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Matt’s Review: She’s Out of My League is an Enjoyable R-Rated Romp
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She’s Out Of My League (B)
I am a firm believer that while watching any movie, you have to take what you are watching for what it is. Before seeing She’s Out of My League I wasn’t expecting Best Picture consideration or Oscar worthy performances. I was expecting to laugh a little bit and maybe enjoy the story along the way. Well, this film did more than just that with a decent script, strong cast, and flawlessly executed production.
Filed Under:movie review, Reviews, She's Out of my LeagueMatt’s Awards Season Review: Crazy Heart Makes Jeff Bridges An Oscar Juggernaut
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Crazy Heart (A)
With all the buzz surrounding Crazy Heart this awards season and a 92% approval rating on RottenTomatoes, I couldn’t keep myself away from a showing once it hit my local theater. Starring in the lead is the always magnificent Jeff Bridges (The Dude) who took home the 2010 Golden Globe for Best Actor for his portrayal of an alcoholic fading country star named Bad Blake. Bridges won prizes for Best Actor at the 2010 SAG Awards and from the LA Film Critics Association as well as the Broadcast Film Critics Association.
Filed Under:Crazy Heart, Jeff Bridges, movie review, Oscars, ReviewsRabs’ Review: Shutter Island Is A Haunting Psychological Thriller
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Shutter Island (A)
Where, oh where to begin? This review of Shutter Island is going to be broken down into two parts. The first part contains a spoiler-free discussion of the the acting and direction of the film. The second part is going to have a SPOILER WARNING, where I discuss the plot. This film depends on discretion as it is a psychological thriller containing many twists and turns. So if you haven’t seen the film yet, the first part should give you enough information on why you should see it, then after you see it, come on back and read my reaction to the story.
Filed Under:Leonardo DiCaprio, Martin Scorsese, movie review, Reviews, Shutter IslandMatt’s Review: I Wanted More Out of The Wolfman
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The Wolfman (B)
This was one of my most anticipated movies of early 2010. After seeing it, I can’t go as far to say this movie disappointed me in the end, but I really wanted more out of it. The Wolfman has plenty to remember for it’s glory, but also suffers from less memorable pieces of mediocrity that hurt the overall value. Boosting the film’s redeem-ability is the stunningly gorgeous and immensely talented Emily Blunt. She stepped up her acting game to the next level to prove her worth in a cast that featured Academy Award Winner Benicio Del Toro, Academy Award Winner Anthony Hopkins, and the underrated Hugo Weaving.
Filed Under:movie review, Reviews, the wolfmanMatt’s Review: From Paris With Love Is Entertaining, But Nothing More
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From Paris With Love (C+)
I would like to start by thanking Andrew, a promoter for Lionsgate Entertainment, for giving me the opportunity to see a promotional screening last Thursday at the Mall of America. The Lionsgate staff showed hospitality and enthusiasm to pump up the audience with their promotional drawings and generated buzz for the upcoming showing. It was a rewarding experience to see the movie a week early and get a chance to be around the Lionsgate promotion crew.
Filed Under:From Paris With Love, movie review, ReviewsMatt’s Review: The Book of Eli Is Powerful, But Still Average
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The Book of Eli (C)
This is the latest movie from the always great Denzel Washington. It also stars the talent of Gary Oldman, Michael Gambon, and Mila Kunis. I would like to take a moment to say “Oh how much I love Mila Kunis!” She did a very good job with her character Solara but also looked magnificent while doing it. Even in the very un-glamorous world the story is set in she still looked like a million bucks (Hollywood right?). Mila proved she has some acting chops, and with performances like this she will continue to get lucrative roles with stars like Denzel.
Filed Under:denzel washington, movie review, review, Reviews, the book of eliMatt’s Awards Season Review: The Young Victoria Is All About Emily Blunt
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The Young Victoria (B+)
It will be hard to discuss anything but Emily Blunt in her role as Queen Victoria in the above mentioned film. The British starlet scored big with a Best Actress Golden Globe nomination for this role. Loving Emily Blunt personally and hearing of her moving performance in The Young Victoria, I had to see it for myself. After watching the film I can honestly say her nomination is well deserved. She drove this movie like an ox in Oregon Trail.
Filed Under:emily blunt, movie review, Reviews, The Young VictoriaRabs’ Awards Season Review: Precious Will Depress Some and Inspire Others
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Precious: Based on the Novel Push by Sapphire (B)
Like with Avatar and Up In The Air, Matthew and I will be providing “Awards Season” reviews for the films that are nominated for Best Picture Golden Globes, as well as ones that will be in the Oscar hunt. Stay tuned for our first Podcast discussing the Golden Globe nominations next week. Now to the review at hand. Watching Precious: Based on the Novel Push by Sapphire is like watching a horrific car accident in slow motion. You know what you are witnessing is traumatizing, but you cannot look away. You care about the people involved due to their heart-breaking life circumstances, but you can’t do anything about it and thus must painfully watch and hope for the best.
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Invictus (B)
This is the remarkable true story of Nelson Mandela (Morgan Freeman). After spending 27 years in a prison for being wrongfully convicted by South African courts of sabotage and other anti-apartheid acts Mandela was finally released in 1990. Upon being released he continued his work in the anti-apartheid movement and even went on to become the first black President of South Africa. During his time as President, Mandela worked to unite the country because there was still a divide between the whites and blacks. He believed strongly that rallying the country behind the rugby team in the 1995 World Cup would help band together the splintered ethnic groups under one united banner.
Filed Under:invictus, Matt Damon, morgan freeman, movie review, ReviewsRabs’ Review: ‘Sherlock Holmes’ is a Fun Action-Adventure
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Sherlock Holmes (B+)
The Sherlock Holmes character was created by Scottish author and physician Sir Arthur Conan Doyle in the latter part of the 19th Century. The Guinness World Records has consistently listed him as the “most-portrayed movie character” with over 70 actors playing the part in over 200 films. In 2009, Warner Bros. and writer/director Guy Ritchie have breathed new life into the legendary character with an action-adventure romp that should satisfy any movie-goer seeking to be thoroughly entertained during the holiday season.
Filed Under:Guy Ritchie, movie review, Reviews, Robert Downey Jr., Sherlock Holmes, Sherlock Holmes review
