What Films did You Watch Last Week (28/01 - 03/02) CLOSED

First Time Viewings:

Transformers: Age of Extinction (2014, Michael Bay)

Not quite as bad as the previous two, but still pretty bad. 

4/10

Transformers: The Last Knight (2017, Michael Bay)

Awful. I just don't care about anything that's happening. It has a few decent parts and Anthony Hopkins is kind of fun, but other than that it's terrible.

3/10

Bumblebee (2018, Travis Knight)

Best of the series, but that's not saying much. I liked Hailee Steinfeld's performance and character, the 80's setting, the soundtrack, and it's mostly pretty entertaining. I felt the friend character was unnecessary and the finale was just okay though.

6.5/10

At Eternity's Gate (2018, Julian Schnabel)

Well made and acted, but a bit dull at times.

6/10

Sophie's Choice (1982, Alan J. Pakula)

Streep is terrific, Kline is really good and it has some pretty powerful moments.

7/10

Amélie (2001, Jean-Pierre Jeunet)

I had some issues with it, but it's well made and acted and also quite charming and entertaining.

7/10

Velvet Buzzsaw (2019, Dan Gilroy)

I quite enjoyed this one. It has a good score, strong performances (Gyllenhaal was awesome) and I liked the story. Definitely not for everyone though.

7.5/10

The King's Speech (2010, Tom Hooper)

It's pretty well made, but the performances are what really make it work. Firth and Rush are both very good here and the film is at its best when the two of them share the screen.

7/10


Repeat Viewings:

Transformers (2007, Michael Bay)

It has its moments, but it never gets me to care enough to fully work. Much better than any of the sequels though.

6/10

Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (2009, Michael Bay)

There are a few amusing moments, but it's pretty damn bad outside of that and I just don't care about what is happening.

3.5/10

Transformers: Dark of the Moon (2011, Michael Bay)

Worst of the bunch for me. Changing romantic interests makes all the relationship stuff in the second one feel pointless and overall one again I just don't care at all about what's happening.

2.5/10

The Graduate (1967, Mike Nichols)

An all time classic that is very entertaining and rewatchable, with excellent performances, great music, really good cinematography and editing, and a great script.

9/10

Hoosiers (1986, David Anspaugh)

A classic underdog story. It has a good score, some great scenes, and strong performances from Gene Hackman and Dennis Hopper.

7.5/10

Malèna (2000, Giuseppe Tornatore)

This one has some good laughs, but also some powerful drama. It's well shot and has an excellent score too.

7.5/10

Groundhog Day (1993, Harold Ramis)

A creative and highly enjoyable film that is very rewatchable. One of Bill Murray's best roles.

8.5/10


Movie Awards:

BEST FILM - The Graduate
BEST ACTOR - Dustin Hoffman (The Graduate)
BEST ACTRESS - Meryl Streep (Sophie's Choice)
BEST SUPPORTING ACTOR - Dennis Hopper (Hoosiers)
BEST SUPPORTING ACTRESS - Anne Bancroft (The Graduate)
BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY - Robert Surtees (The Graduate)
BEST SCORE - Ennio Morricone (Malèna) 
BEST SCRIPT - Calder Willingham & Buck Henry (The Graduate)
BEST DIRECTOR - Mike Nichols (The Graduate)