With the Oscars coming up next week, I thought it was time for me to makes some predictions. I have not seen every movie that is nominated, but I feel like I have seen enough to make a concrete judgment. I will not only predict who will win, but who I believe deserves to win.…
Well it is here. The first great film of 2015 (I have not seen Paddington, but I heard great things). Matt Vaughn directed this film, and I have been a huge fan of his since Kick-Ass. I really enjoyed this spy, action, comedy flick but I still had several problems. Manners Maketh Man First of…
Amid all the great new films we have because of Oscar season, one film stands out as one of the worst films I have ever seen. Not only is the title absolutely idiotic (Tak3n) but the film is horrendous. The writing is horrible, the acting is mediocre, the action is stupid, and the editing is…
Here is another film that I saw after I made my top 10 list of 2014. I do not think it would have made the list, but I definitely would have included it as an honorable mention. It is simply a well acted, well crafter film, but it unfortunately brings very little to the table.…
I am a pretty big fan of director Bennett Miller. The only other film of his that I have seen is Moneyball, but I really want to see Capote. I think he is a director that is able to tackle tough subjects very effectively, as well as, get the most out of his actors. This…
This is a difficult film to review. I like Clint Eastwood, but his last few films have been relatively forgettable. When I first saw the trailer for American Sniper, I thought it looked incredibly tense and I could not wait until it was released. I went into this film with much praise from both critics…
I wish I saw this film before I made my top 10 of 2014. This film would have definitely topped my list. This film just completely took my breath away, unlike any other film has been able to do all year. This is a film that tackles a relatively simple premise, but adds many layers…
Now that 2014 is drawing to a close, I am setting my sights on the future. However, upon reflection on the year, I see many missed opportunities. Of my most anticipated films of 2014, only two of them really wowed me. The rest were either good or passable, but they were missing that extra spark.…
Wow, what an experience. When I first saw the trailer for this film, I thought it looked fairly good. There was certainly a bit of weirdness in the trailer, but when I heard the film was edited to look like it was shot in one take, I was instantly hooked. I love long takes, and…
Well, it is finally over. I remember seeing the first teaser for the very first time, and feeling overwhelmed. I loved the original Lord of the Rings Trilogy, and while The Hobbit Trilogy is not nearly as good, it does have some great moments. I see reviews on this final installment somewhat mixed, and I…
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