Jumper (2008) - 3.5/5

Jumper (2008)

Don't expect to be blown away by all the aspects of this movie, but if you can buy into the premise and have fun w/ it, it's a pretty fun movie.

Hayden Christiansen and Sam Jackson together again and still a bit at odds.

I think you can over analyze this movie and break it down pretty bad, but just as far as fun goes, I like it.

It's certainly a good movie in the vein of "Man, I've always thought that wd be the coolest!"

Mamma Mia! (2008) - 3.5/5

Mamma Mia! (2008)

Cute, fun and good music. Meryl Streep is very impressive w/ her dancing and general jumping around having just turned 59!

It's very well done and fun.

The Dark Knight (2008) - 5/5

The Dark Knight (2008)

AWESOME! If anything, almost too dark.

Great story lines, great characters. Btwn those things and the action, tone, suspense, etc., I can hardly imagine any movie putting all of these things together better.

Here's a great article on the movie.

Hancock (2008) - 4/5

Hancock (2008)

NEXT: The Killing (1956)

I'm not sure why people are saying this movie isn't good. I thought it was great. Maybe low expectations???

I thought the action was good, acting was good and the characters were good. I thought it was original, creative and I love how it jumped right into the story w/o a bunch of background. We'll catch up.

There's a few little plot holes and "why wd he do that" kinda things, but hey, it's a super hero movie - why don't they recognize Superman w/ glasses? Besides, I often rather little or no explanation rather than a faulty one.

Haiku Summary
Hancock is a jerk.
PR helps, wife's hero too.
Weaken each other.

Frenzy (1972) - 2.5/5

Frenzy (1972)

NEXT: Hancock (2008)

Kinda disappointing from Hitchcock, but it was 1972 and I don't think they were allowed to make good movies for a few years there. Quality took a holiday.

The best part, imo, was the scenes btwn the detective and his wife.

Haiku Summary
Neck tie killer is
friend of guy who gets framed. He
gets out, guy gets caught.