Well, haven't done much of that, but Netflix is my best friend. I wanted to rate some recent viewings. There have been some good ones!
Gran Torino - Hell yes! This was all it was cracked up to be. I've always been a fan of ole Mr. Eastwood and this movie definitely did not let me down. It had it all - great writing, great acting & great directing. Hell of a story, too. An absolute on my 2008 Best Of.
Watchmen - I like super-hero movies. I like graphic novel adaptations. Unfortunately, nothing will ever top 'Sin City' or 'The 300'. Too bad for The Watchmen. Good story, good music and cool effects. I liked it, didn't love.
The Devil's Chair - Anyone who knows me, knows I lovelovelove scary/horror/gore movies. It's preeeety much my favorite genre. There are a lot of hits and misses in this category, though. This one was a HIT! OMG, freaking awesome. I am assuming that the Brits are beginning to get into this whole gore genre, and they are doing it very well, in my opinion. This is the 2nd Brit horror movie and it was so good! If you're a fan of the Saw-esque/gore movie, watch this. It will not disappoint.
Revolutionary Road - Thought for sure that I would love this one. I mean, how could you go wrong with Leo & Kate?! Actually, this did not go wrong. The movie, in and of itself was amazing. It was the story I didn't like. The acting - superb. I really think Leo should have won something (if he didn't...I'm not completely sure). He was great! So, kind of a mixed review. Loved the acting, directing; hated the story. Aahh, and I can't really say that either. Gosh. Okay - really liked the movie, the storyline was something I did not expect - it's hard to like Kate's character. But, that was the whole point of the story. You're not supposed to like her. Watch it. It's good.
Valkyrie - As much as I hate to admit how much I love almost all of Tom Cruise's movies, I do, I do! This one was no exception. I think he's an outstanding actor and this movie was just pretty great. Of course, anything with a historical/factual storyline is good in my opinion. Along with Gran Torino, up in the Best of '08.
Transsiberian - A movie with Woody Harrelson, Ben Kinglsey & Emily Mortimer. About a train ride on the Transsiberian and about events that surround that trip. It was suspenseful, and well-acted. Any non-horror movie that can get my heart rate up is a winner. Kind of slow in parts, but the ending makes up for it. Good stuff.
Severance - The other Brit Horror movie I spoke of earlier. Didn't know what to expect, but I really liked it. Interesting storyline. Lots of gore. Thumbs up!
New in Town - haha! Yes, I am probably one of three hundred people who actually wanted to see this movie. Renee Zellwegger & Harry Connick, Jr. Enough said? It was cute. Romantic Comedy, completely typical, funny and predictable...but isn't that why we watch that stuff anyway?
The Kite Runner - Not a fan. I just did not like this movie. I thought the lead character was a wuss and he pissed me off too much to enjoy the movie. I couldn't empathize and that made the movie not sit right with me. Maybe the book delves deeper into the story/his story, as to invoke a greater empathy, but I don't know if I want to chance that. Reading a book I don't like is much worse than just watching a movie. Thumbs down.
Curious Case of Benjamin Button - THE BEST MOVIE OF THE YEAR!! I loved it! I do not know how or why Slumdog Millionaire won over this, but it should not have. This was the best. Everything about it.
and finally,
The Uninvited - A scary movie. It was good. I loved it. Why? Because of the "twist", AND because it actually scared me. Gave me the heebie-jeebies! Watch it if you want a good suspenseful horror flick. Honestly, I don't really consider it a horror film, much more suspenseful. That Emily Browning girl - she's kind of creepy in this! But, still cool!
Oh, one more!
Seven Pounds - Thumbs up. Very, very good. Will Smith is awesome. And so is Rosario Dawson. If you haven't seen it, grab your hanky and prepare yourself for a good movie. Best Of '08 List. Most definitely.
So, there you have it. Just a few of the movies I've recently seen. Some that I get excited for every time I look at my queue?
-Burn After Reading
-Religulous
-Miss Pettigrew Lives for a Day
-Flash of Genius
-W.
-Doubt
-Frost/Nixon
-Wendy and Lucy
-From Within
-[REC]
-The Wrestler
&
-Defiance
Movies are the best!
3 comments:
I know you're not a big fan of watching movies, but some of those are really good! Oh, I just watched that trailer, and yes...very freaky! Can't wait for it!
yeah, it seems like i have a hard time getting in the mood to sit and watch a movie. i'm definitely more of a short-program kinda gal these days.
I just bought burn after reading (cheap at Block Buster) and I liked it a lot! A WHOLE lot.
Netflix was like a family member ever since pregnancy. And man, those first 6 weeks at home with the baby sleeping so much - I watched A LOT. Finished a whole series of HBO's The Wire and started bring Evan up to speed on 6Feet Under. I haven't seen most of those that you mentioned. WHat i DO really want to see is the new one out: The Time Travelers Wife. I cried reading the book, I know I'll love this movie! I can't WAIT! All I need is a sitter, I already have tickets!
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