Dan Nelson
Tuesday, November 18, 2008 To Present…
Over the years I have seen some brilliant movies. Usually Lionsgate is the one to produce them. The problem is that as soon as they are returned I forget them. So from now on when I see a movie that really impressed me for whatever reason, I am going to log it here.
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2010 marks a change in cinema viewing for me. I now officially see more movies at home than in the theater. The realization of the this makes me a little sad, but not so much as to change this new trend in my movie watching habits.
What is interesting about this is that I am seeing movies a half a year behind their release. So I see things like the Oscars, before the movies. I wrote earlier in this article that 2010 was a slow year for movies. That ended up not being the case. I simply saw the best movies of 2010 in 2011.
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The Avengers (2012)
The Avengers Is The Best Super Hero Movie Ever Made!
When I described my enjoyment of the film to a friend the other day I made two points; first you don't have to like the genre to enjoy this movie, and second, that this was the most fun I have had watching a movie since the Matrix.
This is the only movie since the Matrix that I feel compelled to see more than once. And it seems that thousands of people have already made return trips. The movie is quotable, as all great movies are, and has real belly laughs, not just grins. What distinguishes The Avengers is it's writing and character development. I'm a grown up and have seen hundreds of movies, and I can't stand slapped together, stupid plot lines and superficial characters. They tend to ruin my whole day. The writers; Joss Whedon and Zack Penn did such a good job! The weaker characters are as important as the stronger ones, making The Avengers a real "team." Everyone has a purpose, everyone contributes, no individual has so much power as to make you ask "whats the point?"
I have said before that special effects are the icing on the cake, not the cake, and The Avengers has fantastic icing on a delicious cake! The visuals are stunning and make the impossible, plausible. This could be the first super hero movie that I know of, to win one or more academy awards for both screen play and special effects.
I find myself wanting to quote the movie to give you an example of how great the writing is, but I don't want to take away the enjoyment of hearing it for yourself. This is a movie that should be seen in a theater on a big screen!
Incredible acting, amazing true story, beautiful cinematography. This movie is reality at its most interesting. Keira Knightley, Viggo Mortensen, and Michael Fassbender give amazing performances.
I studied these men in college and that made the movie even more interesting to me, but previous knowledge of Frued and Jung is not required.
One of the great persons of my time, dealing with the harsh reality of old age, candidly, but never without dignity. See the life of an amazing woman, portrayed by and amazing women!
This movie reminds us why Meryl Streep collects Oscars like Hummels.
Clooney has bad habit of entertaining himself why making movies, leaving me wanting. He did not make that mistake in this movie. I felt for the characters because they were presented to me for my enlightenment, not the amusement of the man making the film. I enjoyed every bit of this movie.
My wife and I laughed as we wiped away the tears in our eyes. We noticed at the same time that Clint Eastwood had directed this film during the ending credits. Figures, we thought.
We consider Clint Eastwood to be one of the great masters of film. His brilliance as a director towers over the simple entertainment value of his earlier work.
Writing, directing, acting and cinematography are all perfect, the film is a masterpiece. In addition, the character, J. Edgar Hover was the most fascinatingly tortured, complex combination of masculine and feminine,good and evil I could imagine, and a real person!
This movie is a study in human nature, contradiction, duality, sexuality, and morality. It should be played and discussed academically.
Clint Eastwood inspires me to become a master myself one day. And Leo was incredible. He became the embodiment of J Edgar.
A thoughtful Scorsese masterpiece. Brilliant story telling used to give credit to one of the original Masters of film. Marie-Georges-Jean Méliès.Beautiful to watch, awesome story, see it on a special night.
I was expecting a mindless action movie, instead, it turned out to be a mindful action movie! Its based on a true story, and I bet it will surprise you.
This is not your typical shoot-em up movie. I highly recommend it.
I typically do not like this genre, however, this movie is not typical. This is very much a movie-log worthy flick. It meets all 3 of my requirements; superior writing, acting and directing. I believe you will be blown away by this movie, and enthralled, as I was.
The use of time shifting in this movie is brilliantly done, and ads so much to the story.
The characters are "real." I left feeling that Kate Winslet's character was a true hero. Not someone I cried for, but felt pride for. Every performance was first rate.
Superior story, superior acting, so-so editing. This movie was a little to complex at first, but still qualifies as a must see.
The theory that it was in fact Edward De Vere, Earl of Oxford, who penned Shakespeare's plays. Set against the backdrop of the succession of Queen Elizabeth I and the Essex rebellion against her.
