Scott Pilgrim vs. The World: 2010
[Scott Pilgrim] truly is a great tribute to the digital generation, and that trying to understand the film logically is utterly useless. It’s a fervent display of colors and emotions, magnificently game-like and A.D.D. in its aesthetic. It’s an incredibly inventive film on multiple levels, and has established Edgar Wright as a favorite director of mine.
Departures: 2008
“Departures” speaks of the capacity for love to overcome the deepest and saddest pains of all.
Where the Wild Things Are: 2009
Jonze creates a darker tale that explores the deeper, sadder parts of childhood that so many of us forget or refuse to remember.
Ponyo: 2008
“Ponyo” is a gorgeous film with some of the most beautiful animation in recent cinema, and it is a fantastical highlight in the prestigious history of Hayao Miyazaki and Studio Ghibli.
Inglourious Basterds: 2009
Novel in conceit, “Inglourious Basterds” is a masterfully crafted film that is incredibly dramatic with its fantastic writing, amazing acting cast and ingenious directing.
Zombieland: 2009
The film is horrifically entertaining, splattered intestines decorating the screen like christmas lights in December.
(500) Days of Summer: 2009
The film is somewhat of a gem for its (un)chronologic originality and take of romance and heart break. In fact, this is probably the most charmingly morose movie you will ever come across.
Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince: 2009
“Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince” is not the strongest movie on its own, but it is a powerful foundation for truly appreciating Rowling’s narrative power.
Virtuosity: 1995
When it comes down to it, there is little my mind can ponder upon from what is presented, even with the hints of humanity’s dark nature seaming throughout SID 6.7. Still, I enjoyed it, and that’s enough for me.
Ghost Town: 2008
“Ghost Town” is demonstration of dialogue and intrigue between two characters at its best. It’s fun and full of chuckles, and something of a gem for not adhering to typical romantic comedy techniques.
Kung Fu Panda: 2008
Though the title hints a potential parody, “Kung Fu Panda” directors John Stevenson and Mark Osborne pay loving homage to Asian cinema and martial arts.
Enchanted: 2007
“Enchanted” could’ve easily been one of the most annoying movies to date, and I am thoroughly pleased to say it is far from such. Far, far from it.
I Heart Huckabees: 2004
“I Heart Huckabees” isn’t so much about existentialism than it is about the adolescent anxiety of coming to terms with life.
The Machinist: 2004
“The Machinist” is not the best character study film, but it is an intriguingly disturbing one.
Iron Man: 2008
The dynamic between Downey Jr. and Paltrow is phenomenal in its charm, wit, and warmth, a dynamic which is reminiscent of the late Christopher Reeve and Margot Kidder from the original 1978 “Superman.” It’s a pleasure seeing the two on screen together, hilarious and touching even.
Music and Lyrics: 2007
The canon in which “Music and Lyrics” occupies is so benign and lighthearted that every character is damned to their good nature and helpful disposition.
Spider-Man 3: 2007
While other films like “Fantastic Four” and “Catwoman” were just plain bad, “Spider-Man 3” is particularly bad because it fails to live up to anyone’s expectations. It’s a complete mess, and disappointingly so.
Wanted: 2008
There is no style, no purpose, no meaning to any of the dialogue or action sequences than to inject our peripheries with unnecessary piss and anger, something which became transparently clear after I watched fifteen minutes of footage.
Wall-E: 2008
Perhaps the greatest message we can take away from Stanton’s masterpiece is to simply live and love, and irrationally so.
The Dark Knight: 2008
“The Dark Knight” will be legendary by its own respect to the comic and movie medium, and moreover, by its respect for the general audience.
