Below are my movies of the week:
December
15
The Core (Directed by Jon Amiel) The earth's
core needs to needs to get back in rotation or else we all die. Yes that was
the concept for this bad movie. There is not much to like about this movie,
even the cast. This is one movie I will not be watching again, EVER!
Vantage Point (Directed by Pete Travis) Pretty good
movie that showed the same events from multiple points of view leading up to
the big reveal of all events in order. The plot was helped along by a strong
overall cast. It reminded me a bit of Memento which is one of my favorite
movies.
December 16
Clerks (Directed by Kevin Smith) This is where
my love for Kevin Smith and his movies began. I don’t really have much else to
say besides I am glad to watched this movie for the first time so many years
ago.
December 17
The Social Network (Directed by David Fincher) From
top to bottom this is one of the best movies I have seen in a long time. The
story, the characters, the writing and the music are all top notch. The
soundtrack to this movie is one of my Top 5 albums of all-time.
December 18
Half Baked (Directed by Tamra Davis) Meh I was
bored watching this movie. I don't know if it is because I wasn't in the right
frame of mind or if I just didn't enjoy it. It has been probably 5+ years since
I last watched it.
December 20
Jaws (Directed by Steven Spielberg) I
remember being scared watching this as a child. I spent most of the time with
my eyes closed. Now when I watch it I wonder what made me so scared. All these
years later it is still a fun movie to watch. The conversation between Brody,
Quint and Hooper on the boat about their pasts was very interesting and added
some good depth to the characters.
Dogma (Directed by Kevin Smith) The first
time I saw this movie was shortly after it was released in theaters. It was an
afternoon showing after I got out of class and there were only 15-20 people in
the theater with me. Shortly after the introduction of Buddy Christ 4 people in
the theater got up in a hurry and stormed out. I got a good laugh out of seeing
them leave and by the end of the movie I thought that it was probably a good
idea they left early because they would have been pissed with what they saw the
rest of the movie.
American Hustle (Directed by David O. Russell) One
of the best movies I have seen this year. David O. Russell likes to make long
movies but also knows how to make great movies. His last three movies have all
been homeruns in my book. The cast in this movie might be one of the best that
I have seen in a long time.
Elf (Directed by Jon Favreau) A recent
Christmas classic that I added to my yearly watching list. In recent years I
have had trouble watching Will Ferrell because the humor is too awkward for me
and I just don't enjoy watching it. This movie though is not like that. Yes it
is stupid humor but it is still enjoyable stupid humor.
December 21
The Legend of Bagger Vance (Directed by Robert
Redford ) I remember when I saw this
was playing on TV a few months ago that I decided to record it. Well, I finally
found it still on my DVR and gave it a watch after having not seen it for a few
years. I am a fan of Matt Damon and Will Smith and this movie is a very good
collaboration of the two actors. It is a sports, primarily golf, themed movie
so you know I am in from the get go.
Rare Exports: A Christmas Tale (Directed by Jalmari
Helander) Watched this movie based on a suggestion from my friend Rooster and
while it is a bit weird I still enjoyed it. The truth behind the
"real" Santa Claus is revealed and actions need to be taken to stop
him. There are a number of fun twists late in the movie which increased my
enjoyment level.
Movies Watched: 552
Movies To Go for
2.0: 0
Bonus Movies
Watched: 52
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