Monday, June 10, 2013

Movie Micro-Reviews: Edition 96

Some really entertaining movies this time.





Rise of the Guardians
70
I had heard good things, and this lived up to it.  Interesting mythology, fun characters.  Just don’t do a sequel, OK?  A complete story.
Argo
81
I take back anything I ever said about Ben Affleck as an actor.  Clearly, with a director who understands him (himself) he has chops.  Tension is hard to achieve when we know the resolution.  They did it.
Silver Linings Playbook
87
Wonderfully mature movie with realistic people and problems.  Jennifer Lawrence is far too good to be this young.  Or is it the other way around?
Life of Pi
82
I never read the book – and I’m glad.  This pulled me in from the first scenes, and I rode along gladly. 
Star Trek: Into Darkness
94
Oh Wow!  Something for every Star Trek fan, and PLENTY for non-Star Trek fans.  Wow!  Must see again!  The chemistry among the main actors is fantastic!


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