The Croods (2013)

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The Croods (2013)

Date seen: 24 March 2013

Rated PG, 98 mins

IMDB User Rating: 7.5

Metascore: 55/100 (User Score: 8.0)

Tomatometer: 67% Fresh (Audience: 85%)

Movie Notebook Score: 9.75/10

Recommendation: A - Highly Recommended

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

Notes:

Looks like the Academy Awards for Best Animated Film has an early front-runner--the one-to-beat. Packed with excellent animation and smart screenplay, this is the best movie of the month--surely, among the best of the year. Never a dull moment. Might consider paying more for the ticket after watching the film. If you want to enjoy with your loved ones, consider this and you won't regret.

After watching the film:

You'll feel like you've watched the movie-for-the-family of the year.

For your consideration:

• Voice Acting: Nicolas Cage as Grug 
• Voice Acting: Emma Stone as Eep 
• Voice Acting: Chris Sanders as Belt
• Voice Acting: Cloris Leachman as Gran
• Animated Feature of the Year
• Animated Effects
• Character Animation
• Music
• Production Design
• Storyboarding
• Writing
• Editing

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Oz the Great and Powerful (2013)

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Oz the Great and Powerful (2013)

Date seen: 12 March 2013

Rated PG, 130 mins

IMDB User Rating: 6.9

Metascore: 44/100 (User Score: 6.2)

Tomatometer: 61% Fresh (Audience: 65%)

Movie Notebook Score: 7.00/10

Recommendation: B - Recommended for parents and children.

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

Notes:

What is commendable for this flick is the animation, costume, editing, and production design--though, these may not be enough to please the closed-minded. This is way different from the 1939 The Wizard of Oz. But very similar in giving a moral lesson, this time, the power of believing. The performances from Oscars favorites James Franco, Michelle Williams, Rachel Weisz, and Mila Kunis may not have been excellent--as expected for this film genre--still, surely are satisfactory. 

After watching this film:

You'll feel fine.

For your consideration:

• Editing
• Costume Design
• Visual Effects

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Movies 2012: The Impossible (2012)

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The Impossible (2012)

Date seen: 27 March 2013

Rated PG-13, 114 mins

IMDB User Rating: 7.6

Metascore: 73/100 (User Score: 8.1)

Tomatometer: 81%, Certified Fresh (Audience: 85%)

Movie Notebook Score: 10.00/10

Recommendation: A - Highly Recommended

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

Notes:

A total "wow!". This film touches the deepest of emotions when it comes to family and love. This is unforgettable in every aspect. Best performance from Ewan McGregor and Naomi Watts. Excellent screenplay, cinematography, sound, and editing. Possibly the best film of 2012 and the-one-to-beat for the decade. 

After watching this film: 

Your love for family will be strengthened as well as faith and hope.

For your consideration:

• Acting: Naomi Watts as Maria
• Acting: Ewan McGregor as Henry
• Acting: Tom Holland as Lucas
• Film of the Year
• Ensemble
• Directing
• Cinematography
• Sound
• Editing
• Visual Effects
• Production Design
• Musical Score
• Screenplay
• Make-up

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Movies 2012: The Master (2012)

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The Master (2012)

Date seen: 15 March 2013

Rated R, 144 mins

IMDB User Rating: 7.3

Metascore: 86/100 (User Score: 6.8)

Tomatometer: 86% Fresh (Audience: 61%)

Movie Notebook Score: 6.95/10

Recommendation: C - Selectively Recommended

Grade: ST - Watch if you can't Sleep

Notes:

This post-WWII psychological flick is rich in terms of superb performances from Joaquin Phoenix, Philip Seymour Hoffman, and Amy Adams. Cinematography, editing, and costume design were all commendable. But, we cannot discount the fact that it's length and screenplay is agonizing.

After watching this film:

You'll feel battered. 

For your consideration:

• Acting: Joaquin Phoenix as Freddie Quell
• Acting: Philip Seymour Hoffman as Lancaster Dodd
• Acting: Amy Adams as Peggy Dodd
• Costume Design

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Movies 2012: Silver Linings Playbook (2012)

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Silver Linings Playbook (2012)

Date seen: 12 March 2013

Rated R, 122 mins

IMDB User Rating: 8.0

Metascore: 81/100 (User Score: 8.2)

Tomatometer: 92%, Certified Fresh (Audience: 8.2)

Movie Notebook Score: 9.70/10

Recommendation: A - Highly Recommended

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

Notes:

The most romantic film of 2012 comes in complete package. Trophy-worthy performances from Bradley Cooper, Jennifer Lawrence, and Jackie Weaver coupled with remarkable screenplay is a best-film-of-the-year-material. 

After watching this film:

You'll feel an invigoration of your love for someone.

For your consideration:

• Acting: Bradley Cooper as Pat
• Acting: Jennifer Lawrence as Tiffany
• Acting: Jacki Weaver as Dolores
• Acting: Robert De Niro as Pat Sr.
• Acting: Chris Tucker as Danny
• Film of the Year
• Directing
• Screenplay
• Editing
• Ensemble

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Movies 2012: The Odd Life of Timothy Green (2012)

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The Odd Life of Timothy Green (2012)

Date seen: 26 March 2013

Rated PG, 105 mins

IMDB User Rating: 6.4

Metascore: 48/100 (User Score: 6.7)

Tomatometer: 34%, Rotten (Audience: 70%)

Movie Notebook Score: 8.85/10

Recommendation: B - Recommended

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

Notes:

The story itself is odd and way out of reality, but the analogy is so usual at all for couples out there waiting for their own children. Satisfactorily written, greatly portrayed, simply moving.

After watching this film:

You'll feel like wanting to meet a Timothy.

For your consideration:

• Acting: CJ Adams as Timothy Green
• Acting: Joel Edgerton as Jim Green
• Acting: Jennifer Garner as Cindy Green
• Screenplay

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Movies 2012: Zero Dark Thirty (2012)

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Zero Dark Thirty (2012)

Date seen: 20 February 2012

Rated R, 157 mins

IMDB User Rating: 7.6

Metascore: 95/100 (User Score: 6.6)
Tomatometer: 94% Certified Fresh (Audience: 82%)

Movie Notebook Score: 9.85
Recommendation: C - Selectively Recommended
Grade: QT - Watch if you want to have Quality Time

Notes:
Well, this one deserves a standing ovation for an almost perfect art from 2009 Academy Awards Best Director Kathryn Bigelow and staff. Slow-paced as it is, it will hook your eyes to the screen. Jessica Chastain delivers excellently. The only loophole is the political aspect, nevertheless, magnificent!

After watching this film:
You'll recall why it is entitled "Zero Dark Thirty".

For your consideration:

• Acting: Jessica Chastain as Maya
• Film of the Year
• Directing
• Screenplay
• Editing
• Sound
• Cinematography

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Jack the Giant Slayer (2013)

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Jack the Giant Slayer (2013)

Date seen: 05 March 2013
Rated PG-13, 114 mins
IMDB User Rating: 6.6
Metascore: 51/100 (User Score: 6.3)
Tomatometer: 52%, Rotten (Audience: 60%)

Movie Notebook Score: 6.45/10
Recommendation: B - Recommended
Grade: GT - Watch if you want to have a Good Time

Notes:
Quite an acceptable version of the original story. Simply put to be entertaining, not heavy nor too light. Commendable visual effects, costume design, and cast.

After watching the film:
You'll miss your childhood.

For your consideration:
None.












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