Swing Kids (1993)

Swing Kids (1993)

Hollywood Pictures etc.

March 5, 1993

Historical Drama, Musical?

DVD
D

Bumped up a notch for the music but still pretty stupid.  Thomas Carter directed.

The Prestige

The Prestige

Touchstone etc.

October 20, 2006

Historical Drama

DVD
C-

I saw this in the theater but it didn't really grab me watching it at home more than fifteen years later.  Still, the Tesla & electricity thing was mildly intriguing.  Director Christopher Nolan co-adapted Christopher Priest's novel with his brother Jonathan.

Pocahontas

Pocahontas

Disney

June 23, 1995

Historical Drama, Musical, Fantasy

DVD
C-

I watched this once or twice before, and probably would've given it a C+ then, but this time I couldn't really get into it, especially with such forgettable songs.  I do like that this princess has a best human friend, as well as animals, for a change.  Mike Gabriel came up with the idea, which was adapted by many people, and he co-directed with Eric Goldberg.

The Machinist

The Machinist

Paramount etc.

January 18, 2004

Drama?
DVD
D-

Unpleasant in multiple ways.  Brad Anderson directed.

Laurel Canyon

Laurel Canyon

Sony Pictures Classics

March 7, 2003

Drama

DVD
C-

Lisa Cholodenko wrote and directed this about seven years before The Kids Are All Right, and again the concept is OK but the execution is wanting.

The Dark Knight Rises

The Dark Knight Rises
Warner Bros.
July 20, 2012
Action
DVD
D

A movie so bad that it sounds like Michael Caine is faking a British accent, although I will admit the cinematography was pretty good.  Christopher Nolan directed and co-wrote.