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When I was 31... movie diary, July 2014

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1015

6.6

7.1

Spy Game (2001)

July 03, 2014
Polish title: Zawód: Szpieg
(Occupation: Spy)

I don't especially like spy movies, but I decided to try it,
in the end, Tony Scott, Brad Pitt... That should be interesting.
And I wasn't wrong. The film shows that being an agent is not so great,
is full of dilemmas, self-denial, it is not every night another woman
and a martini with vodka. Movie really interesting, the action is swift,
great acting, music - I'm not sure - but it didn't bother me.
I think that really was worth it to see this movie.

Villiana's rating:

2215

7.5

Battle Royale (2000)

July 15, 2014
Polish title: Battle Royale

I wasn't completely satisfied with this movie. Considered to be
the inspiration for The Hunger Games, and certainly something in it.
Unfortunately, the whole Hunger Games were well developed
and outside slaughter in the arena talked about something more.
Here, the whole film is one big arena, the outside world is presented
quite poorly, I didn't feel a greater relationship with any of the characters
and I was indifferent which of them will die. Generally speaking,
the whole thing wasn't so bad. I haven't read the book, maybe there
would be that which has been unsaid in the movie.

Villiana's rating:

801

5.8

6.2

300: Rise of an Empire (2014)

July 29, 2014
Polish title: 300: Początek imperium
(300: Rise of an Empire)

I'm terribly disappointed. The first part was really innovative
and interesting and I was thrilled. Here I don't know what to say.
All drowned in the sea splashing blood, too much slow motion,
Eva Green was awful, tasteless sex scene, and in addition the whole story
left a lot to be desired. I rate at six stars, the scenery was still
stunning and the film had a specific atmosphere, despite exaggeration.

Villiana's rating:

247

7.2

7.4

What Maisie Knew (2013)

July 23, 2014
Polish title: O czym wiedziała Maisie (What Maisie Knew)

I think that it was a very good movie. I felt emotions,
Julianne Moor is so amazing... And this little girl, lovely.
I think that this movie well demonstrates how misunderstandings
parents and their lack of commitment affect on small child.

Villiana's rating:

1188

6.9

7.3

The Basketball Diaries (1995)

July 31, 2014
Polish title: Przetrwać w Nowym Jorku (Survive in New York)

It is always nice to see a movie with Leonardo and Mark.
I haven't seen too many movies from the beginning of their careers,
so it was definitely worth seeing this movie, which at the margin
was very good.

Villiana's rating:

2058

7.6

8.2

The Wolf of Wall Street (2013)

July 07, 2014
Polish title: Wilk z Wall Street
(The Wolf of Wall Street)

It was definitely a good movie. Exposed everything there
was to expose. Not really close to me is the theme of rich people
addicted to drugs and money, but it seems to me that it was interesting
showing this world and definitely good acting.

Villiana's rating:

264

5.9

6.4

Delivery Man (2013)

July 18, 2014
Polish title: Wykapany ojciec (The Spitting Image Father)
(I don't know if it's correctly ?)

What can I say... That wasn't very funny, but the idea
even interesting. I haven't seen earlier screening, but this one was even ok.
Plus this movie - quite poignant scenes siblings together, which was
really touching. Minus - Vince Vaughn (he is so terribly annoying!!)
and too long beautiful (=boring) speeches, I don't like anything like that
in movies.

Villiana's rating:

810

6.3

6.5

Evil Dead (2013)

July 14, 2014
Polish title: Martwe zło (Evil Dead)

Jesus, I don't know... Do I drank that night too much or too little,
or just this movie sucked (!), but I had a feeling that this is definitely
not for me. I haven't seen the original, maybe I've lost a lot...
I don't know. But an excessive amount of blood, shooting nails
and trenching head using chainsaw doesn't convince me at all.
Maybe I'm just getting old.

Villiana's rating:

1045

6.1

6.4

The Woman In Black

July 29, 2014
Polish title: Kobieta w czerni (The Woman in Black)

It was more interesting than I expected. First of all greetings
to Daniel Radcliffe, he really fit in here, and I think he was pretty good.
The story was average, but the atmosphere was very mystical, so overall,
I think this movie was good.

Villiana's rating:

514

6.5

6.7

Epic (2013)

July 13, 2014
Polish title: Tajemnica Zielonego Królestwa
(The Mystery of the Green Kingdom)

I think that this animation had its own charm. Very interesting
and beautiful Mary Katherine, great Nod, and really amazing Ronin,
all of these characters made the story was really cool.

Villiana's rating:

2045

7.6

7.8

The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo (2011)

July 17, 2014
Polish title: Dziewczyna z tatuażem (The Girl with the Tattoo)

Aww... it was still good. However, I will stay a fan of the original.
Changing a plus - Daniel Craig, the change in the minus - Rooney Mara.
Unfortunately I don't like her in this role. I have still Noomi Rapace
in the memory, she was amazing. While Rooney looked like a little girl.

