Movie Updates (mini reviews)

Movie Updates! (In theatres only)

Public Enemies - 5/10 - This movie COULD have been a masterpiece. Everything was there for the writers and directors to make one, but they just didn't use them. Johnny Depp is an excellent actor and yet the character of John Dillinger, the nation's greatest criminal,managed to somehow be dull. Public Enemies takes place during America's greatest economic downfall where many hardships took place and yet it was as though this did not occur in the movie. I also felt as if the movie would have been better from the point of view (unless the writers weren't god awful and Depp had a decent script) of Christian Bale's character, Melvin Purvis.

Transformers 2 - - 7/10 - While theeffects andsound were quite possibly the best I have yet to see in a movie, Transformers 2 suffers from a very bleak and predictable plot and sometimes stiff acting. The only reason I liked (almost loved) this film was because I am able to put things into perspective. It's a movie based on action figures and an oldSaturday nightcartoon, do not expect The Godfather. Take the Transformers 2 for what it is, a Summer Blockbuster made to entertain. Nothing more.

Bruno - - 9/10 - I am a huge fan of Borat and other Cohen characters (Ali G) so I might be a little biased on this one. Regardless, Bruno is probably the single most outrageous movie I have ever laid my eyes on. If you thought Borat pushed the limits of what we call an "R" rating then you're ina for a, no make that many, surprises my friend. I'll leave it at that so that I don't spoil anything. Go see it. Now. :)

The Hangover - - 8.5/10 - Another great comedy. And while it may not be the funniest movie I've ever seen (albeit VERY funny), it likely contains one of the greatest comedic adventures of all time. Just the subject matter of the Hangover is humorous. Another MUST see.

The Hurt Locker - - 9.5/10 - War films easily take the place of my favorite genre. But there has been a slim number on the subject of the confilct in Iraq. What sets this one apart from the others is that there manages to be ZERO Hollywood left-wing inspiration behind it. Besides that, nearly everything in this movie from cinematography to acting is close to perfection. Few movies can accomplish suspense, intensity, and remorse all in the same scene. And The Hurt Locker does it several times. My favorite of the year so far.

Harry Potter 6 - - 8.5/10 - I actually just got home from seeing this, and boy was it good! Theres not a whole lot I can say without spoiling the movie (though most of you probably read the book unlike me), but you should definately see it as soon as possible.

Dvd's I have bought (in the past 2 weeks)

I'll just list these with a rating, price,and # of viewings *NOTE: I most likely seen most of these movies before I purchased them.*

Platoon: Collector's Edition- 10/10 - $10 - 5 views
The Untouchables - 8.5/10 - $10 - 2 views
Fargo - 9/10 - $5 - 1 view
A Clockwork Orange - 10/10 - $5 - 4 views
Blazing Saddles 9/10 - $3 - 603245782384213 views :P
Die Hard - 9/10 - $5 - 3 views

All these movies were on sale at my local Target. I was there with a friend and he had somehow never seen most of these movies so we bought them and have gone through all but Fargo and Die Hard.