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Watched In January 2011 (23 Total)
13
5.9
6
Watched on 1/1/11
A sub-par drama that was saved by the great Adam Scott. The interesting passenger view was enjoyable as well.
A sub-par drama that was saved by the great Adam Scott. The interesting passenger view was enjoyable as well.
The Cineast's rating:
48
3.7
4.5
Born to Raise Hell (2010)
Watched on 1/2/11
Not horrible, and not great. Just great fight scenes combined with average acting and a not so good story.
Not horrible, and not great. Just great fight scenes combined with average acting and a not so good story.
The Cineast's rating:
44
4.8
5.1
The Keeper (2009)
Watched on 1/3/11
Not a whole lot different than Seagal's other new material, but a pretty decent watch. I can tolerate his films, and am one of the few people who enjoy watching him on screen.
Not a whole lot different than Seagal's other new material, but a pretty decent watch. I can tolerate his films, and am one of the few people who enjoy watching him on screen.
The Cineast's rating:
55
4.7
5.1
Driven to Kill (2009)
Watched on 1/4-5/11
One of Seagal's better movies, while not necessarily a "good" one, still watchable. He plays a former Russian gangster, which I thought was a relatively cool role for him.
One of Seagal's better movies, while not necessarily a "good" one, still watchable. He plays a former Russian gangster, which I thought was a relatively cool role for him.
The Cineast's rating:
257
5
5.6
Exit Wounds (2001)
Watched on 1/5/11
I actually prefer Seagal's newer, more cliche stuff over this movie. The acting is just o.k, and the fight choreography is actually pretty disappointing.
I actually prefer Seagal's newer, more cliche stuff over this movie. The acting is just o.k, and the fight choreography is actually pretty disappointing.
The Cineast's rating:
61
4.8
5.2
Urban Justice (2007)
Watched on 1/6/11
Again, nothing new going on here. Just a low budget, Run of the mill Seagal film, and relatively enjoyable. However, should I have expected much different?
Again, nothing new going on here. Just a low budget, Run of the mill Seagal film, and relatively enjoyable. However, should I have expected much different?
The Cineast's rating:
407
6.7
6.8
Exam (2010)
Watched on 1/7/11
A very interesting film that really makes you think. The plot seems harmless and basic at first, but then it really starts rolling. This is definitely worth another watch, and maybe even a DVD purchase.
A very interesting film that really makes you think. The plot seems harmless and basic at first, but then it really starts rolling. This is definitely worth another watch, and maybe even a DVD purchase.
The Cineast's rating:
1095
6.4
6.6
Completed on 1/8/11
I love Michael Cera all the time, but this is one of his forgettable films. It was solid but I don't think I'll be watching it again.
I love Michael Cera all the time, but this is one of his forgettable films. It was solid but I don't think I'll be watching it again.
The Cineast's rating:
3397
5.8
6.3
Legally Blonde (2001)
2nd time watching this. Watched on 1/8/11
An extremely "by the books" comedy, but still much better and funnier then I had originally remembered, and a film to be owned.
An extremely "by the books" comedy, but still much better and funnier then I had originally remembered, and a film to be owned.
The Cineast's rating:
350
6.2
6.2
Takers (2010)
Watched on 1/9/11
Not a horrible movie, had some pretty good fight choreography, but the whole plot was by the numbers, and rushed far too much. Not to mention it had sub-par acting.
Not a horrible movie, had some pretty good fight choreography, but the whole plot was by the numbers, and rushed far too much. Not to mention it had sub-par acting.
The Cineast's rating:
1265
5.8
6.1
The Sorcerer's Apprentice (2010)
Watched on 1/10/11
An enjoyable fantasy flick, mixed in with some pretty solid comedy. I wouldn't highly recommend it, unless you're looking to have some fun with not much substance.
An enjoyable fantasy flick, mixed in with some pretty solid comedy. I wouldn't highly recommend it, unless you're looking to have some fun with not much substance.
The Cineast's rating:
3189
5.8
6.5
2nd time watching this. Watched on 1/11/11
The first time I saw this it didn't really scare me. Probably because I was a young kid, and didn't really understand what the heck was going on. However, after recently giving a re-watch, it actually gave me quite a few scares. It's a very well made mockumentary filled with tons of thrills, and a very realistic way of portraying them.
