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The Last Exorcism: B-
Much less, who knew it would work out so well. Yeah, the ending is as bad as any horror film I’ve ever seen (including “Paranormal Activity”), but it is mighty compelling stuff to watch, thanks to a strong central idea.
Homeland: B-
And while “Homeland” skirts that stigmatic line in terms of quality, it’s obvious that Brad Rothschild’s script wants to get at the core of a complex social and political issue by getting to the heart of his characters.
The Expendables: B-
The story is too thin for such macho firepower, the dialogue can be a bit too indecipherable coming out of these mouths, and well, actually those are my biggest complaints.
Scott Pilgrim vs. the World: A+
You know what? Let the film fall flat with the masses. I’d rather be part of the passionate cult of Pilgrim than live with the warmed-over leftovers that make up most big-studio comedies.
The Other Guys: A-
Here’s the thing about Will Ferrell and Adam McKay- even when I don’t really care for the films (“Anchorman,” “Step Brothers”), it’s obvious they make a great team.
Dinner for Schmucks: A
I haven’t seen the original French film, but even if I had, I don’t know if I would’ve expected what Jay Roach, Paul Rudd & Steve Carell had up their sleeves with this silly and sensational farce.
The Kids Are All Right: A
Here’s a sometimes painful, always affecting, family comedy-drama that looks at life in an unconventional family unit not necessarily as a case study of how traditional family is the way, but in a universal way that can apply to straight or gay lifestyles.
Salt: A-
She’s sexy, smart, and sensational at kicking ass. Even when it looks like she’s trapped, she always finds a way out of it. Same goes for her movie.
Best Worst Movie: A
And I honestly don’t think a film about “Troll 2” would have worked so well were it not directed by someone from the film- Stephenson isn’t afraid to acknowledge the film’s badness, and the way it dashed his dreams of being the “next child star” along the way.
The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo: A+
She takes Blomqvist down a rabbit hole with her actions and revelations that director Niels Arden Oplev shoots with intoxicating mood and energy.
