Poor acting ambushes a mediocre story. This film was a piece of poorly acted, anti-war propaganda designed to vilify the evil US government from damned near opening sequence to final credit. Not once did we find a positive veteran character, seemingly the entire unit returns from Iraq a bunch of drunk, wife-beating baby-killers. Yes, if you are a veteran of any … [Read more...] about Stop-Loss
Drama
The Last House on the Left
"Something he'll never see again." From the very beginning of this film you will notice two very important things, yes, the villainous gang leader is called Krug (Garret Dillahunt), but therein ends the comparison to the striped sweater-wearing bogeyman, Freddy. And while this Krug doesn't have a wicked set of press-on nails to rend your flesh from bone, his … [Read more...] about The Last House on the Left
Phoebe in Wonderland
Jump. Yes, you read correctly - Phoebe in Wonderland. Not to be confused with another girl named Alice. From the beginning, I was expecting it to be some twisted bastardization or re-imagining of Charles Lutwidge Dodgson's Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, but was delighted it was not. Instead, we are introduced to a young girl named Phoebe Lichten (Elle Fanning - yes, … [Read more...] about Phoebe in Wonderland
Defiance
Edward Zwick does not disappoint in his newest epic direction, Defiance starring Daniel Craig (James Bond, Casino Royale & Quantum of Solace), Liev Schreiber and Jamie Bell (King Kong, Flags of our Fathers, Jumper). The movie gives us a glimpse of the struggles of survival, humanity, and loyalty as Three Bielski brothers, Tuvia, Alexander, and Asael manage to escape into … [Read more...] about Defiance
The Wrestler
The Wrestler focuses on Randy "The Ram" Robinson (Mickey Rourke) at the end of his 20 year wrestling career. Hampered by a heart attack and told he shouldn't wrestle unless he wants to die from his weakened heart, he retires and attempts to reconnect with his estranged daughter, Stephanie (Evan Rachel Wood) and live a normal life. Unfortunately, it's never as easy as it … [Read more...] about The Wrestler
