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MIKE’S MINI REVIEWS (LAST UPDATE 01/13/2019 06:35 AM)
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MIKE'S RATING LEGEND: 4 = EXCELLENT, 3 = VERY GOOD, 2 = GOOD, 1 = FAIR, 0 = POOR
FILM TITLE (ALPHABETICAL) AND MPAA RATING |
MIKE'S RATING |
MOST RECENT REVIEWS |
Ant-Man and the Wasp (PG-13) |
3 |
A blast,
one of the most fun films I have ever seen, fast moving and funny all-star
Marvel film |
Aquaman (PG-13) |
2 |
Fun
DC comics underwater adventure movie that studios don't make much anymore |
Avengers:
Infinity War |
3 |
Powerful
and emotional part one of the battle between the Avengers and Thanos |
The Commuter |
2 |
Suspenseful
and puzzle filled thriller with Liam
Neeson in a familiar but welcome role |
Crazy
Rich Asians |
2 |
An
entertaining romantic comedy drama where our heroine feels like an
outsider |
Creed |
3 |
I liked the sequel even better than the first continuation of the Rocky saga, had more story and emotion |
Dunkirk (PG-13) |
4 |
An amazing, harrowing true story
of WWII troops evacuated from the beach at Dunkirk, best film of the year |
The
Greatest Showman |
2 |
Romanticized
version of P.T. Barnum's life, but to my surprise, I liked it very much
and the songs were memorable |
Green Book (PG-13) |
4 |
Emotional and sometimes funny true story about a white driver taking an African-American pianist on a tour of the 1960's US south |
Incredibles 2 (PG) |
4 |
Dare I say it, its even better than the first, incredible sequel |
Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom (PG-13) |
2 |
|
Kin |
2 |
Interesting
mix of family drama, road film and sci-fi action |
Mary
Poppins Returns |
2 |
Takes
awhile to get going but its nostalgic and fun especially the animated
sequence |
The
Meg |
2 |
Movie
starts as an underwater adventure then changes into a fun shark attack
feature |
Mission: Impossible Fallout (PG-13) |
3 |
Yes
I
am saying it again, probably the best Mission Impossible yet, with a plot
that references most of the other installments, has great stunts and
action |
Murder
on the Orient Express |
3 |
Enjoyable Agatha Christie remake with excellent direction by Kenneth Branagh |
Ocean’s
8 |
2 |
Good, not as great as 11 or 13, but has an interesting heist at the Metropolitan Museum |
Operation
Finale |
3 |
Suspenseful true story of the capture of Nazi war criminal Adolph Eichmann |
Rampage (PG-13) |
1-1/2 |
Loud,
dumb but fun giant monster and disaster movie mix |
Skyscraper (PG-13) |
1 |
OK
terrorist/disaster thriller, I felt like I had seen everything before in
better films |
Spider-Man: Homecoming (PG-13) |
2 |
It's fun and more like a
Marvel Avengers spinoff, Michael Keaton is a great villain |
Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse (PG-13) |
2 |
It
was a fun animated movie, the post-credits scene was the funniest though,
and a nice Stan Lee cameo |
Solo:
A Star Wars Story |
2 |
Despite
the boxoffice, I liked it better than than all the other newer Star Wars
films, felt like one of the originals |
Tomb Raider (PG-13) |
2 |
New
version is a good old fashioned adventure film that Hollywood doesn't make
much anymore |
FILM TITLE
|
MIKE'S RATING |
REVIEW |
2012
|
2 |
One of my weaknesses is for big disaster movies, of course there's stuff that you don't believe, but its still fun |
21
|
2 |
Suspenseful tale based on a true story about a professor and his students who discover blackjack card counting |
A Beautiful Mind (PG-13) |
4 |
Excellent and moving film with
a powerful performance by Russell Crowe |
A United Kingdom (PG-13) |
4 |
Excellent, powerful true story
of the prince of Botswana marrying a white English woman |
The
A-Team |
2 |
Loud, goofy action adventure, but its fun, although quick-cut editing diminishes the action scenes |
About A Boy (PG-13) |
2 |
Different for Hugh Grant,
shows a little more depth than usual, the film is very British in style
and dialogue |
Accepted |
2 |
Funny, goofy and entertaining college comedy, star Justin Long has excellent comic timing |
A.I.: Artificial Intelligence (PG-13) |
1-1/2 |
Classy acting and special
effects but depressing with a manipulative ending |
After the Sunset (PG-13) |
2 |
Fun and fast paced jewel caper
suspense-comedy that's probably not for kids |
Against the Ropes (PG-13) |
2 |
Interesting true story of the
first female boxing manager, it's a good change of pace role for Meg
Ryan |
Agent Cody Banks (PG) |
2 |
Fun family film, great for spy
movie fans and better than Spy Kids |
Agent Cody Banks 2: Destination London (PG) |
2 |
It's a fun spy film, with Cody
a fish out of water in London, but the first one is still a little
better |
The Alamo (PG-13) |
3 |
Well done historical epic
shows events before and after the famous siege, Thornton is great as Davy
Crockett |
Alex
Rider: Operation Stormbreaker |
2 |
A junior James Bond spy adventure with many fights and good action scenes, it's fast paced and fun |
Alien Vs. Predator (PG-13) |
2 |
Thrill ride about a human
expedition that runs into a war between the 2 alien species, has some gore
though |
Amelia |
3 |
They don't make them like this anymore, an involving old fashioned true adventure story |
America’s Sweethearts (PG-13) |
1 |
Good actors but unlikable
characters and not very funny |
American Outlaws (PG-13) |
2 |
Not realistic, but fun if you
don’t take it too seriously |
Anacondas: The Hunt For the
Blood Orchid |
2 |
Fun and suspenseful giant snake movie with only a reference to the original; and it actually has a plot |
Anchorman |
1 |
Just when you thought a PG-13 film couldn't get more crude, but it does have funny moments, it's NOT for kids |
Ant-Man (PG-13) |
2 |
A blast, fun and entertaining,
Michael Douglas' presence elevates the film |
Ant-Man and the Wasp (PG-13) |
3 |
A blast,
one of the most fun films I have ever seen, fast moving and funny all-star
Marvel film |
Antitrust |
2 |
Feels like you've seen it
before, but it is still suspenseful and has a few twists |
Aquaman (PG-13) |
2 |
Fun
DC comics underwater adventure movie that studios don't make much anymore |
Armored |
1-1/2 |
Has an interesting heist story but it fails in the execution, good actors are wasted |
Arrival (PG-13) |
4 |
Excellent, understated and
powerful story of a linguist communicating with aliens |
The
Artist |
4 |
Moving and wonderful throwback
silent romance that pays tribute to film history |
Atlantis: The Lost Empire (PG) |
2 |
Michael J. Fox and animation
are fine but story is not as involving as Tarzan |
August Rush |
2 |
Fantasy musical drama about a boy trying to find his parents, go with it and try not to question too much |
Austin Powers in Goldmember
(PG-13) |
2 |
Entertaining and still funny
for fans, for a third film |
Australia |
2 |
A little too long of an epic, Hugh Jackman was cool, but the film felt like a combination of 3 other features |
Avatar |
3 |
Epic sci-fi adventure mirroring the plight of many native peoples displaced by a larger civilization, and you must see it in 3-D |
Marvel's The Avengers
|
4 |
This is one of my favorite
comic book movies ever, very entertaining, I've seen it many times |
Avengers: Age of Ultron (PG-13) |
2 |
Could have used a main flesh
and blood villain instead of a CGI one, but its fun and thought provoking |
Avengers:
Infinity War |
3 |
Powerful
and emotional part one of the battle between the Avengers and Thanos |
Bad Company (PG-13) |
2 |
More suspenseful than
expected, funny in parts and fast moving |
Bandits
|
3 |
Funniest movie of its year,
clever, another great film from Barry Levinson |
Batman Begins
|
4 |
Wow!, much better than the
other sequels and more realistic than all the others |
The
Dark Knight |
4 |
Just as great as Batman Begins, but even deeper and more menacing, excellent performances, but it was a little long with too many climaxes |
The
Dark Knight |
3 |
I still prefer Batman Begins, but it has great scenes and chases, second act is slow though |
Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice (PG-13) |
3 |
I know the film has problems
but its a blast seeing the heroes together, with Wonder Woman as
an added bonus |
Battle: Los Angeles
|
2 |
Started off shallow but
eventually centered on the main characters motivations |
Bedtime Stories
|
1 |
Alright but mean spirited so called family fantasy comedy with Adam Sandler |
Bee
Movie |
3 |
Much funnier than expected, great animation, you have to see it especially if you are a Jerry Seinfeld fan |
Behind Enemy Lines
|
1 |
Jumpy camera work but
interesting setting and acting |
Ben-Hur |
2 |
Even
