OBLIVION (2013)

As I mentioned in my very first post on this blog, my DVD collection includes some mainstream movies. I suppose Oblivion qualifies as such although it wasn't a real smash hit at the box office.

The story is about the last drone repair man (Tom Cruise) left on earth after it was destroyed due to an alien invasion. Unfortunately it is not very original. It contains elements of Independence Day (Will Smith), Stanley Kubrick's 2001: A Space Odessey, The Island (Ewan McGregor) and even Disney Pixar's Wall-e.

The special effects, though very good, more resemble a video game. I also thought that it should rather have been called: A Tribute to Tom Cruise. Watch the DVD and you'll see what I mean.

However, in the end I still gave it 3 out of 5 stars as anything with Morgan Freeman in it is good.

Trailer Link:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XmIIgE7eSak

 Tom Cruise and Morgan Freeman

 

SILENT FALL (1994)

This is the latest DVD I watched. Starring are Richard Dreyfuss, Linda Hamilton and John Lithgow. It was also the film debut of Liv Tyler. With a cast like this, one would expect acting of the highest standard and, believe me, you will not be disappointed! Even young Ben Faulkner who plays the roll of nine year old Tim is excellent.

The story is about Tim, who is also autistic, that witnessed the brutal murder of his parents. The services of a psychologist, Jake Rainer, are then obtained to try and get through to the boy in order to find out the identity of the murderer. 

The plot is gripping throughout with some interesting twists and turns and a real sting in the tail towards the end.

Again, if you can find this DVD somewhere, it is highly recommended. I gave it a personal rating of 3 stars out of 5.

Trailer link:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TWjSBPchZjI

    Ben Faulkner

I Am The Stone Boy

WHERE IT ALL STARTED:

THE STONE BOY (1983)

I saw this 1983 movie the first time on DVD about two years ago and was so moved by it that when I had to choose a name for my blog I could think of no better name for it than the title of this particular movie.

I love movies and have quite a collection of DVD's, some mainstream but mostly rarely heard of indies. The aim of this blog is then to, from time to time, share with whoever might be interested, my thoughts on some of these movies.

The plot of The Stone Boy is in short two brothers that go out hunting early one morning. The older brother is then accidentally killed by the younger one. The rest of the story tells how the family, and in particular the younger brother deals with the tragedy and loss. And it was especially the way in which the young boy, as portrayed by Jason Presson, dealt with it all that impressed most. The scene on the bus stayed with me for days after I watched it. But with actors like Robert Duvall, Glenn Close and Wlfred Brimley, the acting all round is outstanding.

This is one of the few DVD's in my collection that I awarded with 5 out of 5 stars. It is therefore highly recommended, if you can get hold of it, that is.

Trailer link:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bsfea2494c4

    Jason Presson                   Bus scene