Movies I Watched In 2011 - Reviewed
A list of all films I watched in 2011 till now and their short reviews. It will be constantly updated.
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- DirectorPaul WeitzStarsBen StillerTeri PoloRobert De NiroFamily-patriarch Jack Byrnes wants to appoint a successor. Does his son-in-law, the male nurse Greg Focker, have what it takes?Nowhere as funny as the original, lame and tired recycled material ends up being a huge disappointment. 4/10.
- DirectorWill GluckStarsEmma StoneAmanda BynesPenn BadgleyWhen Olive lies to her best friend about losing her virginity to one of the college boys, a girl overhears their conversation. Soon, her story spreads across the entire school like wildfire.Emma Stone carries this freshly told teen comedy all the way through. 8/10.
- DirectorLuis PiedrahitaRodrigo SopeñaStarsAlejo SaurasElena BallesterosLluís Homar4 mathematicians are invited to solve an enigma. Once there, they're locked in a mechanically shrinking room and given 1 minute to solve each puzzle via cellphone while also figuring out why they're there.Smart one-room thriller with a clever script and a lot of twists and turns, but with a slightly disappointing reveal. 8/10.
- DirectorClint EastwoodStarsMatt DamonCécile de FranceBryce Dallas HowardAn American construction worker, a French journalist and a London school boy set out on a spiritual journey after death touches their lives in different ways.Plodding at parts, but a very good and dramatic exploration of the afterlife with a shining performance by Matt Damon and brilliant direction by Clint Eastwood. 8.5/10.
- DirectorMichel GondryStarsSeth RogenJay ChouChristoph WaltzFollowing the death of his father, Britt Reid, heir to his father's large company, teams up with his late dad's assistant Kato to become a masked crime fighting team.Funny and filled with action, but still not as good as 'Kick-Ass' and having script issues. 7.5/10.
- DirectorArmando IannucciStarsTom HollanderPeter CapaldiJames GandolfiniA political satire about a group of skeptical American and British operatives attempting to prevent a war between two countries.Witty and hilarious political comedy but too detailed to really connect to. 8/10.
- DirectorJon FavreauStarsWill FerrellJames CaanBob NewhartRaised as an oversized elf, Buddy travels from the North Pole to New York City to meet his biological father, Walter Hobbs, who doesn't know he exists and is in desperate need of some Christmas spirit.Finally watched this Will Ferrell classic and the charming humor and Christmas spirit makes me understand why this is heralded as a Christmas classic. 8/10.
- DirectorJeff RenfroeMarteinn ThorssonStarsRichard ReesJeremy SistoUdo KierAfter receiving mysterious empty packages inside his apartment, a young computer-programmer begins a personal investigation into their origins.Filled with suspense and a heavy feeling of paranoia, but disappointing backstory and gets tired midway. 6/10.
- DirectorGeorge HickenlooperStarsKevin SpaceyBarry PepperJon LovitzA hot shot Washington DC lobbyist and his protégé go down hard as their schemes to peddle influence lead to corruption and murder.Great performances and a fascinating story but told blandly and in an unmemorable fashion. 6/10.
- DirectorPeter WeirStarsJim CarreyEd HarrisLaura LinneyAn insurance salesman discovers his whole life is actually a reality TV show.Touching and a brilliant concept done justice with a beautiful performance by Jim Carrey. 9/10.
- DirectorKiyoshi KurosawaStarsHaruhiko KatôKumiko AsôKoyukiTwo groups of people discover evidence that suggests spirits may be trying to invade the human world through the Internet.Some extremely creepy scares here, but the movie majorly falls apart as it tries to be philosophical in plot. 6.5/10.
- DirectorDominic JamesStarsJohn Pyper-FergusonEmily HampshireCaterina MurinoSix strangers wake up in cells in an underground facility. Their captive decides their fate with the roll of a die.Had some potential, but it's boring and a complete rip off of 'Saw' with an extra element of pretentiousness added. 3/10.
- DirectorLars von TrierStarsWillem DafoeCharlotte GainsbourgStorm Acheche SahlstrømA grieving couple retreat to their cabin in the woods, hoping to repair their broken hearts and troubled marriage, but nature takes its course and things go from bad to worse.Some striking visuals offset by pointless shock value and an incoherent pretentious plot that ends up as a truly dire and sometimes unwatchable movie. 4/10.