though critics hated it, the movie still had spectacular moments like the
chariot race |
Bend
It Like Beckham |
3 |
Feel-good family sports
drama |
Beyond A Reasonable Doubt
|
1 |
Shocking and unconvincing
ending negates the rest of this talky, but sometimes interesting
drama |
The
Big Bounce |
1 |
Amiable caper-comedy, but I expected it to be funnier and faster moving, it was a little too talky |
Big
Fish |
1 |
Critics will hate me for this,
but I found this fantasy-dram |
Big
Trouble |
0 |
I
normally like Barry Sonnenfeld’s films but this was unfunny, stay
away |
Black
Knight |
2 |
Not a critics film but funnier
than most Martin Lawrence comedies |
The
Blind Side |
3 |
Moving true story of the mom
and her family who adopted a future NFL player, based on the life of
Michael Oher |
Bolt
|
3 |
Exciting and involving animated story about a TV star dog who thinks he's a hero in real life too |
The Boss Baby |
1-1/2 |
Funny
but has some weird concepts of where babies come from and who their
enemies are |
The
Bounty Hunter |
0 |
A
major embarrassment for all involved, the music is particularly horrible,
its filled with unsavory characters |
The Bourne Identity (PG-13) |
2 |
Complex spy thriller with
surprising bursts of violence, not for kids |
The Bourne Supremacy (PG-13) |
2 |
Spectacular
car chase and the rest is very good too, great cast as usual |
The
Bourne Ultimatum |
3 |
Too much quick cut editing, but the film is relentlessly paced, has a great cast and some great chases |
The Bourne Legacy |
2 |
Interesting
continuation of the Bourne saga, it is a little slow moving but has a
great motorcycle chase |
Jason
Bourne |
3 |
Much quick cut editing again, but its great to see Matt Damon again, and the film is relentlessly paced |
The
Boy In the Striped Pajamas |
3 |
Moving, sad but very interesting what-if story about a German commander's family living near a concentration camp |
Brave (PG) |
2 |
Not the best Pixar film ever but the best animated film of the year |
Bringing Down the House
|
3 |
Funniest and best Steve Martin
comedy in a long time |
The
Bucket List |
3 |
Very moving and very sad but at times very funny story about 2 dying men who finally decide to live a little |
Cafe Society |
3 |
Wonderful
and charming period romantic comedy drama by Woody Allen |
Calendar Girls
|
3 |
Very funny true story about
English women over 50 posing for a calendar |
Captain America: The First
Avenger |
2 |
More dramatic comic book
adaptation than most, it reminded me of The Rocketeer or Raiders, a good
lead up to The Avengers |
Captain America: The Winter
Soldier |
3 |
A
good complex conspiracy story with Robert Redford in a large role, has
much action of course |
Captain America: Civil War |
3 |
It
was depressing to see our heroes fighting but it was also fun to see them
use their abilities against each other, its really another Avengers film |
Captain Phillips (PG-13) |
3 |
Harrowing
true modern piracy story with a great performance by Tom Hanks |
Carriers (PG-13) |
2 |
Suspenseful and sometimes
scary end of the world virus thriller with Chris Pine |
Casino Royale (2006) (PG-13) |
3 |
More intense and violent James Bond adventure that sticks closer to Ian Fleming's book, the action set-pieces are spectacular, Daniel Craig is fine as Bond |
The
Cat In The Hat |
|
Starts slow but gets fun in
the second half, spectacular sets and colors, it could have been much
better |
Cats & Dogs: The Revenge of Kitty Galore (PG-13) |
1 |
O.K. family adventure with
cute dogs, but I went for the great new 3 minute Roadrunner short: its a
blast |
Catch
Me If You Can |
4 |
Best film I have seen this
year, true story, great acting, a pleasure |
Cellular
|
3 |
Original, interesting and suspenseful hostage drama where you don't know what is going to happen next |
Central
Intelligence |
1 |
Ok, it was funny but dumb and Dwayne Johnson's character was too goofy |
Charlie and the Chocolate
Factory |
2 |
Fun with great visuals, but
somewhat pointless if you have seen the original many times and loved
it |
Charlotte's Web |
2 |
Live-action remake of the children's story is involving and the animals and the visual effects are fine |
Cheaper By the Dozen (2003)
|
2 |
Nice comedy-drama remake, has
some hilarious moments and teaches families life lessons |
Cheaper By the Dozen 2
|
1-1/2 |
Sequel brings the family on
vacation to a lake and rivalry with another large family, first film was a
little better |
Chicken Little |
2 |
Fun telling of a children's
fable made even better by the excellent Disney Digital 3-D
presentation |
The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe (PG) |
3 |
Magical adventure fantasy
based on the C.S. Lewis book, made even better by digital projection
|
The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian (PG) |
3 |
Darker, faster moving with more battle scenes, the children are tougher this time, I liked it better |
The Chronicles of Narnia: Voyage of the Dawn Treader (PG) |
2 |
Fun continuation of the saga, it does not have all the same characters this time though |
Cinderella Man
|
4 |
Sad but eventually uplifting
true story about champion boxer James J. Braddock, with excellent
performances |
City of Ember (PG) |
2 |
Interesting post-apocalyptic story about an underground civilization, has great sets |
Clash
of the Titans |
2 |
Fun, action packed remake of
1981 mythology spectacular, has many good actors |
Wrath
of the Titans |
2 |
Better than the first with a
father-son theme and more screen time with Liam Neeson and Ralph
Fiennes |
Clockstoppers |
2 |
Fun family movie with neat
visuals, but could have used a better time travel explanation |
Cloudy with a Chance of
Meatballs |
3 |
Funniest animated film of the
year, with some clever and twisted moments |
Cloverfield |
1 |
I usually always love giant monster movies, but after 45 minutes I had motion sickness, it could have been a good movie if the camera didn't move so much |
The Commuter |
2 |
Suspenseful
and puzzle filled thriller with Liam
Neeson in a familiar but welcome role |
The
Conspirator |
4 |
Brilliant and gripping true
story about the woman wrongly accused in Abraham Lincoln's
assassination |
The
Core |
2 |
For lovers of disaster movies,
was about as fun as Armageddon |
Corky
Romano |
1 |
Dumb-funny in parts but
childish mob spoof |
The
Count of Monte Cristo |
3 |
Involving, old-fashioned
adventure based on the novel |
Cowboys & Aliens
|
2 |
Fun graphic novel adaptation
with a great cast and lots of fights and chases |
Crazy
on the Outside |
2 |
Quirky, all-star Tim Allen
comedy drama is better when it focuses on the romance
aspects |
Crazy
Rich Asians |
2 |
An
entertaining romantic comedy drama where our heroine feels like an
outsider |
Crocodile Hunter: Collision
Course |
2 |
Fun and suspenseful like the
show; with a CIA plot |
Daddy
Day Care |
2 |
Very funny Eddie Murphy family
comedy, just don’t take it too seriously |
Date
Night |
2 |
Has some hilarious moments
spread out, but the actors are better than the film |
The Day After Tomorrow (PG-13) |
2 |
Spectacular visual effects,
especially of NYC, drive disaster film |
The
Day the Earth Stood Still (2008) |
2 |
Great special effects and an interesting plot updated from the original 1951 film, Keanu Reeves is perfect as an alien |
Dear
John |
2 |
I
found myself caught up in the romance, but like every other Nicholas
Sparks adaptation, its manipulative |
Deja
Vu |
3 |
Mystery-suspense time travel thriller gets you caught up in its premise and takes you for the ride, it's wild |
Despicable Me |
2 |
Clever and fun 3-D animated
tale of a arch villain with children, the minions are very cute and
funny |
Despicable Me 2 |
2 |
Much funnier than the first,
again we love the minions and the plot is also fun and engaging |
Despicable Me 3 |
2 |
Very
funny and not boring for a minute, Gru is married now and finds out he has
a brother |
Minions |
1-1/2 |
OK
spinoff with fun moments, but movie comes alive at the end once Gru joins
the story |
The
Devil Wears Prada |
3 |
Probably based in truth, this fine comedy drama has good performances but the boss' character is very annoying |
Dickie Roberts: Former Child Star (PG-13) |
2 |
Funny David Spade comedy,
which gets serious and has a great end title credits sequence |
Did
You Hear About the Morgans? |
2 |
Fun romantic comedy about
witness relocation, you can't take it too seriously |
Die
Another Day |
2 |
Fun James Bond film is packed
with action and references to the other Bonds |
Domestic Disturbance
|
2 |
Standard but involving mother
and son in jeopardy film |
Dr.
