2009 Movie Count
For the first time in four years, I'm not setting a goal for 2009. This year's is just for the sake of records. Gotta focus on college, graduation, jobs, and things like that..
Below is a list of all the movies I have seen in 2009, the chronological order in which I saw them, the date of viewing, and a short review comment I have about the film. Disclaimer: spoilers may be present. "*" indicates a repeat viewing. "+" indicates a opening night midnight viewing.
Movies Seen in 2009
#
Title:
Date viewed:
Rating:
Comments:
Notes:
01.
Pineapple Express
01/03
4.5
Pretty silly but too extreme to fully enjoy.
Hot Springs, AR lake house; Michael
02.
Zack and Miri Make A Porno
01/03
7
Reminded me a lot of me and Michael. It was a cute, funny, and edgy story. Liked it a lot.
Hot Springs, AR lake house; Michael
03.
4 Months, 3 Weeks, and 2 Days
01/14
4
Good story that could have been told in 20 or 30 minutes, not drawn out into long tedious scenes like it did. So many times it seemed the cameraman merely set out his equipment and walked away for a smoke break. The abrupt ending was curious and arrogant too.
BRNG1245: Cinemateque for All
04.
The Chumscrubber
01/19
7
Loved it. The perfect suburbia is so perfect it's scary in the Stepford Wife way. Camilla Bell's character was stupid and the final kiss sealing the movie felt like a copout unnecessary happy ending. The kidnapping and some of the other things the adults ignored were exaggerated but it's true that "it's for school" gets kids out of most everything. The medication speaks a lot about our society too. I'd definitely watch again.
home
05.
August Rush
01/19
2.5
Wow, that was unbelievably bad. With its cliche story, cheesy dialogue, constant shots of hope-filled eyes from everyone in the cast, and redundant music scenes, this movie didn't have a single outstanding thing about it. Even Freddie Highmore, who I usually love, overplayed the cute and turned it into a saturated commodity. Ugh, this was real bad.
home
06.
Slumdog Millionaire
01/23
7
Stunning shots. The way the love story was told through questions on Who Wants to be a Millionaire was creative and intriguing. I ruined the ending for myself, though, because I knew the answer to the final Musketeers question.
apt: Michael
07.
2001: A Space Odyssey (blu-ray)
01/24
7
review pending.
Hawkins: Andrew D., Steph, Dan, Chad, --, --
08.
American Teen*
01/30
5.5
review pending.
apt: Michael, Jen, Steph, Andrew, Raj, Faheem
09.
Paprika
02/21
4
definitely need a repeat viewing. Didn't understand it much but the music and images were exceptional.
apt: Ryan M., Margo, Raj, Faheem, Andrew, Michael, Louis
10.
Nick and Nora's Infinite Playlist
03/14
5
Cute but dumb little high school romcom. NYC was of course the biggest redeeming factor. Had to stop multiple times to Google Map background locations. Cool that I could recognize some without aid, too. Good for a very laid back, derrr night.
home
11.
Lost in Translation
03/17
4
Slow and pretentious while trying to be deep but ended up confusing. What was the message, then? What did that final kiss mean? Nothing was resolved. But like I said, it was a tale of companionship between two lonely people, not a sexual affair. That I can relate to. Also, I now understand the appeal of Scarlett Johanssen's beauty.
apt: Morgan
12.
Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind*
03/18
7
review pending.
home
13.
The Wrestler
03/19
7
review pending.
home
14.
The Virgin Suicides
03/20
4
review pending.
home
15.
King Corn
03/21
5
review pending.
home
16.
Mamma Mia!
04/03
5
Seemed like a hokey, cheesy, extended music video. Didn't flow well as a movie musical. And casting Meryl Streep was awkward. Most everyone was awkward in this movie except for the lead girl.
home: Eric
17.
The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas
04/09
7.5
Bruno was fantastic. What a great child actor. The story is also incredibly sad. Oh childhood.
apt: Michael
18.
The Princess Bride*
04/10
8
Awesome as always.
Hawkins: Andrew D.
19.
The Pagemaster*
04/12
6.5
I must have seen this 20 times as a kid. It brought me back!
apt: Michael
20.
Requiem for a Dream*
04/23
7.5
review pending.
apt: Michael
21.
