Milk – 8/10 - Sean Penn excels and shines artistically in what may be his best role. There’s also a number of talent on board. Josh Brolin, Emile Hirsch, Diego Luna, James Franco, and more help make this movie such a colossal film.
Whiteout 7/10 – Solid thriller/mystery. Few twists here and there. Very light on scares.
Worth watching. Never really noticed how attractive Kate is till this movie.
Adam – 8/10 – Superb romantic drama. Cast is absolutely phenomenal. I’m in the dark about Hugh Dancy but after seeing him carry such a powerhouse role I’m looking forward to what be brings to the table in upcoming movies. Hugh displays his acting chops here along with the aid of (Rose Byrne of 28 Weeks Later). Splendid chemistry that is not easily matched. I’ll likely get this on DVD.
Brief Interviews with Hideous Men - 6.5/10 – While the movie does offer tons of recognizable and not so recognizable talent, It saddens me to say that the movie did not meet my expectations. I was simply not drawn to the plot. John Krasinski ( Jim of The Office) showcases he can handle rolls outside the Network circuit. Another fine example would be: Away We Go.
The Answer Man - 8/10 – Witty comedy with a few actual ‘LOL’ moments. Daniels shines here. My favorite role since Eastwood’s Blood Work and his work on The Squid and The Whale. Lou Pucci (Informers, Thumbsucker) and Lauren Graham (Gilmore Girls), along with Kat Dennings (Charlie Bartlett) make this one enjoyable, witty, dramedy.
The Invention of Lying - 7/10 – While its one of the more innovative romantic comedies I’ve seen, it’s only mediocre in my opinion.
The Anniversary Party – 7.5-8/10 – Watched this on DVD when it was released in 2001. Now, 9 years later I’m finally revisiting it. I actually enjoyed it a lot more with second time around. Loads of talent on board. There’s a touch of dark humor, not black comedy, that really works brilliantly, candidly and realistically. Along with top-notch acting delivered by the most unlikely candidates (I.E. Phoebe Cates), this is a rare gem that I would recommend for adults or anyone looking for something a lil’ more mature.
The Graduate – 9/10 – Hoffman was born for this role.
12 Angry Men – 10/10 – Tension-filled, brilliantly crafted and withoutadoubt a masterpiece. It’s easy to see while this ranks as one of the best films in cinema history. Because… It simply is one of the best films in cinema. Classic Fonda. Ranks as my second favorite Fonda-role.
Man on wire – 8.5/10 – Next to Food Inc. this is one of the best documentaries I’ve seen in the last few years.I would have loved to seem more achieve footage of Philippe Petit during his early days as a wirewalker.
I sell the dead – 7.5/10. Campy fun. It’s always a blast to see Angus Scrimm and the rest of the cast are enjoyable. Dominic handles his role well here and shows that he can handle roles outside of the LOTR Universe. While ultimately the film may not satisfy hardcore gorehounds, it will likely please anyone with a taste for something fresh and offbeat. Extremely low budget. Some poor CGI here and there (I.E. Knife to the forehead scene and the headless corpse scene at the end) but a worthy entry to the horror comedy genre.
Mokpo the Harbor – 7.5/10 - Korean comedy with a splash of slapstick. Truthfully there were a handful of scenes that literally had me laughing out loud due to the over-the-top zaniness. Besides offering a heavy dosage of comedy, the movie blends the themes of romance and triad quite well. Like a lot of Korean comedies, Mokpo doesn’t take itself too seriously and is in the end one hell of a fun flick. For fans of: She’s on Duty, My Boss My Hero, My Wife is a Gangster.
Hellboy 2 – 8/10 - Suppresses the original in every aspect. Loads of fun. Deltoro is a fucking genius when it comes to fairytale storytelling. I would love to see him tackle a remake of The Neverending Story or something similar. Wasn’t really impressed with The Golden Army itself but the main protagonist was a bad ass
High Roller: The Stu Ungar Story – 7/10 - Nothing really new for a biopic picture. To elaborate the entire movie just feels recycled. Drug abuse, womanizing, gambling, failed marriage, etc. Solid film but again it’s nothing we haven’t seen before.
