Quantum of Solace: A-
But if the original Bond was a product of the Cold War, this one- which Craig plays brilliantly- is a product of the New World Order.
Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa: B+
Boy, how things have changed in my perspective the past few years. Now, when I think “Madagascar”- both the country and the film- I think Lemur. You see, Madagascar is the home of the Lemur in real life, and in the film, the scene-stealer- besides those psychotic penguins- was the Lemur King Jullian, voiced by Sascha Baron Cohen, who- a year later- would see his stock go up in Hollywood courtesy his un-PC comic smash “Borat.”
Role Models: A-
You know, for a non-Judd Apatow-produced movie, this certainly has a lot of the qualities (and actors) from an Apatow movie.
Zack and Miri Make a Porno: A-
If Smith hasn’t matured in his humor, his storytelling has shown a steady maturation, or at least a return to form in the “Amy” vein.
The Haunting of Molly Hartley: C
Like so many horror movies of its’ kind, this film has an interesting premise blown by predictable writing and weak acting.
Pride and Glory: B+
Crime dramas are a dime a dozen. Good crime dramas- well, that depends on what side of the law you’re talking about. This one- this is a very good one.
W.: A
Working from an acute and sometimes eccentric-minded script by his “Wall Street” writer Stanley Weiser, Stone has crafted a film not aimed towards sucking up to the extremes but giving Bush- a fellow Yale man- a fair shake.
Max Payne: B
In which case, it helps to have shots of the main character walking the dark streets of the city in a never-ending snowfall. I shouldn’t say that, though- sometimes characters are walking in a downpour… :)
Body of Lies: B+
Some of it may be hard to swallow, let alone follow, but Scott and Monahan have done nothing else if not turn in a hot-button geopolitical topic into a damn fine pot-boiler for the masses.
