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Movie diary 2009

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People who added this item 1111  Average listal rating (677 ratings) 8  IMDB Rating 8.6 
1. Apocalypse Now (1979)
A classic that truely deserves it's reputation. The best war film I've seen so far.
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People who added this item 77  Average listal rating (50 ratings) 7.2  IMDB Rating 6.7 
2. Zombie (1979)
Two things I've grown to like; Zombies and oldschool gore and this has both.
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People who added this item 104  Average listal rating (73 ratings) 5  IMDB Rating 5.1 
3. Hard to Kill (1990)
More of the traditional Steven Seagal, where - I think - he pretty much plays himself.
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People who added this item 31  Average listal rating (25 ratings) 4.9  IMDB Rating 4.6 
4. Death Wish 4: The Crackdown (1987)
Not as good as Death Wish 3.
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People who added this item 52  Average listal rating (40 ratings) 5.3  IMDB Rating 5.6 
5. Death Wish 3 (1985)
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People who added this item 440  Average listal rating (276 ratings) 7.9  IMDB Rating 8.3 
6. The Wrestler (2008)
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People who added this item 108  Average listal rating (60 ratings) 8  IMDB Rating
7. Black Cat, White Cat (1998)
Quite hectic and surreal, partly funny.
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People who added this item 2  Average listal rating (2 ratings) 6.5  IMDB Rating
8. The Leader, His Driver and the Driver's Wife (1991)
Actually a quite funny documentary about a white supremacy party in south africa. Funny in a sense that the people of the party aint so bright especially the naive leader.
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People who added this item 76  Average listal rating (39 ratings) 7.8  IMDB Rating 7.3 
9. Cul-de-sac (1966)
Roman Polanski's surreal black comedy. I really liked the cinematagrophy and locations of the movie, but it made me feel that it never somehow used it's full potential. The beginnig was quite promising, but it never really took off from it. Atleast that's how I feel.
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People who added this item 630  Average listal rating (409 ratings) 6.9  IMDB Rating 7.3 
10. Burn After Reading (2008)
Coen brothers step back to the Big Lebowski type of comedy. Although having quite an "impressive" actor list and a somewhat good script, the movie turns out to be just OK. Some of the characters were a bit too goofy but at the same time some of the scenes worked really well. Perhaps a second watch could bring some more sense to this quick review.
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People who added this item 892  Average listal rating (619 ratings) 7.8  IMDB Rating 8.2 
11. Monty Python's Life of Brian (1979)
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People who added this item 1341  Average listal rating (913 ratings) 7.5  IMDB Rating
12. Good Will Hunting (1997)
Quite a syrup fest, but still decent.
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People who added this item 1188  Average listal rating (709 ratings) 7.3  IMDB Rating 7.8 
13. Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Stre... (2007)
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People who added this item 224  Average listal rating (131 ratings) 6.5  IMDB Rating 6.7 
14. The Rules of Attraction (2002)
A little bland compared to the book, but ofcourse there's no way it should be compared to the book. Nevertheless, enjoyable with a couple of excellent scenes and a nice take with the editing.
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People who added this item 391  Average listal rating (245 ratings) 6.7  IMDB Rating 6.9 
15. The Doors (1991)
A movie about my favourite band. Val Kilmer's portrait of Jim Morrison is very belivable. I think that Oliver Stone took a good direction with this, even though I don't know how accurately this pictures the real doors in their mysticism. But anyways it was a pleasant watch for me.
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People who added this item 72  Average listal rating (39 ratings) 7.8  IMDB Rating
16. The Vanishing (1988)
An interesting thriller with a great character performances and a disturbing plot. Truely original.
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People who added this item 495  Average listal rating (309 ratings) 6.4  IMDB Rating 6.9 
17. Quantum of Solace (2008)
Decent action, but Casino Royale was better.
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People who added this item 166  Average listal rating (115 ratings) 6.6  IMDB Rating 6.9 
18. They Live (1988)
A cool 80's conspiracy action classic with good solid action and great oneliners. Partially a bit slow, but enjoyable nevertheless.
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People who added this item 2434  Average listal rating (1697 ratings) 7.5  IMDB Rating 8.3 
19. Batman Begins (2005)
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People who added this item 1033  Average listal rating (599 ratings) 6.4  IMDB Rating 6.6 
20. Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal... (2008)
Just so over the top that you have to watch it and in a twisted perverse way also like it a itty bitty bit. 1 star for Indy and a half for the crazyness.
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People who added this item 370  Average listal rating (257 ratings) 6.8  IMDB Rating 7.4 
21. The Mist (2007)
I'm sure the book works better.
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People who added this item 1925  Average listal rating (1377 ratings) 8.1  IMDB Rating 8.6 
22. Seven (1995)
Original Script, good directing and great character performances.
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People who added this item 165  Average listal rating (101 ratings) 6.4  IMDB Rating 6.8 
23. Run Fatboy Run (2007)
Your basic family comedy feelgood movie. You know what's going to happen from the very beginning of the movie. Simon Pegg is still very sympathetic as always. So two thumbs up... out of five.
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People who added this item 182  Average listal rating (108 ratings) 7.5  IMDB Rating 7.6 
24. The Devil's Backbone (2001)
Quite bland, nothing special really.
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People who added this item 24  Average listal rating (10 ratings) 7.6  IMDB Rating 6.2 
25. Maniac (1980)
I truely enjoyed this movie, especially the harried and claustrophobic atmosphere. Joe Spinell's performance was very impressive and Tom Savini's makeup FX was perfect. An instant favourite.
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People who added this item 125  Average listal rating (87 ratings) 7.1  IMDB Rating 6.8 
26. High Tension (2003)
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People who added this item 210  Average listal rating (133 ratings) 7.6  IMDB Rating 7.4 
27. Suspiria (1977)
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People who added this item 70  Average listal rating (38 ratings) 7.3  IMDB Rating 6.8 
28. Phenomena (1985)
This is one of those un-rateable movies. I mean mainly it was pretty horrible, but at the same time Jennifer Connelly was very... Wink wink, Rock 'n Roll

