Lucy (2014)

Luc Besson put his crazy-pants on for this one, although it’s not fully manifested until the third act of the film. Mostly a fun, brainless ride, which is ironic, seeing as Lucy is maximizing her full brain potential for our entertainment.

It would have been nice for them to explain the motivations of the Koreans. What exactly were they planning on doing with the drug? It clearly wasn’t for teens at a rave. And that ludicrous ending? WTF?

Rating: C

Salmon Fishing In The Yemen (2012)

As far as plotlines go, this is an unusual one. And with movies, I favor unusual plots. Then you have Lasse Hallström directing. Additionally, I’ve been a huge admirer of Emily Blunt’s screen work for some time, so this was a must see for me.

A slow, patient film, much like the sport of fishing. Yet it was also rewarding and engaging. I quickly discovered later via Google that there is not, in fact, salmon fishing in Yemen. This is based on a novel, not a true story.

Rating: C+