Super (2010)

Another effed up indie about fake superheroes. This one is crazy violent with a raging current of dark humor throughout. I’m a huge Ellen Page fan, and she was downright awesome in this role. I could eat her up with a spoon and fork. Not a film for everyone—like I said, the humor is vulgar and dark. The violence will catch some off guard. Kick Ass is still the world supreme champ of this genre, but Super isn’t a bad wannabe.

Rating: C

Slither (2006)

I thought it would be more camp than scary, but it turned out to be more straight-forward than I expected. Plenty gross with a few laughs. You could do worse.

Rating: C

United 93 (2006)

United 93 was certainly deserving of it's best picture nomination. I've avoided anything having to do with 9/11 since it happened, but I'd heard this was really well done, so I decided to make an exception. It's a gripping film and doesn't get watered down with sentimental crap. It's been said that this film puts you in the plane with the terrorists, and it's true. I don't see myself watching this one a second time, but everyone should at least see it once.

Rating: B+