- DirectorSimon WestStarsJason StathamBen FosterDonald SutherlandAn elite hitman teaches his trade to an apprentice who has a connection to one of his previous victims.A typical Jason Statham hitman movie, but the addition of Ben Forster and some good action makes it a worthwhile one. 7.5/10.
- DirectorFabrice du WelzStarsLaurent LucasBrigitte LahaieGigi CoursignyMarc, a traveling entertainer, is on his way home for Christmas when his van breaks down in the middle of a jerkwater town with some strange inhabitants.Beautifully shot and unexpected horror/thriller that packs a punch yet suffers from an incomplete ending. 8/10.
- DirectorTegan BukowskiLoressa ClisbyKevin MacdonaldStarsHiroaki AikawaCindy BaerTeagan BentleyA documentary shot by film-makers all over the world that serves as a time capsule to show future generations what it was like to be alive on the twenty-fourth of July, 2010.Beautiful and ambitious look into the randomness of life that's touching and inspiring. 9/10.
- DirectorJames MangoldStarsTom CruiseCameron DiazPeter SarsgaardA young woman gets mixed up with a disgraced spy who is trying to clear his name.Action packed summer blockbuster that's light on plot but charming thanks to Tom Cruise and good humor. 8/10.
- DirectorRoger MichellStarsRachel McAdamsHarrison FordDiane KeatonAn upstart television producer accepts the challenge of reviving a struggling morning show program with warring co-hosts.Takes too long to get going and drags in the end, but the hilarious banter and behind the scene network antics are very funny to make it worthwhile. 7/10.
- DirectorMark RomanekStarsKeira KnightleyCarey MulliganAndrew GarfieldThe lives of three friends, from their early school days into young adulthood, when the reality of the world they live in comes knocking.Emotional, beautiful and touching romantic drama with a touch of sci-fi that features an amazing performance by Andrew Garfield. 9/10.
- DirectorFlorian Henckel von DonnersmarckStarsJohnny DeppAngelina JoliePaul BettanyRevolves around Frank, an American tourist visiting Italy to mend a broken heart. Elise is an extraordinary woman who deliberately crosses his path.Better than what reviews have suggested, but rushed and topped with a lazy and predictable 'twist' ending. 7/10.
- DirectorAlister GriersonStarsRhys WakefieldAllison CratchleyChristopher James BakerAn underwater cave diving team experiences a life-threatening crisis during an expedition to the unexplored and least accessible cave system in the world.'Sanctum' is trapped with B-movie level dialog, acting and melodrama but the visuals and 3-D is spectacular enough to make it worth a watch. 7/10.
- DirectorKiran RaoStarsPrateik Patil BabbarMonica DograKriti MalhotraThe lives of four people intersect in Mumbai: a washer-man who wants to become an actor, a banker-turned-photographer, a painter looking for inspiration, and a newly-married immigrant who journals her experiences on home video.Arthouse Indian cinema that captures the essence of Mumbai city through four diverse characters, yet suffers from aimless narrative and unfocused pacing. 8/10.
- DirectorMadhur BhandarkarStarsAjay DevgnEmraan HashmiOmi VaidyaThree roommates are in search of true love. They each find a girl with whom they fall head over heels in love with. Now they just have to get the women to reciprocate.Average romantic comedy with stereotyped characters with amusing moments and a refreshingly unconventional ending. 5/10.
- DirectorGlenn FicarraJohn RequaStarsJim CarreyEwan McGregorLeslie MannA cop turns con man once he comes out of the closet. Once imprisoned, he meets the second love of his life, whom he'll stop at nothing to be with.A heartfelt performance by Jim Carrey elevates this unconventional comedy to a deeper level. 7.5/10.
- DirectorAntti J. JokinenStarsHilary SwankJeffrey Dean MorganLee PaceWhen a young doctor suspects she may not be alone in her new Brooklyn loft, she learns that her landlord has formed a frightening obsession with her.Lots of suspense and a brilliantly creepy performance by Jeffrey Dean Morgan save this forgettable thriller with a weak script. 7/10.
