Yes.
Great performances, fun characters, engaging story, top-notch special effects, mind-blowing action sequences: ASSEMBLE!
Should I Go See It?
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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.
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 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.
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.
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.
The Ides of March
Yes.
Ryan Gosling does it again (well, with the help of director and supporting actor George Clooney) in this gripping political drama that, while it plays out on a smaller scale than I would have preferred, remains engaging from beginning to end.
