Filed under Drama

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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War Horse

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 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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

 

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