I have SPOKEN!

Earlier this year I watched (blegh) and reviewed What's Your Number. I'd like to point out that I have down-graded this movie from it's 2-Star Status to a 1-Star. Over time, the memory of this movie has popped up a few times... all times annoying.

I REGRET watching this movie! I honestly thought it would be funny, but I was wrong. It bothered me so much, that when I did in fact see a movie I considered a 2/5, I realized I was mistaken. I think I was rating the film a little to easily. I probably felt sorry for it.... or something.

No more - it's a One!

My darkest moment

I known the novel form of The Girl with a Dragon Tattoo, but I've been tentative about reading it. From what I've heard it didn't translate well and can be quite confusing. Still kind of tempted... I mean it is floating around my bedroom somewhere. Considering how graphic the film was, (and this is the American version,) past experience with book-to-film pieces tells me the novel would be harder for me to digest.

I couldn't classify this as a horror, but it's very dark. You're dealing with a mystery which has rape and graphic murders smashed all together, so it's not the most desirable film for viewing. The length feels exaggerated by the complexity of the mystery. When it all comes close to the end, I didn't really want it to end, but at the same time I thought: "Whoa! Long movie!" And then I settled into bed and had a very difficult time sleeping that night.

Rating this movie for me is tough. I wouldn't want to watch it again, but I'm kinda hooked so I'd like to continue on with the series and see where this goes. The movie is worth a watch and it was very well executed, so I feel that I can't punish it for it's scary moments: 4/5 stars.

The OTHER Lady of Iron

By "Other" Iron Lady, I mean not the Statue of Liberty!

Settling into this bio pic, I knew next to nothing about Margaret Thatcher. Thank God for Wikipedia at my fingertips during the first bit of the film! Honestly desired to see this film more-so for the sake that Meryl Streep finally pinned Best Actress for her role. She did not disappoint.

I'm not British, nor was I "up" on current affairs while Thatcher was active, so I have an unbiased point-of-view of this film. She comes off as strong but delicate, eager while overwhelming, brilliant but stubborn. The film itself is very interesting and I have to say "kudos" to the reflective nature of the film. I enjoyed it very much: 4/5 Stars.

...And a Bad Movie

There doesn't seem to be a whole lot floating about the new releases. I even settled on watching Bad Teacher just to kill time and get some of my challenge accomplished. What watching this film accomplished: It murdered my time and made me care very little for Cameron Diaz. It does, however, point out precisely what is wrong with some school districts.

Yes, I know! It's my own fault for settling! Can't blame the film I did get like a chuckle in there (I think). 2/5 Stars