- DirectorKinji FukasakuStarsTatsuya FujiwaraAki MaedaTarô YamamotoIn the future, the Japanese government captures a class of ninth-grade students and forces them to kill one another under the revolutionary "Battle Royale" act.Violent and brimming with social satire (albeit some melodrama here and there), this is an excellent film about Japanese Youth as well as an effective action movie. 8.5/10.
- DirectorJay RoachStarsSteve CarellPaul RuddStephanie SzostakAfter he finds out that his work superiors host a dinner celebrating the idiocy of their special guests, a rising executive questions the merits of his invitation just as he befriends a man who would be the perfect guest.The cast makes this otherwise sporadically amusing remake funnier. 7.5/10.
- DirectorSteven R. MonroeStarsSarah ButlerJeff BransonAndrew HowardA writer who is brutalized during her cabin retreat seeks revenge on her attackers, who left her for dead.Brutal and more sadistic as it goes on, but effective in what it tries to achieve. Wouldn't watch it a second time though. 7/10.
- DirectorKôji ShiraishiStarsJin MurakiRio KannoTomono KugaA documentary filmmaker explores seemingly unrelated paranormal incidents connected by the legend of an ancient demon called the "kagutaba."Finally a genuinely creepy and unsettling horror movie that lives up to its hype. Absolute treat to watch for any patient horror fan. 9/10.
- DirectorAnna BodenRyan FleckStarsKeir GilchristZach GalifianakisEmma RobertsA clinically-depressed teenager gets a new start after he checks himself into an adult psychiatric ward.Sweet and charming coming of age dramedy with a good cast and enough likeable moments to make it an endearing watch. 8/10.
- DirectorMichael WinterbottomStarsCasey AffleckKate HudsonJessica AlbaA West Texas Deputy Sheriff is slowly unmasked as a psychotic killer.Casey Affleck gives a fine performance and it has moments of greatness, but the detached pacing and needless brutality ends up hurting the film. 6.5/10.
- DirectorDennis DuganStarsAdam SandlerJennifer AnistonBrooklyn DeckerOn a weekend trip to Hawaii, a plastic surgeon convinces his loyal assistant to pose as his soon-to-be-divorced wife in order to cover up a careless lie he told to his much-younger girlfriend.Ironically, the juvenile Adam Sandler humor saves this predictable romantic comedy from utter mediocrity. 5.5/10.
- DirectorJaume Collet-SerraStarsLiam NeesonDiane KrugerJanuary JonesWhen a man awakens from a coma only to discover that someone has taken on his identity, he teams up with a young woman to prove who he is.Liam Neeson shines again in this sometimes slow paced but intriguing thriller filled with a lot of unexpected twists at the end. 7.5/10.
- DirectorJohn LuessenhopStarsChris BrownHayden ChristensenMatt DillonA group of bank robbers find their multi-million dollar plan interrupted by a hard-boiled detective.Derivative and padded, it's still watchable mindless popcorn thanks to a brisk pace and some great action set-pieces. 6/10.
- DirectorGus Van SantStarsElias McConnellAlex FrostEric DeulenSeveral ordinary high school students go through their daily routine as two others prepare for something more malevolent.Might bore you at the start with the meandering long shots of mundane activity, but comes together so brilliantly in the end that all of it makes perfect sense. 8/10.
- DirectorSngmoo LeeStarsJang Dong-gunKate BosworthGeoffrey RushA warrior-assassin is forced to hide in a small town in the American Badlands after refusing a mission.A haphazard mix of genres and disaparate elements that has a few shining moments, but is plain dull and nonsensical for the most part. 4/10.
- DirectorAanand L. RaiStarsMadhavanKangana RanautJimmy ShergillManu comes to India to find a bride and falls for Tanu at first sight, but free-spirited Tanu has no plan to marry him.Starts with promise with an offbeat premise, but then devolves into romantic cliches made entertaining only by Madhvan's presence. 5/10.
- DirectorJonathan LiebesmanStarsAaron EckhartMichelle RodriguezBridget MoynahanA squad of U.S. Marines becomes the last line of defense against a global invasion.Chaotic, but very well made gritty war film with intensity and emotion throughout. 8/10.
