Push (2009)

Push suffers from the same flaws as it's twin brother Jumper. A convoluted plot with very few dots connected. The potential was there, but TV shows did a better job of reaching it. Namely, the first two seasons of Heroes and The 4400.

Rating: D+

The 5th Wave (2016)

A hodgepodge of stolen pieces from other teen angst ridden post-apocalyptic movies. Too much time spent on unimportant smoldering romances and not enough time filling in enormous plot holes.

Rating: D+

Funny People (2009)

I really liked the first half to three fourths of this movie. I was seriously toying with giving out a rare "A" grade. It needed a stronger 3rd act, but still solid overall. I actually like Adam Sandler in almost every serious role he's been in—it's the comedies I hate. Spanglish. Liked it. Punch Drunk Love. LOVED IT. Here he's great too. I call it the Robin Williams Phenomenon. Terrific supporting cast, just like all Judd's movies.

Rating: B

Leaves of Grass (2009)

Way to go Tim Blake Nelson on some fine directing. The nifty split screen worked with Ed Norton playing identical twin brothers. It’s a fun little indie drama with startling outbursts of violence at the end. Kerri Russell is delightful as ever as the love interest.

Rating: C+