People who added this item 360  Average listal rating (256 ratings) 5.7  IMDB Rating 5.9 
29. Predator 2 (1990)

People who added this item 27  Average listal rating (15 ratings) 6.5  IMDB Rating 6.1 
30. Quella villa accanto al cimitero (1981)
This one is one of Fulci's more deeper movies I suppose, but I was happy as long as there was that typical Fulci overthetop gore. But seriously speaking, I think i'll re-review this after I've given it a second watch somewhere in the misty future.
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People who added this item 877  Average listal rating (608 ratings) 6.8  IMDB Rating
31. Die Hard 2: Die Harder (1990)
Yipee-ki-yay, motherfucker! You really can't go wrong with that can you? Just some pretty damn good action.

Oh also; Rewatch
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People who added this item 45  Average listal rating (28 ratings) 6.1  IMDB Rating 5.8 
32. Hatchet (2006)
It delivers what it promises. Suprisingly watchable.
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People who added this item 988  Average listal rating (618 ratings) 7.1  IMDB Rating 7.4 
33. American Psycho (2000)
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People who added this item 1062  Average listal rating (723 ratings) 8.1  IMDB Rating 8.7 
34. The Usual Suspects (1995)
"The unusual suspects" as my friend mistakenly said. I see why this was groundbreaking when it came out. But still good nowdays, but you can only watch it once I guess.
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People who added this item 924  Average listal rating (550 ratings) 7.7  IMDB Rating 8.1 
35. The Curious Case of Benjamin Button (2008)

People who added this item 748  Average listal rating (455 ratings) 6.2  IMDB Rating 5.9 
36. The Twilight Saga: Twilight (2008)
Well.. It's a teen movie.

People who added this item 584  Average listal rating (386 ratings) 6.7  IMDB Rating 7.2 
37. Tropic Thunder (2008)
Ben Stiller is not my favourite comedy actors, neither is Jack Black. Robert Downey Jr. on the other hand was still decent. If it wasn't for Downey, I probably wouldn't have been able to finish this movie. Better than I expected.
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People who added this item 67  Average listal rating (46 ratings) 5.6  IMDB Rating 5.3 
38. Out for Justice (1991)
Steven is Steven.
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People who added this item 329  Average listal rating (218 ratings) 7.4  IMDB Rating 7.9 
39. Taken (2008)
If you're able to ignore the korny dialogue, it's a pretty entertaining movie.
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People who added this item 492  Average listal rating (320 ratings) 8.1  IMDB Rating 8.4 
40. Gran Torino (2008)
Follows a typical disney cartoon scheme. The begginning was promising, but it turned out to be just plain dumb. Still watchable with a couple of good scenes.
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People who added this item 540  Average listal rating (325 ratings) 7.4  IMDB Rating 7.4 
41. Vicky Cristina Barcelona (2008)
I watched this when I was already been up for 24 hours, but I still got alot out of this, I liked the general feel of this movie and above all it was thought provoking. One of the best movies I've watched this year.
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People who added this item 14  Average listal rating (11 ratings) 2.8  IMDB Rating 2.6 
42. Attack Force (2006)
Instead of "want to watch" there should be a "Wish I didn't watch" button...
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People who added this item 99  Average listal rating (63 ratings) 5  IMDB Rating 5.4 
43. Lionheart (1990)
Blah. I didn't even watch the movie half the time I was watching.
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People who added this item 80  Average listal rating (51 ratings) 6.9  IMDB Rating 6.5 
44. Meet the Feebles (1989)

People who added this item 19  Average listal rating (10 ratings) 7.6  IMDB Rating 6.1 
45. The New York Ripper (1982)
It has a scene where a woman is found mutilated in a car and on the windshield is written "shit", I don't think Fulci hated women. Atleast the message is positive (sarcasm) But anyway, probably the best Fulci movie so far. Kwak Kwak
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People who added this item 255  Average listal rating (181 ratings) 5.5  IMDB Rating 6.3 
46. Under Siege (1992)
*Sigh* I'm watching way too many Steven Seagal movies these days.

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People who added this item 55  Average listal rating (23 ratings) 7.2  IMDB Rating 6.9 
47. The Beyond (1981)

People who added this item 72  Average listal rating (40 ratings) 7.7  IMDB Rating 7.7 
48. The Match Factory Girl (1990)

People who added this item 234  Average listal rating (151 ratings) 5.2  IMDB Rating 5.3 
49. Cabin Fever (2002)

People who added this item 443  Average listal rating (280 ratings) 7.5  IMDB Rating 7.1 
50. The Dreamers (2003)


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Movies watched in 2009

The purpose of this list is to keep a little record of how many movies I watch per year. I haven't done this before so it's kinda interesting to see my phase.

Also about the reviews and rating. There's no universal standard for my rating system. For example I don't even intend to take any steven seagal movie seriously so I rate it pretty much on a entertaiment value level type of thing youknowwhatimean..

Some of my movies will not be rated. There's no particular reason for this, but in most cases it's just because I can't decide what score to give them or I'm lazy or another excuse.

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