The Secret Life of Walter Mitty (2013) - Ben Stiller

I am told this hasn't been finished being edited, so I wonder what else could be in store for viewers, when the release date is on Boxing Day over here in the UK. It looked finished to me, it was entertaining, and Ben and Kristen Wiig are perfectly matched as a bit of an odd couple, in a nice way.
The David Bowie references also shined out of the otherwise average film. It was entertaining, but not something I would watch again, even if it was properly edited.

★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Labyrinth (1986) - Jim Henson

The creator of the Muppets directing a film? Who even knew? Not me, that's for sure. I can't believe it took me this long to watch it. From the first scene, I knew this was no Muppets movie. It incited fear and humour, without aiming at too young an age. David Bowie was cheesy, yes, but the cheesiness makes the film what it is. Well, that and the cast of different characters that don't ever seem to stale, no matter how many similarities (in looks) they have to the Muppets. A couple of the songs drag on a bit, but it worked as a tool for Bowie, even garnering him a number 1 spot in the album chart over here in Britain.

★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou (2004) - Wes Anderson

I enjoy this film, particularly the latter sections, but I don't know if I quite "get" the whole point of it. What is Anderson trying to say? Is it about any particular filmmaker? Is it Anderson predicting his own future? Or is it about the genre of documentary in general as a dying art form? Who even knows?
I do like the David Bowie music translated into Portuguese. Seu Jorge makes the soundtrack an important part of the film, and it is very enjoyable to hear these brilliant beautiful songs in a different language.

★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