Ollie's World of Movies

Decided to post what I've been watching via DVD, VHS, or in the theater.

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Monday, November 29, 2010

Collateral

Watched: 11/28/10
With: myself
Year: 2004
Rating out of 5: 4.5
Reason for watching: Redbox
Opinion: A much better movie than I thought it was going to be.
Watch again?: probably
Recommend?: yes

The Extra Man

Watched: 11/27/10
With: myself
Year: 2010
Rating out of 5: 3
Reason for watching: Redbox
Opinion: An average film
Watch again?: maybe
Recommend?: maybe

Genesis: Inside Genesis 1975-1980

Watched: 11/27/10
With: myself
Year: 2004
Rating out of 5: 4
Reason for watching: Netflix
Opinion: A look at the band as Phil Collins became the lead singer.
Watch again?: probably
Recommend?: probably

Repo Men

Watched: 9/27/10
With: myself
Year: 2010
Rating out of 5: 4
Reason for watching: Redbox
Opinion: An interesting film-slightly predictable film.
Watch again?: probably
Recommend?: probably

Nightmare on Elm Street

Watched: 11/23/10
With: myself
Year: 2010
Rating out of 5: 3
Reason for watching: Netflix
Opinion: Wasn't crazy about this version of the film.
Watch again?: maybe
Recommend?: maybe

Wednesday, November 24, 2010

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 1

Watched: 11/23/10
With: John and JP
Year: 2010
Rating out of 5: 4
Reason for watching: fan of movies and books
Opinion: It has been so long since I read the book but from what I remember it followed the book pretty well.
Watch again?: probably
Recommend?: probably

Monday, November 22, 2010

Winter's Bone

Watched: 11/21/10
With: myself
Year: 2010
Rating out of 5: 4
Reason for watching: Redbox
Opinion: Good drama
Watch again?: probably
Recommend?: probably

I Love You, Man

Watched: 11/20/10
With: myself
Year: 2009
Rating out of 5: 3
Reason for watching: Redbox
Opinion: Eh...average. No real lol moments.
Watch again?: maybe
Recommend?: maybe

The Last Song

Watched: 11/20/10
With: myself
Year: 2010
Rating out of 5: 4
Reason for watching: Redbox
Opinion: I haven't read the Nicholas Sparks' book that this is based on. Another heartjerker.
Watch again?: probably
Recommend?: probably

Ghost Hunters International: Season 1: Episodes 9-12

Watched: 11/20/10
With: myself
Year: 2008
Rating out of 5: 5
Reason for watching: Netflix
Opinion: Some interesting investigations.
Watch again?: yes
Recommend?: yes

Cheers: Season 2: Episodes 19-22

Watched: 11/19/10
With: myself
Year: 1987
Rating out of 5: 5
Reason for watching: Netflix
Opinion: Ending of another season...someone leaves...for good?
Watch again?: yes
Recommend?: yes

Thursday, November 18, 2010

Heroes: Season 4: Episodes 16-18

Watched: 11/17/10
With: myself
Year: 2009
Rating out of 5: 4
Reason for watching: Netflix
Opinion: So that's how it ended?
Watch again?: probably
Recommend?: probably

Monday, November 15, 2010

Cheers: Season 2: Episodes 17-18

Watched: 11/14/10
With: myself
Year: 1987
Rating out of 5: 5
Reason for watching: Netflix
Opinion: More classic episodes
Watch again?: yes
Recommend?: yes

Cheers: Season 2: Episodes 13-16

Watched: 11/13/10
With: myself
Year: 1987
Rating out of 5: 5
Reason for watching: Netflix
Opinion: More classic episodes of the Boston gang
Watch again?: yes
Recommend?: yes

The Express

Watched: 11/13/10
With: myself
Year: 2008
Rating out of 5: 5
Reason for watching: Netflix
Opinion: Great film about Ernie Davis.
Watch again?: yes
Recommend?: yes

ER: Season 3: Episodes 9-10

Watched: 11/12/10
With: myself
Year: 1996
Rating out of 5: 5
Reason for watching: Netflix
Opinion: Holiday season is upon the cast. Suicide?
Watch again?: yes
Recommend?: yes

Wednesday, November 10, 2010

Date Night

Watched: 11/9/10
With: myself
Year: 2010
Rating out of 5: 3
Reason for watching: Netflix, Denise recommended
Opinion: Oh Steve Carell how I continue to dislike you. Only good thing was seeing Mark Wahlberg with no shirt on.
Watch again?: maybe
Recommend?: maybe

ER: Season 3: Episodes: 7-8

Watched: 11/8/10
With: myself
Year: 1996
Rating out of 5: 5
Reason for watching: Netflix
Opinion: More great episodes. Susan leaves.
Watch again?: yes
Recommend?: yes

Red

Watched: 11/7/10
With: JP
Year: 2010
Rating out of 5: 3
Reason for watching: took JP out while babysitting
Opinion: It could have been so much better.
Watch again?: maybe
Recommend?: maybe

Kung Fu Panda

Watched: 11/6/10
With: JP
Year: 2008
Rating out of 5: 4
Reason for watching: FX
Opinion: A rewatch for me. Still cute.
Watch again?: probably
Recommend?: probably

Alvin and the Chipmunks

Watched: 11/6/10
With: JP
Year: 2007
Rating out of 5: 4
Reason for watching: FX
Opinion: A cute little movie taken from the cartoon series.
Watch again?: probably
Recommend?: probably

Made of Honor

Watched: 11/6/10
With: JP (kinda)
Year: 2008
Rating out of 5: 4
Reason for watching: FX
Opinion: Not a bad romantic comedy
Watch again?: probably
Recommend?: probably

ER: Season 3: Episodes 5-6

Watched: 11/2/10
With: myself
Year: 1996
Rating out of 5: 5
Reason for watching: Netflix
Opinion: 2 more great episodes-Peter continues to screw up.
Watch again?: yes
Recommend?: yes

The Accused

Watched: 11/2/10
With: myself
Year: 1988
Rating out of 5: 4
Reason for watching: Netflix
Opinion: Jodie Foster did a great job.
Watch again: probably
Recommend?: probably

Despicable Me

Watched: 10/31/10
With: JP
Year: 2010
Rating out of 5: 3
Reason for watching: babysitting
Opinion: Not as good as I wanted it to be.
Watch again?: maybe
Recommend?: maybe

Sex and the City

Watched: 10/30/10
With: myself
Year: 2008
Rating out of 5: 4
Reason for watching: borrowed from Rich
Opinion: A rewatch for me.
Watch again?: probably
Recommend?: probably

Arsenic & Old Lace

Watched: 10/29/10
With: myself
Year: 1944
Rating out of 5: 5
Reason for watching: Netflix
Opinion: What a great classic comedy.
Watch again?: yes
Recommend?: yes

The Prince of Egypt

Watched: 10/28/10
With: myself
Year: 1998
Rating out of 5: 1
Reason for watching: Netflix
Opinion: I didn't even finish watching this.
Watch again?: no
Recommend?: no

The Girl Who Played with Fire

Watched: 10/26/10
With: myself
Year: 2009
Rating out of 5: 5
Reason for watching: Netflix
Opinion: Another great adaptation of the book. Can't wait to see the last one.
Watch again?: yes
Recommend?: yes