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BradWesley123's Movie Journal- January 2014

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January 1st

People who added this item 1339 Average listal rating (870 ratings) 6.5 IMDB Rating 7.3

DVD- 1hr. 38min.
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January 2nd

People who added this item 613 Average listal rating (337 ratings) 7.7 IMDB Rating 7.7
Man on Wire (2008)

DVD- 1hr. 35min.
First Viewing
Believe it or not, this is actually the first documentary that I've watched in it's entirety. Judging by this, I may have to start watching more. Having known relatively nothing about the incident in the film, it was both thrilling and informative. Full of emotion and heart, this is a strong movie that does drag a bit at the beginning, but continually gets much better as it goes on.
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January 3rd

People who added this item 731 Average listal rating (462 ratings) 7.4 IMDB Rating 7.7

Netflix- 1hr. 40min.
First Viewing
Slickly directed by James Foley from a smart, engrossing script from David Mamet, Glengarry Glen Ross is a tremendously entertaining, tragic film. The cast is simply perfect, with each performer chewing into the script with vigor. Special kudos go to Alec Baldwin, who's only in one scene but owns it completely.
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January 4th

People who added this item 1833 Average listal rating (1054 ratings) 7.1 IMDB Rating 7.3

DVD- 1hr. 58min.
First Viewing
While it's a film subject (troubled marriage) that's essentially been beaten into the ground over the last few decades, Revolutionary Road is a powerful and tragic film. Honestly, much of this power comes from DiCaprio and Winslet, who are incredible here however, anybody watching this film simply because it's their reunion should be warned; Jack and Rose they are not.
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People who added this item 1892 Average listal rating (1295 ratings) 7.3 IMDB Rating 7.7

DVD- 2hrs. 2min.
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January 5th

People who added this item 1742 Average listal rating (1149 ratings) 7.5 IMDB Rating 7.8

DVD- 1hr. 55min.
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People who added this item 961 Average listal rating (594 ratings) 6.1 IMDB Rating 6.4

Blu-Ray- 2hr. 29min.
First Viewing
Poorly written and directed, The Lone Ranger is a complete mess. Let's start with the positives though; the photography and visual effects are quite strong. Now, on to the negatives; everything else. The story is crap, with a framing device so unnecessary and distracting that it stops any momentum the movie achieves, which is admittedly not much, dead in it's tracks. Johnny Depp gives arguably his worst performance ever here, and Armie Hammer is given such a thinly drawn character that's essentially the second lead in his own movie.
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People who added this item 1143 Average listal rating (713 ratings) 6.9 IMDB Rating 7.2
Winter's Bone (2010)

DVD- 1hr. 40min.
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January 6th

People who added this item 1032 Average listal rating (635 ratings) 7.1 IMDB Rating 7.2
The Master (2012)

DVD- 2hrs. 18min.
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January 7th

People who added this item 269 Average listal rating (154 ratings) 7 IMDB Rating 7.2

DVD- 1hr. 35min.
First Viewing
A funny and sincere film featuring sensitive direction and two great performances from John Hawkes and Helen Hunt.
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January 9th

People who added this item 786 Average listal rating (428 ratings) 5.7 IMDB Rating 5.8
Nine (2009)

DVD- 1hr. 59min.
First Viewing
I'll admit, I was a bit biased going into this one. I'm not particularly a fan of musicals, and the reviews I had read were not good. In one sense, I was pleasantly surprised. The songs and choreography are impressive and the cast is incredibly strong, even if several of the title "nine" women are really irrelevant. On the technical side, its also great with beautiful costumes and cinematography. Unfortunately, it's all just too hollow to truly click. For all it's exquisite detail, it's missing a heart.

Stray Note: I only watched this after buying it out of pity. The local Big Lots carries a lot of cheap movies, usually around three bucks. After seeing the film in a pile for several years, I thought "what the hell" and grabbed it.
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January 11th


DVD- 2hrs. 9min.
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People who added this item 2266 Average listal rating (1409 ratings) 7.3 IMDB Rating 7.7

DVD- 1hr. 57min.
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January 12th

People who added this item 1508 Average listal rating (863 ratings) 7 IMDB Rating 7.3
Capote (2006)

DVD- 1hr. 54min.
First Viewing
Well-made but incredibly dry; the main reason to watch Capote is to see Philip Seymour Hoffman's incredible, Oscar-winning performance.
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People who added this item 3649 Average listal rating (2478 ratings) 8.1 IMDB Rating 8.5

DVD- 1hr. 46min.
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January 13th

People who added this item 513 Average listal rating (303 ratings) 6.6 IMDB Rating 7
Rabbit Hole (2011)

