Wasn't expecting much, but it was pretty well done for the genre. Suprisingly coherent plot - liked the action sequences, although, of course somewhat unbelievable as far as how often these people get banged around and still get up and fight.
It's as if the Farrelly Brothers took all the leftover jokes from their previous movies and mashed them together. A major disappointment.
Well done, somewhat scarier than expected sci-fi film. W.Smith did a tremendous job carrying the majority of the movie. Some of the plot points I felt could have been expanded upon (i.e. his family, how the virus started turning), but overall entertaining.
For all the famous names in the film, the acting was not as good as expected. Part of that, I guess had to do with the plot and time framing of the film. The other part of it may have had to do with the fact that it was so character heavy that all of them couldn't possibly have loads to do. It wasn't horrible, just not the Oscar bait, I'm sure the makers were hoping for.
Father-son picture that was marketed as a love story. Good acting all around. Some of the sidebets were more interesting than the poker playing main plot. Colorful characters abound in the side-world that could have been examined more; it was a bit of a somber movie.
I read this book and it was so great until about the last 2 chapters. I am happy that they changed the ending for the movie; I found it much more fulfilling. S.Johannsson was surprising in the role of the put-upon nanny, and L.Linney made a one-note role into a really nuanced character.
I had such high hopes for this movie. I love a good, loud summer popcorn film. Somehow or other, I forgot that I was a girl! This movie was not for girls. It is for boys of a certain age who used to play with their toys and run over little girls' Barbies. That said, the CGI was amazing, and the plot/acting was just filler.
This film was a little bit "all-over-the-board" as it was a little life-lesson, adventure, love story, character piece, but I liked it anyway. At times, I had no idea where "it was going." Standout acting esp. from A.Breslin.
1. Believe – The Bravery, The Sun and the Moon
2. Glamorous [Fergie cover] – The Constance Billard Choir, Gossip Girl, Episode 3
3. If It’s Lovin’ You Want Part 2 – Rihanna (feat. Corey Gunz), Good Girl Gone Bad
4. Young Folks – Peter Bjorn & John, Writer's Block
5. Taking Chances – Celine Dion, Taking Chances
6. Dig – Incubus, Light Grenades
7. The Ballad of Gus and Sam – Ferraby Lionheart, Catch The Brass Ring
8. Money – Jesca Hoop, Kismet
9. Gimme More (Azriel Drake’s Impurity Remix) – Britney Spears, Blackout
10. Ladies & Gentlemen – Saliva, Blood Stained Love Story
11. Dirty Laundry – Bitter:Sweet, The Mating Game
12. Stronger [K.West cover] – 30 Seconds From Mars
13. The Little Things – Colbie Caillat, Coco
14. Look After You – The Fray, How To Save A Life
15. The Way I Are. – Timbaland, Timbaland Presents Shock Value
16. Possum Kingdom – The Toadies, Rubberneck
17. City of Night – Pink Martini, Hey Eugene!
18. The Queen & I – Gym Class Heroes, As Cruel As Schoolchildren
19. Lay Lady Lay (feat. Gemma Hayes) – Magnet, OST – Mr.& Mrs. Smith
20. B.P.M. (Beats Per Minute) – Kylie Minogue, B-side of ‘I Believe in You’
Corny little film about the importance of family. A few laugh out loud moments were had.
How can one hate a show where the hero's hometown is Couer d'Couers (heart of hearts)? Fascinating show, terrific engaging cast. A lot of reviewers have been using the word "twee" to describe the show - I don't know if I find that word revealing or revolting. There's something about it that just doesn't seem right. 
I don't think I could love this show more. At first, "great title" - then Wednesdays at 10, "great time slot." And then...
McNamara/Troy going west coastal...
On my list of movies to see for some reason. Old-fashioned, "hopes and dreams" picture - sweeping landscape and a lot of character building.
I saw this pilot a little while ago, not last night when it "premiered."
Short changed as a comedy and as a drama, it was like this film couldn't quite decide what it wanted to be "when it grew up". The premise was decent, and the actors are likeable, but the roles were all one-dimensional.
Sweet little movie that seemed forced as far as plot. It was just "too easy" for the main character to have all this time as a unhappy singleton and then voila? Chemistry between Posey and suitors seemed non-existent; she had the most with de Matteo, who played her best friend. Liked it anyway, but wouldn't recommend it.
I can't say enough about how funny this movie is...See it! The end. :)
Pretty standard anti-hero film. Some of Travolta's lines (as the badguy) were so cheesy that you had to inwardly chuckle and groan. Liked T.Jane as The Punisher even though he doesn't look like he's from Latino descent (part of the character's history).
Good acting, although I did not like any of the characters all that much. For the all the pent up emotions, it did not translate "out of" the screen; I was mostly disappointed in this film.
More plot than I expected, but overall pretty much what the ads would lead you to believe. A few chuckles here and there...
