Brubaker (1980)

Robert Redford tries to reform his prison from the inside out. Some nice performances and drama. Would have like to see a few more people get their comeuppance in the end though.

Rating: B-

Jaws (1975)

This came out around the time I was born, and I never got a chance to see it. Sure, I knew the movie was about a shark attack, but I had no idea how the story would unfold, and I enjoyed watching it.

Rating: C+

The Hustler (1961)

I realize this is considered a classic, but it would have been a much better film with a few rewrites and more thorough editing. The woman lead was terrible. Like a bad SNL reenactment of how actresses used to over-perform. Make her role a bit part with a much hotter actress. Trim Eddie’s downfall down to 5 or 10 minutes. Give all the extra time to his comeback. Make it a happy ending without all the lectures. Boom. Your welcome.

Rating: D+