The French Dispatch (2021)

 

Likely my least favorite of Wes Anderson’s films. The cinematography, sets, and editing were wonderful, but the story was a convoluted disaster. It felt like a computer program was fed all of Wes’ previous work and vomited out a script. Interesting to watch, but not up to par. 

Rating: C-

The Invisible Man (2020)

This film gave me severe anxiety and a slight tummy ache. Agonizingly long scenes of suspenseful music where I’m waiting for something to scare the living shit out of me.

Does that make for a fun moviegoing experience? For some. For me; a little bit. But I need some lighter moments and perhaps some comedy to break up the tension. There was no laughter.

I do like that moment in movies where all the doubters finally learn the truth and stop thinking the victim is crazy. It’s usually followed by their untimely death, but still.

Rating: C

Us (2019)

A lot of hype going into this one after Peele’s great Get Out. Us definitely had a creepy vibe with an unusual premise, but ultimately it unraveled after a series of disappointing reveals.

Rating: D+

The Missing (2003)

Started off rather dry, but came into its own as it progressed. Could have used more editing.

Rating: C-

Get Him To The Greek (2010)

A mediocre road trip film with plenty of potholes. Mildly funny.

Rating: C

On The Road (2012)

Pretentious and full of annoying characters. It tries way too hard to be hip and cool without succeeding at either. Rambling on without a destination.

Rating: D-