REPO MEN

REPO MEN...Finally, a national health care plan that I can agree with. "7"

BRIGHT STAR

BRIGHT STAR...Who knows if the John Keats / Fanny Brawne relationship really went down like this....It simply doesn't matter. BRIGHT STAR is a great love story. "7"

THE TOWN

THE TOWN...A good blend of drama and crime saga. Ben Affleck is growing on me. GONE BABY, GONE his first directorial effort was good. THE TOWN is a little better. If he can direct a 3rd good film Affleck will be for real. "8"

Jeremy Renner (THE HURT LOCKER) is solid as the short tempered villain. Although he has a great screen presence I don't see how he can last as a leading man in Hollywood. How many roles like this can he be in before he gets type-cast...Can you envision him in a comedic role?

Rebecca Hall...I'm a big fan.

MAD MAX: BEYOND THUNDERDOME

MAD MAX: BEYOND THUNDERDOME...Released July 1, 1985. One of my favorite films of all-time. A perfect "10".

THE WATCHMEN

THE WATCHMEN...A graphic novel turned into a film made for grown-ups. I wish there was a little more action, but at the same time I appreciated a super-hero movie that was more drama than spectacle. "7"

MOTHER

MOTHER...A mother tries to prove her simple minded son is innocent of killing a young girl. Typically I frown upon Hollywood remaking a foreign film. However, the story of "MOTHER" is so good that I hope it happens. "6"

DEVIL

DEVIL...An above average thriller/who-done-it. Do you believe in the Devil? "6"

PRINCE OF PERSIA: THE SANDS OF TIME

PRINCE OF PERSIA: THE SANDS OF TIME...Over produced, over acted. Almost a complete mess of a film. "1"

BROKEN EMBRACES

BROKEN EMBRACES...Is it possible for an actress to perform better when the role is in her native tongue? When it comes to Penelope Cruz this is true. If you have an indifferent view of the acting skills of Cruz check her out in the Spanish language films BROKEN EMBRACES and VOLVER. "6"

CLASH OF THE TITANS

CLASH OF THE TITANS...To date, one of the 2 worst 3D films of the year. "3"

DATE NIGHT

DATE NIGHT...Take away a talented crew of television writes and Tina Fey is just another average looking, unfunny actress. Steve Carell...please don't leave the office. "3"

DEAR JOHN

DEAR JOHN...When will Hollywood stop trying to capitalize on Nicholas Sparks novels? THE NOTEBOOK was a fluke. "4"

THE HOUSE OF THE DEVIL

THE HOUSE OF THE DEVIL...nothing worse than a poorly executed horror flick. Horror films should be scary and then supply a feeling of fun after the scary experience. THE HOUSE OF THE DEVIL supplies a feeling of boredom. "2"

CHLOE

CHLOE...An interesting idea that wasn't executed properly. Too much drama, not enough thriller. However, Julianne Moore is really good in the lead role (I've always had a soft spot for red-heads). Chloe gets a "4".

Julianne Moore's 5 Best Films
1) Boogie Nights
2) Far From Heaven
3) Children of Men
4) The Lost World: Jurassic Park
5) A Single Man (Moore should have been nominated for a supporting Oscar for this role)

VICKY CRISTINA BARCELONA

VICKY CRISTINA BARCELONA...I'm not a huge Woody Allen fan, but I'm enthusiastic about Penelope Cruz. Rent this today to see Penelope's Oscar winning performance. "7"

GREENBERG

GREENBERG...I really loathe films like GREENBERG. Although Ben Steller does a good job in a rare dramatic role the GREENBERG character is too unlikeable to root for. "3"

BLACK DYNAMITE

BLACK DYNAMITE..If a film pays homage to a genre that really wasn't that great when it was popular...The film needs to bring more to the table that what I watched with BLACK DYNAMITE. "2"

ROCKNROLLA

ROCKNROLLA...has Guy Ritchie ever directed a good film? "4"

THE ECLIPSE

THE ECLIPSE...A quiet Irish ghost story, too quiet. "5"

THE OTHER GUYS

THE OTHER GUYS...is it o.k. to officially crown Will Ferrell as the most over-rated comedic actor? Let's find Robin Williams to see if he is willing to give up his crown. "1"

PIRANHA 3D

PIRANHA 3D...Nudity in 3D? What can I say...it worked the first few times. PIRANHA 3D is the ultimate "leave your brain at the door" popcorn flick. 5

DINNER FOR SCHMUCKS

DINNER FOR SCHMUCKS...no comedy peaked my interest more this summer than Dinner For Schmucks. Unfortunately, within 3 minutes the film was D.O.A. I expect more from Rudd and Carell. 2

A SERIOUS MAN

A SERIOUS MAN...I consider myself an intelligent movie fan...I had no idea what was going on in this movie. Maybe if I was Jewish I'd appreciate it more? "3"

COP OUT

COP OUT...Although it was directed by Kevin Smith, I still liked it. "7"

HOW TO LOSE FRIENDS & ALIENATE PEOPLE

HOW TO LOSE FRIENDS ALIENATE PEOPLE...I like Simon Pegg. I like Jeff Bridges. I'm indifferent to Kristin Dunst. Megan Fox...I can and will do without. "2"

THE CRAZIES

THE CRAZIES...Who doesn't like a good zombie flick...especially when the flick takes place in Iowa? The Crazies will make my list of 10 best films of 2010. "8"

SHUTTER ISLAND

SHUTTER ISLAND...Do crazy people know they are crazy? According to SHUTTER ISLAND, they don't. "6"

THE YOUNG VICTORIA

THE YOUNG VICTORIA...Vague intrigue and innuendo. The second half is much better than the first...but I still can't recommend this film. "5"

HOT TUB TIME MACHINE

HOT TUB TIME MACHINE...the most surprising and funny good film of 2010 (so far). "8"

THE LOSERS

THE LOSERS...a more entertaining A-Team. "7"