Enigma (2001)

Don't waste your time with this anti-thriller. Confusing plot with boring characters and no excitement. Hard to stay awake.

Rating: D-

Death At A Funeral (2007)

I don't think it turned out as funny as they thought it would during the shoot, but I can't deny laughing quite a bit during some parts. There's no way all these disastrous events could ever happen at one funeral, but maybe that's the fun of watching it on screen.

Rating: C

Anna Karenina (2012)

It’s quite marvelous how they succeeded at filming a play, based on a novel, that spills out into the theater, and eventually the outside world. I can see why it received a nomination in cinematography. 

I was also very impressed by the lighting and sound, both of which helped to sell the realness of a mostly artificial environment. It’s a long film, and a bit tedious at times. Not the most exciting thing to watch, but interesting nonetheless.

Rating: C

Frost/Nixon (2008)

I tend to avoid period dramas, like The King’s Speech, even though they usually end up being good. I simply don’t get as excited for historical reenactments as I do for an action movie. So even though I forced myself to finally sit down and watch Frost/Nixon, I really did enjoy it.

Excellent screenplay and editing. They elevate what could be considered dull material to the level of entertainment. Stellar cast and acting. It’s not a film I’m going to rush out and see again, or ever for that matter, but you’ll be glad you viewed it once, even if you were forced into it.

Rating: B