Happy Gilmore

Happy Gilmore

Universal

February 16, 1996

Sports Comedy

DVD
D+

Yeah, another Sandler movie, here directed by Dennis Dugan, who'd do Big Daddy three years later.

Happy Death Day 2U

Happy Death Day 2U

Universal

February 13, 2019

Horror, Comedy

DVD
C

Sequel that is almost watchable, written and directed by Christopher Landon.

Hangman's Curse

Hangman's Curse

20th Century Fox

September 12, 2003

Horror

DVD
D+

Confusingly set-up story that almost plays like a standard high school drama, with jocks vs. goths, with nerds mixed in.  This is based on the Frank Peretti novel and directed by Rafal Zielinski.

The Handmaiden AKA Agassi

The Handmaiden AKA Agassi

CJ Entertainment

1 June 2016

Historical Drama

DVD
C-

The title character is involved in a scam.  This is based on the novel Fingersmith by Welsh writer Sarah Waters, with director Chan-wook Park changing the setting in the screenplay.

Hamlet 2

Hamlet 2

Focus Features

August 22, 2008

Comedy
DVD
D+

If only it was as funny as it thinks it is.  Andrew Fleming directed and co-wrote.

Hamburger Hill

Hamburger Hill

Paramount

August 28, 1987

War Drama

DVD
D-

Vietnam.  John Irvin directed.

Halloween (2007)

Halloween (2007)
MGM
August 31, 2007

Horror

DVD
F+

Not one even marginally sympathetic character, and that includes the baby.  Rob Zombie directed and co-wrote.

Hall Pass

Hall Pass

Warner Bros.

February 25, 2011

Comedy

DVD
D+

Immature husbands.  Brothers Bobby and Peter Farrelly co-directed and co-wrote.

Hairspray (2007)

Hairspray (2007)

New Line

July 20, 2007

Musical, Historical Comedy
DVD
C-

I tried watching this once before but gave up on it because it couldn't hold a candle to the original movie.  This time I tried to just enjoy it as a musical, but the dancing and songs are unmemorable.  Adam Shankman directed, four years after he did Bringing Down the House, also with Queen Latifah.

Hail, Caesar!

Hail, Caesar!

Universal

February 5, 2016

Historical Comedy
DVD
D+

Unfunny story about a '50s movie studio, with some nice design elements.  The Coen brothers co-wrote and co-directed.

Gypsy

Gypsy

Warner Bros.

November 1, 1962

Historical Comedy, Musical

DVD
C-

Gypsy Rose Lee led a very interesting life, but this movie is too shrill.  Mervyn LeRoy directed.

Guzaarish

Guzaarish

UTV Motion Pictures

19 November 2010

Drama

DVD
D

A paralyzed d.j. wants to die by euthanasia.  The songs are annoying.  Sanjay Leela Bhansali directed and co-wrote.

Gunless

Gunless

Alliance Films

30 April 2010

Historical Comedy

DVD
B

William Phillips wrote and directed this "Northern" about an American gunslinger who tries to adjust to life in a peaceful Canadian town.  It's not quite a spoof but it does play with Western tropes, and I found it funny and intelligent, with of course lovely scenery.

Gunga Din

Gunga Din

RKO

February 17, 1939

Historical Drama

DVD
C-

Some novelty value in seeing Cary Grant in a different kind of role, but not enough to hold my interest.  This is based on not only Kipling's poem but one of his short story collections.  George Stevens directed.

Gunfighter's Moon

Gunfighter's Moon

Rysher Entertainment

June 17, 1995

Western

DVD
D

I didn't stay tuned long enough to find out what the tagline about the main character fighting himself meant.  Larry Ferguson wrote and directed.

The Guitar

The Guitar

Lightning Media

November 7, 2008

Drama

DVD
D+

The main character is diagnosed with cancer, gets fired, and gets dumped, but she of scores an awesome loft apartment, since this is set in New York.  Amy Redford directed.

The Guilty AKA Den skyldige

The Guilty AKA Den skyldige

Nordisk Film

14 June 2018

Crime Drama

DVD
C-

The world's least compassionate emergency services dispatcher, directed and co-written by Gustav Möller.

Guess Who

Guess Who

Sony

March 25, 2005

Comedy
DVD
D+

Guess Who's Coming to Dinner (1967) is a sincere if flawed look at an upper-middle-class couple's reaction to their daughter's interracial engagement.  Putting Bernie Mac and Ashton Kutchner in a dumbed-down, race-flipped remake was not the brightest idea, although I could've stuck with it if it were at least funny.  But when I'm more invested in the cabbie, and even a couple canoodling in the background of a crowd shot, it's a bad sign.  And, no, it's not funny.  Kevin Rodney Sullivan directed.

Guernica AKA Gernika

Guernica AKA Gernika

Sony

26 April 2016

War Drama, Romance

DVD
B-

The political and romantic entanglements of various journalists before and during the infamous bombing.  It took me awhile to sort out the characters, let alone their involvements, but I certainly enjoyed it more than most war dramas, and not just the romances.  It is cinematic and probably was stunning on the big screen.  Koldo Serra directed this Spanish-American multilingual production.