Dolittle |
3 |
Very funny and at times
hilarious, with great animal voices, a clean movie, it could have been
PG |
Dr.
Dolittle 2 |
2 |
Not as funny as the first but
a nice clean movie for the kids with an environmental message |
Dreamgirls |
3 |
Fine musical based on the Broadway play, though we liked the songs in the first half of the film more |
The
Dukes of Hazzard |
1 |
Fun, just like the TV show, except for more emphasis on bad language and the moonshine running |
Dumb and Dumber To |
2 |
Not
as funny as the first and with dirtier jokes, its not for kids |
Dunkirk (PG-13) |
4 |
An amazing, harrowing true story
of WWII troops evacuated from the beach at Dunkirk, best film of the year |
Duplex |
1 |
Very dark and twisted black
comedy with some very funny moments |
Duplicity |
1 |
Overcomplicated with too many flashbacks, destroys the narrative flow |
Eagle
Eye |
2 |
Suspenseful mystery action thriller where you are kept guessing about the plot until about two thirds into it |
Earth
|
3 |
First Disneynature release has
impressive and affecting true life animal stories |
Easy
Virtue |
1 |
Good actors are wasted playing
strange and unlikable characters |
Eight
Below |
3 |
Real life adventure tale about dogs left alone to survive in Antarctica, suspenseful and sad, very well done |
Eight
Legged Freaks |
2 |
Fun and scary, fast paced
large spider action-comedy |
The
Emperor’s Club |
3 |
Great acting by Kevin Kline,
the story gets you involved |
Enchanted |
2 |
A little twisted and very funny live-action/animated fantasy, its so entertaining I've seen it many times |
Everybody's Fine
|
1/2 |
I
wanted to stop this film after a 1/2 hour, interesting since it starred
Robert DeNiro, but his character was annoying, and the film was too
sentimental and manipulating |
Evolution (PG-13) |
3 |
My
favorite movie of the summer, underrated and fun like Men In
Black |
The
Express |
3 |
Involving true sports story
about the first black man to win the Heisman Trophy |
Fair
Game |
3 |
Sad, powerful true story of
Valerie Plame who was wrongly outed as a CIA agent by the U.S.
government |
Fantastic Four
|
2 |
What a blast! A fun superhero
adventure, fast moving and entertaining with great special
effects |
Fantastic Four: Rise of the
Silver Surfer |
2 |
I
liked it as much as the first, it's a good time at the movies, the Surfer
is very cool |
Fantastic Four (2015) (PG-13) |
1 |
It
started out a little slow but interesting and then fell apart with
mediocre special effects, story and villain |
The
Fast and the Furious |
1-1/2 |
Not big on substance, story or
acting but fun with great car chases |
Fast
& Furious |
2 |
Better than all the previous Fast
& Furious films, this one actually has a plot and had my heart racing
|
Fast
Five |
2 |
This Fast & Furious film
is more like an Ocean's Eleven film, has many car chases and crashes
|
Fast
& Furious 6 |
2 |
Sometimes overdone but very
entertaining with many fights and of course, chase scenes |
Furious
7 |
2 |
Overdone as usual, but fun and
a nice tribute to Paul Walker |
The
Fate of the Furious |
2 |
Charlize
Theron is a great villain and the film has very loud fights and chases, as
usual |
Final
Fantasy |
2 |
Breathtaking animation but not
fast moving or involving |
Finding Forrester
|
3 |
Moving story about misunderstood people who rise above a challenge and succeed in spite of themselves |
Finding Nemo |
4 |
Pixar |
Finding Neverland
|
4 |
Moving film about the man who wrote Peter Pan and the family who inspired him, Johnny Depp is excellent |
Firewall |
2 |
Don't listen to the critics, although it does have some holes in the plot its very suspenseful and involving |
Flash
of Genius |
3 |
Powerful true story about an
inventor fighting for recognition of his work with the Ford Motor
Co. |
Flight of the Phoenix (2004)
|
2 |
Suspenseful plane crash and survival drama with some holes in the plot but its still entertaining |
Fool's Gold |
1 |
It
should have been a straight adventure film, not a comedy, the humor here
is juvenile |
42 |
3 |
Uplifting
true baseball story about the first black player in the major leagues |
The
Founder |
3 |
Interesting
true story of Ray Kroc stealing McDonald's from the brothers who started
it, great performance from Michael Keaton |
Freaky Friday (2003)
|
2 |
Fast paced and fun Disney female body-switching movie |
Friday Night Lights
|
0 |
Unlikable, superficial characters and jumpy, sloppy camera work and direction gave me motion sickness |
Furry
Vengeance |
1/2 |
Dumb live action Looney Tunes
type family film, 1/2 star for the cute animals |
G.I.
Joe: The Rise of Cobra |
1-1/2 |
Acting is not very good, but fun action and special effects, especially when the Eiffel Tower fell |
G.I.
