Slightly (and inexplicably) better than its American shot-for-shot remake, Michael Hanekes original expose of the viewing audiences appetite for destruction is still too condescending to allow the genuinely frightening movie underneath to shine through.
No Country For Old Men
Take a crime drama, add some modern-day Western-ness, throw in some dark humor, and watch some perfectly cast actors act their socks off, and youve got the most deserving Best Picture winner in years.
Martian Child
Virtually ignored and unseen in its theatrical release, this is a film about the complex bond between a lonely father and his troubled adoptive son that could benefit from DVD viewingas it should.
Day Watch
Still a stylish thriller like its predecessor, Day Watch is a fabulous looking film that tries to pack in too much until it starts to just feel empty and pretty.
Night Watch
It has a few problems, but overall, this first installment in the Watch trilogy will pull you in with its unique approach to fantasy and adventure.
Up
Shouldve known a studio thats made us love a robot with no dialogue and rat living in a kitchen could make a story out of anything, but I had no idea they could make me cry, laugh, and feel as happy as I did with Up.