Over the past couple of years, I have reviewed movies for Akronnewsnow.com. I see most of the movies that hit the theaters, but some sort of come and go with very little fanfare. So I thought that I'd throw this update out there from time to time, to direct you to flicks that maybe you missed at the box office, but might want to check out on pay-per-view or at the rental store. Hopefully this will help you out!
Retro Recommendations
1/ The Bank Job - Originally out February 2008. True Story about a thrilling bank heist in
England. Really well done, brilliantly acted, and a compelling story. This
one really got lost. Smart, smart movie. A home run!
2/ Baby Mama - Originally out April 2008. Tina Fey before the Sara Palin days. Funny
story about a woman and her quest for a baby. Amy Poehler as the
surrogate mother. It has some minor problems but Fey is really great.
Light and fun comedy.
3/ Smart People - Originally out April 2008. Very underrated and well done drama-comedy
that reminds us that really smart people often have the most to learn.
Dennis Quaid, Thomas Haden-Church, Ellen Page and Sarah
Jessica Parker. One of 2008's best movies.
4/ WALL * E - Originally out July 2008. If you or your kids missed this gem, totally worth
it. Great story and fantastic animation. And A+ movie.
5/ Henry Poole Is Here - Originally out August 2008. The most missed movie of 2008. Great
positive story. Well done indy flick. Story of a young man and his
struggles in life, and faith. Luke Wilson as you've never seen
him. Well cast, quirky movie. Loved every frame.
6/ Lakeview Terrace - Originally out September 2008. Samuel L. Jackson as a cop gone
wrong as a neighbor. Story is deep and compelling. You never stop
learning about Jackson's character. Nightmarish plot.
7/ Nick And Nora - (Infinite Playlist) Originally out October 2008. Surprisingly strong
movie about young love and today's young people. Reminds us that
growing up troubles are timeless. Not perfect, but very good. Kat
Dennings is terrific, a springboard towards big things for her.
8/ Changeling - Originally out November 2008. Clint Eastwood directed true story
starring Angelina Jolie. Young mothers' son kidnapped in the 1920's
and her struggles to find him with the corrupt Los Angeles P.D.
Warning - harsh at times not for everyone. But overall
compelling and brilliant. Jolie has never been better, and not by a
little.
9/ Bolt - Originally out November 2008. Huge surprise from 2008. Wonderful
animated story of friendship and loyalty. John Travolta shines as the
voice of our hero Bolt the dog! Miley Cyrus stars too. Great movie.
10/ Role Models - Originally out November 2008. Strange comedy. Look, this movie has
problems and is certainly not for everyone. The longer you watch, the
better it gets. Sophomoric - Yes. But grows a heart at the end.
Warning - NOT for everyone. Some real crudeness but it does
land on it's feet surprisingly.
That's the first list of Retro - Recommendations!
Feel free to e-mail me anytime with your thoughts scott@wqmx.com
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