Triple 9

The cast for this film really made me want to see this film but unfortunately this film fails to deliver. Casey Affleck plays the good cop in this film and he does a really good job in the role and probably gives the best performance.

Another good performance is by Woody Harrelson who plays the detective and gives a charismatic performance. The story is pretty by the numbers with not much new. There are some good relationships developed but overall pretty basic. Script was very dull and boring with not much going on either dramatically or humour wise. But the film is a drag at times and goes on for a bit too long. Overall this is a really average movie that I wouldn't say is worth seeing.

5.5

Concussion

The acting was Oscar worthy, the science behind the discovery was fascinating, and the fact that it's based on a true story is incredible. It's proof that one person can make a difference. What is more impressive is after watching the film I discovered that this movie was a watered-down version of the original script. Even though Sony tried to avoid legal issues with the NFL by softening the script, I still found it spellbinding.

I will say that I think it's ironic Sony made a movie about a man taking a stand against the NFL yet Sony pictures, with all their resources, are too afraid to do the same.

8

Deadpool

I didn't understand the built-up hype many people had before the movie got released, and I do not understand it after I watched the movie.

OK, so it does not feature a "regular" superhero, but instead an obscene anti-hero who does/tells a lot of obscene stuff. So what? I am a big fan of edgy dark humour, so I laughed a couple of times, but beyond that the movie was not very funny. The fighting scenes were "good", but nothing special.

In the end my opinion is that the movie is just ok. An average 7 from me.

Spotlight

Everything about this movie is outstanding - the performances, the way the true events are handled, the cinematography. In this day of digital news, this movie makes us stand back and realize what we may lose in the way of investigative journalism as we slowly kill off print media. Michael Keaton is really making a comeback!

The lengths the directors go to to achieve a sense of authenticity is remarkable. We are there in Boston in 2001-2002. We get to know enough about each character to make him or her real, but not enough to create side dramas. The focus remains the child abuse scandal in the archdiocese in Boston. That reflects the conflict the characters face and deal with when events make them rethink the focus of their article.

The movie is riveting, though we know the outcome.

8.5

Dirty Grandpa

Obviously not a great movie, but I don't understand all the people claiming it to be the worst movie that they've seen or that they thought it was going to be so much better. If you couldn't tell how this movie was going to go before you watched it, you probably don't know much about movies. The plot was basic, nothing you wouldn't be able to predict happens. All of De Niro's jokes were just him swearing a lot.

In the cinema there were actually a lot of laughs, I think if you go into this movie expecting nothing (like I did) you will be pleasantly surprised.

6