The Diving Bell and the Butterfly
04/29
7
A harrowing tale of the strength and perseverance within all humans if we so choose to extract it from within.
apt: Michael
22.
Star Trek
05/08
7.5
review pending.
Wabash Landing 9: Sami, Brandon H., John, Allie S.
23.
Tell No One
05/10
4
review pending.
apt: Michael
24.
Role Models
05/11
7.5
review pending.
apt: Michael
25.
Let The Right One In
05/12
7
review pending.
apt: Michael
26.
Shanghai
05/28
4
review pending.
Chelsea Cinemas: Marc Comas
27.
Drag Me To Hell
05/30
6.5
review pending.
UA Court Street Stadium 12: Miranda, Evan, Amanda, Florian, Shin, Marc, Mads, Sarah, girl
28.
Mommie Dearest
06/15
6
review pending.
Lounge Bar: Peter Lewis
29.
Paranoid Park
06/19 (?)
6.5
review pending.
apt: Russ
30.
Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince
07/15
9
review pending.
Kips Bay AMC: Jorge, Sharon, Octavio, Melissa, (?+)
31.
Twilight
07/16
6
review pending.
apt
32.
He's Just Not That Into You
07/16
6
review pending.
apt
33.
American History X
07/26
8.5
review pending.
apt
34.
Bowling for Columbine
07/28
5
review pending.
apt
35.
GI Joe: Rise of Cobra
07/31
5.5
review pending.
AMC Times Square: Edward Douglas
36.
Not Quite Hollywood
08/04
5.5
review pending.
East Village Cinemas
37.
Humpday
08/07
8.5
review pending. (mumblecore #1)
Angelika Theater: Edward Douglas
38.
Terminator 4: Salvation
08/14
6.5
review pending.
Mexico City: Karen, Priscilla, Xotchi, Bere, Rafael
39.
Fired Up!
08/15
6
review pending.
Rafa's house, Mexico City
40.
The Time Traveler's Wife
08/21
7
review pending.
Cinemex, Plaza Insurgentes, Mexico City
41.
Bender's Big Score
08/22
3
review pending.
Boeing S80, between MEX and DFW
42.
Turistas
08/27
2.5
review pending.
home
43.
Bigger Faster Stronger
08/28
6.5
review pending.
home
44.
17 Again
08/28
5.5
review pending.
home
45.
Addicted to Plastic
08/28
5
review pending.
home
46.
I Love You, Man
08/29
7
review pending.
home
47.
Say Anything*
08/29
4
review pending.
home
48.
District 9
08/30
5.5
review pending.
Lafayette 7: Eric
49.
Startup.com
08/31
2
review pending.
home
50.
Serendipity
09/05
5
Hopelessly sappy but unrealistic romance.
home
51.
Paper Heart
09/05
5
review pending.
Eastside 9
52.
Inglorious Basterds
09/05
4
review pending.
Eastside 9
53.
Adventureland
09/06
6
Solid coming of age. James (Jesse Eisenberg) was alright, kind of like a Michael Cera knockoff. Kristen Stewart annoys the hell out of me. Has she ever smiled or been non-emo in her life?
home
54.
Frida*
09/11
7.5
Lovely reminders of beautiful Mexico and the love and life of Frida Kahlo.
home
55.
Cashback
09/17
6
Sean Biggerstaff is gorgeous. No one else is. Cool still effects.
home
56.
Metropolis
09/18
5.5
Silent film with live organ music. What progressive ideas from a long time ago. Liked the dystopian topic.
home
57.
Singin' in the Rain*
09/25
7.5
review pending.
home: Eric
58.
Valley Girl
10/01
6
Full of so many lawls! The fashions, the vernacular, the vapid storyline. Much fun!
home
59.
Dear Zachary: A Letter to a son about his father
10/02
9
Heartbreaking, one of the saddest movies I have ever seen.
home
60.
Entre les Murs (The Class)
10/03
5
Flat. Didn't really seem to have a point to it other than showing what it's like to teach in an inner city school with children who aren't motivated. I did like that Mr. Marin was not a new teacher though, as that is the usual point of view taken. Very matter-of-fact and real.
home
61.
Return of the Living Dead
10/08
5.5
Good zombie movie to start off with. Great reverse zoom scene.
First Street 202: Barrett
62.
