the cinema

mirrormask:

B-
while it was a pretty movie to look at, quirky and funny at times, i felt it was just lacking something. the performances were strong, especially by the little girl, but it felt too much like the neverending story. and it honestly shouldn't have tried so hard to be that movie if it couldn't pull it off as well.

saw 2:

B
for the most part the movie was kind of boring. sick, icky, and twisted, but still kind of boring. the ending is what saved the entire movie. since i knew that the first installment was one of the best pull the rug out from under you kind of movies i've ever experienced, i didn't try too hard to guess the inevitable twist that i assumed this one too would offer. when the safe opened and they replayed captain crazy's instructions i couldn't help but smile at how well done that was. and shawnee smith is one of my favorites. she had me at i saw what you did and i know who you are, and i've been in love with her ever since. if she's in saw 3, she will be the only reason why i'd come back for more.

proof:

C
jake is pretty. gwynnie is pretty. the movie had several hits and misses. the scene where gwyneth reads her father's insane ramblings was enough to break my heart, but not enough to make up for all the other mess that i had to wade through. i guess i wanted a love story, and this movie really isn't one.