Charlie Bartlett (2007)

This has the feel of a semi-autobiographical first time effort. I don't know if that's the case, it's just the impression I got. There's a "Running With Scissors" vibe to it, only this film was actually good. It flirts with being juvenile at times, but keeps it reigned in enough to maintain focus. You'll enjoy Robert Downey Jr. as always.

Rating: B-

Diary of the Dead (2007)

Very weak as far as zombie movies go. The plot was dumb and so were the characters. They went beyond the call of duty when it came to making asinine choices. There was no depth or feeling in the script. Just a bunch of nameless actors going through the motions.

Rating: D