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Veronica Mars (2014)
Bittersweet, but far more sweet than bitter
I was quite upset and disappointed when the series was canceled back in 2004. It was one of my favorite shows, and I fervently believed (and still fervently believe) that it was canceled well before it should have been. When I heard that a movie was being made, I immediately became one of its many Kickstarter backers. Now, the movie is a reality, and I am happy to say that Rob and his cast and crew did not disappoint. The movie embodies everything that made the series as great as it was. Wit, sarcasm and noir story-lines abound, giving this the feel of a Veronica Mars season finale episode (without a cliffhanger). The reason I say that it is bittersweet, is because the movie is a reminder of what should have been, and, while watching the movie, I could not help but feel those pangs of sadness that I felt when the series was canceled. This was ameliorated, however, by the satisfaction I felt with the final product. It is my sincere hope that this could be the genesis of a new age for Veronica Mars resulting in more movies, or even another run of the series.
Oblivion (2013)
Beautiful...but a little drawn out
As has been mentioned in other reviews, the effects are great. This truly is a movie to be enjoyed on the big screen. The storyline was OK, but a tad predictable...especially the ending. My biggest criticism was the length of the film...everything could have been tightened up by the removal of a good many superfluous scenes. Tom Cruise does a decent job as does the rest of the cast. Morgan Freeman really has little more than what amounts to a cameo appearance in the film. If you were expecting him to have a major role in the movie, you will likely be disappointed. Still...go see it...this is a prime example of why we go to the movies!