Movies I Watched In October 2012
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- DirectorChristopher NolanStarsAl PacinoRobin WilliamsHilary SwankTwo Los Angeles homicide detectives are dispatched to a northern town where the sun doesn't set to investigate the methodical murder of a local teen.My favorite director. Not from his best movies but a solid one. Great performance by all actors. Especially Robin Williams. Beautiful landscapes 8/10
- DirectorJohn DahlStarsMichael C. HallJennifer CarpenterDesmond HarringtonSeason 7 premiere. After witnessing her brother kill, Debra attempts to reconcile with Dexter while struggling to cover up their involvement with the murder.Our favorite serial killer is back. Promising beginning of the season 9/10
- CreatorShûkô MuraseStarsKôji YusaAkiko YajimaLiam O'BrienIn a post-apocalyptic future humans live in peace with androids in a domed city. However, a strange series of murders has intruded into bored inspector Re-l Mayer's life.till ep.7. Not bad but didn't grab me.
- CreatorGorô TaniguchiIchirô ÔkouchiStarsJun FukuyamaTakahiro SakuraiJohnny Yong BoschAfter being given a mysterious power to control others, an outcast prince becomes the masked leader of the rebellion against an all-powerful empire.Very good anime. Really nice visual style 7.5/10
- DirectorJohn WooStarsChow Yun-FatDanny LeeSally YehA disillusioned assassin accepts one last hit in hopes of using his earnings to restore vision to a singer he accidentally blinded.Mickey and Jumbo. Very good action. Not as good as Hard Boiled but the combination John Woo/Yun-Fat Chow is always solid. The ending is great 8/10
- DirectorDavid FincherStarsJake GyllenhaalRobert Downey Jr.Mark RuffaloBetween 1968 and 1983, a San Francisco cartoonist becomes an amateur detective obsessed with tracking down the Zodiac Killer, an unidentified individual who terrorizes Northern California with a killing spree.David Fincher - the master of thriller. Very good movie, great and fav actors 8/10
- DirectorSteve ShillStarsMichael C. HallJennifer CarpenterDesmond HarringtonWhen a local convict claims he has new information regarding a 15-year-old crime spree, Miami Metro sets out to unearth new evidence on the case. Debra attempts to cure Dexter of his killer tendencies.Great episode. The next looks awesome too 8.5/10
- DirectorEthan CoenJoel CoenStarsBrad PittFrances McDormandGeorge ClooneyA disk containing mysterious information from a CIA agent ends up in the hands of two unscrupulous and daft gym employees who attempt to sell it.Great movie. Awesome characters. Solid cast. Brad Pitt is hilarious. One of the funniest movies I've watched in a while 8.5/10
- DirectorBrad BirdStarsTom CruiseJeremy RennerSimon PeggThe IMF is shut down when it's implicated in the bombing of the Kremlin, causing Ethan Hunt and his new team to go rogue to clear their organization's name.Close to fiction in many scenes but really enjoyable. Ethan Hunt's head is made of iron for sure. The best MI since the first movie 7.5/10
- DirectorRidley ScottStarsRussell CroweCate BlanchettMatthew MacfadyenIn twelfth-century England, Robin Longstride and his band of marauders confront corruption in a local village and lead an uprising against the crown that will forever alter the balance of world power.Not that bad but for the movie with that size it's a fail. Far from R. Scott's best. 6/10
- DirectorSergio LeoneStarsRobert De NiroJames WoodsElizabeth McGovernA former Prohibition-era Jewish gangster returns to the Lower East Side of Manhattan 35 years later, where he must once again confront the ghosts and regrets of his old life.Good movie. Too long but good. Great acting 7/10
I prefer Leone 's westerns. Dollar trilogy (bow) - DirectorClint EastwoodStarsKen WatanabeKazunari NinomiyaTsuyoshi IharaThe story of the battle of Iwo Jima between the United States and Imperial Japan during World War II, as told from the perspective of the Japanese who fought it.Very good war movie by Eastwood 7.5/10
- DirectorGuy RitchieStarsJason StathamBrad PittStephen GrahamUnscrupulous boxing promoters, violent bookmakers, a Russian gangster, incompetent amateur robbers and supposedly Jewish jewelers fight to track down a priceless stolen diamond.Little better than i remembered it. Great movie. Solid cast 8.5/10