The story, which I assume to be much researched, is, true or not, fascinating! If you like period pieces this one will really take you back!
A solid, very well made, enjoyable movie that is also interesting, and true.
I am not really a Brad Pitt or Jonah Hill fan, however these two shined in this movie. I'm glad I saw it!
Mission Impossible - Ghost Protocol (2011)
This movie is everything you think it is, non stop action, period! I simply have to give the creators credit. As hard as it is today to really go "over the top, " they did.
Actually they found fresh new "tops" to go over. The Burj climb alone is worth the price of the ticket.
The movie doubles as a huge BMW commercial. Normally this would piss me off, but I have a soft spot in my heart for BMW in the movies because they did such a hot job with the film shorts they did back in 2002 that made Clive Owen a star!
Here is the Link to the 2002 BMW movies
Midnight in Paris (2011)
Here you go! A slice of pure serendipity! This is a Woody Allen movie that surpasses Woody Allen movies. You do not have to like his genre to like this movie, it stands completely on its own.
You get a splash of his wit and style painted into an imaginative story line so endearing; suspension of disbelief just happens.
I found myself swept away by the story line, captivated by the actors, wishing, very strongly wishing, I could be there with Owen Wilson experiencing his adventure with him.
The movie was so well done, In a small way, I felt I had.
Margin Call (2011)
Wow! WOW! The best douche-bags on Wall Street movie since the original "Wall Street!"
Jeremy Irons portrays the icy, filthy greedy, no accountability, unadulterated scum that is the Wall Street/Washington mogul so well it will give you chills!
Kevin Spacey plays the disconnected corporate sell-out with crystal clear, stark cold reality.
Every performance was astounding, but I have to give a special mention to Demi Moore.
She's in the very first movie I ever put in this log, "Flawless," and she was great there too. She is a very underrated actress, who adds depth and character to a movie, and she masterfully holds her own with "the boys."
Because there hasn't been anything to write about movie wise in so long, I thought I would pay homage to my TOP 4 FAVORITE MOVIES of ALL TIME! Each one of these movies, to me, are pure genius, each in their own way.
The Matrix (1999)
Army of Darkness (1992)
The Princess Bride (1987)
The Rocky Horror Picture Show (1975)
Hesher (2010)
Its horribly slim pickings for movies this time of year, nothing in the theaters, nothing to rent, so I dig deeper than usual, trying to find something worth seeing. And, once in a great while a little serendipity happens.
This movie was a guilty pleasure; offensive, tasteless and very well done. I would strongly recommend it to anyone who can find the humor and sentiment in a "white-trash" situation comedy.
Does Paul Giamatti not make bad movies, or are the movies just better because he's in them?
Giamatti rocks in this flick, as usual. But I have to say Alex Shaffer, the 17 year old real wrestling champ that played the part of Kyle, was never upstaged, or drowned out. He was integral to the story and very believable.
Burt Young slam-dunked the grandpa character.
Its just not fair in a flick this well done to pick favorites, everyone brought their A-game.
Not really a happy movie, but a good movie. I felt it did a really good job of showing the impossible nature of mental illness, and how hard it is to stick by someone with one.
This movie is more of an learning experience than an entertainment, but I give it full marks for writing, directing and acting. I'm not sorry I saw it, and I will remember it.
Limitless (2011)
Really good flick, and a great story!
I want NZT!
Maybe I would finish one of my f'n books.
Bradley Cooper is going places, places with red carpets and over-dressed skinny chicks. The guy can act, and this movie is good enough to take him to the next level.
Abbie Cornish too, wow, I had know idea who she was till now. She belongs in more movies.
This movie is a must rent, and will appeal to a very wide audience.
The Lincoln Lawyer (2011)
OK, this was a good flick. This movie has everything I like about movies. Really good writing, directing and acting combined with a good story and great characters.
I felt this one. I was swept along by it. And I just have to say that Marisa Tomei is just so much fun to watch, she has always been a fantastic character actress, since the beginning of her career. And I know lots of people give McConaughay shit because he's good looking. But he really plays this one. Josh Lucas and John Leguizamo (scary brilliant) stand and deliver.
I was very happy we brought this one home. I bet you will be too.
Source Code (2011)
I was surprised. I saw the advertisement for this flick and said "nah". I was wrong. Jake Gyllenhaal proved once again that he is "leading man" material, and Michelle Monahan was captivating.
