not a favourite of mine.[/left].

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[center]~m~[/center].