No.
I was overwhelmed by how underwhelming it was (in every possible respect).
Should I Go See It?
You Ask. I Answer.
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John Carter
Yes.
While I still have many reservations (slow plotting to start, it’s a fantasy etc.), overall I did find myself enjoying this old fashioned adventure film filled with state of the art special effects.
Act of Valor
No.
One truly spectacular sequence aside, this ill-conceived action film “starring” active duty Navy SEALs is tone deaf: never deciding whether it wants to bask in the awesomeness that is the SEALs or wallow in solemnness over the perils of war.
This Means War
No.
I absolutely adored this movie and already consider it a personal favorite, however when asked if I’d recommend it to the population at large I’d lean towards no because the level of violence may turn away female viewers looking for a standard rom-com and the romance may turn away male viewers looking for a standard action flick.
Chronicle
Yes.
The ‘found footage’ format has been given a new lease on life with this fast-paced and engrossing tale of teenagers who develop telekinesis.
The Grey
No.
Even though the execution of this survival thriller is above average (music, performances, editing, all top notch), I still found myself… disengaged.
The Artist
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.
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.
