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Movies I watched in 2009

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1
Lakeview Terrace (2008,  PG-13)
Lakeview Terrace
I don't like a nosy (and depressed) neighbor
2
The Accidental Husband (2009,  PG-13)
The Accidental Husband
An accidental comedy!
3
Balls Out: The Gary Houseman Story (2008,  R)
Balls Out: The Gary Houseman Story
Oh well, it has its 'what the...' moments
4
Vicky Cristina Barcelona (2008,  PG-13)
Vicky Cristina Barcelona
A Woody Allen ?love? story
5
El Cantante (2007,  R)
El Cantante
Biopic and salsa!
6
Los Cronocrímenes (Timecrimes) (2007,  R)
Los Cronocrímenes (Timecrimes)
Surprisingly good
7
1968 Tunnel Rats (2009,  Unrated)
1968 Tunnel Rats
Dull action and suspense
8
Garden Party (2008,  Unrated)
Garden Party
A few intertwined stories summed up as one
9
Appaloosa (2008,  R)
Appaloosa
A dull western
10
Igor (2008,  PG)
Igor
The whole thing is fresh but it lacks the emotional touch
11
Saw V (2008,  R)
Saw V
Serves more of a continuation and reveals some background info on Jigsaw
12
Zack and Miri Make a Porno (2008,  R)
Zack and Miri Make a Porno
It's not a porno. It is about what makes a porno
13
Slumdog Millionaire (2008,  R)
Slumdog Millionaire
The story thrills you to the end. Great editing!
14
How to Lose Friends & Alienate People (2008,  R)
How to Lose Friends & Alienate People
Its entertaining British humor
15
Suwîto rein: Shinigami no seido (Accuracy of Death)(Sweet Rain) (2008,  Unrated)
Suwîto rein: Shinigami no seido (Accuracy of Death)(Sweet Rain)
Original
16
RocknRolla (2008,  R)
RocknRolla
If your into Guy Ritchie film
17
Lust, Caution (Se jie) (2007,  R)
Lust, Caution (Se jie)
Great acting and strong cast
18
Crimson Tide (1995,  R)
Crimson Tide
Suspenseful
19
The Kingdom (2007,  R)
The Kingdom
Great thrill and suspense
20
Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa (2008,  PG)
Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa
A good cheer and love the penguins
21
Conspiracy (2001,  R)
Conspiracy
Shed more light on how the Nazis reached their 'final solution'
22
Day of the Dead (2008,  R)
Day of the Dead
Lame zombies and cheap thrills
23
Conspiracy (2008,  R)
Conspiracy
Substandard action and draggy
24
The Fifth Commandment (2008,  Unrated)
The Fifth Commandment
Trying to be cool and lost the touch
25
W. (2008,  PG-13)
W.
A biopic about one of the worst US president of recent (or all) time
26
While She Was Out (2008,  R)
While She Was Out
Quite brutal
27
Qian bu gou yong, (Money No Enough) (1998,  Unrated)
Qian bu gou yong, (Money No Enough)
Money is never enough
28
Shoot On Sight (2007,  R)
Shoot On Sight
War on terror from a different prespective
29
The Express (2008,  PG)
30
Outlander (2009,  R)
31
The Boy in the Striped Pajamas (The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas) (2008,  PG-13)
32
Inkheart (2009,  PG)
33
Choke (2008,  R)
34
Angus, Thongs and Perfect Snogging (2008,  PG-13)
35
Bride Wars (2009,  PG)
36
Good Dick (2008,  R)
37
Swing Vote (2008,  PG-13)
38
Pride and Glory (2008,  R)
39
Body of Lies (2008,  R)
40
Killer Movie (2008,  R)
41
Brideshead Revisited (2008,  PG-13)
Brideshead Revisited
What a drag...
42
The Secret Life of Bees (2008,  PG-13)
The Secret Life of Bees
Strong casts and wonderful story
43
Changeling (2008,  R)
Changeling
I find that the pacing is a bit off
44
City of Ember (2008,  PG)
City of Ember
It has soo much to tell but so little time to tell it. Editing seems to be done in a rush
45
Miracle at St. Anna (2008,  R)
46
Sex Drive (2008,  R)
Sex Drive
A late teen who's still a virgin bla bla bla...
47
Chi Bi: Xia - Jue zhan tian xia (Red Cliff II) (2009,  Unrated)
Chi Bi: Xia - Jue zhan tian xia (Red Cliff II)
Best epic action film from Asian cinema thus far.
