Tuesday, June 30, 2009

75: Children of Men


What stunned me the most about this movie is the absolutley captivating cinematography that depicts such a bleak and dystopian film. The single shot scenes were just amazing to watch and I was holding my breath the whole time. I really connected with the characters which made this movie so deep for me.
9/10

74: Being John Malkovich


In the words of John, himself: "WHAT THE FUCK?!" This movie is a trip, that is for sure, but a very worthwhile trip. From the beginning with Cusack's new job on the 7 and 1/2th floor to the end, this movie is a ridiculous romp about trying to be someone else. Malkovich is always amazing and I seriously think that he is the only one who could ever pull off a movie like this. And Spike Jooooonze!
8/10

73: Anacondras: Trail of Blood


Wow. I didn't even know there was a fourth one! It was as bad as the third but still funny. The snake is so fake and the kill scenes suck but hey if you have nothing better to do, why not?
5/10

72:


A gruesome portrait of a serial killer. Or is it? Patrick Bateman is the perfect psycho, a wealthy, good-looking, likable businessman... with a seriously twisted side. A look into the vanity of a man who just happens to act out more than the norm, as opposed to someone with some sort of psychological twist, makes this film as good as it is. Driven by ego and fueld by greed, Batemen brutally murders anyone who stands in his way. A scary, revealing movie that I truly enjoyed.

71: Crash



An insightful movie about racism and society. It just goes to show you that you never know how you'll act in a certain situation until it is actually happening. I also liked the way that all these strangers crosssed paths in unexpected ways... just like real life.

9/10

70: The Descent


This movie was actually pretty scary! First off, I'm not a big fan of enclosed spaces so it was scary enough before any of the real horror was revealed. I jumped and screamed a couple times, I'll admit it. It was a gruesome scare and worth the slower beginning.
7/10

69: Joy Ride


Helllloooooo, Paul Walker! Hot boys aside this movie is actually quite scary AND funny at the same time. Steve Zahn is always awesomely hilarious but I'll admit I was getting seriously creeped out by "Rusty Nail" as any character in the movie.
8/10

68: Cube Zero


The first one was good and this one gives you the same sort of movie with a little twist. This time you get to see what's happening on the other side of the cube, a glimpse into who or what controls it. If you liked the first one, you'll like this too.
7/10

67: Memento

I'm a big fan of crazy ass movies and this one is as crazy as they come. Guy Pearce plays a man who's trying to find his wife's killer... except that he has amnesia and can't form new memories. I love the way this movie was shot, starting with the ending and moving to the beginning. The viewer knows as much as the main character... and in turn are just as confused as him. The way he uses tattoos and polaroids to piece everything together is very cool and the ending is wicked!

9/10

Saturday, June 27, 2009

66: Cry_Wolf


Jared Padalecki in yet another "horror" movie. This one was a less scary than the other two. There was no gore, swearing, or nudity for it being the "unrated" version. The ending was basically the same as April Fool's Day. The concept was really interesting but the execution was pretty poor.
5/10

65: Fired Up


The beginning started off kind of slow but it got a whole lot funnier from the middle to the ending. I just about died when they did their cheer while they were naked!
6/10

64: Boondock Saints


If you haven't seen this movie I seriously recommend getting off your ass and renting it right now! Honestly, this is one of the most entertaining and memorable movies I have ever seen and it's a classic that needs to be shared. Connor and Murph are so ridiculously kick-ass, likeable, funny... and Irish!
10/10

63: The Proposal


I usually hate romantic comedies but this one actually kept my interest. It wasn't quite as predictable as most are and Ryan Reynolds is an absolute beautiful piece of man esp when he’s NAKED! Sandra Bullock was very funny and it was a super cute story.
9/10

62: The Hangover



Yes, it was ridiculous, but yes, it was also quite funny. Though I did enjoy it, it wasn't as HILAAAARIOUS as everyone made it out to be. I guess it's most likely my sense of humor though, as I'm thinking that many people I know would not find a movie like Kiss Kiss Bang Bang very funny. I recommend it though because it's the movie everyone's going to be talking about until the next bromantic joy ride comes out. Oh yeah and BRADLEY COOPER IS A BEAUTIFUL PIECE OF WORK.

