“Marry, Boff or Kill at the Movies” is where I talk about three movies, preferably wide release, and give them either a rating of “Marry,” when it’s really good, “Boff,” if the movie’s good and bad qualities cancel each other out and “Kill,” which is self explanatory. On to this week’s releases:
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“Tropa de Elite 2″ is Thrilling, Smart and Gritty
You’d be forgiven to think that Tropa de Elite 2 is a silly foreign action movie, since the title really doesn’t suggest otherwise. Imagine my surprise to find out that not only does Tropa feature almost no action, but that it’s also really, really good.
The Classic Corner: The Red Shoes
A young ballet dancer is torn between the man she loves and her pursuit to become a prima ballerina. Read Max’s review of this timeless movie in this week’s edition of the Classic Corner.
“How Do You Know?” is a Complete Waste of Time
How do you know when a romantic comedy is God-awful? Well one could easily look to James L. Brook’s new film, How Do You Know, as a source of reference. Over this year of films, this is the rare film that exceeds all standards of boredom and just plain stupidity.
Doubleheader Reviews: Limitless (2011)
An action-thriller about a writer who takes an experimental drug that allows him to use 100 percent of his brainpower. As he becomes the perfect version of himself, people more corrupt than he can imagine mark him for assassination. Sam and Paolo review this movie.
“Jane Eyre” is Almost Flawless
Jane Eyre flees Thornfield Hall, where she works as a governess for wealthy Edward Rochester. The isolated and imposing residence and Mr. Rochester’s distant nature have sorely tested the young woman’s resilience, forged years earlier when she was orphaned.
“The Lincoln Lawyer” is Dazzling and Viscerally Entertaining
Based on the novel by Michael Connelly of the same name, The Lincoln Lawyer is a well-acted and skillfully executed court drama, boasting a solid narrative by director Brad Furman. Read Sam’s thoughts on this movie.
Reeves’ “Let Me In” A Chilling Remake
With Let Me In, Matt Reeves has created a superb re-adaptation of John Ajvide Lindqist’s novel, and respectfully acknowledges and certainly does justice to Thomas Alfredson’s outstanding Swedish language original adaptation, Let the Right One In (2008).
Oscar Nominated “Biutiful” Ain’t So Beautiful
When you watch a lot of films you’re bound to pick up a few that are different, that separate themselves from the pack. Alejandro González Iñárritu’s Spanish nominated picture, Biutiful” is certainly an example of that statement. That’s not necessarily a good thing.
The Classic Corner: Seven Samurai (1954)
Akira Kurosawa’s Seven Samurai is widely acclaimed as one of the greatest effort in Cinema’s history. Much braver than the rest of the writers on this blog, Rick attempts to grasp the greatness of this movie in his review.
