Friday, November 28, 2008

Three Quick Reviews

JCVD, a funny and self-referential movie starring Jean-Claude van Damme as himself, surprised me with its depth and cunning. I wouldn't have gone to this film of my own accord and am glad I went. My rating: Worth a Matinee.

I'll talk about Defiance in a later post where I'll talk about three films out this season, all about the Holocaust. But briefly, my rating: Worth Renting.

Finally, I've already told lots of people what I thought about Milk, Gus van Sant's film about Harvey Milk. Sean Penn's portrayal of Harvey Milk shows his acting chops. Penn plays Milk with subtlety and intensity. My rating: Worth $10 because Penn's performance needs to be experienced on the big screen and with others.

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