The Irishman (2019)

Hums along for the first 3 hours and then peters out. I enjoyed Joe Pesci’s subdued performance and Robert DeNiro’s steely blues.

Rating: C

The Good Dinosaur (2015)

Better than I thought it was going to be. Some fun adventure sequences make up for the predictability of the script. Beautiful animation.

Rating: C+

X-Men: Days Of Future Past (2014)

A time traveling superhero hodgepodge. All over the place, but entertaining enough.

Rating: C

Trick 'r Treat (2007)

Spooky Halloween stories that interweave one another.

Rating: C

The 25th Hour (2002)

I knew nothing about the plot going in, and enjoyed letting the story unfold before me. It's a bit dark, dramatic, and moody, but has a solid story. Well acted.

Rating: C+

Bury My Heart At Wounded Knee (2007)

One of the few American Indian movies I’ve seen where equal say has been given to both sides on the politics of displacement and reservations. I found it interesting to hear the arguments on who American soil belongs to and the sanctity of their claims.

Unfortunately, things started to fall apart cinematically about halfway through. Too many scenes were squeezed together just to make sure they made it into the film. I found the role played by Sookie to be distracting, one she surely received from HBO for her work in True Blood.

Rating: C

Fly Away Home (1996)

Great family movie that won't bore the adults. Reminded me of the documentary Bird Migration. Anna Paquin is such a great little actress. DVD extras are worth checking out.

Rating: B

X2 (2003)

Much more action, violence, and special f/x than the terrific original. Story and characters were well established. Helps to watch the first one prior to viewing, as the story continues from where it left off. Glad I saw it in the theater.

Rating: B

X-Men: The Last Stand (2006)

Yep, Brett Ratner is no Brian Singer. This didn't come even close to living up to the first two films in the series.

Rating: D+

The Squid and the Whale (2005)

I can appreciate what this movie was trying to do, but in the end, I really didn't want it done. It's one of those indie films that likes to shock it's audience by engaging minors in adult situations with plenty of harsh language. There are some good scenes here and there, but it's mostly depressing.

Rating: C-