Punch-Drunk Love

2002

Director: Paul Thomas Anderson

Distributor: Columbia Pictures / Revolution Studios / New Line Cinema

Key Elements: Characters – Lines – Message

My Review:

I wasn’t sure what to think of this movie at first. It had a brooding, eccentric tone which appealed to me, but I wanted to see where the story went.

I wasn’t disappointed.

The movie is made by a simple exchange.

Sander’s character is being threatened. His response is the message of the movie:
“I have a love in my life. It makes me stronger than anything you can imagine.”

Trailer:



Quotes:

• I don't know if there is anything wrong because I don't know how other people are.
• I didn't ask for a shrink - that must've been somebody else. Also, that pudding isn't mine.
• Also, I'm wearing this suit today because I had a very important meeting this morning and I don't have a crying problem.
• I have to get more pudding for this trip to Hawaii. As I just said that out loud I realize it sounded a little strange but it's not.
• I'm lookin' at your face and I just wanna smash it. I just wanna fuckin' smash it with a sledgehammer and squeeze it. You're so pretty.
  - I want to chew your face, and I want to scoop out your eyes and I want to eat them and chew them and suck on them.
  OK. This is funny. This is nice.
• I have a love in my life. It makes me stronger than anything you can imagine.
• Now get the fuck out of here, pervert!
  - Didn't I warn you? Th... That's that!

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2006

Director: Frank Coraci

Distributor: Columbia Pictures / Revolution Studios

Key Elements: Characters – Concept – Message

My Review:

Most of this movie is entertaining fluff. It’s a story I’ve heard before in other places – just given Adam Sandler’s own touch.

But, the movie took a turn that surprised me – and moved me. It makes an awesome statement about the importance of family, and fathers in particular.

I have never cried at any movie so much as the scene where Sandler’s character says goodbye to his dad. It made the movie for me.


Clip:



Quotes:

• He's always chasing the pot of gold, but when he gets there, at the end of the day, it's just corn flakes.
• Will you still love me in the morning?
  -Forever and ever, babe
• Ben... family... family comes first
• Like I Said, "Good Guys Need A Break". I know you'll do the right thing this time.
  …I love you, son…- I love you. …I'll miss ya... you know that... good-bye.

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Across the Universe

2007

Director: Julie Taymor

Distributor: Columbia Pictures / Revolution Studios

Composer: The Beatles

Key Elements: Concept, Music, Visuals

My Review:

Original, this is a musical in which the story was made to fit the music, not the other way around. Basically a stringing together of Beatles covers music videos, this movie gives amazing music with stunning visuals.

A must for any Beatles fan.

Trailer:



Quotes:

• My god you... you have perfect teeth.
• She came in through the bathroom window.
• Is there any reason you shouldn't serve in the United States Army? - I'm a cross-dressing homosexual pacifist with a spot on my lung. As long as you don't have flat feet...
• Music is the only thing that makes sense anymore... play it loud enough - keeps the demons at bay.

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