Movie with a message - a little crude in parts, but not too bad. Knoxville was even sympathetic in the main role.
Not only was this film hard to follow, but when I did kind of figure it out, I was annoyed. A waste of the actors' talents, all of whom I normally find really appealing.
1. LDN – Lily Allen, Alright, Still…
2. I Don’t Want To Be – Gavin DeGraw, Chariot
3. I Should Be So Lucky – Kylie Minogue, Showgirl Tour from Sydney Live
4. Lay Lady Lay (feat. Gemma Hayes) – Magnet, OST – Mr. & Mrs. Smith
5. Raspberry Beret – Prince, Around the World in a Day
6. Me & My Imagination – Sophie Ellis-Bextor, Trip the Light Fantastic
7. Billie Jean – Michael Jackson, Thriller
8. Bittersweet Faith – Bitter:Sweet, OST – The Devil Wears Prada
9. Caravan – The John Buzon Trio, Ultra-Lounge series
10. The Best is Yet to Come – Michael Buble, Call Me Irresponsible
11. Beautiful Stranger – Madonna, OST – Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me
12. California 2005 – Phantom Planet, Music From The O.C. Mix 6
13. New Year’s Prayer – Jeff Buckley, Sketches for my Sweetheart at the Drunk
14. Girlfriend – Avril Lavigne, The Best Damn Thing
15. The Good Kind – The Wreckers, Stand Still, Look Pretty
16. We Float – PJ Harvey, Stories from the City, Stories from the Sea
17. Inside Your Head – Eberg, Voff Voff
18. Kashmir – Led Zeppelin, Physical Graffiti
19. Yummy (Disco Tetris Remix) – Gwen Stefani (feat. Pharrell), The Sweet Escape 20. Makes Me Wonder [clean version] – Maroon 5, It Won’t Be Soon Before Long
Slow-burning indie about a southern family and the intricacies of their relationships with each other and the woman who married their son, whom they are meeting for the first time. All the characters are fully-realized and acting was excellent all-around. Star-making turn from Oscar nom Adams.
I like Reaser and Kirk, but this film was definitely not worthy of them. The sidekick roles were funny and it would have been interesting to see more of those 2 actresses. Also, the coincidences between the meeting of all the characters was a little much...
Everyone's grown - Radcliffe is almost in danger of outgrowing the role, he's only semi-believable as a 15 year old. However, all three main actors have a stronghold on their roles. E.Lynch as Luna Lovegood was a standout, almost exactly how I imagined her. Villians are especially well-played in this one, Staunton is really creepy and would have liked to see her even more in the film. Even having read the book, however, I found this film a bit hard to follow and I don't know if I would find the film half as enjoyable if I hadn't read them. Action at the end was particularly good as far as effects.
Beautifully shot, nicely nuanced film. Acting was wonderful all around. Some of the plot seemed a little short-handed; there seemed to be a bunch of "fill in the blanks" where you had to assume things about the characters/goings on.
Indie film with a strange premise of brother and sister being so close that they are mistaken for a dating/married couple. Cavanagh is pleasant and has less to do than in [the tv show] Ed. Graham wears very cute outfits and her bubbliness actually seems to fit this character rather than being cartoonish. Anybody could have been in Moynahan's role; it was basically a bit/cardboard part, even though the character is central to the plot. Loved all the supporting players who were all under-utilized.
Great spy thriller. Taut action scenes and decent plot development. "Exotic" locations were filmed well, except a tad too black, blue, and dim in some places - it was tough to make out some of the movement. Really liked the interplay between Damon and Allen. Excited for the third installment coming in August.
Likeable actors populate this feel good film about doing things right by your family. Romance storyline was flimsy, but enjoyed it anyway.
Let me tell you, I really wanted to like this movie, but it was completely cheesy, contrived, and frankly, a little boring. Watch the trailer a few times instead because a) that's free b) it's shorter and c) it's more exciting than the whole movie put together.
Well-acted, tightly plotted film. Did not think it was necessarily "The Best Picture" and compared to other Scorsese films - well, he is certainly deserving of an Oscar, but this wasn't his best either. Kept me on the edge of my seat with all the twists and turns. Thought that Damon and Baldwin were particularly good in the all-star cast.
Acting was okay, but not to the level that I expected for this "Oscar bait" type of film. DiCaprio and Connelly were virtually chemistry-free; her whole character seemed extraneous, in fact. Film was very violent - although I assume very realistic to the situation there. It definitely makes you think twice about the diamond industry as a whole.
The premise of this movie, as a single girl, really puts it close to home. Acting was believable, in some cases, a little too believable (um, like it wasn't even acting). Really can't imagine the 2 main roles played by anyone else [I find it fascinating that Heigl's character was supposed to be played by A.Hathaway until she dropped out.]. I thought it was funny and moving. The way the characters grew (and talked) throughout the movie seemed realistic and organic.
I can't tell you how hard this woman makes me laugh...
