So, lately, I watched a few movies. They were pretty good. Three out of four isn't bad. Four movies, so let's go with chronological order.

The first I saw and thus first on the plate, there's Hot Fuzz [imdb.com]. A movie parodying cop films, I thought that Hot Fuzz was better than most cop films. The action sequences are just so over the top that it brings a hilarity to the preposterous premise of purifying a perfect country town. Doesn't hurt that the British humor is just spot on, making this a laugh-inducing ride. I'd recommend this highly and it really makes me want to see Shaun of the Dead.

Following that, 3:10 to Yuma [imdb.com]. So, Russell Crowe is a big-time crook and Christian Bale is the tragic hero. There's some superb action between the two and some really provocative conversations that end up making this as much an intellectual morality tale as much as a shoot-em-up. I'd recommend this with both thumbs, a western that just hits all the right notes.

Two good movies in a row and sadly, the third time's not the charm here. In Chaos [imdb.com], Jason Statham, who is always either the driver or a cop, plays a cop. Kind of a shame, really. I really wanted to like this one, it almost felt like it was going to be good. But too much psycho-babble really made it a hard one to wade through. Wouldn't recommend this one.

Finally, there's Waiting [imdb.com]. As a server myself, I can't help but love this film. The same interactions happen in my work, too, though the behind the scene stuff doesn't happen. At least, not at my restaurant. Though, there are times I wouldn't mind adding some "garlic salt" (read: dandruff) to an irritating customer's entree. I haven't said much about the movie yet, but that's because it's like second nature to me. But the truth is, it's well done. It's not the best film out there, but it really gives me a smile.

Three out of four isn't bad. Any recommendations?

Kayla @ 24 Sep 2008 09:38 pm

Sorry I watched The Forbidden Kingdom without you, but you should watch it and tell me what you think. I'm not so sure how I feel about it. It was well enough, but I feel like there is something lacking and too fake about it at points. Having said that, it is a pretty good movie, because you can't go wrong with both Jet Li and Jackie Chan in a movie, especially when Jackie Chan is drunk through most of it. Oh, I finally watch National Treasure the whole way through as well. Not bad, but not the greatest movie I've seen. I also wouldn't consider it Sci-fi, but that is the channel it was on coincidentally. More movie chatting later love, I have to study some more.