Not as Magical at the other film but still good

[puppetmaker]

Peter and I went to see the Prestige yesterday. Our conclusion is that we liked it but we liked the Illusionist better. Acting was solid and it was nice to see Andy Serkis out of make-up and CGI again as well as David Bowie as Tesla which he did a fine job with. Christian Bale and Hugh Jackman were great fun. Peter said it was nice to see Jackman act well in something that didn't need him to wear claws (Peter didn't think much of Van Helsing). Michael Caine is an actor's actor who can do so much with so little to work with. I really can't say much about the script without giving something away except that it is a non-linear film which you do have to watch pretty carefully to keep all the pieces in their proper place. Not a film to be seen if you are feeling sleepy.

Caroline now wants to be a giraffe for Halloween. She also has declared that she wants to be a giraffe when she grows up. According to her Ariel is going to be a ballerina, Gwen is going to become Dora, and I am going to become a Monster. Daddy is remaining Daddy according to her. We asked her why she wanted to be a Giraffe and she told us because they have long necks and can see things way up high. Explaining why she can't be a giraffe is a little stymied right now but I think it is cute.

I think I am getting thick in my old age. I didn't figure out that Torchwood is an anagram of Doctor Who. The first episode I think aired this past weekend. It seems to be reviewed pretty positively. No clue if SciFi is going to pick it up or not.

No, I have not caught up on my e-mail. I have read through the blogs so I am caught up on comments.

I have two Boots costumes done and ready to go. They are both 2T since that seemed to be the size that most of the people who expressed interest wanted.

Next is my Halloween costumes for the family. Ariel and I are going to share a costume. I need it for bowling and she needs it to take her sister out for trick or treat.

I am grateful that I have figured out this week.

Comments

[bayarts.livejournal.com]

I still haven't seen, The Illusionist but really want to. Was The Prestige by the same director? I've not heard of it before.

Did you show Caroline the picture of the giraffe chair beside the pool in the photos I posted this morning? ;-)

[puppetmaker40.livejournal.com]

Two different films that had the misfortune of being done about the same time. The Illusionist got pushed back a bit so it would not being coming out the same time as the prestige.

The Presitge had a bigger budget and a more known cast.

She loved the Giraffe and had to show it to her stuffed Giraffe.

[auryn29a.livejournal.com]

I enjoyed The Illusionist more as well. Though I think it's unfair to compare the two films just because they came out at the same time. I mean...I know nothing about the development of either film. Were they in competition during production or something? Who knows? But overall I felt better after seeing The Illusionist than I did seeing The Prestige, and that counts for a lot. I walked out of The Prestige feeling ill I never want to see it again, but I acknowledge it as a good movie.

As for the giraffe, maybe that level of gene grafting will be available in the future, ala Batman Beyond. I totally want a tail and a pair of wings, myself.

I'm starting to think it was a mistake to join doctorwho. I need to see Torchwood before I'm spoiled. The episode did indeed air this weekend. I'm desperately trying to acquire it.

[puppetmaker40.livejournal.com]

Not to give anything away but the Illusionist had the more statifying ending of the two even though there were sad events in both.

[auryn29a.livejournal.com]

Yes, I agree. I also feel that The Prestige's ending went on a bit too long.

I find myself still wanting to talk about this movie. The images in it are just staying with me, I suppose because I found bits of it horrifying. In fact, one element of the movie is something I've had nightmares about.

[puppetmaker40.livejournal.com]

I put up an entry for dicussion since I want to talk about it too.

[jenny_evergreen]

*slaps forehead* If you're thick, I'm thicker! :P

[puppetmaker40.livejournal.com]

They did it to keep copies of the New Doctor who rushes from being taken by obessed fans since they said Torchwood they didn't know what it really was unless you were in the loop.