Hanna

Rating: 9

This is the most original film I've seen for a very long time. See it.

Arthur

Rating: 6

I love Russell Brand in Get Him To The Greek. It was the perfect venue to demonstrate his range of talents. Arthur is fine and Helen Mirren kicks butt, but I don't think Brand needs to play it so demure to show his sweeter side. He did it perfect with the self-unaware Aldous Snow character who was vapid and arrogant plus vulnerable and insightful in moments. The cynic in me senses the Hollywood machine is inhibiting Russell Brand. I sure hope not. He is great.

Your Highness

Rating:5

Big disappointment to the Pineapple Expresss fans. I get why it intends to be funny but it just kinda isn't. Still, much love for all the great actors.

Source Code

Rating: 7.5

Hard not to compare it to Inception but Source Code is more relatable in its wacky phony sci-fi logic.

Win Win

Rating: 7.5

Cute. The non-actor wrestler kid gives a realistic performance and Paul Giamatti finally plays somebody likeable.

Paul

Rating: 6.5

I guess I'm not as big a fan of these guys as everybody else. Not bad or anything, just forgettable.

The Lincoln Lawyer

Rating: 7.5

Solid thriller. McConaughey plays a convincing lawyer, Ryan Phillippe a good bad guy and William H. Macy an endearing best bud.