2011
This is a lovely documentary about a cowboy named "Buck," who holds training clinics for horses and people with horses. He "breaks" colts in a NICE, RESPECTFUL way, rather than being violent or using fear to get them to obey. He is so connected with the horses. The documentary is largely about Buck and his life, but there are also some heartbreaking horse stories. I might have cried.
I highly recommend this movie. Though I am vegan and have some opinions about "using" horses, Buck's story is an interesting and heartfelt one, and the film is just really well-made.
A
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Midnight In Paris
2011
Starring: Owen Wilson, Rachel McAdams, Marion Cotillard
Directed/Written by: Woody Allen
I don't usually like Woody Allen all that much, but this was pretty cute. It has a very clear message: everyone wishes they could live back in "the good old days." It's great hipster commentary on blind nostalgia. Owen Wilson is the perfect "Woody Allen." A much BETTER Woody Allen, I think. Rachel McAdams is a bitch, which I love. It brings me back to her Mean Girls days. Marion Cotillard is so gorgeous I want to cry.
All in all, a cute movie for literary types. If you are annoyed by pretentious literary stuff, don't see it.
B+
Starring: Owen Wilson, Rachel McAdams, Marion Cotillard
Directed/Written by: Woody Allen
I don't usually like Woody Allen all that much, but this was pretty cute. It has a very clear message: everyone wishes they could live back in "the good old days." It's great hipster commentary on blind nostalgia. Owen Wilson is the perfect "Woody Allen." A much BETTER Woody Allen, I think. Rachel McAdams is a bitch, which I love. It brings me back to her Mean Girls days. Marion Cotillard is so gorgeous I want to cry.
All in all, a cute movie for literary types. If you are annoyed by pretentious literary stuff, don't see it.
B+
Bridesmaids
2011
Starring: Kristen Wiig, Rose Byrne and Maya Rudolph
This movie is so freaking funny. I saw it twice. It's heartfelt, wonderfully cast, and has some of the funniest scenes I have ever seen. The characters are very relatable, and although it seems like a chick flick, there's enough ridiculous raunch for dudes to love it, too.
A
Starring: Kristen Wiig, Rose Byrne and Maya Rudolph
This movie is so freaking funny. I saw it twice. It's heartfelt, wonderfully cast, and has some of the funniest scenes I have ever seen. The characters are very relatable, and although it seems like a chick flick, there's enough ridiculous raunch for dudes to love it, too.
A
African Cats
2011
This is a Disney documentary about a family of cheetahs and a couple of lion prides. It is narrated by Samuel L. Jackson, and I really wanted him to talk about "muthafucking African cats," but he didn't. It's beautifully shot, but it's also really cheesy, manipulative, and anthropomorphic. Please, don't speak for animals. Just don't.
It's really amazing what high-tech cinematography can do these days, though!
B-
This is a Disney documentary about a family of cheetahs and a couple of lion prides. It is narrated by Samuel L. Jackson, and I really wanted him to talk about "muthafucking African cats," but he didn't. It's beautifully shot, but it's also really cheesy, manipulative, and anthropomorphic. Please, don't speak for animals. Just don't.
It's really amazing what high-tech cinematography can do these days, though!
B-
Scream 4
2011
Starring: Emma Roberts, Neve Campbell, Courtney Cox
I liked this so much!!! I saw it twice. It was so much fun, especially for movie-lovers. There were great references to the original Scream Trilogy, which I love, and it was very self-reflexive about horror movie conventions. This is exactly what you want in a teen horror flick. Campy and scary and even downright funny!
A
Starring: Emma Roberts, Neve Campbell, Courtney Cox
I liked this so much!!! I saw it twice. It was so much fun, especially for movie-lovers. There were great references to the original Scream Trilogy, which I love, and it was very self-reflexive about horror movie conventions. This is exactly what you want in a teen horror flick. Campy and scary and even downright funny!
A
Paul
2011
Starring: Seth Rogan, Simon Pegg, Nick Frost
Directed by: Greg Mottola
I liked this more than most British-y Simon Pegg/Nick Frost movies, but it was really lackluster. It was trying too hard to be sweet, and therefore failed, in my opinion, to be funny.
C+
Starring: Seth Rogan, Simon Pegg, Nick Frost
Directed by: Greg Mottola
I liked this more than most British-y Simon Pegg/Nick Frost movies, but it was really lackluster. It was trying too hard to be sweet, and therefore failed, in my opinion, to be funny.
C+
The Lincoln Lawyer
2011
Starring: Matthew McConaughey, Ryan Phillipe, Marisa Tomei, William H. Macy
This movie was fine. Pretty much like watching a movie version of Damages/Law and Order. Interesting enough for TV, but not really movie-worthy. And the fact that his office is his car has nothing to do with anything, except for giving a role to a kindly, young black man, who plays his driver.
C+
Starring: Matthew McConaughey, Ryan Phillipe, Marisa Tomei, William H. Macy
This movie was fine. Pretty much like watching a movie version of Damages/Law and Order. Interesting enough for TV, but not really movie-worthy. And the fact that his office is his car has nothing to do with anything, except for giving a role to a kindly, young black man, who plays his driver.
C+
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