[Calexico]

Before Sunset - Totally lovely again. Didn't feel as magical as the original, but I still fell back in love with both characters. I was surprised by how short it was. 8/10

 

[alphaphoenix]

"Ocean Heaven"  - 7/10.  IMO a lot of Chinese films goes overboard with the melodrama, and this film is no exception.  However, I must say it was nice seeing Jet Li play a very serious and convincing role; he did it well.  It is a touching story about a father who discovers about his terminal liver cancer too late and within what little time he has left, tries to find a place for his 22 year old autistic son and at the same time tries to teach him to live on his own.

 

[manveru]

The Secret of Kells - 10/10
 
Some of the most beautiful animation I've ever seen, and a good story too. Up there with the likes of Hayao Miyazaki and Frederic Back IMO.

 

[jax]

Heads up Warriorant: Queen To Play, 7/10 - good chess themed film. Sorry WA, French with subtitles.

 

[Calexico]

The Hunger Games - A really engaging film. One of the few times that I actively wished for a movie to not end. The shaky camerawork at the beginning was sort of bothersome, but it either went away or I got used to it relatively quickly. I got the book the day after because I really wanted to stay involved in the fiction. There were some corny and overdone parts, not to mention the premise itself is pretty silly, but I thoroughly enjoyed the film from beginning to end. Would have been better if it was rated R! 8/10

 

[BrownBear]

I watched a movie called Witness last week in class. It was decent. I don't know, it almost seemed like I could predict what was going to happen in the movie after watching the first ten minutes or so.

 

[Malevolent]

The Darkest Hour - 5/10
 
The film had some engaging moments, but was let down by a weak storyline. Still, I always enjoy movies such as this one - silly fun.

 

[DLeeWebb]

 
 
"Shallow Bed" - Dry The River

 

[Windsor]

Marley (2012) - 8/10
 
Revealing documentary about the revolutionary Rasta Bob Marley, and a must for those curious about him. There are some really eccentric looking characters in the film such as Bunny Wailer and Lee "Scratch" Perry, both of whom sure know how to dress to make an impression.

 

[tuahogary]

The Avengers = 4/10
 
Great CG, soundtrack, action sequence and some simple-minded but funny scenes. Ultimately has a very poor plot and shallow script. Even when I turned my brain off, I still wasn't able to look pass its flaws. I keep thinking that it's a movie for children, no offense to those who actually like it. Got bored and regretted buying the ticket halfway into the film.
 
Jo Nesbo: Headhunters = 8/10
 
Great Norwegian film, with black humour, fast paced plot and smooth slick acting. A few twists to keep the viewer on their toes. Certainly more mentally engaging than Avengers and has actually good dialog. Ending is a bit flawed but until then the movie holds up very well to its own.
 
Hunger Games = 6/10
 
Interesting movie, although I never read the book it seemed to portray the story quite well. Some scenes are better described in a whole chapter of a book but the long-ish screen time kinda makes up for it. I understand why some people may find it boring but its because it should really be taken like a book with plenty of room for imagination rather than a movie which spoonfeeds the viewer with every information available.
 
On an slightly related note, I have started watching the TV series 'Breaking Bad' and now into season 4 I'm giving it a 9/10. Absolutely superb.

 

[vai0]

Red Cliff Part 1 & 2 - 8.5/10
 
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0425637/
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1326972/
 
Some very interesting characters, great plot, great action.

 

[jax]

 
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On an slightly related note, I have started watching the TV series 'Breaking Bad' and now into season 4 I'm giving it a 9/10. Absolutely superb.

 
We've been on a kick of trying out some of the cable series we miss by not having television in our house.  I'm just on Season 2 of Breaking Bad.  I'd agree, great series, but for now I'll limit my enthusiasm to an 8/10 coming off of watching the first season of The Killing, which I'd give a solid 9/10 and Justified just shy of 9/10.  It took a few episodes to get into Breaking Bad, but it hooks you for sure.  Anyway, check out those other two series if you're enjoying Breaking Bad.
 

 

 

[DLeeWebb]

 
"Contraband" [7.3/10]: Was hoping for a sleeper...it was OK for a Saturday night pay-per-view, kept my attention but nothing great! 

 

[alphaphoenix]

"American Reunion"  7/10 - A nice laugh, and good script with consistent transition from the predecessor.  Jim's father takes the show. 

 

[DLeeWebb]

"Water For Elephants" [8.4/10]: I really liked this movie. I had it on the DVR for weeks and decided to watch it and was pleasantly surprised. Engaging story, kept my attention the whole time...