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Top Five - Chris Rock was awesome in this movie!!! Funny and serious at times, worth a watch!!! 7.5/10

A Walk Among Tombstones - I enjoy Liam Neeson and his movie's but this one wasn't that good to me. To me I've seen this all before in a better movie. 5/10

On Christmas day, one of my kids noticed that the landlord had all 3 Bourne movies on DVD sitting on his shelf. Yup - we watched them all that afternoon. The kids said they had a great time binge watching the series. (shrug)

Grand Piano 7/10
Hesher 10/10
Equalizer 8/10

The woman in Black 2 - Sequel that wasn't very gooooood. 6/10.

The interview 2/10

The Quiet Ones - 4/10 Thought it was going to be a lot scarier. Interesting storyline. Terrible acting and special effects. Glad it was free on Epix.

The Equalizer - One of the best movies I've seen Denzel in, in a long time, on similar grounds as Taken and the Jason Bourne series, was good seeing him kick some ass! 9/10

Mockingjay Part 1 - 8/10 - It's equally as good as the first two, even though the format is WAY different. I also felt like the good majority of the movie was made up of talking scenes, and not a whole lot of action. I really don't wanna wait until November to find out how it ends And no, I don't read the books.

The judge 8/10 amazing movie one of the best movies I have seen in a long time.

Solomon Kane - 2.5/5

This had an interesting set of characters and some good, non-passe non-cliche dialog, but poor writing overall and way too many convenient happenings were used to advance the story.

Dracula Untold - 2/5

The main guy and girl actually did a good job here, but like the above, the writing was poor overall and there were just too many convenient coincidences used to resolve situations or move the plot. As the credits rolled all I could think was that I just watched an over-produced fanfic based on a high school student's ill-researched report on Vlad Tepes.

The Interview - 2.5/5

I felt like James Franco did a really good job as the talk show character, and he had a couple chuckle-worthy moments, but overall the movie was not funny to me. In fact, it all felt aggressively pointless. The funniest part to me was Eminem's deadpan cameo in the beginning. Seth Rogan doing butt-things with an object felt like some metaphor for his career.

Outcast - 3.25/5

Despite Nicholas Cage being in this, the focus was more on Hayden Christensen's character as a jaded ex-Crusader. The acting was good, the characters had some interest, and overall I thought the writing was well-done. The story jumped around too much, though, and the quality of sets & action was high in some scenes and low in others. Recommended to fans of Kingdom of Heaven, Valhalla Rising, Season of the Witch and other, more tame Nic Cage fare.

The Equalizer - 2.5/5

This movie wasn't bad at all but it felt like a generic, by-the-numbers Denzel Washington action flick. It's been done before--he's a good guy trying really hard to be a good guy despite an uber-violent past, and suddenly his talents for killing have to be used to right some local wrongs. If you're a fan of Man on Fire, Unstoppable, Training Day, or The Manchurian Candidate then this will be right up your alley.

Dragon Age: Dawn of the Seeker - 4/5

This film was done by a Japanese anime studio and in a lot of ways it shows, especially in character nuances, but overall they captured the feel of the Dragon Age universe very well and present here a twisting, interesting background for the character Cassandra Pentaghast. Early on in DA Inquisition, you meet her and she is a stern, puritanical warrior that doesn't seem to get along with anyone, but in this movie you see her when she is younger, more idealistic and less reserved (not to mention a lot more feminine). She uncovers a plot to destroy the Chantry and during her adventures it becomes clear why there is such a separation between the Templar and the Seekers in the world. The film's action is great and the CG visuals are beautiful. Highly recommended to Dragon Age fans. My only complaints are that most of the magi never do anything big and epic with their magic, instead just throwing little bolts and swinging sticks, and that they didn't get the same voice actress for Cassandra that was in the game, although the girl they did get does a good imitation (she is also the actress that does Lilith's voice in the Borderlands games).

The Equalizer - It's good just too long for me to love it!!! Denzel kicks ass even at 60. 7/10

These were from the last two weeks; they’re also ranked from best to worst

“Really Good”

Lone Survivor (Blu-ray, 2nd viewing) – It’s one of my favorite war movies, and one of the better films released in the last few years to me. The acting is on point, and Berg does an excellent job overall of translating the novel to film. Wahlberg is good as Marcus, Kitsch and Foster are the best to me, with their portrayals of Axe and Murph, respectively. The 30-40 minute sequence when they make contact with the Taliban is second only to the opening scene in Saving Private Ryan. I believe if Berg had made a better opening sequence (first 40 minutes or so) and a better ending (last 30 minutes or so), it would be a top-tier film for me. As it stands, it’s a great movie, though.
8.5/10

Shame (Blu-ray, 1st viewing) – I thought this was excellent, another great film for McQueen. It’s wonderfully acted by Fassbender and Mulligan. Fassbender played a sex addict, whose routine is destroyed when Mulligan, his sister, moves in with him for a period. It’s not an easy watch, but it does an excellent job at capturing addiction and the struggle that all addicts face. Highly recommended.
8/10

“Good”

Waterworld (Blu-ray, 1st viewing) – I have to say I was pleasantly surprised by this one. I’ve always read about it being a huge disappointment, both financially and critically, but I enjoyed it quite a bit. Costner is one of my favorite actors, Hopper is never better than when he gets to full crazy as a villain, and there’s just enough of that Mad Max feel to it for it to work well with my tastes. I think it was a victim of a bloated budget and trying to do a bit too much. You have to really admire its ambition, but a longer film or a sequel would have helped a lot.
7.5/10

