Melinda And Melinda (2004)

 

Another character driven Woody Allen film. Meh.

Rating: C-

The Devil Wears Prada (2006)

An enjoyable romp into the world of fashion, more so than the contrived series Ugly Betty, which borders on the absurd, rather than funny. Streep is good, but not Oscar good. There were plenty of other performances that should have been nominated in her place. Even so, I liked the film, if only because it poked fun at the absurdity of the fashion industry, while simultaneously attempting to justify it.

Rating: C+

The Dark Knight Rises (2012)

While the first two Batman movies transcended the superhero genre, this third installment does not. It’s simply an entertaining popcorn movie with A-list talent carrying the usual amount of plot holes and insanely coincidental occurrences.

Rating: C