Film Log
The purpose of this list is to keep track of the films I see in the order I see them.
Started 31st May 2016
Ratings key:
1: Appalling
2: Horrible
3: Very Bad
4: Bad
5: Average
6: Fine
7: Good
8: Very Good
9: Great
10: Masterpiece
Started 31st May 2016
Ratings key:
1: Appalling
2: Horrible
3: Very Bad
4: Bad
5: Average
6: Fine
7: Good
8: Very Good
9: Great
10: Masterpiece
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- DirectorPaul McGuiganStarsDaniel RadcliffeJames McAvoyJessica Brown FindlayTold from Igor's perspective, we see the troubled young assistant's dark origins, his redemptive friendship with the young medical student Viktor Von Frankenstein, and become eyewitnesses to the emergence of how Frankenstein became the man - and the legend - we know today.7/10 - Good.
An enticing take on the tale. A brilliant role to see Daniel Radcliffe bring to life and also a great performance by James McAvoy. The 3rd act of the film seemed a bit rushed but was for the most part understandable due to a certain content that it was expected to produce not quite being the point of this film in particular. - DirectorScott CooperStarsJohnny DeppBenedict CumberbatchDakota JohnsonThe true story of Whitey Bulger, the brother of a state senator and the most infamous violent criminal in the history of South Boston, who became an FBI informant to take down a Mafia family invading his turf.7/10 - Good.
Intense. Johnny Depp clearly embodied the unpredictability of this character. The whole cast was great. Found it a bit hard to follow sometimes due to most of the dialogue being a mixture between incessant swearing and economic political squabble that I had to rewind and hear it again to understand what they were talking about; but that's not a negative thing, it's just my ability to focus. Complementary score. - DirectorMatt ReevesStarsMike VogelJessica LucasLizzy CaplanA group of friends venture deep into the streets of New York on a rescue mission during a rampaging monster attack.7/10 - Good.
Surreal due to its realism. Seemed like a milestone as a project. Wonderfully shot. Great acting. Honestly a bit lacklustre in terms of narrative and development. Giacchino's Ifukube-homage ballad piece at the end made me laugh because it was so ridiculously well composed that it literally out-drama'd its own film. - DirectorJosh BooneStarsShailene WoodleyAnsel ElgortNat WolffHazel and Gus are teenagers who meet at a cancer support group and fall in love. They both share the same acerbic wit and a love of books, especially "An Imperial Affliction", so they embark on a journey to visit an author in Amsterdam.7/10 - Good.
Great cast. Well-executed themes. A bit too much emotional-milking to the point where I was like "why does everyone keep crying about things?", but not enough to ruin the humanity of the narrative. - DirectorDan TrachtenbergStarsJohn GoodmanMary Elizabeth WinsteadJohn Gallagher Jr.A young woman is held in an underground bunker by a man who insists that a hostile event has left the surface of the Earth uninhabitable.8/10 - Very Good.
This was wonderfully structured. Really understood the art of tension and how to delicately build a thriller. - DirectorKevin ReynoldsStarsJoseph FiennesTom FeltonPeter FirthIn 33 AD, a Roman Tribune in Judea is tasked to find the missing body of Jesus Christ, who rose from the dead.7/10 - Good.
I particularly liked this as a theological film, including the attention to realism, accuracy and detail, especially considering the era etc. It was also touching and showcased inner-struggle in a very strong and human manner. - DirectorHarold RamisStarsBill MurrayAndie MacDowellChris ElliottA narcissistic, self-centered weatherman finds himself in a time loop on Groundhog Day.7/10 - Good.
Feel-good sentimental classic. Cleverly put together. Had enough variety to give the film substance despite the nature of its concept. Ending didn't make much sense but the film wasn't really supposed to so I'm not complaining. - DirectorChris DowlingStarsKristoffer PolahaDavid DeSanctisMcKaley MillerA baseball player whose professional career was cut short due to his personal problems is suddenly awakened and invigorated by a young-man with Down syndrome who works at the local grocery store.6/10 - Fine.
