THE BOOK OF ELI(2010)

The first month of the year is where movies go to die. Most films that are released in January are either pushed back or just not good enough to live up to other films that are released later on in the year.

I thought "The Book of Eli" could overcome that distinct title and it barely does. While not excellent in any aspect of the film, it is good in some parts. Denzel does not disappoint as usual. This is no "Man on Fire", but a more meaningful film. Slow at times but good action scenes that are not over the top. The story is a basic mission about faith and belief.

I would say that it's a rental for sure, but it may be a little too slowly paced for some.

LOVE HAPPENS(2009)

A romantic dramedy starring Jennifer Aniston and Aaron Eckhart. I think this film takes itself too seriously. It's your basic romantic comedy but without the normal cheerful tone. Until the end that is. It tries to be a serious drama, but fails and turns out to be your everyday chick flick.

I remember when this was filmins in Seattle and Jennifer Aniston put her gum on the wall outside the Public Market. That's in the film along with every other Seattle tourism site. It's a good look at Seattle, but it doesn't really make the film any better.

I think most viewers will tolerate this film, but there's nothing really to love either.

UPDATED 2009 LIST

1. HARRY POTTER & THE HALF-BLOOD PRINCE
2. STAR TREK
3. THE HANGOVER
4. INGLOURIOUS BASTERDS
5. UP IN THE AIR
6. (500)DAYS OF SUMMER
7. SHERLOCK HOLMES
8. ZOMBIELAND
9. THE BLIND SIDE
10. UP
11. ADVENTURELAND
12. TAKEN
13. DRAGE ME TO HELL
14. DISTRICT 9
15. AVATAR
16. ANGELS & DEMONS
17. FANBOYS
18. FUNNY PEOPLE
19. HE'S JUST NOT THAT INTO YOU
20. THE PROPOSAL
21. WHERE THE WILD THINGS ARE
22. PARANORMAL ACTIVITY
23. PUBLIC ENEMIES
24. TRICK R TREAT
25. THE HURT LOCKER
26. 2012
27. TERMINATOR: SALVATION
28. KNOWING
29. MONSTERS VS ALIENS
30. G.I. JOE: RISE OF COBRA
31. THE WATCHMEN
32. LAW ABIDING CITIZEN
33. PUSH
34. X-MEN ORIGINS: WOLVERINE
35. I LOVE YOU, MAN
36. THE LOVELY BONES
37. THE UGLY TRUTH
38. EXTRACT
39. STATE OF PLAY
40. THE INVENTION OF LYING
41. INKHEART
42. THE LAST HOUSE ON THE LEFT
43. FRIDAY THE 13TH
44. CRANK: HIGH VOLTAGE
45. FAST & FURIOUS
46. TRANSFORMERS: REVENGE OF THE FALLEN
47. MY BLOODY VALENTINE
48. THE TAKING OF PELHAM 123
49. THE GOODS: LIVE HARD, SELL HARD
50. SORORITY ROW
51. UNDERWORLD: RISE OF THE LYCANS
52. RACE TO WITCH MOUNTAIN
53. 9(ANIMATED)
54. THE INTERNATIONAL
55. SURROGATES
56. WHITEOUT
57. THE TIME TRAVELER'S WIFE
58. THE FINAL DESTINATION
59. OBSERVE & REPORT
60. COUPLES RETREAT
61. NIGHT AT THE MUSUEM: BATTLE OF THE SMITHSONIAN
62. THE HAUNTING IN CONNECTICUTE
63. MEGA SHARK VS GIANT OCTOPUS
64. LAND OF THE LOST
65. HALLOWEEN II
66. TWILIGHT SAGA: NEW MOOM
67. YEAR ONE
68. BRUNO
69. NOTORIOUS
70. GAMER
71. THE UNBORN

I'M BACK!

I just finished the busiest year of my life, which isn't really saying much. I thought now that my complete round-up was finished, I could continue to try and update everyone on the many films that I watch during the year.

I have seen six films since I wrote my year review a few weeks ago and so I'm going to just update my entire list of 2009 films.

On a side note. I was really shocked and pleased that "The Hangover" won best movie(comedy or musical) at the Golden Globes this year. I was shocked that it was even nominated.

INTERACTIVE VOTING FOR A ROCKAR AWARD

I'm letting the fans get into this years awards! I have made some new categories and hopefully will expand yearly. This year I'm letting the fans vote for one of the new awards. It will be on the side bar just like other polls, but the results will be hidden until I display my entire 2008 movie round up. Which is almost done, so it shouldn't be too long. Get your vote in. The interacitve award is for Hottest chick in a movie(that I've seen) and biggest bad ass(that I've seen).

ROCKET'S 2008 ROUND UP UPDATE

I've been hard at work on my list and nominations for the last week or so. I've seen plenty of movies in the mean time, but haven't been able to post them. You'll see them on my list and maybe some of them have been nominated for the almighty ROCKAR! Hold tight and check back daily. Who knows how quickly I'll get the list posted.

If you'd like an email complete rundown of the year in review then let me know by email or post a comment on this post. I'll just add my complet rankings on here, but not the entire article with the winners and nominations like last year. Thanks and be a little patient.

THE SISTERHOOD OF THE TRAVELING PANTS 2

Real quick review here. I only watched the first movie because Rory Gilmore(Alexis Bledel) was in it and my dad said it was "awesome". It turned out to be an alright film for what it was worth. The sequel is the same movie with just problems with the girls and thier pants to deal with. I'm sure teenage girls and my dad will like this movie, but it's just not my cup of tea. Rory Gilmore couldn't even make the average guy want to see this movie.