Week in Reviews 4/21 - 4/27

The 7 seven films I watched this week were all very highly regarded. I enjoyed all of them except Monster. I guess I just didn't like seeing two of the hottest actresses in Hollywood looking ugly.

Braveheart was by far my favorite movie of the week. Until last night, I may have been the only male in my age demographic in the United States not to have seen the 1995 Best Picture winner. Despite the 3 Hour run time, I was entertained throughout.

Braveheart (1995) Best Picture Winner*

Directed by Mel Gibson
Starring Mel Gibson

Acting: (9)
Effects / Cinematography: (9.5)
Plot: (9)
Entertainment: (9)

Cumulative: (9)




In the Bedroom (2002)

Directed by Todd Field
Starring Marisa Tomei, Tom Wilkinson, and Sissy Spacek

Acting: (8.5)
Effects / Cinematography (8)
Plot: (8)
Entertainment: (7)

Cumulative: (7.5)






Lars and the Real Girl (2007)

Directed by Craig Gillespie
Starring Ryan Gosling and Patricia Clarkson

Acting: (8)
Effects / Cinematography: (7)
Plot: (7.5)
Entertainment: (7)

Cumulative: (7)






Monster (2003)

Directed by Patty Jenkins
Starring Charlize Theron & Christina Ricci

Acting: (8)
Effects / Cinematography: (7)
Plot: (7)
Entertainment: (5)

Cumulative: (6.5)





The English Patient (1996) Best Picture Winner*

Directed by Anthony Minghella
Starring Ralph Fiennes and Juliette Binoche

Acting: (8.5)
Effects / Cinematography: (8.5)
Plot: (8)
Entertainment: (7.5)

Cumulative: (8)




The Savages (2007)

Directed by Tamara Jenkins
Starring Phillip Seymour Hoffman and Laura Linney

Acting: (8.5)
Effects / Cinematography: (7)
Plot: (7.5)
Entertainment: (7)

Cumulative: (7.5)





Donnie Brasco (1997)

Directed by Mike Newell
Starring Al Pacino & Johnny Depp

Acting: (8.5)
Effects / Cinematography: (8)
Plot: (8)
Entertainment: (8)

Cumulative: (8)