Paranormal Activity+
10/16
4.5
Slow first half. Didn't pick up until she got dragged onto the floor. Last 2 seconds sucked too, cliche! Otherwise a pretty good ending.
Eastside 9: Matt E., Wilson S., John K., Alberto, Pat (?), -, -
63.
The Girlfriend Experience
10/16
4
Slow. Boring. Sasha Grey is monotone in all senses of the word.
home
64.
Man Push Cart
10/17
3
Slow. Boring. Emo.
home
65.
Anvil! The Story of Anvil
10/23
9
Tragic, heartwarming, and inspirational all in an hour and 20 minutes. Maybe one of the first times I have ever felt genuinely guilty for downloading rather than buying. This movie is proof that true passion and support exists.
home
66.
The Rocky Horror Picture Show*
10/24
7.5
Interactive Time Warp Dance!! Water guns and lighters!!
Lafayette Theater: Barrett
67.
Hannah Takes The Stairs
10/28
4
Some good insights at the end when she talks about being manic with crushes, and the bit about depression medication is interesting. On the whole, however, the film was kind of pointless and Hannah was bland, especially her bumbling "like, I don't know" rhetoric. (mumblecore #2)
home
68.
Pan's Labyrinth
10/30
7
Was getting frustrated with the first half, so thank goodness things picked up in the latter half. It was nothing like what I had expected--scary, tense, and dramatic--but very beautiful in a gothic way and sad in a humanistic way. The ending matched del Toro's "The Orphanage" finale which I actually appreciated. They are both so nontraditionally hopeful.
home: dad
69.
Trick 'r Treat
11/01
5.5
Not your typical scary movie. Pretty good!
apt: Wilson
70.
The Hangover
11/01
5
Don't really understand why it was the standout comedy of the summer. It had its funny moments, more than average, but it's no Anchorman or Zoolander.
home
71.
The Pursuit of Happyness*
11/13
6.5
Emotional but extreme.
apt: Wilson
72.
Food, Inc.
11/15
7
Most of the shocking facts I already knew but the accompanying images were brutal at times. If not for time, I would have liked them to dive deeper into each chapter topic presented. A great beginner film for those new to the issue.
home
73.
I Love You, Beth Cooper
11/18
4.5
The first hour was torture. Horrendously bad. Only because of a need for completion did I bring myself to finish the movie the next night, and good thing because the second half is actually surprisingly good and funny. How opposite the two halves were. Everyone was pretty bad at acting, but I enjoyed Rich's movie quotes!
home
74.
Twilight: New Moon+
11/20
3
Everyone being moody and angsty makes me stressed out and depressed. Not even halfway through I was wondering if it was almost done yet. I don't think I have ever seen Kristen Stewart smile. Not in pictures, not in movies, nowhere. Rob Patt looks like shit as always. The pace was effing slow and half the time I couldn't understand what they were saying because of all the mumbling. Let it be said that New Moon sucks. Redeeming factors: constantly shirtless Jacob and the misty scenery.
Wabash Landing 9: Yagana
75.
Assassination of a High School President
11/21
5
Not a fan of mysteries in the classic form. It was even stupider at a high school level. Reece Thompson as Bobby Funke was hot, though, as was the head Mullins brother.
home
76.
In Search of a Midnight Kiss
11/22
2
Everyone sucks at acting, and the main girl is not one bit likable. I didn't give a shit that she was pregnant, I even thought she deserved it for being such a bitch at heart. (mumblecore #3)
home
77.
The Skeleton Key
11/24
6.5
Solid plot, and Kate Hudson wasn't half bad for once. Great twist ending!
home
78.
About A Boy*
11/28
9
Hilarious awkward feel good movie.
apt: Wilson
79.
The Last Holiday
12/11
4.5
review pending.
apt: Wilson
80.
Across the Universe*
12/12
8
Story and plot is lacking but the musical sequences are phenomenal.
apt: Wilson
81.
Away We Go
12/13
5.5
review pending.
home
82.
Avatar
12/19
9.5
An absolute adventure of breathtaking beauty and wonder.
Eastside 9: Wilson
83.
Avatar 3D*
12/20
9
review pending.
Eastside 9: Sami, Brandon, Allie, Faeem
84.
Employee of the Month
12/21
4
review pending.
home
85.
Pocahontas*
12/21
10
Nothing can replace vintage Disney with all its youthful humor, animals, and songs.
home
86.
