November 2008

NOVEMBER 08

Quantum of Solace (Forster, 2008)     4
Rogue (McLean, 2008)     5.5
Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa (Darnell and McGrath, 2008)     4.5
* The Funhouse (Hooper, 1982)     6.5
Happy-Go-Lucky (Leigh, 2008)     8.5
* Sleepaway Camp (Hiltzik, 1983)     5.5
No Lies (short) (Block, 1974)     8
The Double Life of Veronique (Kieslowski, 1991)     7.5
Rachel Getting Married (Demme, 2008)     8.5
Suzanne's Career (Rohmer, 1963)     8
The Bakery Girl of Monceau (Rohmer, 1963)     7.5
Imitation of Life (Sirk, 1959)     8.5
Decalogue: VIII (Bear False Witness) (Kieslowski, 1989) (TV)     8.5
* Christine (Carpenter, 1982)     7
Let the Right One In (Alfredson, 2008)     6
I don't think it's empty, and I'm glad this sort of emotionally lofty and patient horror film is being embraced by all sorts of people, but the film is a bit lethargic and dull around the edges, and when it does finally perk up, it's usually for some easy morbidity.
The Decalogue: IV (Remember the Sabbath Day) (Kieslowski, 1989) (TV)     7.5
The Decalogue: II (God's Name in Vain) (Kieslowski, 1989) (TV) 8
* Joshua (Ratliff, 2007)     7.5