DVD- 1hr. 32min.
First Viewing
Solid movie that basically leaves it all to the actors, who are more than capable. Kidman does her best work in years, and Eckhart does some solid work too. Does get a bit difficult to watch though, especially when it wallows in the grief, but still worth a look.
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January 14th

People who added this item 1257 Average listal rating (782 ratings) 7.1 IMDB Rating 7.5
Doubt (2008)

DVD- 1hr. 43min.
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January 16th

People who added this item 2149 Average listal rating (1423 ratings) 7.2 IMDB Rating 7.4

DVD- 1hr. 49min.
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January 18th

People who added this item 353 Average listal rating (216 ratings) 7.1 IMDB Rating 7.1
The Messenger (2009)

DVD- 1hr. 54min.
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People who added this item 1052 Average listal rating (697 ratings) 7 IMDB Rating 7.4
Wall Street (1987)

DVD- 2hrs. 6min.
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January 19th

People who added this item 1252 Average listal rating (779 ratings) 6.7 IMDB Rating 7
Julie & Julia (2009)

DVD- 2hrs. 3min.
First Viewing
Likable but dull, Julie & Julia features a charming cast and decent premise, but does little interesting with them.
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People who added this item 927 Average listal rating (626 ratings) 8.2 IMDB Rating 8.3

Netflix- 1hr. 55min.
First Viewing
Haunting Danish drama featuring an outstanding performance from Mads Mikkelsen.
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January 20th

People who added this item 1200 Average listal rating (752 ratings) 7.1 IMDB Rating 7.1

DVD- 2hrs. 6min.
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January 21st


DVD- 1hr. 43min.
First Viewing
A charming little movie with a couple strong performances by Judi Dench and Bob Hoskins and solid direction by Stephen Frears. The script is pretty messy though; too cluttered in many instances, but too narrowly focused in others.
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January 22nd

People who added this item 1889 Average listal rating (1132 ratings) 6.7 IMDB Rating 7.2
Cold Mountain (2003)

VHS- 2hrs. 34min.
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People who added this item 862 Average listal rating (577 ratings) 7.2 IMDB Rating 7.3

DVD- 1hr. 38min.
First Viewing
Smart and funny, but incredibly dramatic as well. If you've seen a Woody Allen film, then you pretty much know his style, but here it feels fresher than it has in years (Midnight in Paris excluded). The cast is strong, but this is Blanchett's film and she owns it, nailing every facet of Allen's script.
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January 23rd

People who added this item 3552 Average listal rating (2349 ratings) 7.4 IMDB Rating 7.8

DVD- 2hrs.
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January 25th

People who added this item 4976 Average listal rating (3326 ratings) 7.6 IMDB Rating 7.8

DVD- 1hr. 43min.
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DVD- 2hrs. 22min.
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January 26th

People who added this item 1554 Average listal rating (904 ratings) 7.1 IMDB Rating 7.6

DVD- 2hrs. 37min.
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People who added this item 1180 Average listal rating (798 ratings) 7.6 IMDB Rating 8

Youtube- 1hr. 58min.
First Viewing
Well-made, and surprisingly entertaining, AIDs drama. Jean-Marc Vallée directions is strong, never letting the movie drift into melodrama; keeping things adequately subtle. The real reason to watch though, are the performances. Leto does great work as transgender prostitute Rayon, and McConaughey gives his best screen performance ever.
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January 28th


Netflix- 1hr. 43min.
First Viewing
A witty and imaginative movie that, while tonally jumbled, is a lot of fun. Revolutionary use of live-action/animation.
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People who added this item 326 Average listal rating (193 ratings) 6.8 IMDB Rating 7.2

Netflix- 2hrs. 12min.
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January 29th

People who added this item 398 Average listal rating (231 ratings) 7 IMDB Rating 7.1

DVD- 1hr. 56min.
First Viewing
Not the most original movie, but Tamara Jenkins' subtle writing/direction, and Laura Linney and Philip Seymour Hoffman's performances make it worth seeing.
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January 30th

People who added this item 989 Average listal rating (670 ratings) 7.1 IMDB Rating 7.4

DVD- 2hrs. 37min.
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January 31st

People who added this item 890 Average listal rating (629 ratings) 7.4 IMDB Rating 7.8

DVD- 2hrs. 14min.
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Numbers


Number of Movies Watched: 36
Newly Watched: 15
DVD: 30
VHS: 0
Blu-Ray: 1
Streaming: 5
Time Spent: 71hrs. 2min.

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Best New View: Dallas Buyers Club
Worst New View: The Lone Ranger

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