Films I've Seen in 2017 (August)

When: August 1st
First-Time Viewing: Yes.
How: DVD from my collection.
What'd I Think?: Strange, original, and unique film is hilarious and heartbreaking simultaneously.
My Rating: 10/10
Other Notes: NA.

When: August 1st
First-Time Viewing: Yes.
How: DVD from my collection.
What'd I Think?: Strangely fixes some of the problems of the previous "Saw" films, but has some unique ones of its own.
My Rating: 6/10
Other Notes: I watched the Unrated version.

When: August 2nd
First-Time Viewing: Yes.
How: DVD from my collection.
What'd I Think?: A grand epic, an interesting and well written examination of a fascinating and important historical figure.
My Rating: 10/10
Other Notes: NA.

When: August 2nd
First-Time Viewing: No.
How: DVD from Netflix.
What'd I Think?: Still mostly funny, and occasionally clever, but allows for too many missed opportunities.
My Rating: 6/10
Other Notes: NA.

When: August 2nd-3rd
First-Time Viewing: Yes.
How: VHS from my collection.
What'd I Think?: Occasionally generic, but intense and engaging thriller.
My Rating: 7/10
Other Notes: NA.

When: August 3rd
First-Time Viewing: Yes.
How: DVD from my collection.
What'd I Think?: Scattershot, jumbled film, lacks the camp and fun of the previous films, but is mostly competent, and sometimes entertaining.
My Rating: 5/10
Other Notes: NA.

When: August 3rd-4th
First-Time Viewing: Yes.
How: DVD from my collection.
What'd I Think?: Creepy horror film is imperfect, but masterful at its best.
My Rating: 9/10
Other Notes: NA.

When: August 4th
First-Time Viewing: Yes.
How: In theaters.
What'd I Think?: Jumbled, confusing, occasionally exciting film with some poor pacing issues.
My Rating: 4/10
Other Notes: NA.

When: August 4th-5th
First-Time Viewing: Yes.
How: DVD from my collection.
What'd I Think?: Engaging film is exciting and well done.
My Rating: 8/10
Other Notes: NA.

When: August 5th
First-Time Viewing: Yes.
How: DVD from my collection.
What'd I Think?: Stupid and nonsensical, but surprisingly campy and enjoyable.
My Rating: 6/10
Other Notes: I watched the Unrated version.

When: August 5th
First-Time Viewing: Yes.
How: DVD from my collection.
What'd I Think?: Film has beautiful cinematography, and some decent performances, but a slow pace, unwarranted runtime, weak characterization.
My Rating: 5/10
Other Notes: NA.

When: August 5th
First-Time Viewing: Yes.
How: Borrowed DVD from my Aunt.
What'd I Think?: Formulaic family film is predictable and cliche, to a tee.
My Rating: 3/10
Other Notes: NA.

When: August 6th
First-Time Viewing: Yes.
How: Borrowed DVD from my Aunt.
What'd I Think?: Predictable kids film is standard and inoffensive.
My Rating: 6/10
Other Notes: NA.

When: August 6th
First-Time Viewing: Yes.
How: DVD from my collection.
What'd I Think?: Somewhat overlong, but exciting, entertaining battle sequences.
My Rating: 8/10
Other Notes: NA.

When: August 7th
First-Time Viewing: Yes.
How: DVD from my collection.
What'd I Think?: A good idea that needed a better script, better direction, and better acting.
My Rating: 5/10
Other Notes: NA.

When: August 7th
First-Time Viewing: Yes.
How: DVD from my collection.
What'd I Think?: Overlong and repetitive film is exciting and well directed.
My Rating: 7/10
Other Notes: NA.

When: August 7th-8th
First-Time Viewing: Yes.
How: DVD from my collection.
What'd I Think?: Entertaining slasher sequel is decently scary, but not terrifying.
My Rating: 7/10
Other Notes: NA.

When: August 8th
First-Time Viewing: Yes.
How: DVD from my collection.
What'd I Think?: Exciting, gripping, well directed adaptation of classic story.
My Rating: 8/10
Other Notes: NA.

When: August 8th
First-Time Viewing: No.
How: In theaters.
What'd I Think?: Classic Tarantino debut is brilliant, shocking and taut.
My Rating: 10/10
Other Notes: NA.

When: August 9th
First-Time Viewing: Yes.
How: DVD from the library.
What'd I Think?: Vigilante action film is somewhat exploitative, contemplative, solid.
My Rating: 7/10
Other Notes: NA.

When: August 9th
First-Time Viewing: Yes.
How: DVD from my collection.
What'd I Think?: Heartwarming and sad animal tale is a good family film.
My Rating: 8/10
Other Notes: NA.

When: August 9th
First-Time Viewing: Yes.
How: DVD from my collection.
What'd I Think?: A nihilistic, insane, creative and unique experience.
My Rating: 10/10
Other Notes: NA.

When: August 10th
First-Time Viewing: Yes.
How: DVD from my collection.
What'd I Think?: Tug at your heartstrings film is enjoyable, if overly saccharine.
My Rating: 7/10
Other Notes: NA.

When: August 10th
First-Time Viewing: Yes.
How: DVD from my collection.
What'd I Think?: Dark, depressing, truly unforgettable, visceral experience.
My Rating: 10/10
Other Notes: I watched the Unrated version.