8/10

61: Kiss Kiss Bang Bang


I love Robert Downey Jr. and this movie totally cements that statement. His sense of humor in this movie is just so him! It was ridiculous and hilarious and exciting and even a little bit (okay very) gay! Val Kilmer was also extremely entertaining. So many scenes were just SO CLASSIC and SO FUNNY... you need to see this movie.
10/10

60: Charlie Bartlett


I heard about people giving this movie a bad rep, but I really enjoyed it! It was cute and memorable and I thought that Charlie was a very likeable character. Anton Yelchin, again, did a great job at creating a portrait of a unique high school kid trying to fit in. Robert Downey Jr. was awesome... I didn't like Kat Dennings so much though. Overall a funny and entertaining movie.
9/10

59: My Bloody Valentine (not 3D)

It was very gorey, actually fairly scary, and JENSEN ACKLES! The ending was an interesting twist that I did not expect which was pretty cool. I enjoyed the cinematography and storyline, and the gore was pretty realistic... and JENSEN ACKLES! I didn't see it in 3D but you could tell where the effects would come in to play.

8/10

58: Hitch


It was enjoyable the first time I saw it, mediocre at best this time. Will Smith is very funny and likeable but his girl is a BITCH! See it once but never again.
5/10

Friday, June 26, 2009

57: Terminator Salvation


Very cool movie! It was the first look at the "future" in the whole Terminator franchise. It was kind of weird though because Christian Bale played John Connor, but he was literally in the movie for only half the time. The other guy was very good too though and Anton Yelchin was a pleasant surprise.
9/10

56: Firewall


It was kind of boring at first but Harrison Ford always kick ass in the end!
8/10

55: Role Models

Second time I've seen it but still hilarious! I think I like this one so much because the kids are soooo funny. Ronnie is the best!!!

10/10

54: National Treasure


Seen it already but it's still fairly entertaining. Justin Bartha is the adorable geeky sidekick who makes this movie worthwhile. It's a little long for my liking but a good flick.
6/10

53: April Fool's Day


Just bad.
3/10

52: Field of Dreams


I absolutely LOOOOOVED this movie. Such a beautiful and touching film about baseball, family, and forgiveness. You need to see if for yourself.
10/10

51: 21


Very predictable, but it isn't the worst I've seen. "WINNER WINNER CHICKEN DINNER!"
6/10

50: Body of Lies


I kind of fell asleep during it so I don't remember the story or anything. The action was awesome though.
6/10

49: Romeo+Juliet


I've seen it already so it wasn't as good the second time. Leo's always cute though and the cinematography is stellar.
5/10

48: Taken


Very exciting. Liam Neeson is totally kick ass!!! It actually made me nervous because I couldn't predict the ending like I usually do and I actually didn't look up spoilers for once.
8/10

47: Scream 3

I don’t even know which one is my favorite out of these three? I only go with the first one because it is the original but the third is really just as good. I love Randy’s rules for the trilogy… they give it the same tongue in cheek humor it had in the first.

9/10






37 Things I Learned From Scream 1-3

1. Sidney’s mom was no Sharon Stone.
2. Sex = death.
3. In Woodsboro, psycho killers can finish their grocery shopping without being disturbed.
4. Guns work better with the safety off.
5. There’s a very simple formula.
6. Everybody’s a suspect.
7. Randy has never been so happy to be a virgin.
8. Watching Prom Night will help you solve a murder investigation.
9. Movies don’t create psychos. Movies make psychos more creative!
10. Interlocking two doors is a totally effective way to keep out killers.
11. It takes a MAN to do something like that (or a man’s mentality).
12. We all go a little mad sometimes.
13. You’re parents will be angry if you turn into a serial killer.
14. Casey's boyfriend will kick the shit out of you.
15. Teen suicide is out and homicide is a much more therapeutic.
16. Peer pressure is a bitch.
17. Stu always had a thing for Sid.
18. It’s in poor taste to stand in the horror section after two people were brutally murdered.
19. You get the question wrong, you die, and if you get it right, you die.
20. Don’t say you will be right back, because you won’t.
21. Jason didn't show up until the sequel.
22. Look behind you.
23. Killers like to hang out in the girls’ bathroom.
24. You can dial 911 from your computer.
25. Everyone in Woodsboro is an obsessive horror movie fanatic.
26. American movie theaters look like a riot!
27. When you become a killer you automatically inherit the teleportation skills of Jason Vorhees.
28. It’s all about the execution.
29. Randy will never be the hero and he’ll never get the girl.
30. Two highly trained police officers can’t fend off a single killer at an intersection.
31. There's only an estimated 97 active serial killers in the country today. Mickey was quite a find.
32. Someone gets killed and Gale comes running.
33. The killer is superhuman in the trilogy so you’ll have to cryogenically freeze him, decapitate him, or blow him up.
34. Main characters can die. This means you, Sid. It could be fuckin' "Reservoir Dogs" by the time this thing is through.
35. The past will come back to bite you in the ass. Whatever you think you know about the past, forget it. The past is not at rest. Any sins you think were committed in the past are about to break out and destroy you.
36. When you're friends with Sid, you die.
37. THE KILLER ALWAYS COMES BACK FOR A FINAL SCARE!!! So shoot him in the head.

