Persepolis
Proves 2-D animation still can be a powerful medium. Satrapi’s story is deeply moving and universal. Makes me want to read the…
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The Spiderwick Chronicles
Another kid’s book turned into a movie. I never read the book. All flashy CGI, no substance. Even Nick Nolte was uninteresting.
WALL·E
I AM LEGEND for the under 5 crowd. Brilliant animation and laugh out loud comedy. Best movie I’ve seen since Iron Man.
Wanted
Lots of action, kind of boring. Basically The Matrix with a little Fight Club sprinkled in. Hardly follows the comic series.
Funny Games
Almost shot for shot remake of Haneke’s own 1997 original. Naomi Watts gives her gutsiest performance yet. I always loved that ending.
The Ruins
Loved the book by Scott Smith and this was a fairly faithful adaptation minus some of the creepier aspects. Solid cast, film…