The Big Short

I admit I wasn't expecting much from this Oscar nominated picture - it seemed on the surface to be pandering to the Oscar crowd far too much. I was shocked to be pulled into it's style and substance almost immediately. This is a tremendously good film, buoyed by truly exceptional acting all the way around. The direction was smart and sleek, and I even loved the fourth-wall breaks. This was a truly outstanding film worthy of the nomination it got, and that was rare last year in my opinion. A great film. 5/5

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Out of the Furnace

All the acting in this, especially that by Bale, was top-notched & the plot kept at a slow boil. Well done! 4/5

Out of the Furnace on Netflix

American Hustle

My 3rd 2014 Best Picture nominee & it was BY FAR the best with note-perfect acting all around. Fantastic! 5/5

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The Fighter

Leo was brilliant. Bale was TRANSCENDENT. Wahlberg was flat & lilfeless & took the movie down a notch or two. 3.5/5

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