Films I've Seen in 2017 (November)

When: November 1st
First-Time Viewing: Yes.
How: DVD from the library,
What'd I Think?: Mostly charming comedy, is predictable, but pleasant.
My Rating: 7/10
Other Notes: NA.

When: November 1st
First-Time Viewing: Yes.
How: DVD from the library.
What'd I Think?: Swashbuckling and exciting adventure is a true classic.
My Rating: 10/10
Other Notes: NA.

When: November 2nd-3rd
First-Time Viewing: Yes.
How: In theaters.
What'd I Think?: Exciting, entertaining and mature entry in the MCU is stylized and also incredibly funny.
My Rating: 10/10
Other Notes: NA.

When: November 3rd
First-Time Viewing: Yes.
How: DVD from the library.
What'd I Think?: Some funny moments, but lacks cohesion, feels incomplete.
My Rating: 5/10
Other Notes: NA.

When: November 3rd-4th
First-Time Viewing: Yes.
How: Online.
What'd I Think?: Admittedly sloppy, but still an enjoyable comedy.
My Rating: 7/10
Other Notes: NA.

When: November 4th
First-Time Viewing: No.
How: DVD from the library.
What'd I Think?: Clever and witty film is both smart and funny.
My Rating: 9/10
Other Notes: NA.

When: November 5th
First-Time Viewing: Yes.
How: DVD from the library.
What'd I Think?: Clever, smart film, is chilling, well acted, and spine-tingling.
My Rating: 9/10
Other Notes: NA.

When: November 8th
First-Time Viewing: Yes.
How: DVD from the library.
What'd I Think?: Lacks originality, but makes up for it in its poignancy, unique identity and funny moments.
My Rating: 8/10
Other Notes: NA.

When: November 9th
First-Time Viewing: Yes.
How: In theaters.
What'd I Think?: Nonsensical Saw sequel is the same goofy, gory fun as the others.
My Rating: 6/10
Other Notes: NA.

When: November 10th
First-Time Viewing: Yes.
How: DVD from Netflix.
What'd I Think?: Chilling, atmospherically driven, horror classic.
My Rating: 9/10
Other Notes: NA.

When: November 11th-12th
First-Time Viewing: Yes.
How: DVD from the library.
What'd I Think?: Dull, overlong, choppy biopic's only saving grace is Demetrius Shipp Jr.'s great performance.
My Rating: 3/10
Other Notes: NA.

When: November 12th
First-Time Viewing: Yes.
How: VHS from my collection.
What'd I Think?: Famous 80s comedy is disjointed, but really funny.
My Rating: 7/10
Other Notes: NA.

When: November 13th
First-Time Viewing: Yes.
How: DVD from my collection.
What'd I Think?: Funny, if convenient, farce is enjoyable.
My Rating: 8/10
Other Notes: NA.

When: November 13th-14th
First-Time Viewing: Yes.
How: VHS from my collection.
What'd I Think?: Clever film is mostly funny, but sadly fizzles out in the third act.
My Rating: 8/10
Other Notes: NA.

When: November 15th
First-Time Viewing: Yes.
How: In theaters.
What'd I Think?: Powerful and well acted drama, is a gripping illustration of PTSD.
My Rating: 9/10
Other Notes: NA.

When: November 15th
First-Time Viewing: Yes.
How: Online.
What'd I Think?: Simplistic animated short is clever and funny, if overly short.
My Rating: 8/10
Other Notes: NA.

When: November 15th
First-Time Viewing: Yes.
How: DVD from Netflix.
What'd I Think?: Despite some budgetary restraints, this is a well adapted version of the classic story.
My Rating: 8/10
Other Notes: NA.

When: November 16th
First-Time Viewing: Yes.
How: DVD from the library.
What'd I Think?: Intriguing and funny film is deceptively clever, and smart.
My Rating: 9/10
Other Notes: NA.

When: November 17th
First-Time Viewing: Yes.
How: DVD from Netflix.
What'd I Think?: Dated, but well done mashing of the comedy and horror genre.
My Rating: 8/10
Other Notes: NA.

When: November 17th
First-Time Viewing: No.
How: DVD from my collection.
What'd I Think?: Funny remake is a good, solid comedy.
My Rating: 8/10
Other Notes: NA.

When: November 18th
First-Time Viewing: Yes.
How: DVD from Netflix.
What'd I Think?: Some funny moments, but not enough, and has many plot hiccups.
My Rating: 5/10
Other Notes: NA.

