Movies Of The Month - January

This is the first of a new feature I'll post every month right here. At beginning or so of each month, we'll feature the best and worst movie of the month. Movies must be released to our area in the month, even if the review is originally posted a day or two later. In case you missed some a the box office, we'll help guide you to, or from some of the current movies.

January - BEST movie of the month.

Crazy Heart- January 28. Jeff Bridges, Maggie Gyllenhaal, and Robert Duvall. If you are a
real movie fan, you will love this movie. Jeff Bridges is going to be real tough to
beat at the Oscars this year. He plays a down and out 57 year old outlaw country
singer well past his prime. He's an alcoholic and really practices self destructive
behavior. But he is fortunate to have people in his life that still care for him. His
gift? He can still sing and still write amazing songs. The original music written
for this movie from T Bone Burnett is amazing, and Bridges sings it wonderfully.
This movie needs not to get lost amongst the hyped up movies. Crazy Heart is
crazy good!

Honorable Mention Good -

The Book Of Eli - January 14. Denzel Washington, Gary Oldman and Mila Kunis.
Washington is always mandatory viewing. New ground for him
in this futuristic look at post nuclear war America. Tough at times, but solid.

January - WORST movie of the month

When In Rome - January 28. Kristen Bell. One of the worst attempted romantic comedies
I've seen in years. Almost unwatchable at times. Not funny, not romantic, not
anything good at all. Horribly miscast, and terribly misguided. Money used to
make this junk, should have been donated to a worthy charity somewhere, because
it was completely flushed down the john here. Thought seriously about walking
out.

Dishonorable Mention Bad -

Youth In Revolt - January 8. Micheal Cera in another terribly written supposed comedy.
No Nick And Nora's Infinite Playlist magic here. Don't even bother renting
this mistake in 90 days.

You can check out all my movie reviews for this year and last by searching though our archives
at wynnandwilson.com Or e-mail me your thoughts and comments to scott@wqmx.com