- DirectorKelly AsburyStarsJames McAvoyEmily BluntMaggie SmithSeparated by a garden fence and a feud, are blue gnomes on one side and red gnomes on the other. This doesn't stop blue Gnomeo and red Juliet from falling in love with each other. Do they have a future together?Amusing and cute but never really reaches the heights it could have, but still disposable family entertainment. 6/10.
- DirectorTony GoldwynStarsHilary SwankSam RockwellMelissa LeoA working mother puts herself through law school in an effort to represent her brother, who has been wrongfully convicted of murder and has exhausted his chances to appeal his conviction through public defenders.Elevated because of the performances, it's a somewhat forgettable feel good film with a strong inspirational story at its core. 7.5/10.
- DirectorMikael HåfströmStarsColin O'DonoghueAnthony HopkinsCiarán HindsAmerican seminary student Michael Kovak travels to Italy to take an exorcism course.Actually creepy and atmospheric despite what the reviews say and features an immensely scary performance by Anthony Hopkins. 8/10.
- DirectorStuart BeattieStarsCaitlin StaseyRachel Hurd-WoodLincoln LewisWhen their country is invaded and their families are taken, eight unlikely teenagers band together to fight.A strong first half devolves into an uneventfully long and padded second act with an ending that doesn't satisfy. 6/10.
- DirectorDerek CianfranceStarsRyan GoslingMichelle WilliamsJohn DomanThe relationship of a contemporary married couple, charting their evolution over a span of years by cross-cutting between time periods.Sweet as much as it's a devastating study of a relationship breakdown that not everyone may like, with top-notch performances by Ryan Gosling and Michelle Williams.
- DirectorPål SletauneTony SpataroStarsKristoffer JonerCecilie A. MosliJulia SchachtJohn has just been left by his girlfriend Ingrid. That day he allows himself to be seduced into a mystical and scary world, where it is impossible to separate truth from the liesVisual and trippy psychological thriller that's short but and effective look into guilt and darkness. 7/10.
- DirectorEric BrevigStarsDan AykroydJustin TimberlakeAnna FarisA documentary filmmaker travels to Jellystone Park to shoot a project and soon crosses paths with Yogi Bear, his sidekick Boo-Boo and Ranger Smith.Some funny moments offset by an extremely predicable and lazy script that relies on the same old gags for comedic effect. 4/10.
- DirectorGore VerbinskiStarsJohnny DeppIsla FisherTimothy OlyphantRango is an ordinary chameleon who accidentally winds up in the town of Dirt, a lawless outpost in the Wild West in desperate need of a new sheriff.A unique animation experience that doesn't pander to the lowest common denominator, and that makes it a very compelling watch. 8/10.
- DirectorOliver HirschbiegelStarsMoritz BleibtreuChristian BerkelOliver StokowskiFor two weeks, 20 male participants are hired to play prisoners and guards in a prison. The "prisoners" have to follow seemingly mild rules, and the "guards" are told to retain order without using physical violence.Harrowing and disturbing account of the deadly human condition that's only marred by an extraneous subplot that could have easily been trimmed. 7.5/10.
- DirectorTodd FieldStarsKate WinsletJennifer ConnellyPatrick WilsonThe lives of two lovelorn spouses from separate marriages, a registered sex offender, and a disgraced ex-police officer intersect as they struggle to resist their vulnerabilities and temptations in suburban Massachusetts.Unusual and deep character study of multiple individuals with brilliant acting all around, making it one of the best movies that I have ever seen and the best I've seen this year. 9.5/10.
- DirectorJames L. BrooksStarsReese WitherspoonPaul RuddOwen WilsonAfter being cut from the U.S.A. softball team and feeling a bit past her prime, Lisa finds herself evaluating her life and in the middle of a love triangle, as a corporate guy in crisis competes with her current, baseball-playing beau.Likable cast especially Paul Rudd doing his best, but the overlong and bland story is neither funny nor romantic and ends up being a misfire. 5/10.
- DirectorSimon WellsStarsSeth GreenJoan CusackDan FoglerA young boy named Milo gains a deeper appreciation for his mom after Martians come to Earth to take her away.Mildly entertaining, but pedestrian and lacking any sort of compelling drive to make it anything more than a run of the mill animation churned out. 6/10.
