Wednesday, September 24, 2008

The Lucky Ones


The fall movie season is starting off well with “The Lucky Ones” directed by Neil Burger and written by Neil Burger and Dirk Wittenborn. It stars and is brilliantly acted by Rachel McAdams, Tim Robbins, and Michael Pena. It’s about three U.S. soldiers who get injured in Iraq and are back home in America on a 30-day leave. They end up on a road trip together and encounter an America that has become foreign to them. Along the way they have to resolve issues in their personal lives. Despite the way I’m describing the movie, it’s actually pretty funny, especially Rachel McAdams’ character. This is a role actresses would kill to play, but these cleverly written characters are seldom written for women to portray. McAdams steps up to the plate and delivers an Academy Award worthy performance. Being a Purdue grad, I especially like this movie continuing the filmic tradition (started by “Breaking Away”) of showing people who go to Indiana University as being stupid jerks. If you like great writing and acting, go watch this film.

Here’s a drawing I did of Rachel McAdams.

5 comments:

Maritze said...

I realy like your line. Very elegant and crisp. The women-drawing are really nice!

Fabian said...

She is gorgeous!! Your illustrations and Rachael also, you did a really amazing job! Your work is realy great, i specially love the Doutzen Kroes illustration... beautiful
Thank you for your comments, ill be around! :) Have a great week!

Achde said...

your style is sure now, When I see your illustrations, I know immediatly it's yours. Bravo!

Howard Shum said...

Thanks, everyone!

Kyri Kyprianou said...

Shes hot dude! I agree with Achdé, your style is very developed. Looking good! And by the way, Spaced was great, but it didn't make a huge impact over here in Britain. Dunno why.