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Hard Candy (2005)
Amazing performances
I saw Hard Candy at the Angelika, in Tribeca New York and never have I been so shocked, surprised and utterly impressed with an acting performance. The storyline, though somewhat confusing was overpowered by the Oscar-winning performance given by Ellen Page, 14-year old Hayley. Though it could have wrapped up a little sooner (it was a bit longer than expected) I would highly recommend this to anyone who has buddies they talk to online, or anyone that generally enjoys suspenseful films. Not to be outdone by the young star, Patrick Wilson gave an excellent performance. The whole movie was a twisted roller coaster of not knowing who to believe. Whether young Hayley was telling the truth, or was she in fact just completely insane, you won't find out until the end, but either way, it was a knockout performance by both stars and a highly recommended film!
Derailed (2005)
I can't believe it bombed!
This is without a doubt, my the ninth movie added to my list of favorite movies (I have eight already, in no particular order). It was an unbelievably suspenseful movie that had my heart pounding to the very end. The twists and turns were ones that I never expected. The acting was great, the scenes were great, the chemistry of the actors fit very well together and it was in all a wonderful film. I am really upset that it didn't do so well in the box office because I love Jennifer Aniston and really hoped her first try as being a movie actress would be successful. I highly suggest you see this film. It is a truly interesting, heart pounding adventure!
Hostel (2005)
The Most Disgusting and degrading film I have ever seen...and I loved it!!
If you can't handle your blood, guts and puss in movies, why don't you go see Last Holiday, because this definitely is not for you. It starts off as a nice movie about three friends in a Hostel in Slovakia, but soon takes a turn for the worst, which isn't exactly the surprise of the century. The acting was good, especially the parts where the poor actors had to yell out in excruciating pain. The lead character (Jay Hernandez) is a guy who you like from the start until the very end. The only bad thing about it is that it is shorter than you think. It runs about an hour an a half, but it goes by much quicker than you can notice. If you like the blood and the guts and if you liked, Kill Bill, you will enjoy this film. Pay particular attention to the subtle homages to director Quentin Tarantino.
Red Eye (2005)
A Classic Cravenesque Thriller
Just when you think Wes Craven has disappeared into the blue forever, out comes Red Eye. An inventive thriller, different from anything I've ever seen, it will have audience at the edge of their seats till the very last scene. The tension between the two leading characters (McAdams and Murphy) has you thinking that they have great chemistry and that some time during the movie they will stop fighting and start kissing. Rachel McAdams performance is almost Oscar worthy and Cillian Murphy is the only killer I like and fear at the same time. Finally, a Craven thriller that is good enough to be compared to his classics, those such as Scream, which was incredible.Red Eye- definitely a must see!