| Title |
Year |
Rating |
Rank |
Review |
| Hot Fuzz | 2007 | 90 | 1 | - One of the best comedies ever made by the sheer virtue of how it mocks and openly adores the style of movies it satires. | | Raiders of the Lost Ark | 1981 | 85 | 2 | | | Departed, The | 2006 | 80 | 3 | | | Scream | 1996 | 80 | 3 | - I cannot think of a better satire of slasher movies that didn't go into the realm of over-the-top comedy. The performances were solid enough for the movie and some of the wordplay and kills was inventive as hell. I also think that the second one being slightly worse than the first and the third being awful with the "reboot" sequel almost being on par with the original works in such a perfect way that is described in the series itself. | | Seven | 1995 | 80 | 3 | - Great performances from most of those involved, a fantastic twist ending that made perfect sense, and a reversal of expectations help make this movie work on most fronts. I felt some of the pacing was awkward and Gwyneth Paltrow is hit-or-miss in everything she's been in (a massive hit as Pepper Potts, IMO), but the reversal of expected roles at the end (usually, it's the veteran with "two days till retirement" that goes off into the sunset as the rookie takes over) really helps make this work. | | Memento | 2000 | 75 | 6 | - Inventive and solid as hell, but repeat viewings are hard once the twist is revealed. | | Old School | 2003 | 65 | 7 | - There's some outstanding bits of gold in this one ("I'm here for the gangbang," "we're going streaking," "you're my boy, Blue," and the scenes towards the end when they have to defend their status as a fraternity) but the total is less than the sum of its parts. The movie is insanely quotable, though. | | Real Genius | 1985 | 60 | 8 | - A nice cult classic with plenty of one-liners, and easily one of Val Kilmer's best roles. It doesn't hit as hard as other comedies of the era, though, but it's still worth a watch | | Royal Tenenbaums, The | 2001 | 60 | 8 | | | Swingers | 1996 | 50 | 10 | - Talk about a product of its times and nothing more, eh? |
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