Rapid Reviews
Wednesday, March 15
Weatherman * * *
I like Nic Cage, and this was close to another film of his called Matchstick Men (which I recommend watching). Weatherman wasn't bad, but not great either.
Walk the Line * * * * *
I felt this was 2005's best movie of the year, at least of the ones I saw. Great movie about Johnny Cash.
Just Like Heaven * * 1/2
For all intent and purposes, this is a chick flick. However, funny at times, and watchable.
Ultimate Avengers * * 1/2
Something that isn't too true to it's comic book roots, however multi-media spun from comic books is often encouraged, and this little offering wasn't too bad. Again, not great. Best scene: Thor vs. Hulk.
Just Friends * *
Ryan Reynolds is funny, I'll give him that. And Anna Faris is a great ditz. This movie is probably worth seeing once, just for entertainment value. Other than that... eh.
Unforgiven * * 1/2
Around Oscar time, I felt the need to see a few past winners that I may not have seen in the past, enter: Unforgiven. I'm not sure I would have given it best picture, the story and plot weren't really there for a best picture, but the acting was pretty good. I'm not one really for westerns, but this film wasn't bad.
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets * * * 1/2
Alright, the next three are mostly a result from working in the electronics department. In preparing for the release of Harry Potter 4, I ended up watching most of the series to date, excluding Sorcerer's Stone, cause I didn't like that film, and I can't really watch the kids anymore, as kids. I much prefer their teenage counterparts. With that out of the way, I really liked Chamber of Secrets the best so far, minus the annoying CGI elf Dobby. Stupid CGI characters.
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban * * 1/2
This installment without Chris Columbus directing, darkened the series. Not a bad film, although lacking in exciting moments, a decent story.
Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire * * * 1/2
Ah, back to glory. Important revelations, plus someone dies! I actually get goosebumps when I see that part. There's just something about these movies, I can't help it.
I like Nic Cage, and this was close to another film of his called Matchstick Men (which I recommend watching). Weatherman wasn't bad, but not great either.
Walk the Line * * * * *
I felt this was 2005's best movie of the year, at least of the ones I saw. Great movie about Johnny Cash.
Just Like Heaven * * 1/2
For all intent and purposes, this is a chick flick. However, funny at times, and watchable.
Ultimate Avengers * * 1/2
Something that isn't too true to it's comic book roots, however multi-media spun from comic books is often encouraged, and this little offering wasn't too bad. Again, not great. Best scene: Thor vs. Hulk.
Just Friends * *
Ryan Reynolds is funny, I'll give him that. And Anna Faris is a great ditz. This movie is probably worth seeing once, just for entertainment value. Other than that... eh.
Unforgiven * * 1/2
Around Oscar time, I felt the need to see a few past winners that I may not have seen in the past, enter: Unforgiven. I'm not sure I would have given it best picture, the story and plot weren't really there for a best picture, but the acting was pretty good. I'm not one really for westerns, but this film wasn't bad.
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets * * * 1/2
Alright, the next three are mostly a result from working in the electronics department. In preparing for the release of Harry Potter 4, I ended up watching most of the series to date, excluding Sorcerer's Stone, cause I didn't like that film, and I can't really watch the kids anymore, as kids. I much prefer their teenage counterparts. With that out of the way, I really liked Chamber of Secrets the best so far, minus the annoying CGI elf Dobby. Stupid CGI characters.
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban * * 1/2
This installment without Chris Columbus directing, darkened the series. Not a bad film, although lacking in exciting moments, a decent story.
Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire * * * 1/2
Ah, back to glory. Important revelations, plus someone dies! I actually get goosebumps when I see that part. There's just something about these movies, I can't help it.