(500) Days of Summer
12/21
6
No longer fresh out of a breakup, it didn't hit me quite as hard as I thought it would. Also, I don't like Zooey for the same reason I don't like Kristen Stewart: they're both stoic, slow, and sluggish. Joseph, on the other hand, gave an A+ performance that encompassed emotions on all spectrums, sober and otherwise.
home
87.
Better Luck Tomorrow*
12/22
6
Good dramatic style and all the male leads are strong, but Stephanie was super weak. I really liked the way the scenes are edited together.
home
88.
Julie & Julia
12/22
3.5
Wanted to skip all the boring Meryl Streep/Julia Child scenes. The Julie scenes were kind of boring too. This movie was a chore to get through... ZZzzz...
home
89.
Do The Right Thing
12/22
7
So much hate in this movie. Too much hate. So deep. Going to have to watch this again someday for sure.
home
90.
Management
12/23
5
I wanted to give it a 4.5 but the story is just too ridiculous and impossible. Love doesn't work like that. Only Steve Zahn and his bumbling Mike character bumped this movie to a 5 because he somehow managed to actually be cute and charming when it easily could have been plain stupid and annoying. Aniston gave the same old, dull performance she usually does. It was also interesting how this film maintained such an intense indie feel despite its big names.
home
91.
Extract
12/23
7
The story is super solid and enjoyable. I had a lot of fun watching this. It was about all the people, not only the big and pretty ones. Funny too!
home
92.
Objectified
12/24
6
Design can and will change the world, and the best design is that which is not noticed at all.
home
93.
Frontrunners
12/24
7.5
review pending.
home
94.
21
12/25
7
review pending.
home
95.
Confessions of a Shopaholic
12/27
5
review pending.
Scott's house, Bloomington: Jen
96.
Mysterious Skin
12/29
6
review pending.
Scott's house, Bloomington
97.
Observe and Report
12/30
5
review pending.
Scott's house, Bloomington
98.
The Proposal
12/30
4.5
review pending.
Scott's house, Bloomington
Rating Scale
#
meaning
10.
one of the best movies ever
9.
8.
very good, but not up to par to being a total favorite
7.
6.
5.
mediocre, good for one watch
4.
3.
2.
has some redeeming qualities
1.
total bollocks, couldn’t finish
Below is a list of all the movies I have seen in 2009, the chronological order in which I saw them, the date of viewing, and a short review comment I have about the film. Disclaimer: spoilers may be present. "*" indicates a repeat viewing. "+" indicates a opening night midnight viewing.
Movies Seen in 2009
#
Title:
Date viewed:
Rating:
Comments:
Notes:
01.
Pineapple Express
01/03
4.5
Pretty silly but too extreme to fully enjoy.
Hot Springs, AR lake house; Michael
02.
Zack and Miri Make A Porno
01/03
7
Reminded me a lot of me and Michael. It was a cute, funny, and edgy story. Liked it a lot.
Hot Springs, AR lake house; Michael
03.
4 Months, 3 Weeks, and 2 Days
01/14
4
Good story that could have been told in 20 or 30 minutes, not drawn out into long tedious scenes like it did. So many times it seemed the cameraman merely set out his equipment and walked away for a smoke break. The abrupt ending was curious and arrogant too.
BRNG1245: Cinemateque for All
04.
The Chumscrubber
01/19
7
Loved it. The perfect suburbia is so perfect it's scary in the Stepford Wife way. Camilla Bell's character was stupid and the final kiss sealing the movie felt like a copout unnecessary happy ending. The kidnapping and some of the other things the adults ignored were exaggerated but it's true that "it's for school" gets kids out of most everything. The medication speaks a lot about our society too. I'd definitely watch again.
home
05.
August Rush
01/19
2.5
Wow, that was unbelievably bad. With its cliche story, cheesy dialogue, constant shots of hope-filled eyes from everyone in the cast, and redundant music scenes, this movie didn't have a single outstanding thing about it. Even Freddie Highmore, who I usually love, overplayed the cute and turned it into a saturated commodity. Ugh, this was real bad.
home
06.
Slumdog Millionaire
01/23
7
Stunning shots. The way the love story was told through questions on Who Wants to be a Millionaire was creative and intriguing. I ruined the ending for myself, though, because I knew the answer to the final Musketeers question.
apt: Michael
07.
