Wrecked

Wrecked

Independent Edge Films

4 December 2010

Drama?

DVD
F+

Almost unwatchable, but at least there was a snippet of Tiny Tim on the radio.  Michael Greenspan directed.

The Pianist

The Pianist

Canal+ etc.

24 May 2002

War Drama

DVD
C-

Depressing of course.  This is based on Wladyslaw Szpilman's memoir, and directed by Roman Polanski.

King Kong (2005)

King  Kong (2005)

Universal

December 14, 2005

Historical Drama

DVD
D+

Like in other versions of the story I've seen, the acting is pretty bad, although it seems like the 1933 and 1976 editions wasted less time on set-up.  (Carl hadn't even explained anything to Ann when I tuned out after fifteen minutes.)  Peter Jackson directed and co-wrote.

Hollywoodland

Hollywoodland 

Miramax etc.

September 8, 2006

Historical Drama, Crime Drama

DVD

C-

The story is mildly interesting, but Adrien Brody is seriously miscast, looking more like a '90s stand-up comic than a '50s detective.  Allen Coulter directed.

The Darjeeling Limited

The Darjeeling Limited 
Fox Searchlight
October 26, 2007
Dramedy
DVD
C-

Although I generally like Wes Anderson movies, I had the feeling as soon as Bill Murray was left at the station that I wouldn't be following this journey to the end.  The sets are of course good, but I just didn't care about the tale of three American brothers on a train in India.