Brick... Indie film, I think. Fairly good, somewhat predictable but Lucas Haas is one creepy dude. Interesting plot twists. Drugs, violence, high school drama and gangs... with Joseph Gordon-Levitt and Lucas Haas. Funny combination. I liked it, though. 7/10 for some of the parts that were completely unrealistic for high schoolers.
The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift... First, I was looking for entertainment and won't comment on the plot, which was very predictable and classic Asian themed. Annoying Southern boy challenges Yakuza nephew over a girl and bragging rights. But the driving was awesome and the special effects were realistic most of the time. Which is difficult in a movie with people hauling tail on the road all the time. 8/10... lost points because of the flipping obnoxious fake Southern accent.
Pirates 2 It was entertaining and the special effects were great. Yes, it was too long, but tolerable, unlike say...
Alexander. Anyone else recognize the sea monster from the 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea ride at Disney World? Kracken was almost identical to the art on the walls as you waited in line for the ride. It used to be my favorite ride before they replaced it with Ariel's Photo-riffic Water Playground. I also appreciate the way that the movies continue to recreate scenes from the ride at Disney... I laughed every time they showed Tortuga. The dog, the pigs, and the prostitutes running in circles. Classic. 8/10
The Devil Wears Prada Definite disappointment. I loved the book and how sarcastic the tone was throughout. Miranda was pure evil in the novel. In the movie, she was Cruella de Ville. Bland. 5/10
Hitman I love Jet Li. He always ends up playing the innocent that doesn't want to hurt anyone, but kicks serious ass anyway. Loved the clean fighting. 7/10
Candy Weird Australian movie about heroin. Heath Ledger is strangely convincing as a junkie. Realistic depiction. 7/10
Lots of other Jet Li's including
Legend of the Red Dragon (loved the kid, funky costumes, great exhibition of skills--8/10),
Swordsman II (again, great skills, traditional storyline--7/10), and
The Evil Cult (truly bizarre but entertaining--8/10).
Okay. Done for now. I've been laid up with an arm injury. Nothing else to do.
