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
3.5/10 I don't enjoy any of the characters in any of the movies

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 I actually slightly prefer this over Spay Kids 3-D

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
8/10 and largely because of the music and Marion Cotillard's performance.

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
6.5/10


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
7/10

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
7/10

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
6.5/10

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 Glad you like it now

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 Zodiac
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) Zodiac
BEST DIRECTOR - Paul Thomas Anderson (There Will Be Blood)