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Films I've Seen in 2015 (February)

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Decade: Rating: List Type:

957

6.5

7.3

American Sniper (2014)

When: February 1st
First-Time Viewing: No.
How: In theaters.
What'd I Think?: A powerful, daunting war movie.
Other Notes: NA.

garfield2710's rating:

1635

6.3

6.9

Horrible Bosses (2011)

When: February 1st-2nd
First-Time Viewing: Yes.
How: DVD from the library.
What'd I Think?: Clever, witty, intelligent dark comedy.
Other Notes: NA.

garfield2710's rating:

593

5.6

5.7

New Year's Eve (2011)

When: February 2nd
First-Time Viewing: Yes.
How: DVD from the library.
What'd I Think?: A dull, artificial, forced ensemble piece.
Other Notes: NA.

garfield2710's rating:

1442

5.9

6.2

No Strings Attached (2011)

When: February 2nd
First-Time Viewing: Yes.
How: DVD from the library.
What'd I Think?: Cliché romance, not funny enough.
Other Notes: NA.

garfield2710's rating:

4.7

4.2

Judy Moody and the Not Bummer Summer (2011)

When: February 2nd-3rd
First-Time Viewing: Yes.
How: DVD from the library.
What'd I Think?: A cheap, unfunny, pathetic attempt at a kid's film.
Other Notes: NA.

garfield2710's rating:

1300

5.5

5.8

The Green Hornet (2011)

When: February 3rd-4th
First-Time Viewing: Yes.
How: DVD from the library.
What'd I Think?: Attempts at subversion, ultimately fall flat.
Other Notes: NA.

garfield2710's rating:

375

7.3

7.5

Selma (2014)

When: February 4th
First-Time Viewing: Yes.
How: In theaters.
What'd I Think?: A moving, deeply complex film.
Other Notes: NA.

garfield2710's rating:

1777

6.9

7.4

Limitless (2011)

When: February 4th-5th
First-Time Viewing: Yes.
How: DVD from the library.
What'd I Think?: Entertaining, sharp action film.
Other Notes: NA.

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The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge Out of Water

455

6.1

The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge Out of Water (2015)

When: February 5th
First-Time Viewing: Yes.
How: In theaters.
What'd I Think?: Zany, funny, over-the-top goofy.
Other Notes: NA.

garfield2710's rating:

421

5.5

5.9

Happy Feet Two (2011)

When: February 5th-6th
First-Time Viewing: Yes.
How: DVD from the library.
What'd I Think?: Predictable, unsubtle, unnecessary sequel.
Other Notes: NA.

garfield2710's rating:

1063

6.1

6.6

Hot Shots! Part Deux (1993)

When: February 7th
First-Time Viewing: Yes.
How: DVD from my collection.
What'd I Think?: Silly, cartoonish, hit or miss jokes.
Other Notes: NA.

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Seeking a Friend for the End of the World

754

6.6

6.7

Seeking a Friend for the End of the World

When: February 7th
First-Time Viewing: Yes.
How: DVD from the library.
What'd I Think?: Original, daring and sweet.
Other Notes: NA.

garfield2710's rating:

1958

7.2

7.6

Rise of the Planet of the Apes (2011)

When: February 7th
First-Time Viewing: Yes.
How: DVD from my collection.
What'd I Think?: A rousing, tragic, complex experience.
Other Notes: NA.

garfield2710's rating:

581

4.9

5.2

Conan the Barbarian (2011)

When: February 8th
First-Time Viewing: Yes.
How: DVD from the library.
What'd I Think?: Incomprehensible, woeful, and tediously boring.
Other Notes: NA.

garfield2710's rating:

6319

7.5

Sin City (2005)

When: February 8th-9th
First-Time Viewing: Yes.
How: DVD from the library.
What'd I Think?: Stylized, slick, crime noir.
Other Notes: NA.

garfield2710's rating:

682

7.1

7.3

The Lincoln Lawyer

When: February 9th
First-Time Viewing: No.
How: DVD from my collection.
What'd I Think?: Flowing, interesting, complex courtroom drama.
Other Notes: NA.