2001: A Space Odyssey (blu-ray)
01/24
7
review pending.
Hawkins: Andrew D., Steph, Dan, Chad, --, --
08.
American Teen*
01/30
5.5
review pending.
apt: Michael, Jen, Steph, Andrew, Raj, Faheem
09.
Paprika
02/21
4
definitely need a repeat viewing. Didn't understand it much but the music and images were exceptional.
apt: Ryan M., Margo, Raj, Faheem, Andrew, Michael, Louis
10.
Nick and Nora's Infinite Playlist
03/14
5
Cute but dumb little high school romcom. NYC was of course the biggest redeeming factor. Had to stop multiple times to Google Map background locations. Cool that I could recognize some without aid, too. Good for a very laid back, derrr night.
home
11.
Lost in Translation
03/17
4
Slow and pretentious while trying to be deep but ended up confusing. What was the message, then? What did that final kiss mean? Nothing was resolved. But like I said, it was a tale of companionship between two lonely people, not a sexual affair. That I can relate to. Also, I now understand the appeal of Scarlett Johanssen's beauty.
apt: Morgan
12.
Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind*
03/18
7
review pending.
home
13.
The Wrestler
03/19
7
review pending.
home
14.
The Virgin Suicides
03/20
4
review pending.
home
15.
King Corn
03/21
5
review pending.
home
16.
Mamma Mia!
04/03
5
Seemed like a hokey, cheesy, extended music video. Didn't flow well as a movie musical. And casting Meryl Streep was awkward. Most everyone was awkward in this movie except for the lead girl.
home: Eric
17.
The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas
04/09
7.5
Bruno was fantastic. What a great child actor. The story is also incredibly sad. Oh childhood.
apt: Michael
18.
The Princess Bride*
04/10
8
Awesome as always.
Hawkins: Andrew D.
19.
The Pagemaster*
04/12
6.5
I must have seen this 20 times as a kid. It brought me back!
apt: Michael
20.
Requiem for a Dream*
04/23
7.5
review pending.
apt: Michael
21.
The Diving Bell and the Butterfly
04/29
7
A harrowing tale of the strength and perseverance within all humans if we so choose to extract it from within.
apt: Michael
22.
Star Trek
05/08
7.5
review pending.
Wabash Landing 9: Sami, Brandon H., John, Allie S.
23.
Tell No One
05/10
4
review pending.
apt: Michael
24.
Role Models
05/11
7.5
review pending.
apt: Michael
25.
Let The Right One In
05/12
7
review pending.
apt: Michael
26.
Shanghai
05/28
4
review pending.
Chelsea Cinemas: Marc Comas
27.
Drag Me To Hell
05/30
6.5
review pending.
UA Court Street Stadium 12: Miranda, Evan, Amanda, Florian, Shin, Marc, Mads, Sarah, girl
28.
Mommie Dearest
06/15
6
review pending.
Lounge Bar: Peter Lewis
29.
Paranoid Park
06/19 (?)
6.5
review pending.
apt: Russ
30.
Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince
07/15
9
review pending.
Kips Bay AMC: Jorge, Sharon, Octavio, Melissa, (?+)
31.
Twilight
07/16
6
review pending.
apt
32.
He's Just Not That Into You
07/16
6
review pending.
apt
33.
American History X
07/26
8.5
review pending.
apt
34.
Bowling for Columbine
07/28
5
review pending.
apt
35.
GI Joe: Rise of Cobra
07/31
5.5
review pending.
AMC Times Square: Edward Douglas
36.
Not Quite Hollywood
08/04
5.5
review pending.
East Village Cinemas
37.
Humpday
08/07
8.5
review pending. (mumblecore #1)
Angelika Theater: Edward Douglas
38.
Terminator 4: Salvation
08/14
6.5
review pending.
Mexico City: Karen, Priscilla, Xotchi, Bere, Rafael
39.
Fired Up!
08/15
6
review pending.
Rafa's house, Mexico City
40.
The Time Traveler's Wife
08/21
7
review pending.
Cinemex, Plaza Insurgentes, Mexico City
41.
Bender's Big Score
08/22
3
review pending.
Boeing S80, between MEX and DFW
42.
Turistas
08/27
2.5
review pending.
home
43.
