Timeline (2003)

Somewhat entertaining. Not Paul Walker's finest role. Very wooden.

Rating: C

John Wick (2014)

A peek into the world of hit men with a script that is essentially a revenge flick. A lot of blood and violence. Reality is mostly suspended throughout the film, but the fast pace will distract you from focusing on it too much.

Rating: C

Gran Torino (2008)

Strangely funny and gripping at the same time. An interesting take on race relations and the generation gap. Eastwood still has it. Not the ending I was hoping for, but then again, I wasn't watching The Punisher 2.

Rating: B-

Soaked In Bleach (2015)

An exhaustive documentary about Kurt Cobain’s murder and how the case was mishandled by the Seattle police department. It’s difficult and frustrating to watch, just as it would be to watch any movie where the smug villain gets away with murder. That villain is of course Courtney Love. One can only hope that someday, somehow, justice will be served.

Rating: C+

Garden State (2004)

Loved it. Films like these are all the better because of how infrequently they are made. I don't have anything else to say. I loved it.

Rating: A

The Maze Runner (2014)

Another film based on a young adult novel. Heavy on the teen angst, light on plot. Much didn’t make sense or jive with what might realistically happen within their given situation.

Rating: C-

The History Of Future Folk (2012)

So bad I had to stop watching. Not funny. Not interesting. Weird in a bad way. Completely uninspiring.

Rating: F

Cobain: Montage Of Heck (2015)

An impressive compilation of media about Kurt Cobain arranged in a fantastic manner. His story from birth to death with the blessing, and a producing credit, of his daughter Frances. A must for any fan of music, especially those into Nirvana.

Rating: B-

Undisputed 2: Last Man Standing (2006)

As advertised. Better than the first. Rare when talking about direct to video sequels. Fighting wasn’t terribly realistic, but it didn’t suffer from as many plot holes as you’d expect.

Rating: C

The Drop (2014)

A low key gangsteresque drama that proved to be mildly entertaining.

Rating: (C)

Happy Times (Xing Fu Shi Guang) (2000)

Surprised this wasn't remade stateside, as the story is cute and original. A believable cast with solid acting.

Rating: C+

Spare Parts (2015)

A feel good movie about a robotics club from a poor school competing with the big boys. It’s pretty sappy in a lot of places. I could have done without the multiple commercial spots for the military and McDonalds, as if those are the only options for  Hispanic kids. Based on a true story, the script really wrote itself.

Rating: C

Yoga, Inc. (2007)

Entertaining and informative. Gave me something to watch while cooking dinner.

Rating: C

American Sniper (2014)

Compelling war drama based on a true story. Not as sugar coated as it could have been. Bradley Cooper did a fine job.

Rating: C+

Riddick (2013)

A case where a franchise continues to decline with each additional film. While there were some entertaining sequences, none of them combined merited the making of this third installment. Enjoy the first, then stop.

Rating: C-

Monkey Kingdom (2015)

Disney edits the shit out of some monkey footage to create a preposterous story of Maya, a monkey with big dreams trying to overcome the odds to elevate her rank in her monkey troop. After a one night stand, she gets herself knocked up. Later she teaches the other monkeys how to steal. This is supposed to be for kids? Tina Fey narrates fabricated emotions and thoughts for the monkeys. It’s all very ridiculous.

Rating: D-

Undisputed 3: Redemption (2010)

These films would be much better if the fight sequences were even somewhat realistic. In a world where MMA exists and we know what real fighting looks like and what happens to fighters when they get hit, it’s hard to overlook choreography that comes from an 80s playbook.

Rating: C-

The Interview (2014)

I’ve got to hand it to them. They went balls out. Crazy offensive on so many levels, but seriously funny. Worth declaring war over? Probably not. It’s doubtful any North Koreans will ever get their hands on a copy… but if they did, boy would I love to hear their thoughts.

Rating: B

London Has Fallen (2016)

As preposterous as the previous “Has Fallen” movies. Rather than hide out in some random London resident’s flat where it would be impossible to be found, they wander around out in the open miraculously avoiding getting shot.

And seriously, the entire London security force and police department has been infiltrated by hundreds of terrorists? So many plot holes I lost count. This movie will make you hate America.

Rating: F

Entourage (2015)

Like a really long, average episode of Entourage.

Rating: C