46: Green Street Hooligans


Fantastic movie! It was kind of predictable but I loved the camaraderie and yet the seriousness of the GSE. Sacrificing yourself for another is very powerful. It was well written and well acted. Charlie Hunnam is a ridiculously beautiful man, which certainly doesn't hurt.

45: The Legend of Bagger Vance


This movie's always pretty good... this is the first time I've seen it all the way through though. Any time you get to watch a movie in class, it's always a good movie.
7/10

44: Scream 2


It was actually pretty good, not quite as good as the first, but still very entertaining, scary, and funny! Plus Jerry O'Connell is sooooooooooooo hot!
7/10

43: Star Trek


Yes, I'm a trekkie but this movie was SOOOOO GOOD, even for people who don't adore Star Trek like me! The cinematography, special effects and soundtrack was absolutely stunning. They really created a sense of the unbelievable size of the universe. One of my favorite scenes was when Sulu and Kirk were parachuting on to the drill platform and all you could hear was their breathing. All of the characters were well played and really embodied the originals. Bones, Kirk, and Spock were particularly amazing but Chekov, Sulu, Uhura, and Scotty were all still great! The storyline was well written and I liked the direction they took it… the alternate reality makes it possible to continue to make more movies without conflicting with the originals. A mere prequel would’ve ended up like Star Wars did… totally stupid.

10/10

41: Taking 5


It was cute, just nothing special. The girl from Supernatural was in it though! Which was why I ended up watching it.
5/10

41: Step Brothers


It was funny, it just didn't keep me laughing for the whole movie. Will Ferrell's pretty good though and there's always some quote-able lines.
6/10

40: Loch Ness Terror



What the hell?!!! Yeah. It was bad. And not funny bad. Just bad.

5/10

39: No Country For Old Men


Very interesting and thought provoking, but slow for my taste. I know that the ending was supposed to be the way it was for a reason but I'm a fan of thrillers... I like crazy twists and big finishes! This movie just wasn't what I thought it would be.
6/10

38: Con Air


I was watching a movie and a character said that Con Air is the best movie ever because "there's Nicholas Cage for the action, John Malkovich for the acting chops, and John Cusack for the gays". Joking aside it really is a funny and kick ass movie, and surprisingly in my top 20.
9/10

37: Scream


This is by far one of the best slasher flicks out there. It's got tongue-in-cheek humor that just makes it SO FUNNY aaaaand it's still scary and unexpected. Dewey is one of the best characters and you really sympathize with Sid throughout the entire trilogy.
10/10

36: Devour


Not very good except for Jensen Ackles. The ending was confusing and it was just really weird.
4/10

35: The Departed


Actually one of Mark's best work (he was nominated for best supporting actor). It's a good movie but the last hour is by far better than the beginning and the last scene is RIDICULOUS!

8/10

34: Fight Club


Yet another classic... you're really not legit until you see this movie. Totally unexpected even though I’m certain I knew the ending at one point in time. Superb acting by Pitt and Norton… I’d like to see it again now that I know the twist.
10/10

33: Shooter


Still a great movie even though I've already seen it. Nothing too special just an intersting story, kick ass action, and Mark Wahlberg. See it... now!
9/10

32: House of Wax


If you're seeing this movie because of Jared Padalecki... don't... he doesn't last very long. If you keep watching, it's actually ends up being quite entertaining albeit a tad cheesy. And Paris Hilton dies in the most ridiculous way possible so you at least have to see that!
7/10

31: Tropic Thunder


Just as good as the first time I saw it! This movie brings so many different types of humor together into one ridiculously funny movie. Robert Downey Jr. is my favorite as "the dude playin' the dude disguised as another dude". All the actors and outrageous caricatures of real Hollywood stereotypes- the serious actor who does anything (and I mean anything) to prepare himself to literally LIVE the life of the role he's playing, the comedian who gets laughs with farts and toilet humor, the dude in the blockbuster action flick... and it's twelve sequels, the rapper turned actor who "LOVES THAT PUSSY... hell yeah", and the guy no one remembers.
10/10

28-30: Bourne Trilogy

The problem is that I watched all three in a row so I can't really remember where one ended and the other started. They're all pretty good... kind of monotonous though. Jason Bourne kicks ass!

7/10 (for all three of them)