I call this type of movie borderline scifi, because its so close to what's possible that you can't help but go huh? Its a very cerebral movie. The explanation scenes in the bonus material are really cool. Definitely a worth renting flick.
Wow! Unbelievable! Maybe I am enjoying these movies so much because I am expecting them to be crap. But I wait a couple of days to write their reviews. And days latter, I still can't think of anything bad to say about them. The first 3 X men movies were decent, but not good enough to end up in the log. This movie stands head an shoulders above it predecessors. My wife who knew nothing of the Xmen was enthralled by this movie, as was I, as an Xmen enthusiast.
As with every movie that goes into my log. The writing was superb! It was a pure joy to watch Xmen First Class! This movie continues a bright, enjoyable movie going experience for 2011, for my wife and I.
Seldom is the bar raised high for a movie.
For this to happen, writing, directing, and acting have to come together harmoniously, surpassing my expectations.
I never expect it to happen. Not with a summer blockbuster, and certainly not with a super-hero movie.
But it happened! Thor hurtled "Mjolnir" through the 3D IMAX screen, striking me squarely in my serendipity! Leaving me dumbstruck with a stupid smile on my face!
There are 3 key points I would like to make about this movie;
First, in the comic era I grew up in, Thor was one of my lessor "hero's". Spider-Man, Wolverine, and Batman always rotated in top position.
After this movie, Thor earned a place in the upper echelon of my favorite comic book hero's. And that's a testament to the good writing.
Even with Iron Man the writing was predictable. Iron man has to fight an armored villain, the Hulk has to fight a Hulk-like villain. Yadda yadda yadda, bla bla bla. Shake it up for me guys.
Thor had "characters!" Still limited in that they were all Thor-type characters but they were interesting. I love it when side kicks are as fun as the main players.
Second. When my wife asked me if I wanted to see Thor in 3D, I said no. I have been sadly disappointed with 3D. It has not been worth the extra money in the past.
We saw this movie in 3D IMAX and it was worth it! I’m not sure what they did, but the 3D was much improved.
This movie was gorgeous, visual "Ka-pow!"
Third, actor Chris Hemsworth was "perfect" as Thor!. He makes Brad Pit look like a French pastry.
He got my wife worked up, and I got to reap the benefit! She wants to see the movie again, and I'm OK with that!
Thor got my summer of to a good start. See this movie in the biggest venue you can!
The Tourist (2010)
This movie only got average reviews. I found it thoroughly enjoyable. Certainly no harm in renting it.
Country Strong (2010)
A very well done movie, with as much realism as "movie charm". Fantastic characters.
The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo (2009)
The Girl Who Played With Fire (2009)
The Girl Who Kicked The Hornets Nest (2009)
A Brilliant Trilogy! The films are Swedish, the story lines are dark, the movies are not for everyone. The writing is pure genius. Lisbeth and Mikael are my literary heroes!
The Kings Speech (2010)
Its a no-brainer! It won Academy Awards for "Best Picture", "Best Director" and "Best Actor". And now it wins the most important award a motion picture can hope to receive, a spot on "The Brazilian Wax Poetics Movie Log"!
A thoroughly enjoyable, must see movie.
Unstoppable (2010)
Now this was a movie! And a true story to boot! I feel guilty that I didn't see this in the theater. This is truly a big screen worthy flick. It is everything I love about movies. Hard to believe it really happened.
Inside Job (2010)
A fantastic movie! "Documentary" It explains clearly how the United States government was purchased by Wall Street and how Wall Street trashed the whole world economy with no accountability.
Fair Game (2010)Great flick! "Docudrama" shows how the Bush administration wanted Weapons of Mass Destruction to be in Iraq so bad, they only listened to people who said they were , plunging us into 13+ years of endless war.
And how they punished those who disagreed with them.
Love and Other Drugs (2010)
Remarkably funny! Remarkably good. Worth renting.
Gives a you an idea of why doctors work so hard to push drugs on you that you don't need.
The Town (2010)
Actually saw this Jan 2011. That's why its not listed earlier.
Because of the unfortunate string of crap that Ben Affleck has been involved in I didn't intend to see this movie. I was wrong.
I forgot that Ben Affleck can write and has talent. This is a really good flick, well written and directed, by, wait for it... "Ben Affleck" Good job! And he got to have sex with two really adorable chicks in the movie!
True Grit! (2010)
Oh yea! It's because of movies like this that I write my movie log.
