The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug (2013)

More action packed and entertaining than the trudging first. Some incredible fight sequences, like the one on the raging river. Visually and audibly engaging.

Rating: C+

Millions (2004)

A family friendly British import with a cute story, great acting, and a decent message from director Danny Boyle. 

Rating: B-

Match Point (2005)

It’s hard to love a film whose main character is such a slime ball. Sure, Scarlett Johansson makes for one incredibly enticing mistress, but that doesn’t excuse his behavior. I certainly didn’t see things escalating to the point that they did. Disturbing.

Outside of the terrible music, it doesn’t feel much like a Woody Allen picture. It certainly wasn’t one of my favorites from him.

Rating: C-

The Hobbit (2012)

Really pretty to look at and full of incredible special effects, but light on story development and suspense. Doesn’t measure up to the very high bar the three other LOTR movies set.

Rating: C