The Croods (2013) – 2/5
The Croods (2013) via The Croods (2013). No real depth, but not terrible.
Rocket Science (2007) – 2/5
Rocket Science (2007) via Rocket Science (2007). Apparently I saw this in 2008 but I didn’t recall but a couple things from …
Take Shelter (2011) – 2/5
Take Shelter (2011) via Take Shelter (2011). Well done in a lot of ways, but it felt like it was all ‘story’ and …
127 Hours (2010) – 3/5
127 Hours (2010) via 127 Hours (2010) – IMDb. I wasn’t a big fan of the style of it, but it was very …
Moon (2009) – 3/5
Moon (2009) via Moon (2009). Interesting story and fun to have the answers revealed over time. However, I’ve seen this before – I …
John Carter (2012) – 2.5/5
John Carter (2012) via John Carter (2012). Interesting and good to look at visually. Also, a lot of Christ-type story points. However, it …
Battlefield Earth (2000) – 0/5
Battlefield Earth (2000) via Battlefield Earth (2000) – 0/5. I enjoy “bad” movies, but not like this. Wow, this was soooooo bad. …
World War Z (2013) – 3/5
World War Z (2013) via World War Z (2013). Intense chase scenes… that’s mostly it. I read the book and this is …
This Is 40 (2012) – 4/5
This Is 40 (2012) via This Is 40 (2012). Well written and acted. I hate to say it, but it’s painfully close …
Gravity (2013) – 5/5
Gravity (2013) via Gravity (2013). Space is basically the vehicle for this intense story of isolation, desperation and letting go. Gravity is …
This Is the End (2013) – 3.5/5
This Is the End (2013) via This Is the End (2013). Funny and witty and mostly what you’d expect from this cast. If …
Life of Pi (2012) – 3/5
Life of Pi (2012) via Life of Pi (2012) I felt this movie dragged on a bit. A lot of it was …
The Great Gatsby (2013) – 2/5
The Great Gatsby (2013) via The Great Gatsby (2013). I’m not a huge fan of this story – I read it when …
Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs 2 (2013) – 3.5/5
Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs 2 (2013) via Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs 2 (2013) I really liked this as …
Iron Man 3 2013 – 3/5
Iron Man 3 2013 via Iron Man 3 2013 – IMDb. This installment tries to humanize Tony Stark a bit more – …
Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy (2011) – 3/5
Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy (2011) via Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy (2011) – IMDb. This probably would be better if I weren’t working …
I Am Number Four (2011) – 2/5
I Am Number Four (2011) via I Am Number Four (2011) – IMDb. Meh. Decent action and s/fx but that can’t carry …
There Will Be Blood (2007) – 5/5
There Will Be Blood (2007) via There Will Be Blood (2007) – IMDb. (my original review in 2007) Greatness. Movie making at …
Our Idiot Brother (2011) – 2.5/5
Our Idiot Brother (2011) via Our Idiot Brother (2011) – IMDb. Meh, some funny parts, but overall a bit rushed and cliche. …
The Ides of March (2011) – 2.5/5
The Ides of March (2011) via The Ides of March (2011) – IMDb. Even the purest of hearts can be corrupted in …
Star Trek Into Darkness – 4/5
Star Trek Into Darkness (2013) (imdb) If you haven’t seen it… I’d say this is a good space/future action movie more than …
Oblivion (2013) – 5/5
Oblivion (2013) via Oblivion (2013) – IMDb If you’re thinking about watching this movie… Great sci-fi/action/fx – post-apocalyptic man not content to …
We’re the Millers (2013) – 3/5
We’re the Millers (2013) via We’re the Millers (2013) – IMDb. I’m having a tough time w/ not doing half-stars, but if …
Now You See Me (2013) – 2.5/5
Now You See Me (2013) – IMDB.com UPDATE: Updated to 2.5 – see comments. I liked the feel of this movie – …
2009 Overall Recap
Movies I watched RELEASED in 2009 Movies I rated 5/5 in 2009: Gone with the Wind (1939) Arrested Development (2003) Young Frankenstein …
2009 Netflix Re-Cap
90 movies from Netflix (and 3 ‘watch instant’ below)… Pollock The Boy in the Striped Pajamas 2 Days in Paris Up We …
The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas (2008) – 3/5
The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas (2008). – 3/5 A touching story, but maybe not one that requires 1.5 hours. It’s more …
The Hangover (2009) – 3/5
The Hangover (2009). – 3/5 Funny and a bit original for what it is.
G-Force (2009) – 3/5
G-Force (2009). – 3/5 Cute, but maybe a bit too complex of a story for little kids.
Sherlock Holmes (2009) – 4/5
Sherlock Holmes (2009). – 4/5 Good stuff – I liked that way it went beyond just a mystery, but brought in some …