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Stargate (1994)
One of my favourite films!
In Giza, Egypt, 1928, a strange ancient Egyptian artefact is discovered. Present day (1994) a down and out of luck archaeologist Dr. Daniel Jackson (James Spader) is offered a job with the Airforce; deciphering the hieroglyphs on cover stones that were found on top of the artefact. His task is made difficult by the introduction of Colonel Jack O'Neil (Kurt Russell) whose strict and by the book attitude clashes with Dr Jacksons nerdy personality. Together these two discover the wonder of the artefact named 'Stargate' and where they discover unexpected friendships and find themselves in the process.
The story is one of adventure on the surface but when you look closer; it's actually a story of relationships, of becoming the best possible version of yourself, of fighting to become that person. Every scene has importance to the whole story whether you notice it or not. The start of the film shows us a necklace that is discovered with the 'Stargate'. The relevance of this insignificant object becomes more important as the story develops. The interesting aspect of the film is how relatable the story is; it's set in reality and has the additional references to ancient Egyptian culture and the Pyramids. The story also shows us the fear that is created by the unknown.
"Track down any signs of possible danger; if found any blow up the Stargate"
The importance of the relationship between the characters is shown throughout. The developed respect that grows between Dr Jackson (James Spader) and Jack O'Neil (Kurt Russell) that is intertwine between the friendships that are created between Dr Jackson and Sha'uri (Mili Avital) and Jack O'Neil and Skaara (Alexis Cruz). Both these relationships help them overcome past perceptions and experiences. All the actors are perfect for their roles, with little limitations in their performances, each characters are lovable in their own particular way. French Stewart (Lieutenant Ferretti) is our comic relief throughout the film, especially when the danger is at a peek point, the use of gentle, light, sarcastic humour.
"I don't want to die, it's a shame you're in such a hurry to"
For a Sci-fi film there is limited amounts of use of special effects but when used the effects are appropriate for their scenes; in particular the horizon and wormhole effects from the 'Stargate'. With the addition of the craft of the music that fits to perfection to every scene; where the opening credits are a relatively slow start the music builds suspense and intrigues the audience. The composer for the music makes every scene perfect; whether it is gentle, fast, rough, soft the tempo is perfect throughout the film. The director knows the story and has the foresight to know exactly how to produce the scenes to their imagination; an advantage of being one of the writers as well. Knowing a script so completely; means that you can only create an amazingly true film.
10 Things I Hate About You (1999)
Go Behind Enemy Lines
Meet Kat (Julia Stiles) the meanest outcast girl at school; whom younger sister Bianca (Larissa Oleynik) is the popular girl of the school and wanted by not one boy but two boys (Joseph Gordon-Levitt and Andrew Keegan). Only problem is that Bianca can't date until her sister goes; in comes the mean boy of the school Patrick (Heath Ledger). Trouble is guaranteed.
The film is adapted from William Shakespeare's play 'The Taming of the Shrew' and while the film references quotes from Shakespeare; there is no need to be a fan to enjoy this film. It can make you laugh within minutes of the opening scene with the number of jokes riddled throughout the script; it really is a laugh a minute film. Including the sarcastic motions and attitude it is perfect for a person who has dry humour. With the opening song 'One Week' by the Barenaked Ladies you can predict the film is going to be packed with amazing songs and it is; Joan Jett, The Cardigans, Save Ferris and Letters To Cleo to name but a few.
"Go Behind Enemy Lines"
The story introduces our entire main cast within the first few minutes of the film (all major actors of their time) when Cameron (Joseph Gordon-Levitt) is shown the breakdown of his new school by Michael (David Krumholtz). This is the precise moment when Cameron develops a major crush on Bianca and finds out that she can't date anyone. In comes the plan to get Kat to date Patrick so that Cameron can date Bianca. Scheming, Parties, Decent, Singing and Suspicion that follows in the story are to the expectation of the audience.
With all the cast and the supporting actors (Gabrielle Union, Sarah May Pratt, Larry Miller, Daryl Mitchell, Allison Janney and even David Leisure) holding their own performances to a high quality; it is quite the perfect romantic comedy. The small role that David Leisure has is so memorable, with comedic timing that it is a scene that won't be forgotten easily. The director shows that they know what they're doing; with noticeable scenes conducted in motion and in rotational movement. With the added music to a scene that would be silent or empty is faultless; in even the smallest scene. Though the ending is thoroughly predictable it is satisfying with the only omission that there should have been some more drama between the sisters; particularly towards the ending