An alt. psychic (one that sees into the past) told me that this movie was preposterously pitched to some level of management as a “Tarantino-esque philosophical action thriller”, and also that Jenna Fischer described once how taking a bit part as a hooker in this film was “showing off her range” as an actress.
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Enron: The Smartest Guys in the Room (2005) 80%
Straightforward and without as much of an agenda as other documentaries in the same vein. A sequel might be just as enlightening, explaining the circumstances behind how Ken Lay’s assets were transferred to his family before the government could seize them, and perhaps describing how Jeff Skilling has been able to use his ill-begotten wealth to buy ten years off of his prison sentence (he pursued enough legal action that the government decided it was costing too much in opposition, and cut a deal).
The Lone Ranger (2013) 50%
Too long, too much, but otherwise pretty typical Bruckheimer.
The Little Mermaid (1989) 90%
With excellent animation, voice acting, music, and story, it is one of the better Disney films.
The Little Drummer Boy Book II (1976) 50%
As mediocre as the original Rankin/Bass stop-motion.
The Little Drummer Boy (1968) 50%
Mediocre Rankin/Bass stop-motion, with a good voice turn by José Ferrer.
The Lion King (1994) 80%
Superb voice acting and story.
Erin Brockovich (2000) 80%
Smart, thoughtful, and funny.
Eternal Sunshine Of The Spotless Mind (2004) 90%
Nearly perfect. Funny to see this described as a “romantic comedy” – thinking of all the other junk that would sit behind it in the same category.
Exploring Space: The Quest for Life (2006) 70%
Straightforward documentary about space and life. I learned a couple things.