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[livejournal.com profile] ohfreckle, [livejournal.com profile] bluna81, [livejournal.com profile] sibelle_art and [livejournal.com profile] domelom - thank you! *hugs all around*
That was an interesting weekend, though I feel like I need a week of vacation now. Not used to that amount of fresh air. Kidding. :P Thanks [livejournal.com profile] wickedground, for accompanying me! And sorry for snatching away that cheese bread, but you know, it was for your own good. *g*
Now, a word or three about those two thrillers each based on a novel. *g* (Mostly spoiler free, me thinks, but enter at your own risk.)


Note: I went into both of them not having read the novels they're based on, and with just the plot lines imdb offered. Hadn't even seen the trailers. ;)

The Ghost Writer. In short, I really enjoyed it (despite having seats that made it look like the aspect ratio was off and the seats being so narrow that the woman next to me kept grabbing my knee... at least I think it wasn't on purpose). It was gripping, funny and entertaining, and that without one single explosion, ha! Is it a spoiler when I say that Ewan gets naked? :P The ending was a surprise, though the big revelation exactly wasn't - I called it halfway through. Then again, I have paranoid tendencies, so it probably doesn't have anything to do with my brilliant mind. *g* I'd definitely recommend seeing it, some great acting and it had the right length - not too short and not too long.

Which can't exactly be said for Shutter Island. Now, I'd say it's a good movie and Leonardo DiCaprio was brilliant, I think, but several times it seemed to drag. The ending was half a surprise, but interesting to watch how it all unraveled. It totally made up for the few moments when I wanted to check for the time. *g* The imagery is really disturbing in parts, and with that ending, while it fit and made sense, I left the theatre somewhat depressed.
Btw, save for two moments that made you jump, the movie wasn't scary at all. ;D


Some random pics for the colour. ;D Rachel Weisz, Christian Bale, Neil Patrick Harris, George Clooney (and Vera Farmiga and Anna Kendrick), Leonardo DiCaprio, Maggie Gyllenhaal, Colin Firth, Christoph Waltz, Ewan McGregor, Olivia Williams, Pierce Brosnan, Kerr Smith and Gerard Butler scans by Lorna. :D




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Date: 2010-02-14 06:32 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] suzyx.livejournal.com
*avoids spoilers*
Although I was already spoiled about Shutter Island. :(

Love the spam. :D

Date: 2010-02-14 06:34 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] mata090680.livejournal.com
Aww, damn! Hopefully not too much about the ending!

*curtsies* ;D

Date: 2010-02-14 06:50 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] pokecharm.livejournal.com
I expected Shutter Island to be super scary...Ghost Writer didn't look that compelling, but maybe I'll go ahead and see it...

yay weekend! thanks for sharing some fab pics :)

Date: 2010-02-14 06:52 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] mata090680.livejournal.com
After all the comments I thought so too, but... nope. lol Ghost Writer I really enjoyed - great soundtrack. :D

Too bad it's almost over. ;D

Date: 2010-02-14 06:57 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] domelom.livejournal.com
Doesn't Ewan get naked in almost every movie? *g*

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Date: 2010-02-14 07:01 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] paceyringwald.livejournal.com
Oh Clooney! He makes me weak despite his age. :)))

Date: 2010-02-14 07:02 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] mata090680.livejournal.com
Oh yes, I know what you mean. *g*

Date: 2010-02-14 07:03 pm (UTC)
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From: [personal profile] kerrsmith2306
Awwwwwwwwwwwwwww. Neil Patrick and Kerr in one post. You just made me a very happy man.

Shutter Island not scary? The trailer sure made it look that way. I guess that's one of those movies I gladly want to be spoilered about and never watch. Go see Valentines Day if you haven't.

Date: 2010-02-19 05:54 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] mata090680.livejournal.com
Happy to hear that ;D

Not one bit. *g* I think I'll wait for the DVD on that one, though. ;D

Date: 2010-02-14 07:11 pm (UTC)
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From: [identity profile] silkmoth101.livejournal.com
Ohhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh.... Pierce, George and Ewan........ *thuds*

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Date: 2010-02-14 07:26 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] titheniel.livejournal.com
Thank you for the picspam -- and for the review. I dont know if I want to go see shutter Island yet. I'll keep you updated on that. Part of me doesn't really want to go for the simple reason that I don't go to the movies to be depressed LMFAO. But thanks for the reviews! ♥

Happy V day! :D

Date: 2010-02-19 05:58 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] mata090680.livejournal.com
Anytime, sweetie ;D
lmao, same here, actually! But still, it was good. :D

Date: 2010-02-14 07:30 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] wickedground.livejournal.com
Christoph and Ewan, nom nom nom <3

And I agree with the reviews :D

(btw ich hab mal nachgeschaut, und im Buch gabs ja ne Explosion, der Typ war nämlich kein Sniper, und hat ihn erschossen, sondern hat sich vor ihm in die Luft gesprengt xD)
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Date: 2010-02-19 06:00 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] mata090680.livejournal.com
For you *g*

*high five*

(Und die haben sie uns vorenthalten? Och nöööö!)

