Edge of Darkness- Feb. 16.10

I really had missed Mel Gibson, I mean he definitely has movies in my fav's pile and usually a long break helps actors gain a unique perspective towards their craft, think Mikey Rourke or Robert Downey Jr... but i was disappointed to see that this was Mel's long awaited return. I mean i get it, you don't want to stray to far away from the regular genres and you don't want to be same old same old either, but it wasn't really the story i was disappointed in... it was his acting... the scene at teh very end when he gets shot and poisoned at the same time... the wabelings up the stairs was torture for me... it seemed beyond amateur to a level that i thought maybe its a body double. Sadly it wasn't and i didn't know how to forgive it... maybe it doesn't matter in the larger scale of the movie, but thats what i was left with in my mind. Maybe next time...

Old Dogs- Feb. 12.10

There really isn't much to say except that I wish people didn't have to resort to departed measures. OK, i get how Robin Williams fits into this movie, but all i was thinking was "one of these things just doesn't belong..." it was definitely John Travolta... come on buddy just put your mind to it, you can do another Face-off quality movie...Let this be a lesson. Don't settle folks...wait until you find something worthy of your talents, whatever that maybe. And may the likes of Anthony Hopkins and Meryl Streep be examples of that.

Agora- Feb.09.10

Given that this was not a major release, or maybe it hasn't been released in North America yet, I enjoyed this movie. The movie is set at the time when Christianity was the outcast religion and where there was believed to be more than one god represented by statues. The movie progresses to an age where Christianity is the popular religion of choice but the jews are looked down upon and the those who were non-Christians before but converted after Christianity gained popularity had to prove their loyalty and faith. It actually was an interesting movie showing the corruption that the power of religion can give people. The once frowned down upon Christians were all of a sudden those who should be feared. The movie also shows yet again the long time battle between the quest for knowledge and just belief based on faith. Great movie start to finish.

Daybreakers- Feb. 08.10

Vampires seem to be all the craze these days, I guess this was something to cater to a more adult audience. Majority of the human population has turned into vampires after an outbreak of a virus. The surviving humans are hunted and harvested for blood, but the suply is running out. A scientist is met with some humans who are looking to "cure" the vampires and restore the human race. I have to be honest, but the supposed "cure" is too far fetched. I guess points for creativity?

Nine- Feb. 08.10

Moulin Rouge is one of my FAV movies, I was very excited to see Nine, the previews looked great and has a great cast. However the movie seemed to random. Basically the Director is struggling to make his next movie, and along the way he fantasizes musical numbers by the main woman that are a part of his life or that he encounters while making this movie. I didn't like the flow of the script and really seemed like the musical numbers were really forced in.... meh.

CASH- Feb. 07.10

A man stumbles upon a large sum of money that a robber gets rid of after a robbery. Once in jail the robber contacts his brother to go after the money. Once the brother finds the couple which has spent around $70,000 of the $600,000+ total the man refuses to let go of their debt and gives them 5 days to recover what they spent. He eventually teaches them how to rob convenience stores. After the initial hesitation, the couple gets into the character and begin enjoying the process. I won't give away the ending.

Rightous Kill- Feb. 08.10

Talk about a 180 after just seeing Everybody's Fine, to this movie, Righteous Kill. I have to say I was astonished at how gracefully Robert had aged in comparison to Al Pachino, but overall it was great to see them acting to closely with each other. A fine line between which is the "good" cop and which is the "bad" you are frequently questioning that through out the movie. A great portrayal of how even those who dedicate their lives to upholding the law face the challenges of doing whats right vs. what they feel is just or deserved. Great mystery drama to watch.