Гномео и Жулиета / Gnomeo and Juliet 3D - If someone comes up with the idea for an award for the cutest animation this year, Gnomeo and Juliet would be a definite contender. Yes, it a story about garden gnomes, who are at war as in the Shakespeare play. Love however doesn't ask what colour are you and the red girl falls in love with the blue boy (I just wonder how many CSKA/Levski jokes will come out from BG viewers). And this epic story is narrated with the support of the great music of Elton John. It won't be the best animation for 2011 but for now at least it is. (A+)
Без име / Unknown - The latest Liam Neeson movie is definitely a strange beast. First it starts well, has completely unexpected plot turns and great action moments. But the biggest plus is the Berlin setting, with the German capital being a main character in its own right. The problem, however, is that despite feeling intrigued in most of the time, when the film ends, one cannot help but feel a little unsatisfied. I don't know the reason, perhaps the last act doesn't stand up to the rest of the film, or the feeling of disbelief is too high, but you can only judge by yourself. Still it's by miles better than The Tourist, or even Taken, with which many comparisons will be drawn. (Alexandra)
Речта на краля / The King's Speech - It's still early to mention Black Swan, but as the Academy Awards are this Sunday, I have to say that apart from the ballet movie, the second best of this year's nominations is definitely The King's Speech. Yeah, I know that many like The Social Network, which, don't get me wrong, is great, but apart from the extremely hot topic, it's not the best Fincher movie and most of all, it lacks the secret ingredient to turn you extremely passionate about it. But to the point - The King's Speech is just sublime. Colin Firth 100% deserves the Oscar, but Geoffrey Rush and Helena Bonham-Cartel are also splendid. The story is both dramatic and comedic, it has a really stand-out moments (not just the electrifying end; watch out also for the gusto with which Firth says the F word). So, do yourself a favour - go and see the movie, then see True Grit, see also The Fighter, and thank the Bulgarian distributors, which for the first time in years release so many quality movies. It would be a shame for Big Mommas to be number one (oh, who am I kidding...) (Alexandra)
Агент ХХL 3 / Big Mommas: Like Father, Like Son - Without having to sit through the latest completely unnecessary instalment of this tired franchise, I may certainly say it is already a worthy contender for the worst movie of the year. The first two films were horrendous, the critics gave this zero approval, while the viewers in the USA were not happy either. And having in mind, the quality of The King's Speech and True Grit, also released today, giving money for this will be the utmost stupid thing. Still, I may bet that the movie will be more than successful in Bulgaria. Just wait till the boxoffice announcement this Tuesday... (Alexandra)
Непреклонните / True Grit - You know, when it's a movie by the Coens, it would be among the best of the year. This time around, Ethan and Joel have not only made a film superior than the original (it is a "remake" of the movie of the same name with John Wayne, or more accurately the two films are based on the same book), but also, unlike previous effort Serious Man (it's great, but not everyone's cup of tea for sure) and even No Country For Old Men, have made one of their most accessible movies. The plot, despite fizzling with the brothers' witty dialogue, is more than simple, and the ending is a "real" one. But most of the all, True Grit would have never been a true masterpiece, it was not for the strong turns of Jeff Bridges, Matt Damon and especially newcomer Hailee Steinfeld. Unmissable. (Forum Film)
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