Hitch (2005)

 

Mostly funny even if it was weighed down with some unrealistic scenes and overtly cheesy lines.

Rating: C+

Spartan (2004)

 

David Mamet dropped the ball on this one. The timing was off. Things didn't flow. Great plot, but poor execution. 

Rating: C-

Election (1999)

 

A reminder that bad decisions have consequences, but don’t necessarily ruin your life. I’d forgotten how sad some of these characters are. Worth a second viewing, but not as good as I remembered it. 

Rating: C+

Changing Lanes (2002)

Ben usually gets on my nerves, but he does a decent job here.  Samuel is good as usual. Not a bad movie.

Rating: C

The Stepford Wives (2004)

It started out ok, but went progressively downhill. By the end, the plot was so flimsy it completely fell apart. I had no personal investment in any of the characters. Besides a few moments, it wasn't very funny either.

Rating: D-

State And Main (2000)

Starring Philip Seymour Hoffman and William H. Macy? Yes please. The movie as a whole was ok, with a periodic shining moments throughout. A simple movie about a film crew taking over a small Vermont town.

Rating: C+

The United States of Leland (2003)

A moody and well acted film. Jena Malone plays yet another girlfriend to the unstable male lead. (Much better in The Glass House) Cheadle was very good in his role. This movie won't leave you feeling happy, but it will put you in a thoughtful mood, which is a good thing sometimes.

Rating: C+

The Anniversary Party (2001)

Directed by Alan Cummings and Jennifer Jason Leigh, this is a perfect collaboration between two talented people. It's a drama that takes place in and around a house where the focus of the movie is on a married couple and their friends. If you are looking for fast action and crazy antics, skip this one. But, if you enjoy witty dialogue, subtle humor and great acting, check it out. I enjoyed watching the Sundance feature they included with the bonus features.

Rating: B-

Far From Heaven (2002)

Really liked the retro feel of this movie. The acting was great too, especially from Julianne Moore. A little depressing for my taste though.

Rating: C+