Friday 30 July 2010
You are now entering the GREEN ZONE..
A good take on a pretty sensitive matter, the search for the supposed WMD's. Matt Damon was great as sgt Miller, he showed the human side to the military but didn't over do it or make it feel too cheesy (like The Kingdom). I like the way Greengrass used shaky cam's to make you feel in the middle of shootouts, it gave a sense of urgency to the scene which was great. The one scene that got me is when Damon's character went to the American HQ and you saw a stark contrast, he had just come from the war torn desert while the Americans were enjoying bears and sitting by the pool. Just further points to the decadence of the Western world... while people are rioting for not having enough water, they have an abundance of water which they decide to swim in!!! but you have to question how much of the film is accurate and how much of it was the writers being creative.
I like how in the end"Freddy" says what everyone else should be thinking. He tells Damon's character it is not up to him what happens in HIS country.
This film may be a bit light on the political side but Greengrass is not stupid and he knows that for a film to have any success, you have to have set pieces in it. Worth a watch- 4 out of 5!
Sunday 25 July 2010
Inception...
What can be said about maybe the most anticipated summer movie but..WOW...
A truly unique idea, security for your dreams. Ultimately a heist movie but instead of stealing something they implant an idea that will be of great benefit to them. Leonardo Di Caprio was sublime, his portrayal of a char actor who was truly obsessed and struggling with guilt of what he had done was something that made you feel empathy for the character. Ellen Page was an interesting choice, who would've expected the girl from Juno would be a good side-kick- not annoying at all! Many of the cast members had worked together on Christopher Nolan's Batman, and the combination worked well as the actors gave a terrific performance. The most surprising was the performance of Ken Watanabe, he played the character as being charming and powerful, you almost wanted him and Leo's character to be best friends! Joseph- Gordon-Lewitt was another surprise, he showed intelligence, action and provided some humour to break up the intensity of the scenes.
The action pieces were all spectacular and the slow motion was done with great effect. The added time element made you feel the intensity and drive of the movie. This is a movie that you should watch twice and believe me you wont regret it, the thing about Nolan is that he doesn't just churn out popcorn movies but intelligent and thought provoking films. And the ending was good as it left you questioning whether or not it was a happy ending, don't want to say anything else or I might accidentally give away the ending.
An instant classic! 5 out of 5
Tuesday 20 July 2010
Transfer confusion....
I knew it ... as soon as the news came out that Diego was staying even more news came out that he was on the next flight back to Germany. I've said this many times before, one of Juve's many flaws last season was the lack of familiarity with each other and the style of play, so it makes no sense that the Bianconeri would spend more time and money getting in new players, they're just going to have the same problem again aren't they? And I thought they were trying to mind their Euros- so how is it that they can afford to buy Ozil from Werder Bremen and Diego Forlan??
And why would they? No offence they are 2 top class players but Forlan is in his 30's and Ozil will cost too much considering his great performance in the World Cup. Also one other thing. Ozil is from the same club as Diego- do they not fear of history repeating itself?
Saturday 17 July 2010
Diego's staying!!!
.. Well, I'll wait till the start of the season because you never know in football, they seem to have a pot of cash lying around that will afford them the opportunity to go on a spending spree like Man City. They have spent God knows how much, in bringing Yaya Toure and David Silva and I don't think the latter will have a good spell in the premier league. For one thing they're too yobish and tackles come flying in and they don't play the Spanish "tick-tack" way, in Spain they love to pass the ball around and let's face it... I don't think he'll be given any time or space on the ball, what I foresee is him getting hacked and he'll probably end up with a lingering injury- because that's how people without skill react to people with skills, their mentality is he wont be able to do those fancy moves if he's been chopped to pieces. I may be the only one but I feel incredibly insulted by the sheer amount of money Man City are spending. Talent doesn't have to have a major price tag it already be in your vicinity, all you have to do is open your eyes to discover the diamond in the rough. Like in the World Cup many of the smaller teams got farther because they know how to develop the talent on a minuscule budget. And also another thing never and I mean NEVER use the World Cup as an opportunity to scout new talent. I'm not saying that you can't use it as an indication, all I'm saying is don't buy a player just because he's had a good World Cup, because they may not be able to replicate this performance week in, week out. I'm talking specifically to Juve who are linked with Diego Forlan and Milan who have been linked to Miroklas Klose- both players who are in their 30's. Juve you already have a great Diego, just put some faith in him afterall you did spend £24.5 m on him, you don't need to spend any more money you already have the talent!