Date: 2010-02-14 07:36 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] kristypadalecki.livejournal.com
Lovely picspam! I thought Shutter Island looked good in the previews, but maybe I'll wait for the DVD.

Date: 2010-02-19 06:01 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] mata090680.livejournal.com
*curtsies* ;D
Yeah, watching it on DVD won't take away from it, I think. ;D

Date: 2010-02-14 08:24 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] tabithas-cat.livejournal.com
Thanks for the reviews & some lovely pics!

Date: 2010-02-19 06:01 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] mata090680.livejournal.com
*smooches* ;D

Date: 2010-02-14 08:26 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] eumelkeks.livejournal.com
So...do you think it's good I didn't come along for Shutter Island?

Date: 2010-02-19 06:02 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] mata090680.livejournal.com
I totally missed you there! It really wasn't scary, just partly disturbing and sad, but not scary. ;D

Date: 2010-02-14 08:42 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] roxy42.livejournal.com
Christoph! Thank you for sharing! :)

Date: 2010-02-19 06:02 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] mata090680.livejournal.com
Anytime, hon ;D

Date: 2010-02-14 09:24 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] alles-aus-liebe.livejournal.com
Weeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee LEO!!!!!!!!!!!!! *_______________________*
*drools*

Thanks for posting! *hugs*

Date: 2010-02-19 06:02 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] mata090680.livejournal.com
*dabs your chin* ;D
Anytime, hon! *cuddles*

Date: 2010-02-14 10:35 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] ireth-e.livejournal.com
Sounds like a busy weekend, fresh air and all :)

Nice picspam, thank you!

Date: 2010-02-19 06:02 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] mata090680.livejournal.com
*giggle* Oh yes - now I need a quiet one. ;D

*curtsies* ;D

Date: 2010-02-14 11:16 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] caelly.livejournal.com
Ohhh I didn't even realize Ewan had a new movie out. Awesome. ROFL @ the woman grabbing your knee. LOL

Date: 2010-02-19 06:03 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] mata090680.livejournal.com
Yeah, there wasn't much of a buzz. *g*
I was flattered! lol

Date: 2010-02-15 01:15 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] kohaku1977.livejournal.com
I'm really really looking forward to seeing Ghost Writer, so thank you for the mini review! And no, Ewan getting naked is no spoiler. :P

Thank you for the pics again! <3

Date: 2010-02-19 06:03 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] mata090680.livejournal.com
*giggle* Thought so! *g*

Anytime ;D

Date: 2010-02-15 11:34 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] spg-spn-girls.livejournal.com
OMG the rachel ones are so awesome! Can you post anything of Emilie de Ravin? :)

Date: 2010-02-19 06:03 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] mata090680.livejournal.com
I will keep her in mind ;D

Date: 2010-02-15 12:05 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] http://users.livejournal.com/_wanderland/
Thanks for all the Leo ones *swoons*

Date: 2010-02-19 06:04 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] mata090680.livejournal.com
*fans you* My pleasure ;D

Date: 2010-02-15 01:12 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] iris-steensma.livejournal.com
Leo is the best!! I love him haha ♥

Date: 2010-02-19 06:04 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] mata090680.livejournal.com
He's quite a great actor *g*

Date: 2010-02-15 03:30 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] rageandpride.livejournal.com
Anna, George and Leo <3
Thank you mata!!!

Date: 2010-02-19 06:04 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] mata090680.livejournal.com
You're welcome! ;D

Date: 2010-02-15 03:33 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] scully-d.livejournal.com
I love Rachel and Up in the Air cast pics <333 thank yoooou :D

Date: 2010-02-19 06:05 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] mata090680.livejournal.com
My pleasure ;D

Date: 2010-02-15 05:18 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] hai-di.livejournal.com
Ghostwriter würde mich durchaus auch reizen - very yummy Ewan pics! Glaub Shutter Island ist nix für mich...

Date: 2010-02-19 06:06 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] mata090680.livejournal.com
Kann ihn, wie gesagt, empfehlen. *g*
War sehr aufwühlend an manchen Stellen, leider auch etwas langatmig an anderen. ;D

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Date: 2010-02-15 05:41 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] anaithis.livejournal.com
Danke für die Kritiken, die beiden Filme reizen mich auch.. Shutter Island noch etwas mehr.. trotz "nekkid Ewan".. ;D

Und Colin!! Yay!

Date: 2010-02-19 06:07 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] mata090680.livejournal.com
Aber er hat einen schönen Hintern! *g*

;D

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Date: 2010-02-15 06:06 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] force-oblique.livejournal.com
Oh thanks for the pics!!
GAWD I so wanna watch Shutter Island!!!
The trailer seemed amazing! <333

Date: 2010-02-19 06:07 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] mata090680.livejournal.com
Anytime, hon ;D
It's quite good, though also okay on DVD. lol

Date: 2010-02-16 05:02 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] mademoisellenon.livejournal.com
I really want to see Shutter Island. Will keep your review in mind ;)
The preview makes it seem like there'd be more than two "jump out of your seat" moments, but guess not :P

Date: 2010-02-19 06:09 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] mata090680.livejournal.com
Curious what you will think of it. ;D
Nope, I think both of them were in the trailer. LOL
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