Archive | June, 2007
Jawbreaker

Jawbreaker

This story could have been so much more, but it fails to deliver. The story never quite decides what it wants to be; comedy, drama? It tries to be both and it doesn’t work.

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On the Waterfront

On the Waterfront

Smart dialogue, even by today’s standards. Great story; there’s been many imitations since. Didn’t think I’d like it, but I did.

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Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby

Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby

I got a kick out of this movie. I think Charles C. Reilly’s performance was hilarious. Plus Molly Shannon’s drunk is spot on.

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The Departed

The Departed

Everything in this film works, and the surprise twists are justified. Everything is tied up in a nice, blood-soaked bow.

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Casino

Casino

It’ll stick with you. It’s the kind of movie that you don’t forget. One of Martin Scorcese’s best.

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Mystic River

Mystic River

A must see Eastwood film. Any parent can relate to the rage of losing a child, and how easily one can jump to unfounded conclusions.

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