Review Blitz #9

Hancock (2008)

Hancock was good, but left a lot to be desired. The real reason I would say that it was good is because it was a little different from the rest of the super hero movies out there nowadays, but it is still a super hero movie unfortunately. I like superhero movies, don’t get me wrong, but it just seems like there have been way too many lately. It is like a bad clothes fashion that seems to be the hot thing right now, but may be looked at in a different light not too long in the future. Anyway, Hancock was good, but I would have liked to have seen a lot more battle scenes and it just seemed way too short. I am sure they are planning on a sequel, so I guess we will get more of that soon.

Raw Score: 712,111
Sharon Movie? Yes

Hannah Takes the Stairs (2007)

This movie was not really my choice. I saw the previews and thought it looked bad, but the movie truly proved it. I would not recommend this one to anyone. It is weird, crude, and boring. The only thing redeeming about it possibly is the fact that it does feel quite real, but this does not come close to making up for everything else.

Raw Score: 433,283
Sharon Movie? No

Awake (2007)

Awake is a movie that I wanted to see for quite some time, but I just hadn’t gotten around to it until recently. This was just as good as I expected it to be if not a little better. It was not a great movie by any stretch of the imagination, but I like movies with out of body experiences and stuff so this one fit that mold for me pretty well. The acting was solid and the directing was good, but the twists were a little predictable and not that exciting. I would have also liked to have seen a little more resolution in the end.

Raw Score: 743,129
Sharon Movie? No


Wall – E (2008)

This of course another great Pixar film. I love all of them and this is no exception. The main complaint I have for this one is the slow beginning and the fact that I saw the previews so many times that the parts in the previews seemed old hat. Nevertheless, quite an enjoyable film that is great for the whole family.

Raw Score: 853,939
Sharon Movie? Yes

Wanted (2008)

Wanted, wanted, wanted…

I have one sentence for this one:

Wanted did not quite live up to my low expectations for it, but it had plenty of entertainment value if you are willing to except the unbelievable and sit through more slow motion than three Jon Woo films combined.

Raw Score: 671,001
Sharon Movie? No

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