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It is common knowledge that most modern movies are horrible. Thanks to over hyping, internet spoilers, and the worst special effects since Jason and the Argonauts. Come to think to think of it most special effects these days are worse then Jason and the Argonauts, this is thanks to CGI.
So since I'm not paying for a movie and I have the Gold Package on my cable box I wait to see them. Here are the best and worst that I've seen, of course this my opinion so that means little. Please feel free to agree or disagree. I've just seen these movies in the past 6 weeks even if some have been out for years this my first time watching them.
Best:
An American Crime: It has to be the best piece of drama in years. Ellen Page is beyond brilliant in this crime-based docudrama. The horrible nature of people is on full display .
Resident Evil: Extinction: Reminded me of the last episode of Buffy the Vampire Slayer.
The Simpsons Movie: Sure it's just a very long episode but I did laugh out loud.
Surf's Up: It was cute.
Smokin' Aces: Only on the best list for the crazy violence.
28 Weeks Later: Good enough but still depressing.
The Game Plan: So The Rock is not the best actor I still found this movie enjoyable.
Knocked Up: It wasn't that good or that bad so since there is no blah category I'll keep it here.
Worst:
Superbad: I waited for this young couple to fall in love and kiss at the end instead they go their separate ways. Plus to much cursing.
Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix: I fell asleep twice during this magically awful sequel. They're just not cute anymore. Add to the fact that unless you read the books you will be lost with all these pale characters.
Premonition: I love time traveling flicks but this one had such a huge hole that is throws you out of the plot.
Freedom Writers: Isn't great when a the privileged come down from their high horse to rescue the troubled youth. Exaggerating to make your point is fine but the little hoods in this story took it to a whole 'nother level.
Hot Fuzz: It is no Shaun of the Dead.
The Number 23: A crime-drama falsely elevated to a mythic status.
Rush Hour 3: Chris Tucker could have carried this movie by himself but he was teamed up with dead weight.
If you have any suggestions of movies to either watch on cable or TiVo for later just leave a comment I give all movies an equal shot.
I went and saw all the Harry Potter movies at the theater with a group of friends who were big fans. I loved the books, but I agree with you that the movies don't hold up unless you've read them. It's like the movies are illustrations for the books. They exist as supplements to the books for the fans who were going crazy waiting for the next book to come out.
ReplyDeleteI cannot abide this trend of CGI films... I'm a purist, and will not watch anything but the original Star Wars films, sans any form of editing, thank you very much!
ReplyDeleteOriginal is always better.
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