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Films I've Seen in 2017 (October)

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Decade: Rating: List Type:

6.5

7.1

The Long Way Home

When: October 1st
First-Time Viewing: Yes.
How: Borrowed DVD from my Aunt.
What'd I Think?: Generic, but entertaining, and decently charming.
My Rating: 6/10
Other Notes: The 2800th film I've seen.

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242

4.9

5.3

The Circle

When: October 3rd
First-Time Viewing: Yes.
How: DVD from the library.
What'd I Think?: Tosses around some interesting ideas, without really doing anything with them.
My Rating: 4/10
Other Notes: NA.

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5.3

Smurfs: The Lost Village (2017)

When: October 3rd
First-Time Viewing: Yes.
How: DVD from the library.
What'd I Think?: Generic kids film is decently entertaining, but only for the target audience.
My Rating: 6/10
Other Notes: NA.

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5.4

5.8

Home Again

When: October 4th
First-Time Viewing: Yes.
How: In theaters.
What'd I Think?: Some funny moments does little to overshadow its predictability and contrived moments.
My Rating: 5/10
Other Notes: NA.

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4.5

5.9

How to Be a Latin Lover (2017)

When: October 4th
First-Time Viewing: Yes.
How: DVD from the library.
What'd I Think?: Occasionally funny and charming, not enough to overcome an unlikable protagonist and overlong runtime.
My Rating: 5/10
Other Notes: NA.

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988

6.6

Charlie Wilson's War (2007)

When: October 4th-5th
First-Time Viewing: Yes.
How: DVD from Netflix.
What'd I Think?: Smart, fast and audacious, this politically charged film is grounded with great performances, great direction, and a great script.
My Rating: 9/10
Other Notes: NA.

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7.6

7.5

Richard III (1955)

When: October 6th
First-Time Viewing: Yes.
How: DVD from the library.
What'd I Think?: Grand scope, excellent performances, make this an excellent Shakespeare adaptation.
My Rating: 9/10
Other Notes: NA.

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507

6.3

6.7

Kingsman: The Golden Circle (2017)

When: October 6th
First-Time Viewing: Yes.
How: In theaters.
What'd I Think?: A little too long, but a hugely entertaining, over-the-top, irreverent action film that almost lives up to the first film.
My Rating: 9/10
Other Notes: NA.

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340

5.2

6.3

The Boss Baby (2017)

When: October 6th
First-Time Viewing: No.
How: DVD from Netflix.
What'd I Think?: Dumb premise with massive holes is almost saved by a decently funny Alec Baldwin performance.
My Rating: 5/10
Other Notes: NA.

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1348

5.7

6.2

The Ladykillers (2004)

When: October 7th
First-Time Viewing: Yes.
How: DVD from the library.
What'd I Think?: Though not classic Coen Brothers, this is a funny, quirky and entertaining dark comedy.
My Rating: 8/10
Other Notes: NA.

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370

7.6

7.7

The Verdict (1982)

When: October 7th
First-Time Viewing: Yes.
How: DVD from the library.
What'd I Think?: Smart courtroom drama, is as entertaining and engaging as it is smart and masterfully cohesive.
My Rating: 10/10
Other Notes: NA.

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166

6.1

Swing Vote (2008)

When: October 8th
First-Time Viewing: Yes.
How: DVD from the library.
What'd I Think?: Mostly fun and nuanced political film is marred by some leaps of logic.
My Rating: 7/10
Other Notes: NA.

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2727

7.1

7.7

As Good as It Gets (1997)

When: October 9th
First-Time Viewing: Yes.
How: DVD from the library.
What'd I Think?: Some overly sentimental moments do not undercut the great dialogue, great plotting, and interesting characters.
My Rating: 9/10
Other Notes: NA.

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5.4

6.3

Everything, Everything (2017)

When: October 9th
First-Time Viewing: Yes.
How: DVD from Netflix.
What'd I Think?: Some genuine moments slightly elevate this teen romance adaptation.
My Rating: 7/10
Other Notes: NA.

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3038

6.6

7.1

Ghost (1990)

When: October 10th
First-Time Viewing: Yes.
How: DVD from the library.
What'd I Think?: Some cheesy moments, but a well made film that juggles different tones incredibly well.
My Rating: 9/10
Other Notes: NA.

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122

6.7

6.5

Moscow on the Hudson (1984)

When: October 11th
First-Time Viewing: Yes.
How: DVD from the library.
What'd I Think?: Feels incomplete, but still a heartwarming and subtly funny film.
My Rating: 8/10
Other Notes: NA.

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254

6.9

7.1

American Made (2017)

When: October 11th
First-Time Viewing: Yes.
How: In theaters.
What'd I Think?: Outrageous comedy/drama is marred by some poor editing choices, but is otherwise a clever and entertaining film.
My Rating: 8/10
Other Notes: NA.

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5.9

Sleight

When: October 12th
First-Time Viewing: Yes.
How: DVD from the library.
What'd I Think?: Decent superhero-esque origin story, is imperfect, but perfectly serviceable.
My Rating: 7/10
Other Notes: NA.

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184

5.2

5.8

For Richer or Poorer (1997)

When: October 13th
First-Time Viewing: Yes.
How: DVD from Netflix.
What'd I Think?: Predictable plot slightly elevated by funny moments, and some charm.
My Rating: 6/10
Other Notes: NA.

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5211

7.8

7.9

The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993)

When: October 15th
First-Time Viewing: No.
How: DVD from my collection.
What'd I Think?: Entertaining, breezy, atmospheric halloween classic.
My Rating: 9/10
Other Notes: NA.

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5.3

5.8

Table 19 (2017)

When: October 15th
First-Time Viewing: Yes.
How: DVD from the library.
What'd I Think?: Dull, boring, forgettable film squanders potential and talent.
My Rating: 4/10
Other Notes: NA.

