The Adam Project (2022)

 

Time travel movies never make sense; this one included. It’s a bit of child-fantasy fun that will make dads feel guilty about not spending enough time with their kids. 

Rating: C

Peppermint (2018)

A below average female revenge flick with a weak ending. 

Rating: C-

Elektra (2005)

Her small role in Daredevil was much better than this entire film. Terribly written and very shallow.

Rating: F

Catch Me If You Can (2002)

Spielberg, Hanks, and DiCaprio. Hard to go wrong. Based on an amazing true life story, this movie was pure fun to watch. Leonardo is solid as usual, Hanks is very subdued, but perfect in his role. It's a fun piece of escapism.

Rating: B-

Daredevil (2003)

We got to see the usual backstory of our hero. It may be part of the superhero formula, but at least it provides some depth to the main character. The action and special f/x were great. Their interpretation of his sonar sight was pretty cool, and I liked the creativity used in turning his walking stick into a deadly weapon.

This film won me over by not making things look too cartoony and fake. They at least tried to keep things based in reality. I appreciate that.

Rating: C+

Dallas Buyers Club (2013)

An interesting take on the AIDS epidemic during the 80s. Terrific performance by Matthew McConaughey, and to a lesser degree, Jared Leto. Not sure how he walked away with a Golden Globe. Perhaps it was to make up for not giving him one in Requiem For a Dream.

Rating: B-

Juno (2007)

A cute indie with quick, witty dialogue. Fantastic cast, excellent soundtrack, and the best vintage clothes. My kind of film.

Rating: B+

The Invention of Lying (2009)

Really sharp and funny at times. It's certainly a Ricky Gervais film, which means loads of dark, uncomfortable humor. The concept itself isn't very original, except to the extreme extent that it is taken. It's like "Yes Man", but with the whole world.

Rating: C+

13 Going On 30 (2004)

Jennifer Garner lets loose and has a ball portraying a 13 year old girl in the body of a 30 year old woman--a hot woman at that. Very witty and well acted. Enjoyed almost everything they threw at me.

Rating: B-

Dude, Where's my Car? (2000)

This movie was bad. Sure, I might have chuckled from time to time, but overall, it was one unfunny joke or gag after another. Lame plot, lame acting, lame everything.

Rating: F

Arthur (2011)

I anticipated this being terrible, so I was pleasantly surprised when it was average. Much of that was due to casting competent actors in all the supporting roles. I never saw the original, as I think Dudley Moore is a twat. Russell Brand filled in just fine. The plot follows the romantic comedy formula to a T. Nothing new there. As a whole, it’s one way to pass the afternoon.

Rating: C

Valentine’s Day (2010)

Only watched this because it was playing on my Delta flight. Stellar cast in a sub-par formula Gary Marshall film. It uses every cliché in the book. Mildly entertaining at times, like watching a Jr. High School play.

Rating: D+