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Synecdoche, New York (DNF)
I had high hopes for Kaufman's directorial debut, with an a-list cast and yet another genius concept. The first act never left the launchpad and the second act was treading in my least favorite subject matter--adultery. I shut if off and went to bed.
The Breakfast Club (4/5)
A classic, indeed, but I can't call this a perfect film anymore. I am not convinced that the Princess and the Criminal hook-up by the last scene--he confronts her with some of the most intense judgments possible and ten minutes later she breaks into the office so they can make-out. Oh ya, the Jock does a floor routine and shatters a glass door by screaming at it.
Knowing (2/5)
Somehow, someway, Nic Cage puts butts in seats. He is a guilty pleasure, I must admit, and his camp-faux-acting is as irresistible as Canoe Reeve. Like all good trash, they do require a descent script to chew through though--Ghost Rider and Constantine were pleasureless dreck (perhaps I needed more drink). And really, giving these films an honest review and score is ...
Pretty In Pink (2/5)
Hadn't seen this film in probably twenty years and don't expect to see it for a hundred-twenty more. My least favorite of the Hughes/Ringwald films. At least it has a parent who isn't a total idiot as is the base of nearly every other Hughes' script, the Dad is just down on his luck this go around. And whoever said they like who she ends up with in the end has some ...
Night At The Museum (2/5)
Meh. Nice to see Mickey Rooney on his feet... to crib Dana Carvey's impersonation: "I was the greatest actor--bang--hooooooop--in the wooooorld!"
Transformers 2: Rise Of The Fallen (0/5)
As a Big Brother you are occasionally called upon to see pure shite films--case in point. If he were my own son I don't think I would have subjected him (and me) to this. Michael Bay hates women, intellect, beauty, logic, joy, coherence. I gave him twenty dollars this weekend; I hope he buys really bad cocaine with it.
Night At The Museum: Battle Of The Smithsonian (3/5)
These films make a ton at the box office and my Little Bro is a fan. A fine mix of light comedy, adventure, and culture. I left in a good mood and have no complaints.
The Hangover (3/5)
Not a bad concept for a comedy, but the childish adult male saga that seems to pervade a half dozen summer films is getting tiresome--probably touches too close to home. I did have a good laugh at my favorite comedian. Not so funny was the gangster character--ugh. The silver lining is that Galifianakis may actually get some good scripts now that he is a bankable ...
The Descent (2/5)
I recently stopped watching trailers for films I intend to see--they just give away too much of the plot and money shots these days. I appreciated that the marketing for The Dark Knight didn't reveal the Two-Face character at all, what a pleasant surprise. Anyway, a recent cross-continent flight sent me looking for a good action film to download and watch on the ol' ...
Breaking Away (3/5)
A late 70s battle of the classes, bike race picture featuring Bloomington, Indiana as a main character. Why did films look so bad in this era? There must be scientific reasons.