Terror on the big screen
Did a double feature movie day yesterday and took in V for Vendetta and American Dreamz. Two really different movies but both containing themes of terrorists. Weird.
I loved V and foud it to be a really powerful movie. My friend Jeff bought me the graphic novel for my birthday last month and I've just started delving into that. I wanted to see the movie on the big screen, though, so I figured I'd go see it and read the comic afterwards. The movie really touched a nerve with me though as one of my biggest concerns in the post-9/11 era is the nations willingness to give up basic freedoms in the name of "protection". Where does it stop? The movie touches on the fact that if you give up your freedom you're as guilty (in my mind, moreso) as the person who takes it from you. Everyone is afraid at one time or another but giving up freedom under the guise of being protected only pans out worse in the long run.
Oh yeah, it had some cool fight scenes too. Highly recommended.
American Dreamz was a very funny parody of not only the American Idol craze but also of our politcal system and international policy. Paul Weitz (he of American Pie and About a Boy) wrote and directed it and I really enjoyed the movie. Hugh Grant seems to be having a second career playing more unlikeable characters. His turn in About a Boy was one of my favorite movies of that year and I think Weitz really brings out the best and most interesting aspects of him. I'm a huge Dennis Quaid fan and surprisingly, I'm turning into a fan of Mandy Moore as well. She makes really interesting choices in roles (I loved Saved!) and seems to be in it for the long haul, getting better with each performance. I hope to get the chance to work with her someday...actually, the same could be said for anyone from any of the two movies I watched yesterday.
OK, I just want to work.
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