World Trade Center (Blu-ray, 1st viewing) – It’s one of those kind of movies that would really have to screw up to not at least be decent. Fortunately, it’s well acted and focuses on a specific enough piece of the event to be something different than the other films set on that day. I generally like everything Oliver Stone puts out, so this gets an easy recommendation from me. 7/10

“Decent, slightly above average to average films”

Species (Blu-ray, 1st viewing) – Plays out sort of like a combination of Alien and Basic Instinct, having the science fiction aspect of the former, and the erotica of the latter. The acting is decent, the concept is okay, and it moves briskly along. It didn’t redefine sci-fi, but genre fans will still find it a fun watch.
6.5/10

We Own the Night (Blu-ray, 1st viewing) – Well acted, but otherwise a very by the numbers cop drama. Phoenix and Wahlberg are brothers who are on opposite sides of the law to begin with, but after a chain of events, Phoenix ends up becoming a police officer. I found that it made for a better familial drama than anything else.
6.5/10

Eight Below (Blu-ray, 1st viewing) – I mostly just picked this up because it starred Paul Walker, who I usually enjoy. He’s in the central role, but it really focuses at least as much on the dogs, which really make the film. After being abandoned in the Artic, most of the dogs are somehow able to persevere in the terrible climate, with limited food, shelter, and water. You have to really admire the husky; it can work longer and harder than most every other create, all the while with very limited resources and in horrendous conditions.
6.5/10

Red Riding Hood (Blu-ray, 1st viewing) – Actually not that bad; I liked it more than most young adult fantasy that’s getting churned out lately. It makes for a decent whodunit, as the wolf is pretty well hidden. There are lots of red herrings throughout, and the reveal is a little underwhelming though. The romance isn’t particularly well done or portrayed, but fortunately isn’t a large enough focus to derail things too much.
6.5/10

Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps (Blu-ray, 1st viewing) – Definitely not on par with Wall Street. I’m not a financially savvy guy, but this one was much harder for me to follow than the original film was. Also, they would have been better served focusing a bit more on Gekko’s rise than so much time with Lebeouf and Brolin. I think with a better story this could have been a good film; the 2008 economic collapse could have made a better backdrop for Gekko’s return to power. 6/10

Conan: The Destroyer (Blu-ray, 1st viewing) – Not quite as epic as the first film, but still a decent little action film. This one’s probably more quotable than the original, so there is that to consider.
6/10

Sin City: A Dame to Kill For (Blu-ray, 1st viewing) – I liked the original a pretty good bit, so I was excited for this. The stories in this are not as well told, and the key, central characters from the first film play too small a role for it to work real well. The short opening sequence that features Marv is easily my favorite piece. Alba and Brolin are both talented actors, but they didn’t add much to their respective story lines. It’s not a bad watch, but it’s definitely not on par with the original film.
6/10

Ghostbusters II (Blu-ray, 1st viewing) – I’m not quite as gung ho over these as most people are, but I thought this was a decent comedy. If you took away Bill Murray and Rick Moranis, there wouldn’t be much for me, but their comedic talents make it more enjoyable.
6/10

“Passable, slightly below average”

Rambo, Part II (Blu-ray, 1st viewing) – pretty good action movie, but I still like the first movie better. This one has a very brief set-up, and then it’s just off with Rambo and the killing. I prefer Stallone’s later work, where he actually has a few lines beyond just the grumbles and guttural noises he makes in the Rambo films. He won’t be confused with the best actors of the generation, but he’s more than the Segals and Van Damme’s of the world. Passes the time well enough, but there are better pure action movies from the 80s to me.
5.5/10

Midnight Meat Train (Blu-ray, 1st viewing) – Wanted to like it more than I did, but the reveal is given a little too late, and it fails to capitalize on the potential.
5.5/10

Rambo, Part III (Blu-ray, 1st viewing) – I had always heard this was a huge step down from the second film, but I thought it was about level. It’s a little cornier than the first two films, but there’s plenty of action. Nothing special, but fans of action movies will find it serviceable.
5/10

The Craft (Blu-ray, 1st viewing) – worth a watch, but not in there with the best of the “teen” horror films of the 90s. It’s a decent premise, but is wasted on a hokey story, and some wishy-washy acting from the leads.
5/10

“Poor and Really Bad”

Tusk (Blu-ray, 1st viewing) – Could have been better than it was, but it gets a little too self-referential for me, and it tries a little too hard at times. In the beginning, before it goes completely off the rails, it’s surprisingly creepy, and Parks is excellent as a sadistic psychopath. However, once the transformation begins, it was all downhill from there for me.
4/10

That’s My Boy (Blu-ray, 1st viewing) – Overall a pretty obnoxious comedy; not down there with the worst of the worst from Sandler, but definitely not something you should go out of your way to see. I still like Sandler, and I figured with Sandberg being included, it would have to be at least decent, but I was unfortunately mistaken. The only thing has going for it is that Milo Ventimiglia has a fairly significant part.
3/10

“Terrible and Awful – do no watch these, save yourself”

Apollo 18 (Blu-ray, 1st viewing) – Pretty bad, not A Haunted House bad, but pretty close. There are a few decent scenes, but the poor camera footage (some is intentional) and predictability really hurt it. The overall concept is decent, but it just isn’t executed very well.
2/10

A Haunted House (Blu-ray, 1st viewing) – terrible, not worth seeing for any quality; it’s not in any way scary or even remotely funny. The fact that there is a sequel speaks volumes for the downward spiral the human race is in.
1/10

Doctor Who Frontier in Space 8/10
Doctor Who Planet of The Daleks 7/10
Pumpkin Head 7/10