Vice (2018)

 

I put off watching this film because I knew it would provide a depressing picture of democracy that I already knew existed. The worst members of our society are driven by power and wealth, inevitably ending up in DC passing laws and making decisions that make it easier for them and their circle to gain more power and wealth. 

When a politician says they want to make America great again, what they mean is they want to gain more power and money so they can do whatever they want. 

Rating: C+

The Truth About Charlie (2002)

The truth about this movie is that it sucks ass. The plot is a complete mess. The characters are boring. Zero chemistry. Avoid at all costs.

Rating: F

Take Shelter (2011)

Movies about mental illness are hard to watch, just as I’m sure it’s hard to live with. Take Shelter is slow moving and kind of depressing. I thought the ending was a copout. You can’t spend the entire film watching the main character come to terms with his illness, and then jerk the wheel towards him being a visionary at the last second. Some nice performances were wasted on this project.

Rating: D+