Ciné Critique Américain

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Blog URL http://cinecritiqueamericain.blogspot.com/

Located San Marcos, Texas USA

Tags Movie Reviews

I really enjoy watching movies, especially in theaters and I have some very strong opinions about those movies. Those opinions are posted here.

Latest Blog Posts

  • Planet 51 (Review) on Nov 22, 2009 in Neutral Reviews 6 out of 10

         I don't usually go to see CGI kids movies unless I think there is going to be something special about it.  I didn't know what to expect with "Planet 51."  It's the first offering from Madrid based Ilion Animation St...

  • A Serious Man (Review) on Nov 22, 2009 in Negative Reviews 4 out of 10

         I may just be done with the Coen brothers after this.  I don't care how brilliant your symbolism is, poor story telling makes for an unenjoyable movie.  I may be being a bit harsh.  I'll give the Coen brothers...

  • The Big Chill (Review) on Nov 20, 2009 in Positive Reviews 10 out of 10

         "The Big Chill" is one of my favorite movies and tonight, I was feeling nostalgic.  I didn't even make popcorn.  I didn't want anything anything between me and the screen.      "The Big Chill" is abou...

  • Amelia (Review) on Nov 19, 2009 in Neutral Reviews 6 out of 10

         The main problem with true stories or biographical films is that you are limited to what actually happened.  Embellish too much and your story can be unbelievable or cliche.  Stick to the facts and you risk being dr...

  • The Box (Review) on Nov 15, 2009 in Negative Reviews 3 out of 10

         I have never seen any of Richard Kelly's other movies and I am not that familiar with the play "No Exit," however, I am very doubtful that my enjoyment of "The Box" will increase any if I were better versed in these works.&nb...

  • Dead Alive or Braindead (Review) on Nov 10, 2009 in Negative Reviews 2 out of 10

         I'm always looking for new, or new to me, zombie movies, so my Netflix queue is ripe with potentially disappointing, less than B-movie grade, suck fests.  I had slightly higher hopes, however, for one of Peter 'Nerd of t...

  • The Men Who Stare at Goats (Review) on Nov 9, 2009 in Positive Reviews 6 out of 10

         I've wanted to see "The Men Who Stare at Goats" ever since I saw Jon Ronson's interview on "The Colbert Report," although I could have sworn it was "The Daily Show."  (I LOVE YOU SARAH VOWELL!!!)    ...