48
The Tale of Despereaux (2008,  G)
The Tale of Despereaux
A mouse and a rat and their adventures. I don't feel the emotional attachment
49
Flash of Genius (2008,  PG-13)
Flash of Genius
A man's fight to claim the rights to royalty
50
Rachel Getting Married (2008,  R)
Rachel Getting Married
The amateurish-style filming gives this movie the right feel for the right moment
51
Star Wars: The Clone Wars (2008,  PG)
Star Wars: The Clone Wars
Fast paced Star Wars animation. It's fun
52
Dead Like Me: Life After Death (2009,  R)
Dead Like Me: Life After Death
Fun enough to support a revival of the series
53
Religulous (2008,  R)
Religulous
Ever wonder that religion is ridiculous?
54
Role Models (2008,  R)
Role Models
Nothing terribly good/bad here...
55
Seven Pounds (2008,  PG-13)
Seven Pounds
Do keep your mind out for what seven pounds really is
56
Australia (2008,  PG-13)
Australia
Missing to WOW factor...
57
What Just Happened? (2008,  R)
What Just Happened?
YAWN...
58
Thick as Thieves (The Code) (2009,  Unrated)
Thick as Thieves (The Code)
A heist movie
59
Quarantine (2008,  R)
Quarantine
One creative way of filming with one heck of a situation
60
The Escapist (2008,  Unrated)
The Escapist
Prison break without the suspense
61
Watchmen (2009,  R)
Watchmen
The most philosophically packed superhero film I ever watched
62
Punisher: War Zone (2008,  R)
Punisher: War Zone
If you are in for the action then it will be...ok
63
The Midnight Meat Train (2008,  R)
The Midnight Meat Train
Gross, gore...yuck!
64
Bolt (2008,  PG)
Bolt
I can't get enough of that hamster...
65
Beverly Hills Chihuahua (2008,  PG)
Beverly Hills Chihuahua
Animals that can talk...we have seen a few now haven't we?
66
Incendiary (2009,  R)
Incendiary
It started out OK but as the movie goes by, the thrill started to drop
67
Quantum of Solace (2008,  PG-13)
Quantum of Solace
If you are OK with a more action-oriented Bond
68
Frozen River (2008,  R)
Frozen River
The poster is appetizingly good
69
Marley & Me (2008,  PG)
Marley & Me
Dog lovers or not, you will enjoy and feel the emotion that comes with this movie.
70
Stranger Than Fiction (2006,  PG-13)
Stranger Than Fiction
I have a good time enjoying the narration about the main character in the film. It is stranger than fiction.
71
Knowing (2009,  PG-13)
Knowing
It's a bit draggy but when disaster scene strikes, you will be WOW-ed!
72
Gran Torino (2009,  R)
Gran Torino
The racist remarks are what make this film truly enjoyable...I am not racist though
73
Twilight (2008,  PG-13)
Twilight
It's too long for my liking but hey we don't get much supernatural love stories around the market.
74
Fugitive Pieces (2008,  R)
75
Fast and Furious (2009,  PG-13)
Fast and Furious
This installment is more about action than cars.
76
Bedtime Stories (2008,  PG)
Bedtime Stories
I find the editing is not well done. Also, Adam Sandler...PG?
77
Doubt (2008,  PG-13)
Doubt
One of the best argument scene I've ever experienced. Phillip Seymour Hoffman and Meryl Streep are phenomenal
78
Der Rote Baron (The Red Baron) (2008,  Unrated)
Der Rote Baron (The Red Baron)
It fails to capture that crucial moment whereby the audience connects with the story.
79
Milk (2008,  R)
Milk
Makes Brokeback Mountain looks like a loser when it comes to gay movie. Sean Penn deserves the Oscar!
80
Nights in Rodanthe (2008,  PG-13)
Nights in Rodanthe
Nicholas Sparks' adaptation.
81
The Butterfly Effect 3: Revelations (2009,  R)
The Butterfly Effect 3: Revelations
The original Butterfly Effect is great but the [loose] sequels lack the element of chill
82
Splinter (2008,  R)
Splinter
B-grade monster movie. Finally one that keeps me glued to the screen.
83
Transformers (2007,  PG-13)
Transformers
Nice action but Michael Bay is running out of tricks...
84
Killshot (2008,  R)
Killshot
Tries too hard to set itself up to be cool and failed badly
85
Taking Chance (2009,  Unrated)
Taking Chance
A HBO film. Draws you right into the film and lets you feel the moment.
86
Southland Tales (2007,  R)
Southland Tales
Big stars with weird storyline. It's a big letdown
87
The Wrestler (2008,  R)
The Wrestler
Gives you an insight into professional wresting (WWE style)
88
Shuttle (2008,  R)
Shuttle
The ending...what's the word? Cruel?
