Be Kind and Rewind

Marc · Posted: Mon Dec 07, 2009 3:04 pm Post subject:

Funny People
That Judd Apatow flick starring Adam Sandler.
RATING: B+

The Haunted World of El Superbeasto
Animated horror-action flick written and directed
by Rob Zombie. Based on his comic book.
RATING: B

Terminator Salvation
That flick Christian Bale went batshit on a crew member.
RATING: B

Four Christmases
A comedy about a couple who visits four of their divorced
parents. Stars Vince Vaughn & Reese Witherspoon.
RATING: B-

Mike I · Jadepocalypse Head of Security

Adventureland
I'll take my future comedies with jokes from now on, thank you very much. I liked Bill Hader and Kristen Wiig in this movie, and that's about it.
Grade: D

Pink Panther 2
This is probably a case of reduced (i.e., no) expectations, but there were a few moments of fun in this movie. A soft plot saved by professional actors who know their way around a joke.
Grade: C+

Semi-Pro
A fun enough premise that gets a little lost on its way to the end. Will Ferrell was billed and promoted as the lead in this movie, but it's really more of an ensemble piece. Lots of great little roles that didn't add up to a great movie, but an entertaining enough hour and a half.
Grade: B-

Land Of The Lost
I rented this because I had to see if it was as bad as I thought. It's not. But while there are a couple of chuckle-worthy moments, it's close.
Grade: D+

Observe And Report
A surprisingly dark comedy. As I watched, I kept getting the impression that nobody thinks Seth Rogen is as funny as Seth Rogen does.
Grade: D

Star Trek
OH FUCK YEAH.
Grade: A

Marc · Posted: Tue Dec 22, 2009 4:32 pm Post subject:

The Hangover
That bachelor party gone wrong comedy.
RATING: A-

Paper Heart
Charlyne Yi's documentary about love & the start of
her relationship with former boyfriend Michael Cera.
RATING: B

Public Enemies
That John Dillinger bio-pic starring Johnny Depp
& Christian Bale. Directed by Michael Mann.
RATING: B-

G.I. Joe
Better than I thought it would be.
RATING: B-

Marc · Posted: Wed Dec 30, 2009 5:16 pm Post subject:

World's Greatest Dad
Black comedy about a dad who's life totally changes
after a tragic accident. Written and directed by
Bobcat Goldthwait. Stars Robin Williams.
RATING: B

Extract
That comedy starring Jason Bateman which was
written and directed by Mike Judge.
RATING: B

Jennifer's Body
That high school horror flick written by Diablo Cody.
RATING: B

Mike I · Jadepocalypse Head of Security

G.I. Joe: The Rise Of COBRA
It held up pretty well on the second viewing. Just a solid fun flick. And dare I say it, Marlon Wayans might have been the best character in the movie.
Grade: B

Yes Man
Yikes. I didn't expect much from this movie, short of a couple of laughs, and it still failed miserably. A solid cast wasted. Jim Carrey's also just a bit too old to be a convincing early-30s guy anymore, which only added to the off-puttingness.
Grade: F (Yes, I'm aware this is worse than I gave Land Of The Lost.)

Marc · Posted: Tue Jan 12, 2010 9:24 pm Post subject:

Ong-Bak: The Thai Warrior
Martial Arts flick starring Tony Jaa from 2003.
RATING: B+

What We Do Is Secret
That Darby Crash-Germs bio-pic.
RATING: B

Triangle
Three friends plan a heist in this film told in three 30-minute
segments. Each filmed by a different top Hong Kong director.
The directors are Ringo Lam, Johnnie To and Hark Tsui.
RATING: B-

Brief Interviews with Hideous Men
Based on David Foster Wallace's book. Directed and adapted
by John Krasinski.
RATING: C

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Herzog's Bad Lieutenant: Port of Call - New Orleans

I thought it was a lot of (often times wacky) fun and that Nic Cage's hypnotic performace really elevated it to something kinda special. I wish Nic Cage was this inspired more often. Hell, I want to see it again already!

A

The Untouchables

I saw this once back in the mid 90s and remember really enjoying it, so I was surprised to find that I didn't much enjoy it this time. What the hell happened in those fifteen years? Was it the mood/atmosphere/approach of the movie? I'm thinking that was a large part of it. It was a loud generic Hollywood movie without an ounce of subtlety, wit or heart. I found the Morricone score to be loud and annoying and announcing. And I get that's what they were going for with the movie. It was supposed to be an homage to those 40s gangsters amped up for the modern audience, but I found it grating. and I suppose I should say I'm a HUGE fan of a lot of Mamet's movies, but this lacked what makes Mamet's movies appealing to me.

