Fast Food Nation (2006) – 1.5/5
Fast Food Nation (2006) They should have stuck to the book or not used that name or something. So much story left …
Fred Claus (2007) – 2.5/5
Fred Claus (2007) Vince Vaughn was his usual self, but it felt a little worn/forced/played out. Kevin Spacey didn’t do himself any …
It’s a Very Merry Muppet Christmas Movie (2002) (TV) – 0/5
It’s a Very Merry Muppet Christmas Movie (2002) (TV) Just bad all around: commercial, story, hidden adult humor, Whoopi Goldberg, etc.
Children of Men (2006) – 4.5/5
Children of Men (2006): “No children. No future. No hope.” Great movie, great directing – the amazingly long shots w/ so much …
The Darjeeling Limited (2007) – 3/5
The Darjeeling Limited (2007) Wes Anderson’s power grows. I love the tone/feel of his movies – he’s so consistent in that despite …
Hot Fuzz (2007) – 4/5
Hot Fuzz (2007) Nicely original and a great new take on spoofing other movies – kinda like “Scream” did for the ’90s. …
Surf’s Up (2007) – 3/5
Surf’s Up (2007) Great animation and camera angles. The animal physics were cool too. The story was a bit thin to me …
Chalk (2006/I) – 4/5
Chalk (2006/I) It gets an extra half or full point b/c it’s independent. A (sometimes) funny look at teachers’ lives in and …
Blood Diamond (2006) – 3.5/5
Blood Diamond (2006) Very intense and powerful film. They held back and it’s still hard to watch. This is the way to …
Meet the Robinsons (2007) – 5/5
Meet the Robinsons (2007) Maybe it was my state of mind when I saw this or maybe somehow seeing bits and pieces …
The Right Stuff (1983) – 3.5/5
The Right Stuff (1983) It might be a little dated and over acted, but it’s good. The first time I saw it, …
Shark Bait/The Reef (2006) – 1/5
Shark Bait (2006) I’m not sure why the movie we rented was called “The Reef” but it’s listed other places as “Shark …
A Scanner Darkly (2006) – 3/5
A Scanner Darkly (2006) IMO the rotoscoping was distraction. I think it was done VERY well and actually fit the story, but …
Abre los ojos (1997) – 4/5
Abre los ojos (1997) Very original and interesting. I loved the build up and mystery of ‘what in the world is going …
The TV Set (2006) – 4/5
The TV Set (2006): “A place where dreams are canceled” A humorous and honest/cynical look at the production of a TV show …
Barton Fink (1991) – 4/5
Barton Fink (1991) Interesting and weird at times. As w/ most Coen Brothers’ movies, great acting, directing, cinematography, timing, dialog, etc. Such …
Fargo (1996) – 4/5
Fargo (1996) Another Coen Brothers’ – so great. The way everyone deals w/ the extreme and every-day events w/in the same conversation …
Munich (2005) – 4/5
Munich (2005) A seemingly controversial fictional tale inspired by real events. It’s a sad story on the large and small scale from …
Delicatessen (1991) – 4/5
Delicatessen (1991) Great acting and directing. Somewhat of a light Terry Gilliam. The characters are great and developed so well w/ so …
The Heartbreak Kid (2007) – 2.5/5
The Heartbreak Kid (2007) I found this funny but part of that cd be b/c of very low expectations. Ben Stiller plays …
Once Upon a Time in America (1984) – 4/5
Once Upon a Time in America (1984) Leone is a master and even I can see it. Great acting and editing too. …
Pi (1998) – 4/5
Pi (1998) I gave this an extra half point b/c it was independent. I didn’t so much care for the film development …
Beautiful Girls (1996) – 3/5
Beautiful Girls (1996) This movie was decently made, but just not that interesting. Matt Dillon’s story-line was a bit weak – they …
Far from Heaven (2002) – 2.5/5
Far from Heaven (2002) Not good. I’m not sure if the cliche ’50s style acting was overboard on purpose or to make …
Cahill U.S. Marshal (1973) – 3.5/5
Cahill U.S. Marshal (1973) This was a good movie, but not maybe a typical western. John Wayne was really good, but not …
North Country (2005) – 3/5
North Country (2005) This movie was really strong until the last 10-15 mins. The acting and appearance in general was a bit …
21 Grams (2003) – 4/5
21 Grams (2003) Very good movie. Great directing, incredible acting, great camera work, awesome story, well done complex editing. It has almost …
Cold Mountain (2003) – 3/5
Cold Mountain (2003) Well made and lots of good imagery and scenery. I watched some of the commentary and I think that …
Ordet (1955) – 4.5/5
Ordet (1955) Masterful. I loved the camerawork (I believe the style is called kameraspiel) was great. The tone and style all around …
Babel (2006) – 3.5/5
Babel (2006) At first I thought this movie was going to really blow me away. The style and direction is so great. …