I Am Legend (2007) - 3.5/5

I Am Legend (2007)

NEXT: Todo sobre mi madre (1999)

I liked it. I think a lot of people expected something different. I only expected what they said it was: a zombie movie. And I thought it was a good zombie movie... which isn't saying too much.

But the action is good, it's cool to see NYC all overgrown, etc. But it doesn't stand up to much scrutiny (what zombie movie does?) in the area of "Why did he do that?" or "Why don't they just..." and all.

SPOILERS
Like I said, there's some inconsistent type stuff in it, but in a zombie movie, who cares. I mean, he's alone for so long and even has to kill his dog and then finally people show up and it's like no big deal - he's just upset she cooked the bacon he was saving... for what!!??!?

Haiku Summary
Everyone's dead or
a zombie except one guy.
Others, serum, dead.

The Omega Man (1971) - 1.5/5

The Omega Man (1971)

NEXT: "I Am Legend" (2007)

Wow, I cd have sworn Charlton Heston cd act. This shows 1971 production in the purest light.

Watching this movie explains why no one has ever said "Oh, you gotta see The Omega Man."

I have to give it a bit of slack b/c of the time since it was made, but man, not the greatest film.

Haiku Summary
Smart zombies want to
kill the last man on earth. He
finds cure, but dies. Cheese.

Mies vailla menneisyytt� (The Man Without a Past) (2002) - 3/5

Mies vailla menneisyytt� (2002)

NEXT: "The Omega Man" (1971)

Slow, but done well. Always interesting to see how another culture conceives an interesting plot line. Nothing earth shattering here, but interesting to see it played out.

I don't remember what prompted me to see this movie, but I always like a good amnesia story.

Haiku Summary
Beat up by thugs a
man can't remember. Friends, love,
found, but stays with new.

American Gangster (2007) - 3/5

American Gangster (2007) - Full cast and crew

Next: "The Man Without a Past" (2002)

I liked the first half of this movie and how they built up the characters and the tension, but then the second half just kinda rode that out. I know there was only so much they cd do since it was based on a true story, but maybe they sd have shortened it.

I'm having a hard time remembering too many of the points I wanted to make about this movie which tells me it wasn't that memorable.

Haiku Summary:
Frank takes over the
drug biz and gets rich. I think
he helped cops later.

Môme, La (2007) ("La Vie En Rose") - 4/5

Môme, La (2007)

Marion Cotillard so totally deserved the Oscar for her role here. The story is painful, but interesting. They did a great job telling it and showing us where she was headed. The songs were nice to hear, but it was painful to see her life go the way it did.

Haiku Summary:
Street girl can sing. She's
discovered and makes it big.
Drugs ruin it all.

Next: "American Gangster" (2007)

Drillbit Taylor (2008) - 3/5

Drillbit Taylor (2008)

Pretty funny but I wasn't expecting too much. I really like Owen Wilson's style and the kids were pretty funny being put in those situations. There's not much to it, but it's got some pretty funny parts.

Haiku Summary:
Kids get picked on by
bullies and need bodyguard.
Drillbit's a bad one.

Next: "La Vie en Rose" (2007)