Here is a major update, I'm trying to remember everything I've seen since I've last updated, bare with me.
Black Swan:
Holy shit, Aronofsky can still make insane flicks. I really do hope that this gets some award wins. The acting is great from the whole cast, the cinematography was insane, and the story works. My only complaint was it ended in a similar way like one of his previous films, I won't tell you which one.
Overall Grade: A-
Enter The Void:
Wow, this movie was a total fucking trip. Quite possibly one of the most ambitious films I've seen in years. Noe's camerawork isn't as nauseating as Irreversible, but I think this film is very well-done. NOT FOR EVERYONE!
Overall Grade: A
The Fighter:
While this is one of those predictable, yet inspiring sports biopic, there was a real edge to this one that stand outs. I'd say the adult-orientated subject and it's often funny as well. David O. Russell's choice of biopic was perfect for him. I really do hope that Christian Bale gets nominated cause he was fucking good. Mark Walhberg was Mark Walhberg, but that isn't a bad thing cause Marky Mark is a badass.
Overall Grade: B+
Faster:
This film tries too hard to be a clever revenge tale, that is really is just a cliched revenge film. There were certain aspects with this film that you can tell that the writer thought he was a genius when he wrote this. The Rock (I don't give a fuck if he doesn't go by that anymore, he's still The Rock to me) is giving much to do, just walk fast, look angry, and shoot people. The film characters' name were fucking archetypes (Cop, Killer, Driver), GEE, HOW FUCKING ORIGINAL. I originally thought that this was going to only focus on The Rock, but it focus on two other characters, Billy Bob Thorton as a junkie cop and some annoying British guy as a killer assigned to kill The Rock. The killer portion of the film was so pointless, just of bunch of pretentious rambling that doesn't make any sense. At first, I thought this film was average, but once the plot twist comes in, I was instantly turned off.
Overall Grade: D+
Micmacs:
Normally, I'm a huge fan of Jean Pierre Jeunet. While I'm not saying this film was bad, I still liked it. It just wasn't as strong as his previous work (Amelie is fucking amazing). While Jeunet's films rely on whimsical visual gags, I thought it was too whimsical. It seems like he was overdoing it to cover the flaws. I will say, I still liked the film.
Overall Grade: B
127 Hours
James Franco gives an award worthy performance in this, since he is pretty much the film. The films plays like your typical Danny Boyle film, but that is not really a bad thing though.
Overall Grade: B+
The Disappearance of Alice Creed
While I did like this film, I think it relied too heavily on plot twist, there was a twist every 10-15 minutes, after awhile I just wanted it to get on with the conclusion.
Overall Grade: B
Skyline:
This is quite possibly one of the worst films that I've ever seen, I have nothing good to say about and my complaints with this film will take forever. I think I might just do a separate entry on this just to talk about how much I hated it.
Overall Grade: F
Valhalla Rising:
I call this the brutal, yet artsy viking movie. I was expecting something more action-packed, but I got something better. Go an watch this one. Nicolas Refn Wedding is slowly becoming one of my favorite directors (check out Bronson....fucking amazing, plus is stars Tom Hardy, who is going to be huge).
Overall Grade: A-
Life During Wartime:
Just as good as Happiness, the approach was rather unique. I can't say that this film is for everyone, the issue tackled in this and Happiness can be disturbing for many people. Others will find the humor in this, I hope Todd Solondz doesn't take another 6 years to make another film.
Overall Grade: A-
