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These are my films in my collection, with my rating of them out of 5 - dated 23rd June 2010.
* Rubbish
** Watchable rubbish
*** It's alright.
**** It's pretty darn good
***** Wow! What a film...let's watch it again!
Atonement **
- bought it out of interest. Well directed, but story flopped.
Australia ***
- went to see this at the cinema. I enjoyed it for the storyline, but was a bit long.
Batman Begins ****
- love this film, but I watched the sequel first...which explains why only 4 stars...Dark Knight is too good!
Beowulf and Grendel *
- suggested by a few friends of mine (I think to try and get me to kick my Gerard Butler habit) - didn't stop it, but did show me that he has been in some seriously bad films!
Blood Diamond ****
- I've only seen this once, but it takes a lot out of you to watch this. Yeah, it's good though!
Bourne Identity ****(*)
- this film is really good. But does it qualify for 5 stars? Can I find anything wrong with it in my mind? Nope - I'm adding a star!
Brothers Grimm *
- bad, just bad.
Butterfly on a Wheel ***
- bought it because Gerard Butler was in it. It's alright, I guess. Has an interesting twist at the end!
Cars *****
- my favourite Pixar film of all time!
Casino Royale *****
- I was sceptical about Bond...always had been. But Daniel Craig was able to introduce some new fans to the story...ie. me!
Changeling ****
- it's so hard to give this film a 5 stars - mainly because it's very emotionally draining...and couldn't watch it again and again! But it is a great film...Clint Eastwood does a brilliant job directing Angelina Jolie.
Chicago ***
- it's fun to sing along to!
Chronicles of Narnia - the original BBC ones! *****
- does it have bad actors? Yes Does it have awful puppetry and computer graphics? Yes - But despite these, I love them so much. There's a brilliant original quality about them. I grew up with them...on VHS, and watched them every Sunday after dinner. I just can't stop loving the story.
Cold Mountain ****
- same problem with this film as 'Changeling'. It's very draining! I love Renee Zellweger in this, and there's something about Jude Law and Nicole Kidman, which I love. Usually, I wouldn't - but they had this great chemistry despite spending most of the film apart. It's a difficult watch.
Count of Monte Cristo *****
- one of my favourite films of all time (although, I have a few of these!) Just brilliant.
Coyote Ugly *****
- (now these are MY ratings, :D) I love this film, the songs are just great. The script is awful...but love it anyway! And the LeAnn Rimes cameo at the end...my favourite part. Oh, and one of my favourite actresses is in it, Maria Bello.
Crocodile Dundee II ***
- Crocodile Dundee has something that I just get drawn to....not sure what it is. But I love watching this film.
CSI: Grave Danger *****
- ok, not a film...but Quentin Tarantino directed these two episodes of CSI for the season 5 finale. And it's the best episode I've ever seen.
Dark Knight *****
- ding ding ding!!! It's great. Period.
Day after Tomorrow ***
- unbelievable, and to watch on a hot day. It makes me feel cold. But I like the relationship between Jake Gyllenhaal and Dennis Quaid, and Jake's relationship with Emmy Rossum. Can't beat it.
Dear Frankie *****
- very under the radar film. Watch this. Seriously. It won't disappoint.
Definitely Maybe **
- chick flick. It's good for a girls' night in - but not one of the best films to watch.
Dirty Dancing ***
- the soundtrack is brilliant! The dancing is great. The classic water jumping scene is great. And 'Nobody puts Baby in the corner' - sigh.
Disturbia **
- if you want a thrill, watch it. If you want to watch a greatly scripted film, don't.
Dodgeball ***
- now, I'm usually not one for "comedies". But this one, is fab. Has me in stitches!
Duchess ****
- great film...hard watch.
Dreamgirls n/a
- bought it...still haven't watched it!
Edward Scissorhands ***
- yeah, I used to like it loads...but not so much of a fan anymore. Depressing as.
Election *
- dodgy, dodgy, dodgy.
Emperor's New Groove *****
- fantastic fantastic fantastic! VERY quotable.
Enchanted ***
- it's Disney spoofing itself. It's very funny, and happy! Watch this.
Erin Brockovich *****
- this is brilliant. Language is frequent, but the storyline is just incredible.
Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer **
- it's a fun watch. Not sure why I don't have the first - might have to buy it.
Father of the Bride ***
- ohhhh....this film brightens my day!
Father of the Bride 2 ***/*
- it's better than the first in some aspects...but not really a 4!
Fight Club *****
- great film. Can't explain why...far too complicated!
Flicka ***
- cute film. If I need to feel better - I'll put this on. Works like a charm!
Flight of the Phoenix **
- it's okaaay. It's definitely watchable - at least give it one watch.
Flightplan ***
- made me wary of anyone who is nice to me on a plane.
Flint Street Nativity ****
- this is hilarious. Seriously, please watch this. There are several quality British actors who do a nativity and all the sets are huge to make them look like they're kids. And it plays off all the funny stuff that kids do in nativities!
Freedom Writers ****
- great film, based on a true story! Got to be worth a watch...and has Hilary Swank in it, she's fab.
Friday Night Lights **
- I'm not a fan....but could understand if someone else would.
GI Jane ***
- not GI Joe. GI Jane - about a lady (Demi Moore) who wants to be a Navy Seal...and of course, faces all the opposition.
Gladiator *****
- one of the greatest films made ever!
Gone in 60 Seconds ***
- pretty good for a general watch!
Grease ***
- want a singalong? Perfect!
Hercules ****
- want a singalong? Even more perfect!
He's Just Not That Into You **
- this film confused girls as it shows us an entire new angle of what guys think about girls...but throws into the mix, but those guys may be an exception. So, we're still confused about how a guys mind works.
Hidalgo ***
- you need to be a certain type of person to watch this, and enjoy it. You need to enjoy a slower pace of film....it's not all action, there is action...but not much of it. You need to be able to enjoy a film without huge stars in it...and you need to feel sympathy between a man and his horse.
High School Musical ***
- I love this film.
High School Musical 3 ****
- hated the 2nd one. Loved the 3rd!
Holiday ****
- this is a cute little film. Definitely one to watch!
Home Alone ***
- Kevin McAllister was my hero when I was younger. He gave me the courage to believe I too could defend the house! Until the tree outside tapped against the window...
Home Alone 2 ***
- still my hero. Even if I get lost, have fun! Then I got lost in Wilkos, and cried.
Homeward Bound ****
- this is such a beautiful film. Makes me weep.
Hope Floats *****
- classic favourite of my mum and I. Dancing scene is awesome! Really love it.
Indiana Jones 3 ****
- not a fan of the 1st, or 2nd overly. And 4th - what 4th? The real Indiana Jones finished at this one! The best one!
Inglourious Basterds ***
- totally inaccurate - but still quite a good watch.
Inside Man ***
- this could have been a lot bigger than it was. Idea was great...film, not so much.
Interpreter ****
- very interesting film premise. Very well done!
Jerry Maguire ***
- 'Show me the money' and the cutest little kid ever!
Just Like Heaven **
- it's cute, I'll give you that. Reese Witherspoon is always great to watch.
Karate Kid I,II,III,IV ***
- overall, I'll give it 3. The first is great...and the rest came in the collection.
King Arthur **
- umm yeah.
Knight's Tale ****
- fabulous!
Ladder 49 ****
- want a great film? want a good cry? Watch this. Joaquin Phoenix's under the radar films...but it is really well done.
Lake House ***
- reuniting Keanu Reeves and Sandra Bullock was always going to be great!
Last Samurai ****
- this film, I didn't think I'd like. But I really really did.
Law Abiding Citizen ****
- mega gory, yes, for the beginning. Hard to watch, yes, at the beginning. But really clever.
LeAnn Rimes Complete DVD Collection *****
- I love LeAnn Rimes...simple as.
Legally Blonde ****
- one of the better chick flicks available! Absolutely great...makes me laugh time after time.
Lion King *****
- my favourite Disney film of all time.
Lorna Doorne ****
- brilliantly directed. Yes, it is long and often slow. But keep watching...if you get into it, it'll be awesome!
Lord of the Rings: Return of the King *****
- another favourite of mine. The extended edition too. I love the Mouth of Sauron!
Right...I'm gonna finish here for now. These are my films from A-L...stay tuned for the next installment, when I can be bothered!
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