89
San suk si gin (The Shinjuku Incident) (2009,  Unrated)
San suk si gin (The Shinjuku Incident)
Jackie Chan's first drama and story driven film.
90
Frost/Nixon (2008,  R)
Frost/Nixon
Keeps you anticipating what's next in this interview 'thriller'
91
The Curious Case of Benjamin Button (2008,  PG-13)
The Curious Case of Benjamin Button
Indeed a very unique story
92
Last Chance Harvey (2009,  PG-13)
Last Chance Harvey
A love story for the old timers
93
The Burrowers (2008,  R)
The Burrowers
Slow paced and lack the suspense most of the time
94
What Doesn't Kill You (2008,  R)
What Doesn't Kill You
Skip it
95
Paul Blart: Mall Cop (2009,  PG)
Paul Blart: Mall Cop
It is fun but too bad it is PG
96
Star Trek (2009,  PG-13)
Star Trek
Excellently done!
97
Valkyrie (2008,  PG-13)
Valkyrie
Suspenseful
98
The Uninvited (2009,  PG-13)
The Uninvited
It tries hard to be suspenseful but failed badly
99
The Burning Plain (2009,  R)
100
Defiance (2009,  R)
Defiance
A decent war movie and one of the rare type that involves militias
101
Franklyn (2008,  R)
Franklyn
Interesting concept...that's it.
102
Nothing But the Truth (2008,  R)
103
My Bloody Valentine 3-D (2009,  R)
My Bloody Valentine 3-D
In-your-face bloody...and that's all to it. Cheap scare!
104
Illuminating Angels & Demons (2005,  Unrated)
Illuminating Angels & Demons
A somewhat dull documentary about the book Angels & Demons
105
Angels & Demons (2009,  PG-13)
Angels & Demons
The plot is and pacing is a lot better than The Da Vinci Code. Even Hank's hairdo is acceptable
106
X-Men Origins - Wolverine (2009,  PG-13)
X-Men Origins - Wolverine
It doesn't have the wow factor.
107
Sell Out! (2008,  Unrated)
Sell Out!
A Malaysian Indie that appeals to certain unique individuals. The lyrics to the scare musical pieces are good though.
108
Underworld: The Rise of the Lycans (2009,  R)
Underworld: The Rise of the Lycans
Vampires and Werewolves rivalry make bad combo. Substandard script too
109
Terminator Salvation (2009,  PG-13)
Terminator Salvation
Good but somehow I feel that something (you know who) is missing.
110
He's Just Not That Into You (2009,  PG-13)
He's Just Not That Into You
I'm just not that into this. Not captivating enough
111
Penelope (2006,  PG)
Penelope
Cinderella-ish but nice
112
Pink Panther 2 (2009,  PG)
Pink Panther 2
I missed the original but the sequel is good.
113
The Collective (2008,  Unrated)
The Collective
Dull. Skip it.
114
Still Waiting... (2009,  R)
Still Waiting...
I am still waiting for what it has to offer until the very enf of the credits...nothing.
115
Street Fighter: The Legend of Chun-Li (2009,  PG-13)
Street Fighter: The Legend of Chun-Li
This is not how I expected Street Fighters to be. Even non fans like me feel cheated.
116
The International (2009,  R)
The International
A good thriller with some action.
117
Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (2009,  PG-13)
Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen
Great action, forced humor and too little robot time!
118
Notorious (2009,  R)
Notorious
The life of Notorious B.I.G. is worth the watch.
119
18 Year Old Virgin (2009,  Unrated)
18 Year Old Virgin
Trash. Not saying indie film is that bad but some really are.
120
Mr. Troop Mom (2009,  Unrated)
Mr. Troop Mom
Average
121
The Grudge 3 (2009,  R)
The Grudge 3
Apart from a weak continuation of the storyline, nothing really great
122
New In Town (2009,  PG)
New In Town
A warm comedy romance
123
Sunshine Cleaning (2009,  R)
Sunshine Cleaning
Funny and Entertaining
124
Five Minutes of Heaven (2009,  Unrated)
Five Minutes of Heaven
Started off slow but as the steam picks up, it is quite a thrill
125
Red Sands (2009,  R)
Red Sands
Don't bother...
126
Push (2009,  PG-13)
Push
Dahkota Fanning is sweet!
127
The Ramen Girl (2008,  PG-13)
The Ramen Girl
Inspiring and touching in its own weird way.
128
The Unborn (2009,  PG-13)
The Unborn
Another cheap thrill
129
Infected (They're Among Us) (2008,  Unrated)
Infected (They're Among Us)
A so-so B-movie plot
130
The Taking of Pelham 1 2 3 (2009,  R)
The Taking of Pelham 1 2 3
Great thrill and Travolta rocks!
