Haven't watched too many movies lately because I've been slowly getting through 'The Shield' season 7, plus 'Breaking Bad' and 'My Name Is Earl'. All great shows. I did venture out to the cinema yesterday though.

'Sherlock Holmes' (2009) directed by Guy Ritchie

This film is just so-so. It's fairly entertaining and well written but it just seems to lack a spark. It doesn't feel exciting or funny, it just feels pretty flat and monotone throughout and I'm not sure why. There are some decent fight sequences, the story is compelling enough (although pretty predictable) and Holmes is an interesting character. So what was it? I guess it comes down to the characters. Their relationships aren't developed enough so I didn't have any real investment in the film. Plus the whole film is quite dark colourwise, the colour palette is mainly greys. Also, Robert Downey Jr. plays Holmes in a very understated, detached way and so there is this strange flatness to the film - it never quite kicks off like you expect it to. A bit dissatisfying.

Friday night was good. Dad's birthday dinner and then over to Duy's place for Huy and Van's birthdays. It was pretty huge, hundreds of people filling their house and backyard, mountains of barbecue, drinks and lots of fun. This morning I caught up with Adam for breakfast, was good to catch up. Other than that, just been working lots, though I'm off to Sydney on Thursday.

'RocknRolla' (2008) directed by Guy Ritchie

Ritchie delivers the same old schtick. It's alright with some pretty fun scenes and some cool characters but overall the story doesn't feel as slick as this film looks. Pretty clunky overall I reckon, mainly because the motivations and back stories of the characters aren't well developed enough. It's all style over substance.

'Bonnie and Clyde' (1967) directed by Arthur Penn

Pretty engaging film about the famous criminal couple. I didn't expect it to be quite so violent but it worked really well, it has a very energetic pace and the relationships between the central characters are intriguing and add tension to the film.