September's DVD Reviews, Part II
Quick reviews from my Netflix queue and/or the library.



Hannibal Rising, 2006
Probably a bit too over the top, but it has its moments.  It could have used a better director though, and the script itself really doesn't get much above a simple revenge picture by the end, so it's disappointing on most fronts.


Blood Diamond, 2005
It's and okay movie, but I especially wanted to say thanks to everyone involved in the production of it for making me feel guilty every time I look at Dani's engagement ring.


Harakiri, 1962
Ready for a little heresy?  Okay.  How's this: Fuck Kurosawa.  This is THE BEST samuri movie ever made.  I shit you not.


Monk: Season 5: Disc 2, 2005
Though therapy does little for the title character, watching this show has served that role for me.  True, I'm just as obsessive-compulsive as ever, but I'm okay with that.


Shortbus, 2006
Probably a bit strong for almost anyone, but really... it's just sex.  Really.  It isn't a great movie in and of itself, but the more interesting thing is the novelty of what all is depicted on screen.


Aqua Teen Hunger Force Colon Movie Film for Theaters, 2007
I'm sorry.  I just can't get into this show.  I want to like it.  Really.  I just don't care.


Volver, 2006
Whatever.


Black Snake Moan, 2006
Not great, but interesting and original, and that's what I usually look for in a movie.  That and Christina Ricci naked.  Score!


Marie Antoinette, 2006
I don't see any innovation her.  Sorry.  Sophia's working her way toward being the most over-rated director in her age group, and that's saying a lot.


Mahogany, 1975
Okay, not really as bad as the critics usually claim, but then again maybe that's because (like Diana Ross' character) I let myself be seduced by a charming Billy Dee Calrissian.


Entourage: Season 3: Part 1: Disc 2, 2006
More of the same.  That's a good thing most of the time.


PICKS OF THE LITTER: Harakiri was unexpectedly awesome.  Don't switch off a half hour into it.  You're not going to get an epic first scene to hold your attention.  Just let it build to what you'll thank me for later.  Shortbus gets a nod as well because it's different enough that, hell, why not.




Copyright 2007 Ale[x]plorer.
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