Bigger Faster Stronger
08/28
6.5
review pending.
home
44.
17 Again
08/28
5.5
review pending.
home
45.
Addicted to Plastic
08/28
5
review pending.
home
46.
I Love You, Man
08/29
7
review pending.
home
47.
Say Anything*
08/29
4
review pending.
home
48.
District 9
08/30
5.5
review pending.
Lafayette 7: Eric
49.
Startup.com
08/31
2
review pending.
home
50.
Serendipity
09/05
5
Hopelessly sappy but unrealistic romance.
home
51.
Paper Heart
09/05
5
review pending.
Eastside 9
52.
Inglorious Basterds
09/05
4
review pending.
Eastside 9
53.
Adventureland
09/06
6
Solid coming of age. James (Jesse Eisenberg) was alright, kind of like a Michael Cera knockoff. Kristen Stewart annoys the hell out of me. Has she ever smiled or been non-emo in her life?
home
54.
Frida*
09/11
7.5
Lovely reminders of beautiful Mexico and the love and life of Frida Kahlo.
home
55.
Cashback
09/17
6
Sean Biggerstaff is gorgeous. No one else is. Cool still effects.
home
56.
Metropolis
09/18
5.5
Silent film with live organ music. What progressive ideas from a long time ago. Liked the dystopian topic.
home
57.
Singin' in the Rain*
09/25
7.5
review pending.
home: Eric
58.
Valley Girl
10/01
6
Full of so many lawls! The fashions, the vernacular, the vapid storyline. Much fun!
home
59.
Dear Zachary: A Letter to a son about his father
10/02
9
Heartbreaking, one of the saddest movies I have ever seen.
home
60.
Entre les Murs (The Class)
10/03
5
Flat. Didn't really seem to have a point to it other than showing what it's like to teach in an inner city school with children who aren't motivated. I did like that Mr. Marin was not a new teacher though, as that is the usual point of view taken. Very matter-of-fact and real.
home
61.
Return of the Living Dead
10/08
5.5
Good zombie movie to start off with. Great reverse zoom scene.
First Street 202: Barrett
62.
Paranormal Activity+
10/16
4.5
Slow first half. Didn't pick up until she got dragged onto the floor. Last 2 seconds sucked too, cliche! Otherwise a pretty good ending.
Eastside 9: Matt E., Wilson S., John K., Alberto, Pat (?), -, -
63.
The Girlfriend Experience
10/16
4
Slow. Boring. Sasha Grey is monotone in all senses of the word.
home
64.
Man Push Cart
10/17
3
Slow. Boring. Emo.
home
65.
Anvil! The Story of Anvil
10/23
9
Tragic, heartwarming, and inspirational all in an hour and 20 minutes. Maybe one of the first times I have ever felt genuinely guilty for downloading rather than buying. This movie is proof that true passion and support exists.
home
66.
The Rocky Horror Picture Show*
10/24
7.5
Interactive Time Warp Dance!! Water guns and lighters!!
Lafayette Theater: Barrett
67.
Hannah Takes The Stairs
10/28
4
Some good insights at the end when she talks about being manic with crushes, and the bit about depression medication is interesting. On the whole, however, the film was kind of pointless and Hannah was bland, especially her bumbling "like, I don't know" rhetoric. (mumblecore #2)
home
68.
Pan's Labyrinth
10/30
7
Was getting frustrated with the first half, so thank goodness things picked up in the latter half. It was nothing like what I had expected--scary, tense, and dramatic--but very beautiful in a gothic way and sad in a humanistic way. The ending matched del Toro's "The Orphanage" finale which I actually appreciated. They are both so nontraditionally hopeful.
home: dad
69.
Trick 'r Treat
11/01
5.5
Not your typical scary movie. Pretty good!
apt: Wilson
70.
The Hangover
11/01
5
Don't really understand why it was the standout comedy of the summer. It had its funny moments, more than average, but it's no Anchorman or Zoolander.
home
71.
The Pursuit of Happyness*
11/13
6.5
Emotional but extreme.
apt: Wilson
72.
Food, Inc.
11/15
7
Most of the shocking facts I already knew but the accompanying images were brutal at times. If not for time, I would have liked them to dive deeper into each chapter topic presented. A great beginner film for those new to the issue.
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73.
