I saw some "catch-up" movies over the weekend:
True Grit: 6 of 10. I actually applaud a good remake, but this just was just average. I could not get into the characters. Bridges did a good job, but he just could not carry the role or the movie. Matt Damon was underwhelming, as was the girl who played Mattie Ross. Barry Pepper's role was a very pleasant surprise.
Black Swan: 8 of 10. Maybe it is just that I had no idea about what this movie was really about, but wow, this was a very good movie. I was expecting some ballerina back-sassing and got some serious psychotic craziness. Some of the scenes made me really squirm. The lines between what was real and what was imagined reminded me of American Psycho (in a good way). Also, I was also really surprised at the surround sound in this movie.
Inception: 7 of 10. Good movie, but I admit I was a little disappointed based on the build-up from friends, family and the reviews on the Zone. The visual and surround experience was pure brilliance, as was the concept. The story itself was so-so. I figured out the ending less than halfway through the movie (and I'm not that bright
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