No.
Spielberg’s latest period piece is so old-fashioned and stuffy that it’s unenjoyable at best and unwatchable at worst.
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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.
The Thing
No.
While technically a prequel, this Thing feels more like a superfluous rehash; its existence at all is unwarranted when compared to the far superior John Carpenter’s The Thing.
Drive
Yes.
There are one of a kind movie-going experiences and then there are one of a kind movie-going experiences… this is the latter.
Warrior
Yes.
Not only are there plenty of thrills (as you’d expect from a movie centered around mixed martial arts) but also some damn good storytelling and performances.
