April 30th, 2010

Chloe


Basically softcore pornography starring Julianne Moore. Think I’ll pass, thanks. C+.

April 29th, 2008

Stand By Me


Epic coming-of-age story with talented child actors, also Jerry O'Connell. B.

April 28th, 2010

Brothers


In which actors act about some very serious acting stuff. B-.

April 27th, 2010

An Education


Strong writing and performances but very little else worth noting. B.

April 26th, 2010

Shutter


Mediocre remake of Japanese horror remains mediocre in its mediocrity. C-.

April 25th, 2010

The Last Song


Atrocious melodrama not helped by Miley Cyrus’ limited acting range. D.

April 24th, 2010

Meet Joe Black


Depth takes a holiday in by-the-numbers remake that’s occasionally enjoyable. C+.

April 23rd, 2010

The Day the Earth Stood Still


Saddened this is only way people will see classic sci-fi. C.

April 22nd, 2010

Date Night


Whipsmart action-comedy powered on chemistry of leads and writing. A.

April 21st, 2010

Hot Tub Time Machine


Funny in theory, not so much in practice. Skip it. C.

April 20th, 2010

Half-Baked


“Abba Zabba, you my only friend.” Definitely has its moments. B.

April 19th, 2010

Father of the Bride Part 2


Filed under “sequels which should not have been.” Seriously now. C.

April 18th, 2010

Father of the Bride


Remake has some merit, but never really enjoyed it personally. B-.

April 17th, 2010

Fool’s Gold


Who’s more foolish: the fool’s gold, or fool who watches? D.

April 16th, 2010

How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days


Or: How to Make a Mediocre Movie with Unlikable Leads. D.

April 15th, 2010

Almost Famous


Great movie, strong biography, compelling story, great soundtrack, worth watching. A.

April 14th, 2010

Glitter


"Now, I am become Death, the destroyer of worlds." Abominable. F.

April 13th, 2010

Josie and the Pussycats


Long tails, ears for hats. Guitars, sharps and flats. Decent. B-/C+.

April 12th, 2010

Son of the Mask


No. No no no. No no no no no. No! F.

April 11th, 2010

Romy and Michelle’s High School Reunion


Should resonate with the high school outcast set, fun comedy. B.

April 10th, 2010

Steal This Movie


Interesting biopic, Vincent Donofrio and Janene Garofalo both great therein. B-.

April 9th, 2010

Mystery Men



Great comedic talent, poor ending. Strong first two acts, however. C+.

April 8th, 2010

Bulworth


Unique, engaging, premise and great overall work. Check it out. A-.

April 7th, 2010

The Truth About Cats and Dogs


About as tolerable as romantic comedies get for me, personally. B.

April 6th, 2010

Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakuel


Abominable title, but enjoyed David Cross’ vendetta against CGI rodents. B-.

April 5th, 2010

My Father the Hero


The only time I’ve liked Hollywood remake of foreign movie ever. B+.

April 4th, 2010

The Ugly Truth


Calling this movie mediocre insults other mediocre movies. Heigl unlikable. C-.

April 3rd, 2010

Superbad


Funny slice of childhood with some great chemistry between leads. B+.

April 2nd, 2010

Avatar


Very pretty, but half hour too long and weaker story. B.

April 1st, 2010

Material Girls


What a brilliant well-executed film with generation's greatest actresses! Wow! A++.

…Gotcha.

The kind of movie I can predict hour in advance. C-