Films 47 and 48
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spooky_miss Film 47 - Pulp Fiction
I've been stuck on this one for a while as I don't really know how to describe what its about - I could probably go on for a few thousand words about it, but I won't! I'll just tell you what I think about it! I love Quentin Tarantino as a director, and this is one of his best films. All the different strands of stories are so cleverly woven together, and theres so many little references to other films and stories, its great. I like John Travolta and Samuel Jackson's story best I think, and I really like the way that it links back to the first scene right at the end. The dialogue in Tarantino films is excellent, and this is no exception. There are just so many classic lines. And Quentin's cameo - well more than a cameo, a whole part - is great too. Definately recommended for film fans! 10 / 10
Film 48 - Madagascar
This film follows four animals - Alex the Lion, Marty the Zebra, Melman the Giraffe and Gloria the Hippo - from Central Park Zoo who get themselves shipped to Madagascar for trying to escape from the Zoo. Here they meet a tribe of lemurs and monkeys, ruled over by King Julien, who are terrorised by animals they call the "foosa". The animals (named by the lemurs "the New York Giants") scare away these animals, and then with four penguins who also came from New York - although they escaped by themselves! - try to find a way off of the island. The ending then sets it up perfectly for a sequel!
I really like this film, even though it is more of just a children's film instead of the adult and children's films that animations tend to be nowadays, but I like that. I think Shrek for example is just too adult orientated. Madagascar is a fun little film which has some great characters and voices - most notably Sacha Baron Cohen as King Julien, who is so funny. Nothing deep and meaningful here at all, but just good fun! :) 8 / 10
I've been stuck on this one for a while as I don't really know how to describe what its about - I could probably go on for a few thousand words about it, but I won't! I'll just tell you what I think about it! I love Quentin Tarantino as a director, and this is one of his best films. All the different strands of stories are so cleverly woven together, and theres so many little references to other films and stories, its great. I like John Travolta and Samuel Jackson's story best I think, and I really like the way that it links back to the first scene right at the end. The dialogue in Tarantino films is excellent, and this is no exception. There are just so many classic lines. And Quentin's cameo - well more than a cameo, a whole part - is great too. Definately recommended for film fans! 10 / 10
Film 48 - Madagascar
This film follows four animals - Alex the Lion, Marty the Zebra, Melman the Giraffe and Gloria the Hippo - from Central Park Zoo who get themselves shipped to Madagascar for trying to escape from the Zoo. Here they meet a tribe of lemurs and monkeys, ruled over by King Julien, who are terrorised by animals they call the "foosa". The animals (named by the lemurs "the New York Giants") scare away these animals, and then with four penguins who also came from New York - although they escaped by themselves! - try to find a way off of the island. The ending then sets it up perfectly for a sequel!
I really like this film, even though it is more of just a children's film instead of the adult and children's films that animations tend to be nowadays, but I like that. I think Shrek for example is just too adult orientated. Madagascar is a fun little film which has some great characters and voices - most notably Sacha Baron Cohen as King Julien, who is so funny. Nothing deep and meaningful here at all, but just good fun! :) 8 / 10