- DirectorJoel CoenStarsBilly Bob ThorntonFrances McDormandMichael BadaluccoA laconic, chain-smoking barber blackmails his wife's boss and lover for money to invest in dry cleaning, but his plan goes terribly wrong.Another Great movie by Coen Brothers. Good acting 8/10
- DirectorMichael MannStarsTom CruiseJamie FoxxJada Pinkett SmithA cab driver finds himself the hostage of an engaging contract killer as he makes his rounds from hit to hit during one night in Los Angeles.Caught it on the TV. I really like this movie. Great acting by Cruise & Foxx. Audioslave(Shadow on the Sun) in the soundtrack. Still 9/10
'Guy gets on the subway and dies. Think anybody will notice?' - DirectorRidley ScottStarsLeonardo DiCaprioRussell CroweMark StrongA CIA agent on the ground in Jordan hunts down a powerful terrorist leader while being caught between the unclear intentions of his American supervisors and Jordan Intelligence.Great movie. Little underrated. Pretty good cast. Solid DiCaprio 8/10
- DirectorJames McTeigueStarsHugo WeavingNatalie PortmanRupert GravesIn a future British dystopian society, a shadowy freedom fighter, known only by the alias of "V", plots to overthrow the tyrannical government - with the help of a young woman.Better than I remember it. For me the thing that is missing is atmosphere 8/10
- DirectorStefan SchwartzStarsMichael C. HallJennifer CarpenterDesmond HarringtonDexter tries to bring Debra on board with his new target. LaGuerta, convinced the Bay Harbor Butcher is still out there, attempts to enlist Batista to help her re-open the case.Great episode 8.5/10
- DirectorSteven SpielbergStarsLeonardo DiCaprioTom HanksChristopher WalkenBarely 17 yet, Frank is a skilled forger who has passed as a doctor, lawyer and pilot. FBI agent Carl becomes obsessed with tracking down the con man, who only revels in the pursuit.Second watch and still amazing movie. Solid cast. Very good soundtrack with great theme 9/10
- DirectorMartin ScorseseStarsRobert De NiroRay LiottaJoe PesciThe story of Henry Hill and his life in the mafia, covering his relationship with his wife Karen and his mob partners Jimmy Conway and Tommy DeVito.Pure Classic. Solid cast and superb acting. Better on the second watch 9/10
"What do you mean funny, funny how? How am I funny?" hilarious - DirectorGeorgi D. KostovStarsFilipa BaldevaAssen BlatechkiYordan DanchevPistol, Suitcase and Three stinking barrels is a gangster comedy which tells the story of the 23-year-old student Anton, a.k.a "The Beautiful". He has a dream but in order for it to come true he must first find money. The Beautiful decides to risk it all and unfortunately he finds himself mixed up in a hell of a mess of intertwining absurd situations with a drug lord fascinated with Lego, a group of small time crooks, a dangerous top cop, a sexy blond, corrupted government agents, a football player and his mistress, etc.Not bad but could be much better 7/10
- DirectorMartin ScorseseStarsLeonardo DiCaprioCate BlanchettKate BeckinsaleA biopic depicting the early years of legendary director and aviator Howard Hughes' career from the late 1920s to the mid 1940s.Really good movie. Great DiCaprio again 7.5/10
- DirectorClint EastwoodStarsAngelina JolieColm FeoreAmy RyanAfter Christine's son goes missing, she reaches out to the LAPD to find him. But when they try to pass off an impostor as her son to quieten public protests, she refuses to accept him or give up hope.Boring first hour but the other part of the movie is pretty good 6.5/10
- DirectorAdam ShankmanStarsJulianne HoughDiego BonetaTom CruiseA small-town girl and a city boy meet on the Sunset Strip while pursuing their Hollywood dreams.Nothin' but a good time. Amazing movie with one of the best selection of songs in the soundtrack. Full with favorite and classic songs and bands. Great Tom Cruise. 80s were awesome 9/10
Long live rock 'n' roll - DirectorLana WachowskiLilly WachowskiStarsKeanu ReevesLaurence FishburneCarrie-Anne MossFreedom fighters Neo, Trinity and Morpheus continue to lead the revolt against the Machine Army, unleashing their arsenal of extraordinary skills and weaponry against the systematic forces of repression and exploitation.I love this movie. Not that deep like the first one but amazing. Breathtaking fight scenes. The fight between Neo and Smith's clones...Spectacular. The soundtrack is pretty good and just fit perfect. Still got it on VHS not pure but still 10/10
Agent Smith: Me... me... me...
