What's good everyone? I spend a decent amount time watching movies and TV shows, reading books, and encountering dope music. I often have thoughts on all of these, and this blog is where I will be recording my reflections on cool material I come across.
Friday, February 1, 2013
#17 - I Believe I Can Fly
17 – CHRONICLE: With that said, if you’re a nerd like me and
love explosions and superpowers, but are just tired of the same old studio
crap, this is one for you. Shot in
found-footage documentary style, this MTV-backed production is not for those
with motion sickness issues. A star
athlete along with a popular kid and his introverted cousin stumble across
something not of this world during a run-of-the-mill house party. Strange things start happening, and soon the
trio’s metaphysical powers morph into something amazing, and potentially
deadly. The actors do well here, each representing a
high school stereotype, yet none are black-and-white; they have their nuances
and surprises like the rest of us. (continues after the jump)
The special effects are ridiculously good, and you get to see some
really cool flying sequences and objects being thrown around. Here's a clip explaining how they made it seem so real:
However, the film is truly effective in its
depiction of bullying, and the toll that such emotional and physical abuse can
have on someone during their formative teen years. There are elements of tragedy, adventure, and
comedy throughout, and while the climax of the film might seem obvious, it left
me thinking about it long after the credits rolled.
I loved this movie. Almost wish there was a sequel but it's stand-aloneness was part of its charm
ReplyDeleteYeah, the dynamic between the three actors was awesome. Too hard to replicate successfully!
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