Star Wars: The Force Awakens (2015)

Like most other Star Wars films, it was packed with coincidence, improbability, and lasers. Cheap thrills over content. The new droid was cute. Light speed was attained. One Storm Trooper was redeemed. The rest got massacred. Sabers were crossed.

Rating: C

Minority Report (2002)

Much of this film had a similar feel to Spielbergs previous movie, A.I. Of course, both take place in the future and deal with darker material. Lot's of cool futuristic stuff to keep an eye out for on the sidelines of the main plot, which keeps you guessing.

Rating: C+

Shutter Island (2010)

The film is finely crafted by Martin. Acting is excellent. Story? Eh. I was certainly on edge and intrigued. I liked the ending. But overall, I wouldn't say it's a very satisfying film.

Rating: C

The Diving Bell and the Butterfly (Le Scaphandre et le Papillon) (2007)

The cinematography and camerawork is masterful. You are sucked right into the body of a paralyzed man, which isn’t exactly a comfortable place to be. It was difficult to watch at times, putting yourself in his shoes. Top notch acting. The story is told expertly through snippets and flashbacks. The pace is slow and can be a bit of a downer, but it’s certainly a film to be seen.

Rating: B-

Robin Hood (2010)

It's a shame this didn't make a lot of money, because I'd love to see a sequel. I watched the director's cut on Blu-Ray, and really enjoyed the story of Robin Hood's origin. Films of epic proportions don't come along everyday, and this is a good one. Some might be bothered by the length, but I was fully engaged the entire time. Everything was done top notch. Looked and sounded terrific.

Rating: B-

Snow Falling on Cedars (1999)

Slooooooooow. The director did "Shine", so I thought this might be good, but it needed some serious editing. The movie got bogged down with too many prejudice issues, failed romances, and flashbacks.

Rating: D+