Media: Movie
Genre: Romantic Comedy
Production Year: 2010
Official Site Link: Valentine's Day
Synopsis:
Following the love lives of many different people, this star cast (Julia Roberts, Ashton Kutcher, Jessica Biel, Jamie Foxx, and many MANY others) covers every flavor of love from man and pet, to man and man, not excluding the obvious man and woman.
Overall: 6.6
In 2003, the Brits made the classic chick flick Love Actually. I am a man that is comfortable enough in his sexuality to admit that I like to sit with my wife and watch a good chick flick from time to time. Love Actually has become a staple classic in our house, a tradition of watching it every Valentine's Day has been kept for many years now. But will this new "Valentine's Day" movie dethrone the reigning champion? I really don't think so. The movie is very well done, on all levels, but it falls just short of the classic benchmark set by our fellows across the Pond. Still a great movie, smartly written and very amazing, just not quite as good.
Writing: 8
The comedic timing of Katerine Fugate is impeccable. This is the kind of movie that covers an entire gambit of emotions. Everything from sadness to joy. Everyone relates to at least one or more of the characters stories, whether it is the one who got cheated on, or the high school young love, everyone relates to one of the many stories. The intricate stories, interlaced with comedy make this a very enjoyable movie on any level.
Acting: 5
This movie has the greatest cast list I think I have ever seen! I can't even begin to list the amazing all stars that grace this movie. Even the supporting and background cast is incredible. Of course, just paying out a huge paycheck to a great cast doesn't mean you are guaranteed an amazing film. The cast, while being mostly A list, just does a mediocre job. the actors that did do a great job, you only see them for a short time, little snipits at a time. You are left wanting more from a specific story line, thinking that there was something missing, or a talent un-tapped.
Directing: 6
The film progression is not in question. The arrangement of stories and the way they are told is well done. The film editing leaves something to be desired, wanting more from each story than you are given. Every movie needs an introduction, build up to the climax, climax, and resolution. This movie follows that form very well, commendable even. Keeping a progression in this format with so many stories at the same time is difficult to do. This movie keeps the progression going very well, just nothing special.
Photography/Special Effects: 8
The locations chosen for this film are great. Water ways, roof tops, coastlines, and restaurant locations are perfect for film. The sights are amazing, very effectively showing off Los Angles wonderfully. This is by far the high point of the film. The visuals and locations are simply perfect.
Soundtrack/Sound Effects: 6
The soundtrack is decent. Not perfect, but decent. I could have done without so much country music, but that is just my taste. Bringing drama and emotion to the parts of the movie where it needed it, the soundtrack adds to the film, as opposed to taking away from it. I could have used a little more though, using the music to fill the quieter spots and telling me what emotion I am supposed to be feeling.
Choreography (fighting/dancing): N/A
The one dance scene in the movie is in a wedding. The feeling is supposed to be an un-organized group of people dancing and having fun, and it does it well. But since this is not a choreographed dance, this category has not been considered in the final score.
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Genre: Romantic Comedy
Production Year: 2010
Official Site Link: Valentine's Day
Synopsis:
Following the love lives of many different people, this star cast (Julia Roberts, Ashton Kutcher, Jessica Biel, Jamie Foxx, and many MANY others) covers every flavor of love from man and pet, to man and man, not excluding the obvious man and woman.
Overall: 6.6
In 2003, the Brits made the classic chick flick Love Actually. I am a man that is comfortable enough in his sexuality to admit that I like to sit with my wife and watch a good chick flick from time to time. Love Actually has become a staple classic in our house, a tradition of watching it every Valentine's Day has been kept for many years now. But will this new "Valentine's Day" movie dethrone the reigning champion? I really don't think so. The movie is very well done, on all levels, but it falls just short of the classic benchmark set by our fellows across the Pond. Still a great movie, smartly written and very amazing, just not quite as good.
Writing: 8
The comedic timing of Katerine Fugate is impeccable. This is the kind of movie that covers an entire gambit of emotions. Everything from sadness to joy. Everyone relates to at least one or more of the characters stories, whether it is the one who got cheated on, or the high school young love, everyone relates to one of the many stories. The intricate stories, interlaced with comedy make this a very enjoyable movie on any level.
Acting: 5
This movie has the greatest cast list I think I have ever seen! I can't even begin to list the amazing all stars that grace this movie. Even the supporting and background cast is incredible. Of course, just paying out a huge paycheck to a great cast doesn't mean you are guaranteed an amazing film. The cast, while being mostly A list, just does a mediocre job. the actors that did do a great job, you only see them for a short time, little snipits at a time. You are left wanting more from a specific story line, thinking that there was something missing, or a talent un-tapped.
Directing: 6
The film progression is not in question. The arrangement of stories and the way they are told is well done. The film editing leaves something to be desired, wanting more from each story than you are given. Every movie needs an introduction, build up to the climax, climax, and resolution. This movie follows that form very well, commendable even. Keeping a progression in this format with so many stories at the same time is difficult to do. This movie keeps the progression going very well, just nothing special.
Photography/Special Effects: 8
The locations chosen for this film are great. Water ways, roof tops, coastlines, and restaurant locations are perfect for film. The sights are amazing, very effectively showing off Los Angles wonderfully. This is by far the high point of the film. The visuals and locations are simply perfect.
Soundtrack/Sound Effects: 6
The soundtrack is decent. Not perfect, but decent. I could have done without so much country music, but that is just my taste. Bringing drama and emotion to the parts of the movie where it needed it, the soundtrack adds to the film, as opposed to taking away from it. I could have used a little more though, using the music to fill the quieter spots and telling me what emotion I am supposed to be feeling.
Choreography (fighting/dancing): N/A
The one dance scene in the movie is in a wedding. The feeling is supposed to be an un-organized group of people dancing and having fun, and it does it well. But since this is not a choreographed dance, this category has not been considered in the final score.
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