Enjoyed this movie more in hindsight than I did during. B-.
Sunday, February 28, 2010
Saturday, February 27, 2010
Friday, February 26, 2010
Thursday, February 25, 2010
February 25th, 2010
The Wolf Man
Probably the best remake of the classic Universal horror movies. B+.
Probably the best remake of the classic Universal horror movies. B+.
Wednesday, February 24, 2010
February 24rd, 2010
Percy Jackson and the Olympians: The Lightning Thief
In which studio desperately seeks another franchise-worthy magically powered boy. B.
In which studio desperately seeks another franchise-worthy magically powered boy. B.
Tuesday, February 23, 2010
Monday, February 22, 2010
February 22nd, 2010
The Haunting in Connecticut
Possibly based on reality, still not necessarily compelling storytelling, however. C.
Possibly based on reality, still not necessarily compelling storytelling, however. C.
Sunday, February 21, 2010
February 21st, 2010
Ghost Dad
Huge mess devolves into worse mess in last thirty minutes. D-.
ALTERNATE:
…Wait. Directed by Sidney Poitier?! Directed? By? Sidney? Poitier? What?! WHAT?!
Huge mess devolves into worse mess in last thirty minutes. D-.
ALTERNATE:
…Wait. Directed by Sidney Poitier?! Directed? By? Sidney? Poitier? What?! WHAT?!
Saturday, February 20, 2010
February 20th, 2010
G-Force
Exactly expected mediocre Bruckheimer movie about talking guinea pig spies. C.
Exactly expected mediocre Bruckheimer movie about talking guinea pig spies. C.
Friday, February 19, 2010
February 19th, 2010
A Mighty Wind
Considerably weaker than Show, but has its occasional moments of strength. B.
Considerably weaker than Show, but has its occasional moments of strength. B.
Thursday, February 18, 2010
February 18th, 2010
Best in Show
Strongest of the Guest mockumentaries, an excellent slice of scathing subcultural exposé. B+.
Strongest of the Guest mockumentaries, an excellent slice of scathing subcultural exposé. B+.
Wednesday, February 17, 2010
February 17th, 2010
Waiting for Guffman
Metatextual theater of the absurd worthy of Fred Willard’s winking talents. B+.
Metatextual theater of the absurd worthy of Fred Willard’s winking talents. B+.
Tuesday, February 16, 2010
February 16th, 2010
This is Spinal Tap
First and best mockumentary hoists rock music excess by petard. A.
First and best mockumentary hoists rock music excess by petard. A.
Monday, February 15, 2010
February 15th, 2010
When in Rome
A lot of comedic muscle flexed in otherwise by-the-numbers exercise. B+.
ALTERNATIVE REVIEW:
OR: Four men unsuccessfully stalk Kristen Bell, one does successfully. B+.
A lot of comedic muscle flexed in otherwise by-the-numbers exercise. B+.
ALTERNATIVE REVIEW:
OR: Four men unsuccessfully stalk Kristen Bell, one does successfully. B+.
Sunday, February 14, 2010
February 14th, 2010
Valentine's Day
Would have definitely benefited from fewer characters but otherwise passable. B-.
Would have definitely benefited from fewer characters but otherwise passable. B-.
Saturday, February 13, 2010
February 13th, 2010
Leatherheads
Way too long and way too uneventful. George Clooney charming, however. C+.
Way too long and way too uneventful. George Clooney charming, however. C+.
Friday, February 12, 2010
February 12th, 2010
All I Wanna Do
Has some surprisingly cute and funny moments, very unexpectedly enjoyable. B.
Has some surprisingly cute and funny moments, very unexpectedly enjoyable. B.
Thursday, February 11, 2010
February 11th, 2010
I Can Never Be Your Woman
Completely without merit, not funny, mediocre where not entirely lacking. F.
Completely without merit, not funny, mediocre where not entirely lacking. F.
Wednesday, February 10, 2010
February 10th, 2010
Tideland
Incredibly and profoundly disturbing, but still quite an aesthetic achievement. B-.
Incredibly and profoundly disturbing, but still quite an aesthetic achievement. B-.
Tuesday, February 9, 2010
February 9th, 2010
The Brothers Grimm
Multiple missteps cause it to skid out of control, unfortunately.
Multiple missteps cause it to skid out of control, unfortunately.
Monday, February 8, 2010
February 8th, 2010
Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas
Perhaps the most faithful adaptation ever, love or hate it. A.
Perhaps the most faithful adaptation ever, love or hate it. A.
Sunday, February 7, 2010
February 7th, 2010
Twelve Monkeys
Creative peaks for Pitt, Gilliam, Willis, and all others involved. A.
Creative peaks for Pitt, Gilliam, Willis, and all others involved. A.
Saturday, February 6, 2010
February 6th, 2010
The Fisher King
A bit more “realistic” than previous Gilliam outings, not bad thing. B+.
A bit more “realistic” than previous Gilliam outings, not bad thing. B+.
Friday, February 5, 2010
February 5th, 2010
The Adventures of Baron Munchausen
Probably the archetypal Gilliam movie, also a personal favorite. A-.
Probably the archetypal Gilliam movie, also a personal favorite. A-.
Thursday, February 4, 2010
Tuesday, February 2, 2010
February 3rd, 2010
The Meaning of Life
Not as strong as other Python pictures, but still quite hilarious. A-.
Not as strong as other Python pictures, but still quite hilarious. A-.
Monday, February 1, 2010
February 1st, 2010
Monty Python and the Holy Grail
The pinnacle of British absurdity and probably the best Python movie. A.
The pinnacle of British absurdity and probably the best Python movie. A.
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