Film: Hunger Games: Catching Fire

My wife who has read these books was not really looking forward to Catching Fire as she believed it would be similar to the original. However, she was wrong! Turned out to be pretty awesome!

Film: American Hustle

Did we finish this film, I cannot remember... Oh wait, no of course not. That is because there was about 30 minutes left after we had given it all we had

Film: Delivery Man

If there is a bigger flop than Gravity it is Delivery Man. Yeah, I didn't waste my time finishing it. I wasted enough of my life by watching the first 20 minutes. I love Vince Vaughn, but this was not funny.

Film: Gravity

Not sure if the Hollywood and I saw the same movie. Well, the first 15 minutes were a tumbling bore.

Film: The Wolf of Wall Street

A very entertaining film. I would say it is a little long, but it should keep you attention just fine. Very well acted and has a lot of thought placed into nearly every scene. Bravo!

Movie: The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug

I actually liked the first Hobbit a bit more. Good story line, but I wish the fight scene with the Orcs was a bit slower. Overall, nice movie!

Film: Red 2

The first one was entertaining. The second one is overkill. Turned it off half way. Please no Red 3.

Film: Man of Steel

I really do not think they could have had more action in this film. It does start out slow but then it's all fighting. The fighting becomes very monotonous as it appears no one except the humans can get hurt. Pretty boring, women will enjoy as Super Man has a super hot bod, he does.

Movie: Captain Phillips

A well acted movie based on a true story. Tom Hanks did a wonderful job. If you know the story, it may seem a bit long, but it is still very well done.

Film: The Way Back

A solid film of an extraordinary journey. This shares many similarities with Cool Hand Luke and The Great Escape. This film is packed with good actors, and I would suggest watching it.

Film: Jingle All The Way

Wow, this film surprised me. It was much better than I was expecting. I am left wondering why I didn't see this when I was growing up. This has many hints that Santa does not exist and a lot of sexual references, so keep that in mind. If you are looking for a 1990's adventure, rent it!

Film: The Holiday

I have one word for you: predictable. Was this film predictable, more than likely it was. Why don't I know, because we turned it off about 1/3 of the way through. Sorry Cameron, even the other stars could save it. Add it to your X-Mas Watch List, just don't invite me over.

Film: The Family Stone

Again, this can be added to you Holiday Watch List, but there are many that are better. I did like the actors, except Sara Jessica Parker. However, she did a fine job in this one. Watch it, you may like it.

Film: The Ice Harvest

A decent movie to add to the Holiday movie viewing list. A bit long, but it has a creative plot and story line. Would I watch it again, maybe.

Film: The Promised Land

Nice work Matt Damon. Great movie and an even better message.

Film: The Kingdom

Nice combination of mystery and action. Sure to capture everyone's attention. Jamie Foxx has a solid performance protecting America, no wonder he later became The President.

Film: Gangster Squad

I am not 15 anymore, so blood and guts on the big screen do nothing for me. Therefore, I rejoiced that the rest of the movie did not progress like the opening scene. It wasn't that gross, I just thought it may lay the groundwork for a nasty film. The acting was superb, and I was surely advise you to watch it.

Film: Deception

An unexpected hit in my books. If you like The Game and The Prestige, then this is a good choice to rent.

Film: The Aviator

Leonardo DiCaprio delivers the cargo in this one. Great film and a nice portrait into the life of Howard Hughes. The level to which Mr. Hughes had OCD is remarkable. Great film.

Film: The Truman Show

If you haven't seen this, then have you been living underneath a rock? No hard feelings, I just saw it for the first time the other week and boy is it a spectacular film. Jim Carrey and company knock it out of the park! On a side note, since its release apparently there is a specific type of delusion that individuals may acquire based on this films premise... Go and rent or re-rent this film as it will leave you with a smile on your face.