Guardians AKA Zaschitniki

Guardians AKA Zaschitniki 

Turbo Films

23 February 2017

Action, Sci-Fi

DVD
C-

Maybe it was the dubbing or the relative lack of violence in the first quarter hour, but I almost liked the cheesiness of this.  Sarik Andreasyan directed and co-wrote, 

Guardian of the Ancient Shadow Crown AKA Guardians of the Crown AKA The Shadows

Guardian of the Ancient Shadow Crown AKA Guardians of the Crown AKA The Shadows

Studio Unknown

13 July 2014

Children's, Fantasy

DVD
C

Odd but better than expected story of a little boy who might be the guardian, and the ice queen who wants the crown.  This is based on George MacDonald's fairytale, and adapted by director Colin Downey.

The Guardian

The Guardian

Buena Vista (Disney)

September 29, 2006

Drama, Action

DVD
D

Both the drama and the action are boring.  Andrew Davis directed thirteen years after The Fugitive.

The Groomsmen

The Groomsmen

Bauer Martinez Entertainment

July 14, 2006

Dramedy
DVD
D+

A boring circle of male friends reunite for a wedding, with the soundtrack bumping it up a bit from a D.  Edward Burns wrote, directed, and stars.

The Grey

The Grey

Open Road Films

December 11, 2011

Action

DVD
D

Another of those movies where I don't like anyone on the plane and look forward to it crashing.  Joe Carnahan directed and co-wrote, about a year and a half after A-Team, which was worse.

Gremlins

Gremlins

Warner Bros.

June 8, 1984

Horror, Comedy
DVD
B-

I didn't see this at the time, when I was sixteen, although I was certainly aware of it of course.  I first watched it maybe seven years ago and liked it more than I expected.  I do have to say, however, that I think that the gremlins are the least interesting aspect, sort of a necessary evil if you will.  I do like the themes of friendship, family, and romance, as well as the deliberately back-lotty small town and the many references to movies.  Now having seen some of the deleted scenes, I better understand, for instance, why Reinhold's character just disappears, but the movie definitely could've been more tightly edited prior to final release.  Still, it remains entertaining.  Chris Columbus wrote and Joe Dante directed.  I've tagged as many people as I can, but it's definitely an "Oh, look!" kind of cast.

The Green Mile

The Green Mile

Warner Bros.

December 10, 1999

Historical Drama

DVD

D

Well, there was some nice scenery, but who wants to watch three hours about a prison warden with bladder issues, even if he is played by Tom Hanks?  Throwing in a Top Hat clip just made me want to watch something light and entertaining instead.  Frank Darabont directed and adapted the Stephen King book.

Green Lantern

Green Lantern 

Warner Bros.

June 17, 2011

Sci-Fi, Action

DVD
D-

Boring with a touch of obnoxious.  Martin Campbell directed.

Green Book

Green Book

Universal

November 16, 2018

Historical Drama, Historical Comedy
DVD
C-

I liked the period details but didn't care about the characters.  Peter Farrelly directed and co-wrote.

The Greatest Showman

The Greatest Showman 

20th Century Fox

December 20, 2017

Musical, Historical Drama

DVD
D-

I felt an instant visceral dislike to this movie, even though it's brightly colored and nonviolent.  It's so glossy and implausible.  Long before the obligatory quarter hour was up, I was simultaneously hate-watching and MST3King, e.g. "Thirty years later, the childhood sweethearts reunite."  Michael Gracey directed and should be ashamed of himself.

The Long, Long Trailer

The Long, Long Trailer

MGM

February 19, 1954

Comedy
DVD
C

I enjoyed this the last time I saw it, in a crowd, but this time it got too shrill and I gave up after twenty-five minutes.  This is based on the Clinton Twiss novel and directed by Vincente Minnelli.

Forever, Darling

Forever, Darling

MGM

February 9, 1956

Comedy, Fantasy

DVD
C-

I wanted to like this because of the cast, but it's painful rather than funny to watch Lucy and Desi argue at that point in their marriage.  I gave up after twenty minutes, just as the angel showed up and introduced the "fantasy" element.  Alexander Hall directed.

Du Barry Was a Lady

Du Barry Was a Lady

MGM

August 13, 1943

Musical, Comedy, Fantasy, Romance

DVD
B

An uneven but often delightful movie, with topical references to the War, pinball machines, Kay Kyser, etc.  The costumes are stunning and some of the musical numbers are a hoot.  Don't try to make sense of the plot, just have fun with it.  Roy Del Ruth directed, a couple years after Topper Returns.

(This is on a "Great Cinema Legends" collection, focusing on Lucille Ball.  Oddly enough, it includes Room Service, which is more of a Marx Brothers movie, but I own it anyway.)

The Great Wall

The Great Wall

Universal

6 December 2016

Historical Drama, Fantasy

DVD
D+

The set design is the most interesting thing here, although I suppose that's mostly CGI.  Yimou Zhang directed.