BOOK REVIEW:
The
title says it all.
Written
by renowned Chicago’s film critic, Roger Ebert, “Your
Movie Sucks” is a selection of his past movie reviews
ranging from the year 2002 to 2006. Of course, you know what
kind of movies are being shortlisted.
Without
resorting to intricate English, Ebert’s reviews are
pretty laidback, honest and occasionally sarcastically funny.
Take for instance, on the Rob Schneider’s comedy, “Hot
Chick”, Ebert says it is too vulgar for anyone under
thirteen and too dumb for anyone over thirteen. Oh and Ebert
seems to be more of a fan of Jackie Chan than Jet Li. While
he describes Chan's action in “Rush Hour 2” as
a combination of grace, ability and timing, he finds no point
in Jet Li leaping six feet in the air and rotates clockwise
while kicking three guys in “Romeo Must Die”.
There
are people out there who don’t trust critics’
opinions. And there are some who find them debatable over
a cup of latte. Whichever group you belong to; there’s
absolutely no harm in picking up Ebert’s book. Be entertained
by this Pulitzer Prize winner.
But
hey if your wallet is a bit tight, we are in fact a great
source to rely on.
Shameless
plug I know.
CHOICE XCERPT:
Referring to the 2005 comedy "Yours, Mine & Ours"
starring Dennis Quaid and Rene Russo
"Now about those opening logos before the movie started.
This one sets some kind of a record. In no particular order,
I counted Columbia Pictures, Nickelodeon Movies, Paramount
Pictures and Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer. Why did no studio in Hollywood
want to back a single one of last year's best picture nominees
and every studio in town wanted to get involved in this one?
To be sure, Fox, Disney and Warner Bros got left out. Too
slow off the mark?"
VERDICT:
You
might not be familiar with some of the movies reviewed but
it's the joy in reading Ebert’s words and thoughts that
count.
Review
by Linus Tee
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