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The Dark Knight (2008)
First 15 minutes was stupid. Didn't watch the rest
Started to watch on flight to Asia. After 15 minutes went back to listening to music. Just a bunch of cartoon characters in tons of makeup shooting each other. Why did the movie open with two guys sliding down a tight rope stretched from one high rise to another. If they could have rigged the tight rope in the first place why did they need the tight rope to get to their destination? How did the get-away school bus get inside the bank in the first place? Does a procession of school buses always go by that bank at the same time everyday? And what's with all the amazement of Heath Ledger's acting? With all makeup and gee whiz camera angles anyone who liked this movie would be amazed at anyone who played the Joker. At least I didn't have to pay to find out what a disappointment this was.
No Country for Old Men (2007)
Finally.. a movie worth watching
Among the wasteland of costumed superheros and sappy 20 something romances between Ken and Barbie here stands a movie with believable characters, a worthwhile story, and some suspense. If you're looking for a happy ending where the good guy triumphs over unbelievable odds or some kind of warm and fuzzy moral to take away then this is probably not your movie. If you're looking for something exciting and unpredictable with some really good performances, something halfway believable, then this movie may be for you. From the first scene until the last there wasn't a time when I felt there was filler being added. Although Tommy Lee Jones and Josh Brolin did great job this movie wouldn't have been the hit it is without Javier Bardem's portrayal of the psychopathic killer, Chigurh. His screen presence, facial expressions, vocal cadence, and mannerisms all made me believe he was either a fantastic actor or I wouldn't want to caught alone with him while he was in one of his moods. I'm sure the Coen brothers had something to do with bringing such a menacing character to life and casting has to be thanked for picking the right man for this job too. Anyway, it was refreshing to see what could pass as "the good guy" (Llewelyn Moss) being told he was out of his league and not believing it then getting unceremoniously whacked. Thank you Coen brothers for another really good movie!
Bad Santa (2003)
Every bad joke had landing lights. Nothing funny.
Ask three naughty third graders to write a script involving and drunken santa and a thieving side kick and there you have it. Make sure to give it an R rating to attract more teens. Plenty of cussing, screwing, and vomiting. No plot but who needs one? My only fear is they left it open so there might be a sequeal. At least I won't make the same mistake twice.
The Royal Tenenbaums (2001)
Like watching grass grow.
Spent the first half waiting (then hoping) for it to get better. Spent the last half waiting for it to end. Could the Gwyneth Paltrow character wake up just once? The story had to be told in a movie because no one would finish it otherwise.