Rate the last movie you watched v. 1

I need for a movie to strike a balance between realism, and being interesting.

I just don't like movies about sci-fi, animation, or too action heavy.

i like action, but it's got to look plausable.

Superhero movies are just stupid.

 

Taxi driver
8/10

 

I just watched Palm Springs, the new Lonely Island film on Hulu which was pretty fun. I'd give it an 8/10, maybe even an 8.5.

 

Saving Private Ryan.

8/10

It is a masterpiece

 

Con Air [1997]

Sorry, Nicholas Cage, but this one's a 1.3 for me.

 

Well the standards and factors of grading in this case has to do with individual tastes and perceptions. I used the term "masterpiece" to communicate how I felt about the movie overall.

 

Silence of the Lambs - bbrrrr, forgotten quite how upsetting this was. I saw all the hokey sequels in the cinema, but this is the one that counts. Hopkins manages to stay the right side of hammy, and Jodie Foster is really great. If you've not seen this before, and you like to be scared in that 90s psychological thriller way, this is the best of the lot. Dim the lights, turn off your phone, and enjoy.

 

Silence (2016)
9/10

Almost a perfect movie. It caused me to have many questions about Christianity, missionary work and Japan after watching it. The only issue I had was that the priests were Portuguese but were speaking English. If they were speaking Portuguese then I'd give it 10/10

 

It has been a while!

Last 3 watched:
Priceless (2006) French rom-com. Probably give this one a 6.5/10. I had a few good chuckles. Lead actors were great.

Sabrina (1995) A joy to watch. Very classy and refreshing. 7.5/10. I do recommend!

Big Night (1996) Two Italian brothers running a restaurant in America. One business-minded, the other focused on not Americanizing the menu or recipes. The business is suffering. This film has great dialogue and great acting! And the last half of the film is great!! It's all pretty great. 8.5/10.

 

Official Secrets
7/10

Had never heard of Katharine Gun and since I didn't know her story the ending surprised me. Also had no idea the Observer was originally in favour of the Iraq war. It was a film that reminded me how deceitful George W. Bush and his administration were, and really we shouldn't view him as a hero just because he wasn't as bad as Trump.

 

Thumbs up - I rewatched this about three months ago.

 

The Color Purple - 7/10 but take out the thirty minute 'Steven Spielberg ending' and it's a well done 8/10. Much to recommend in this all around, but Whoopi Goldberg's performance is pretty much a stand out for me.

 

Annihilation 8/10
The movie was beautiful