- DirectorJuan Carlos FresnadilloStarsMax von SydowEusebio PoncelaLeonardo SbaragliaIn a world where luck can be taken from a lucky person by a luckier person's touch, a small group of lucky people compete to be the luckiest and for the other contestants' luck.Had an engrossing plot behind it but got less gripping as it went on and eventually fizzled. 6/10.
- DirectorZack SnyderStarsEmily BrowningVanessa HudgensAbbie CornishA young girl institutionalized by her abusive stepfather retreats to an alternative reality as a coping strategy and envisions a plan to help her escape.Visually fantastic action fantasy sequences that don't always gel together, but the plot is smart enough at the end to make this a must-watch for Snyder fans. 8/10.
- DirectorGregor JordanStarsSamuel L. JacksonCarrie-Anne MossMichael SheenFollows a black-ops interrogator and an F.B.I. agent who try to press a suspect terrorist into divulging the location of three nuclear weapons set to detonate in the U.S.Tense and daring, perhaps a little too realistic and hard hitting in its message with a standout performance by Michael Sheen. 8/10.
- DirectorChris FisherStarsDaveigh ChaseBriana EviganJames LaffertyDonnie Darko's little sister Samantha and her best friend Corey are on a cross-country road trip, but soon find themselves entangled in a dangerous glitch in the time-space continuum.Senseless, awfully plotted and acted, amateurishly directed and produced piece of crap that only serves as a sad cash-in to a classic. 2/10.
- DirectorPeter HansonStarsAllison AndersJane AndersonDoug AtchisonWar stories and life lessons from the industry's top writers.Great insightful documentary featuring word of advice and information about the business from some of the most prominent filmmakers in Hollywood. 9/10.
- DirectorGeorge NolfiStarsMatt DamonEmily BluntLisa ThoresonThe affair between a politician and a contemporary dancer is affected by mysterious forces keeping the lovers apart.Entertaining sci-fi throughout with a surprisingly effective romance, but a weak sugar-coated ending brings it down a notch. 7.5/10.
- DirectorAbhinay DeoStarsAbhishek BachchanKangana RanautAnupam KherA wealthy man invites four people to his private island to blame three of them for his daughter's sudden death. The next morning, the wealthy man is found murdered.Starts off with a great setup and promise, but completely abandons that and becomes a ridiculously contrived murder mystery that only has style to offer. 5/10.
- DirectorPatrick HughesStarsRyan KwantenSteve BisleyTommy LewisA young police officer must survive his first day's duty in a small country town.Simple in its setup yet excellent in its execution, this western is an example of a well-made yet modestly budgeted movie. 8/10.
- DirectorRobert ZemeckisStarsMichael J. FoxChristopher LloydLea ThompsonAfter visiting 2015, Marty McFly must repeat his visit to 1955 to prevent disastrous changes to 1985...without interfering with his first trip.Finally got around to seeing it, and it's almost as good as the original with a great continuing plot and surprisingly connected to the original film. 8.5/10.
- DirectorJosh RadnorStarsJosh RadnorMalin AkermanZoe KazanCaptures a generational moment - young people on the cusp of truly growing up, tiring of their reflexive cynicism, each in their own ways struggling to connect and define what it means to love and be loved.Not the most original film, but charming and inspiring slice of life drama that marks a great debut for Josh Radnor. 8/10.
- DirectorAnees BazmeeStarsAkshay KumarSonam KapoorBobby DeolThree wives engage the services of a private investigator after they suspect their respective husbands of infidelity.Actually funny for the most part due to a focused script and comic moments, but nothing memorable. 7/10.
- DirectorGreg MottolaStarsSimon PeggNick FrostSeth RogenTwo English comic book geeks traveling across the U.S. encounter an alien outside Area 51.Simon Pegg and Nick Frost own American humor as well and the supporting cast including amazing Seth Rogen make this a hilarious ride. 8/10.
- DirectorCarlos SaldanhaStarsJesse EisenbergAnne HathawayGeorge LopezWhen Blu, a domesticated macaw from small-town Minnesota, meets the fiercely independent Jewel, he takes off on an adventure to Rio de Janeiro with the bird of his dreams.Amazing voice cast, beautiful animation and locales with an actually charming and funny screenplay make this an all-around entertaining animation that could spin a franchise. 8/10.
