Josdigital consistently reviews all his recently watched movies in just a few sentences, mostly for archival purposes. It goes back a few years, but works great as a complementary recommendation service for film fanatics.
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March, 2010
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2010-03-05 20:48
Anything Pixar is fun for everyone, straight forward inventive comedy and adventure, but sadly feels monotonous. I mean it's fun, just never tickled my senses.
0.3 February, 2010
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2010-02-15 21:40
Breath-taking, always engaging, wonderful tale about a man and his relation with a dog. A great film where Lasse Hallstrom once again proves to be a worthy director of a masterpiece filled with emotion and pure sentiment. I do admit.. I balled up.
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2010-02-14 21:40
It's a consensus among all. Astonishing, groundbreaking and just overwhelming. The only critique worth pointing out is lack of a compelling story, but that's just picking dust.
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2010-02-12 23:21
The movie is filled with great ideas, which is a real joy, but sadly all the action sequences and quick cuts left an unstructural mess. Highly conceptual, but nothing to look out for.
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2010-02-06 23:52
As a Coen bros fan, it's a real joy to witness their specific and perfected style of filmmaking, the cinematography and their effortless way of portraying with just a still image. But the subject, which apparently is a retelling of The Book of Job, is less intriguing than what Coen fans expect.
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2010-02-06 23:42
I thought Bullock's Oscar nomination is a bit overrated, but nonetheless the film is fairly decent, heartwarming and emotional, but sadly relies too much on cheesy dramatization and clichés.
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2010-02-06 23:30
With all these war movies capturing the same topic, it's still great to see a film be both unpretentious and intense. Not overly dramatized nor overwhelming. Just decent.
0.3 January, 2010
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2010-01-16 15:06
Fun, evocative and beautiful cinematography, but aims a little too much towards Wes Anderson film making which already is an acquired taste for many, like me.
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2010-01-16 15:00
The Girlfriend Experience (2009)
Even though the movie is all dialog, it never lost my attention. Nothing extraordinary, nothing to look out for, nothing too interesting.
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2010-01-16 14:58Where the Wild Things Are (2009)
A marvelous 'Alice in Wonderland'-like tale, but to me the way that Jonze creates an atmosphere is far superior than the movie itself. It's a great feeling you get, but even then feels a little too stretched out.
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2010-01-09 17:07
It's a movie built around a concept, feels too fictitious even for a sci-fi film and just poor directing. One of the worst films I've seen this year.
0.3 December, 2009
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2009-12-29 23:53
Von Trier is too dark, too experimental, too depressing for me to fully enjoy, but the way he draws you in is mindblowing, definitely only for film fanatics. I'm impressed but I don't feel good about myself.
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2009-12-26 15:28
Groundbreaking film making with a limited budget that doesn't aim for a cinematic feel. It's an interesting, emotional and visionary sci-fi thriller. Brilliant.
0.3 November, 2009
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2009-11-15 21:42
Sweet, funny, original, charming, creative, wonderful, I could go on.. I love this movie about as much as Garden State, a fresh breeze in the romantic comedy genre. Also an amazing soundtrack.
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2009-11-15 17:36
I guess it's a pretty thrilling story and all, but nothing really did it for me. Well made and visually interesting but the story seems too stretched out. Also the gunfire audio effects are way too loud apposed to the dialog, drove me nuts.
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2009-11-13 22:18
My expectations were probably too high and a comparison to the first 2 is unreasonable, but nothing stands out, nothing works, just an average action film. Bummer.
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2009-11-08 21:46
Haunting display of Israeli war and its profound take on humanity. Great visuals and a story well told.
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2009-11-08 21:31Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (2009)
Visually spectacular, obviously, more adventurous than the previous. It's a rush but gets tedious half way through.
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2009-11-04 16:56
This documentary told like a story is thrilling, captivating and inspiring. Great tale.
0.3 October, 2009
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2009-10-23 20:42
Extremely fun, original and genuinely funny. Well directed and well performed. I had a blast.
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2009-10-15 22:13
It makes me sad that a high concept movie, anticipated by many, gets only 3 laughs out of me. It's stale, child-like and feels like a lazy effort all around. Steer clear.
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2009-10-04 22:13X-Men Origins: Wolverine (2009)
I can't think of anything good to say, so I best shut up. Yet another superhero flick lost in the overstacked pile of Hollywood junk.
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2009-10-04 22:11
Belgium's pride they say, but I think it's just a decent conspiracy thriller, really nothing extraordinary. Decent.
