The Box movie review

I read this short story in high school and I remember well the impact when I got to the end. The movie follows the book, but in it's attempts to elaborate derails horribly. Cameron Diaz's southern accent was not at all convincing, though she did hit the emotional highs and lows of her character well. Frank Langella was memorable and spooky as the creepy man who delivers the box. I feel the impact of the moral decision was lessoned dramtically by the continued moral dilemmas and killing which didn't entirely make sense. By the end of the movie I was half expecting Freddy Kruger to show up. If you didn't see this movie don't bother. Not worth the price of admission and doubly so if you read the short story and remember the impact. So on the Heart Chart The Box gets 2 out of 5 hearts. ♥ ♥

Shutter Island movie review

Leo delivers like always, in this crafty psychological thriller that keeps you guessing till the very end. His portrayal of a man attempting to hold on to his sanity in the face of unspeakable horrors is both convincing and emotionally gripping. I think this movie shows us the lengths our minds will go to in order to protect us, even from ourselves. Definitely not a date movie. I am continually confounded that an actor this talented with so many amazing portrayals has failed to be recognized for his contributions to the industry. Absolutely one of those things that make you hmmmm? The thing that stops this from being a five, for me at least, is that it's a little hard to follow. This may not be fair of me, but I like a good guys win ending. Of course we all know life isn't always like that, but at the movies for my entertainment bucks all $20.00 of them as of late, I like the good guys to win. This movie leaves you feeling a bit helpless and knowing that you can't always know who or what the bad guys are, let alone slay them. So... on the Heart Chart Shutter Island gets 4 out of 5 hearts... ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥

Gothika movie review

I really feel this movie didn't get the accolades it deserved. I think it is one of the best psychological thrillers we've seen in while. Possibly the reason that it wasn't as successful as it could have been is because it was difficult to follow for some. In the end it forced it's viewers to confront a pretty horrific reality, that most would like to believe doesn't exist. There are sick twisted people that walk among us, and sometimes they hold positions of power and authority. Scary. The acting was superb. It was frightening and suspensful and the ending was indeed climactic. Robert Downey Jr. is always a treat, and Halle Berry's portrayal was most convincing. So on the Heart Chart... I give Gothika 5 hearts.

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