- DirectorNeil BurgerStarsBradley CooperAnna FrielAbbie CornishA mysterious pill that enables the user to access 100% of his brain's abilities transforms a struggling writer into a financial wizard, but it also puts him in a new world with many dangers.Fast-paced and well-shot with a tight script but a mixed ending. 8/10.
- DirectorGore VerbinskiStarsJohnny DeppOrlando BloomKeira KnightleyJack Sparrow races to recover the heart of Davy Jones to avoid enslaving his soul to Jones' service, as other friends and foes seek the heart for their own agenda as well.Too much padding and pandering around before getting to the main plot, but great special effects and charming Jack Sparrow makes for a fun ride. 7.5/10.
- DirectorDuncan JonesStarsJake GyllenhaalMichelle MonaghanVera FarmigaA soldier wakes up in someone else's body and discovers he's part of an experimental government program to find the bomber of a commuter train within 8 minutes.Not as good as the screenplay was, but a very engaging action/scifi that takes risks and asks interesting questions. 8/10.
- DirectorFrancis LawrenceStarsRobert PattinsonReese WitherspoonChristoph WaltzJacob takes a job as an animal caretaker in a traveling circus. There he meets Marlena, a beautiful circus performer. Their shared compassion for a special elephant Rosie leads to love, but Marlena's cruel husband stands in their way.Beautifully shot and emotional drama similar to 'Titanic' with excellent acting especially by Christoph Waltz. 8.5/10.
- DirectorRohan SippyStarsAbhishek BachchanDeepika PadukoneBipasha BasuA corrupt police officer is entrusted the task of apprehending drug-dealers.Well-told and fast-paced tale of crime and drug ring in Goa with great performances and hard tone. 8.5/10.
- DirectorBilly O'BrienStarsJohn LynchEssie DavisSean HarrisOn a remote Irish farm, five people become unwilling participants in an experiment that goes nightmarishly wrong.Slow paced and predictable but creepy and dealing with a very real kind of threat. 7/10.
- DirectorWes CravenStarsNeve CampbellCourteney CoxDavid ArquetteTen years have passed, and Sidney Prescott, who has put herself back together thanks in part to her writing, is visited by the Ghostface Killer.Well-made, funny, and filled with crazy twists in the third act making it a great return to form for the series. 8/10.
- DirectorIvan ReitmanStarsNatalie PortmanAshton KutcherKevin KlineA guy and girl try to keep their relationship strictly physical, but it's not long before they learn that they want something more.Better than most romantic comedies of its kind thanks to a mature yet funny script, but still highly predictable. 7/10.
- DirectorJames WanStarsPatrick WilsonRose ByrneTy SimpkinsA family looks to prevent evil spirits from trapping their comatose child in a realm called The Further.Gets cheesy in the second half, but yet another effective horror film by the makers of 'Saw'. 7.5/10.
- DirectorJohn Erick DowdleStarsStacy ChboskyBen MessmerSamantha RobsonIn an abandoned house in Poughkeepsie, New York murder investigators uncover hundreds of tapes showing decades of a serial killer's work.Had its moments, but is largely a sadistic exercise that has nothing to say. 5/10.
- DirectorKenneth BranaghStarsChris HemsworthAnthony HopkinsNatalie PortmanThe powerful but arrogant god Thor is cast out of Asgard to live amongst humans in Midgard (Earth), where he soon becomes one of their finest defenders.Action-packed and overall an entertaining superhero film to kick off the summer season. 8/10.
- DirectorSean ByrneStarsXavier SamuelRobin McLeavyJohn BrumptonWhen Brent turns down his classmate Lola's invitation to the prom, she concocts a wildly violent plan for revenge.For what it is, it's entertaining and unique even if it isn't entirely original horror. 7.5/10.
- DirectorJoe WrightStarsSaoirse RonanCate BlanchettEric BanaA sixteen-year-old girl who was raised by her father to be the perfect assassin is dispatched on a mission across Europe, tracked by a ruthless intelligence agent and her operatives.Amazing action scenes and soundtrack coupled with some great indie touches elevate this action thriller. 8/10.
