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I just got back from a quadruple feature (at the theater from 2:50 to 11:45, including a brief trip to Chick-fil-a).
Harold and Kumar Escape from Guantanamo Bay - 7/10
As a fan of stoner comedies, this was pretty fun. Some of the humor fell flat, and it didn't really live up to White Castle, but the characters and general laid-back mood made up for it.
Horton Hears a Who - 4/10
While the animation was pretty well done, and there were some fun, quirky moments, this still raped Dr. Seuss' cold, dead body.
Leatherheads - 8/10
I don't think I've ever fell in love with the lighting of a movie before, but Clooney's use of some really old-fashioned techniques brought a charming antiquity to the film. The sharp dialogue and smooth (and in some cases, not so smooth) characters added plenty as well to an already charming story.
Deception - 7/10
This one reminded me of Basic Instinct 2, in that it's one of those movies everyone is trashing but I still enjoyed, despite its flaws. The atmosphere and acting is top notch on all counts, but the predictable, by the numbers ending almost ruined what could have been a classic sexual thriller. Still, it was entertaining, and that was all I wanted.
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It's a rare pleasure in this world to get your mind fucked. Usually it's just foreplay.
M.B. Keene
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