The Hurt Locker, Moon

The Hurt Locker



Maybe because I'm not American and I don't consider US soldiers in Iraq as heroes. And that I don't want them there yet the last scene portrayed the opposite. Yes, it has the thrilling suspenseful scenes the online people rave about but I have scene better ones (e.g. the opening scene in California Dreamin' == s.h.i.t.). I was expecting something like Blood Diamond, a movie that cared for the people it was based on. For me, The Hurt Locker was too individualistic, focusing too much on the primary character, whoever he is, who played his part really really good. Then it was very apolitical. They said it was a war film so I thought it would be like the appalling and astounding Platoon but it never went close. All in all, the movie was narcissistic and selfish. But it will be nominated for Oscars Best Picture because it's very timely and because the online crowd likes it.

Moon



So far, I'd say the best movie of 2009 I have seen. Compare: The Island, Sunshine, Memento. Sam Rockwell for Oscars Best Actor, for carrying the movie in his back. Yes, Moon is a one-man movie unless you consider the robot as an actor too. The movie was, err, philosophical. It makes you consider your very notions of reality by placing yourself in the shoes of Sam Bell. You'd really feel for him. Share his sadness that ran deep. Because you only shared your identity and everything you remember was not really yours and that you're only less of a human. If the senses were not enough to describe the walls of your reality, then what should be missing? OK, I won't spoil much. Definitely much much better (and even though I haven't watched it) than New Moon. Hahaha. Boo New Moon.