Into the Wild

I'm just not sure what to think, was it amazing, typical, sad, happy - all I know is I love Eddie.

Stardust

I love magic, I just do.

Juno

Clever, unique and kept you guessing - in a weird sort of way.

Flushed Away

Disappointingly, a child's film.

Yours, Mine and Ours

Ummm, hello, already been done, Cheaper By the Dozen - I hate comparing movies, but get real.

Mr. Brooks

One of those movies that remains in your subconscience for a while, wish it weren't so darn predicatable.

Waitress

Fantastic, sad, yet full of life and amusement, happy.

Hustle & Flow

All I have to say is, "It's hard out here for a pimp" - don't I know it!

The Thing Called Love

It was on TV, I'd never seen it, now I know why.

Art School Confidential

Very surprising cast, less surprising film, though enjoyable nonetheless.

The Namesake

Wow, heard it was good, saw it was good, now I am telling you, it was good.

The Darjeeling Limited

The dry, weirdness of Wes Anderson films finally meshed perfectly with the characters and storyline to create an irresistibly wonderful film.

Snakes on a Plane

Everything I expected, and nothing more.

August Rush

Musically wonderful, and fairytale-ishly dramatic.

Friends With Money

Despite being an abrupt ender (which really grinds my gears), it was rather enchanting.

Godsend

A bit weird, a bit boring.

Stomp The Yard

Actually, despite what could be called a cheesy, typical plot, the film was great, loved the style of editting (as if I know what I'm talking about.)

1408

Not real scary, but then again, I had to convince myself of that because I was home alone, watching it late.

Wicker Park

Weird, the same actress as the last movie, and I picked these movies completely seperately at completely different times...liked it though.

Copying Beethoven

It kind of bothered me when the actress would switch accents, but she was very pretty, guess we can't have it all.

American Gangster

This movie never really had me gripped, but it never let me drift either.

Eragon

I really want a baby dragon.

Transformers

Good, but not quite the movie the boys had told me it would be...

Reign Over Me

This is the kind of movie you have to watch a few times in order to really pick up on all the points it is making.

Because I Said So

The movie was cute, and Johnny was hot.

The Fountainhead

Too blatent for philosophy.

Georgia Rule

Absolutely, not what I expected...but Lohan was destined to play this role.

The Heartbreak Kid

Does Ben Stiller just wait around until the most frustrating comedy comes out, gee whiz, shoot me in the foot!

Lord of War

Another NC movie, but this one really is good, and disturbing.

Next

I just like Nicholas Cage, what can I say....except for Wicker Man - top 3 worst movies of all time!

North Country

Wow, so frustrating.

American History X

Again, people are crazy.

Me and You and Everyone We Know

People are crazy.

Year of the Dog

Thought it supposed to be funny...

Shooter

Gripping and beautiful all the way through.

North By Northwest

Whenever I asked my mother to recommend an older film to me, she mentioned this one, I can see why.

The History Boys

Rather odd behavior made to seem completely normal, amongst young boys, hmmm?

Fast Food Nation

The sad thing is...I still like McDonald's and Wendy's and Taco Bell.

The Last King of Scotland

He always looked so happy and energetic in the previews and clips I saw...what happened?

A Scanner Darkly

I guess I was not in the right "mood", damn those Linklater films.

Grandma's Boy

Nerds never looked so cool, or made me laugh so hard.

Premonition

I had a premonition that this movie was not going to be very good...it was very accurate.

Superbad

Man, that was super funny, did not stop laughing, seriously, there was not a single scence during which I did not laugh.

The Number 23

Not quite the thriller I expected, more drama and suspense, but I did watch it on 8/15 which equals 23...spooky.

Disturbia

Very real-life feel, I actually believed that an 18 y/o boy would behave this way under similar circumstances.

The Last Sin Eater

Yet another recruiting tool for the Pentecostals...I have been born again.

Perfume: The Story of a Murderer

So creative, and weird, if you can look beyond length it's a keeper.

Confetti

A fabulous documentary style comedy following the most "original" wedding contestants, look out Best in Show.

Black Snake Moan

Just really weird, I think it was supposed to be a serious and thought provoking movie, I think.

Run Lola Run

Direct quote from Matt, "How do you find these movies?" answer, "I don't know, but I like it."

Take the Lead

Well, corny for starters, predictable for entree, and slightly entertaining to finish up the night.

The Illusionist

Reminds me nothing of The Prestige, and I do like it a lot; clever.

Ghost Rider

Nicholas Cage is actually aging well, who would have thought?

The Lake House

Lapsing time, magical mailboxes, it sounded so intriguing, but to quote a friend, "I cannot think of two people's vioces I'd not like to listen to more."

Breach

Reminiscent of The Queen and The Zodiac.

Harry Potter and the Order of the Pheonix (5)

Five movies already, and I loved every minute of every one; Harry better not die.

Evan Almighty

Well, I can't stand Lorelai, but I love Wanda, so I guess the movie wasn't so bad; in fact, I'd go so far as to say it was funny.

