Sunday, May 10, 2009

The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford

IMDB: The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford
Source: Netflix
Date viewed: May 5, 2009

Interesting movie. I was motivated to research James a bit after watching this, and it turns out that the story's main points, including its spoiler of a title, are true. Brad Pitt is good. Casey Affleck is better. - T

The film moved somewhat slowly, but with constant tension toward, the title event. I enjoyed it. Casey Affleck was very good. - A

X-Men Origins: Wolverine

IMDB: X-Men Origins: Wolverine
Source: Cinema
Date viewed: May 3, 2009

Fairly enjoyable, but these X-Men movies never really seem to be just the way I want them to be. - T

I applaud the focus on Wolverine, played handsomely by Hugh Jackman, however, acting-wise Liev Schreiber won the day with his portrayal of Wolverine's brother, Victor Creed. - A

2 Days in Paris

IMDB: 2 Days in Paris
Source: Netflix
Date viewed: May 1, 2009

Two days too many. - A