Category: MOVIE REVIEWS

Valkyrie

Valkyrie

Surprisingly tense movie even though you know how it will end. The dvd has a great documentary about the real events worth checking out.

Brüno

Brüno

Really funny even though it seemed much more scripted than Borat. My favorite bit was the overly-eager stage mothers pimping out their kids.

G.I. Joe : Resolute

G.I. Joe : Resolute

This wasn’t anything like the cartoon I remember from the 80s and that’s a good thing. Writer Warren Ellis has made the Joes cool again.

Observe And Report

Observe And Report

Dark, dark comedy. You must give Seth Rogen a lot of credit for making you sympathize with a completely unlikable character.

I Love You, Man

I Love You, Man

Decent comedy with some laugh out loud jokes. Some really funny actors and actresses show up in supporting roles.

The International

The International

Not as good as I was hoping it would be. I really like all of Tom Tykwer’s other films, but this one just felt kind of flat.

Splinter

Splinter

A surprisingly good little independent horror film. I really enjoyed the filmmaker’s use of mostly practical effects over tons of bad cgi.

Knowing

Knowing

I was wondering why I was wasting time watching this movie until it took a very interesting and unexpected turn in the the last 30 minutes.

Adventureland

Adventureland

About 20 minutes too long and not as funny as I was expecting it to be from the trailer. That said, I still liked this movie quite a bit.

Surveillance

Surveillance

Three stories intersect during a horrific highway crash.  Even though I figured it out pretty early this was still a good little thriller.

Killshot

Killshot

A confusing and ultimately boring adaptation of the Elmore Leonard novel. A solid cast, including Mickey Rourke, couldn’t save this movie.

Miracle

Miracle

Was there any doubt I wouldn’t love this film? If Mike Eruzione’s exhausted declaration doesn’t move you there’s something wrong with you.

Drag Me To Hell

Drag Me To Hell

Hail to the king baby! Sam Raimi returns to his horror roots for a rollicking fun time at the movies. The sound design was really terrific.