I've gotten all these things for her.
Now she just wants to run away.
// Jay... you can't repeat the past.
// Can't repeat the past.
// No!
Did I stutter?
No, you can't repeat the past.
You want to end up on Titantic again and die?
I didn't think so.
This is Movie Night!
Hello and welcome to Movie Night, YouTube's most-viewed movie review show, I'm your host,
Jonathan Paula.
Tonight we'll taking a look at two brand new films currently playing in theaters, the first
of which is Iron Man 3.
Released worldwide in late April of 2013, this $200-million dollar super hero adventure
film from director Shane Black is well on its way to becoming the 16th movie to break
the billion dollar mark.
This picture marks the 4th time Robert Downey Jr. has played the title character: a charming
billionaire playboy mechanic who vows revenge on an evil terrorist mastermind after his
friend is hospitalized in a gruesome bombing attack right outside the front door of this
theater.
In the role that ostensibly resurrected his troubled career, RDJ is as entertaining and
arrogant as ever, narrating early, "You know who I am".
An analogy for the film's biggest flaw; as a standalone film, that quote embodies that
not much is done to establish these characters, or their universe...
but, if you're familiar with earlier installments, this 130-minute action spectacle is a real
treat.
Downey still has nightmare flashes to his actions in "The Avengers", which are incorporated
effectively into the rudimentary plot, that once again sees our hero stripped away of
his suit and powers, forced to MacGuyver one home-brewed solution after another.
A force to be reckoned with, Gwyneth Paltrow truly comes into her own as the sexy and formidable
girlfriend... and her chemistry with Robert is undeniable in their fourth outing together.
Guy Pearce and Ben Kingsley play the bad guys, and both effortlessly slip into their bizarre
and eccentric characters.
Even the minor supporting roles, like Maya Hansen, Jon Favreau, James Badge Dale, Don
Cheadle, or child actor Ty Simpkins do a fine job with the fun and quirky material.
Unfortunately, the talented William Sadler is extremely underutilized and wasted as the
President...
reduced to nothing more than a MacGuffin for the protagonists.
Combining uber-cool glimpses of near-future technology with a wicked smart sense of humor,
this feature takes a bit of time to get going, but the chaotic finale with dozens of disposable
henchmen is completely delightful.
Meaninglessly set around Christmas time, this PG-13 rated picture showcases Iron Man at
his angriest, but also at his most vulnerable, forced to stave off attacks from the Mandarin,
his toughest adversary yet, especially when the unstoppable villain literally walks through
fire, a-la T-1000.
Fans of the source material mayn't be pleased with the inventive and original take on Iron
Man's iconic foe - but casual viewers such as myself will likely enjoy the twists this
film takes.
The patriotic score from Brian Tyler mixes drums, trumpets and strings to create a sense
of importance and urgency to the film's larger set-pieces: all of which are accomplished
with intricately detailed and realistic visual effects.
The Marvel / Disney pairing should be applauded for consistently threading together another
fine picture within Stan Lee's creative comic-book adapted universe, even if it isn't always
believable.
A light-hearted, rewatchable, and enjoyable ride for all fans of the series, "Iron Man
3" has, "Simplified thrills with hectic effects."
Now for some of your reviews from the YouTube comments.
Here's "Iron Man 3" on the rate-o-matic... an EIGHT and an EIGHT.
Fans of the comic didn't appreciate the treatment of the primary villain, but applauded the
acting and visuals, scoring the film a GREAT.
On par with the trilogy's inaugural effort, this was a competently made and entertaining
movie with many laughs... but it ultimately wasn't as strong as it could have been, I'll
give it a GREAT as well.
For tonight's poll question: which Marvel superhero is your favorite?
Leave your response as a comment below.
Next up tonight, my review of "The Great Gatsby".
The newest in a long line of adaptations of the quintessential American novel by F. Scott
Fitzgerald, this $100-million-dollar Baz Luhrmann's production was released nationwide on May
10, 2013 to incredibly mixed reviews, and a modest opening day.
