Filed under: comedy

Beginners, Jane Eyre, TT3D: Closer to the Edge

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Beginners is an amazing film. The time shifting and non-linear storytelling add depth and bring the story to life. 4/5

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Jane Eyre is much better than it has any right to be. I normally don't really care for costume dramas but it's very well done. 4/5

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TT3d: Closer to the Edge is a compelling look into a freakishly dangerous race. A couple of people died while filming the race. 3.75/5

Our Idiot Brother, Quills, Too Much Pussy

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Despite the excellent cast, Our Idiot Brother doesn't work as a comedy or a drama. It skirts the edges of both and fails on both counts. 2.5/5

 

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I haven't seen Quills since it's initial theatrical release. It doesn't hold up very well. It's about 15 minutes too long. 2.5/5

 

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Too Much Pussy is an odd documentary about a group of feminist artists as they travel around Europe. More of a curiosity piece than anything. Hard to recommend. 3/5

Crazy Stupid Love, The Hangover 2, Tomboy

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Crazy Stupid Love is probably the best rom-com I've seen this year. It's surprisingly fun and sentimental. 4/5

 

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The Hangover 2 might be one of the worst comedies I've seen this year. Just disappointing on every level. 2/5

 

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Tomboy is a crap rom-com from the 80's. Super light on story and totally pointless. It does have great nudity but that doesn't really help the film much. 2/5

The Lavender Hill Mob, Invasion of the Body Snatchers, The Burning

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The Lavender Hill Mob is a classic Ealing Comedy that is quite enjoyable. Most people don't remember that Alec Guiness is a very talented comedic actor and he does great things here. 4/5

 

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The 70's Invasion of the Body Snatcher is one of the best 70's horror films and one of the best horror films ever. It holds up incredibly well. Love it. 4/5

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The Burning is the best slasher film ever made. It's a perfect example of how to make a slasher film. 4.75/5

Horrible Bosses, Green Lantern, Source Code

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Horrible Bosses isn't a film I would have paid to see in theaters but at home, it's a great time. So far the funniest comedy I've seen this year. 4/5

 

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On second viewing, Green Latern was pretty boring. I couldn't finish it, but the extended edition does fill in some plot holes. 2.25/5

 

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Saw Source Code for the second time and damn is it good. It will probably be in my best of the year. 4/5

Bellflower, Der Sandmann, Norwegian Ninja

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Bellflower just shot to the top of my favorite films of the year list. It's almost impossible to describe but it's damn impressive. 4.5/5

 

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Der Sandmann is one of the most unusual rom-com's I've seen and certainly the best one I've seen in years. 4/5

 

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I think being Norwegian or Scandinavia would make this a lot of fun. Not being either, I didn't find Norwegian Ninja that enjoyable. 2/5

The Guard, Bridesmaids, Square Grouper

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Very Irish film. The Guard is funny but I think if you're from the UK, I think you'll really love it. 3.5/5

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Bridesmaids might be the biggest disappointment of the year for me. After hearing so many good things, I found it surprisingly unfunny. 2/5

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Square Grouper is a decent documentary about pot trafficking in Florida from the 70's up to present. Worth a watch not nothing amazing. 3.5/5