What Films did You Watch Last Week (06/05 - 12/05) CLOSED

First Time Viewings:

Spy Kids 3-D: Game Over (2003, Robert Rodriguez)

I loved the first two when I was a kid, but I think my family skipped this one because of the 3D gimmick. Even with my nostalgia for these characters I thought this was pretty bad.

4/10

Spy Kids: All the Time in the World (2011, Robert Rodriguez)

I don't love the main characters from the earlier films like I did when I was younger, but I certainly enjoy them more than the new main characters in this one. Some kids movies can be enjoyed by adults too, but I don't think many adults will enjoy this one.

3.5/10

Presumed Innocent (1990, Alan J. Pakula)

This courtroom drama has a really good score, and strong performances from Harrison Ford and Bonnie Bedelia. The movie was pretty good throughout, but the ending was definitely my favorite part.

7/10

La Vie en Rose (2007, Olivier Dahan)

I felt this one jumped between the timelines too often, but Edith Piaf's story held my interest. It's Marion Cotillard's fantastic performance that holds it all together though.

7/10

Pet Sematary (2019, Kevin Kölsch & Dennis Widmyer)

This new adaptation of Stephen King's novel didn't do much for me. The cast is solid enough, but the film isn't particularly scary or intense. It's just kind of bland.

5/10

Julie & Julia (2009, Nora Ephron)

I thought this one was pretty good. Meryl Streep and Amy Adams are both very good and make it worth watching.

7/10


Repeat Viewings:

Guardians of the Galaxy (2014, James Gunn)

Awesome characters, a great soundtrack, and plenty of laughs make this one a lot of fun.

7.5/10

Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 (2017, James Gunn)

After watching them both together I now definitely prefer the first, but this is still quite good. Another awesome soundtrack and it's very funny and entertaining throughout.

7.5/10

No Country for Old Men (2007, Coen Brothers)

An excellent film. Some of the scenes bring the intensity through the roof and Javier Bardem is terrific.

9/10

There Will Be Blood (2007, Paul Thomas Anderson)

Daniel Day-Lewis gives one of the all time great performances here. The film itself is pretty fantastic as well.

9/10

Zodiac (2007, David Fincher)

A wonderfully made thriller based on true events. Strong performances all around and some fantastic editing. Always a great watch.

9/10

Pet Sematary (1989, Mary Lambert)

I didn't care for this the first time, but I actually found it pretty unsettling and effective this time around. Most of the main performances are a bit patchy, but nothing too bad. Fred Gwynne is awesome though and the score is good too.

7/10

Close Encounters of the Third Kind (1977, Steven Spielberg)

Finally rewatched this one and I liked it a bit more this time. I still think it could have been shorter, but it has some standout moments and a wonderful John Williams score.

7/10

Sleeper (1973, Woody Allen)

A funny, clever and entertaining Sci-Fi film from Woody Allen.

7.5/10


Movie Awards:

BEST FILM - There Will Be Blood
BEST ACTOR - Daniel Day-Lewis (There Will Be Blood)
BEST ACTRESS - Marion Cotillard (La Vie en Rose)
BEST SUPPORTING ACTOR - Javier Bardem (No Country for Old Men)
BEST SUPPORTING ACTRESS - Bonnie Bedelia (Presumed Innocent)
BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY - Robert Elswit (There Will Be Blood)
BEST SCORE - John Williams (Close Encounters of the Third Kind)
BEST SCRIPT - Paul Thomas Anderson (There Will Be Blood)
BEST DIRECTOR - Paul Thomas Anderson (There Will Be Blood)