131
Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (2009,  PG)
Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince
I go for it since I watched the last five series.
132
Revolutionary Road (2008,  R)
Revolutionary Road
A great drama about the ups and downs of a suburban couple
133
Table for Three (2009,  R)
Table for Three
Three is a crowd!
134
The Haunting in Connecticut (2009,  PG-13)
The Haunting in Connecticut
A good remake with good scare technique
135
Direct Contact (2009,  R)
Direct Contact
Ridiculous action sequence.
136
Bart Got a Room (2009,  PG-13)
Bart Got a Room
Because it is PG-13
137
Lesbian Vampire Killers (2009,  R)
Lesbian Vampire Killers
Surprisingly good! Weird but good!
138
Duplicity (2009,  PG-13)
Duplicity
I am a bit lost in between plots
139
17 Again (2009,  PG-13)
17 Again
Its actually quite fun!
140
Backwoods (2008,  R)
Backwoods
Yet another cheap thrill
141
The Informers (2009,  R)
142
The Last House on the Left (2009,  R)
The Last House on the Left
Brutal
143
Deadgirl (2008,  R)
Deadgirl
With better script and cinematography, this could be a good one
144
Night at the Museum 2: Battle of the Smithsonian (2009,  PG)
Night at the Museum 2: Battle of the Smithsonian
Old time fun!
145
Terra (Battle For Terra) (2009,  PG)
Terra (Battle For Terra)
Immersive music and scenes. Wonderful plot.
146
Up (2009,  PG)
Up
Pixar has never disappointed me. The opening sequence was fantastic.
147
G.I. Joe: Rise of Cobra (2009,  PG-13)
G.I. Joe: Rise of Cobra
If you go for the action, you will be richly rewarded. There is a plot but the WOW moments are missing.
148
The Ugly Truth (2009,  R)
The Ugly Truth
Great comedy! Good script!
149
Year One (2009,  PG-13)
Year One
Entertaining Jack Black style
150
Confessions of a Teenage Drama Queen (2004,  PG)
Confessions of a Teenage Drama Queen
Too much drama for a teenage drama queen
151
State of Play (2009,  PG-13)
State of Play
A good political thriller
152
I Love You, Man (2009,  R)
I Love You, Man
Nice comedy romance
153
The Horsemen (2009,  R)
The Horsemen
Crime thriller with the chill
154
Away We Go (2009,  R)
Away We Go
I can really connect with the characters
155
Observe and Report (2009,  R)
Observe and Report
Bad humor
156
Management (2009,  R)
Management
A decent drama
157
The Proposal (2009,  PG-13)
The Proposal
A nice comedy with a good feel
158
Drag Me to Hell (2009,  PG-13)
Drag Me to Hell
It is actually more fun than thrilling to watch
159
Xia dao xiao (Where Got Ghost?) (2009,  Unrated)
Xia dao xiao (Where Got Ghost?)
Singaporean humor is appealing
160
The Brothers Bloom (2009,  PG-13)
The Brothers Bloom
Powerful cast but not captivating enough
161
Echelon Conspiracy (2009,  PG-13)
Echelon Conspiracy
A good plot but I feel something is missing
162
Adventureland (2009,  R)
Adventureland
A great indie
163
Public Enemies (2009,  R)
Public Enemies
I expected a lot more from Mann
164
Parasomnia (2008,  Unrated)
Parasomnia
Took me a few sessions to finish this one
165
The Thaw (2009,  Unrated)
The Thaw
It's like The Thing but it's The Thaw!
166
The Marconi Bros. (The Wedding Bros.) (2008,  R)
The Marconi Bros. (The Wedding Bros.)
Great pacing and a fun movie
167
2012: Supernova (2009,  Unrated)
2012: Supernova
Poor acting. Ambitious undertaking
168
Pirate Radio (The Boat That Rocked) (2009,  R)
Pirate Radio (The Boat That Rocked)
Fantastic use of music to bring out the mood
169
It's Alive (2008,  Unrated)
It's Alive
Killer baby? How good can it get?
170
A Perfect Getaway (2009,  R)
A Perfect Getaway
Great scenery and wonderful twist but the 1st half is not that interesting
171
Inglourious Basterds (2009,  R)
172
Food, Inc. (2009,  PG)
173
Downfall (Der Untergang) (2004,  R)
174
The Hangover (2009,  R)
175
Funny People (2009,  R)
176
The Age of Stupid (2009,  Unrated)
177
Gamer (2009,  R)
178
Legend of the Bog (Bog Bodies) (2009,  PG)
179
Carriers (2009,  PG-13)
180
Cellular (2004,  PG-13)

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