Wednesday, August 19, 2015

Aloha (2015)


"Sometimes you have to say goodbye before you can say hello."


Directed by Cameron Crowe
Produced by Cameron Crowe, Scott Rudin
Written by Cameron Crowe
Starring: Bradley Cooper, Emma Stone, Rachel McAdams, Bill Murray, John Krasinski, Danny McBride, Alec Baldwin
Music by Jónsi & Alex
Cinematography: Eric Gautier
Edited by Joe Hutshing
Production companies: RatPac, Regency Enterprises, Scott Rudin Productions, Vinyl Films
Distributed by Columbia Pictures
Release date: 29 May 2015 (United States)
Running time: 105 minutes
Country: United States
Budget: $37 million
Box office: $26.3 million



"Aloha" is a romantic comedy-drama film written, produced and directed by Cameron Crowe. It tells the story of a celebrated military contractor who returns to the site of his greatest career triumphs and reconnects with a long-ago love while unexpectedly falling for the hard-charging Air Force watch-dog assigned to him.


Cast
  • Bradley Cooper as Brian Gilcrest
  • Emma Stone as Captain Allison Ng
  • Rachel McAdams as Tracy Woodside
  • Bill Murray as Carson Welch
  • John Krasinski as John "Woody" Woodside
  • Danny McBride as Colonel "Fingers" Lacy
  • Alec Baldwin as General Dixon
  • Bill Camp as Bob Largent
  • Michael Chernus as Roy
  • Jaeden Lieberher as Mitchell
  • Danielle Rose Russell as Gracie
  • Edi Gathegi as Lieutenant Colonel Curtis


Well, O don't know what to say but I suppose I'm more disappointed than satisfied. I decided to watch the film owing to the presence of my favourite actors like Bradley Cooper, Emma Stone, Bill Murray, Alec Baldwin - therefore I might say thanks for acting.

Speaking about advantages, I must also mention good soundtracks, the atmosphere of Hawaii and... that's all positive I can say.


Advantages
  • Bradley Cooper as Brian Gilcrest
  • Emma Stone as Captain Allison Ng
  • Rachel McAdams as Tracy Woodside
  • Bill Murray as Carson Welch
  • Alec Baldwin as General Dixon

Disadvantages
  • The love story
  • The film is pretty boring

"Strangenesses"
  • What's going on?

Clue Moments
  • The crush
  • Meeting with Tracy
  • Meeting with Captain Allison Ng


Soundtracks
  1. Cold War Kids – First 
  2. Attilio Mineo - Welcome to Tomorrow
  3. Beck - Phase
  4. Bob Dylan - Like a Rolling Stone
  5. David Bowie - Young Americans 
  6. Desi Arnaz - I Love Lucy Theme
  7. Elmer Bernstein - March 
  8. Elvis Presley - Blue Christmas
  9. Fleetwood Mac - World Turning
  10. George Kahumoku Jr. - E Ho'i I Ka Pili
  11. George Kahumoku Jr. - Nū 'Oli''
  12. George Martin - Pepperland
  13. Gil Scott-Heron - Whitey on the Moon
  14. Gracie Fields - When I Grow Too Old to Dream
  15. Harpers Bizarre - Witchi Tai To
  16. James - Laid
  17. John Kameaaloha Almeida - Lei Hinahina
  18. Kodaline - Love Like This
  19. Mogwai - Tracy (Kid Loco's Playing with the Young Team Remix)
  20. Neil Halstead - Wittgenstein's Arm
  21. Queen Lili'uokalani - Aloha'Oe
  22. Robi Kahakalau - Te No'o Nei Au
  23. Tears for Fears - Everybody Wants to Rule the World
  24. The Gap Band - Outstanding (Original 12'' Mix)
  25. The Rolling Stones - Factory Girl
  26. The Tallest Man on Earth - A Field of Birds
  27. The Who - I Can See for Miles
  28. Walter Kolomoku - Medley of Old Time Waltzes
  29. Williamson - Cool People Make Me Tired
  30. Andy Iona - Naughty Hula Eyes


Quotations
* * *
Brian Gilcrest: In any of its many forms, I have found that nothing beats fun.
* * *
Allison Ng: And here I am complaining about my sunglasses.
Brian Gilcrest: And here I am complaining about nothing.
* * *
Allison Ng: You sold your soul so many times nobody's buying anymore
* * *
General Dixon: Now teenagers in Equatorial New Guinea can't meet and date because oof you!
* * *
You may see the trailer here.


Plot: 6/10
Entertainment: 4/10
Acting: 5/10
Originality: 5/10
Music and Sound: 6/10

5/10


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