Avatar, Sherlock Holmes, Moon

Avatar (2009)
This movie probably shows Hollywood at its best: pure "healthy" entertainment! Yes the story is not the most original and the message might sound cheap to some but the movie blends it all together quite well. Interestingly enough I personally do no think about the computer generated images when I think of the movie, everything goes smoothly and it does not cry out "hey look at my beautiful imagery". As viewers we accept what we see as truth and we immerse ourselves in Cameron's world. I did not see the movie in 3d but I heard it's quite an experience. Maybe another time...

Sherlock Holmes (2009)
Ok I like Guy Ritchie, but this movie did not feel at all like one of his movies except maybe for some scenes which are mostly the action ones. The story is passable at best, it could have been written by Sir Arthur C. Doyle on a bad day. The movie does not seem to be able to tie up the scenes together. It's actually a quite boring movie, nothing stands out. It started well though with some stylish fight scenes to show us just how methodical and rational mr. Holmes is! But then it falls short on a somewhat slim plot of a maniac trying to start a new British empire (ok relax buddy!) Even when the movie is finished and we know that there will be a sequel, we don't really care because honestly they should've said everything in one movie and not make us wait for another boring sequel to tie the loose ends! It might interest S.Holmes fans. Now perhaps Holmes is a karate expert and a drug abuser in Doyle's books, but I can't say that I cared much for this new image of mr. Holmes. Maybe if I saw this movie before Avatar it would've seemed better...

Moon (2009)
Quite a surprising sci-fi movie! It's quite simply a mix of 2001 and Solaris that manages to stand out on its own. Nothing too flashy, no action whatsoever: it's all about characters and situations. Interesting plot twists and quite an original script in the end by the writer/director. Interestingly enough, and for no reasons explained in the movie, the moon mining company is Korean! Sarang (사랑 - love) industries... The director is also the son of David Bowie!