Box Office: 2004 (My Favs)

Take a Stephen King novella; add extinguished writer/director David Koepp and top if off with the brilliant Johnny Depp.... You'll have Secret Window, an excellent film from the psychological thriller genre. If you miss the symbolism in this film, you won't enjoy it. Pay close attention to all details. If you get it, you will love it. Let your mind be free while viewing... You'll be completely entertained.

'I Can't Take My Eyes Off of You'... One of those movie songs which perfectly matches the film and I can't get it out of my head! WOW~ how to describe this almost genius of a film?! Raw, incredible, exotic, erotic, and masterful are words which come to the front of my mind. Complexity and simplicity rolled into one make Closer one of the most interesting films I've had the pleasure of viewing. Though not a film for all audiences (graphic language, subject matter, nudity/sexuality), Patrick Marber has written a superb script involving deception, intimacy, infidelity and sacrifice. Clive Owen, Jude Law and Natalie Portman give award winning performances, and even Julia Roberts doesn't fall flat in Closer. A truly spellbinding film....

Revisit your past, alter your past, see what the alterations do to your present- a thrill ride of a movie... Hang on tight & pay attention to detail in this well executed film. Kutcher may not grab you as the lead, but the story is an intriguing guilty pleasure viewing experience. Even with a few flaws this is a brain stimulating movie filled with suspenseful and interesting twists.

Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind is a work of art. Extraordinary script, exceptional character portrayals, impeccable direction, and striking visuals combine to enthrall viewers with the intricacy of the human mind and all of its majestic possibilities. This film is an unparalleled contrivance in movie making.

Shyamalan's movies seem to require an emotional investment on the part of the viewer. I tend to like that in a film. The Village is no exception, and though torn apart by many critics, this atmospheric film is suspenseful, yet touching and ends with a nice twist. Howard, Phoenix, Brody and Hurt are wonderfully cast in their respective roles. Highly recommended for true movie buffs...

Scott Kossar wrote a masterpiece, Brad Anderson brought it to life on film, and Christian Bale executed the lead role perfectly. This film is a must see for lovers of the 'psychological thriller' genre. Throughout this moody and atmospheric journey of insomnia with Trevor Reznik (Bale), you just know there have to be answers at the end. This film has an ending, and oh what an ending it is! If you like twists, you will not want to miss this film.

Visually stunning.... love the Edwardian era costuming... Never having read the books, I must say I truly enjoyed this film. Jim Carrey plays Count Olaf wonderfully. He not only brings a humor to the role, he is so repulsively heinous, that you can't help but cheer for the children to outwit him. An overall great cast and charming movie which ends on a hopeful note, not what one might expect from a film of this nature. This essence of this film is in the art- costuming, lighting, FX and the sets.

The continuity from the first film to this one is amazing. This film is pure entertainment and Jovovich once again is perfect. The addition of Valentine (Guillory) added well to this suspense/thriller. Once more, I wouldn't call this a horror film. It fails as horror, but as Sci-fi, suspense, action, or thriller, it does entertain. The plot is still in place and this one leaves you waiting for the next.....

A fun and entertaining film... Filled with adventure and great camera shots of Washington DC and Philadelphia, National Treasure doesn't take itself too seriously and neither should anyone watching. Just bring your popcorn and Pepsi and enjoy...

Surprisingly entertaining.... Not being a comic book reader, I didn't know what to expect from Hellboy. I was moderately surprised to find myself enjoying this film immensely. Ron Pearlman, along with the script writer, brings Hellboy to life with a 'down to earth' attitude which makes him so very likable. You can't help but cheer for Hellboy to save the day. Though the storyline wouldn't win any Oscars, it was plausible enough for this type of genre and the film moved at a good pace. The graphics and audio of this film rock and leave me anticipating Hellboy 2 even more. A fun and entertaining superhero movie....

A slightly above average film which looks at the 1994 genocide in Rwanda through the life of Paul Rusesabagina. Don Chedle gives a masterful performance as Rusesabagina but the rest of the cast is only average. For me, the film focused more on Rusesabagina and his family than the actual genocide which was occurring around them and therefore lacked the power necessary to make the atrocities real. Maybe a bit to 'Hollywoodized'.....