JSE
12-20-2004, 08:04 AM
Saw this one last night and have to say, it's just OK.
Visually, this movie has few equals. Very dark and cold setting yet very colorful in a strange monochrome way, if that makes sense? This is one of the best looking movies I have seen in a long time.
Jim Carey does an excellent job as usual playing these kind of weird crazy characters and the kids did a pretty good job as well. But, the characters just seemed kindof, um, boring. The little girl was really cute and the two older children did good jobs but again, just kindof boring.
The plot was also just, OK. No real jaw dropping surprises or plot twists, even at the end. I saw the end coming within the first few minutes of the film. It was not a bad story, it just was not great. The look at feel of the film was so spectacular and the plot and acting were just so average.
Anyway, it's worth a see at the theater but if you happen to miss it, it will be even a better value at home on DVD. BTW, this is not really a kids film. It could be really scarry for some kids. The look of the film and Jim Carey alone might scare some small kids.
So, anyone else seen this? What do ya think.
JSE
Visually, this movie has few equals. Very dark and cold setting yet very colorful in a strange monochrome way, if that makes sense? This is one of the best looking movies I have seen in a long time.
Jim Carey does an excellent job as usual playing these kind of weird crazy characters and the kids did a pretty good job as well. But, the characters just seemed kindof, um, boring. The little girl was really cute and the two older children did good jobs but again, just kindof boring.
The plot was also just, OK. No real jaw dropping surprises or plot twists, even at the end. I saw the end coming within the first few minutes of the film. It was not a bad story, it just was not great. The look at feel of the film was so spectacular and the plot and acting were just so average.
Anyway, it's worth a see at the theater but if you happen to miss it, it will be even a better value at home on DVD. BTW, this is not really a kids film. It could be really scarry for some kids. The look of the film and Jim Carey alone might scare some small kids.
So, anyone else seen this? What do ya think.
JSE