Director John Hughes Dead At 59
Writer director of film classics; Sixteen Candles, Weird Science and Breakfast Club died today of a heart attack while strolling around Manhattan.
I am unable to express the sadness I feel at this moment.
Fast & Furious
Dull car chase scenes sprinkled with low angle / over the shoulder shots of Vin Diesel. Is it me or does Vin Disel wear a wife beater in all his action movies?
The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift
The completionist in me made me rent it and my love of all things Japanese allowed me to enjoy what I call popcorn movie fun.
Don't judge me.
Wolverine Origins
Awful special effects, a terrible script and uninspired action sequences make this summer blockbuster a dud.
Watchmen: Directors Cut
I love the graphic novel and Zack Snyder did an amazing job bringing what some thought impossible to the silver screen.
The Ugly Truth
Not even Katherine Heigl's charisma and million dollar smile could save this horrendous movie. SKIP IT!
Defiance
The story of three brothers that help fellow Jews hide from the Nazi's in the deep forests of German occupied Poland and Belorussia during World War II. Surprisingly, director Edward Zwik (Glory and Blood Diamond) plays it safe and leaves us with a film lacking any emotional punch.
HALO – Anime
The Hurt Locker
With a 97% fresh rating on Rotten Tomatoes and the critics hailing it as "a near perfect movie" I couldn't help but get excited. Sadly, the film is a huge disappointment and to even call it good is a stretch. Ranging from stereotypical action movie to standard indie character study (long ambiguous takes) The Hurt Locker fails to find a balance. Quickly devolving into a mediocre war film that explores no new ground.
If you are searching for a war film with a character study slant, I recommend Tigerland.
Public Enemies
Considering Mann's previous work on the film Heat, it's no surprise he was chosen to direct a film based on famous bank robber John Dillinger. While not a bad movie, Public Enemies falls short of what one typically expects from a Michael Mann film. While the film has a few great bank heist scenes the movie never fully explores its main characters and as a result feels rushed and unpolished.