- DirectorAlfred HitchcockStarsJames StewartGrace KellyWendell CoreyA wheelchair-bound photographer spies on his neighbors from his Greenwich Village courtyard apartment window and, despite the skepticism of his fashion-model girlfriend, becomes convinced one of them has committed murder.A masterclass in building suspense and shooting in a contained location, albeit a 'tad' overrated. 8/10.
- DirectorJaume BalagueróStarsCalista FlockhartRichard RoxburghElena AnayaAt her new job in a rundown children's hospital, a nurse desperately tries to keep her patients safe from a plague of random, mysterious attacks.Has some interesting ideas and sequences in the second half where it gets better, but it's a highly slow paced and predictably made horror film for the most part. 5.5/10.
- DirectorEli CraigStarsTyler LabineAlan TudykKatrina BowdenAffable hillbillies Tucker and Dale are on vacation at their dilapidated mountain cabin when they are mistaken for murderers by a group of preppy college students.Clever and laugh out loud hilarious horror comedy with a lot of heart and great acting. 9/10.
- DirectorTerry GilliamStarsBruce WillisMadeleine StoweBrad PittIn a future world devastated by disease, a convict is sent back in time to gather information about the man-made virus that wiped out most of the human population on the planet.Dark sci-fi with some great ideas and a thoughtful approach to time-travel. 8/10.
- DirectorJustin LinStarsVin DieselPaul WalkerDwayne JohnsonDominic Toretto and his crew of street racers plan a massive heist to buy their freedom while in the sights of a powerful Brazilian drug lord and a dangerous federal agent.Never thought so, but Fast Five is the best action film of the year so far and hands-down the best in the series with its amazing action and fun factor. 9/10,
- DirectorBanjong PisanthanakunParkpoom WongpoomStarsMarsha WattanapanichVittaya WasukraipaisanRachanu BoonchuduangDeceased Siamese twin returns to haunt surviving sisterHas some unique jumpscares and an emotionally impacting backstory, but tries to be 'Shutter' and isn't as good or shocking. 7/10.
- DirectorScott StewartStarsPaul BettanyCam GigandetMaggie QA warrior priest disobeys church law to track down a pack of vampires who have kidnapped his niece.Some good visuals but a highly predictable and cliched story with no character development and substance leads to a very short and disappointing excuse for an action movie. 4/10.
- DirectorRon HowardStarsVince VaughnKevin JamesWinona RyderA man discovers that his best friend's wife is having an affair.Balances between comedy and drama pretty awkwardly, but it's a fun time thanks to the cast. 7/10.
- DirectorRob MarshallStarsJohnny DeppPenélope CruzIan McShaneJack Sparrow and Barbossa embark on a quest to find the elusive fountain of youth, only to discover that Blackbeard and his daughter are after it too.Fun adventure with Jack Sparrow for everyone, but a predictable and scattershot screenplay takes it down a notch. 7/10.
- DirectorTodd PhillipsStarsBradley CooperZach GalifianakisEd HelmsTwo years after the bachelor party in Las Vegas, Phil, Stu, Alan, and Doug jet to Thailand for Stu's wedding. Stu's plan for a subdued pre-wedding brunch, however, goes seriously awry.Very derivative and almost scene to scene copy of the first film, but packs enough humor to still make it a fun ride despite flaws. 7.5/10.
- DirectorDavid WainStarsJaneane GarofaloDavid Hyde PierceMichael ShowalterSet on the last day of camp, in the hot summer of 1981, a group of counselors try to complete their unfinished business before the day ends.Meanders around with way too many storylines but a lighthearted and fun romp with some characters to like. 6.5/10.
- DirectorCarlo LedesmaStarsBel DeliáAndy RodoredaSteve DavisAn investigation into a government cover-up leads to a network of abandoned train tunnels deep beneath the heart of Sydney. As a journalist and her crew hunt for the story it quickly becomes clear the story is hunting them.Some scary sequences, but the interviews are pure padding and it largely fails to grip the viewers till the end. 5/10.
