The Dilated Pupil's Reviews

**** - Clint Eastwood plays a racist old vet that just wants to be left alone. I think the reason I loved this movie so much is because of how much it reminded me of the western(samurai) flicks for which Eastwood made his name. At times the acting is pretty rough but I watched this movie as an old style action/comedy so the whole thing worked. I also really liked Tom Stern's work. He brings the pretty.

**** - A nearly perfect comedy. Zach Galifianakis' comedy genius is worth the eleven bucks. Todd Phillips (Road Trip, Old School) avoids the slow lull that most comedies fall into when they have to apply a story to finish up the movie. Also, all of the characters seem to avoid the pitfall of being the-guy-that-screws-everything-up-for-everyone-else which is a refreshing change from most comedies.

update: i recently had a way crazier experience in vegas so this movie has lost a little something for me. still very funny though.

***** - A sci-fi classic on the level of Blade Runner and Metropolis. The incredible cinematography finally has a chance to shine on the new digital transfer. Alex Proyas hasn't made many movies but the two he made in the 90's (Crow, DC) set the tone for modern sci-fi. Great movie.

**** - A slightly twisted erotic thriller about a writers search for a story in her publishers French cottage. Charlotte Rampling (a.k.a. Super Brit) contrasts the overt sexuality of Ludivine Sagnier perfectly and the visuals are consistently stunning. I've seen it twice now and still really enjoyed the second time around.