Blank's FB Reviews, Year 4!

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November:

November 7-9:

Chuck Norris and Liam Neeson vs. the Abominable Snowman: 8/10

Although not as good as the original with some of its satire being overdone, Chuck Norris and Liam Neeson prove to be quite the action stars yet again, and the addition of Jackie Chan to the cast adds some really cool fights.

The Nutcracker and the Mouse King: 3.5/10

The sad thing about The Nutcracker and the Mouse King is that if it had a larger budget, it could’ve been a nice little Christmas movie, although forgettable. However, as it is, it is unforgettable, as the animation is incredibly ugly.

November 14-16:

Kardashians! World’s Greatest Family: 0/10

Why? Just why?

The Triple Nickels: 8.5/10

The Triple Nickels didn’t do much for me with its blatant Oscar bait, but Terrence Howard’s performance is not to be missed.

Never Say Goodbye: 8/10

The first thing you need to know about Never Say Goodbye is that its budget is insanely high, about $75 million more than Allen’s usual work. I honestly am marking off half a point just because of the budget. However, the movie is a typically great Woody Allen movie, with great performances from all the cast members. Michael Caine is a standout. Definitely a good time, and worth seeing.

November 21-23:

Insurgent: 8.5/10

Insurgent is a great movie, with great acting, and another good script. However, it doesn’t reach the heights of the original film.

November 26-30:

Citizen Hughes: 9/10

While Citizen Hughes does not include Nolan’s finest script due to its episodic tone, it remains fascinating thanks to the expert direction, fantastic cinematography and brilliant acting by Carrey and Modine.

The Sketchbook: 8.5/10

The Sketchbook is really cute and really funny, and a must-see for any family. The only issue is the final act didn’t seem quite as polished as the first two.

Wenan: 8.5/10

Wenan proves to be a highly ambitious film that both succeeds and fails at its goals. However, it is definitely worth seeing to form your own opinion, and also to see the glorious 70mm cinematography.

Month Ranking

1. Citizen Hughes

2. Wenan

3. The Triple Nickels

4. The Sketchbook

5. Insurgent

6. Never Say Goodbye

7. Chuck Norris and Liam Neeson vs. the Abominable Snowman

8. The Nutcracker and the Mouse King

9. Kardashians! World's Greatest Family

Edited September 14, 2012 by Blankments

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December:

December 5-7:

La Bourrage Marron: 2.5/10

Out of the French films to be bring to America, why this one? La Bourrage Marron has a terrible script, ranging from the nonsensical, to the plain bad.

Death of a Salesman: 8.5/10

Death of a Salesman doesn’t do anything creative with the source material, but the ensemble cast does a great job keeping it a good movie, and a real Oscar contender.

The Road Home: 9.5/10

The Road Home has a fantastic script, great direction, and overall is one of the best movies of the year. A must-see.

December 12-14:

The Bellringer of Notre Dame: 8/10

The Bellringer of Notre Dame feels a bit too much of a retread of the Disney film at points, but it is saved by the masterful performances of Anne Hathaway and Christopher Lee, along with its stunning cinematography.

Ready, Player One: 8.5/10

Ready, Player One is a thrilling sci-fi movie that can be quite humorous as well. Plus, DAVID TENNANT.

December 19-21:

Alesia: 8.5/10

Although I’m not one for the historical epic, Alesia is still a good movie with excellent action and direction with phenomenal acting.

A Series of Unfortunate Events: 8/10

A Series of Unfortunate Events feels like two films forced into one, but Gary Oldman is an exquisite Count Olaf, and the rest of the cast holds up pretty well.

Miracle Kids: 9/10

While it does border on the sentimental at points, Miracle Kids is a great drama that makes you think. Oliver Stone returns to form with this, a true Oscar contender.

December 25-28:

Lord Madship: 8.5/10

Lord Madship can’t really decide what its tone is, but Michael Fassbender is a terrific Bond, and the action is exciting. Plus, there’s David Tennant.

In the Line of Service: 7/10

In the Line of Service has great acting and direction, but I just didn’t feel the direction of the story. Still worth seeing.

Month Ranking

1. The Road Home

2. Miracle Kids

3. Ready, Player One

4. Lord Madship

5. Alesia

6. Death of a Salesman

7. The Bellringer of Notre Dame

8. A Series of Unfortunate Events

9. In the Line of Service

10. La Bourrage Marron

Monthly Averages

July: 6.5

August: 6.6

September: 5.5

October: 5.1

November: 6.9

December: 7.8

[Blankments]

Year 4 in Review

(The ones that count are the ones that include my films; the ones that don't are just for fun.)

Bottom 10 Films of Year 4
10. La Bourrage Marron
9. Service
8. Pippi Longstocking
7. Madea's Valentine
6. Lake of the Psychopaths
5. Call Me Maybe
4. Maz3
3. Six Souls 3D
2. Kardashians!: World's Greatest Family
1. The Vast Dark Part III: The Execution

Bottom 10 Films of Year 4 Excluding My Films
10. The Nutcracker and the Mouse King
9. Mermaid
8. Service
7. Pippi Longstocking
6. Madea's Valentine
5. Lake of the Psychopaths
4. Maz3
3. Six Souls 3D
2. Kardashians!: World's Greatest Family
1. The Vast Dark Part III: The Execution

Top 25 of Year 4
25. Death of a Salesman
24. Pokemon: Rise of the Rockets
23. Alesia
22. The Flash
21. The Sketchbook
20. Once Upon a Mattress
19. Lord Madship
18. The Triple Nickels
17. Booster Gold
16. Ready, Player One
15. Best Friends Forever
14. On the Set
13. Taking Names
12. Student Film
11. Wenan
10. Citizen Hughes
9. Sylvarius
8. The Last Six
7. Nirvana
6. The Glass Castle
5. Divisions
4. Miracle Kids
3. The Road Home
2. The Good Die Young
1. Spark

Top 25 of Year 4 Excluding My Films
25. Martian Manhunter
24. Our City
23. Never Say Goodbye
22. The Flowers of Arvika
21. Insurgent
20. Death of a Salesman
19. Pokemon: Rise of the Rockets
18. Alesia
17. The Sketchbook
16. Once Upon a Mattress
15. The Triple Nickels
14. Ready, Player One
13. Best Friends Forever
12. On the Set
11. Taking Names
10. Student Film
9. Wenan
8. Sylvarius
7. Nirvana
6. The Glass Castle
5. Divisions
4. Miracle Kids
3. The Road Home
2. The Good Die Young
1. Spark

Thanks for reading!

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TGDY and Sylvarius

But then there's you dropping Alesia down that low...

Edited September 15, 2012 by 4815162342

[Ezen Baklattan]

Top 25 of Year 4

21. The Sketchbook

20. Once Upon a Mattress

16. Ready, Player One

15. Best Friends Forever

14. On the Set

13. Taking Names

12. Student Film

6. The Glass Castle

Awesome!

1. Spark

Thanks, Blankments! This is brilliant! Edited September 15, 2012 by Spaghetti