* = Bad
*1/2 = Poor
** = Ok
**1/2 = Slightly above average
*** = Good
***1/2 = Great
**** = Masterpiece

Though I almost never use *1/2 or **1/2, dunno, I just like to keep the variety of ratings to a minimal to avoid confusion and so I don't have to waste time deciding what rating to give.

I don't like the 10 point system at all, primary reason is because the middle ratings are such a grey area. It seems like nobody can make up their mind over what a f*cking 6 is, I've seen it being given to movies that are "very bad" and to movies that are "very good".

Shouldn't 6 be average or decent? Why then do people give something a 6 and call it a piece of crap? WTF MAN? Doesn't that defeat the purpose of having 5 lower ratings?

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Totally engrossed and although it seems it has taken liberties with facts, this Dutch based WWII drama had enough intelligence and style to warrant a second viewing. Carice Van Houten is astonishing in the lead role and is beguiling to watch. Very impressed.

Well.. I'm gonna re think it.

1 is diabolical, it actually offends me to watch it.
2 is awful but i can get to the end just about.
3 is bad.
4 is under average
5 is average
6 is slightly above average
7 is good
8 is great
9 is outstanding
10 thought provoking masterpiece

Recently I watched two Scorsese films, Shutter Island got a 7 at first, then I decided it was an 8. (I really liked it :D) Aviator got a 7.


I've never seen anyone employ a 4 * system before, how come it's 4 star and not 5?

Finally got around to watching the hurt locker the other day, really good, highly recommend it.

Now I just need to watch where the wild things are, which I will this weekend at some point most likely.

boo boo has been around for several decades?

I just saw a movie called "The Beatnicks" starring Norman Reedus (Boondock Saints), Eric Roberts (The Dark Knight), Elodie Bouchez (Alias) and Mark Boone Jr. (Sons of Anarchy).

It's a really cool, laid-back movie about two musicians who work towards getting the gig of a lifetime. In the process, they encounter some great beats, a funny little monkey, and even a little bit of love. It has a really great soundtrack and some awesome poetry. I'd definitely recommend this movie!

I realized that today actually, I was like "wait a second....."

My weeks in movies:

Basically, my dad was all over documentaries suddenly so we watched Food Inc and the Cove, which were both pretty entertaining and enlightening to an extent. I enjoyed them. But, breaking from the documentary trend we watched this:

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which was absolutely brilliant. It was perfectly written and directed, and one of those feel-good comedies that also manages to be sad and not get corny. I really loved it, there wasn't really a bad element.... even the soundtrack was fantastic.

I love this film. I thoroughly enjoyed every moment.

^I also quite like Wes Anderson's films, though my favourites are probably Rushmore and The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou. The recent Fantastic Mr. Fox was also good!

You should check these titles out if you haven't, storymilo. :)