Capsule reviews from my Tumblr.
1.
Warrior- 3 stars
An overly long but well-made drama with some great
performances and a lot of heart.
2.
Red State- 2 stars
An amazing and scary first half leads to a
conventional action-oriented second half with a disappointing ending.
3.
Puncture- 3 and 1/2 stars
One of the best movies of the year. Engaging
and extremely well crafted, with Chris Evans giving one of the best performances of
the year.
4.
Abduction- 2 stars
After first watching it, I enjoyed it. Looking back
at it, it’s a film that is ridiculously stupid. Poor writing and stiff performances are slightly
redeemed by the entertaining action sequences.
5.
50/50- 3 and 1/2 stars
Don’t let the trailers fool you. This is much
more of a drama than a comedy. Expect some really raw scenes. The amazing cast
elevates the movie to a higher level.
6.
Drive- 4 stars
Perhaps the only film that I will award with 4 stars. Nothing quite like it. By far the best movie of the year. It rivals Black
Swan as my favorite movie ever. Exciting, intense, gripping, and
entirely suspenseful. Ryan Gosling again proves that he might be one of his
generation’s greatest actors.
7.
What’s Your Number?- 3 stars
Predictable romantic comedy that is saved
by Anna Faris and Chris Evans. Some really funny and raunchy material. But it’s
really sweet. One of the year’s stronger comedies.
8.
Ides of March- 3 and 1/2 stars
Again, one of the best movies of the
year. A political drama with some thriller-like elements. Intense, scandalous,
and engrossing with a big twist. The cast is excellent.
9.
Machine Gun Preacher- 2 and 1/2 stars
A strange mixture of being
inspirational and extremely violent. It isn’t quite perfect, but it does tell a
very important story that is emotionally affecting.
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