Films I've Seen in 2016 (November)

When: November 1st
First-Time Viewing: Yes.
How: In theaters.
What'd I Think?: Perhaps too sanitized, but engaging, well meaning drama.
My Rating: 7/10
Other Notes: NA.

When: November 1st
First-Time Viewing: Yes.
How: In theaters.
What'd I Think?: Disjointed, but funny, satirical kid's rule family film.
My Rating: 7/10
Other Notes: NA.

When: November 3rd
First-Time Viewing: Yes.
How: In theaters.
What'd I Think?: Visually exciting, brainy, slightly tweaked from the formula. Another win for Marvel Studios.
My Rating: 9/10
Other Notes: NA.

When: November 3rd-4th
First-Time Viewing: Yes.
How: DVD from the library.
What'd I Think?: Subtly scary, intriguing, smart examination of both snuff films and society's view on violence.
My Rating: 9/10
Other Notes: NA.

When: November 4th
First-Time Viewing: Yes.
How: In theaters.
What'd I Think?: A gripping, powerful, and awe-inspiring biographical film, of a courageous war hero. One of the best war films ever made.
My Rating: 10/10
Other Notes: NA.

When: November 4th-5th
First-Time Viewing: Yes.
How: DVD from the library.
What'd I Think?: Intriguing, if overly slow, character study.
My Rating: 7/10
Other Notes: NA.

When: November 5th
First-Time Viewing: Yes.
How: DVD from the library.
What'd I Think?: Well written, engaging, if somewhat predictable human drama.
My Rating: 9/10
Other Notes: NA.

When: November 7th
First-Time Viewing: Yes.
How: In theaters.
What'd I Think?: Occasionally amusing, bright and colorful, but overly simplistic animated film for really young kids.
My Rating: 6/10
Other Notes: NA.

When: November 7th-8th
First-Time Viewing: Yes.
How: DVD from the library.
What'd I Think?: Doesn't handle tonal shifts well, but an entertaining, decent look at the Afghanistan war from a reporter's POV.
My Rating: 6/10
Other Notes: NA.

When: November 11th
First-Time Viewing: Yes.
How: In theaters.
What'd I Think?: A smart, intelligent and thought provoking unconventional sci-fi drama.
My Rating: 10/10
Other Notes: NA.

When: November 13th
First-Time Viewing: Yes.
How: DVD from Netflix.
What'd I Think?: Not insufferable, but standard, unimpressive, watchable Nicholas Sparks fluff.
My Rating: 5/10
Other Notes: NA.

When: November 13th-14th
First-Time Viewing: Yes.
How: DVD from the library.
What'd I Think?: Intriguing, zany, but just not very funny, high concept comedy.
My Rating: 5/10
Other Notes: This probably my current pick for most overrated comedy.

When: November 14th
First-Time Viewing: Yes.
How: DVD from the library.
What'd I Think?: Mostly inspiring, but overlong, idealistic comedy-drama.
My Rating: 7/10
Other Notes: NA.

When: November 14th
First-Time Viewing: Yes.
How: DVD from the library.
What'd I Think?: A mostly well written, if at times overly dramatic, Rashomon style mystery.
My Rating: 8/10
Other Notes: NA.

When: November 15th
First-Time Viewing: Yes.
How: DVD from Netflix.
What'd I Think?: Can be entertaining, but the gimmick alone does not carry the film.
My Rating: 4/10
Other Notes: NA.

When: November 15th
First-Time Viewing: No.
How: In theaters.
What'd I Think?: Exciting, gripping, smarter than I remembered, action thriller.
My Rating: 10/10
Other Notes: NA.

When: November 15th-16th
First-Time Viewing: Yes.
How: DVD from the library.
What'd I Think?: Harmless, but dull, boring romantic comedy.
My Rating: 4/10
Other Notes: NA.

When: November 16th
First-Time Viewing: Yes.
How: DVD from the library.
What'd I Think?: A mean-spirited, throughly unfunny, unpleasant comedy.
My Rating: 2/10
Other Notes: NA.

When: November 17th
First-Time Viewing: Yes.
How: In theaters.
What'd I Think?: Unoriginal, but charming, funny and poignant enough to stand out.
My Rating: 7/10
Other Notes: NA.

When: November 17th
First-Time Viewing: Yes.
How: DVD from the library.
What'd I Think?: Listless, dull, if occasionally interesting.
My Rating: 5/10
Other Notes: This is the 2500th film I've seen.

When: November 18th
First-Time Viewing: Yes.
How: In theaters.
What'd I Think?: A charming, witty, and delightfully subversive tragicomedy coming of age story.
My Rating: 10/10
Other Notes: NA.

When: November 19th
First-Time Viewing: Yes.
How: Online.
What'd I Think?: Surprisingly, occasionally funny, but not enough to justify seeing it.
My Rating: 3/10
Other Notes: NA.

When: November 21st
First-Time Viewing: Yes.
How: In theaters.
What'd I Think?: An abysmally unoriginal and insulting pile of drivel.
My Rating: 1/10
Other Notes: NA.

When: November 22nd
First-Time Viewing: Yes.
How: In theaters.
What'd I Think?: Nasty, crude, but surprisingly funny, if unnecessary sequel.
My Rating: 7/10
Other Notes: NA.

When: November 23rd
First-Time Viewing: Yes.
How: In theaters.
What'd I Think?: Another well made, if mildly predictable, warm Disney animated film.
My Rating: 9/10
Other Notes: NA.

When: November 26th
First-Time Viewing: No.
How: In theaters.
What'd I Think?: Fun, creative, and well animated. Still great.
My Rating: 9/10
Other Notes: NA.

When: November 25th
First-Time Viewing: Yes.
How: In theaters.
What'd I Think?: Well written, entertaining Harry Potter spin-off.
My Rating: 9/10
Other Notes: NA.

When: November 25th
First-Time Viewing: Yes.
How: DVD from the library.
What'd I Think?: A low-key, relatable comedy from Albert Brooks.
My Rating: 8/10
Other Notes: NA.

When: November 26th
First-Time Viewing: No.
How: DVD from my collection.
What'd I Think?: Sweet, charming, and funny faithful adaptation.
My Rating: 9/10
Other Notes: NA.

When: November 28th
First-Time Viewing: Yes.
How: DVD from the library.
What'd I Think?: Preachy, melodramatic, and overlong, well acted Lifetime-esque drama.
My Rating: 4/10
Other Notes: NA.

When: November 29th-30th
First-Time Viewing: Yes.
How: DVD from the library.
What'd I Think?: Oddly paced, but inspiring, well acted, biopic drama.
My Rating: 8/10
Other Notes: NA.