Story line and character development, that's all that needs to be said. The fact that this movie is a re-make takes nothing away from it. In fact, it adds something, because the effort put into the characters wasn't expected.
It seemed like a really dry year for movies, but I logged 5 really good ones, which isn't bad. They were just so spread out it was like crossing the desert between flicks.
For 2010, out of my top 5 movies logged. I'm gonna have to say that Inception is #1 and True Grit is number #2. Both Academy Award winners!.
RED (2010)
Awesome! Fun, really, really fun!
- Bruce Willis as Frank Moses
- Mary-Louise Parker as Sarah Roses
- Morgan Freeman as Joe Matheson
- Helen Mirren as Victoria
- John Malkovich as Marvin Boggs
- Karl Urban as William Cooper
- Julian McMahon as Vice President Robert Stanton.
- Ernest Borgnine as Henry, The Records Keeper
- Richard Dreyfuss as Alexander Dunning
- Brian Cox as Ivan Simanov
- James Remar as Gabriel Synger
- Rebecca Pidgeon as Cynthia Wilkes
Everyone's performance was memorable! Malcovich was "insane!" Dreyfuss played his best "asshole" role since portraying Dick Cheney in "W". Willis managed to pull off "bad-ass". Rebecca Pidgeon played a perfect "bitch". Karl Urban managed to scare me and have me sympathize with him at the same time, and that's not easy.
Helen Mirren and Brian Cox were brilliant! Freeman was his usual outstanding!
But most of all, Mary Louise Parker just stole the show! Her character is so messed up, lonely, and beautiful, I fell head over heals in love with her! She played a perfect "beautiful disaster!" I've noticed her before, but never really got just how captivating she is! Wow! Shwing! See this flick!
Its been a really dry year for movies in 2010. The only 2 really memorable, entertaining movies for the whole second half of the year are; Inception for it's sheer brilliance in every aspect of film making, starting with fantastic writing, mind-blowing (literally) cinematography, wonderful acting and direction. Inception is as close to perfect 10 as you can come.
And Jackass 3D for its raw, painful, unbelievably riotously funny, shit filled, frat boy humor. I made the comment to my friend after the show, that the two funniest movies I have seen in the past 20 years have been the Jackass movies.
The Book of Eli (2010)OK, so its been done before. A post apocalyptic story with a tough guy and hot babes. In this case really hot! Go Mila, and go Jennifer! Wow, there’s a love sandwich! But this movie separates itself from all the rest with really good writing. All movies have great special effects now, so more than ever, its all about the writing. Eli, for a big budget studio movie really paid attention to the story. Denzel, as usual, gave a perfect performance. This, and remember the Titans are my two favorite Denzel movies.
Some will kill to have it. He will kill to protect it.
A post-apocalyptic tale, in which a lone man fights his way across America in order to protect a sacred book that holds the secrets to saving humankind.
Capitalism A Love Story (2009)I have always hated Michael Moore, thought he was to one sided. Well he is. Our side. This movie is a masterpiece. Bill Maher referred to this work as Michael Moore’s “Magnum Opus” and I would agree. My perspective on the decline of America has now been forever changed. I now see that the destruction of Liberty in our country does not come from the Democrat or Republican parties but the wholesale purchase of both by Wall Street, who were encouraged, and supported by the apathy of the American people.
On the 20-year anniversary of his groundbreaking masterpiece Roger & Me, Michael Moore’s Capitalism: A Love Story comes home to the issue he’s been examining throughout his career: the disastrous impact of corporate dominance on the everyday lives of Americans (and by default, the rest of the world). But this time the culprit is much bigger than General Motors, and the crime scene far wider than Flint, Michigan. From Middle America, to the halls of power in Washington, to the global financial epicenter in Manhattan, Michael Moore will once again take film goers into uncharted territory. With both humor and outrage, Michael Moore’s Capitalism: A Love Story explores a taboo question: What is the price that America pays for its love of capitalism? Years ago, that love seemed so innocent. Today, however, the American dream is looking more like a nightmare as families pay the price with their jobs, their homes and their savings. Moore takes us into the homes of ordinary people whose lives have been turned upside down; and he goes looking for explanations in Washington, DC and elsewhere. What he finds are the all-too-familiar symptoms of a love affair gone astray: lies, abuse, betrayal…and 14,000 jobs being lost every day. Capitalism: A Love Story is both a culmination of Moore’s previous works and a look into what a more hopeful future could look like. It is Michael Moore’s ultimate quest to answer the question he’s posed throughout his illustrious filmmaking career: Who are we and why do we behave the way that we do? (Written by Overture Films)
Goya’s Ghost (2006)This movie is the very essence of extraordinary! The very reason I created my movie log , so as not to forget a masterpiece of this caliber! Extraordinarily WRITTEN, ACTED and DIRECTED. The depth of the Characters and their situations could not have been more masterfully portrayed! Such a joyful surprise! An amazing movie!