The World's Fastest Indian

A wonderful film about fulfilling one's dreams despite major obstacles; also doesn't hurt to be a friendly, harmless, old man.

The Patriot

A friend compared this to Gladiator and Braveheart, I see his point.

Akeelah and the Bee

Just a nice movie, exactly what I expected and what I hoped for...I recommend it to all.

Flicka

It doesn't even matter that the acting was bad and the story line was cheesy, I could look at horses for hours.

Open Season

I laughed out loud because a squirrel passed out from skunk gas; you be the judge.

AeonFlux

She's hot.

Sublime

Weird, trippy, predictable.

Friday Night Lights

Have we not yet run out of different ways to dramatize high school football?

Night at the Museum

Light hearted and entertaining, very cute.

The Kid

And thus begins my Summer of children's movies.

Miracle

Oh, how I do love a true, yet still a bit cheesy, Cinderella story!

Blood Diamond

What superb acting - watching this movie made me feel really stupid for loving my diamond ring.

Cheeky!

Phenomenal.

Everything is Illuminated

I have to wonder if I would have found this movie as funny pre - Borat/Ally-G, but wonderful nontheless.

Knocked Up

Why is real life hilarious when it's Paul Rudd and Judd Apatow, but absolutely frustrating when it is you?

Fur

I recommend knowing something about Diane Arbus before watching this film, but do watch it.

The Prestige

Phenominal cast + beautiful scenery + great comic relief + a little creepyness + a little suspense = Perfect film.

The Queen

So, I think I have a slight issue with historical movies about a bunch of people who are still alive, but it was long, slow, boring and well done - my kind of film.

Dreamgirls

Beyonce's voice is annoying.

Pan's Labyrinth

Wow; enjoyed every moment (despite the creepy looking faun).

Babel

I really wish that Crash hadn't come out in the last 3 years, because they are kind of the same.

Bad Santa

Ok, I liked it - I really did, but was this movie meant to be funny? sad? pathetic? uplifting? a comedy? a tragedy? or creepy?

A Good Year

I went into this movie blindly, no expectation, didn't even know who was in it, and I left very satisfied.

Catch & Release

Hmmm, a little weird, a little depressing, a little happy, yet shockingly enough, it kept my attention.

The Greatest Game Ever Played

Wow, somebody figured out a way to make golf very intense and intriguing!

Spiderman 3

I'm sorry to say, this thought came to me during this flim, "When is this movie going to end?"

Empire of the Sun

Three questions: "Why have I never seen this before?", "Why do we have to grow up?" and "How has Christian Bale not changed in looks since he was 12?".

Freedom Writers

Very sad in a happy sort of way, you know, one of those movies where you leave wondering if you feel better or worse about the world in which we live.

Equilibrium

I have no opinion because I am numb, and cannot feel.

Jesus Camp

Did you know that brain-washing children in the name of the Lord is niether insane, nor wrong?

Volver

Oh, Penelope is just so gosh darn good-looking, and the movie was so bright and entertaining - the end.

The Pursuit if Happyness

I knew it was going to be 2 hours of frustration going into it, but, man, it is painful; it doesn't even matter if you know there's a happy ending.

Children of Men

A nicely done mix of "V for Vendetta" and "28 Day Later" makes this film beautifully entertaining and thought provoking.

Madagascar

"I like him so much you hate him compared to how much I like him" is the line that sold me.

Charlotte's Web (2006)

Despite my distaste for Dakota, and the oddness of Julia's voice for an animated spider, it was rather delightful - but I'm biased, love the story!

Meet the Robinsons

Great characters, cute, charming, funny, and lovable - keeps kid's attention well.

Blades of Glory

Chaz and Jimmy remind me of my bickering brothers...only they're clever and amusing, my brothers are just annoying.

Happy Feet

Absolutely not what I expected, in an odd way, but now I really want a talking baby penguin named: Gloria.

Casino Royale

With such a prevalent love story, this was a 007 for the ladies.

Marie Antoinette

A constant stream of beautiful artwork, that leaves you hanging/wanting more, not necessarily in a good way, nor bad.

The Shawshank Redemption

I interrupt the regularly scheduled reviews to address an issue that has been eating me up inside. The first time I saw this film in '94, the moment it finished, I thought, that's it! That is the best movie I have ever seen and it instantly became my number one (just a tid bit about myself, I have always ranked movies). From that moment if favorite movie was ever asked of me, Shawshank it was. Then, very slowly, others began to see its excellence, so it was at the top of everyone's list by 2000. Why the delay?

Science of Sleep

Stephane was confused...I was confused, dreams were nicely brought to life.

Half Nelson

Loved the lingo, felt the pain, enjoyed the soundtrack.

Music and Lyrics

WARNING: will exit movie with song in head (unfortunately catchy tune).

Zodiac

Based on a true story, therefore, a bit long and a bit pointless, yet the actors made it quite enjoyable.

300

Troy + Gladiator + House of Flying Daggers = Only movie about a battle that can be described as beautiful.