The World’s Fastest Indian
Emily and I just got back from The World’s Fastest Indian (trailer) starring Anthony Hopkins. We both agree the film earns our “best uplifting new release in recent memory� award.
Despite this film’s decent television ad campaign in the last week, it is only playing at two indie theaters here in the Emerald City. Considering that this movie has been out for some time in New Zealand, I can only the US theaters are taking it slow and letting the lower budget theaters test the waters. Of course, I don’t know what they’re waiting for. It’s not as if there’s anything else worth watching right now. Just two days ago, Big Momma’s House 2 was the most widely screened movie in the area.
Finally, we also agree this movie deserves the “biggest misuse of suspenseful music� award for the scene where Burt approached the mystery house after his trailer broke down.
Rating: 4.5/5
Other recent movies of note:
Memoirs of a Geisha
Emily: “I wish it would have delved more into the traditions of Geisha.�
Ian: “I wish they would have played up Sayuri’s sharp wit.�
Rating: 4.0/5
Underworld: Evolution
John: “I’ve seen worse.�
Ian: “I’ve never seen anything worse.�
Rating: 0.5/5
The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe
Emily: “Don’t take your kid.�
Ian: “The bow was the most useless prop ever.�
Rating: 3.5/5