Agent Smith Clone: Me too. - DirectorClint EastwoodStarsLeonardo DiCaprioArmie HammerNaomi WattsJ. Edgar Hoover, powerful head of the F.B.I. for nearly fifty years, looks back on his professional and personal life.Great and underrated. Very good job by Eastwood. DiCaprio with massive performance again. 8/10
- DirectorJohn DahlStarsMichael C. HallJennifer CarpenterDesmond HarringtonAfter capturing a deadly killer, things go awry for Miami Metro, sending Debra into a tailspin. In an effort to help his sister, Dexter enters into a dangerous game of cat and mouse, while the Ukrainian mob continues to seek revenge.Great episode 9.5/10
“I don't run. I make people run... However, I do run if there's a bull coming after me with an axe" :D Dexter - DirectorSteven SpielbergStarsTom CruiseColin FarrellSamantha MortonJohn works with the PreCrime police which stop crimes before they take place, with the help of three 'PreCogs' who can foresee crimes. Events ensue when John finds himself framed for a future murder.Underrated ( even by me when i watched it for the first time). Astonishing science fiction movie. Great atmosphere 9/10
- DirectorJohn WooStarsJohn TravoltaNicolas CageJoan AllenTo foil a terrorist plot, FBI agent Sean Archer assumes the identity of the criminal Castor Troy who murdered his son through facial transplant surgery, but the crook wakes up prematurely and vows revenge.Classic Action movie 8.5/10
- DirectorRian JohnsonStarsJoseph Gordon-LevittBruce WillisEmily BluntIn 2074, when the mob wants to get rid of someone, the target is sent into the past, where a hired gun awaits - someone like Joe - who one day learns the mob wants to 'close the loop' by sending back Joe's future self for assassination.Great movie with very clever plot. The film lose dynamics in some parts but it's definitely one of the best movies this year. Excellent make-up on JGL's face. It deserves a second watch. I love Time Travel 8/10
- DirectorMichael MannStarsChristian BaleJohnny DeppChristian StolteThe Feds try to take down notorious American gangsters John Dillinger, Baby Face Nelson, and Pretty Boy Floyd during a booming crime wave in the 1930s.Good movie. Nice cast 7/10
- DirectorSteven SpielbergStarsJamie BellAndy SerkisDaniel CraigIntrepid reporter Tintin and Captain Haddock set off on a treasure hunt for a sunken ship commanded by Haddock's ancestor.Boring, unfunny and cliche. Spielberg's worst movie 4/10
- DirectorEthan CoenJoel CoenStarsJeff BridgesMatt DamonHailee SteinfeldA stubborn teenager enlists the help of a tough U.S. Marshal to track down her father's murderer.Great Jeff Bridges but slow and boring film. Worst Coen brothers flick 4.5/10
- DirectorSam DunnScot McFadyenJessica Joy WiseStarsTom ArayaGavin BaddeleyBlasphemerAn examination of the heavy metal music subculture that tries to explain why, despite the longevity and popularity of the genre, fans are marginalized and ridiculed for their passion.Awesome journey through hard and heavy genres \m/ 8.5/10
- DirectorRian JohnsonStarsJoseph Gordon-LevittLukas HaasEmilie de RavinA teenage loner pushes his way into the underworld of a high school crime ring to investigate the disappearance of his ex-girlfriend.Little strange but interesting. Very nice camerawork 7/10
- DirectorChristopher NolanStarsGuy PearceCarrie-Anne MossJoe PantolianoA man with short-term memory loss attempts to track down his wife's murderer.I love this movie. Brilliant and unique 10/10
- DirectorBrian De PalmaStarsMichael CaineAngie DickinsonNancy AllenA mysterious blonde woman kills one of a psychiatrist's patients, and then goes after the high-class call girl who witnessed the murder.Some not very well made scenes, boring in some parts but not a bad movie. Watchable 6/10
- DirectorErnest R. DickersonStarsMichael C. HallJennifer CarpenterDesmond HarringtonTrying to uncover why someone was killed on his boat, Dexter must out-maneuver a vengeful Isaak. New leads are brought to light on the Wayne Randall case by Hannah McKay, Randall's alluring former accomplice Dexter discovers has a secret.Another great episode. More Masuka this time. 9/10
"Looks like 'til death do us part didn't quite work out for these guys. Heh heh heh heh." --Masuka :D - DirectorSteven SpielbergStarsDennis WeaverJacqueline ScottEddie FirestoneA business commuter is pursued and terrorized by the malevolent driver of a massive tractor-trailer.Not bad for Steven Spielberg's first long feature film. Slow but good 7/10
- DirectorStanley KubrickStarsMalcolm McDowellPatrick MageeMichael BatesIn the future, a sadistic gang leader is imprisoned and volunteers for a conduct-aversion experiment, but it doesn't go as planned.Better on the second watch. Amazing first half and very good second one. Great Malcolm McDowell. 8/10