When: August 11th
First-Time Viewing: Yes.
How: In theaters.
What'd I Think?: Creepy prequel is better than the first film, but not quite as good as the "Conjuring" films.
My Rating: 8/10
Other Notes: This is the second time within a year I've seen, in which a subpar horror film had a prequel as its follow-up film, and it was actually a good film, the other one being "Ouija" and "Ouija: Origin of Evil." It's almost like they made the bad, rushed out sequels first, and then decided to make the original and actually scary film second. It's just so weird.

When: August 11th
First-Time Viewing: No.
How: DVD from my collection.
What'd I Think?: Charming, delightful, wonderfully nostalgic classic film.
My Rating: 10/10
Other Notes: NA.

When: August 11th
First-Time Viewing: Yes.
How: VHS from my collection.
What'd I Think?: Interesting war film is dated and slightly overlong, but engaging, smart.
My Rating: 8/10
Other Notes: NA.

When: August 12th
First-Time Viewing: Yes.
How: DVD from my collection.
What'd I Think?: Biopic has flaws, but is well acted and interesting enough.
My Rating: 7/10
Other Notes: NA.

When: August 13th
First-Time Viewing: No.
How: In theaters.
What'd I Think?: Stylish, gripping and masterfully entertaining.
My Rating: 10/10
Other Notes: NA.

When: August 14th
First-Time Viewing: Yes.
How: DVD from my collection.
What'd I Think?: Gripping thriller is dated, but entertaining, surprisingly brisk.
My Rating: 8/10
Other Notes: NA.

When: August 14th
First-Time Viewing: Yes.
How: DVD from my collection.
What'd I Think?: Exciting, amazing visual effects, and a surprisingly poignant ending, make this one special adventure film.
My Rating: 9/10
Other Notes: I watched the Special edition version.

When: August 15th-16th
First-Time Viewing: Yes.
How: DVD from my collection.
What'd I Think?: Clever, memorable, and relatable comedy.
My Rating: 9/10
Other Notes: NA.

When: August 16th
First-Time Viewing: Yes.
How: DVD from my collection.
What'd I Think?: Old-fashioned rom-com is mostly endearing, if predictable.
My Rating: 8/10
Other Notes: NA.

When: August 16th
First-Time Viewing: No.
How: In theaters.
What'd I Think?: Beautiful, masterfully crafted war experience.
My Rating: 10/10
Other Notes: NA.

When: August 17th
First-Time Viewing: Yes.
How: In theaters.
What'd I Think?: Well acted, emotional family drama.
My Rating: 8/10
Other Notes: NA.

When: August 17th
First-Time Viewing: Yes.
How: In theaters.
What'd I Think?: R rated action comedy is predictable and cliche, but funny and entertaining.
My Rating: 7/10
Other Notes: NA.

When: August 18th
First-Time Viewing: Yes.
How: DVD from Netflix.
What'd I Think?: Lackluster action film is dull and unoriginal.
My Rating: 3/10
Other Notes: NA.

When: August 19th
First-Time Viewing: No.
How: DVD from my collection.
What'd I Think?: Intriguing, darker Winnie the Pooh story, is appropriately mature, without sacrificing entertainment.
My Rating: 9/10
Other Notes: NA.

When: August 19th
First-Time Viewing: Yes.
How: DVD from my collection.
What'd I Think?: Horror film has original concept, and is generally effective, if occasionally ludicrous.
My Rating: 7/10
Other Notes: NA.

When: August 20th
First-Time Viewing: Yes.
How: VHS from the library.
What'd I Think?: Intriguing premise is brought down by a muddled and unsatisfying third act.
My Rating: 5/10
Other Notes: NA.

When: August 20th
First-Time Viewing: Not really, but I don't remember a thing about it.
How: Borrowed DVD from my Aunt.
What'd I Think?: Cheerful kid's film is naive and innocent, a little padded, enjoyable.
My Rating: 7/10
Other Notes: NA.

When: August 20th
First-Time Viewing: Yes.
How: DVD from the library.
What'd I Think?: Some funny moments in a cynical, but aimless film.
My Rating: 4/10
Other Notes: NA.

When: August 21st
First-Time Viewing: Yes.
How: DVD from Netflix.
What'd I Think?: CGI-laden action film is sometimes entertaining, but utterly forgettable.
My Rating: 6/10
Other Notes: NA.

When: August 21st
First-Time Viewing: Yes.
How: In theaters.
What'd I Think?: Stellar thriller is gripping, intense.
My Rating: 9/10
Other Notes: NA.

When: August 21st-22nd
First-Time Viewing: Yes.
How: DVD from my collection.
What'd I Think?: Lackluster horror sequel is too campy to be scary, but not enough to be entertaining.
My Rating: 5/10
Other Notes: NA.

When: August 22nd
First-Time Viewing: Yes.
How: DVD from my collection.
What'd I Think?: Superior sequel is clever, smart and incredibly funny.
My Rating: 9/10
Other Notes: NA.

When: August 22nd
First-Time Viewing: Yes.
How: In theaters.
What'd I Think?: Hysterical, occasionally uneven, outrageous comedy.
My Rating: 9/10
Other Notes: NA.

When: August 22nd-23rd
First-Time Viewing: Yes.
How: Netflix Instant.
What'd I Think?: Amateur horror anthology is neither memorable nor scary.
My Rating: 2/10
Other Notes: NA.

When: August 23rd
First-Time Viewing: Yes.
How: DVD from my collection.
What'd I Think?: Dumb horror film is laughable, too silly to be scary.
My Rating: 3/10
Other Notes: NA.

When: August 23rd
First-Time Viewing: Yes.
How: DVD from my collection.
What'd I Think?: Overlong, but solid 007 outing.
My Rating: 7/10
Other Notes: NA.