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Re: 2007 Film List
Passion is a beautiful film, masterful direction. I've watched it several times and enjoyed it each time. It and Sunrise are signs of how silent films were just peaking when sound rolled through.
The Simpsons
7.5 of 10
I got enough laughs out of it and thought the story was decent enough to enjoy it, but I was disappointed for the most part. Too many misses, not enough clever humor, at least to be the best of what The Simpsons can and has been. I'd prefer to watch 2 hours of season 4 or something. I suppose I'll buy the DVD. Too bad this wasn't what it could have been.
Stardust
9 of 10
The Princess Bride comparison is pretty good, except the humor is reduced. But it's inventive, lightly romantic and full of tons of varied settings. At worst it might be a little stiff in spots, hardly enough to detract from enjoying the film though. The characters are likeable, Gervais is hilarious in his small part and the fantasy logic all comes off as pretty sound despite being more outrageous than Potter's world.
It also seems to hide the adult humor enough to remain family friendly I think. As a non-parent I can't say for sure but it never stuck me as overt or blue. The natural comparison is to the latest Potter film and on that count I thought this was definitely better (I enjoyed Potter 5 too).
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