Joe: Retaliation |
1-1/2 |
Comparable to the first, it was action packed and the acting was a little better this time |
G-Force |
1-1/2 |
Fun CGI/live-action family story about guinea pigs who are government agents |
The
Game Plan |
1-1/2 |
Goofy but fun sports comedy with The Rock as a football player who finds out he has a daughter |
Get
Smart |
2 |
Fun and good natured update of the TV show, also has some action, Alan Arkin is tougher than expected |
Ghost
in the Shell |
1-1/2 |
Visually
striking but slow moving futuristic adventure about humans who are
cyber-enhanced |
The
Ghost Writer |
3 |
Interesting political thriller with very good performances but with an unsatisfying, ambiguous climax |
Glory
Road |
3 |
True story about a Texas college basketball team in 1966 that starts all black players, involving and funny |
Gods
and Generals |
3 |
Interesting and moving but a
little too long, great battle scenes |
Godzilla (2014) (PG-13) |
2 |
Watching this I felt like a kid again, especially during the giant monster scenes, its a fun monster/disaster movie |
Going in Style |
2 |
Very
funny comedy heist movie about 3 older men who lose their pensions and rob
a bank |
Good
Night, and Good Luck |
4 |
Understated but very powerful true story of Edward R. Murrow's battle with the communist witch hunt of the 50's |
Gravity (PG-13) |
2 |
Special effects are fine, but the film is cold and shallow in the character department |
The
Great Debaters |
3 |
True story about a black debate team in Texas in 1935, with excellent performances by the cast |
The
Greatest Game Ever Played |
3 |
True, very well made underdog golf story set at the U.S. Open in 1913, one of the best films of 2005 |
The
Greatest Showman |
2 |
Romanticized
version of P.T. Barnum's life, but to my surprise, I liked it very much
and the songs were memorable |
Green Book (PG-13) |
4 |
Emotional and sometimes funny true story about a white driver taking an African-American pianist on a tour of the 1960's US south |
Green
Lantern |
2 |
Another fun comic book adaptation, the film's visual effects are fantastic |
Gridiron Gang
|
2 |
Another involving sports true story about juvenile inmates who join a football team started by their counselor |
Grudge Match (PG-13) |
2 |
Very funny boxing comedy, its like adding DeNiro to a funnier Rocky film |
Guardians of the Galaxy (PG-13) |
3 |
This was the most fun I had at the movies in a long time, its a blast |
Gulliver's Travels
|
1 |
Sometimes funny but crude re-telling of the classic Swift story, we need a serious version sometime |
Hancock |
1 |
The first two thirds was fun, and then the film shifted into a drama that just didn't make much sense, the premise was strange for a superhero movie |
Hardball
|
1 |
Uplifting, partly true
baseball story |
Herbie: Fully Loaded
|
2 |
Fun and nostalgic continuation of The Love Bug franchise, Matt Dillon makes a good antagonist |
Hercules (PG-13) |
2 |
Fun action film with some good actors and battle scenes |
Hero
|
1 |
Critics again will hate me,
but I napped during parts of this overly "artsy" martial-arts
epic |
Hidalgo |
3 |
Rousing true adventure story
of a cowboy who enters a dangerous Arabian horse race |
Hidden
Figures |
3 |
Uplifting
untold true story of intelligent women who contributed to NASA space
missions |
High
Crimes |
2 |
Did he or didn’t he kind of
film, suspenseful, you need to follow the plot |
Hitch
|
2 |
Charming and funny romantic
comedy-drama, Will Smith is smooth and the film has some hilarious
moments |
The
Hitchhiker's Guide To the Galaxy |
1 |
Meandering, only occasionally
funny, way-out-there adaptation of Douglas Adams' book
|
Hollywood Ending
|
3 |
Definitely for Woody Allen
fans but this is funnier than most |
Home On the Range (PG) |
2 |
Fun and fast moving with hand
drawn animation, more like a Looney Tunes cartoon than a Disney |
The
Hours |
0 |
Interminable, boring,
disjointed, one of the worst Best Picture nominees ever |
How
To Train Your Dragon |
3 |
Delightful, imaginative and
soaring 3-D CGI animated Viking adventure, it was great in Imax
3D |
How To Train Your Dragon 2 (PG) |
3 |
Just
as good as the first with just as much awe as the first time |
The Hundred-Foot Journey |
3 |
Inspiring
take on the novel about the discovery of an Indian chef in France |
The Hunger Games |
2 |
Very
interesting but disturbing, I would not recommend it for children |
The Hunger Games: Catching
Fire |
2 |
Again
not for children, but it was very suspenseful and at times moving |
I,
Robot |
2 |
A
fast paced rush of a sci-fi movie with a message, the robots are
impressive |
I Am
Legend |
3 |
Newest version of The Last Man on Earth theme, its suspenseful and Will Smith's performance drives it |
I Am
Number Four |
1-1/2 |
Alright variation on the Superman theme: young alien on earth |
I Spy
|
1 |
Owen Wilson tries hard but the
plot is not great and it’s nothing like the show |
Ice
Age |
3 |
Better and funnier than
expected, only a notch below Shrek or Monsters, Inc. |
Ice
Age: The Meltdown |
2 |
Blue Sky Studios turned out another very good animated comedy, it's fast and funny and not boring at all |
Ice
Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs |
2 |
Better than the last Ice Age,
its suspenseful during the climax when |
Igor
|
2 |
Interesting animated monster comedy, definitely more for adults, with many famous voice talents |
In America (PG-13) |
1 |
Biographical documentary style story about Jim Sheridan's family, it's partly interesting but very strange |
In
the Heart of the Sea |
3 |
An
epic true adventure and survival story, well directed by Ron Howard |
The
Incredible Hulk |
3 |
Much better than the first, Edward Norton was a great choice for Banner, has great action and chases |
The Incredibles (PG) |
4 |
Incredible even for Pixar, funny, clever, fast paced animated superhero adventure for all ages, go see it |
Incredibles 2 (PG) |
4 |
Dare I say it, its even better than the first, incredible sequel |
Independence
Day: Resurgence |
2 |
Fun
and nostalgic sci-fi sequel, similar to the first |
Indiana Jones and the Kingdom
of the Crystal Skull |
3 |
Very nostalgic and enjoyable, Harrison Ford is still tough and great as Indy, has some great chases |
Inside
Out |
1 |
I
found myself strangely unattached to the film and fell asleep during it,
but everyone else in my group liked it |
The Interpreter (PG-13) |
3 |
Complex and literate political assassination thriller with 2 excellent lead performances |
Interstellar |
3 |
Interesting
and fascinating sci-fi with some surprises but its a little too long |
Into the Storm |
1-1/2 |
Great
visual effects but little story and sub-par acting |
Intolerable Cruelty (PG-13) |
1 |
Eccentric as usual for a Coen brothers film, it has some funny moments, but it's for certain tastes only |
The
Invasion |
2 |
Latest and in my opinion, favorite version of The Invasion of the Body Snatchers, very suspenseful with good chases |
Invincible |
3 |
Involving and inspiring true story about a bartender who ends up playing for the NFL Philadelphia Eagles |
Iron
Man |
3 |
One of the best comic book films ever, its very entertaining, Robert Downey is a blast |
Iron
Man |
2 |
Good but not great sequel, has trouble integrating all of its subplots, but Robert Downey is still great |
Iron
Man |
3 |
Now this was a great sequel unlike 2, even the villains were very funny and surprising |
The Island (2005) (PG-13) |
2 |
Wild, futuristic sci-fi
adventure reminds me of other films but it still has an interesting and
original premise |
The Italian Job (2003) (PG-13) |
3 |
Clever, fast paced,
suspenseful and sometimes funny caper film |
Jack Reacher |
2 |
More
of a mystery than an action film, but the story is interesting and it has
a great car chase |
Jack Reacher: Never Go Back |
2 |
Another
good action/mystery military thriller from Tom Cruise |
Jack Ryan: Shadow Recruit (PG-13) |
2 |
Good and suspenseful Jack Ryan prequel about Russians crashing America's economy |
Joe
Somebody |
2 |
Family comedy-drama, with Tim
Allen more sympathetic than usual |
Johnny English |
2 |
Funnier than the movie Bean,
fast moving spy spoof for Rowan Atkinson fans |
Johnny English
|
2 |
We actually thought it was funnier and faster paced than the first movie, again has some hilarious scenes |
John
Q |
2 |
Manipulative, but entertaining hostage drama with some good actors and suspense |
Journey To the Center of the
Earth 3D |
2 |
