The Martian

What can I say? This is a brilliant movie from start to finish. Damon is wonderful, the script flows evenly, and it doesn't feel two hours and twenty minutes long at all. There's no question this is indeed an Oscar film - it's bold and brilliantly executed from start to finish. Here's to hoping I see more films like this. 5/5

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The Monuments Men

A solid Clooney drama that hits all the notes I expected with a nice lot of comedy to boot. Well done. 4/5

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Elysium

Too long, sappy as hell & way too political, this long whine about white privilege got old fast & made no sense. 2/5

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Promised Land

This would have been a far better movie it is wasn't based on such horseshit. As it stands, good, not great. 3/5

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Contagion

This Soderbergh thriller is engrossing, suspenseful, well written & well executed - I've nothing bad to say. 4/5

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We Bought a Zoo

What's happened to Cameron Crowe? This, like "Elizabethtown", is painfully average with very good acting. Meh. 3/5


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The Adjustment Bureau

This movie got a SERIOUSLY bad rap, but I found it intriguing, engrossing & very fulfilling. Well done! 4/5

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True Grit (2010)

The Coen's stylish & sturdy remake is beautifully shot & magnificently acted - this is my favorite of 2010 I think. 5/5

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