Thursday 15 July 2010
Monday 12 July 2010
A victory for the beautiful game.....
Spain were worthy winners and showed how you can get the results and still play good football erm... Mourinho! After losing their opening game they got better and better and learnt from their mistakes unlike a certain Azzurri. The Dutch were yobish and used every underhanded tactic they could get out and don't get me started on Ajren Robben, he was falling down every two seconds and using every trick to get the Spainish players booked. Howard Webb was too soft on Holland and let them get away with everthything. The blaringly obvious foul was in the first half when De Jong flying kicked Alonso in the chest, that should've been a straight red and he should have been sent off then. If the Dutch had won, it would have been tragic for football. Forza Espana!!!
Sunday 11 July 2010
Italian Football???
What is happening to Italian football? When I first got into it, I remember being so excited by the new faces and the individual and collective skills and being amazed by how solid their defending was. Now the defence is making basic errors and there is no attacking force to speak of. Now I watch Italian football every weekend in Serie A, but on the international scene I don't see the same force...why?? And I answer, Italy is now suffering from the same illness as the England team- many of their top teams are full of foreign players. One only has to look at Inter, the only Italian team to have a positive impact in Europe but it has just 2 Italian players in the whole squad. Now I'm not suggesting that we should only have Italian players.. that would be madness- but the Italian clubs have to invest more in their homegrown talent, not only will it make economic sense but it will also help with the national team just look at Germany, their World Cup has been a revelation, because they understand and respect the value their youth posses. I mean La Nationale was below par this season and the only time they seemed to put up a fight was in the last 15 minutes of their last game when they brought Fabio Quagliarella on, but I'm not too disappointed the Azzurri didn't win the tournament, but they did win it in 06 so it's only fair someone else should get a shot!
Tuesday 6 July 2010
Monday 5 July 2010
A great team.??.
.. What makes a team great? It's simple actually, it's having a group of hardworking individuals who are willing to work for each other and not just for the glory that they may receive. How clubs have now realised ( I hope anyway) that just because they have great individuals doesn't mean they are a great team. Take Rooney for example, he had simply zero affect on the England side because once the opposition realise you're the hot shot player they will just smother you. And in my opinion, he's not that great anyway. His style of football is very yobbish and the only reason that Man U did well was because the team was full of foreigners. Another great player who had his World Cup dream cut short was Lionel Messi. But whereas England failed to impress across the board, Argentina had an amazing attack, they were let down by their lack of defensive know how. Maradona had gone through the tournament on the premise that the best form of defence is attack, this may have worked on the "smaller" teams but it was obvious by the result against Germany.... it was a flawed idea. And they were undone by the organisation, discipline and sheer pace and skill or the Germans. Messi will get another chance but unless English football gets out of this brutish mentality, i'm afraid they wont last much longer. I mean in all seriousness does it make sense to let someone who is valued over £10m to get kicked about like they do in the Premiership, The so called best league in the world. Just because they spend the most doesn't mean their football is any good, just look at the England national team.
Saturday 3 July 2010
Brazil and Argentina.....
..... Are out of the World Cup, now that does feel odd to say. I know in Brazil especially they are going to blame Dunga, but it's not his fault and his record speaks for itself, all he has done is provided more focus and teamwork to the Brazilian style, what people have to remember is....it is a TEAM SPORT. I don't think people in Brazil get that notion and they're all whining about how there are no stars in the team..hello!! what about Kaka, Robinho, Luis Fabiano and Julio Cesar to name a few. I know Kaka' didn't score any goals but he worked for his team, providing ball and fighting for the ball, something a certain arrogant SOB Ronaldo doesn't do for Portugal. For Ronaldo it's all about him and when things don't go his way he pull a strop!!
Anyway enough about his faults, because when I get started it's hard to stop! The demise of Argentina was sad to watch but what does Diego Maradona think was going to happen if all he did was attack?! They had absolutely no defence, the were not pressing German players and giving them too much time on the ball. And the Germans with their cool efficiency, surrounded any player that had the ball, any time Messi had the ball he was surrounded by black shirts. Messi will get another World Cup and in my humble opinion he is still one of the greatest players because he is not a petulant child when things don't go his way like Rooney and Ronaldo. This tournament is full of shocks!
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