Tropic Thunder (2008)

A comedy in the hands of Ben Stiller is never a typical comedy. There's always a dark, satirical quality to his jokes, which doesn't necessarily translate well to mainstream moviegoers. Like Grindhouse, Tropic Thunder features some hysterical fake movie trailers. There were plenty of really funny scenes, however I think many of the jokes will simply fly straight over the heads of the average popcorn eater. It's a twisted, thinking man's comedy.

Rating: B-

A Perfect Getaway (2009)

A cat and mouse thriller set in beautiful Kauai. They try their hardest to keep you guessing, but odds are you’ll figure it out before any big reveals. My biggest complaint about the film was how the “bad” couple continued trying to sell their act even when nobody else was around. I realize this was to keep the audience in the dark, but in retrospect it didn’t make sense.

Rating: C

The Adjustment Bureau (2011)

I was a bit skeptical of this sci-fi romantic drama, but the chemistry between Emily Blunt and Matt Damon quickly won me over. Both are incredible actors that make you forget you’re watching a film. It was well balanced and smartly made. In the wrong hands this could have been a huge disaster. A great first time effort by director George Nolfi.

Rating: B-