The first time I saw this it didn't really scare me. Probably because I was a young kid, and didn't really understand what the heck was going on. However, after recently giving a re-watch, it actually gave me quite a few scares. It's a very well made mockumentary filled with tons of thrills, and a very realistic way of portraying them.
The Cineast's rating:
1846
6.3
6.4
Salt (2010)
Completed on 1/12/11
An enjoyable action thriller, but not many new elements mixed in. Not to mention the fighting sequences are pretty dang good.
An enjoyable action thriller, but not many new elements mixed in. Not to mention the fighting sequences are pretty dang good.
The Cineast's rating:
399
4.6
5.3
The Dilemma (2011)
Watched on 1/14/11
Much better than the critics are saying. having said that, it's not Vaughn's best work, but the dark comedy makes it worth watching, and I'm a huge Kevin James fan, so that helped.
Much better than the critics are saying. having said that, it's not Vaughn's best work, but the dark comedy makes it worth watching, and I'm a huge Kevin James fan, so that helped.
The Cineast's rating:
130
6.8
7.4
Undisputed III: Redemption (2010)
Completed on 1/14/11
One of the better made martial arts films, and overlooked by a lot of viewers.
One of the better made martial arts films, and overlooked by a lot of viewers.
The Cineast's rating:
789
5.5
5.5
Saw: The Final Chapter (2010)
Watched on 1/15/11
Easily the worst film in the series, but still fun to watch.
Easily the worst film in the series, but still fun to watch.
The Cineast's rating:
135
6.4
6.3
Powder Blue (2009)
Watched on 1/18-19/11
An average intertwining character story, but nothing special here.
An average intertwining character story, but nothing special here.
The Cineast's rating:
778
5.6
6.1
Watched on 1/19-20/11
One of Nic Cage's less enjoyed movies, but it has it's positive aspects, like the story, it was pretty enthralling.
One of Nic Cage's less enjoyed movies, but it has it's positive aspects, like the story, it was pretty enthralling.
The Cineast's rating:
700
6.5
6.5
Life as We Know It (2010)
Watched on 1/20-21/11
Very enjoyable little rom-com with some really good chemistry between the two main leads. Better than most will say.
Very enjoyable little rom-com with some really good chemistry between the two main leads. Better than most will say.
The Cineast's rating:
88
5.1
5
Our Family Wedding (2010)
Watched on 1/24-25/11
Another solid movie that had me thinking about whether the pro critics are really that dependable. I agree, it's a very messy comedy and it's pretty silly. But put all belief aside and enjoy it for what it is.
Another solid movie that had me thinking about whether the pro critics are really that dependable. I agree, it's a very messy comedy and it's pretty silly. But put all belief aside and enjoy it for what it is.
The Cineast's rating:
168
6.1
6.6
Lonesome Jim (2005)
Watched on 1/25-26/11
I love low budget indie films, and this one was actually pretty decent, with some very enjoyable black humor.
I love low budget indie films, and this one was actually pretty decent, with some very enjoyable black humor.
The Cineast's rating:
19
6.1
4.9
Die (2010)
Watched on 1/26/11
It seems like movies like this are made on a daily basis, as if film-makers are just giving up and looking for quick sums of cash. Nothing new here, just a predictable "held captive" piece of drab.
It seems like movies like this are made on a daily basis, as if film-makers are just giving up and looking for quick sums of cash. Nothing new here, just a predictable "held captive" piece of drab.
The Cineast's rating:
95
5.8
5.6
Sonny (2003)
Watched on 1/30-31/11
I was interested in this purely because of Nicolas Cage's presence, but he was only on screen for maybe a minute. I did enjoy James Franco, but the movie was just too blah blah for me.
I was interested in this purely because of Nicolas Cage's presence, but he was only on screen for maybe a minute. I did enjoy James Franco, but the movie was just too blah blah for me.
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Watched In February 2011 (16 Total)
185
5.2
5.2
And Soon the Darkness (2011)
Watched on 2/1/11
A movie with basically nothing new, and you can pretty much tell exactly how it'll end towards the middle of the film. Having said that, it was relatively enjoyable, but I really wish Karl Urban would have gotten more screen time.
