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Fright Night, Cowboys & Aliens, Soldier

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I didn't expect to enjoy Fright Night very much. I really enjoyed it. One of the best horror films I've seen this year. Just a lot of fun. 3.75/5

 

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I had heard bad things about Cowboys & Aliens. I didn't think it could be that bad. It's on my list of the worst films of the year. 1.5/5

Soldier

Very early P.T. Anderson film. Soldier is a very simple but very fun movie. There isn't much going on but it has lots of fun doing it. 3.25/5

Margin Call, Adjustment Bureau, Faces in the Crowd, Flypaper

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Margin Call is an interesting look into the recent financial crisis. A list cast brings their game. It tends to be a little theatrical but a solid watch. 3.5/5

 

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Watching Adjustment Bureau for the second time is just as rewarding. 4/5

 

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Faces in the Crowd has an interesting gimmick but lacks a little in the thriller aspect. 3.25/5

 

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Flypaper is a fun comedy but instantly forgettable. 3/5

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

Attack the Block, Red State, The Last Circus

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I loved Attack the Block. It is the movie that Super 8 really wants to be. I can't wait to own it on blu-ray. 4/5

 

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Kevin Smith once again makes my worst of the year list. Red State is total crap. 1/5

 

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The Last Circus took the most convoluted way possible to tell the simplest story. By the time it's over, all the good will is gone and you just want it over. 2/5

 

Satan Hates You, The Scenesters, Repeaters

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Very disappointing parody of Christian shock films. Satan Hates You has lots of potential but never manages to take advantage of it. 1.5/5

 

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The Scenesters sounds great. Killer targets hipsters. The reality is a horrible bore. 1/5

 

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Repeaters is the best of this lot but that's not saying much. I love the Groundhogs Day concept but it falls flat. 2.75/5