Movie Review Catch-Up, Part 2

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The Disclaimer
Just because I've watched a movie or enjoyed it doesn't mean that it's for everyone. I don't like raunchy content in a movie and I use the websites, ScreenIt and Kids In Mind, frequently to find out what kind of content is in a movie before I watch it. BUT. Everyone's tolerance level of how much content you'll put up with if the movie's worth watching varies. With that in mind, when I say a movie is good, I'm saying that in an overall sense, and I'm saying that from my perspective. I'm not endorsing it, nor am I saying that the content that is in it is appropriate for all ages. I'd prefer the movie to be clean, but if it's overall worth watching and isn't overly raunchy, I'm able to look past a lot of it.

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Syriana
I need to watch this one again cos I didn't like it first time around. I watched it over a couple nights, but I had a hard time keeping track of the details and all the characters involved. I'll watch it again but for now...
2 of 5.

Eastern Promises
Disappointing for how much I heard about it. It was such a simple plot to me and I was expecting a lot more.
2 of 5.

Sweeney Todd
Because I love Tim Burton, I obviously had to see this. I don’t like musicals, but this wasn’t your typical musical so it didn’t bug me. I liked how all the actors actually sang the songs themselves. This movie looks stinking phenomenal as far as production and look goes, but if you can’t stomach blood, skip over this one.
4 of 5.

Breakfast Club
One of my Top 5 all-time faves. I was first introduced to this movie only a year ago, but I loved it that first time and have seen it so many times since then. There’s questionable content all throughout, but look past it and you’ll find an amazing movie. I love the minimal soundtrack, the witty lines, and the fact that it’s basically shot in the one room.
10 of 5.

The Holiday
Another one of my Top 5 all-time faves. I love this movie top to bottom. Side to side. Inside and out. The cast is amazing, the script is awesome, and the score. Wow. What can I say about Hans Zimmer’s masterpiece. It is out of this world!!
10 of 5.

The Incredible Hulk
Absolutely amazing! I was so ready to turn around and go see it again. Roth and Norton were phenomenal, the story was great, and the effects were awesome and not cheesy. I know I may take flack for this, but I liked it better than Iron Man for sure.
5 of 5.

Wanted
I didn't know this was rated R until it started and I hadn't been like dying to see it, but man, I enjoyed it. I'd say it's a mash-up of The Matrix and something with some folklore like Tomb Raider, but it's got enough originality to keep you interested. There are some really sweet action sequences and the whole shoot-bullets-on-a-curve thing? Totally ace.
4 of 5.

Wall-E
Man, this is an incredible movie! When him and Eve are interacting in the beginning, it's like the cutest romantic comedy, even without talking. There were some great stereotypes of guys and girls and I was laughing a ton at all the humor. I think with Cars and Ratatouille, it was geared a bit more towards adults, but this one gets back to being great for kids too. Great music, great story, great message, great humor, great pre-movie short film. Dang, Pixar. You done it again!
5 of 5.

Bella
Simple, yet sweet, and very well done. I super loved this one and can’t wait to see it again.
5 of 5.

Be Kind Rewind
Hmmm. I like Michel Gondry and don’t want to slam him, plus I’ve only seen this movie once and it was over a couple different nights, which I always hate doing, BUT, I didn’t really get into it. Sorry, Mike. I’ll give it another watch soon and hopefully see what you see in it. :)
2.5 of 5.