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, September 03, 2012

Boardwalk Empire: Season 1: Episodes 1-2

Watched: 9/3/12
With: myself
Year: 2010
Rating out of 5:4
Reason for watching: Netflix-recommended to me by a friend
Opinion: I love Steve Buscemi and he's probably the only reason why I'm going to continue with this.
Watch again?: maybe
Recommend?: maybe

Derailed

Watched: 9/3/12
With: myself
Year: 2005
Rating out of 5: 4
Reason for watching: DVR
Opinion: Interesting plot twist in this thriller with Clive Owen and Jennifer Aniston.
Watch again?: probably
Recommend?: probably

Niagara

Watched: 9/3/12
With: myself
Year: 1953
Rating out of 5: 4
Reason for watching: DVR
Opinion: Interesting mystery with Marilyn Monroe.
Watch again?: probably
Recommend?: probably

The Untouchables

Watched: 9/3/12
With: myself
Year: 1987
Rating out of 5: 4
Reason for watching: DVR
Opinion: Decent movie about Elliott Ness (Kevin Costner) and his obesession about getting Al Capone (Robert DeNiro).
Watch again?: probably
Recommend?: probably

Cheaper by the Dozen

Watched: 9/2/12
With: myself
Year: 1950
Rating out of 5: 3
Reason for watching: DVR
Opinion: Average film about a family with 12 children
Watch again?: maybe
Recommend?: maybe

The Godfather Part III

Watched: 9/2/12
With: myself
Year: 1990
Rating out of 5: 3.5
Reason for watching: DVR
Opinion: Definitely not as good as the first two
Watch again?: maybe
Recommend?: probably

Amelia

Watched: 9/2/12
With: myself
Year: 2009
Rating out of 5: 4
Reason for watching: DVR
Opinion: Great biographical film on Amelia Earhart.
Watch again?: probably
Recommend?: probably

The Secret Life of Bees

Watched: 9/2/12
With: myself
Year: 2008
Rating out of 5: 5
Reason for watching: DVR
Opinion: Great drama with a good cast-Dakota Fanning, Queen Latifah
Watch again?: yes
Recommend?: yes

The Women

Watched: 9/2/12
With: myself
Year: 2008
Rating out of 5: 3.5
Reason for watching: DVR
Opinion; Average movie about how women attempt to get back at their husband's that cheat. With the cast (Meg Ryan, Eva Mendes) it should have  been better.
Watch again?: maybe
Recommend?: probably

The Thin Red Line

Watched: 9/2/12
With: myself
Year: 1998
Rating out of 5: 4.5
Reason for watching: DVR
Opinion: Great war movie with a star cast
Watch again?: probably
Recommend?: yes

Failure to Launch

Watched: 9/2/12
With: myself
Year: 2006
Rating out of 5: 3.5
Reason for watching: DVR
Opinion: Average romantic comedy with Sarah Jessica Parker and Matthew McConaughey.
Watch again?: maybe
Recommend?: probably

Untraceable

Watched: 9/2/12
With: myself
Year: 2008
Rating out of 5: 4
Reason for watching: DVR
Opinion: Diane Lane plays a hot headed FBI agent in this decent thriller.
Watch again?: probably
Recommend?: probably

The Bucket List

Watched: 8/26/12
With: myself
Year: 2007
Rating out of 5: 4.5
Reason for watching: DVR
Opinion: Great movie with Jack Nicholson and Morgan Freeman.
Watch again?: probably
Recommend?: yes

21 Jump Street

Watched: 8/25/12
With: myself
Year: 2012
Rating out of 5: 3
Reason for watching: Netflix
Opinion: STUPID movie based on the old TV show. Was highly disappointed.
Watch again?: maybe
Recommend?: maybe