I might be more negative in this one. Sorry up front for that. I had a really bad day at work. Anyway, let's do something fun and look at movies.
1) Anonymus: A look at an old conspiracy about the authorship of the works of William Shakespeare and one possible explanation
The Good: It looks wonderful. The costumes are authentic and given a very 17th century feel.
The Bad: It's a political intrigue movie. Not exactly a known large crowd pleaser.
Final Thoughts: This one was requested I review from one of my friends on twitter. (hi Kim) And I can see why. It looks like a very well made movie and one that will prove to be interesting. If you are into politics, history, and willing to accept a little bit of whimsy, I think this one is worth watching.
2) The Rum Diary: A strange case of corporate greed and corruption.
The Good: Johnny Depp is in it. The guy is phenomonal. It's an interesting story. One grounded in the problems of today.
The Bad: Can we stop with the political lecture movies please?
Final Thoughts: It's good. But I still don't want to see it. I'm so tired of hearing about corporate greed, corrupt politics, and what not. I get it. America has been bought. That's hardly newsworthy. If you feel that strongly about it, do something. Join the protests. Do you really think making a movie about the problem impresses me?
3) In Time: In a world where your life span is the new currency, one man is framed for murder.
The Good: Oh God. Make the pain stop!
The Bad: My brain feels like a monkey used it for a toilet! A very large monkey on laxatives!
Final Thoughts: I would rather cut my lawn one blade of grass at a time with nail clippers than be within a hundred miles of any theater showing this!
4) Like Crazy: A love story where two people fall in love and separate.
The Good: Uhm... there's love in it.
The Bad: We've all had bad breakups. They suck. We move on. Apparently someone made a movie about it. Thrilling. If you have to leave the country, call on the telephone! The internet is everywhere! SKYPE!
Final Thoughts: More pretentious love crap from someone who read too many romance books.
5) 13 The story of a man sucked into a world of underground Russian Roulette tournaments.
The Good: You have to be F***ing kidding. Jasan Statham and Mickey Rourke are in this crap?
The Bad: It's Russian Roulette tournaments? Do I really need to explain how bad this is going to be? Ok. Here's something else. It's a remake. Game over man. Check please.
Final Thoughts: Remake. Russian. Roulette. Tournaments. The end.
6) The Double: Retired CIA agent and a rookie FBI agent team up to find an assassin.
The Good: Great cast. (Topher Grace aside) Richard Gere and Martin Sheen lend credibility immediately.
The Bad: I saw this movie. It was called the Jackyl. It had Bruce Willis. Back when he still had hair. It also had Richard Gere. It sucked.
See you at the movies.
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