A Little Trip to Heaven
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Movie Reviews of A Little Trip to Heaven
Movie Review: It was interesting
Summary: 3 Stars
While I didn't hate this film, I didn't really love it either. It had an interesting plot, although sometimes it seemed hard to follow. I did think that Forrest Whitaker and Julia Stiles did good work in this film, but for some reason the plot never really got off the ground and the final resolution just defied belief and not just because of where Whitaker's character ended up. The wrap up was definately NOT in line with the psychological make up of the husband. He would not have done that. No how. No way. It wasn't in him. And Abe (Whitaker) - Maybe think of something unusual like, oh I don't know, how about calling the police when it involves a police matter. Despite the flaws though, I thought it was pretty well acted and a pretty interesting piece of work. This was not one of the best films I have ever seen, but if you like kind of off-beat, atmospheric movies this might be to your taste. Definately worth a try if you have a hard time picking out a rentalMovie Review: Unique Atmosphere, But Ending Hurts It
Summary: 3 Stars
This was an intriguing, although not satisfying,, movie and one I still felt was worth my few bucks I paid to rent it.
It was filmed in Iceland - one of the few films I've heard of with that locale - but the story in the film takes place somewhere in Midwestern America. I knew that going in, so it made it kind of strange to view, in that respect. However, the story seemed very realistic. In parts, it almost felt like a documentary, it was so real and atmospheric.
However, as much as I enjoyed the movie, and particularly Forest Whitaker with his odd accent, the ending was a big disappointment. The film had so much promise up until then. With a more satisfying ending, I would have bought the DVD and watched it several more times
Some people say this film had the feel of a Coen Brothers movie, and I agree with that. To some, this might also have been a bit slow or boring but I thought it had unique atmosphere to it.
Movie Review: BABY, IT'S COLD OUTSIDE
Summary: 3 Stars
2005. Written and directed by Icelandic director Baltasar Kormákur. Forest Whitaker is convinced that Julia Stiles and her husband try to cheat the insurance company he's working for. Kormákur who directed a few years ago the interesting 101 Reykjavík, is in his element in the morose Minnesota. Not bad.Movie Review: A Mishmash Of Cultures And Accents Don't Help This Neo-Noir's Mishmash Of A Screenplay
Summary: 2 Stars
"A Little Trip To Heaven" has actually been on my "to see" list for a couple of years now. I love noir and this film seemed like something that would be right up my alley. With Forest Whitaker, Julia Stiles, Peter Coyote and the indispensable Jeremy Renner, I expected a heavenly tale of deception and intrigue. But while many of the plot elements were in place to provide an intriguing story, there is an awkwardness to "A Little Trip To Heaven" that derails some of the film's better elements. The initial scenes in which a fatal car accident is staged are crisp and alive--but soon the tension gives way to artifice and unbelievability. I firmly feel that a solidly plotted thriller is somewhere to be found, but it just isn't realized in the final screenplay or in the completed film.
Forest Whitaker plays an insurance investigator sent to evaluate a death claim from the previously mentioned accident. It's out to the country where the lawmen, naturally, are rubes. As any insurance agent is want to do--Whitaker decides to spend an extended amount of time in town, interview and insinuate himself into the lives of all those involved, and solve a little murder or two by traipsing around the desolate landscape as some sort of unquestioned authority. Heck, this is rural America--these country folk don't know any better! Renner, at least, provides appropriate menace as a prime suspect of wrongdoing. But the film steers into seriously unnecessary territory as some sort of romantic bond inexplicably forms between Whitaker and Stiles (who is as unlikable and as culpable as anyone in the film, but the filmmakers want us to view as a sympathetic heroine). It's all very awkward.
Part of the underlying awkwardness of "A Little Trip To Heaven" is that it is clearly set on foreign soil (Iceland to be exact) subbing for rural America. This, in and of itself, might not be a problem--but when you're also loaded up with international actors doing over-the-top American accents, the language in this screenplay tends to become stilted. With stellar talent like Phylidda Law and Anne Reid unconvincing in even bit roles (these great ladies play a school marm and a diner waitress in throw-away scenes), you know you've got a problem. Add Whitaker, doing an accent from who knows where, and the film starts to get pretty messy. Some have indicated that the film is difficult to follow--not so. It's bigger mysteries just tend to push the boundaries of logic and believability. I so wanted this to be a neo-noir treat--but it's a mystifying misfire. Renner is worth that second star, though. KGHarris, 9/10.
Movie Review: boring with no excitement
Summary: 2 Stars
i watched this movie and was scratching my head then wondered when something was going to happen to get my attention...never happened...the movie is boring and kinda dumb...i should have saved my money..
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