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» Children of Men [ *** ]
I was not as moved by this film as my husband was. For me, it was interesting, well made, and a little detached. Somewhat implausible in places, but so is every film. I liked an awful lot about it, it just didn't grab me the way films usually do. I loved the ending. Worth seeing.  / 1 Comments /  [ 01.06.07 ] 

» The Painted Veil [ **1/2 ]
I don't think this film is nearly as good as it wants to be, and I think it has to do with the way the lead female is drawn. ... [ more ] / 0 Comments /  [ 02.05.07 ] 

» The Namesake [ **** ]
Lovely, a little long-winded in places, but ultimately very moving and satisfying. / 0 Comments /  [ 03.10.07 ] 

» Pan's Labyrinth [ **** ]
I don't mind the darkness, but this film is just so brutal, and unnecessarily so, in my opinion. Still, it's a masterpiece. Highly recommended. / 0 Comments /  [ 03.17.07 ] 

» Into Great Silence. [ ** 1/2 ]
I was very excited about this film, but left the theatre disappointed. ... [ more ] / 0 Comments /  [ 03.18.07 ] 

» The Host [ ** ]
Well, it starts off great, but then quickly loses its way. The previews made it seem funnier and more self-aware than it turns out to be, but the biggest problem is that the filmmakers don't quite seem to know what they want to do with the film. / 0 Comments /  [ 04.11.07 ] 

» The Lives of Others [ ***** ] Highly recommended.
Perfect and beautiful. ... [ more ] / 0 Comments /  [ 04.15.07 ] 

» Hot Fuzz [ **1/2 ]
Rather over the top, which made it less funny for me. Well crafted in general, pleasant and amusing (with extreme cartoonish violence). / 0 Comments /  [ 04.28.07 ] 

» Spiderman 3 [ **1/2 ]
All plot and no story. In this film, they've lost both the human and the mythic quality that made the first two films classics. / 0 Comments /  [ 06.17.07 ] 

» Ratatouille [ *** ]
Liked it, but didn't love it. I doesn't have the heart of, say, Monsters, Inc. / 0 Comments /  [ 07.06.07 ] 

» Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End [ *1/2 ]
Like the Matrix trilogy, just pretend that the second and third movies never happened. Very sweet after-the-credits extra scene. / 0 Comments /  [ 07.13.07 ] 

» Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix [ **1/2 ]
Less satisfying than the last. The longer they get, the harder it is to convey the nuances and the emotional content, and this one does a lousy job of both. Very unsatisfying. I look forward to the day that the Peter Jackson franchise takes these on and does them right. / 0 Comments /  [ 07.20.07 ] 

» Sunshine [ ** ]
I just didn't care for it. Tries too hard to be mystical, misses the most interesting story possiblities, and then ends with absurdity. / 0 Comments /  [ 07.27.07 ] 

» Sunshine [ ** ]
I just didn't care for it. Tries too hard to be mystical, misses the most interesting story possiblities, and then ends with absurdity. / 0 Comments /  [ 07.27.07 ] 

» Transformers [ ** ]
After I got bored, I sat and tried to figure out who this film was for. I'm inclined to say, 12 - 15 year old boys, but my husband thinks it's for 25-year-old boys—but neither of those will sell toys. ... [ more ] / 0 Comments /  [ 07.27.07 ] 

» Live Free or Die Hard [ ** ]
I like action films, but this one is too long, and sort of dull.  / 0 Comments /  [ 08.08.07 ] 

» The Bourne Ultimatum [ ***1/2 ]
Well, neither of the sequels is as good at the first, but this is a smart, well-crafted action film and a great series [spoilers]. Thoroughly enjoyable. / 0 Comments /  [ 08.13.07 ] 

» The Holiday [ ** ] Airplane.
There are a few very nice moments in the film, but overall, very weak, primarily due to the script and Ms. Diaz. / 0 Comments /  [ 04.28.07 ] 

» Miss Potter [ ** ] Airplane.
I should have loved this film... [ more ] / 0 Comments /  [ 04.28.07 ] 

» Music and Lyrics [ **** ] Airplane.
Quite a good version of this kind of story—avoids most of the pitfalls of this genre, good dialogue, and Hugh Grant is just a much better actor than he gets credit for being. High points for the music videos which are spot on and hilarious. / 0 Comments /  [ 06.01.07 ] 

» Catch and Release [ *** ] Airplane.
Way, way better than I thought it would be. A lot of heart, and not dumb. Juliette Lewis is just terrific. A good rental. / 0 Comments /  [ 06.01.07 ] 

» Battlestar Galactica.
Definitely not as good as it was last season, but still interesting. / 0 Comments /  [ 01.06.07 ] 

» Doctor Who
I was skeptical about the new Doctor Who, and skeptical about the new new Doctor Who, but I love them both. Big fun. / 0 Comments /  [ 01.06.07 ] 

» Heroes
A marathon was on. We taped it because we were curious, having heard this was the show that was avoiding the mistakes of "The X-Files" and "Lost". Wow, is this a good show. Terrific writing. / 0 Comments /  [ 06.21.07 ]