A movie with basically nothing new, and you can pretty much tell exactly how it'll end towards the middle of the film. Having said that, it was relatively enjoyable, but I really wish Karl Urban would have gotten more screen time.
The Cineast's rating:
334
6.7
6.8
Defendor (2010)
Watched on 2/2-3/11
Not bad, but nowhere near what I'd hoped for. Woody Harrelson was pretty solid, but the movie really wasn't going anywhere.
Not bad, but nowhere near what I'd hoped for. Woody Harrelson was pretty solid, but the movie really wasn't going anywhere.
The Cineast's rating:
750
6.4
6.6
The Mechanic (2011)
Watched on 2/3/11
Yes, this movie was very fun to watch....but technically speaking, is was as by-the-books as a film can be.
Yes, this movie was very fun to watch....but technically speaking, is was as by-the-books as a film can be.
The Cineast's rating:
15
5.2
5.3
Bitter Feast (2010)
Watched on 2/7/11
You're normal torture/revenge flick, just at a different angle. I was very interested for a good chunk of the duration, then it just got, well, too basic.
You're normal torture/revenge flick, just at a different angle. I was very interested for a good chunk of the duration, then it just got, well, too basic.
The Cineast's rating:
9
6.7
5.7
Death Valley (2004)
Watched on 2/7/11
One of the most surprisingly good films I've seen in a long time. Don't get me wrong, this is no masterpiece, but I loved it. It's similar to the hills have eyes, where a group of people become stranded, etc. So, if your into stuff like that, this will come as a good surprise. Definitely a must buy (for me at least).
One of the most surprisingly good films I've seen in a long time. Don't get me wrong, this is no masterpiece, but I loved it. It's similar to the hills have eyes, where a group of people become stranded, etc. So, if your into stuff like that, this will come as a good surprise. Definitely a must buy (for me at least).
The Cineast's rating:
47
6.5
6.5
Gladiator (1992) (1992)
Watched on 2/8-9/11
The worst boxing movie that I personally have seen. I've seen mma films that were worse, but boxing wise, AH! not a good flick in the least bit. Well, maybe the main characters were watchable, but other than that, no sir!
The worst boxing movie that I personally have seen. I've seen mma films that were worse, but boxing wise, AH! not a good flick in the least bit. Well, maybe the main characters were watchable, but other than that, no sir!
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Watched In March 2011 (19 Total)
222
6.3
6.7
Chaos Theory (2008)
Watched on 3/6/11
A pretty inventive and enjoyable picture, and I thought Ryan Reynolds was really good. It just seemed too general to be a great movie.
A pretty inventive and enjoyable picture, and I thought Ryan Reynolds was really good. It just seemed too general to be a great movie.
The Cineast's rating:
1794
6.7
6.9
Crank (2006)
3rd time watching this. Watched on 3/9/11
Pure unadulterated action packed fun! put all realism aside and buckle up!
Pure unadulterated action packed fun! put all realism aside and buckle up!
The Cineast's rating:
1406
6.4
7
Rambo (2008)
4th time watching this. Watched on 3/9/11
My second favorite Rambo film, next to the original of course. The action scenarios are excellent. I can easily watch this over and over again, it's just such a fun movie.
My second favorite Rambo film, next to the original of course. The action scenarios are excellent. I can easily watch this over and over again, it's just such a fun movie.
The Cineast's rating:
1149
5.9
6.9
3rd time watching this. Watched on 3/9-10/11
This definitely isn't the greatest comedy ever made, nor the smartest, but I laughed various times, and The Ferrell/Reilly duo is spot-on.
This definitely isn't the greatest comedy ever made, nor the smartest, but I laughed various times, and The Ferrell/Reilly duo is spot-on.
The Cineast's rating:
337
5.4
5.5
Whiteout (2009)
Watched in 3/11/11
This could've been a good movie, it had the potential, but it took the cliche ridden/easy way out, and it was only suspenseful for a couple scenes, maybe.
This could've been a good movie, it had the potential, but it took the cliche ridden/easy way out, and it was only suspenseful for a couple scenes, maybe.
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