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KcTotal's Blog - 10 MOVIES That Made Up My Life!!!+Mr Bean Review!!!
Hey Everyone, Welcome BACK to my NEW REVAMPED Blog!!!!
I wanted to start by posting a countdown of the most important movies in my life, and I hope that this will help you get to know me better!
10. Mr. and Mrs. Smith
09. Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon
08. LOTR - The Fellowship Of The Ring
07. Million Dollar Baby (I always end up sobbing...)
06. LOTR - Return Of the King
05. House of Flying Daggers
04. Casino Royale (Vesper....)[/B]
03. V for Vendetta
02. King Kong (3 hour masterpiece)
01. Hero (Probably one of the only Europeans to say so)t
Hope you like it and please post your comments!!!
Mr. Bean’s Holiday
It has been quite some time since the world last saw Bean, but was a return truly necessary? Unfortunately the answer is No! The film is highly appealing to a young audience and you may find yourself laughing your heart out, but in the long run, you shall leave the theatre unchanged and possibly even forgetting the past hour and a half.
Story and sense is rarely a comedy’s forte, and Bean doesn’t try to be one of those few comedies which attempt at doing so. Actually, in its attempts to try and create a story out of nothing, the film falls flat on its face. The main “plot” is Bean trying to get to Cannes after a tweaked lottery win. Obviously, extremely predictable delays and obstacles ensue, and it’s these delays which make up most of the film. Along the road, Bean teams up with a boy who has lost his father and they both try to reach Cannes together.
Rowan Atkinson may have gone down in cinema legend for his show stopping comedy performances, but in this film he seems lost and without a proper script and a dictionary consisting of approximately 6 words, I’m afraid to say that his charm is beginning to wear off. Nevertheless, credit is still due, because I doubt that there is any other actor capable of pulling off his antics with the same amount of innocence and credibility. The boy, whose name is Stepan, is played by Max Baldry and whilst he handles his role relatively well, I am beginning to get fed up with the endless amount of children in blockbuster movies. They are only included to try and look cute, and to try and squeeze out a tender father and son relationship. Willem Defoe may curse the day he committed himself to this film, but his inclusion is essential and he managed to have me roaring with laughter most of the time. It may be a bit of a career low, but I doubt his minimal role shall actually be remembered. The only female role in the film was that of Sabine, by Emma de Caunes, and I am in two minds about her. On one hand, she has charm and she silently steals the show. However, on the other hand, she is an extremely annoying and predictable French woman who happens to be an aspiring actress.
In terms of sets and cinema magic, the film sinks rock bottom, and it constantly looks like a mediocre road movie. The fact that a video camera is commonly used may also bother the viewer. However, with all these shortcomings, the film still shines thanks to Bean and his crazy doings. They may seem ridiculous on paper, but in motion they are pure genius. In my opinion, most of them spread a grin on your face and about three have you howling with laughter.
Verdict
Whilst the film may not appeal to the more mature and drama-loving viewer, the film is an impressive watch for families and friends who are merely looking for some fun.
60/100 (A little too stupid)
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