Dickie Roberts: Former Child Star (2003)

Only a few light chuckles throughout, the rest was almost unwatchable. Really weak and poorly written.

Rating: F

The Animal (2001)

This went downhill very quick. Started dozing off midway.

Rating: D-

Joe Dirt (2001)

Wow. Much better than I thought it would be. (I expected it to suck) Way more creative than it had any business being. Even Kid Rock's presence didn't bother me too much.

Rating: C

You Don’t Mess With The Zohan (2008)

I'm not saying Adam Sandler was ever a comedic genius, but he did put out a couple decent movies back in the day. I was entertained by the likes of Billy Madison and Happy Gilmore. I admit it. 

So how can he make such a colossally huge pile of crap?? Zohan is beyond words bad. They use a whole arsenal of lame jokes to disappoint the viewer in every conceivable way imaginable. By the time the credits roll, you'll feel ashamed and disrespected, vowing to never see a Happy Gilmore production ever again.

Rating: F

The Straight Story (1999)

Definitely the best David Lynch film I've seen since The Elephant Man back in 1980. I was only 8 or so at the time, but it had a profound effect on me that's lasted to this day.

The Straight Story is a slow moving film--about as slow moving as the tractor Richard Farnsworth drives across two states. He doesn't even reach the Mississippi River until an hour and a half in. But, if you can get past the shuffling pace, the film tells a simple story packed with emotion. Richard Farnsworth was nominated for both an Academy Award and a Golden Globe for his performance. Well deserved I might add.

Rating: B-