TiMER (2009)
Who's in it:
Emma Caulfield (one of those demons from Buffy the VS), Desmond Harrington (Quinn from Dexter)
Lowdown:
Not to be confused with JT's movie In Time, this one is a sci-fi chick flick about a digital clock implanted on people's wrists that counts down to the moment they meet "the one." The lead character's device is blank which means that her soul mate has not yet received the device. Thus she goes on dates with TiMER-less men and coerces them into getting implanted, in hopes of finding Mr. Right.
Musings:
Interesting mix of fantasy and chick flick. Caulfield does well in it, but the rest of the characters are forgettable. Original, though silly (TiMER workers dress the part of Apple geniuses), plot mixed with some clichéd rom-com events. Basically, live in the moment vs. wait for a guarantee. Watch with a SO unless you think it'll make you rethink being with that SO.
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The Factory (2011)
Who's in it:
John Cusack (from two of my favs, Serendipity and Say Anything), Jennifer Carpenter (our beloved serial killer's sister, Deb Morgan), Mae Whitman (Parenthood, Scott Pilgrim v world)
Lowdown:
A detective chases down a serial kidnapper/killer of streetwalkers for 3 years without any luck until his own daughter is abducted (mistaken for a hooker because of the way she dresses haha). It then becomes a race-against-time kind of thing because the villain either impregnates his victims or chops them up Dexter-style.
Musings:
Decent thriller with same-old storyline; however it still kept us entertained. Ending is a bit of a doozy! Also, be prepared for Stockholm syndrome galore. Watch if you're into thrillers or surprise endings.
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The Ninth Gate (1999)
Who's in it:
Johnny Depp (Tim Burton's best friend)
Lowdown:
Captain Jack Sparrow is a rare book dealer who is tasked to authenticate 3 copies of an ancient book (2 of which are forgeries). The rare book supposedly contains the secret to summoning the devil and gaining invincibility, immortality, and yada yada yada. Along the way he finds out he is not the only one who is after this ancient tome.
Musings:
Loved this one. Saw it a long time ago but had to re-watch because it was that entertaining. I've always had a fascination with the supernatural/good-vs-evil, and this one is not lacking. Mix in mystery and thriller and you've got a winner. Reminds me a little of how I envisioned the movie adaptations to The Da Vinci Code and Angels and Demons should have been (but weren't). Watch if you like mystery/thriller and was disappointed by the former 2 movies I mentioned.
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Butter (2011)
Who's in it:
Jennifer Garner (half of Bennifer part deux), Ty Burrell (Phil from Modern Fam), Olivia Wilde (House), Hugh Jackman (wolverine, wolverine, and wolverine)
Lowdown:
A 10-year-old foster child finds her way into a butter sculpture exhibit and discovers a talent in sculpting. A David-vs-Goliath competition ensues between the child and the socially ambitious wife of the previous champion (well, 15-years-straight-champion).
Musings:
It's about a butter-sculpting competition. Or maybe it was a satire about politics. I don't really know, but it was an entertaining comedy. If not entertaining then at least memorable (read: how many movies about butter-sculpting are there?). Watch if you're into politics and comedy.
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6 Souls (2013)
Who's in it:
Julianne Moore (Boogie Nights, Big Lebowski), Jonathan Rhys Meyers (MI 3, Match Point)
Lowdown:
It's about a psychiatrist who is introduced to a patient with multiple personalities who takes on the physical characteristics of those personalities. The doc soon discovers that the personalities are murder victims, which leads to her getting closer to becoming one herself.
Musings:
Similar to Identity but sans Cusack, so obviously not as good. Moody and sometimes hollow but at least it sticks to its guns (mainly, creepiness and good acting). A psychological thriller that deals with amnesia and split personalities (not unlike Identity, sorry spoiler alert for those who haven't seen the 2003 movie) that sometimes forces its twists and misdirections. Watch if you enjoyed Identity but hated Cusack.
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