Films I've Seen in 2016 (October)

When: October 2nd
First-Time Viewing: Yes.
How: In theaters.
What'd I Think?: Likable, passionate, predictable, standard Disney underdog.
My Rating: 8/10
Other Notes: NA.

When: October 5th-6th
First-Time Viewing: Yes.
How: DVD from the library.
What'd I Think?: Trashy, engaging, surprisingly well made high concept horror film.
My Rating: 7/10
Other Notes: NA.

When: October 6th
First-Time Viewing: Yes.
How: In theaters.
What'd I Think?: Slow beginning, but interesting, gripping, and well written human drama.
My Rating: 8/10
Other Notes: NA.

When: October 7th
First-Time Viewing: Yes.
How: In theaters.
What'd I Think?: Surprisingly funny fact-based heist comedy, with some implausibilities and a middling second act.
My Rating: 7/10
Other Notes: NA.

When: October 7th-8th
First-Time Viewing: Yes.
How: DVD from the library.
What'd I Think?: Introspective, cynical, thematically satisfying, beautifully animated, if overly expository drama.
My Rating: 9/10
Other Notes: NA.

When: October 8th
First-Time Viewing: Yes.
How: In theaters.
What'd I Think?: Really fun, good old-fashioned, Western action, cliches and all.
My Rating: 8/10
Other Notes: NA.

When: October 9th
First-Time Viewing: Yes.
How: In theaters.
What'd I Think?: Occasionally intriguing, some smart scenes, but somewhat predictable, and a dull climax.
My Rating: 5/10
Other Notes: NA.

When: October 10th
First-Time Viewing: Yes.
How: In theaters.
What'd I Think?: Sanitized, lacks subtlety, well acted and has powerful moments.
My Rating: 7/10
Other Notes: NA.

When: October 10th
First-Time Viewing: No.
How: VidAngel
What'd I Think?: Mostly funny, if somewhat unoriginal, contrived comedy.
My Rating: 7/10
Other Notes: NA.

When: October 11th
First-Time Viewing: No.
How: In theaters.
What'd I Think?: Spooky, gripping, masterful psychological crime drama.
My Rating: 10/10
Other Notes: NA.

When: October 14th
First-Time Viewing: Yes.
How: In theaters.
What'd I Think?: Creative imagery almost makes up for poor pacing in disappointing adaptation.
My Rating: 6/10
Other Notes: NA.

When: October 14th
First-Time Viewing: No.
How: DVD from my collection.
What'd I Think?: Incredibly funny, original, smart satire.
My Rating: 10/10
Other Notes: NA.

When: October 16th
First-Time Viewing: Yes.
How: In theaters.
What'd I Think?: Gripping, well plotted, and very well directed cerebral thriller.
My Rating: 8/10
Other Notes: NA.

When: October 17th
First-Time Viewing: Yes.
How: DVD from the library.
What'd I Think?: Gripping, realistic, well acted, relatable drama.
My Rating: 10/10
Other Notes: NA.

When: October 20th
First-Time Viewing: Yes.
How: In theaters.
What'd I Think?: Entertaining, well done action scenes, but weird directing choices and some pacing problems make this pale in comparison to both the first film, and the novel.
My Rating: 7/10
Other Notes: NA.

When: October 21st
First-Time Viewing: Yes.
How: In theaters.
What'd I Think?: Smart, creepy atmosphere, well acted horror film, marred mostly by poor CGI.
My Rating: 8/10
Other Notes: NA.

When: October 26th-27th
First-Time Viewing: Yes.
How: DVD from the library.
What'd I Think?: Shocking, controversial, beautifully filmed illustration of free will and totalitarianism.
My Rating: 10/10
Other Notes: NA.

When: October 27th
First-Time Viewing: No.
How: DVD from my collection.
What'd I Think?: Really funny, creative, old-school, old-fashioned comedy.
My Rating: 8/10
Other Notes: NA.

When: October 28th-29th
First-Time Viewing: No.
How: DVD from my collection.
What'd I Think?: A lot more clever than I initially gave it credit for.
My Previous Rating: 8/10
My Next Rating: 9/10
Other Notes: NA.

When: October 30th
First-Time Viewing: Yes.
How: In theaters.
What'd I Think?: Horrifically dumb first act, drags down the quasi-entertaining second and third acts.
My Rating: 6/10
Other Notes: NA.

When: October 31st
First-Time Viewing: Yes.
How: Netflix Instant.
What'd I Think?: Spookily funny, tonally uneven, entertaining gothic comedy.
My Rating: 7/10
Other Notes: NA.