A fun adventure tale especially in 3-D, it made you jump sometimes, and it felt like you were on a 3-D ride |
Julie
& Julia |
2 |
Great Meryl Streep performance but both main characters are annoying, Julia's part of the story is better though |
Jumper |
2 |
Interesting, original and sometimes surprising sci-fi tale about teleporters, there's not enough explanation about why he has his powers, but its still fun |
The
Jungle Book 2 |
2 |
Better than expected for a
sequel, digital projection made it so sharp |
Jurassic Park (PG-13) |
4 |
Classic Spielberg suspense
thriller with groundbreaking and awe inspiring special effects, a must
see |
The Lost World: Jurassic Park (PG-13) |
2 |
Special effects are still
great, the story suffers a little, but Jeff Goldblum is a blast, the film
misses Sam Neill |
Jurassic Park III
|
2 |
Shorter, faster moving and
better than The Lost World |
Jurassic World (PG-13) |
2 |
|
Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom (PG-13) |
2 |
|
Justice
League |
2 |
A fun, not for critics DC superhero team up, I had a big smile on my face when it was over, stay until the end |
Juwanna Mann
|
2 |
Funnier than expected gender switching, for fans of goofy sports comedies |
K-19:
The Widowmaker |
2 |
Tense, suspenseful and true
Russian submarine story |
K-PAX
|
2 |
Understated but powerful with
excellent acting by Kevin Spacey and Jeff Bridges; a puzzle of a film |
Kate
& Leopold |
2 |
Clever time travel premise
with romance, comedy and suspense |
Keeping the Faith
|
3 |
Comedy-drama about a priest and a rabbi keeps you hooked with a fine story and acting |
Killers |
1 |
O.K. mixture of romantic comedy and spy thriller but you have to suspend your disbelief to like it |
Kin |
2 |
Interesting
mix of family drama, road film and sci-fi action |
King
Arthur |
2 |
Good re-telling of the origin of King Arthur, battle scenes are violent, but the film's acting has emotional impact |
King
Kong |
1-1/2 |
Unfortunately overlong and overindulgent with some very good but also some amazingly bad moments |
Kong: Skull Island (PG-13) |
2 |
It
was a combination of an old fashioned adventure mixed with a giant monster
movie, its a blast |
Knight and Day
|
2 |
For Cruise its similar to Mission Impossible franchise but with more goofy humor and situations, it is enjoyable |
Kung
Fu Panda |
2 |
Combination animated fun and martial arts epic mixed into a funny adventure, has memorable voice cast |
Ladder 49 |
3 |
Firefighter story felt more
real than Backdraft, some very suspenseful moments and good
acting |
The
Lake House |
2 |
Interesting and romantic time travel love story that reminded me of Frequency, it makes you think |
Land
of the Lost |
1-1/2 |
A goofy but fun time waster, nice mindless entertainment, not for kids though |
Lara
Croft: Tomb Raider |
2 |
Good lead role for Angelina
Jolie but film is slow in parts |
Lara Croft: Tomb Raider: The Cradle of Life (PG-13) |
1 |
First film is more
entertaining, the story was confusing, but this has some good action and
stunts |
Tomb Raider (PG-13) |
2 |
New
version is a good old fashioned adventure film that Hollywood doesn't make
much anymore |
Last Vegas (PG-13) |
2 |
Very funny all-star comedy, its great to see all these fine actors together, not for kids |
Laws of Attraction (PG-13) |
2 |
Funny romantic comedy about
bickering divorce attorneys who fall in love |
The
League of Extraordinary Gentlemen |
2 |
Different and interesting
action-adventure fantasy taking infamous literary figures and forming them
into a team |
Leap
Year |
1-1/2 |
Amy Adams is adept at these romantic roles, but the main characters are hard to like and identify with |
Leatherheads (PG-13) |
3 |
A
fun romantic football comedy, with snappy dialogue, you will have a good
time |
Legally Blonde
|
3 |
Very funny and smarter than
most campus comedies |
Legally Blonde 2: Red, White & Blonde (PG-13) |
1 |
Instead of campus humor, this time a government spoof, Legally Blonde style, its slower but has funny moments |
The Legend of Tarzan (PG-13) |
1-1/2 |
It
was great seeing an old fashioned adventure film but it used too much CGI |
Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events (PG) |
0 |
What a waste of $140 million, uninvolving, mean spirited so-called children's movie, we walked out after 1 hour |
Lincoln |
4 |
Best
film I've seen in 2012, with great performances and dialogue |
Live Free or Die Hard (PG-13) |
3 |
A
thinking man's action film, it had more depth than most of the other Die
Hards, it's a thrill ride |
Logan Lucky (PG-13) |
2 |
Fun,
goofy and quirky comedy about a heist at a NASCAR race |
Looney Tunes: Back In Action
|
1-1/2 |
It
has no great story like Roger Rabbit but it has some fun
moments |
The
Longest Yard |
2 |
Remake reminded me of the original film and The Replacements only with rougher characters |
The
Losers |
1 |
The direction is all over the place, Jeffrey Dean Morgan and Jason Patric are too good for this film |
Madagascar |
2 |
Fun animated Dreamworks comedy with Chris Rock as a very funny zebra and Ben Stiller as a nice lion |
Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa
|
2 |
Fun animated sequel has some laughs, but the first is still better, the penguins are funny as usual |
Madison |
3 |
Uplifting true story about how
a hydroplane boat race energizes a small town |
Mad Money (PG-13) |
2 |
Funny and involving low-tech
heist comedy, its definitely a fantasy but its fast moving and
fun |
The Magnificent Seven (PG-13) |
2 |
Very
good remake, it's fast paced and interesting, the final shootout is
violent though |
The
Majestic |
3 |
A
subdued and excellent Jim Carrey as the subject of 1950's communist witch
hunt |
Mamma Mia! (PG-13) |
1 |
I
have finally seen this on DVD and even though some moments are painful it
is sometimes fun |
The Man From UNCLE (PG-13) |
1-1/2 |
Slightly
disappointing but fun in a retro way, feels like a 60's spy spoof |
Man
of the House |
1-1/2 |
Entertaining, fun, not for
critics comedy-suspense |
Man
of Steel |
2 |
Grainy composition and Zack
Snyder's direction mar an interesting and different take on Superman |
Man of the Year (PG-13) |
3 |
Smart political comedy-drama
from Barry Levinson, it's sometimes hilarious and sometimes very
tense |
Man
on a Ledge |
2 |
Farfetched in places but fun action thriller with great stunt work |
Marley & Me (PG) |
1-1/2 |
Just viewed on DVD, it's a
good film but with more adult themes than expected, it should have been
rated PG-13 |
The Martian (PG-13) |
3 |
Has
a crowd
pleasing mix of suspenseful and surprisingly funny moments, great
all-star cast |
Mary
Poppins Returns |
2 |
Takes
awhile to get going but its nostalgic and fun especially the animated
sequence |
Master and Commander: The Far
Side of the World |
3 |
Spectacular sea battles,
excellent acting but has some gory medical procedures |
Matchstick Men
|
2 |
Clever and tricky
comedy/suspense con artist flick |
The Maze Runner |
2 |
Interesting
futuristic sci-fi tale where you are not sure what is going to happen next |
Meet Dave (PG) |
2 |
Fun sci-fi comedy, it has a
lot of laughs for people who can just sit and have fun instead of
analyzing it |
Meet the Parents (PG-13) |
3 |
Made Ben Stiller a star,
DeNiro plays a great twisted character as usual, film has many hilarious
moments |
Meet the Fockers (PG-13) |
2 |
Funny and clever continuation
of Meet the Parents, Dustin Hoffman is so goofy, but the original is still
better |
Meet the Robinsons (G) |
2 |
Fun time travel Disney CGI
story, once the plot gets going its better, the Disney Digital 3-D was
amazing |
The
Meg |
2 |
Movie
starts as an underwater adventure then changes into a fun shark attack
feature |
Men In Black (PG-13) |
3 |
One of the most original and
funny science-fiction comedies ever, with a great team in Jones and
Smith |
Men
In Black II |
2 |
Not as funny as the first, but
it has some good moments and for fans a good time if you just
relax |
Men
In Black 3 |
2 |
Starts off like a normal Men
in Black film and then at the climax emotionally ties together our 2 main
heroes |
Midnight in Paris
|
3 |
Best Woody Allen film in
years, a fun and clever mixture of romantic comedy and time
travel |
Million Dollar Baby (PG-13) |
4 |
Powerful and moving boxing
film with 3 great lead performances, has a downer of an ending though |
Miracle (PG) |
3 |
Visually exciting and
involving true story about coach Herb Brooks' quest to win a hockey gold
medal for U.S.A. |
