Hacksaw Ridge

I don't know what I can say about this film other than it's without a doubt one of the finest WWII movies ever made. Gibson's direction was nothing short of transcendent. There is a stylization to the movie that seemed a bit strange in the pre-war first hour, but that blossomed in the second, creating a world so tangible I felt I was there. The violence was extreme and very real, shot in an unflinching way that was very honest and more than a little disturbing. There are so many outstanding visual sequences that I was breathtaken by them. Andrew Garfield is simply outstanding in this role, and all the supporting actors were marvelous. The story is incredibly real and very true to reality. It's a stunning story of bravery, and one that humbled me incredibly. This is a fantastic film, worthy of being nominated for everything it was and more. 5/5

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Kidnapping Mr. Heineken

This was a fascinating picture but I wanted more information & character development. Good, not great. 3/5

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Cake

Continuing the tradition of Oscar tragedies this year comes "Cake", a tragic yet darkly funny drama. The movie is excellent, but the Oscar travesty here is that Jennifer Ansiton, who will likely never get a richer, more complex, and meaty role as this, was utterly amazing, and, yet, was not nominated. I wish I knew what drugs the Academy was on this year, I truly do, because this was a truly life-changing performance by Aniston and it should have been recognized. A wonderful film. 4.5/5

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Man on a Ledge

A perfectly serviceable heist film with good direction - just utterly predictable & non-believable. Good enough 3/5


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Last Night

Possibly the best & most realistic film about infidelity I've yet seen - wonderfully acted & just heartbreaking. 4/5

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The Debt

The performances in this thriller were top notch, but I felt the story was a bit over-focused on the past. I'm mixed. 3/5

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Clash of the Titans (2010)

Worthington, Fiennes & the Kraken alone make the changes worthwhile IMHO. I actually liked this. 3/5

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