First, I can offically announce that the long awaited Spiderman Vs. Batman post will be posted next Friday, so look forward to that, but first, here's a review of a film I've just seen.
It stars Steve Carrell and Kiera Knightley in a world about to end as a meteor makes it's way to Earth. Dodge (Carrell) and Penny (Knightley) who live in the same building join forces to travel across the country so they can be in the right place so they can enjoy their final moments.
The first thing that attracted me to this film is the very odd pairing of Carrell and Knightley, a middle-aged American comic actor and a young British actress isn't something you see everyday and you think the two won't click, but the fact that you see the two very different actors together on the same screen works because you don't expect it and they do work well together.
The story is an interesting one, apocalypse stories in films are usually big budget blockbusters, but this is an independent film with the lead actors being the only draw for audiences. It also questions the audience as well, what would you do if you knew the end of the world was coming? You do see varying responses, kids drinking alcohol, assassinations and orgies! What more do you want in a film?
Another thing I like about this film is the ending, stop reading now if you don't want to know!
A film like this could only end two ways, either the world ends and you're sad or the world doesn't end and you feel cheated. The film ends with Dodge and Penny, realising they are meant for each other lying on the bed learning about one another as the world slowly crumbles, it's a sad yet beautiful ending, I couldn't think of a better way to end a film like this.
In a time when superheroes are dominating the box office, give this film a chance, it's a feel-good film with great actors and a captivating storyline. But be prepared for the ultimate battle of Marvel Vs. DC, Spiders Vs. Bats, Garfield Vs. Bale, I can go on. Amazing Spiderman Vs. The Dark Knight Rises, next Friday!!
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