Righteous Kill

Being stir crazy due to the second day in a row without power, I paid ten bucks to see this. I went with low expectations because of the reviews. I really wanted to see De Niro and Pacino together though. It wasn't worth the $10 but exceeded my expectations. Think of this as Fred Flinstone and Barney Rubble as cops and one of them (maybe) as a serial killer (but rated R, not especially funny, not a cartoon, and not in the stone age). I'd recommend seeing it at a $3 theatre when it moves there, or renting it in the future. 3 of 5. Joe.

In Bruges

Excellent movie based in Bruges, Belgium about two hit men who are about as different as the Odd Couple. The film contains awesome shots of what is called the best-preserved medieval city in Belgium. Collin Farrell puts forth a top notch acting job. Some parts of this film are very funny, some parts very dark. All in all I enjoyed it very much. By the way, if you are a happy ending type person, get a pure comedy ready to put in the DVD player directly afterwards. 4 of 5. Joe.

Paranoid Park

Last night I watched this 2007 film written and directed by Gus Van Sant. It was outstanding. This one definitely flew under the radar but was so good that I put it in my top ten list at 9th. The movie revolves around the life of a teenage skateboarder named Alex (Gabe Nevins). One of the true joys of watching this movie is seeing the story unfold, so that is as much as I will tell you about it. Definitely a must see though. 5 of 5.