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994

7.8

Blade Runner 2049 (2017)

When: October 18th
First-Time Viewing: Yes.
How: In theaters.
What'd I Think?: Haunting, engaging sequel has the capability to be a classic.
My Rating: 10/10
Other Notes: NA.

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6.8

Their Finest (2017)

When: October 19th
First-Time Viewing: Yes.
How: DVD from the library.
What'd I Think?: Competent, if underwhelming, generic historical drama.
My Rating: 6/10
Other Notes: NA.

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2945

6.8

7.2

Lilo & Stitch (2002)

When: October 20th-21st
First-Time Viewing: No.
How: DVD from my collection.
What'd I Think?: Entertaining, poignant Disney film, a lot more intelligent, and meaningful than I had remembered.
My Previous Rating: 7/10
My Next Rating: 9/10
Other Notes: NA.

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581

6.1

6.7

Escape Plan (2013)

When: October 21st
First-Time Viewing: No.
How: DVD from my collection.
What'd I Think?: Entertaining action film accomplishes exactly what it should.
My Rating: 8/10
Other Notes: NA.

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1220

6.4

Hotel Transylvania (2012)

When: October 22nd
First-Time Viewing: No.
How: Blu-Ray from my sister's collection.
What'd I Think?: Funny, zany, entertaining kid's comedy.
My Rating: 8/10
Other Notes: NA.

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321

6.1

6.6

Happy Death Day (2017)

When: October 23rd
First-Time Viewing: Yes.
How: In theaters.
What'd I Think?: Surprisingly clever, fun slasher/comedy, isn't perfect, but is a very entertaining ride.
My Rating: 8/10
Other Notes: NA.

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730

Arsenic and Old Lace (1943)

Started Watching: October 23rd
Finished Watching: October 25th
First-Time Viewing: No.
How: DVD from my collection.
What'd I Think: Funny dark comedy is really fun, though doesn't shake off it's theatrical roots.
My Rating: 9/10
Other Notes: NA.

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4211

8.3

8.5

Psycho (1960)

When: October 24th
First-Time Viewing: No.
How: In theaters.
What'd I Think?: Creepy, masterfully directed, and devilishly smart, this iconic and game-changing film is a true masterpiece in the horror/thriller genre.
My Rating: 10/10
Other Notes: NA.

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181

6.6

6.9

Othello (1996)

When: October 24th-25th
First-Time Viewing: Yes.
How: DVD from the library.
What'd I Think?: Faithful, well acted adaptation of classic play.
My Rating: 9/10
Other Notes: NA.

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6.7

6.6

The Last Word

When: October 26th
First-Time Viewing: Yes.
How: DVD from the library.
What'd I Think?: Mostly generic comedy/drama is predictable, doesn't handle tonal shifts well.
My Rating: 5/10
Other Notes: NA.

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965

7.3

Dracula (1931)

When: October 27th
First-Time Viewing: Yes.
How: DVD from the library.
What'd I Think?: Iconic Horror classic is dated, but still creepy.
My Rating: 8/10
Other Notes: NA.

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453

6.8

The Importance of Being Earnest (2002)

When: October 27th
First-Time Viewing: Yes.
How: DVD from the library.
What'd I Think?: Witty, clever and really funny film is only slightly held back by some odd directorial choices.
My Rating: 9/10
Other Notes: NA.

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338

5.5

6.1

O (2001)

When: October 27th-28th
First-Time Viewing: Yes.
How: DVD from the library.
What'd I Think?: Surprisingly faithful "Othello" adaptation (probably too faithful to be honest), packs a real emotional punch, and showcases the universality and timelessness of the theme of the dangers of jealousy.
My Rating: 8/10
Other Notes: NA.

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433

7.6

The Ladykillers (1955)

When: October 28th
First-Time Viewing: Yes.
How: DVD from the library.
What'd I Think?: Clever dark comedy is witty, funny and well acted.
My Rating: 9/10
Other Notes: NA.

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1249

8.2

8.1

The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari (1920)

When: October 28th
First-Time Viewing: Yes.
How: DVD from the library.
What'd I Think?: Highly influential horror classic, is surprisingly still creepy, and nightmarishly atmospheric.
My Rating: 9/10
Other Notes: NA.

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143

7.2

7.1

Much Ado About Nothing (2013)

When: October 29th
First-Time Viewing: Yes.
How: DVD from the library.
What'd I Think?: Entertaining adaptation is stylized, though the dialogue is a touch distracting.
My Rating: 9/10
Other Notes: NA.

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116

6.1

6.3

Dracula's Daughter (1936)

Started Watching: October 29th
Finished Watching: October 30th
First-Time Viewing: Yes.
How: DVD from the library.
What'd I Think?: Bland sequel lacks the creepy atmosphere of the original.
My Rating: 5/10
Other Notes: NA.

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329

6.6

7.1

The Peanuts Movie (2015)

When: October 30th
First-Time Viewing: No.
How: Blu-Ray from my mom's collection.
What'd I Think?: Sweet, innocent film is both entertaining and poignant.
My Rating: 9/10
Other Notes: NA.

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4728

7.3

7.5

Beetlejuice (1988)

When: October 31st
First-Time Viewing: No.
How: DVD from my collection.
What'd I Think?: Entertaining cult gothic classic is very entertaining, if admittedly inconsistent.
My Previous Rating: 8/10
My Next Rating: 9/10
Other Notes: NA.

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1691

7.8

Young Frankenstein (1974)

When: October 31st
First-Time Viewing: No.
How: DVD from my collection.
What'd I Think?: Masterful, groundbreaking, and hilarious comedy.
My Rating: 10/10
Other Notes: NA.

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