Re: Rate the last movie you saw.
06/23/13 5:03 pm | #4378
The Switch (Blu-ray, 1st viewing) – not really much to say about this one; it’s a very average romantic comedy. It benefits from Jason Bateman, but he doesn’t really have the opportunity to shine very much. I think people who are a fan of this genre would also say it’s very average.
5/10
All the Right Moves (Blu-ray, 1st viewing) – it’s a decent coming of age film from the early 80s. The town I grew up in wasn’t quite as fanatical about football, but I can certainly relate to that sort of environment. It makes an extracurricular activity seem like a job.
5/10
Spiral (DVD, 1st viewing) – I really liked Adam’s Green slasher, Hatchet. This is definitely a much more subtle psychological horror flick, if it’s even considered horror. Joel David Moore shines as the telemarketer who’s a bit socially awkward.
6/10
Brick (DVD, 1st viewing) – I can certainly appreciate that it succeeds as a pseudo-spoof of the noir genre, but it wasn’t really my thing. JGL is good, but nothing else really did much for me.
5/10
Dylan Dog: Dead of Night (Blu-ray, 1st viewing) – It has many problems, but I definitely didn’t think it was unwatchable as the critics did. Brandon Routh has had zero attention since Superman Returns, which is a shame because I think he’s a decent actor. This movie is a decent blend of horror and comedy, but don’t expect much in the story department. The concept has a lot of potential, though.
5.5/10
One Missed Call (Blu-ray, 1st viewing) – I got this one real cheap ($4), so I wasn’t expecting too terribly much from it. I thought it was a pretty by the numbers horror, but it did have some decent scares throughout. I was extremely surprised to see that it has a 0% on Rottentomatoes. Come on, folks, it’s not that unwatchable.
5/10
Man of Steel (Theater, 1st viewing) – I think I need to watch it again to really give it a more honest critique. I was just so enthralled by the visuals at times; it was easy to overlook the story. I wasn’t too crazy with about how it skipped around, but all of it tied together well. I don’t think I like it quite as much as the Batman trilogy, but it’s still a fantastic entry in the CBM genre. I thought all of the casting was good, especially Cavill and Shannon. I would love to see Cavill star in a Superman trilogy, and then become Bond on down the road. Anyway, I think it’s my favorite movie of the summer so far, and that’s comparing it to Iron Man III and Star Trek: Into Darkness, which were both excellent summer blockbusters to me. I can’t wait to check this one out again when it comes out on Blu-ray. I think the critics who were looking for a very cerebral Superman movie were the ones disappointed. It has decent depth, but it’s more a popcorn flick than a tome on morality; which I’m more than happy with.
8.5/10
Premium Rush (Blu-ray, 1st viewing) – I had read a lot of good buzz about this, but it fell on the backburner to some of the bigger releases from last year. It may seem like a corny concept initially, but it’s surprisingly grounded and refreshing. It’s not the most intelligent movie I’ve seen, but it’s definitely a lot of fun.
7.5/10
Snitch (Blu-ray, 1st viewing) – I’m a huge fan of The Rock, and I think he’s more than proven he can be a good lead. Although I think he’s solid in this, it’s just a little too familiar in its execution to have a lasting impact. It does benefit from Bernthal and Pepper, but it mostly just sidles into mediocrity. It’s worth a rental if you’re a fan of The Rock.
6/10
It's like they didn't realize what they had in him for the first one as his talents are highlighted much more in the sequel. Crazy that it took them 11 years to get around to making the first sequel and them shot thru a handful more in only a few years.
