Million Dollar Baby (2004)

 

Huge downer of a movie.

Surprise! We have to take the leg. 

Surprise! Your family sucks ass and wants your money.

Surprise! You feel sorry for yourself and want to die.

Surprise! your best friend doesn't want to take your life so you 

bite your own tongue and slowly bleed out.

Surprise! That didn't do the trick and you're still alive.

Surprise! Your best friend comes around and decides to off you after 

all. 

Go watch Girlfight and leave this one off your list. 

Rating: D

Nick and Norah's Infinite Playlist (2008)

The movie is just ok, but the music is great, especially if you are an indie snob like me. If Nickelback or Hoobastank is your things, you should steer clear. 

Rating: C

How To Train Your Dragon 2 (2014)

The reviews were very positive for this sequel. Undeservedly so in my opinion. By-the-book storytelling. More flying dragons. A lot of fighting with only like one person dying, thus taking away any real suspense. Very little in the way of humor for adults. I chuckled once or twice.

Rating: D

She’s Out Of My League (2010)

So this plot has been done a thousand times, but it's always entertaining when done right. There are plenty of genuinely funny lines and scenes. Supporting characters do a good job. The movie is worth seeing for one scene alone—you'll know when you see it.

Rating: C+

This Is The End (2013)

As far as post-apocalyptic movies go, this is one of the strangest and most f-ed up I’ve ever seen. The comedy is dark and crude—on par with most of the other movies these guys put out. I’ll admit I laughed a lot. Plotlines are completely ridiculous, but fun.

Rating: C+

Robocop (2014)

A fairly entertaining remake, which I have vague memories of seeing it as a kid. Nice job casting the guy from The Killing in a lead role.

Rating: C

How To Train Your Dragon (2010)

This was my first foray into the new world of 3D. Went to see a movie with the nephews. The little one lost interest, but the older one was mostly entertained. It held my interest too, but nothing special. It's no Kung Fu Panda or Toy Story. The 3D is a nice gimmick, but that's all it is. I would have been just as entertained in 2D. Not worth forking over the extra green unless it's Avatar.

Rating: C

Knocked Up (2007)

Refreshingly inappropriate and hysterically funny. Humor on every level, but most of it resides below the waistline.

Rating: B

The Rules of Attraction (2002)

Caught this on IFC. Not much going for it except a few choice scenes. My favorite was the fast paced travelogue of that dude's European vacation. I'd see an entire film of people sharing their summer vacation stories with each other in this fast forward manner.

Rating: D

Tropic Thunder (2008)

A comedy in the hands of Ben Stiller is never a typical comedy. There's always a dark, satirical quality to his jokes, which doesn't necessarily translate well to mainstream moviegoers. Like Grindhouse, Tropic Thunder features some hysterical fake movie trailers. There were plenty of really funny scenes, however I think many of the jokes will simply fly straight over the heads of the average popcorn eater. It's a twisted, thinking man's comedy.

Rating: B-

Goon (2011)

Small town brawler takes his fists to the hockey rink. There are a few laughs, and it’s watchable, but nothing to wet your pants about.

Rating: C

The Sorcerer's Apprentice (2010)

I went in with extremely low expectations and had them met. I imagine this is what watching Ghost Rider must feel like. I hope I never prove myself right.

Rating: D-