July, August, & September 2010 Movie Reviews
This is a list of movies that I watched for the first time from July-September 2010, from worst to best, including my star-rating(Best out of 4).
Adopted c.2009
2 stars
Best part: Shore’s interaction with kids
Worst part: Not terribly funny
Life Stinks c.1991
2 stars
Best part: Mel Brooks
Worst part: Too serious
The Open Road c.2009
2 stars
Best part: Jeff Bridges
Worst part: Timberlake
Confessions of a Porn Addict c.2007
2 1/2 stars
Best part: Spencer freaking out
Worst part: Confirmed fears that Kenny v. Spenny is staged
Rampage c.2009
2 1/2 stars
Best part: Ending
Worst part: Tries too hard to be shocking
The Big Picture c.1989
2 1/2 stars
Best part: Christopher Guest directed
Worst part: Another show-biz movie
Quarantine c.2008
2 1/2 stars
Best part: Special effects
Worst part: Cover art gives away the ending
The Deep c.1977
2 1/2 stars
Best part: Underwater scenes
Worst part: Score at very end
Mail Order Wife c.2004
2 1/2 stars
Best part: Asian actress
Worst part: Tricked me into thinking it was a real documentary
Fear Strikes Out c.1957
2 1/2 stars
Best part: Anthony Perkins’ break-down
Worst part: Some parts feel outdated
Risky Business c.1983
2 1/2 stars
Best part: Joey Pantoliano
Worst part: Cruise trying to look “cool” in shades with cigarette
Hot Tub Time Machine c.2010
2 1/2 stars
Best part: Rob Cordry’s first scene
Worst part: Cheap gags
The Hangover c.2009
2 1/2 stars
Best part: Zach Galifianakis
Worst part: Waaaaaaaaaaaaay over-hyped
City for Conquest c.1940
3 stars
Best part: James Cagney
Worst part: Arthur Kennedy
Born on the Fourth of July c.1989
3 stars
Best part: Willem Dafoe
Worst part: Cruise’s dilapidated hair
Swimming with Sharks c.1994
3 stars
Best part: Twist at end
Worst part: I thought it was supposed to be funny
The Fountain c.2006
3 stars
Best part: Visuals
Worst part: Slightly confusing if not paying strict attention
Suburbia c.1983
3 stars
Best part: Violence
Worst part: Acting
Milk c.2008
3 stars
Best part: Penn
Worst part: Seeing Penn make-out with a dude
The Smashing Machine c.2003
3 stars
Best part: Gives insider’s look at MMA
Worst part: Anti-climactic ending
Fingers c.1978
3 stars
Best part: Ending
Worst part: Over-usage of songs makes it feel a bit congested
First Blood c.1982
3 stars
Best part: Action
Worst part: Stallone’s acting at the end
Pusher III c.2005
3 stars
Best part: Lead actor/Acting in general
Worst part: Ending
Pusher II c.2004
3 stars
Best part: Ending
Worst part: Scene with the prostitutes
Synecdoche, New York c.2008
3 1/2 stars
Best part: Concept
Worst part: Confusing at times