C-
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Marc · Posted: Mon Jan 25, 2010 12:07 pm Post subject:

Moon
Sci-fi flick about an Astronaut nearing the end of his
three-year stint on the Moon who discovers something
very strange going on. Stars Sam Rockwell.
RATING: B+

The Hurt Locker
Slightly overrated, but I liked it.
RATING: B+

The Invention of Lying
That comedy written by, directed by & starring Ricky Gervais.
RATING: B

Halloween II
Rob Zombie's take on it gets worse ...
RATINGT: D

Bill · Famine: Horseman of the Jadepocalypse

what'd you all think of Moon? I really liked it. great little flick. one of the better, smarter sci-fi offerings I've seen in awhile.

Marc · Posted: Mon Feb 01, 2010 8:37 am Post subject:

Yeah, I really liked Moon as well. Sam Rockwell did a great job.

This Is It
That Michael Jackson concert rehearsal documentary.
RATING: B

Whip It
That Roller Derby movie starring Ellen Page and
directed by Drew Barrymore.
RATING: B-

Ninja
Martial Arts flick about an American ninja.
RATING: C

Marc · Posted: Mon Feb 08, 2010 4:32 am Post subject:

Zombieland
A horror comedy about a world overtaken by Zombies.
RATING: B+

Ong Bak 2: The Beginning
More super-cool martial arts by Tony Jaa.
RATING: B

New York, I Love You
A collection of love stories that take place in NYC.
RATING: B-

Mike I · Jadepocalypse Head of Security

The Invention Of Lying
Ricky Gervais has a strong concept here in creating a world where his character Mark is the only one who can lie, but the rest of the cast (minus Louis C.K., who's supposed to be the dumb sidekick) can't quite pull it off. Still, there are some scenes that are pretty solid.
Grade: B-

Management
Strong dramatic/slice-of-life comedy work from both Steve Zahn and Jennifer Aniston, both of whom always seem to be at their best in these smaller pictures.
Grade: B+

Marc · Posted: Mon Feb 15, 2010 3:51 pm Post subject:

A Serious Man
That Coen Brother's flick about a down on his
luck married with kids jewish college professor.
RATING: B

More Than a Game
That documentary about LeBron James
high school basketball team in Ohio.
RATING: B

Serious Moonlight
A wife duct tapes her husband to the toilet after he
tells her he is leaving her for a younger women.
Stars Meg Ryan, Timothy Hutton & Kristen Bell.
RATING: B-

Marc · Posted: Tue Feb 23, 2010 6:28 pm Post subject:

Black Dynamite
A parody of blaxploitation films.
RATING: B+

Big Fan
That dark comedy of sorts starring Patton Oswalt
as a hardcore NY Giants fan.
RATING: B-

Love Happens
A romantic drama of sorts that was much better
than I ever thought it would be.
RATING: B-

The Collector
A robber comes across a serial-killer who
has taken over a families home. Written by
the screenwriters of Saw IV, V, VI & VII.
RATING: C

Marc · Posted: Mon Mar 01, 2010 2:12 pm Post subject:

Bronson
Based on the true-story of a British criminal who
in prison took on the alter-ego of Charles Bronson
and spent 30 of his 34 years in solitary confinement.
RATING: B+

The Informant
Based on the true-story of the highest-ranked executive ever
to become a whitsleblower. Directed by Steven Soderbergh.
RATING: B+

The Box
A couple is given the chance to gain a million dollars if they
open a mysterous box, but someone they don't know will be
killed if they do so. Directed by Richard Kelly (Donnie Darko).
RATING: C

Sorority Row
A horror movie about a sorority prank gone terribly wrong.
RATING: C-

Marc · Posted: Mon Mar 08, 2010 3:43 pm Post subject:

Where the Wild Things Are
Based on Maurice Sendak's wonderful children's book.
Directed by Spike Jonze.
RATING: B+

Gentlemen Broncos
A comedy about a student who has his sci-fi story
ripped off by a well-known author. Directed and
written by Jared Hess (Napoleon Dynamite).
RATING: B+