Miss Congeniality (PG-13) |
3 |
It
took me by surprise, it was a lot funnier than I expected, Michael Caine
and William Shatner were hilarious |
Miss Congeniality 2: Armed and Fabulous (PG-13) |
2 |
Not as hilarious as the first
movie, but still funny for fans of fun comedies and Sandra
Bullock |
Miss Pettigrew Lives For A Day (PG-13) |
3 |
Smart, fun 1930's set
screwball comedy, Amy Adams & Frances McDormand have great
chemistry |
Mission: Impossible III (PG-13) |
3 |
Much better than the second
and not as great as the first, but its suspenseful, entertaining and
almost doesn't stop |
Mission: Impossible Ghost Protocol (PG-13) |
3 |
It
might be the best Mission Impossible yet, fast moving and suspenseful film
rises to new heights |
Mission: Impossible Rogue Nation (PG-13) |
3 |
I
am saying it again, could be the best Mission Impossible yet, with a
involving plot and suspenseful action |
Mission: Impossible Fallout (PG-13) |
3 |
Yes
I
am saying it again, probably the best Mission Impossible yet, with a plot
that references most of the other installments, has great stunts and
action |
Mr. 3000 (PG-13) |
2 |
Good baseball movie where the
star learns lessons about a "team", have seen it before but it's still
entertaining |
Mr. Bean's Holiday (G) |
2 |
Not as funny as Bean or Johnny
English, but its good to see Rowan Atkinson back and it has some
laughs |
Monsters Inc. |
3 |
Pixar excellence as usual with
great vocals and with a ride of an ending |
Monsters Vs. Aliens
|
3 |
Fun, fast paced and sometimes very inventive animated sci-fi comedy, even better in Imax 3-D |
The Monuments Men |
2 |
Fun,
interesting and old fashioned true WWII adventure story about saving art |
Morning Glory
|
1 |
Annoying and unlikable characters sink this story about TV morning show anchors |
Murder
on the Orient Express |
3 |
Enjoyable Agatha Christie remake with excellent direction by Kenneth Branagh |
My
Life in Ruins |
1/2 |
Not involving with some unlikable characters, the film is unfunny and has no spark, 1/2 star is for the scenery |
National Treasure
|
3 |
Interesting |
National Treasure: Book of
Secrets |
2 |
Almost as clever as the first, its fun, its all-star cast clearly were enjoying themselves, you should too |
The
New World |
3 |
They don't make them like this
anymore, beautiful, haunting and even at times horrifying telling of the
1607 Jamestown, Virginia settlers and Pocahontas |
The
Next Three Days |
3 |
Superior prison break film
with unexpected plot twists and almost unbearable suspense in the last 45
minutes |
Night At the Museum (PG) |
2 |
What a Blast! A CGI laugh
fest, the most fun I've had at the movies this year, Ben Stiller is very
funny |
Night At the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian (PG) |
2 |
A
fun sequel, with not as much wonder as the first time, but Ben Stiller and
Amy Adams make a good team |
Nim's Island (PG) |
2 |
Its a nice family version of a
Romancing the Stone type film, its good for all ages |
Non-Stop |
2 |
Tense
air terrorism plot is suspenseful throughout with the dependable Liam
Neeson in charge |
Oblivion |
2 |
Thought
provoking sci-fi with Tom Cruise, the film is visually spectacular |
Ocean’s Eleven
|
3 |
Very entertaining all-star
remake with a clever heist and ending |
Ocean’s Twelve
|
2 |
Not as good as the first, with
a messy plot which has many twists, annoying music, but its still fun for
most fans |
Ocean’s Thirteen
|
3 |
This time it's just about as good as the first, it has a fun revenge plot and a great idea to be back in Las Vegas |
Ocean’s
8 |
2 |
Good, not as great as 11 or 13, but has an interesting heist at the Metropolitan Museum |
Old
Dogs |
0 |
Worst film of 2009, only one scene is somewhat funny in the entire film, it is hard to sit through |
One For the Money (PG-13) |
0 |
I
apologize to the filmmakers but I could not last even 15 minutes, worst
film I've seen this year |
Operation
Finale |
3 |
Suspenseful true story of the capture of Nazi war criminal Adolph Eichmann |
Out
Of Time |
2 |
Starts slow then gets complex
and suspenseful, but background soundtrack is loud and annoying |
P.S. I Love You (PG-13) |
2 |
Sad but involving story of a
young widow moving on with her life, the actors are fine |
Paul
Blart: Mall Cop |
1-1/2 |
Kevin James is engaging and fun but it is at times mean spirited for a PG film |
People Like Us
|
2 |
Romantic drama starts quirky
but the story redeems itself with emotional impact |
The
Perfect Score |
2 |
Somewhat fun story about
students trying to steal answers to the SAT test, although one character
is very annoying |
Peter
Pan |
2 |
Live-action remake has great
visual effects and child actors, and Jason Isaacs makes a great Captain
Hook |
The
Pink Panther |
2 |
He
pulled it off: Steve Martin makes a very funny Inspector Clouseau, some
scenes were so hilarious I was crying, funniest film I've seen in a long
time |
The
Pink Panther 2 |
1-1/2 |
O.K., with a couple very funny slapstick scenes, but John Cleese was wasted in a small role |
Pirates of the Caribbean: The
Curse of the Black Pearl |
2 |
A
lot of action, a good story and great visual effects, but Johnny Depp's
goofy character is distracting |
Pixels (PG-13) |
1-1/2 |
Goofy, dumb fun that made me nostalgic for the classic Atari video games |
Planet 51 |
1 |
Animation was alright but the story was not involving and I fell asleep during it, it did pick up at the climax though |
Planet of the Apes (2001) (PG-13) |
1-1/2 |
Fast moving, suspenseful and
interesting but the ending was confusing and not satisfying |
Pompeii |
2 |
Combination
gladiator movie and disaster movie, I had fun watching it, has great
effects |
Poseidon (PG-13) |
2 |
Fast moving and suspenseful
remake that doesn't take as much time as the original to get to the
disaster thrills |
Premium Rush (PG-13) |
2 |
Hectic
and at times crazy bike messenger chase film, its very interesting though |
The Prestige (PG-13) |
2 |
Very interesting puzzle of a
film with good performances, but it ultimately is a mean-spirited revenge
tale |
The
Princess Diaries |
2 |
Cute Cinderella update, but
Julie Andrews is great |
The
Princess Diaries |
2 |
Logical continuation of the
first, I liked this one a little better, it's a good family film |
The
Princess and the Frog |
1 |
First few scenes were alright, but the songs were not memorable and the story was too eerie and not for kids, it should have been rated PG, very disappointing |
Quantum of Solace (PG-13) |
3 |
Intense and action packed James Bond adventure that continues the story from Casino Royale, Daniel Craig again is fine as Bond, direction is a little off though |
Race
To Witch Mountain |
1-1/2 |
O.K., sometimes fun Disney remake, but after awhile it lost my attention |
Radio
|
2 |
True story of a slow young man
who inspires a town, film is sad in parts but on the whole it's
uplifting |
Raiders of the Lost Ark
|
4 |
My favorite film of all time, Harrison Ford is great as Indy, has some of the best chases in film history |
Rampage (PG-13) |
1-1/2 |
Loud,
dumb but fun giant monster and disaster movie mix |
Rat
Race |
2 |
Funny but not hilarious
treasure hunt, although Rowan Atkinson is great |
Ratatouille |
3 |
Very funny, entertaining and fast paced Pixar film, another triumph from Brad Bird |
Ray
|
4 |
Amazing performance from
Jamie Foxx, he is Ray Charles |
Rear
Window |
4 |
They don't make them like they
used to, Hitchcock at his best, funny, clever and suspenseful |
The
Recruit |
2 |
A
nothing is as it seems spy thriller, very suspenseful and involving |
RED (PG-13) |
2 |
Fun, goofy and fast paced spy comedy adventure, it has so many great stars and its a lot of fun |
RED 2 (PG-13) |
2 |
Faster paced with more action and violence, but it is still fun |
Red
Dawn |
1-1/2 |
A not for critics film, but it was action packed and that is what I look for in this kind of film |
Red
Tails |
2 |
Inspiring true story about the Tuskegee Airmen, earlier version was better though |
Reign
Of Fire |
2 |
Bleak view of the future but
has much action and suspense |
Return To Never Land
|
2 |
Old style animation adds to
the nostalgic fun, it’s a worthy sequel |
Rio (G) |
2 |
Fun and so full of amazing colors and great voice actors, its delightful |
Robocop (2014) (PG-13) |
2 |
Much more depth and emotion in character than expected, the original films are campy and low budget in comparison |
Robots |
2 |
Blue Sky Studios is doing very
good work, the film has so much to see, is fast paced and has many famous
