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
5/10 I kind of had fun with this one, but it still not good. It feels more like the first movie in tone and has some pretty cool scenes.

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 Anthony Hopkins is a lot of fun in this and he really is the only good thing about it. 

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.

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

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

7/10 Yup

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
4.5/10 One of the most annoying lead characters of all time and the movie is the opposite of charming imo, but it does have excellent cinematography.

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
7.5/10 


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
6.5/10 Pretty fun overall, but some of the action is poorly shot and edited and that is a big problem in a movie like this.

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.

1/10 Hilariously awful

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
7.5/10

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
6.5/10 It's good for what it is, but I am just not a fan of these types of sports movies.

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
7/10 I am not huge on the second half of the movie, but overall it is good.


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) Geoffrey Rush (The King's Speech)
BEST SUPPORTING ACTRESS - Anne Bancroft (The Graduate)
BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY - Robert Surtees (The Graduate) Amelie
BEST SCORE - Ennio Morricone (Malèna) Sophie's Choice
BEST SCRIPT - Calder Willingham & Buck Henry (The Graduate)
BEST DIRECTOR - Mike Nichols (The Graduate)