A feel-good film. Simple and sweet. - DirectorRobert HallStarsRobert EnglundFiona DourifFelisha TerrellA doctor works to cure patients suffering from crippling phobias by placing them inside his invention, which induces and controls hallucinations.5/10 - Average.
A bit disappointing. The concept was really cool but its execution was a bit convoluted and riddled with futile subplots. - DirectorPeter SohnStarsJeffrey WrightFrances McDormandMaleah Nipay-PadillaIn a world where dinosaurs and humans live side-by-side, an Apatosaurus named Arlo makes an unlikely human friend.7/10 - Good.
Bit of a tear-jerker, pixar doing what pixar does. Samey formula, at times I felt like I was just watching a bunch of other disney films compiled into one, but regardless the formula works so I still ended up enjoying it. Crazily realistic scenery. - DirectorChad StahelskiStarsKeanu ReevesMichael NyqvistAlfie AllenAn ex-hitman comes out of retirement to track down the gangsters who killed his dog and stole his car.7/10 - Good.
The action in this film was so well-directed. Virtually no shaky cam. Stunts creatively shot and performed in view by Keanu himself. Entertaining, funny subtle humour. Good emotional conveyance. A true action film. - DirectorPaul FeigStarsMelissa McCarthyRose ByrneJude LawA desk-bound CIA analyst volunteers to go undercover to infiltrate the world of a deadly arms dealer and prevent diabolical global disaster.Extended Cut.
6/10 - Fine.
Made me laugh out loud sometimes. Simple plot, well executed. Great cast. The only reason I didn't rate this higher is just because 'cringe-humour' isn't really my thing. - DirectorRob LettermanStarsJack BlackDylan MinnetteOdeya RushA teenager teams up with the daughter of young-adult horror author R.L. Stine after the writer's imaginary demons are set free on the town of Madison, Delaware.5/10 - Average.
Found myself waiting for this to finish. Outdated narrational tropes and cgi. Acting wasn't bad there just wasn't much leeway. Score-wise it had its brief moments but I could tell that Danny Elfman was struggling to save this film half the time. - DirectorQuentin TarantinoStarsSamuel L. JacksonKurt RussellJennifer Jason LeighIn the dead of a Wyoming winter, a bounty hunter and his prisoner find shelter in a cabin currently inhabited by a collection of nefarious characters.9/10 - Great.
This was very Tarantino. Entertaining, all actors were brilliant. Kept me hooked the whole time. Thoughtful themes. Preferred this to 'Pulp Fiction'. Great score. - DirectorDanny BoyleStarsEwan McGregorEwen BremnerJonny Lee MillerRenton, deeply immersed in the Edinburgh drug scene, tries to clean up and get out despite the allure of drugs and the influence of friends.8/10 - Very Good.
The grimey realism of this was great. The cast were extremely believable to the point where sometimes it hit me in a bad spot. The themes and morals were executed very cleverly. - DirectorCyrus NowrastehStarsAdam Greaves-NealVincent WalshSara LazzaroTells the story of Jesus Christ at age seven as he and his family depart Egypt to return home to Nazareth. Told from his childhood perspective, it follows young Jesus as he grows into his religious identity.5/10 - Average.
Touching narrative, poorly executed. Literally fell asleep on my couch half way through, had to force myself to watch the second half when I woke up. The actors didn't seem very well directed, particularly noticeable in Adam Greaves-Neal and Sara Lazzaro. White-washed, one-dimensional and unrealistic (except for Sean Bean he was great). The score guided the film along well but was for the most part uneventful. - DirectorJean-Marc ValléeStarsMatthew McConaugheyJennifer GarnerJared LetoIn 1985 Dallas, electrician and hustler Ron Woodroof works around the system to help AIDS patients get the medication they need after he is diagnosed with the disease.8/10 - Very Good.
This was intense. Startling performances from Matthew McConaughey and Jared Leto who obviously went through drastic changes for their roles. I thought the theme of characters' journeys and the way they change etc was showcased really well in this film. Don't really have much negative to say. - DirectorSteven SpielbergStarsMark RylanceRuby BarnhillPenelope WiltonAn orphan little girl befriends a benevolent giant who takes her to Giant Country, where they attempt to stop the man-eating giants that are invading the human world.7/10 - Good.