I Love You, Beth Cooper
11/18
4.5
The first hour was torture. Horrendously bad. Only because of a need for completion did I bring myself to finish the movie the next night, and good thing because the second half is actually surprisingly good and funny. How opposite the two halves were. Everyone was pretty bad at acting, but I enjoyed Rich's movie quotes!
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74.
Twilight: New Moon+
11/20
3
Everyone being moody and angsty makes me stressed out and depressed. Not even halfway through I was wondering if it was almost done yet. I don't think I have ever seen Kristen Stewart smile. Not in pictures, not in movies, nowhere. Rob Patt looks like shit as always. The pace was effing slow and half the time I couldn't understand what they were saying because of all the mumbling. Let it be said that New Moon sucks. Redeeming factors: constantly shirtless Jacob and the misty scenery.
Wabash Landing 9: Yagana
75.
Assassination of a High School President
11/21
5
Not a fan of mysteries in the classic form. It was even stupider at a high school level. Reece Thompson as Bobby Funke was hot, though, as was the head Mullins brother.
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76.
In Search of a Midnight Kiss
11/22
2
Everyone sucks at acting, and the main girl is not one bit likable. I didn't give a shit that she was pregnant, I even thought she deserved it for being such a bitch at heart. (mumblecore #3)
home
77.
The Skeleton Key
11/24
6.5
Solid plot, and Kate Hudson wasn't half bad for once. Great twist ending!
home
78.
About A Boy*
11/28
9
Hilarious awkward feel good movie.
apt: Wilson
79.
The Last Holiday
12/11
4.5
review pending.
apt: Wilson
80.
Across the Universe*
12/12
8
Story and plot is lacking but the musical sequences are phenomenal.
apt: Wilson
81.
Away We Go
12/13
5.5
review pending.
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82.
Avatar
12/19
9.5
An absolute adventure of breathtaking beauty and wonder.
Eastside 9: Wilson
83.
Avatar 3D*
12/20
9
review pending.
Eastside 9: Sami, Brandon, Allie, Faeem
84.
Employee of the Month
12/21
4
review pending.
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85.
Pocahontas*
12/21
10
Nothing can replace vintage Disney with all its youthful humor, animals, and songs.
home
86.
(500) Days of Summer
12/21
6
No longer fresh out of a breakup, it didn't hit me quite as hard as I thought it would. Also, I don't like Zooey for the same reason I don't like Kristen Stewart: they're both stoic, slow, and sluggish. Joseph, on the other hand, gave an A+ performance that encompassed emotions on all spectrums, sober and otherwise.
home
87.
Better Luck Tomorrow*
12/22
6
Good dramatic style and all the male leads are strong, but Stephanie was super weak. I really liked the way the scenes are edited together.
home
88.
Julie & Julia
12/22
3.5
Wanted to skip all the boring Meryl Streep/Julia Child scenes. The Julie scenes were kind of boring too. This movie was a chore to get through... ZZzzz...
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89.
Do The Right Thing
12/22
7
So much hate in this movie. Too much hate. So deep. Going to have to watch this again someday for sure.
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90.
Management
12/23
5
I wanted to give it a 4.5 but the story is just too ridiculous and impossible. Love doesn't work like that. Only Steve Zahn and his bumbling Mike character bumped this movie to a 5 because he somehow managed to actually be cute and charming when it easily could have been plain stupid and annoying. Aniston gave the same old, dull performance she usually does. It was also interesting how this film maintained such an intense indie feel despite its big names.
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91.
Extract
12/23
7
The story is super solid and enjoyable. I had a lot of fun watching this. It was about all the people, not only the big and pretty ones. Funny too!
home
92.
Objectified
12/24
6
Design can and will change the world, and the best design is that which is not noticed at all.
home
93.
Frontrunners
12/24
7.5
review pending.
home
94.
21
12/25
7
review pending.
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95.
Confessions of a Shopaholic
12/27
5
review pending.
Scott's house, Bloomington: Jen
96.
Mysterious Skin
12/29
6
review pending.
Scott's house, Bloomington
97.
Observe and Report
12/30
5
review pending.
Scott's house, Bloomington
98.
The Proposal
12/30
4.5
review pending.
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Rating Scale
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one of the best movies ever
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very good, but not up to par to being a total favorite
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mediocre, good for one watch
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2.
has some redeeming qualities
1.
total bollocks, couldn’t finish