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BradWesley123's Movie Journal- January 2014

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January 1st

People who added this item 1353 Average listal rating (882 ratings) 6.5 IMDB Rating 7.3

DVD- 1hr. 38min.
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January 2nd

People who added this item 615 Average listal rating (338 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 (464 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 1835 Average listal rating (1057 ratings) 7.2 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 1900 Average listal rating (1299 ratings) 7.3 IMDB Rating 7.7

DVD- 2hrs. 2min.
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January 5th

People who added this item 1749 Average listal rating (1153 ratings) 7.5 IMDB Rating 7.8

DVD- 1hr. 55min.
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People who added this item 965 Average listal rating (598 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 1147 Average listal rating (717 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 1038 Average listal rating (642 ratings) 7.1 IMDB Rating 7.2
The Master (2012)

DVD- 2hrs. 18min.
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January 7th

People who added this item 270 Average listal rating (155 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 788 Average listal rating (430 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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DVD- 1hr. 57min.
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January 12th

People who added this item 1512 Average listal rating (866 ratings) 7 IMDB Rating 7.3
Capote (2005) (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 3653 Average listal rating (2486 ratings) 8.1 IMDB Rating 8.5

DVD- 1hr. 46min.
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January 13th

People who added this item 514 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 1256 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 2150 Average listal rating (1427 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 1057 Average listal rating (700 ratings) 7 IMDB Rating 7.4
Wall Street (1987)

DVD- 2hrs. 6min.
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January 19th

People who added this item 1253 Average listal rating (781 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 932 Average listal rating (632 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

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 1894 Average listal rating (1135 ratings) 6.7 IMDB Rating 7.2
Cold Mountain (2003)

VHS- 2hrs. 34min.
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People who added this item 864 Average listal rating (581 ratings) 7.2 IMDB Rating 7.3
Blue Jasmine (2013)

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 3559 Average listal rating (2359 ratings) 7.4 IMDB Rating 7.8

DVD- 2hrs.
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January 25th

People who added this item 4985 Average listal rating (3330 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 1557 Average listal rating (908 ratings) 7.1 IMDB Rating 7.6

DVD- 2hrs. 37min.
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People who added this item 1188 Average listal rating (805 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

People who added this item 3885 Average listal rating (2651 ratings) 7.3 IMDB Rating 7.7

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 325 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
The Savages (2007)

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 993 Average listal rating (673 ratings) 7.1 IMDB Rating 7.4

DVD- 2hrs. 37min.
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January 31st

People who added this item 898 Average listal rating (634 ratings) 7.4 IMDB Rating 7.8

DVD- 2hrs. 14min.
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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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