garfield2710's rating:

2098

7.6

Guardians of the Galaxy (2014)

When: February 9th-10th
First-Time Viewing: No.
How: DVD from my collection.
What'd I Think?: Smooth, slick, entertaining space adventure.
Other Notes: NA.

garfield2710's rating:

314

7.1

A Most Violent Year (2014)

When: February 11th
First-Time Viewing: Yes.
How: In theaters.
What'd I Think?: Subtle examination of the dark side of the American Dream.
Other Notes: NA.

garfield2710's rating:

346

6.4

6.7

If I Stay (2014)

When: February 11th-12th
First-Time Viewing: Yes.
How: DVD from the library.
What'd I Think?: Interesting idea, mediocre execution.
Other Notes: NA.

garfield2710's rating:

788

6.4

22 Jump Street (2014)

When: February 12th-13th
First-Time Viewing: Yes.
How: DVD from the library.
What'd I Think?: Clever, smart, very funny sequel.
Other Notes: NA.

garfield2710's rating:

179

6.5

6.8

Stir Crazy (1980)

When: February 14th
First-Time Viewing: Yes.
How: DVD from the library.
What'd I Think?: Amusing, though not hilarious, old school comedy.
Other Notes: NA.

garfield2710's rating:

225

5.6

6.3

Project Almanac (2015)

When: February 15th
First-Time Viewing: Yes.
How: In theaters.
What'd I Think?: Clichéd, inconsistant, but fun and even gripping at times.
Other Notes: NA.

garfield2710's rating:

3983

7.6

8.3

Good Will Hunting (1997)

When: February 15th-16th
First-Time Viewing: Yes.
How: VHS from my collection.
What'd I Think?: Masterfully written, heartwarming film.
Other Notes: NA.

garfield2710's rating:

470

6.8

7.2

Animal Farm (1954)

When: February 16th-17th
First-Time Viewing: Hard to tell. I think I saw parts of it long ago.
How: VHS from my collection, and then YouTube.
What'd I Think?: Dull, unsubtle, misses the point of the book.
Other Notes: My video stopped working, hence why I had to finish it on Youtube. Rerating 8 stars to 5 stars.

garfield2710's rating:

1477

6.4

6.5

Sin City: A Dame to Kill For (2014)

When: February 17th-18th
First-Time Viewing: Yes.
How: DVD from the library.
What'd I Think?: Not as memorable as the first, but still stylized and well made.
My Rating: 8/10
Other Notes: I've decided to implement two new categories. For new movies, my rating. For rewatched movies, my rating before, and my rating after rewatching it.

garfield2710's rating:

1331

7.6

The Imitation Game (2014)

When: February 18th
First-Time Viewing: Yes.
How: In theaters.
What'd I Think?: A brilliant, poignant dramatization of an important historical event.
My Rating: 10/10
Other Notes: NA.

garfield2710's rating:

509

6.8

7.3

The Book of Life (2014)

When: February 18th
First-Time Viewing: No.
How: DVD from my collection.
What'd I Think?: Fun, surprisingly complex, well animated film.
My Previous Rating: 9/10
My Next Rating: 9/10
Other Notes: NA.

garfield2710's rating:

1081

6.3

6.4

Daybreakers (2009)

When: February 19th
First-Time Viewing: Yes.
How: DVD from the library.
What'd I Think?: Interesting idea, dull execution.
My Rating: 5/10
Other Notes: NA.

garfield2710's rating:

722

5.6

5.9

Dinner for Schmucks (2010)

When: February 19th
First-Time Viewing: Yes.
How: DVD from the library.
What'd I Think? Painfully unfunny, wasted potential.
My Rating: 3/10
Other Notes: NA.

garfield2710's rating:

6.4

6.6

Black or White (2015)

When: February 19th
First-Time Viewing: Yes.
How: In theaters.
What'd I Think?: Sometimes simple-minded, but thought provoking nonetheless.
My Rating: 7/10
Other Notes: NA.