voices |
The
Rocketeer |
3 |
Fun Disney comic-book movie, it dives you the feeling that you are in the '40's, Timothy Dalton is a great villain |
Rocky
Balboa |
3 |
Nostalgic, uplifting and rousing fitting final chapter to the Rocky Balboa saga, it's touching and funny too |
Creed |
3 |
It's a winner, emotional, involving continuation of the Rocky saga, Stallone's never been better |
Creed |
3 |
I liked the sequel even better than the first continuation of the Rocky saga, had more story and emotion |
Rollerball (2002)
|
0 |
One of the worst remakes ever,
almost unwatchable, the original is so much better |
The
Rookie |
3 |
Old-fashioned Disney movie
like they used to make, great baseball story |
Runaway Jury (PG-13) |
3 |
A
must see if you are a fan of John Grisham thrillers, it's involving
and suspenseful |
The Rundown (PG-13) |
1 |
Annoying quick-cutting and unlikable characters, but the Rock is a better actor than other action stars |
Rush Hour (PG-13) |
2 |
Fast moving and fun mix of
martial arts and cop-comedy |
Rush
Hour 2 |
2 |
Most fun at the movies all summer, fast moving and funnier than the original |
Rush
Hour 3 |
2 |
Just as much fun as the first two, with an exciting climax at the Eiffel Tower |
Sahara |
2 |
Fun, old-fashioned adventure that studios don't make anymore, Steve Zahn was funny but tougher than before |
Salt (PG-13) |
2 |
Very suspenseful and violent spy story, its so fast moving that you almost forgive its unbelievable moments |
San Andreas (PG-13) |
2 |
Fast paced disaster movie with many thrills and great effects |
Scary
Movie 3 |
1 |
Only about 1 in 10 jokes hit, ending is very funny but the rest is mostly unfunny, expected better from Mr. Zucker |
The
Scorpion King |
2 |
The Mummy films are better,
but for fans this is fun and fast moving |
Seabiscuit |
4 |
Uplifting, true story about
underdogs who got a chance, could have been rated PG |
Secondhand Lions (PG) |
3 |
Fun and interesting family comedy-drama about a boy being raised by two eccentric uncles |
The Secret Life of Bees (PG-13) |
3 |
Involving film based on the
novel, set in the 1960's, a girl's story of bonding with sisters who
become like family |
The Secret Life of Pets |
2 |
Very
funny and engaging animated comedy adventure |
Secretariat (PG) |
4 |
Best movie I've seen so far in 2010, dramatic and moving true story with a great performance by Diane Lane |
The Sentinel (2006) (PG-13) |
3 |
Suspenseful and involving
Presidential assassination thriller with a complex plot and good
actors |
Serendipity
|
3 |
Funny and involving romantic
comedy, Jeremy Piven is great |
Serenity
|
1 |
O.K., only for Firefly fans, I
could not get into the characters, they were not very likeable, it's
overrated |
Seven Pounds (PG-13) |
2 |
Sad and at times depressing
but an interesting film, Will Smith's acting is fine |
Serving Sara
|
1 |
For undemanding fans of
Matthew Perry or goofy road comedies |
Shanghai Knights
|
2 |
Funny, full of action sequel
to Shanghai Noon, a blast to watch |
Shanghai Noon (PG-13) |
2 |
Original mixture of martial
arts, comedy and western action, Owen Wilson has many great lines |
Shark Tale (PG) |
1-1/2 |
Good animation and many famous voices but the clichés keep coming and it's a mixture of many other films |
Sherlock Holmes: A Game of
Shadows |
2 |
Robert Downey is great as
usual but the film is goofy and the action scenes are all in slow
motion |
Showtime |
2 |
Goofy, fun send-up of cop T.V.
and movie clichés, just relax and enjoy |
Shrek
|
4 |
Best animated film of the
year, surprises you with clever and offbeat touches |
Shrek 2 (PG) |
2 |
Almost as good as the first,
very clever with many spoofs throughout the film |
Shrek The Third (PG) |
2 |
Funnier and faster moving than Shrek 2, but Shrek is still the best, I laughed quite often though |
Shrek Forever After (PG) |
2 |
The best since the first Shrek, its more involving than the other two sequels and the 3-D was fun |
Signs
|
3 |
Starts slow, makes you think,
then builds into a suspenseful climax that makes you jump |
16 Blocks (PG-13) |
3 |
Gritty, different and
interesting NYC buddy cop crime drama about bad cops, Bruce Willis' best
in awhile |
Sky
Captain and the World of Tomorrow |
2 |
Could have been great if the
first half moved a bit faster, people either like it or don't, I liked it
but with reservations |
Skyscraper (PG-13) |
1 |
OK
terrorist/disaster thriller, I felt like I had seen everything before in
better films |
Skyfall |
3 |
I
still prefer Casino Royale but this new James Bond film dug deeper into
Bond and M than ever before |
Spectre |
3 |
Feels
more like a classic Bond film than the other Craig films, has a great
villain in Christoph Waltz |
The
Soloist |
1-1/2 |
Excellent performances wasted in slow talky true drama |
Something's Gotta Give
|
3 |
Romantic, clever and very
funny |
Son
of the Mask |
1/2 |
It was a bad idea to do a Jim Carrey movie without him, avoid this unfunny film, 1/2 star for the visual effects |
A Sound of Thunder (PG-13) |
2 |
The special effects could have
been much better but the implications of the sci-fi story were very
interesting |
Soul
Surfer |
2 |
Inspiring true story about a surfer recovering from a shark attack |
Source Code |
2 |
Suspenseful time travel mystery, a mix of other time travel films but very entertaining |
Speed Racer (PG) |
1-1/2 |
Hectic pacing but also slow at parts, film was enjoyable, but the races had too much CGI and it was hard to tell who won the last race |
The Spiderwick Chronicles (PG) |
2 |
Interesting mixture of family
drama and fantasy with Freddie Highmore in 2 roles, its better in
Imax |
Spider-Man |
3 |
Best comic-book movie since
X-Men with an engaging cast and story |
Spider-Man 2 (PG-13) |
3 |
WOW!, more emphasis on
character development than action, but the action scenes are
spectacular |
Spider-Man 3 (PG-13) |
2 |
Good follow up, there is one
badly done CGI fight, but the rest I liked, even though 1 and 2 were
better |
The Amazing Spider-Man (PG-13) |
2 |
I don't think it needed a
reboot so soon but I still was drawn in by the story and the action |
The Amazing Spider-Man 2 (PG-13) |
2 |
Spider-Man's character was
funnier this time, except when it came to Gwen Stacy and their romance |
Spider-Man: Homecoming (PG-13) |
2 |
It's fun and more like a
Marvel Avengers spinoff, Michael Keaton is a great villain |
Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse (PG-13) |
2 |
It
was a fun animated movie, the post-credits scene was the funniest though,
and a nice Stan Lee cameo |
Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron (G) |
2 |
Combo of drawn and CGI
animation story involves you and draws you in |
Spy Kids (PG) |
2 |
Fun and at times suspenseful, cast is game and goes along with the spoof quality of the film |
Spy
Kids 2: The Island of Lost Dreams |
2 |
Goofy low budget visual
effects but fun for fans of the first film |
Starsky & Hutch
|
2 |
One of the funniest cop movie
spoofs ever, non-stop fun and it was so 1970's, go see it if you just want
to laugh |
Star
Trek: Nemesis |
2 |
Fun and suspenseful send-off
to the Next Generation crew |
Star
Trek |
3 |
A lot of fun and sometimes tense look back at the beginning of the Enterprise crew |
Star
Trek Into Darkness |
3 |
Very good Trek film, spectacular and emotional top flight entertainment |
Star
Trek Beyond |
3 |
Another great Trek film, never boring with some spectacular set-pieces |
Star Wars Episode II: Attack of the Clones (PG) |
2 |
Much better than Episode I,
answers some questions but starts more |
Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith (PG-13) |
3 |
Much more involving and better than Episodes I or II, you really feel sad when Anakin turns, has lots of action also |
Star Wars: The Clone Wars (PG) |
2 |
Fun animated continuation set
between episodes 2 & 3, it shows you a little more of the Clone
Wars |
Star Wars: The Force Awakens |
2 |
It
is fun but sad at times and its more like a sequel/remake of the first
Star Wars with a similar plot |
Rogue One: A Star Wars Story |
2 |
I
was not thrilled with the characters, but the climax leading up to the
events of the original film was fine |
Star Wars: The Last Jedi |
2 |
I
liked it much better than the last 2 Star Wars films but it seemed like a
homage to Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi |
Solo:
A Star Wars Story |
2 |
Despite
the boxoffice, I liked it better than than all the other newer Star Wars
