Jack Reacher Review.

Watched Jack Reacher Starring Tom Cruise, Rosamund Pike, Robert Duvall and Richard Jenkins. I though the film was very formulaic and cliché which makes it a vey generic suspenseful thriller.  The script and dialogue was the main problem with the film that seems to have a few plot holes that aren't completely filled, concerning the story. The film suffers from a plot that was a bit weak, and it was lazy at times, as well as the slow tone of the film that does not match well with the witty dialogued action sequences. The film also suffers from weak comedic moments that were completely unfunny or not needed for the film. The film was entertaining with good action sequences.   Tom Cruise was great in the lead role as Jack Reacher, but the rest of the cast was decent with wooden performances.  It was decently directed by Christopher McQuarrie which finds a creative and clever ways to stand out, delivering a nifty car chase and a nifty escape as well.  The film overall was a fine film thriller. In its simple, efficient stylishness, and its western-vigilante vibe. The film was equipped with loads of action and chases that would not disappoint at all. I will give it a C+.

Les Misérables Review.

Watched Les Misérables Starring Hugh Jackman, Russel Crowe, Anne Hathaway and Amanda Seyfried. I though the movie was overly depressing and overly dramatized film ever. Hugh Jackman gave one of his best performances in his career. He showed this rawness of emotion and vulnerability to the character of Jean Valjean. Jackman does have an amazing vocal ability that can be transmitted through the physicality and facial expression of interpretation. Anne Hathaway also gives an intense performance, but she is only in the movie for like 25 minutes. Anne Hathaway killer rendition of "I Dreamed a Dream" is one of its emotional highlights and the only strong scene that Hathaway showed her true vocal abilities. Russel Crowe was good in the film as Javert, but he was one of the weakest singers of all.  Sacha Baron Cohen and Helena Bonham Carter were actually very funny and very charismatic as the comic relief couple the Thénardiers. Samantha Barks was the breakthrough actress in the film as Eponine. She has this beautiful and amazing vocal voice and her acting was so excellently well done. It was decently well directed by Tom Hooper and he takes this musical relatively naturalistic and grounded approach, a choice that's better suited to the subject matter of the story than to the fact that it takes place entirely in song. The script and dialogue was the weakest part of the film because seems like it's in a hurry, skittering from one number to the next without interlude. After Hathaway's early high point, it starts to feel numbing, an unending of overly melancholy. The cinematography of the film was very amazing and vividly well done. I really enjoyed that the vocals were recorded live on set. The majority of the big numbers are frequently recorded in close-up, and the camera holding on intimate shots of the performers as they stand or sit and sing. I believe this film is more of a character driving story and it has great performances from this all star cast. I will give it a B.

Lincoln Review.

Watched Lincoln Starring Daniel Day-Lewis, Sally Field and Tommy Lee Jones.  The film was just incredible and very rousingly wonderful.  The film was a remarkable picture that completely captures the battle that would define the legacy of Abraham Lincoln, as he fought valiantly to amend the constitution to abolish slavery, months before his death. Quite simply, this is the best film about American politics dedicated to cinema of the year. Daniel Day-Lewis, who plays Abraham Lincoln, delivered a exhilarating performance that is deserving to win at the Academy Awards. His gestures, mannerisms, posture and physical acting lead you to believe he really is Lincoln. The attention he put into the physical dimension of the role really sets his performance apart. Sally Field was just amazing as Mary Todd Lincoln. Her performance was so versatile and very emotionally convincing. The really man whom was on top of his game was Tommy Lee Jones in a stand-out performance as the Radical Republican congressman Thaddeus Stevens. Jones gave such a fierce and motivated performance that he just steals every scene of the film. Steven Spielberg did such an amazing job as director in the film, his vision about the history of Lincoln with an excellent projection of the cameras that transported back in time to 1864 America was extraordinary well done. Spielberg not only created a movie; he crafted a universe. The sets, the costumes, the props are all perfected to look like 1864 America. This film is simply another triumph for Spielberg.  The film almost runs on no music for most of the time but the scenes demanding background score were superbly orchestrated by John Williams. Cinematography by Janusz KamiÅski and editing by Michael Kahn was crisp and top notch brilliantly well done. The script and dialogue was just beautifully and excellently written by Tony Kushner.  The script and dialogue develop great character development for each character and created a visionary world come to life. Although the film was a bit slow, it will entertain and keep you very engaged in this film. The film was very gripping and inspirational that is historically accurate.  This movie is just a great masterpiece and at times very funny to watch. I will give this film an A+++++.  I recommend everyone to watch this awesome movie.