Tuesday, February 28, 2006

PROOF: She Said, A



Very good... Anthony Hopkins always brings life to the screen. Additionally, I felt there was good chemistry between Gwyneth & Jake.

I cannot wait to see the play.

Thursday, February 23, 2006

WHO FRAMED ROGER RABBIT? He Said, A

Always a classic, even years later. Even more fun because I got to watch it with SHE, who had never before seen the movie. It's a wonder the filmmakers ever convinced Warner Bros. and Walt Disney to allow their cartoon characters to be in the same film. I loved this movie as a kid, and love it still as a grown-up version of myself.

Monday, February 20, 2006

A VERY LONG ENGAGEMENT, He Said: A-

Beautifully shot and very good acting throughout this French film made by and starring the creative forces behind the film 'Amelie.' Jodie Foster had a nice surprise cameo appearance -- and in French! A bit gory and a tad depressing, but in the end love won out. Then again, doesn't it always in films like these?

Sunday, February 19, 2006

JUST LIKE HEAVEN, He Said: B

Here's another one of your typical chick flicks, although I'm surprised to admit that Just Like Heaven is not half bad once you've had a couple drinks. Guys - I wouldn't suggest watching this at home alone or with the fellas. But if you're gonna sit through a movie your girl picks out, you could certainly do worse. You always have Reese Witherspoon to look at.

HE SAID: B

Saturday, February 18, 2006

LORD OF WAR, He Said: C-

Very average film starring Nicolas Cage about the life of a gun dealer. Interesting characters, although a bit underdeveloped. It's hard to enjoy a film when there isn't any character you find appealing or care to emotionally invest in. Other than "guns are bad and kill people," this movie really didn't have much to say.

SAW II, He Said: C

I guess this movie was everything I was expecting -- poor acting, lots of blood and overly gory. But it just wan't that interesting. I felt the first one was at least a bit more original. Listening to the commentary made me like it even less. The director was a bore and seemed thrilled with all of his unoriginal ideas. I say wait for it until it on TV - and save your money.

Friday, February 17, 2006

HIGH TENSION, He Said: F

I have to give a movie props for actually scaring me, but this foreign French flick was outright disturbing and extremely graphic. A lot of it didn't make much sense, but then again I doubt the filmmakers cared much for plot holes. This is a movie to see only if you're feeling bad about humanity and like to see people killed onscreen. Most definitely NOT a date movie.

Monday, February 13, 2006

THE CONSTANT GARDENER, He Said: A-

Very emotional film, with superb acting by Rachel Weisz and Ralph Fiennes, about a murder conspiracy and a cover-up by powerful drug companies in Africa. Based on a popular novel. Great film, but I was expecting something even 'greater' based on the buzz around the movie.

Sunday, February 12, 2006

MUST LOVE DOGS, He Said: D

I'm always amazed when wonderful actors participate in terrible films. I find myself distracted from the movie wondering how much money they took to act in such crap. Surely, they knew it was crap when they signed on. Alas, this 'chick flick' is a prime example of a terrible idea on paper looking even worse when lensed. You have your stereotypical older divorced woman-seeking-guy character and her meddling sisters plus the cliche gay friend character who gives her advice. It was almost offensively bad, that's how much I disliked this movie. And it has nothing to do with the fact that I'm a guy. I can be a sucker for a romantic cheesy movie as much as the next guy/girl, but this film was just BAD. Even though I didn't pay to rent this (we borrowed it from SHE's boss), is it possible to ask someone for her money back?!?

Saturday, February 04, 2006

THE NOTEBOOK, He Said: A-

Good love story; SHE's favorite movie right now; sad, funny, and definitely a tear jerker

Thursday, February 02, 2006

ANNIE HALL, He Said: A

A classic Woody Allen film that I hadn't seen in years. I loved seeing it again for the first time with SHE. Even though it was made 30 years ago, it remains a timeless comedy. Long live vintage Woody Allen.