It was like watching an undergrad film of a boring play starring freshmen actors.
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Jake Gyllenhaal redeems his career after the embarrassingly awful “Prince of Persia” and turns in a fine, heartwarming performance
A film like this demands a charismatic and vulnerable lead actor, and Bradley Cooper is quickly establishing himself as the right guy for those jobs.THE ADJUSTMENT BUREAU
Matt Damon and Emily Blunt are maybe the first action film couple I’ve seen in years that had great chemistry.
Watching the filmmaking team’s decision-making process about what kind of look the beast would have would probably be much more fascinating than watching the movie.BATTLE: LOS ANGELES
I’ve been drinking heavily and my perception of time is just a little bit off, but don’t give me that look, because I got the points of the movie and this is still an important review, so shut up.
TAKE ME HOME TONIGHT
I knew the 80’s. The 80’s were a friend of mine. “Take Me Home Tonight”, you’re not the 80’s.
GNOMEO & JULIET
This highly entertaining animated film is exactly what Shakespeare geeks who also happen to love animation have been waiting for.
WINTER’S BONE
The terrifying adults in this film often acted as if they hid the town secret of the local werewolf, but no such wolf ever shows.
The banter between characters is great and the situations they’re put into are pure, envelope-pushing comedy gold as only the Farrellys can deliver.THE WAY BACK
“The Way Back” is my new all-time favorite movie about prisoners escaping a Russian Gulag camp during World War II
THE KIDS ARE ALL RIGHT
Bening is riveting here, as she has the ability to work the camera and turn you inside out, proving once again why she is one of the best ever.
THE COMPANY MEN
It succeeds because it manages to tell the big story through the smaller stories of these men and their families
TRON: LEGACY
Some of it makes sense and some of it not so much. But is any of that the point? No, not really.
Disney is successful at making animated films because their stories and storytelling have something for every generation in the room.THE KING’S SPEECH
The interplay between Firth and Rush in the movie is not only a master class in acting, but it is some of the most fun you’ll see in a movie.
NO STRINGS ATTACHED
When I think of fun and witty romantic comedy leading ladies I don’t think of Natalie Portman.
BLUE VALENTINE
Take a close look at how real the love story of “Blue Valentine” is and you’ll see why people need to watch soap operas.
SEASON OF THE WITCH
If you want a film with an interesting plot and performances, look elsewhere.