Heart-warming execution. Although the motion capture cgi didn’t blend in with the live-action environments very well and sometimes created a bit of a disconnect for me, it was still very beautiful so I didn’t mind so much. Ruby Barnhill’s acting seemed sub-par at times but not enough to be unempathisable. Moving music from John Williams as always. A cute film overall. - DirectorJohn WellsStarsBradley CooperSienna MillerDaniel BrühlAdam Jones is a chef who destroyed his career with drugs and diva behavior. He cleans up and returns to London, determined to redeem himself by spearheading a top restaurant that can gain three Michelin stars.8/10 - Very Good.
Wonderfully made, considering that there was a lot going on that was still concentrated and executed comprehensively via skilful directing and camerawork. The actors’ performances in this film struck me, very believable. Really showcases how *beep* crazy master chefs need to be in their culture, almost idiot-savants in their own right. The score was very interesting, there were a lot of compositional decisions that I as a film composer myself would personally not have made, yet it somehow still worked extremely well. - DirectorTom GianasRoss ShumanStarsNick SwardsonMila KunisBob OdenkirkTwo best friends set out to rescue their pal after he's accidentally dragged to hell.7/10 - Good.
Not bad, loved the dark humour but the sex humour felt a bit overused at times. Seemed somewhat B-grade yet very well done for what it was, I think there were a few arcs in the story that could've taken much cleverer turns. Brilliant voice acting, art styles and characters designs. The score guided the film along well. - DirectorBen FalconeStarsMelissa McCarthyKristen BellPeter DinklageA titan of industry is sent to prison after she's caught insider trading. When she emerges ready to rebrand herself as America's latest sweetheart, not everyone she screwed over is so quick to forgive and forget.6/10 - Fine.
Light comedy, made me chuckle. Had a lot of heart put into it. Pretty well done overall, the chemistry between all the actors was brilliant. Felt like it delivered what it was supposed to. Nothing particularly profound but a feel-good film. - DirectorZack SnyderStarsBen AffleckHenry CavillAmy AdamsBatman is manipulated by Lex Luthor to fear Superman. Superman´s existence is meanwhile dividing the world and he is framed for murder during an international crisis. The heroes clash and force the neutral Wonder Woman to reemerge.Ultimate Edition.
6/10 - Fine.
Started off so enticing, gradually entered the realm of mediocrity. Very epic, but dragged. The action scenes sometimes got a bit boring as their artistic direction and camerawork weren't always on point but regardless some moments were still pretty well done. As a Batman comic reader myself I was impressed with the way his movement was accurately portrayed SOMETIMES but was disappointed as a lot of his movement and combat eventually just became that of the generic macho brawler. To be fair Batman is a very surreal character to attempt to translate to screen and this one came closer than others. Didn't like that Ben Affleck's Batsuit barely had a neck, though I loved the colour scheme, due to its contortions I just couldn't take him seriously in it - which is not how you want to feel when you see Batman. The briefs of Gotham were captured perfectly and so was older pissed-off Bruce Wayne. Alfred didn't grab me so much but I feel like he wasn't supposed to. I found Henry Cavill as Superman a lot more believable this time around. Wasn't overly keen on Wonder Woman's portrayal and found it a little trope-ishly non-sensical but it could have been so much worse. Score was interesting but I felt like the two composers (who are both brilliant) clashed a little so there were some awkward motif shifts often. - DirectorJay OlivaStarsSean AstinZach CallisonChristopher GorhamThe world's finest heroes found the Justice League in order to stop an alien invasion of Earth.4/10 - Bad.
- DirectorMax JosephStarsZac EfronWes BentleyEmily RatajkowskiCaught between a forbidden romance and the expectations of his friends, aspiring DJ Cole Carter attempts to find the path in life that leads to fame and fortune.6/10 - Fine.
- DirectorJon FavreauStarsNeel SethiBill MurrayBen KingsleyAfter a threat from the tiger Shere Khan forces him to flee the jungle, a man-cub named Mowgli embarks on a journey of self discovery with the help of panther Bagheera and free-spirited bear Baloo.6/10 - Fine.