Villiana's rating:

630

7.3

7.6

The Book Thief (2013)

July 06, 2014
Polish title: Złodziejka książek (The Book Thief)

The whole thing was quite interesting, charming girl,
I really liked her. Very bothered me the way of narration,
which is why I rate just as good.

Villiana's rating:

360

6.1

6.6

Last Vegas (2013)

July 25, 2014
Polish title: Last Vegas (Last Vegas)

So many great stars of cinema in this production
that my expectations were really high. And what I got? A portion
of the rather bad humor, terribly slow action, and generally
it was quite boring. Really beautiful friendship, but I was hoping
for something more.

Villiana's rating:

205

5.4

5.6

Runner Runner (2013)

July 30, 2014
Polish title: Ślepy traf (Blind Chance)

It was so boring... and Gemma looked ugly

Villiana's rating:

1101

7.5

Trading Places (1983)

July 27, 2014
Polish title: Nieoczekiwana zmiana miejsc
(Unexpected change of places)

I don't know why I've never seen this movie before.
It was a really big oversight considering that the movie was really great.
Really amazing joke, and... what can I say... Jamie Lee Curtis without a bra?

Come on! That in itself deserves to eight stars :D I was playing well.

Villiana's rating:

1925

8.6

8.5

Once Upon a Time in the West (1968)

July 02, 2014
Polish title: Pewnego razu na Dzikim Zachodzie
(Once Upon a Time in the Wild West)

I don't know much about the inspirations of directors,
but I felt that this movie had to be an inspiration to many Tarantino movies.
There is nothing better like a good revenge after years.
The whole movie was pretty entertaining. I don't really like
Charles Bronson's face, but I have to admit that in this role I liked.

Villiana's rating:

411

7.6

7.7

Wait Until Dark (1967)

July 10, 2014
Polish title: Doczekać zmroku (Wait Until Dark)

It was interesting. I'm starting to like Audrey Hepburn.
I haven't seen too many movies with her, but I definitely want more!

Villiana's rating:

7.2

7.3

The Crimson Pirate (1952)

July 08, 2014
Polish title: Karmazynowy pirat (The Crimson Pirate)

I don't especially like movies about pirates, but I wanted to try
and I must say it wasn't so bad. Even I had fun :) And Burt Lancaster
looked so fucking awesome in these tight pants :D

Villiana's rating:

114

7.2

Little Women (1949)

July 26, 2014
Polish title: Małe Kobietki (Little Women)

I long wondered which version I want to see until I chose
this version, which was rated highest in Polish movie website
(sorry Christian Bale :(). I think it was interesting. June Allyson as Jo
was simply brilliant. The whole story interesting and certainly wasn't boring
(and I thought it would be).

Villiana's rating:

What I saw
from 01 May 2014 to April 30, 2015

Other months:
When I was 31... movie diaries

What I saw in previous years can be found here:
My diaries

Summary (all year)

The best (so far) - except rewatch:

1. Frozen (2013) - 9/10
2. Rush (2013) - 9/10
3. What Maisie Knew (2012) -8/10
4. Trading Places (1983) - 8/10
5. Gravity (2013) - 8/10
6. The Sting (1973) - 8/10
7. Don Jon (2013) - 8/10
8. Escape Plan (2013) - 8/10
9. The Kings of Summer (2013) - 8/10
10. Platoon (1986) - 8/10

The worst (so far) - except rewatch:

1. Evil Dead (2013) - 3/10
2. I, Frankenstein (2014) - 4/10
3. Runner Runner (2013) - 4/10
4. Carrie (2013) - 4/10
5. Bronson (2008) - 5/10
6. The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones (2013) - 5/10
7. The Human Centipede (First Sequence) (2009) - 5/10
8. You're Next (2011) - 5/10
9. RoboCop (2014) - 5/10
10.

Genre:
★Drama: 14 (in total)
- others: 6
- romance: 3
- sports: 1
- comedy: 4
★Animation: 6
★Horror: 6
★Thriller: 6
★Comedy/Family: 5
★War: 4
★Adventure/Fantasy: 4
★Action: 4
★Sci-Fi: 3
★Crime: 3
★Western: 2

First Time Watch: 51
Rewatch: 6

1930's: 1
1940's: 2
1950's: 2
1960's: 3
1970's: 2
1980's: 4
1990's: 4
2000's: 8
2010's: 31

My rating system:

★★★★★ Masterpiece - When I see movie first time I never give them 10 stars
★★★★☆ Sensational
★★★★ Very good
★★★☆ Good
★★★ Not bad
★★☆ Average
★★ Weak
★☆ Terribly weak
★ Very bad
☆ Misunderstanding...

★★★★★ 1
★★★★☆ 3
★★★★ 18
★★★☆ 18
★★★ 8
★★☆ 5
★★ 3
★☆ 1
★
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