films, felt like one of the originals |
State
of Play |
3 |
Twisty and smart political thriller with very good performances and suspense |
Stealth |
2 |
Fun and suspenseful Top Gun update, except uses too much CGI on the flying sequences |
Street Fighter: The Legend of
Chun Li |
1 |
I went to see it because I am a fan of Smallville's Kristin Kreuk, except for her & the fights, it was forgettable |
Sully |
3 |
The
film does bounce the time frame around but it is a powerful and involving
true story |
Super
8 |
3 |
Excellent and very nostalgic mix of a fun and scary monster movie and a coming of age story |
Superman Returns (PG-13) |
3 |
Spectacular and
emotional top-flight entertainment, Brandon Routh and Kevin Spacey are
both excellent, and as usual a great job by Bryan Singer |
Surrogates |
2 |
Good and interesting futuristic sci-fi suspense thriller, taking I, Robot's plot one step further |
S.W.A.T. |
1 |
Suspenseful hostage situations
but film's quick-cut editing is annoying |
Sweet
Home Alabama |
1 |
For fans of romantic comedies,
but not as good as Legally Blonde |
Taken
|
2 |
Violent and relentless thriller with Liam Neeson as an ex-CIA agent tracking his daughter's kidnappers |
Taken 2 (PG-13) |
2 |
Fun sequel with Liam Neeson doing what he does best, a not for critics film |
Taken 3 (PG-13) |
2 |
I liked it better than 2 but this time with Liam Neeson being pursued |
The
Tale of Despereaux |
2 |
Very good animation and some memorable voice work highlight this interesting comedy drama |
Tangled |
2 |
Involving, romantic and funny
superior Disney fairy tale about Rapunzel |
Tarzan |
3 |
One of the most exciting
Disney animated films ever, with great songs by Phil Collins, the
characters involve you |
Taxi
|
1/2 |
Gets the half star for the
exciting car chases, other than that it is unfunny and slow
moving |
The
Terminal |
2 |
Not the best Spielberg-Hanks
film ever, but it is entertaining and at times touching and
funny |
Terminator: Salvation
|
2 |
At times spectacular sci-fi entertainment with a very suspenseful climax, its much better than Terminator 3 |
Terminator: Genisys |
2 |
A non-stop, action packed thrill ride, that at times, is also very funny and light |
Thirteen Days
|
4 |
Even though you know what
happens, how you get there is well acted and it hooks you |
13
Going On 30 |
2 |
"Big" style female body
switching movie is fun and it's for people who love the music of the
'80's |
Thor
|
2 |
Fun comic book adaptation, excellent direction by Kenneth Branagh elevates the production |
Thor:
The Dark World |
2 |
Fun follow-up with Thor needing Loki's help to defeat an evil ancient race |
Thor:
Ragnarok |
2 |
Very funny sometimes goofy sequel is very entertaining and has great villains |
3
Days To Kill |
1-1/2 |
Alright CIA thriller, very similar to Taken, Kevin Costner and the chases are good, but direction is inconsistent |
Timeline |
2 |
DON'T listen to the critics,
it's a blast, and as soon as they arrive in the past, the film gets very
suspenseful |
The
Time Machine |
2 |
Bleak view of the future drops
the fun level, but the film has great visual effects |
Tomorrowland |
3 |
A
little slow, but interesting
and at times fascinating view of the future from Brad Bird |
Tooth
Fairy |
1 |
O.K. family entertainment with many stars, but the characters are annoying |
Tower
Heist |
2 |
Very funny all-star NYC heist film elevated by excellent location filming around the Thanksgiving Day Parade |
Toy
Story 3 |
4 |
I thought Toy Story 2 was better than the first, but I think this third one is the best of them all and its also the best film of the year in a quality bankrupt 2010, Pixar out did themselves again with an emotional installment |
Transformers
|
1 |
Shia LaBouf is very funny and engaging and the alien robot story starts out fine but then becomes very silly |
Transformers: Revenge of the
Fallen |
1 |
I thought it was fun like the first, there's a lot of action and of course special effects |
Treasure Planet
|
2 |
Much better than expected, mix
of 2 & 3-D animation is well done and the story is involving |
Tron
Legacy |
2 |
Very nostalgic with impressive special effects, its slow moving in a couple sections, but on the whole its fun |
Trouble
with the Curve |
2 |
Likeable baseball drama about an aging scout with Clint Eastwood in a familiar role |
True
Grit |
1-1/2 |
Again critics will hate me for this, but it was hard to understand the characters and no one was likeable |
Tuck
Everlasting |
3 |
Dreamy, period Disney fantasy,
well acted and suspenseful |
The
Tuxedo |
2 |
Hectic, not Jackie Chan’s
best, but fast moving spy spoof |
Two
Weeks Notice |
2 |
Fast moving romantic comedy,
with old pros Bullock and Grant |
Undercover Brother
|
2 | Spoof of 70's and spy films starts slow but then gets funny |
Unknown |
2 |
Exciting and suspenseful mystery thriller about a man not knowing his own identity |
Up
|
4 |
Exciting and wonderful Pixar adventure fantasy, their best since The Incredibles |
Uptown Girls
|
2 | Coming of age story is not for critics but it is entertaining |
Valiant |
2 | Part animated family film and war film, the story about hero pigeons during WWII is fun and has some suspense |
Vantage Point
|
3 |
Original thriller shows 8 different points of view of an assassination, very suspenseful with a great car chase |
Walk
the Line |
3 |
Excellent performance by Joaquin Phoenix, if you liked Ray go see it, great music, the actors do their own singing |
Walking Tall |
2 |
Inspired by the true story of Buford Pusser, now re-made for the Rock, entertaining with much action |
WALL-E |
3 |
Doesn't have much dialogue but latest Pixar is inventive with great animation and a message |
Wall
Street: Money Never Sleeps |
3 |
The climax was too neatly wrapped up, but the cast performances were great and the explanation of the financial meltdown was informative and interesting |
War
of The Worlds |
2 |
Very suspenseful with a sense of dread that permeates the film, with great special effects, has much blood though |
The
Way Back |
3 |
Harrowing and suspenseful semi-true story of an escape from a Soviet gulag |
We
Are Marshall |
3 |
Uplifting but sad true college football tragedy about a plane crash taking lives of members of the football team |
We
Bought A Zoo |
3 |
Wonderful true story about a family who buys and runs a zoo |
When
In Rome |
1/2 |
The 2 lead actors and the end titles are funny but not much else in this fantasy is, its a miss |
Wild
Hogs |
1-1/2 |
Crude but occasionally very funny story about middle-aged bikers, a lot of fun actors are together |
Wonder Wheel |
1-1/2 |
Very
good performance by Kate Winslet but a depressing story by Woody Allen
with an ambiguous ending |
The X
Files: I Want To Believe |
2 |
I liked the first one better because it dealt with the alien mythology, this one is a little strange, even though it was good to see Mulder and Scully again |
X-Men
|
3 |
Has more substance and good acting than most comic book films |
X2:
X-Men United |
3 |
Fast paced fun and thoughtful
at parts, raises the bar for comic book films |
X-Men: The Last Stand
|
2 |
As usual a very good fast paced comic book film but its a little more violent and some main characters are killed |
X-Men
Origins: Wolverine |
2 |
Action packed and violent prequel which explains much about the X-Men mythology, but it's not for kids |
X-Men: First Class
|
3 |
One of the best X-Men films, mostly set in the 1960's, with great 60's atmosphere and an excellent performance by James McAvoy as Charles Xavier |
The Wolverine |
2 |
Wolverine in Japan, great prologue, has much action and surprisingly romance |
X-Men:
Days of Future Past |
3 |
In the top 2 of all the X-Men films, has both casts and time travel and very good acting, what's not to like |
X-Men: Apocalypse (PG-13) |
2 |
Long length as usual but very
entertaining with great characters and cast, but the villain was too
creepy |
XXX
|
1 |
Unpolished James Bond knock
off, with good stunts and some bad acting |
XXX:
State of the Union |
1 |
Loud sequel, but with much
action, still I would have preferred less CGI in the action
scenes |
Yes
Man |
2 |
There's not much plot, but for Jim Carrey fans it's a fun and goofy comedy |
Yours, Mine & Ours
|
2 |
|
Zoolander |
1 |
Outlandish modeling spoof,
only partly amusing |
Zoom
|
1 |
OK, sometimes funny superhero comedy, for Tim Allen fans only, its not as funny as Galaxy Quest |