Staying remarkably faithful to the 88-year-old book, this picture is set in the summer of
1922, exploring themes of decadence, hope, friendship, and betrayal creating a lush and
vibrant representation of the roaring 20's in the process.
Impeccably well-cast, the supremely talented Leonardo DiCaprio stars in the lead rule,
exuding everything from confidence to nervousness in the complicated role, an enigmatic creature
who throws the most insane and lavish parties once a week at his Long Island mansion.
Told through via the narration and perspective of Toby Maguire's character - a young bondsman
/ author who finds himself living next door to Gatsby who warns him, "You can't repeat
the past".
As the coy, foolish, and playful love interest, Carey Mulligan is positively stunning in the
period-accurate flapper dresses and gowns: enriching many scenes with only a smile or
a glance, particularly when DiCaprio playfully showers her with clothing, as the two rekindle
their lost love.
Her chemistry with Leo is wonderful, even if their actual relationship is unfortunately
underdeveloped.
Joel Edgerton, Isla Fisher, Jacon Clarke and especially newcomer Elizabeth Debicki are
all great in their supporting roles.
Presented with Luhrmann's trademark colorful style; mixing chroma-key effects, shallow-depth
of field, sweeping establishing shots that seamlessly transition into close-ups, on-screen
text, and an unconventional editing style that mesh into a kind of electric ferocity
that is hard to ignore.
Filmed and screened in 3D - the added dimension looks as great as any 3D movie I've watched...
but it feels unnecessary, adding little to the already impressive visuals.
The lyrical and inventive delivery is supported by an overtly anachronistic, but effectively
appropriate soundtrack featuring music from Jay-Z, Florence And The Machine, Andre 3000,
and an original score by Craig Armstrong.
At 143-minutes, this picture takes nearly a full hour to truly get interesting, and
even when it does, there's rarely any true suspense or conflict until the final few scenes.
Honestly, this is a tightly crafted and fascinating PG-13 film that stays faithful to the iconic
novel...
inherently, the only issues I have are with the story itself, which feels sort of rushed
and unresolved towards the end.
If you enjoy Fitzgerald's novel, lavish period dramas, or any of Lurhmann's other films - you'll
likely feel right at home, and enjoy this picture as I have: even though I probably
won't watch it again soon.
"The Great Gatsby", "Intriguing retelling with captivating style".
Now lets hear some of your thoughts about this movie.
The rate-o-matic for "The Great Gatsby"... a SEVEN and an EIGHT.
Mixed reactions on this one, some thought it was beautiful, while others called it distracting,
the limited number of ratings averaged to a COOL.
This was a fun, interesting, and entertaining version of that classic book I was forced
to read in high school, and despite some flaws, I definitely enjoyed it.
I thought it was GREAT.
Now, let's take a look at what's currently playing in theaters with some of your Tweet
Critiques.
If you see a new movie in theaters, Tweet your review with the #JPMN hashtag to have
it featured on the show.
Next week, to celebrate the one hundredth episode of Movie Night I'll be reviewing and
insulting five of the worst films ever made... because for some reason, I enjoy punishing
myself.
2010's "Birdemic: Shock And Terror", "Disaster Movie"... a parody picture from 2008, "From
Justin To Kelly", the ill-advised American Idol spin-off from 2003, "Manos: The Hands
Of Fate", a poorly made horror picture from 1966, and "Superbabies: Baby Geniuses 2" from
2004.
Normally, I'd advise against watching these films... but I need some friends to suffer
with this week, so try to watch them this week, and share your opinions, either by voting
in the polls below, or by leaving a comment review.
And please subscribe to the Movie Night Archive channel for my exclusive trailer commentaries,
and an organized library of all our past reviews.
Once again, my name is Jonathan Paula - thank you for watching Movie Night, I hope to see
you, right back here for the next weekend!