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2009-10-04 22:08
"I think it’s a good adaptation to the graphic novel which lacks some heart but hugely makes up in style. A magnificent spectacle in sound and vision it certainly is."
0.3 June, 2009
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2009-06-27 00:19Things We Lost in the Fire (2007)
The only thing holding me back was the lack of a good storyline. It felt compelling, sincere and the whole cast is great but just doesn't stick. Great rent though.
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2009-06-27 00:13
Decent directed for the most part, terribly written. Some costly scenes, a hot girl and some superpowers always makes big bucks in the theaters.
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2009-06-27 00:06
Typical experimental Van Sant. Intriguing , but I wish it were more Finding Forrester than Elephant.
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2009-06-20 18:49
Again I love all things Eastwood, including this, but most of the dialog (and all performances besides Clint's) feels unconvincing and even laughable. I enjoyed it but it's not something to write home for.
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2009-06-20 18:41
Powerful and ahead of its time. Great dialog and an outstanding script.
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2009-06-14 09:11
High on dialog, this movie smoothly glazes the subject of certainty whilst leaving all the thinking for you, top notch performances, absolutely brilliant.
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2009-06-08 14:43
It's a bunch of hyped up typical teen romance with super-hero covers for thrills. Knowing that it's directed for an audience of teenage girls, it's pretty enjoying as is.
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2009-06-08 14:31
Thrilling at times, tedious at most. Feels like a big cat and mouse game with a couple great scenes.
0.3 May, 2009
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2009-05-31 10:11
A talented cast and a very smart plot makes this a truly exceptional piece of work, feels like an epic tale of moral self-indulgence.
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2009-05-31 10:01A Guide to Recognizing Your Saints (2006)
Great character study, great acting and great build, must see.
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2009-05-21 21:59
Part 1 shows us that Tony Jaa is a master at what he does, he defies both gravity and physics. All creativity goes to the well-choreographed action sequences rather than the plot. Just sit back and enjoy.
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2009-05-21 20:59
Effective political thriller, but the script is a little too weak to really draw you in, nothing you haven't seen before.
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2009-05-08 13:48
Compelling visionary cinema with magnificent performances. Doesn't over dramatize the events, it leaves all the thinking to you, makes you ethically aware. My favorite of '09 so far.
0.3 April, 2009
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2009-04-29 10:37
Action sequences and acting felt 30 years old and even child-like. Movie has a huge pacing problem. A Spike Lee directed and a Blanchard score combo does move, but only after the 3rd quarter.
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2009-04-26 18:21
After two great movies, Guy Ritchie's style gets tedious and monotone. Story is forgettable and the characters felt unconvincing. Nonetheless it's hip, badass and gritty.
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2009-04-10 13:58
Felt unconvincing and deranged, but nonetheless an exciting fast-paced thriller with great acting.
0.3 March, 2009
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2009-03-21 22:14
Revenge flick, kinda the less gruesome Death Sentence. Soulless, but extremely amusing.
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2009-03-21 11:52
Again brilliant Eastwood film making. It's a heart wrenching, thoughtful and interesting drama with excellent performances and an extraordinary story.
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2009-03-14 23:55
Not great, but touching (unlike the title) and quite realistic story of a dysfunctional couple.
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2009-03-14 23:52
Uplifting, fun and magical piece of sci-fi captures true emotion in a magical adventure, Pixar at its best.
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2009-03-14 23:22Vicky Cristina Barcelona (2008)
I'm definitely not a Woody Allen fan but this is a real charming film.
0.3 February, 2009
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2009-02-20 22:00The Curious Case of Benjamin Button (2008)
Too story driven based on events, if that's possible, but well directed and looks amazing. Don't have too much bad things to say only that I'd rather watch Forrest Gump again.
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2009-02-20 21:52Nick and Norah's Infinite Playlist...
Extremely original, well thought-out and funny. Lacks story wise but all together wonderful and outstanding performances.
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2009-02-14 19:46
Very enjoying, great cast and one gripping realistic fight scene, that's all. Nothing stands out, nothing to remember, just fun.
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2009-02-14 19:33
I don't get the fuss, I love Danny Boyle films but it felt a little child like, too colorful and optimistic. Well made, great cast and heartwarming, but definitely not for me.
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2009-02-06 21:33
I'm a proud Aronofsky follower today (The Fountain FTW). Delved deeply in this intense character study, he leaves a mesmerizing experience of deep emotions and admiration. Even in the midst of all things emotional, you notice how intuitive everything is shot and how great it looks. My favorite of 08.
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