Mr. Nobody Review

Last night, Andrew and I watched the movie Mr. Nobody and LOVED it.  A very artsy film, it delivers a compelling plot that has surprises at every turn.  The story follows the story of the last mortal on Earth. Humanity has progressed to the point where death from old age no longer exists. It is filmed in a way that makes you feel as if you are witnessing things in the same way real life plays out, making for a very real and natural watch.

Following the character, Mr. Nobody, the last mortal, you experience the decisions he makes and all their possible outcomes.  Mr. Nobody is able to know the outcomes of every decision he makes before he makes them, and is heartbroken when, as a young boy, he must choose between his mother and his father when they decide to get a divorce.  You see all of his futures for every outcome in every dimension, and the choices he faces.

This story deals with the idea of impossible decisions and how one would face them if the future was known. Mr.Nobody will leave you thinking long after the movie has ended, and makes you question your own existence.  One of the best movies I have watched in a long time, I give Mr. Nobody 5 stars!

9, A Review of the 2009 Animated Film

I recently watched the animated film 9, directed by Shane Acker and produced by Tim Burton. Like many of the films Burton has worked on, 9 has a dark plot. Shane Acker is not a director I am familiar with, but he does a wonderful job in creating a touching story of a time after humans and the continuation of intelligent life.

Humanity no longer holds any place on Earth, and has long ago perished in a war against technology.  The only life that remains are 9 creations that are artificially intelligent. The origin of these creations is unknown in the beginning of the story, which follows one of these creations, known only as 9, in his quest to better understand the world and his place in it.

This movie is dark, but also deals with very deep, serious issues and has many touching moments. The only problem is the movie lacks a target audience, and it is probably because of this that I hadn't heard of it until I picked it up in a Walmart $5.00 bin. Because of its dark themes, it is not really geared toward children, but the fact that it is animated may cause it to be passed over by adults, even thought it is actually an enjoyable watch. Its main audience is primarily Tim Burton fans or fans of Tim Burton-like films, such as Coraline.

All in all, this movie is worth a night's watch, and will leave you contemplating some of the many issues expressed in 9, whether or not you watch animation often or not.

World War Z Review

Where do I start?  This movie had so many unanswered questions it's ridiculous.  First off, the end made no sense. How do you mass produce a vaccine when most of the world is shut down?  Also, why was no one watching the wall in Jerusalem?  It was visually entertaining but really lacked in plot.  It's not a movie I would recommend, but if you have nothing else to watch and just want to laugh at the absurdity this movie is a good suggestion.