Films I've Seen in 2016 (February)

When: February 2nd
First-Time Viewing: Yes.
How: Netflix Instant.
What'd I Think?: Gripping, fascinating, morally ambiguous, misery-infested tale.
My Rating: 9/10
Other Notes: NA.

When: February 2nd
First-Time Viewing: No.
How: In theaters.
What'd I Think?: Sweet, optimistic, comedic masterpiece.
My Previous Rating: 10/10
My Next Rating: 10/10
Other Notes: NA.

When: February 3rd
First-Time Viewing: Yes.
How: In theaters.
What'd I Think?: Slow start, but gripping sea tale thriller.
My Rating: 7/10
Other Notes: NA.

When: February 6th-7th
First-Time Viewing: Yes.
How: DVD from Netflix.
What'd I Think?: Somewhat disjointed, mostly powerful, documentary.
My Rating: 9/10
Other Notes: NA.

When: February 7th
First-Time Viewing: No.
How: DVD from my collection.
What'd I Think?: Emotionally satisfying, poignant childhood favorite.
My Previous Rating: 9/10
My Next Rating: 9/10
Other Notes: NA.

When: February 12th
First-Time Viewing: Yes.
How: In theaters.
What'd I Think?: Fast, loose and very funny anti-superhero film.
My Rating: 9/10.
Other Notes: This is the second film I got paid to see.

When: February 13th
First-Time Viewing: No.
How: In theaters.
What'd I Think?: Still incredibly outrageously funny.
My Previous Rating: 9/10.
My Next Rating: 9/10
Other Notes: NA.

When: February 14th
First-Time Viewing: Yes.
How: In theaters.
What'd I Think?: Well animated, fitting continuation of the Kung Fu Panda saga.
My Rating: 9/10.
Other Notes: NA.

When: February 14th-15th
First-Time Viewing: No.
How: DVD from my collection.
What'd I Think?: Fun, lightweight Marvel heist film.
My Previous Rating: 9/10.
My Next Rating; 9/10
Other Notes: NA.

When: February 16th
First-Time Viewing: No.
How: DVD from my collection.
What'd I Think?: Fun, clever, enjoyable family adventure.
My Previous Rating: 8/10
My Next Rating: 8/10
Other Notes: NA.

When: February 19th
First-Time Viewing: No.
How: DVD from my collection.
What'd I Think?: Subtly gripping, and exciting Cold War drama.
My Previous Rating: 10/10
My Next Rating: 10/10.
Other Notes: NA.

When: February 20th-21st
First-Time Viewing: Yes.
How: DVD from Netflix.
What'd I Think?: Powerful, tragic, nonjudgmental illustration of a great talent.
My Rating: 10/10
Other Notes: NA.

When: February 21st
First-Time Viewing: Yes.
How: In theaters.
What'd I Think?: Disjointed, cameo-filled, but amusing, sometimes really funny, sequel.
My Rating: 6/10
Other Notes: NA.

When: February 23rd-24th
First-Time Viewing: Yes.
How: DVD from my collection.
What'd I Think?: Predictable, but nice slice of life comedy.
My Rating: 7/10
Other Notes: NA.

When: February 24th
First-Time Viewing: Yes.
How: In theaters.
What'd I Think?: Funny, bizarre, very much a Coen Brothers comedy.
My Rating: 8/10
Other Notes: NA.

When: February 27th
First-Time Viewing: Yes.
How: DVD from my collection.
What'd I Think?: Quirky, highly entertaining, overly whimsical dark comedy.
My Rating: 9/10
Other Notes: NA.

When: February 27th
First-Time Viewing: Yes.
How: In theaters.
What'd I Think?: Amusing, pretty funny culture clash comedy, but nothing outstanding.
My Rating: 8/10
Other Notes: NA.

When: February 27th
First-Time Viewing: Yes.
How: In theaters.
What'd I Think?: Brutal, unflinching, and powerful.
My Rating: 10/10
Other Notes: NA.

When: February 27th
First-Time Viewing: Yes.
How: In theaters.
What'd I Think?: Feels incomplete, but nevertheless is a powerful, astonishing, character driven drama.
My Rating: 9/10
Other Notes: NA.

When: February 27th
First-Time Viewing: Yes.
How: In theaters.
What'd I Think?: A relatable, and beautiful experience, even if the ending is predictable.
My Rating: 10/10
Other Notes: NA.

When: February 27th
First-Time Viewing: Yes.
How: In theaters.
What'd I Think?: A well acted, though somewhat inconsistent, morality tale.
My Rating: 8/10
Other Notes: NA.

When: February 27th
First-Time Viewing: No.
How: In theaters.
What'd I Think?: Beautifully animated, thematically simplistic, father-son tale.
My Rating: 8/10
Other Notes: NA.

When: February 27th
First-Time Viewing: Yes.
How: In theaters.
What'd I Think?: Creative and thematically rich, but distracting style overrides the film's themes.
My Rating: 7/10
Other Notes: NA.

When: February 27th
First-Time Viewing: Yes.
How: In theaters.
What'd I Think?: A gut-wrenching, and fantastically told tale, with absolutely show-stopping animation.
My Rating: 10/10
Other Notes: NA.

When: February 27th
First-Time Viewing: Yes.
How: In theaters.
What'd I Think?: Well made, if predictable drama, with a sloppy ending.
My Rating: 8/10
Other Notes: NA.

When: February 27th
First-Time Viewing: Yes.
How: In theaters.
What'd I Think?: Poignant, beautifully animated, monologue is both funny and surprisingly sweet.
My Rating: 9/10
Other Notes: NA.

When: February 27th
First-Time Viewing: Yes.
How: In theaters.
What'd I Think?: An old fashioned, animal story, with some really good animation.
My Rating: 9/10
Other Notes: NA.

When: February 27th
First-Time Viewing: Yes.
How: In theaters.
What'd I Think?: Pretty funny, greatly animated, incredibly entertaining Bill Plympton short.
My Rating: 10/10
Other Notes: NA.

When: February 27th
First-Time Viewing: Yes.
How: In theaters.
What'd I Think?: Simplistic, Looney Tunes-esque animation, is amusing, though unimpressive.
My Rating: 7/10
Other Notes: NA.

When: February 27th
First-Time Viewing: Yes.
How: In theaters.
What'd I Think?: Gorgeously animated, and very realistic, but too simplistic and grotesque.
My Rating: 8/10
Other Notes: NA.

When: February 27th-28th
First-Time Viewing: Yes.
How: Borrowed DVD from my Aunt.
What'd I Think?: Melodramatic, but engaging drama.
My Rating: 7/10
Other Notes: NA.

When: February 28th-29th
First-Time Viewing: Yes.
How: DVD from the library.
What'd I Think?: Intriguing, well made, film noir tribute.
My Rating: 8/10
Other Notes: NA.