Nov 2, 2025

Secret Window (2004)

 

Typical suspense build-up with jump scares. I didn't buy the second half with the multiple personalities. 

Rating: D


The Grudge (2004)

 

It gets the job done with a lot of jump cuts. Lacking a coherent plot though. 

Rating: C-


The Brother From Another Planet (1984)

 

Early work from John Sayles, who went on to direct Lone Star, The Secret of Roan Inish, and Eight Men Out. The film is about a black man from another planet who lands in Harlem. Solid acting.

Rating: C+


The Motorcycle Diaries (Diarios de Motocicleta) (2004)

 

A Che road trip story. I liked the scenery, culture, and diversity throughout the movie.

Rating: C+

The Best Two Years (2004)

 

A Mormon missionary movie that may appeal to its core LDS audience, but that's about it. 

Rating: C-


Fulltime Killer (Chuen Zik Saat Sau) (2001)

 

While the story was convoluted at times, the camera work and action sequences were top notch. Ripe for a Hollywood remake. 

Rating: C


The Forgotten (2004)

 

Too many plot holes in a messy script. 

Rating: D


Big Trouble (2002)

 

A great cast with a legendary director in a moderately funny movie. 

Rating: C


From Hell (2001)

 

The Hughes Brothers take on Jack the Ripper. Too dark and evil for me.

Rating: D


Slackers (2002)

 

An Immature script with a few laughs. 

Rating: C-


Vanilla Sky (2001)

 

Tom Cruise acts the hell out of this confusing script. 

Rating: C


Six-String Samurai (1998)

 

A Slamdance winner with a cool video box cover. Tricked! Low budget everything. The script was a hodgepodge of convoluted scenes and poor acting. 

Rating: F


One Hour Photo (2002)

 

I only like Robin Williams in serious roles. This stylish thriller centers around a CREEPY guy who takes his job’s customer service responsibility way too far. 

Rating: C+


Tape Heads (1988)

 

An early Cusack stinker. He's teamed up with Tim Robbins in what can only be imagined as a low budget Airheads.

Rating: F


O (2001)

 

Another depressing film based on Shakespeare’s work. 

Rating: F+


Just Like Heaven (2005)

 

You'll need to suspend reality and give in to your metaphysical side in order to enjoy this film, but if you can, then it's a light-hearted romantic comedy with several funny performances. 

Rating: C


Windtalkers (2002)

 

John Woo directs this over-budget stinker. There is a sprinkle of Navajo code stuff, but it’s mostly endless monologues and battle scenes. 

Rating: D