Yes.
You may have heard of this Oscar favorite because it’s black and white and silent, but let me add it’s also an absolutely beautiful, heartfelt piece of filmmaking.
Should I Go See It?
You Ask. I Answer.
Haywire
Yes.
Soderbergh delivers a well crafted spy thriller that’s heavy on atmosphere and is filled with some riveting fight scenes courtesy of new star Gina Carano.
War Horse
No.
Spielberg’s latest period piece is so old-fashioned and stuffy that it’s unenjoyable at best and unwatchable at worst.
The Descendants
Yes.
George Clooney puts in another award worthy performance in Alexander Payne’s latest drama that follows a father dealing with his comatose wife, stressed out daughters and a life-changing business deal.
Happy New Year From SIGSI
In honor of the arrival of 2012, let us first reflect on 2011.
(Keep in mind, I don’t contend that the films listed below are the best films of the year. This isn’t my Oscar ballot. This is simply what I’ve personally enjoyed the most out of what I’ve seen the last 12 months.)
FAVORITES:
1. Drive
3. Sucker Punch
4. Mission Impossible: Ghost Protocol
5. Moneyball
NEAR WALK OUTS:
2. Green Hornet
3. Bad Teacher
4. Real Steel
5. Transformers: Dark of the Moon
Thanks everyone for another amazing year!
The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo
Yes.
An intense crime thriller with some amazing performances and pitch-perfect direction (what else would you expect from David Fincher?), this one is not to be missed.
Mission Impossible: Ghost Protocol
Yes.
Brad Bird expertly directs this worthy addition to the series that admittedly lacks the gravitas of one or three, but makes up for it with some truly nail-biting action sequences.
Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows
Yes.
No doubt some of the novelty has worn off since the original, but that doesn’t stop this from being an immensely enjoyable romp with the great performances and thrilling style you’d expect.
Immortals
No.
This movie has a lot going for it (distinct style, gratifying action) but it lacks the emotional resonance required to make it truly memorable.
In Time
No.
A clever concept is squandered in this science fiction allegory that could have been extremely effective given the current socioeconomic climate, but instead lacks both action and subtlety.
