X Men: Първа вълна / X Men: First Class - I'm biased here. I loved the first two X:Men movies and even found something intriguing in the much maligned third instalment and in the Wolverine flick. So the chances to not like the current film were always slim and thankfully The First Class delivers a first class movie. Coming hot on Kick Ass from last year (the five-star movie was unfortunately seen by only a few) director Matthew Vaughn definitely knows his staff when comic movies are concerned. And even the extremely tight shooting schedule (about ten months or so) didn't stop him making a perfect comic flick. Though the main story about the conflict between Professor X and Magneto has already been presented in the original trilogy, the First Class strangely doesn't feel redundant even for a second.
This feat can be attributed to the stellar cast, with James McCavoy and Michael Fassbender taking the lead mutant roles. McCavoy has already shown his acting chops and though his role as Charles was not the meatier one here, he injects his character with charm and wittiness, showing a likeable and enjoying side of the man who will become the most powerful telepathist out there. The real star of the show however is Fassbender, who has been only rising over the past few years (check out the more-than-great Hunger and Fish Tank) and now makes the role of Magneto his own (I'm sure Sir Ian McKellen would not mind). Seeking vengeance, the young Magneto travels across the globe appearing in a scene after scene, changing only languages, but delivering many of the best moments of First Class. It only helps that Kevin Bacon has taken the role as the film's antagonist, who is just magnificent, giving another proof why the roles of the psycho can be considered his own trademark. Among the other characters, yes, there are many young mutants showing here and there, and though many critics complain that the movie could do without some of them, my personal opinion is that everyone had its moment to shine at the end. The bonus points however should go to Emma Frost, Banshee and Beast. Oh, and the film boasts two amazing cameos, which will make the geeks inside of you scream with joy. As the story unfolds in the 60s of the last century, the director and his crew have taken the liberty to make one of the most stylish popcorn movies with amazing sets and striking costumes. It's classy whichever you look at it. And it's the best summer blockbuster so far in 2011. (Alexandra) ****1/2
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This feat can be attributed to the stellar cast, with James McCavoy and Michael Fassbender taking the lead mutant roles. McCavoy has already shown his acting chops and though his role as Charles was not the meatier one here, he injects his character with charm and wittiness, showing a likeable and enjoying side of the man who will become the most powerful telepathist out there. The real star of the show however is Fassbender, who has been only rising over the past few years (check out the more-than-great Hunger and Fish Tank) and now makes the role of Magneto his own (I'm sure Sir Ian McKellen would not mind). Seeking vengeance, the young Magneto travels across the globe appearing in a scene after scene, changing only languages, but delivering many of the best moments of First Class. It only helps that Kevin Bacon has taken the role as the film's antagonist, who is just magnificent, giving another proof why the roles of the psycho can be considered his own trademark. Among the other characters, yes, there are many young mutants showing here and there, and though many critics complain that the movie could do without some of them, my personal opinion is that everyone had its moment to shine at the end. The bonus points however should go to Emma Frost, Banshee and Beast. Oh, and the film boasts two amazing cameos, which will make the geeks inside of you scream with joy. As the story unfolds in the 60s of the last century, the director and his crew have taken the liberty to make one of the most stylish popcorn movies with amazing sets and striking costumes. It's classy whichever you look at it. And it's the best summer blockbuster so far in 2011. (Alexandra) ****1/2
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Подслон / Shelter (Bulgaria) - Another week, another Bulgarian movie in the multiplexes. And this is neither irony nor complaint. Shelter comes after winning the best prize at this year's Sofia Film Fest and with the crown for the best Bulgarian film for the past 12 months. Watching the movie it's clear why. With its socio drama and uneasy answers related to the widening gap between generations, Shelter reminds of some of the best Romanian movies coming over the last few years. (the fact that it's screenwriter is also responsible for 4 Months, 3 Weeks and 2 Days explains a lot). The final result is an astonishingly well-done for a first-time director movie, but with a narrative burdened by long silent shots infused with drama and misery. In other words, some colour (in every sense of the word) would have make it better. Another problem is the cast, the parents are a little bit theatrical, while their child simply cannot act. All this is thankfully somewhat offset by the fresh faces of the boy's friends Silvia Gerina and Irena Hristoskova, who just steal every shot they are in. (A+) ***1/2
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Мървешко пробуждане / Dead Awake - The fact that this DTD horror crap has managed to receive a wide release in Bulgaria, while titles such as Arthur, Country Strong, Beastly, Hereafter and Monte Carlo were cancelled, is just another achievement in the history of our distribution market. And it's a further proof of my theory that sometimes it's better to be an independent film rather than a Hollywood one in order to get a release here. Just wish it was Insidious or Don't Be Afraid Of The Dark instead. (Alexandra) *
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Next weekend's previews:
Super 8 - Cloverfield meets ET but in a good way ****
The ratings:
***** Perfect
**** Unmissable
*** Fun
** So-so
* Stay away
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