Jason's Recent Reviews
National Treasure: Book of Secrets
PG
about the same quality as the first but with a few points of annoyance here and there. i don't like the marital troubles subplot. also, this film seemed to steal bits from other movies. ed harris i thought was an unsatisfying adversary. last and least, during a car chase there is a cut to cage just so he can make a funny eyebrow. this film is pretty enjoyable on the whole, there are just some certain individual elements that detract from it.
Jason's Favorite Movies
The Godfather
R
every time i have ever put up one of my scripts for review, the reviewer has always cited the godfather for at least half of their examples. that tells you something, and i mean something besides "so that's the only script they study."
Raging Bull
R
de niro's performance is one of the top ten of all time. incredibly deep examination of a disturbed man who finally gives up the fight while bluffing incredible endurance. magnificent direction and cinematography fill the movie with lasting, powerful moments.