Goya’s Ghosts is a 2006 Spanish film directed by Miloš Forman, and produced by Xuxa Producciones (Spain) and by Saul Zaentz, and written by Miloš Forman and Jean-Claude Carrière. The film stars Natalie Portman, Javier Bardem, and Stellan Skarsgård, and was shot on location in Spain during late 2005. The film was written, produced and performed in English language although it is a Spanish production.
The beginning of the film is set in the year 1792, as Spain reels amidst the turmoil and upheaval of the French Revolution. Francisco Goya is a renowned painter, who, among others, does portraits for the royal family as the Official Court Painter to the King and Queen.
The Spanish Inquisition is disturbed by part of Goya’s work. Brother Lorenzo is hiring Goya to paint a portrait and defends him, saying that his works are not evil, they just show evil. He recommends the Church step up the fight against anti-Roman Catholic practices. He requests and is put in charge of intensifying the Inquisition.
Amazing Grace (2006)Another masterpiece. See it to expand your mind. You will learn so much! This movie is in the same class as Goya’s Ghost.
Amazing Grace is a 2006 film directed by Michael Apted about the campaign against the slave trade in 18th century Britain, led by William Wilberforce, who was responsible for steering anti-slave trade legislation through the British parliament. The title is a reference to the hymn “Amazing Grace” and the film also recounts John Newton’s writing of the hymn.
Frost/Nixon (2008)Thought it might be interesting. Turned out to be very interesting. The writing and the superb acting tells the story exceptionally well. For me it was enlightening to get a grasp of American history during the first years of my life, when I didn’t care, and thought America was mom, muscle cars and apple pie. Of course back then, for me, it was!
Frost/Nixon is a 2008 historical drama film based on the eponymous play by Peter Morgan which dramatizes the Frost/Nixon interviews of 1977. The film version was directed by Ron Howard and produced by Brian Grazer of Imagine Entertainment
UP(2009)Everybody in the theater cried, except me of course, I am much to stogy and mature to cry over a cartoon. Yea right! I only heard everyone else’s sniffles when I stopped. Supper hart felt, suspension of disbelief movie. The 3D wasn’t as pronounced, as eye popping as some other 3D movies I have seen recently, but the story was much more moving.
By tying thousands of balloon to his home, 78-year-old Carl Fredricksen sets out to fulfill his lifelong dream to see the wilds of South America. Right after lifting off, however, he learns he isn’t alone on his journey, since Russell, a wilderness explorer 70 years his junior, has inadvertently become a stowaway on the trip.
The Curious Case of Benjamin Button (2008)I wanted to hate it. I couldn’t, the movie was masterfully written and beautiful to watch.
The Curious Case of Benjamin Button is a 2008 American fantasy drama film, based on the 1921 short story of the same name written by F. Scott Fitzgerald. The film was directed by David Fincher, written by Eric Roth and Robin Swicord, and stars Brad Pitt and Cate Blanchett. The film was released in the United States on December 25, 2008.
The film received thirteen Academy Award nominations, including Best Picture, Best Director, Best Actor for Pitt, and Best Supporting Actress for Taraji P. Henson. It won three Oscars for Art Direction, Makeup, and Visual Effects.
The Departed (2006)Seriously, one of the best mob stories ever done. Nicholson was mind blowing! Every performance was top notch! And I am still pissed off at what happened in the story, like it was real.
The Departed is a 2006 American crime-thriller film remake of the 2002 Hong Kong film Infernal Affairs. The Departed was directed by Martin Scorsese, written by William Monahan and stars Leonardo DiCaprio, Matt Damon, Jack Nicholson, Martin Sheen, Alec Baldwin, Mark Wahlberg and Ray Winstone. The film won four Academy Awards at the 79th Academy Awards, including the Best Picture, and a Best Director win for Scorsese.
