Life Is Beautiful (La Vita è Bella)

A painfully sweet, poignant look into the lives of Jewish in a time of war. The right perspective is all you need to see that life is, indeed, beautiful.

 Rating: 5 / 5 (a favorite!)

(Watched Dec. 15, 2012)

Life of Pi

Beautiful cinematography, lovely movie of a person who lived to dwell on religion, survivalist tactics, tragedy, love and a tiger. Fantastical to a degree, but interesting. I guess you gotta see it to believe.

Rating: 5 / 5

(Watched Jan 20, 2013)

Hitchcock

Drama-laden take of the behind-the-scenes of Psycho. Quite something to chew on, and stunning scenes. Sometimes shadowy, but all around interesting, especially to the Hitchcock fan.

Also: Alma Reville is one tough lady.

Rating: 4 / 5

(Watched Feb 9, 2013)

The Perks of Being a Wallflower

Young adult in nature, but poignant tale. The acting was great. (I loved Patrick.) Very real, and quite deep. Lots of issues to chew on. I think I could watch this over & over again, and still end up crying.

Rating: 5 / 5

(Watched Oct 6, 2012)

The Lodger: A Story of the London Fog

Breath-taking, amazing, simply made with all its beautiful crudeness. The plot's simple, but the direction, the cinematography, the acting... Amazing. I was creeped out, I happily laughed, I nearly shed a tear. I didn't even notice that the hour was up until I looked at the time! Great movie.

Rating: 5 / 5

(Watched  Aug 11, 2012)

Venus in Furs

Great acting, and I love how light / black & white scheme helps in the overall setting. (I loved that tunnel scene!)

As I've read the book by Sacher-Masoch, it was easy for me to follow the storyline; I think that if you haven't read the book, you'll easily get lost watching this.

Rating: 3 / 5

(Watched Oct. 31, 2012)

Lust, Caution

Interesting angle on China during the Pacific War. No black and white, all in grey areas. Very poignant, and the acting is superb! There are some steamy sex scenes here too. Heartwrenching ending.

Rating: 5 / 5

(Watched Jan. 11, 2013)

Bodyguard (Bollywood)

Lovely movie - comedy, drama, romance, action... And plenty of eye candy! Has a kind of delusional feel to it, but a good movie with an interesting twist. I love the Bodyguard song too!

(I feel this would be a great date movie.)

 Rating: 4 / 5

(Watched Feb 9, 2013)

Snow White and the Huntsman

Gritty, real-life take on the well-known legend. Dark scenes, okay acting. Snow White's really snow white here.

(Charlize Theron looks amazing, too.)

Rating: 3 / 5

(Watched Feb 15, 2013)

Dark Shadows (2012)

Star-studded cast, but what fine acting. Fun movie with vampires, magic and, well, love. Dark, but also light enough. Not too deep, but enjoyable.

Rating: 4 / 5

(Watched Feb 15, 2013)

Les Miserables: The Musical Phenomenon (2012)

Wonderful adaptation, though I get surprised by the singing every so often. I shed many a tear. Great cast, great film.

Rating: 5 / 5

(Watched 15 Feb 2013)