Friday, February 3, 2012

Descendants

A family drama set on the islands in and around Hawaii. The plots centers around the trials of a man (George Clooney) seeking to reconnect with his family and reestablish normalcy after his wife's unfortunate coma.
Along the way certain facts alight to his wife's meandering, and the looming pressure of being the executor of an estate's inevitable relinquishment owing to state requirements add more chop to the frothy waters being coursed.

Heir to virgin lands, the sale of which would entitle him and extended family members a princely sum is expediting matters. The intended recipient of the lands is a matter which also concerns the denizens of the island.

His daughters, who eventually seem to compound the already escalating situation turn out to be his confidante and sanctum. A unlikely addition (Nick Krause), whose sole purpose as comedic relief, turns out more of a grounding factor than expected. The older daughter (Shailene Woodley) who seems to be sole pillar of strength seems to have been imbued with some form of patronage to Lolita or the Swimming Pool with the candid portrayal of budding sensuality.

Whilst traversing the path to reconcile with his daughters, ensure the veracity of matters doesn't overshadow the gravity of what matters to others over his own, the plot neatly ties up in the end and manages to take the viewer on a spiritual journey of sorts through life, choices and finality.
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Underworld: Awakening 3D

Selene (Underworld)Image via WikipediaThe latest edition of the Underworld continuum, Underworld: Awakening in 3D holds up to its predecessors. Not the most engrossing or revealing of Vampire lore, but what it lacks in depth more than makes up for with well executed, not to mention meticulously detailed, gore.

The special effects, although realistic, doesn't offer anything extraordinary. The earlier versions offered more spontaneity and impact than this one. Computer imagery aside, when it comes to some of the actor based sequences, most notably the new hybrid offspring in the movie, is relatively flat and seems to have been based on run of the mill demonic possession rather than vampiric slash werewolf infusions.

Apart from that there is a noteworthy incongruity which HAS to be mentioned. A particular scene where archival information is being viewed had a CRT monitor in the library. Now the movie is set 12 years from certain events since the last installation. Relatively speaking, it wouldn't be far fetched to assume that flat panel screens would be de rigeur.

That been said, there are enough plot twists and surprises to ensure that this Underworld sequel is entertaining and a recommended watch.
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