- DirectorDavid MackenzieStarsAshton KutcherAnne HecheMargarita LevievaA drama centered on a serial womanizer and his jilted lover.The first half is bolder and well made, but the second half devolves to another Ashton rom-com and suffers for that. 7/10.
- DirectorMatthew VaughnStarsJames McAvoyMichael FassbenderJennifer LawrenceIn the 1960s, superpowered humans Charles Xavier and Erik Lensherr work together to find others like them, but Erik's vengeful pursuit of an ambitious mutant who ruined his life causes a schism to divide them.Absolutely brilliant screenplay, directing and acting ensures this is the best movie of the year so far and one of the greatest superhero films ever. 9/10.
- DirectorJean-Pierre JeunetStarsAudrey TautouMathieu KassovitzRufusDespite being caught in her imaginative world, Amelie, a young waitress, decides to help people find happiness. Her quest to spread joy leads her on a journey where she finds true love.Imaginative, quirky and very sweet movie that is bound to bring a smile on your face. 8.5/10.
- DirectorBobby FarrellyPeter FarrellyStarsOwen WilsonJason SudeikisChristina ApplegateRick and Fred, two husbands who are having difficulty in their marriages, are given a Hall Pass by their wives: for one week, they can do whatever they want.Not always funny and gets sappy towards the end, but there's a lot of hilarious moments in here. 7/10.
- DirectorMartin CampbellStarsRyan ReynoldsBlake LivelyPeter SarsgaardReckless test pilot Hal Jordan is granted an alien ring that bestows him with otherworldly powers that inducts him into an intergalactic police force, the Green Lantern Corps.Just like any other superhero movie so it lacks in freshness, but Ryan Reynolds and some great scenes make it a worthwhile summer watch. 7/10.
- DirectorSylvain ChometStarsJean-Claude DondaEilidh RankinDuncan MacNeilA French illusionist finds himself out of work and travels to Scotland, where he meets a young woman. Their ensuing adventure changes both their lives forever.A little too light on the plot and content, but beautiful visuals and soundtrack along with a serene tone make this worth a watch. 7.5/10.
- DirectorZak PennStarsWerner HerzogKitana BakerGabriel BeristainA documentary exploring the myth of the Loch Ness monster.Not always very interesting, but Werner Herzog himself and the clever and sometimes intense mockumentary style makes this a worthy film. 7.5/10.
- DirectorBarbara SchroederStarsSteve ClementThomas MontgomeryKen CaseThis is the true story of a love triangle that takes place entirely online. Lies lead to murder in real life, as a teenage vixen (screen name 'talhotblond') lures men into her web. Revealing a shocking true crime story that shows the Internet's power to unleash our most dangerous fantasies.Very compelling topic, well paced and stylized documentary that works as a great companion piece to Catfish. 8.5/10.
- DirectorJ.J. AbramsStarsElle FanningAJ MichalkaKyle ChandlerDuring the summer of 1979, a group of friends witness a train crash and investigate subsequent unexplained events in their small town.The end becomes a little too much of a homage, but it's a well-shot and emotional ride of nostalgia that's a refreshing summer entertainer. 8/10.
- DirectorJohn LasseterJoe RanftStarsOwen WilsonBonnie HuntPaul NewmanOn the way to the biggest race of his life, a hotshot rookie race car gets stranded in a rundown town and learns that winning isn't everything in life.Maybe not as classic as other Pixar movies, but still a lot of fun with memorable characters and a dose of emotion. 8/10.
- DirectorJohn LasseterBradford LewisStarsOwen WilsonLarry the Cable GuyMichael CaineStar race car Lightning McQueen and his pal Mater head overseas to compete in the World Grand Prix race. But the road to the championship becomes rocky as Mater gets caught up in an intriguing adventure of his own: international espionage.A little too flashy and action packed than the first one which kind of takes away some fun, but an increased focus on Mater still makes it worthwhile. 7/10.
- DirectorFritz MangerStarsRoss KohnMeredith PhillipsAustin BasisFollowing the discovery of the murder of two twin girls in their family's barn, a former reality TV-star is dispatched by a TV-news station to uncover the mystery behind their gruesome deaths.Not too original and has its flaws, but it's way better than some reviews make it out to be. A better than average mystery chiller. 6.5/10.