The Illusionist: Period piece, set in Vienna, apparently early 1900s. Beautiful sets, good
photography, excellent in the minor details. The story however is somewhat standard: long
setup and suddenly, there's a trick turn that explains everything. Similar to Sixth Sense
and Crying Game. It's okay. It's better on DVD rental; you won't feel that you paid too
much.
Little Miss Sunshine: If you hated high school, you'll love this movie. A very funny satire
about American life. The family is totally dysfunctional, but, well, they're just like every
family, so how could they be dysfunctional? Dad is a motivational speaker for 9 steps for
success; son is a rebellious moody teenager who won't speak; uncle is a suicidal gay Proust
scholar; grand-dad is hooked on cocaine and porn; little daughter enters beauty contests for
six-year olds. See? Totally normal neighbors. Lots of very funny scenes. Good character
development. You get to know the characters and their lives. And somehow, they all get along
with each other.
Fawlty Towers: (On DVD via Netflix). Watching the series again. Brilliant British comedy
with John Cleese.
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