Ollie's World of Movies

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

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Wednesday, February 23, 2011

Monsters vs Aliens

Watched: 2/22/11
With: JP
Year: 2009
Rating out of 5: 4
Reason for watching: HBO
Opinion: A cute kid movie. Some great lines that adults can relate to.
Watch again?: probably
Recommend?: probably

Death in the Clouds

Watched: 02/21/11
With: myself
Year: 1992
Rating out of 5: 4
Reason for watching: Netflix
Opinion: Another decent adaptation of an Agatha Christie story
Watch again?: probably
Recommend?: probably

Monday, February 21, 2011

Black Swan

Watched: 2/20/11
With: myself
Year: 2010
Rating out of 5: 1
Reason for watching: borrowed from Rich
Opinion: What a horrible movie. I cannot comprehend why this film is up for ANY awards. Symbolism was okay but ugh.
Watch again?: no
Recommend?: no

Fast and Furious

Watched: 2/20/11
With: myself
Year: 2009
Rating out of 5: 4
Reason for watching: DVR
Opinion: I'm a big fan of this series. Full of fast cars and fast action.
Watch again?: probably
Recommend?: probably

Four Christmases

Watched: 2/19/11
With: myself
Year: 2008
Rating out of 5: 4
Reason for watching: DVR
Opinion: Cute romantic comedy with Reese Witherspoon and Vince Vaughan
Watch again?: probably
Recommend?: probably

Stomp Out Loud

Watched: 2/19/11
With: myself
Year: 1997
Rating out of 5: 5
Reason for watching: Netflix
Opinion: Huge fan of this performance group. Some live stage and out and about in NYC.
Watch again?: yes
Recommend?: yes

Red Badge of Courage

Watched: 2/19/11
With: myself
Year: 1951
Rating out of 5: 3
Reason for watching: Netflix
Opinion: Average movie...been several years since I read the book.
Watch again?: maybe
Recommend?: maybe

Thursday, February 17, 2011

Sybil

Watched: 2/16/11
With: myself
Year: 1976
Rating out of 5: 5
Reason for watching: Netflix
Opinion: An amazing movie.
Watch again?: yes
Recommend?: yes

Wednesday, February 16, 2011

Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs

Watched: 2/16/11
With: myself
Year: 2009
Rating out of 5: 4
Reason for watching: DVR
Opinion: Followed right along in the series.
Watch again?: probably
Recommend?: probably

Monday, February 14, 2011

The Fighter

Watched: 2/13/11
With: myself
Year: 2010
Rating out of 5: 4
Reason for watching: borrowed from Rich
Opinion: Christian Bale did an amazing job.
Watch again?: probably
Recommend?: probably

The King's Speech

Watched: 2/13/11
With: John
Year: 2010
Rating out of 5: 4.5
Reason for watching: Valentine's date
Opinion: If Colin Firth does not win the Oscar for best actor, I will be truly shocked. His performance was amazing.
Watch again?: probably
Recommend?: yes

The Time Traveler's Wife

Watched: 2/13/11
With: myself
Year: 2009
Rating out of 5: 4
Reason for watching: DVRed
Opinion: Not a bad movie. Something that I don't need to see again but if it was on, I'd watch it.
Watch again?: probably
Recommend?: probably

Tuesday, February 08, 2011

The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet's Nest

Watched: 2/7/11
With: myself
Year: 2009
Rating out of 5: 5
Reason for watching: Netflix
Opinion: Very good movie-haven't read the book yet.
Watch again?: yes
Recommend?: yes

Monday, February 07, 2011

Atlantis: Milo's Return

Watched: 2/5/11
With: myself
Year: 2003
Rating out of 5: 3
Reason for watching: Netflix
Opinion: sadly disappointed considering am much I enjoyed Atlantis.
Watch again?: maybe
Recommend?: maybe

Civil Action

Watched: 2/5/11
With: myself
Year: 1998
Rating out of 5: 4
Reason for watching: Netflix
Opinion: A good legal drama based on a true story.
Watch again?: probably
Recommend?: probably

Tuesday, February 01, 2011

Swordfish

Watched: 1/31/11
With: myself
Year: 2001
Rating out of 5: 3.5
Reason for watching: Netflix
Opinion: An average movie. There was some bad editing and things that were unnecessary in the movie.
Watch again?: maybe
Recommend?: probably