Top 10 Movies of 2011
Sarah Adamson’s Top 10 list1. The Descendants-George Clooney’s Hawaiian based film all the way.
2. Midnight in Paris- Woody Allen’s best film to date.
3. Hugo-Scorsese’s cinematic masterpiece.
4. The Artist-Best … Read more
Movies 2011
★★★★ (4 Stars) is the Highest Rating
The Artist PG-13 ★★★★
Weinstein Studios Photo Credit
1920s Film has Similar Themes as Today: Love, Vanity, Pride and Fame
Shot in black and white with no dialogue, ‘cleverness’ is this 1920s nostalgic film’s strength. So many people have … Read more
Like Crazy (PG-13) ★★★½
Anna (Felicity Jones) and Jacob (Anton Yelchin) in “Like Crazy.” Photo Credit: Paramount Pictures
Raw, Intoxicating, Impulsive, Fresh…Crazy
Theaters today are filled with repetitive, abundant and predictable rom-coms. In contrast, “Like Crazy” is a breath … Read more
War Horse (PG-13) ★★★★
Albert (Jeremy Irvine) and his horse Joey are featured in this scene from DreamWorks Pictures’ WAR HORSE. Photo Credit: WDSFilmPR
Spielberg Doesn’t Horse Around; “War Horse” is Worth the Ride
Looking for a family film … Read more
Mission Impossible: Ghost Protocol (PG-13) ★★★½
Tom Cruise and Jeremy Renner star in “Mission Impossible: Ghost Protocol” Photo Credit: Paramount Pictures
Ethun Hunt Soars to Dizzying Heights
Your mission, should you choose to accept it, is to decide whether or not … Read more
Hugo (PG) ★★★★
Asa Butterfield plays Hugo Cabret in HUGO, from Paramount Pictures and GK Films. (c) 2011 GK Films, LLC. Photo credit: Jaap Buitendijk. All Rights Reserved.
A Visual Masterpiece
The foyer in my home is adorned … Read more
The Last Rites of Joe May (R) ★★★ ½
THE LAST RITES OF JOE MAY, starring Dennis Farina, is distributed by Tribeca Film
Written and directed by Joe Maggio, “The Last Rites of Joe May” is a deeply emotional, high quality movie − one … Read more
My Week With Marilyn (R) ★★★
Michelle Williams and Eddie Redmayne in MY WEEK WITH MARILYN
A Portait of the Talents and Persona of the International Icon
The Skinny:
Memoir, Historical fiction − Weinstein Studios
The film is written by Adrian … Read more
The Descendants (R) ★★★★
Actors George Clooney (L) as “Matt King” and Shailene Woodley (R) as “Alexandra” on the set of THE DESCENDANTS. PHOTO BY: Merie Wallace Fox Searchlights Studio
Stellar Comedy Focusing on Emotions, Values and Family
If … Read more
The Way (PG-13) ★★★ ½
Elixir Films Presents THE WAY starring Martin Sheen
Estevez Takes Dad on Cathartic Walk
A car, motorcycle or some such vehicle is generally the mode of transportation featured in a road trip movie, but writer, … Read more
Footloose (PG-13) ★★★
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Dancing with the Stars Meets Friday Night Lights
“Footloose” danced its way into my favor by making significant changes to the 1984 script that were gravely overlooked … Read more
Real Steel (PG-13) ★★
Hugh Jackman as Charlie Kenton in “Real Steel” Photo Credit: DreamWorks Pictures’ action drama “Real Steel.” ©DreamWorks II Distribution Co., LLC. All Rights Reserved.
Boxing Robots are Ho-hum
Here’s a transformer-robot movie starring an 11 … Read more
50/50 (R) ★★★½
ANNA KENDRICK and JOSEPH GORDON-LEVITT star in 50/50. Photo Credit: Chris Helcermanas-Benge © 2011 Summit Entertainment, LLC. All Rights Reserved.
Odds Favor This Touching Film
One might expect a movie featuring Seth Rogen (“Pineapple Express” … Read more
Dolphin Tale (PG) ★★★½
Photo Credit: Alcon Entertainment
‘Winter’ the Dolphin’s Story is Inspiring to All
Films centering on children and their love of animals always score big at the box office. “Free Willy,” “The Black Stallion” and “Benji” … Read more
Moneyball (PG-13) ★★★★
Brad Pitt stars as Oakland A’s General Manager Billy Beane in “Moneyball.”
Statistics Add Up to a Hit
Although it is in no way mystical, as with “Field of Dreams” (1989), “Moneyball” is about much … Read more
Drive (R) ★★★½
Ryan Gosling stars as a Hollywood stunt performer in “Drive”
Need a Driver? Gosling’s Your Guy
Fasten your seat belts and lock your car doors as “Drive” swerves into theaters at lightening speed. The mood … Read more
The Help (PG-13) ★★★☆
Viola Davis, Octavia Spencer, Emma Stone and Bryce Dallas Howard star in THE HELP.
Film Adaptation Needs No Help
Book clubs across the country are in for a treat. It isn’t often that you head … Read more
Crazy, Stupid, Love PG-13 ★★★
Steve Carell, Julianne Moore, Ryan Gosling and Emma Stone are among the cast of CRAZY, STUPID, LOVE © 2011 Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. All Rights Reserved
Strong Cast Elevates This Mostly Love, but sometimes Crazy/Stupid … Read more
A Better Life (PG-13) ★★★★
(L to R) JOSÉ JULIÁN and DEMIÁN BICHIR star in A BETTER LIFE. Photo: Merrick Morton © 2011 Summit Entertainment, LLC. All Rights Reserved.
Deeply Moving, “A Better Life” is Spellbinding
Every now and then … Read more
Winnie the Pooh (G) ★★★☆
“Winnie the Pooh” is now in theaters.
The Lovable Bear is Back on the Big Screen
The enduring “Winnie the Pooh” is a timeless, sweet and innocent children’s movie for the younger set that’s based … Read more
Horrible Bosses (R) ★★★☆
Jason Sedeikis, Jason Bateman and Charlie Day in “Horrible Bosses”
America’s Sweetheart Shows Us Her Dark Side
When quitting your job is not an option, something’s got to give. For Nick (Jason Bateman, “The Switch” … Read more
Midnight in Paris (PG-13) ★★★★
Owen Wilson stars in Woody Allen’s “Midnight in Paris”
Woody Allen’s Paris Film Offers a Nostalgic and Romantic Look at the Past
Ah…Paris, the city of love, and … Read more
Judy Moody and the NOT Bummer Summer (PG) ★★★
Jordana Beatty is “Judy Moody”
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Judy Moody Transitions Into a ‘NOT Bummer’ Summer Movie“Judy Moody and the NOT Bummer Summer” is a movie filled with fun adventure … Read more
Kung Fu Panda 2 (PG) ★★★★
Jack Black returns to voice Po.
That lovable panda is back and in a big way! The first film, “Kung Fu Panda” was nominated for Best Animated Motion Picture during the 2009 Academy Award® season … Read more