garfield2710's rating:

3365

6.1

6.6

Hitch (2005)

When: February 22nd
First-Time Viewing: No.
How: DVD from my collection.
What'd I Think?: Funny, if standard rom-com.
My Previous Rating: 7/10
My Next Rating: 7/10
Other Notes: NA.

garfield2710's rating:

213

6.7

6.4

The Rover (2014)

When: February 23rd
First-Time Viewing: Yes.
How: DVD from the library.
What'd I Think?: Deep, but not complex, post apocalyptic adventure.
My Rating: 8/10
Other Notes: NA.

garfield2710's rating:

2257

7.6

7.9

The Blues Brothers (1980)

When: February 23rd
First-Time Viewing: Yes.
How: DVD from the library.
What'd I Think?: Great music, very funny, though not hilarious.
My Rating: 9/10
Other Notes: NA.

garfield2710's rating:

1224

7.8

8.1

Prisoners

When: February 23rd
First-Time Viewing: No.
How: DVD from my collection.
What'd I Think?: Dark, poignant, fantastic drama.
My Previous Rating: 10/10
My Next Rating: 10/10
Other Notes: NA.

garfield2710's rating:

1046

7.4

7.5

The Man Who Wasn't There (2001)

When: February 24th
First-Time Viewing: Yes.
How: DVD from my collection.
What'd I Think?: Nostalgic, impeccably crafted, neo-film noir.
My Rating: 10/10
Other Notes: NA.

garfield2710's rating:

570

6.8

7.3

Steel Magnolias (1989)

When: February 24th
First-Time Viewing: Yes.
How: Netflix Instant
What'd I Think?: Predictable, but poignant drama.
My Rating: 7/10
Other Notes: NA.

garfield2710's rating:

2569

7.7

The Princess Bride (1987)

When: February 24th
First-Time Viewing: No.
How: In theaters.
What'd I Think?: Funny, and heartwarming, gentle satire of fairy tales.
My Previous Rating: 10/10
My Next Rating: 10/10
Other Notes: NA.

garfield2710's rating:

888

6.1

6.4

The Taking of Pelham 123 (2009)

When: February 24th-25th
First-Time Viewing: Yes.
How: DVD from the library.
What'd I Think?: Entertaining, but obviously inferior remake.
My Rating: 6/10
Other Notes: NA.

garfield2710's rating:

272

7.1

7.5

Hoosiers (1986) (1987)

When: February 25th
First-Time Viewing: Yes.
How: DVD from my collection.
What'd I Think?: Has predictable elements, but sure direction.
My Rating: 9/10
Other Notes: NA.

garfield2710's rating:

214

6.7

6.9

Something Wild (1986)

When: February 25th
First-Time Viewing: Yes.
How: DVD from the library.
What'd I Think?: Quirky, unpredictable, combination of road trip films and pulp fiction.
My Rating: 10/10
Other Notes: NA.

garfield2710's rating:

1229

7.3

7.7

Kingsman: The Secret Service (2015)

When: February 26th
First-Time Viewing: Yes.
How: In theaters.
What'd I Think?: Stylistic, silly, cartoonish, Bond send-up.
My Rating: 9/10
Other Notes: NA.

garfield2710's rating:

222

5.4

5.7

Sabotage (2014)

When: February 26th
First-Time Viewing: Yes.
How: Netflix Instant.
What'd I Think?: Ugly, pointless, and devoid of any style.
My Rating: 1/10.
Other Notes: NA.

garfield2710's rating:

966

5.8

Eat Pray Love (2010)

When:Started watching February 26th-27th. Finished watching March 1st.
First-Time Viewing: Yes.
How: DVD from the library.
What'd I Think?: Boring, tedious, and at times worrying.
My Rating: 2/10
Other Notes: NA.

garfield2710's rating:

5.7

5.8

Earth to Echo (2014)

When: February 28th
First-Time Viewing: Yes.
How: Netflix Instant.
What'd I Think?: Predictable, lacks emotional depth.
My Rating: 5/10
Other Notes: NA.

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