#123 – The Mule

Billed as an Australian comedy crime caper, this movie is anything but.  This movie is more Midnight Express than Pineapple Express and even though there are a few comedic moments, this is much more of a serious drama than advertised.  That being said, it’s a really good movie and I found myself absorbed into the…

#95 – Inherent Vice

There’s a plot in this movie somewhere and Paul Thomas Anderson dares you to find it. But in looking for it you’ll miss the unique performances, the outstanding music and authentic feel of the film. Don’t get too wrapped up in it and just go along for the trippy ride.  I haven’t seen a PTA…

#64 – Blood Ties

I liked this movie but it never really lives up to it’s impressive cast.  A main story about crime and family that gets too caught up in its side stories and meaningless characters.  Clive Owen and Billy Crudup really put in good work but are letdown by a weak script. Recommend? Yes, but there are…

#56 – Bad Turn Worse

A pretty standard and mediocre crime thriller with decent performances and an alright story.  Everything about this movie is just okay and never really strays one way or the other.  It wasn’t great but it wasn’t horrible either. Recommend? I guess…maybe.

#78 – The Two Faces Of January

An alright crime thriller that does a decent job of keeping the story unpredictable while allowing the actors to play off of each other.  The movie gets better as it goes along and wraps up nicely.  It’s worth a viewing to see Oscar Isaac and Viggo Mortensen who continue to work at a stellar level.…