Movies 2012: Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Dog Days (2012)

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Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Dog Days (2012)

Date seen: 19 August 2012

Rated PG, 94 mins

IMDB User Rating: 5.8/10

Metascore: 54/100 (User Score: 6.9)

Tomatometer: 49%, Rotten (Audience: 71%)

Movie Notebook Score: 7.0/10

Recommendation: B - Recommended

Grade: GT - Watch if you want to have a Good Time

Notes:

The Diary of a Wimpy Kid franchise is one among the few that is consistent. This installment including its immediate predecessor have paralleled the achievements of the first movie. Funny, never a dull moment. 

For your consideration:

• Acting: Steve Zahn as Frank Heffley
• Ensemble  

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Movies 2012: The Bourne Legacy (2012)

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The Bourne Legacy (2012)

Date seen: 18 August 2012

Rated PG-13, 135 mins

IMDB User Rating: 7.2

Metascore: 61/100 (User Score: 6.6)

Tomatometer: 55%, Rotten (Audience: 59%)

Movie Notebook Score: 7.0/10

Recommendation: C - Selectively Recommended

Grade: GT - Watch if you want to have a Good Time

Notes:

It is fair to say that the film deserves a credit in terms of achievement in action sequences whilst the weakest point is on the screenplay. While casting Jeremy Renner was a very good idea which resulted into a commendable performance, Edward Norton's character appears to have been deprived in terms of overall participation due to sloppy dialogues. They should have saved money if they've given the lousy role to someone with lower professional fee who could play the less-than-mediocre role other than the brilliant Edward Norton. 

For your consideration:

• Sound
• Cinematography

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Movies 2012: Brave (2012)

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Brave (2012)

Date seen: 07 August 2012

Rated PG, 100 mins

IMDB User Rating: 7.6

Metascore: 69/100 (User Score: 7.3)

Tomatometer: 77% (Audience: 81%)

Movie Notebook Score: 8.0/10

Recommendation: A - Recommended for all ages.

Grade: QT - Watch if you want to have Quality Time

Notes:

Honestly, this film has always been consistently among the most anticipated this year, however this falls short of your highest expectations. Though you can give it the credit that it was created more for the kiddie audience, still it lack the flavor that is expected of a Pixar produce regardless of its target audience. Nevertheless, this does not go down to waste your money and it still entertains a lot somehow. This is the best animated film of the year to date. 

After watching this movie:

You'll be emotionally neutral.

For your consideration:

• Voice Acting in an Animated Feature Production: Kelly McDonald as Merida
• Character Design
• Effects Animation
• Animated Theatrical Feature
• Animated Feature Production
• Musical Score

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Movies 2012: The Dark Knight Rises (2012)

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The Dark Knight Rises (2012)

Date seen: 24 July 2012

Rated PG-13, 164 mins.

IMDB User Rating: 9.0

Metascore: 78/100 (User Rating: 8.7)

Tomatometer: 87%, Certified Fresh (Audience: 93%)

Movie Notebook Score: 8.95/10

Recommendation: A - Highly Recommended for appropriate audiences.

Grade: QT - Watch if you want to have a Quality Time

Notes: 

The strengths of this film rely on its all-star cast, excellent visual effects, cinematography, and screenplay. Noteworthy performances by Tom Hardy who plays opposite to Christian Bale's character while Anne Hathaway outstandingly delivers as Cat Woman--and not to forget the teary Michael Caine which convincingly moves you. Nolan's final installment to the Batman franchise may not have reached the bar set by its predecessor The Dark Knight (2008) but it is surely among the best movies this year. 

After watching this film:

You'll feel satisfaction and dismay at the same time.

For your consideration:

• Acting: Christian Bale as Bruce Wayne
• Acting: Tom Hardy as Bane
• Acting: Michael Caine as Alfred
• Acting: Anne Hathaway as Selina
• Ensemble
• Visual Effects
• Sound
• Cinematography
• Costume Design
• Directing
• Screenplay

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