January and February Movie Review

Short blurbs and A-F school-like grading of movies I’ve seen this past month, plus initial reactions to any upcoming movies for which I’ve seen trailers. My grading doesn't account for my enjoyment of the movie (i.e. Plan 9 would get an F but I'd still laugh a lot).

Megamind (3D!)

B+ Biggest weakness is that it is very Hollywood safe; and yet, it's well written and casted, so still very enjoyable. But don't expect anything revolutionary, experimental, or artsy.

The Social Network

A- Well acted and the dialog is quite sharp and witty, but the story feels a bit mundane at times due to its "based on a true story" reliance. A definite drama; don't expect much else out of it.

Sucker Punch Trailer

Daddy likey. I hope this is good, but kinda like Tron: Legacy even if the plot is weak the spectacle alone will be worth it I imagine.

The dumbest guy in the room

In a room full of senators, their staff, press people, and the president, the one who is least qualified to be making executive decisions on far-reaching policy is the president himself.

And that’s exactly how it should be.

I’m all for hyperbole, but…

It amazes me sometimes the vitriol espoused by some people over various political folk (Mrs. Palin, I’m thinking of you in particular). The hatred they arouse is truly awe-inspiring at times, but I only sort of understand it.

Let’s get a few obvious things straight: Obama, Palin, Biden, you name any one of these “controversial figures” and I’ll strongly disagree with them on many different topics. I’ll vent frustration over the dumb things they say or the bad policies they support. There are only few times, likely, you’ll see me agreeing with them on anything.

But hate? I don’t think so.

In fact, I’m sure that, were I to meet any one of them in person, I would be struck fairly well by how charismatic they were. Obama, Bush, Clinton… any one of them would be impressive in person. I’ve not met any of them personally nor been anywhere near them (and I doubt I ever will) but you don’t get to be President of the United States without having a bit of charm and presence.

Well, not usually.