Movie Review Time

It has been about 2 months since I have done some movie reviews of movies I am seeing for the 1st time so here are the 7 movies I have seen recently. I don't think I am missing any...


This is the sequel to the surprisingly good 28 Days later. This is basically a zombie movie, although, fans of the film will say they aren't zombies as they are just people infected with the rage virus. Let's just call them zombie like as they are people infected that want to eat other humans. This was a worthy sequel to the original. It had more action than the slower paced original which I know has divided fans of the original. I myself liked it. I love "zombie" films and this one did not disappoint. 7 out of 10










This is a remake of the 80 version with Rutger Hauer and C. Thomas Howell. Everyone I have talked to HATED this new version. I personally liked it. It was simple and to the point - hitchhiker terrorizes couple who picked him up. It was a pretty good thriller and kept my interest for 90 minutes. That was good enough for me. 6.5 out of 10












I was excited about this movie, but hesitant going in because I am a HUGE fan of the book. It is one of my all time favorite books and I didn't want them messing up the story. Well, the movie ended up almost nothing like the book, but I still loved the movie. It was a very suspenseful movie that had some very emotional parts. I thought Will Smith did an excellent job for a guy basically only being able to interact with dog the whole movie. The only drawback was that I thought the CGI was subpar for what is capable today. What are you going to do? 9 out of 10.










I had heard a number of good things about this movie and they were right. This was a very good movie. I liked it because it also opened my eyes to the illegal diamond trade that goes on. I had no idea. Djimon Hounsou put on another outstanding performance(when doesn't he?) and Leo was solid again and really is becoming one of my favorite actors, something I never thought I would say after the Titanic hysteria. This had lots of action, a great storyline, and looked visually beautiful. 8 out of 10.









Another one of those comedies that everyone talks about and you force yourself to watch. I knew it was going to be either really bad or pretty good. It ended up on the pretty good scale. It wasn't as great or as funny as people say, but it was good and enjoyable. It was quite vulgar and shouldn't be watched by those who are easily offended by vulgarity/sex talk/etc. It had some very funny moments, but nothing that made me really burst out laughing. Just a steady shot of chuckles. Still, overall, a pretty funny film that you should watch if you have been a fan of the other recent Apatow films. 6.5 out of 10










The worst of this bunch. Basically, is was a very forgetable horror movie that was made simply to capitalize on the success of Saw and Hostel. This basic premise is a bunch of good looking young kids go on vacation(Brazil? Can't remember)and fall victim to a place where they capture you and harvest your organs for the illegal organ black market. Wasn't that good.... 4 out of 10










One of the best films I have ever seen. No, really, this movie is outstanding! I was first excited for this film way back simply because it was a Cohen Brothers film and they never seem to do me wrong. I LOVE their movies. Then it starts getting buzz and I become more excited. I finally got to see it this weekend and I was not disappointed. I really don't want to give too much of the story away, but it has to do with drug money, a hitman, and a small town sheriff among other things. It is funny because even though it is more of a drama, a departure from most Cohen Brothers films, there are comedic elements in it that are SO Cohen Brothers. If you enjoy their films, you will get what I mean. This movie can't come with a higher recommendation! It is a nonstop story and has some of the most tense scenes I have ever seen on film. There are 2 slow scenes near the end, but after watching the movie and thinking about them, they are very essesntial to the point of the story. Go see this movie! 10 out of 10.


Tommorow I will give you my opinions on the films that were nominated this morning for Best Picture.

I haven't taken any pictures in the last few weeks so I plan on getting back on the Scavenger Hunt thing this weekend as well!