In the Name of the King

DUMP
This didn't work for me. I had higher expectations for it. Even when I was watching it, I keep trying to convince myself it will get better, but sadly it doesn't get better. This is like a low budget Lord of Rings. The dialogue was horrible, and there were miniature ore battles. I'm always waiting for the special effects and the displays of magical powers from the character but it never comes. The woman warrior was dressed in amazing armor, but her display of magical powers were so disappointing. Also, Jason Stratham wores worn rags throughout the movie. That's horrible in a beautiful land.

Dan in Real Life

DUMP
This was really boring for a great comedian like Steve Carrell. It's just about a family gathering in the woods, and there wasn't much character development or anything funny at all. I give this a thumbs down.

Iron Man

BUY
This is probably the best Marvel hero done on the big screen. Iron Man looked great and there is plenty of action to keep you interested. The dialogue is okay, but you'll be too focused on the heart pounding music and excitement.

The Assassination of Jesse James

DUMP
This film drags on with Brad Pitt and it's a disappointment. There's a good story to tell, but it really dull on the big screen. There isn't much action, and it looks like a low budget cowboy movie.

Charlie Wilson's War

RENT
With Toms Hanks and Julie Roberts, any movie is good, but this one is mediocre at best. The story just isn't there, and it's kind of boring for a movie with so many A list celebrities. I forgot to mention Phillip Seymour Hoffman is even there. This must have been a political made movie.

I Am Legend

RENT
This definitely could have been better with Will Smith. I thought it would be more like Armageddon, where the world has ended and they find a way to survive. However, this is more like Resident Evil or a zombie movie. That's disappointing. It spoils the whole mystery of things.

Michael Clayton

RENT
This definitely could have been better. It had lots of potential but it was all wasted. It had a great story but they didn't do much with it. George Clooney is always in boring films. I don't know why.

American Gangster

RENT
Denzel Washington is good as usual, but this film could have been a top seller. Now it's only mediocre. It needed a better story and more action. It seems that not much is going on, even though he is head of the mafia. It should be more like the Godfather.

In the Valley of Elah

RENT
Great acting by Tommy Lee Jones and Charlize Theron in a film about the sad state of the United States. Based on the current Iraqi war, soldiers are coming home and they are totally screwed up mentally. You hear stories of this in the news everyday, but I don't know if people realized that it is a critical issue.

StarDust

BUY
I didn't expect this to be a great film, but it takes you into a fantastic voyage. Great scenery and great music. It probably helps that Richard DeNiro is in it too. I doubt that he will let one of his films turn into shambles. If you love Lord of the Rings, this is another epic adventure for you.

Hollywoodland

DUMP
What a complete waste. I had high expectations for this one and I was really disappointed. How they can make the story of Superman boring is beyond me. You got actors like Adrian Brody and Ben Affleck, and it still is boring.

Knocked Up

DUMP
This film is not funny. It's all about raising up a baby and how to grow up to take responsibility. I was expecting a light comedy. Even with all the advertising hype, this film is a waste of time and a big trick.

Mr Woodcock

RENT
This could have been better. This could have had a better story. It was funny, but some of it was just lame and didn't really do it. If you like Billy Bob Thorton, Bad Santa is better than this one.

Dog Bite Dog

DUMP
This is a dark and gloomy movie. Very violent and not very exciting to watch. Lots of killings and brutality that doesn't add up to anything. If you want to see what Edison did before his scandal, take a peek at this one.

Harry Potter and Order Phoenix

RENT
I can't believe this series is still going. Well, it's back again and it's not bad. It's getting old but there's enough new tricks to keep you interested. Big props to the people who create the world because that is what keeps people coming back for more..and maybe the story of Harry Potter.

SuperBad

RENT
There's some funny scenes. It's not bad for a film with no A list celebrities. There's alot of swearing and profanity, so if that's not your stuff, this isn't for you.

We Are Marshall

RENT
It's a true story of a sports team that is lost in a plane accident. A inspirational film about how a school rebuilds a football team that has been long gone. It's not all bad.

Wise Guys Never Die

DUMP
A story of a con artist that is probably not worth watching. There isn't anything exciting, except if you want to watch the famous Wong Jing on the big screen again.

Beowulf

RENT
A nicely done cgi film. It has a great story and takes you into the fantasy voyage of a hero and king. I just don't understand why they want to "lose" such a great piece to animation. I think it would have been so much better if it wasn't digitized. Just use real humans. I'm sure they can find someone that looks like Beowulf. If you watch the extras, it takes alot of effort to digitize a film. I guess the upside is that you can save tons of money.

Blood Brothers

BUY
Amazingly, this turned out to be a real good movie. It really immersed you into the underground world of Shanghai. The visuals and music helps to put you into this world of evil. It would have been even better if they took some time to develop the characters and events. Things were happening at a fast pace and the next thing you know, the village boy was the boss of whole Shanghai. That was just too unbelievable.