When: November 19th
First-Time Viewing: Yes.
How: DVD from the library.
What'd I Think?: Engaging, funny, somewhat poignant film is generic, lacks identity.
My Rating: 6/10
Other Notes: NA.

When: November 19th-20th
First-Time Viewing: Yes.
How: DVD from the library.
What'd I Think?: Guiltily enjoyable, this is a stupid movie, but one that I laughed way more than I want to admit.
My Rating: 6/10
Other Notes: I watched the Unrated version.

When: November 20th-21st
First-Time Viewing: Yes.
How: DVD from the library.
What'd I Think?: Has some charm and likable moments, but the time travel inconsistencies and missed opportunities are really distracting.
My Rating: 6/10
Other Notes: I watched the Theatrical cut.

When: November 21st-22nd
First-Time Viewing: Yes.
How: DVD from the library.
What'd I Think?: Decent romance mystery isn't quite as thrilling as it should be, but gets the job done effectively.
My Rating: 7/10
Other Notes: NA.

Started Watching: November 22nd
Finished Watching: November 22nd-23rd
First-Time Viewing: Yes.
How: DVD from the library.
What'd I Think?: Remarkably funny classic, is both clever and hilarious.
My Rating: 9/10
Other Notes: NA.

When: November 22nd
First-Time Viewing: Yes.
How: In theaters.
What'd I Think?: Surprisingly funny sequel benefits from the addition of Mel Gibson and John Lithgow.
My Rating: 7/10
Other Notes: NA.

When: November 23rd
First-Time Viewing: No.
How: DVD from my collection.
What'd I Think?: Smart, enjoyable, brilliant comedy is a real Thanksgiving classic.
My Rating: 10/10
Other Notes: NA.

When: November 23rd
First-Time Viewing: No.
How: Netflix Instant.
What'd I Think?: Imperfect, but visually great, and nice retelling of the classic Christmas story.
My Rating: 8/10
Other Notes: NA.

When: November 23rd-24th
First-Time Viewing: No.
How: DVD from my collection.
What'd I Think?: Good deconstruction of the superhero genre is a lot funnier and smarter than I initially gave it credit for.
My Previous Rating: 7/10
My Rating: 8/10
Other Notes: NA.

When: November 24th
First-Time Viewing: No.
How: Netflix Instant.
What'd I Think?: Although some parts don't add up perfectly, the rest of the film is so smart and great that it's easily forgiven.
My Rating: 10/10
Other Notes: NA.

When: November 24th
First-Time Viewing: No.
How: Netflix Instant.
What'd I Think?: Disjointed pacing (probably due to the obvious last minute rewrites) but a good enjoyable family film.
My Rating: 7/10
Other Notes: NA.

When: November 24th
First-Time Viewing: No.
How: DVD from my collection.
What'd I Think?: Hilarious, surprisingly nuanced Christmas tale, is absolutely delightful.
My Previous Rating: 9/10
My Next Rating: 10/10
Other Notes: NA.

When: November 24th
First-Time Viewing: No.
How: Netflix Instant.
What'd I Think?: Cute Christmas tales, told well.
My Rating: 8/10
Other Notes: NA.

When: November 26th
First-Time Viewing: Yes.
How: In theaters.
What'd I Think?: Entertaining, and visually interesting adaptation is mostly great, despite a very poor significant adaptation change.
My Rating: 7/10
Other Notes: NA.

When: November 27th
First-Time Viewing: No.
How: DVD from my collection.
What'd I Think?: Disney's take on the structured nonsense of the original books is creative, smart and entertaining.
My Rating: 9/10
Other Notes: NA.

When: November 28th-29th
First-Time Viewing: No.
How: DVD from my collection.
What'd I Think?: Although the plot may be generic, this is a genuinely funny and sweet rom-com.
My Rating: 8/10
Other Notes: NA.

When: November 29th
First-Time Viewing: Yes.
How: In theaters.
What'd I Think?: Decently made, well acted, if predictable, coming of age film.
My Rating: 7/10
Other Notes: NA.

When: November 29th
First-Time Viewing: Yes.
How: DVD from the library.
What'd I Think?: Disturbing, gripping, brilliant psychological drama.
My Rating: 10/10
Other Notes: NA.

When: November 29th-30th
First-Time Viewing: Yes.
How: DVD from the library.
What'd I Think?: Overlong but mostly charming film.
My Rating: 7/10
Other Notes: NA.

When: November 30th
First-Time Viewing: Yes.
How: DVD from Netflix.
What'd I Think?: Dull, muddled, forgettable thriller.
My Rating: 4/10
Other Notes: NA.