| Movie | Rating | Review | Date | Your Rating | Match | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antichrist - Unrated | The most deeply disturbing, haunting and brilliant film of 2009. Proceed with caution; Lars von Trier gives a no holds barred look into a broken psyche, with stunning results. Amazing on all levels. | November 16, 2009 | N/A | |||
| Where the Wild Things Are - PG | As a fan of the book from my growing up, I could not have asked for a better adaptation of this beloved tale. Highly recommended. Definitely one of the best of 2009. | November 16, 2009 | N/A | |||
| Taxidermia - Unrated | October 5, 2009 | N/A | ||||
| I Love You, Man - R | A completely uncomfortable, hilarious, awkward and rewarding bromance from a bunch of the guys that have brought you other types of bromances. Among the best of the subcategory. Lou Ferrigno shines as...Lou Ferrigno. Guess it's not much of a stretch. | October 5, 2009 | N/A | |||
| Zombie Strippers - R | The title kind of dictates if this is the kind of movie one wants to see. For me, the curiosity got the best of me and I ended up enjoying this diversion in zombie cinema more than I probably should have. That being said, if you have better things to do, you should probably do them before sitting down for a viewing of this fun but ultimately pointless film. | October 5, 2009 | N/A | |||
| Sleepy Hollow - R | Visually sumptuous and loaded with atmosphere. The more I watch this, the more I enjoy it. | October 5, 2009 | N/A | |||
| Sunshine Cleaning - R | Well thought out character study that balances between its comedy and dramatic elements fairly well. Amy Adams and Emily Blunt are superb. | October 3, 2009 | N/A | |||
| Push - PG-13 | Save an okay effect or two, this is an otherwise complete waste of time and (in some cases, yeah, I'm looking at you Dakota) talent. I'd rather do laundry or mop floors than sit through this trite piece of garbage again. | October 3, 2009 | N/A | |||
| Adventureland - R | A well played, well written and surprisingly poignant picture of the life of a college graduate's summer before returning to grad school. Granted, it also has its fair share of low-brow gags, after all, this is Greg Mottola, who gave us the wonderfully raunchy 'Superbad.' | October 3, 2009 | N/A | |||
| The Final Destination - R | I'm giving this 3 stars strictly because I wanted to see a splatter-fest in 3D, and that's what I got. Never mind story, characters...anything that makes a good movie really. This one is all about showing off some pretty decent 3D effects, and that's all folks! | October 3, 2009 | N/A | |||
| Extract - R | Mike Judge scores yet again! Absolutely hilarious workplace comedy that doesn't quite reach the heights of 'Office Space,' but manages to come close. | October 3, 2009 | N/A | |||
| I Sell the Dead - Unrated | Not bad independent horror comedy with a very solid cast. Nothing new here, but enough of a wink and a nudge to some classic movie ideas that make it fun and interesting for its modest running time. | October 3, 2009 | N/A | |||
| In the Loop - Unrated | Outstanding political satire that kind of plays like Dr. Strangelove meets the British version of the Office. Definitely recommended to anyone who like one or both of those. James Gandolfini, as always, an asset to the film. Surprisingly good performance from Anna 'My Girl' Chlumsky! Definitely one of the better films of 2009. | October 3, 2009 | N/A | |||
| Inglourious Basterds - R | Loosely based on the 1975 Italian exploitation film, this is easily the best thing Tarantino has produced since Jackie Brown. One of the best of the year. | October 3, 2009 | N/A | |||
| Watchmen: Tales of the Black Freighter and Under the Hood - R | Looking forward to seeing the cut of the Watchmen where Black Freighter is cut back into the film. | October 3, 2009 | N/A | |||
| Sex Drive - R | I don't know why this movie made me laugh as much as it did, but it worked for me. I like comedy when it's done well, and for me, this one hit a lot of the right notes. Nothing groundbreaking or artistic, but one hell of a lot of fun. | October 3, 2009 | N/A | |||
| Crank 2: High Voltage - R | Ridiculous, juvenile and over the top, but damn it's hard not to enjoy. Bai Ling is hilarious, and some of the sight gags are chuckle worthy. Much like its predecessor, this one never lets up from the action. Highly recommended if you are an ADD energy drink addicted 14 year old boy. | October 3, 2009 | N/A | |||
| The Filth and the Fury - R | Very good documentary about the tumultuous existence of the famed punkers the Sex Pistols. Hardly romanticized, Julien Temple (of Great Rock 'n' Roll Swindle fame, or infamy) is probably the best person to helm this project because of the personal relationships he had with the band. Even if you're not a fan of the Sex Pistols, this is an interesting film, so long as you have a pretty open mind. | October 3, 2009 | N/A | |||
| 1408 - PG-13 | Better than anticipated, especially for a Stephen King adaptation. Still, heavily flawed and ridiculous at times. Good atmosphere, though, and some pretty decent cinematography, as well as performances. Definitely enough to hold one's interest. | October 3, 2009 | N/A | |||
| District 9 - R | Absolutely amazing film done in a documentary/narrative crossover style that touches on several social issues, from poverty to racism to governmental control. Never dull, intense and ultimately satisfying as a damn near perfect alien film. Peter Jackson produced with longtime collaborator Phillipa Boyens, among others. Definitely one of the best films of 2009. | August 18, 2009 | N/A | |||
| Nick and Norah's Infinite Playlist - PG-13 | A very cute, well acted teenage romance with a decent soundtrack. Kind of what you would expect John Hughes or Cameron Crowe movies to be like if he began their respective careers in the 2000s, but better. | August 18, 2009 | N/A | |||
| Dai-Nipponjin (Big Man Japan) - PG-13 | Slow at times, but a truly unique little film. For me to say something is strange is rare, but this one fits the bill. If you like Japanese cinema, check out this bizarre and quite funny little film. | August 9, 2009 | N/A | |||
| Rosemary's Baby - R | A nearly perfect horror film as only Polanski could deliver. Ruth Gordon is a standout. | August 8, 2009 | N/A | |||
| The Crying Game - R | One of the absolute finest films of the 1990s. Forest Whitaker, Stephen Rea, Miranda Richardson and the exquisite performance by newcomer Jaye Davidson buoy this intriguing political thriller. Never mind the big 'twist,' this is just grade A filmmaking through and through. | August 8, 2009 | N/A | |||
| Salo (Salò o le 120 giornate di Sodoma) - NC-17 |
What can I say? I finally sat through the one film in my life I had to turn off. I was much younger when I was first exposed to this movie, and didn't understand all of the subtext. Now, for me at least, it's quite the social commentary, though it is excessive in the visual realm (the 'Circle of Shit' sequence still makes my stomach turn). This is certainly not a film I can imagine watching on any sort of regular basis, but it is a contemplative work, and I think those that can see beyond the surface will find more there than meets the eye. In rating this, part of me wanted to give it No Stars, and the other part of me wanted to give it 5. A polarizing cinematic work, to say the very least. Update: The more I watch this film, the more I realize how horrific, yet important, it really is. It is worthy of the highest rating. |
August 8, 2009 | N/A |
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