King Arthur (2004)

 

The studio forced Antoine Fuqua to release a cleaner version for the theater, but thankfully they released the director's cut on DVD. It's a new take on the Arthur and Guinevere story. Enjoyable characters and story.

Rating: C+

Darkest Hour (2017)

My first impression was that I was watching another episode of The Crown, only with slightly different actors. I then found myself asking--does this film rise above the level of an episode of that TV show? Perhaps. But interestingly enough, it also ties into another nominated film: Dunkirk. It’s as if all these programs were working in cahoots with one another to help us brush up on our world history.

Gary Oldman’s portrayal of Winston Churchill was on point. Likely Oscar worthy. It’s quite amazing how a bunch of rich, pasty, hanky-waving old dudes managed to come together to save the world from Hitler. Sadly, more often than not, it’s those same old white dudes who get us in trouble to begin with.

Rating: C+

44 Inch Chest (2009)

Duped once again by the trailer, which made this out to be something it wasn't. Terrific cast and very compelling soliloquies, but it was nothing more than a dramatic stage play adapted needlessly to film.

Rating: D+

The Truth About Charlie (2002)

The truth about this movie is that it sucks ass. The plot is a complete mess. The characters are boring. Zero chemistry. Avoid at all costs.

Rating: F