Analyzing Hollywoodʼs top movies from 2011
The top ten films from the 170 I watched from 2011.
Harrelson gives riveting, fleshed-out performance
Woody Harrelson is a multi-dimensional actor who brings his “A” game in this new film. Set in the late 1990s, Dave Brown, played by Harrelson, is a part of the…
‘Hugo’ visually stunning as 3D film
Legendary director Martin Scorsese not only makes his family friendly movie debut, but also his debut in using 3D, which is not used as a gimmick but to truly bring…
‘Immortals’ features visually compelling action, lacks plot
When sitting in the theatre to watch “Immortals,” I felt my testosterone going as I knew what I was in for.
‘Melancholia’ offers stunning performances, vivid visuals
Director Lars Von Trier is back with another artistic film, this one being about the relationship between two sisters as a mysterious new planet has the possibility of crashing into…
Visually stunning, ‘The Mill and the Cross’ lacks narrative
Not only is “The Mill and the Cross” based off the 1564 painting The Way to Cavalry, but the movie is seemingly a painting in itself. In the painting of…
‘Human Centipede 2 (Full Sequence)’ still gross, deplorable
How many of you knew that this particular sequel actually came out a few weeks ago in select theatres? Probably very few as it was in select theatres for a…
‘Paranormal’ series fizzles out
Finally, a Halloween has passed without me seeing a trailer for another “Saw” film, and boy was I glad for that. Now we have the “Paranormal” franchise that has run…
‘50/50’ wows with poignancy
Based on a true story, “50/50” tackles a subject that often comes across heavy, but here, it is handled with care, heart, and laughter. Joseph Gordon-Levitt plays Adam, a man…
Gosling shines in ‘Drive’
Ryan Gosling plays an unemotional, secluded Hollywood stunt driver with a dark side in “Drive.” What do we, as an audience, really know about this man? Really nothing, which adds…