This film takes place in Boston, Massachusetts, where notorious Irish Mob boss Francis “Frank” Costello (Nicholson) plants Colin Sullivan (Damon) as an informant within the Massachusetts State Police. Simultaneously, the police assign undercover cop Billy Costigan, Jr. (DiCaprio) to infiltrate Costello’s crew. When both sides of the law realize the situation, each man attempts to discover the other’s true identity before being found out.
The Secret Life of Bees (2008)I was impressed by the superb writing, the fine acting the compelling story, much like every movie in this log. I found myself wishing I could sit down and have a lemonade with Queen Latifah’s character on the back porch or her pink house. Actually I left this movie feeling I had left their house after visiting a while. I can only dream that someday I could write a story nearly as well.
The Secret Life of Bees is a historical fiction 2002 bestselling novel by American author Sue Monk Kidd. It received much critical acclaim and was a New York Times bestseller. It was nominated for the Orange Broadband Prize for Fiction and has been adapted into a film by Gina Prince-Bythewood that stars Dakota Fanning, Queen Latifah and Jennifer Hudson. The film was released on October 17, 2008.
Changeling (2008)One of the most powerful stories I have heard. Ms. Collins should be remembered as an American Hero. The story was so incredible I had a hard time acknowledging that it was true. She stood against pure evil. The evil of the local government and the evil of a serial killer! Her story deserves more than just to be an interesting side topic. She made a difference and should be written into the history books.
American period drama film directed by Clint Eastwood and written by J. Michael Straczynski. The film begins in 1928 Los Angeles and tells the true story of a woman who recognizes that the boy returned after her son’s disappearance is an impostor. After confronting the city authorities, she is vilified as an unfit mother and branded delusional. The events were related to the Wineville Chicken Coop Murders, a kidnapping and murder case that was uncovered in 1928.
Slumdog Millionaire (2008)An great example of fantastic writing. Characters and situations with heart wrapped in clever story.
British drama film directed by Danny Boyle, co-directed by Loveleen Tandan,[3] and written by Simon Beaufoy. It is an adaptation of the Boeke Prize-winning and Commonwealth Writers’ Prize-nominated novel Q and A (2005) by Indian author and diplomat Vikas Swarup.
Gran Torino (2008)The writing on this is superb. There is a lot more to this movie than you might think. Real characters you can’t help care about.
Clint Eastwood stars as Walt Kowalski, a widower who holds onto his prejudices despite the changes in his Michigan neighborhood and the world around him. Kowalski is a grumpy, tough-minded, unhappy old man, who can’t get along with either his kids or his neighbors, a Korean War veteran whose prize possession is a 1972 Gran Torino he keeps in mint condition. When his neighbor Tao, a young Hmong teenager under pressure from his gang member cousin, tries to steal his Gran Torino, Kowalski sets out to reform the youth. Drawn against his will into the life of Tao’s family, Kowalski is soon taking steps to protect them from the gangs that infest their neighborhood. Written by Alfie Hitchie
Religulous (2008)In my opinion the most important work of the 21st century, disguised as a comedy.
American comedy/documentary film written by and starring political comedian Bill Maher and directed by Larry Charles. According to Maher, the title of the film is a portmanteau derived from the words “religion” and “ridiculous”; the documentary examines and satirizes organized religion and religious belief.
A range of views on the various world religions are explored as Bill Maher travels to numerous religious destinations, such as Jerusalem, the Vatican, and Salt Lake City, interviewing believers from a variety of backgrounds and groups, including Jews for Jesus, Christians, Muslims, former Mormons, Satanists, and Hasidic Jews. He travels to Speakers’ Corner in Hyde Park, London and satirically preaches Scientology beliefs.
P.S. I Love You (2007)Uber chick flick, my wife forced me to watch it. Glad she did. Writing – Brilliant! Acting – Superb! and Cecelia Ahern is the most beautiful novelist in the world. You can see her on the DVD extras.
Directed by Richard LaGravenese. With Hilary Swank, Gerard Butler, Lisa Kudrow and Gina Girshawn.
Irish writer Cecelia Ahern’s first novel, published in 2004.
Flawless
Flawless (2007)Holly cow! Superb writing. Its a long film, slow moving and detailed. Better for watching at home that at the movie theater. But I can’t think of a minute were I wasn’t glued to the story! This movie sets a benchmark for character development, direction, cinematography, writing and acting.
Directed by Michael Radford. With Demi Moore, Michael Caine, Lambert Wilson. A crime/drama set in 1960 London.
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