movies seen in 2008


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Shrek the Third (Shrek 3) (2007,  PG)
Shrek the Third (Shrek 3) 2.5 Stars
i need to stop watching these movies. not really funny and not at all impressed.
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Harold & Kumar Go to White Castle (2004,  R)
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America: Freedom To Fascism (2006,  Unrated)
America: Freedom To Fascism 3.5 Stars
covers important issues, but suffers from poor editing.
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Sicko (2007,  PG-13)
Sicko 4.5 Stars
another reason for me to move to Canada already.
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The Haunted Mansion (2003,  PG)
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Good Luck Chuck (2007,  R)
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Shoot 'Em Up (2007,  R)
Shoot 'Em Up 4.5 Stars
quirky and fun. I will never look at carrots the same way again.
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Grandma's Boy (2006,  R)
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Across the Universe (2007,  PG-13)
Across the Universe 4.5 Stars
terrific historical montage with interesting Beatles covers throughout. Surprisingly well-done.
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Away from Her (2006,  PG-13)
Away from Her 4.0 Stars
good companion to Water For Elephants (book).

I want Julie Christie's hair when I'm older.
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Becoming Jane (2007,  PG)
Becoming Jane 4.0 Stars
heartbreaking, yet fascinating all at once.
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No Reservations (2007,  PG)
No Reservations 2.5 Stars
not a comedy.
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Now, Voyager (1942,  Unrated)
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27 Dresses (2008,  PG-13)
27 Dresses 3.5 Stars
Cute, if predictable. Has some really funny bits and some really cheesy bits. It's sort of a cross between My Best Friend's Wedding and How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days, with elements from both.

Definitely not as good as Knocked Up, but still a great performance by Heigl. Marsden was also good. Judy Greer was also standout. Burns however, as usual, I could do without. Malin Akerman, whom I'd never seen, reminded me a lot of Cameron Diaz.
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Margot at the Wedding (2007,  R)
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Steal This Movie (2000,  R)
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Juno (2007,  PG-13)
Juno 4.5 Stars
Cute and well written dramedy with great performances all around, especially from Page and Garner. I didn't quite feel the chemistry between Page and Cera but it was good enough as is. The setting of the film was spot on.
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The Darjeeling Limited (2007,  R)
The Darjeeling Limited 4.5 Stars
My new favorite Anderson film. Something I say with almost every new film of his it seems. Touching and funny and delightfully odd.
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Martian Child (2007,  PG)
Martian Child 3.5 Stars
K-Pax, only on a smaller scale. heh.

I like John Cusack. In this as in everything else.
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Rendition (2007,  R)
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Calendar Girls (2003,  PG-13)
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Dan in Real Life (2007,  PG-13)
Dan in Real Life 4.0 Stars
predictable but enjoyable.
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No Country for Old Men (2007,  R)
No Country for Old Men 4.5 Stars
life (and death) is a coin toss.

or is it?
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The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford (2007,  R)
The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford 4.5 Stars
great, creepy, and annoying portrayal of cowardice by Casey Affleck. Pitt is stunning as usual.
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August Rush (2007,  PG)
August Rush 3.5 Stars
sweet and savory. with a pinch of pixie dust. starts out slow but has you rooting for a happy ending by the close.
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Michael Clayton (2007,  R)
Michael Clayton 3.5 Stars
well acted but over-hyped. felt like a darker version of a John Grisham novel.
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Beowulf (2007) (2007,  PG-13)
Beowulf (2007) 3.0 Stars
minus one star for weird CGI effects and changing the story.
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Gone Baby Gone (2007,  R)
Gone Baby Gone 4.5 Stars
I definitely prefer Ben Affleck as a director. This was much better than I expected. Loved the thought-provoking ending.
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Funny Girl (1968,  G)
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12 Angry Men (Twelve Angry Men) (1957,  Unrated)
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Charlie Wilson's War (2007,  R)
Charlie Wilson's War 4.0 Stars
This was an excellent 1980's period piece and political commentary on the US involvement in the Soviet/Afghanistan War.

Phillip Seymour Hoffman was particularly good, whereas Hanks and Roberts to me seemed a bit miscast, though well played nonetheless.

Minus one star for the gross objectification of women, intentional or otherwise. It was disturbing to watch, and not at all empowering.

additionally, as i read elsewhere, a better title foor this film is probably Joanne Herring's War.
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The Notebook (2004,  PG-13)
The Notebook 3.5 Stars
minus half star for the unbelievably sappy ass ending. They should have ended it much sooner. otherwise good acting and period settings.

Marsden and McAdams make a cute couple.
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Iron Man (Ironman) (2008,  PG-13)
Iron Man (Ironman) 2.0 Stars
what is the deal with all these womanizing superheroes?? can we possibly glamorize the objectification of women any further?

some cool special effects, but just imagining my nephew looking up to this character left me quite unimpressed.
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Lars and the Real Girl (2007,  PG-13)
Lars and the Real Girl 4.0 Stars
quirky.
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Catch and Release (2007,  PG-13)
Catch and Release 2.0 Stars
felt more like a bad Llifetime tv miniseries than a movie. couldn't wait for it to end.
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National Treasure: Book of Secrets (2007,  PG)
National Treasure: Book of Secrets 3.0 Stars
typical action-packed Indy rip-off fluff from Disney. fun and ridiculous. not quite as good as the first one, but a fitting sequel nonetheless.
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Sydney White (2007,  PG-13)
Sydney White 4.0 Stars
light fluffy cuteness. aww.
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Lions for Lambs (2007,  R)
Lions for Lambs 4.0 Stars
"do you know what you're getting?"

Another thought provoking film from Redford. I'm not much of a Cruise fan, but being a politician suits him.
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There Will Be Blood (2007,  R)
There Will Be Blood 3.0 Stars
dark, dreary, depressing, and about an hour and a half too long. epic indeed. nice acting by Daniel Day-Lewis as expected though.
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Waitress (2007,  PG-13)
Waitress 4.0 Stars
i love this movie for one scene only: the epiphany she has after giving birth.
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The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian (2008,  PG)
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Jumper (2008,  PG-13)
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The Bucket List (2007,  PG-13)
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Fool's Gold (Fools Gold) (2008,  PG-13)
Fool's Gold (Fools Gold) 3.5 Stars
cute and fun though not without faults. I prefer How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days for this pairing, but still, not bad.
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Charlie Bartlett (2007,  R)
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Definitely, Maybe (2008,  PG-13)
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Be Kind Rewind (2008,  PG-13)
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