Scotland, PA. (2001)

A take on MacBeth that borders on the edge of sanity. Takes place in the 70's with an unusual cast. Christopher Walken is great as always. There were many funny parts to this movie, but storywise it kind of lost me. And with most Shakespeare movies, everyone dies. If you like updated versions of his stuff, you'll probably enjoy this movie.

Rating: C

Head Of State (2003)

One word: Ridiculous

But I had fun watching this movie.

Rating: C

Baby Mama (2008)

One of those comedies you enjoy for it's parts, and not the whole. Steve Martin really makes the film. He should be rewarded with 5 minutes of uninterrupted eye contact.

Rating: C

The International (2009)

I was very anxious to see this, being a huge Tom Tykwer fan. I almost trust him implicitly, much like a Quentin Tarantino. The International is a very polished action suspense thriller. It screams Hollywood, yet feels indie. Great casting, amazing cinematography, and one really awesome shootout. I can honestly say this was heart-pounding.

Rating: B+

Sleepwalk With Me (2012)

An indie that feels very personal. I’m guessing it’s based on the writer’s life. Fortunately, the source material was handled with love and crafted into a very competent film. Funny and touching. Situations felt real. I really enjoyed it.

Rating: B-

Real Steel (2011)

A lot of fun for the first 2 acts, then things got predictable in the third. It’s a formula movie with some really cool robot fighting. Unlike the Transformer movies, it doesn’t simply rely on robotic action to entertain. The machines take a back seat to the human acting. Extra points for Evangeline Lilly, one of the most beautiful women in the world.

Rating: C

The Box (2009)

They took a short story and created an insanely convoluted plot around it that was neither satisfying or logical.

Rating: D+

Far From Heaven (2002)

Really liked the retro feel of this movie. The acting was great too, especially from Julianne Moore. A little depressing for my taste though.

Rating: C+

Snow Falling on Cedars (1999)

Slooooooooow. The director did "Shine", so I thought this might be good, but it needed some serious editing. The movie got bogged down with too many prejudice issues, failed romances, and flashbacks.

Rating: D+