Men With Brooms
A Canadian comedy about curling from 2002.
RATING: B

Almost Heaven
Donal Logue stars as a down on his luck tv director.
RATING: C

Marc · Posted: Mon Mar 15, 2010 12:31 pm Post subject:

Capitalism: A Love Story
That Michael Moore documentary.
RATING: B+

The Boondock Saints II
The vigilante Irish brothers are back!
RATING: B

Up In The Air
That flick about corporate downsizing
starring George Clooney.
RATING: B

Play Dead
Drama about a washed up actor who after
coming across a dead body recruits his
former tv co-stars of the show The Hero Team
to take on a group of small-town drug dealers.
RATING: C

Marc · Posted: Mon Mar 22, 2010 10:37 am Post subject:

Julie & Julia
Meryl Streep was robbed Exclamation

RATING: B+

Ninja Assassin
Produced by The Wachowski's and directed
by James McTeigue (V for Vendetta).
RATING: C

Marc · Posted: Tue Mar 30, 2010 5:23 pm Post subject:

Twilight: New Moon
The soundtrack is much better than the movie ...
RATING: D
Twilight: C

Did You Hear About The Morgans?
That Hugh Grant-Sarah Jessica Parker
estranged couple comedy.
RATING: C-

Mike I · Jadepocalypse Head of Security

Anil · Posted: Wed Apr 07, 2010 5:57 pm Post subject:

Whatever Works

Woody makes another movie.

Rating: B+
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Marc · Posted: Sun Apr 25, 2010 4:18 pm Post subject:

Peacock
After a train accident in a small Nebraska town
a man's secret double-life starts to unravel. Stars
Cillian Murphy, Ellen Page & Susan Sarandon.
RATING: B

Fantastic Mr. Fox
Director Wes Anderson's take on Roald Dahl's book.
RATING: B

Nacho Libre
Finally gave this Jack Black wrestling comedy a try because
Jared Hess (Gentlemen Broncos, Napoleon Dynamite) wrote
and directed it.
RATING: B-

The Lovely Bones
Peter Jackson misfires on Alice Sebold's novel.
RATING: C

The Blind Side
Sandra Bullock deserved her Razzie for this movie.
RATING: D

Anil · Posted: Sun Apr 25, 2010 7:44 pm Post subject:

DEFENDOR
Kick-ass for grown-ups.
A+
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Marc · Posted: Mon May 10, 2010 12:46 pm Post subject:

The Slammin' Salmon
The Broken Lizard comedy troupe's zany
comedy about a Miami restaurant.
RATING: B

The Descent 2
Stars the same lady as the first one, but
was written and directed by someone new.
RATING: C

It's Complicated
John Krasinski makes this film watchable.
RATING: C

Precious
No way this picture should have been nominated
for any awards at all. Don't believe the hype!
RATING: D

Mike I · Jadepocalypse Head of Security

Wow... no Academy love from Marc lately.

Anil · Posted: Mon May 10, 2010 12:59 pm Post subject:

They snubbed him a couple years ago, and things just haven't been the same ever since.
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Marc · Posted: Sun May 23, 2010 8:44 am Post subject:

Defendor
An everyday guy believes he's a superhero.
RATING: B

The Messenger
A drama about two soldiers on the Casualty Notification Team.
RATING: B

Leap Year
A women goes to Ireland to follow an Irish tradition and propose
to her boyfriend on Leap Day, but gets to know another man who
is helping her get to Dublin. Stars Amy Adams (Junebug).
RATING: C

Edge of Darkness
That Mel Gibson suspense-thriller ...
RATING: C-

The Left Bank
A Belgium horror movie about a young women who moves into
her boyfriend's apartment in a town filled with dark secrets.
RATING: D

Anil · Posted: Sun May 23, 2010 6:02 pm Post subject:

Where'd Defendor lose points?
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Marc · Posted: Mon May 24, 2010 12:55 pm Post subject:

Marc · Posted: Sun Jun 06, 2010 2:54 pm Post subject:

Deadly Impact
A cat and mouse game between a police officer and an
assassin. Stars Sean Patrick Flanery & Joe Pantoliano.
RATING: B

Taking Woodstock
Based on the true story about how Woodstock took place.
RATING: B-

The Road
That movie based on Cormac McCarthy's post-apocalyptic
novel and starring Viggo Mortensen.
RATING: C

Brothers
A women who thinks her husband died in combat starts
to have feelings for his brother. It stars Jake Gyllenhaal,
Tobey Maguire and Natalie Portman.
RATING: D

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