Week In Reviews 8-11 / 8-17

Despite being captivated by the Olympics most of the week, I still managed to squeeze in 5 movies over the weekend.

Chariots of Fire (1981) * Best Picture Winner

Directed by Hugh Hudson
Starring Ben Cross & Ian Charleson

Acting: (8)
Effects / Cinematography: (7)
Plot: (6)
Experience: (5)

Overall: (6.5)



Smart People (2008)

Directed by Noam Murro
Starring Dennis Quaid & Ellen Page

Acting: (8)
Effects / Cinematography: (6)
Plot: (6.5)
Experience: (7.5)

Overall: (7)


Total Recall (1990)

Directed by Paul Verhoeven
Starring Arnold Schwarzenegger & Sharon Stone

Acting: (4.5)
Effects: (7.5)
Plot: (7.5)
Experience: (5.5)

Overall: (6)

Harold & Kumar: Escape from Guantanamo Bay (2008)

Directed by Jon Hurwitz
Starring Kal Penn & John Cho

Acting: (4.5)
Effects: (5)
Plot: (4.5)
Entertainment: (4)

Overall: (4.5)

Penelope (2008)

Directed by Mark Palansky
Starring Christina Ricci & James McAvoy

Acting: (6)
Effects: (7)
Plot: (6.5)
Experience: (6)

Overall (6)