Keep Track of all the Movies I Watch in 2008

Santa’s black-sheep brother gets a much-needed shot at redemption in this holiday.

I love Vince Vaughn’s comedy!
4 out of 5

A lonesome widower and college economics professor finds his mundane existence suddenly shaken up when he befriends a pair of illegal immigrants, one of whom has recently been threatened with deportation by U.S. immigration authorities.

I liked this one, it was different than I thought it would be.
4 out of 5

The visionary photographer Diane Arbus in a film that draws inspiration from author Patricia Bosworth’s best-selling biography to tell the tale of a once-shy woman who becomes one of her generation’s most strikingly original visual artists

3 out of 5

An account of the true-life 1971 London bank robbery that baffled the authorities and fascinated the public.

4 out of 5

In desperate need of a vacation after being unceremoniously dumped by his TV-star girlfriend, a man travels to a lavish Hawaiian resort to nurse his wounds and forget his heartache, only to discover that his ex and her handsome new boyfriend are currently staying at the exact same island hot spot.

3.5 out of 5 – had its funny moments

Four stories, representing the emotional principles of love, pleasure, sorrow, and happiness, come together in this episodic drama. A powerful crime boss, Fingers (Andy Garcia), subtly controls the destinies of four people whose circumstances have brought them to a crossroads in their lives. A quiet business executive (Forest Whitaker) is told that an upcoming horse race has been rigged and bets everything he has on his belief that the story is true. A noted pop singer (Sarah Michelle Gellar) discovers her career is hanging in the balance when she’s forced to sever ties with her manager. A doctor (Kevin Bacon) must set aside a physician’s traditional guidelines when circumstances demand he treat the woman he loves after a serious accident. And a criminal (Brendan Fraser) has a powerful vision of the future, but can’t decide if his premonitions are to be trusted.

3.5 out of 5

A man having trouble with women suddenly finds himself surrounded by them in this independent comedy drama.

2.5 out of 5

An overweight man leaves his fiancée on their wedding day, only to realize years later that she’s the one and only woman of his dreams. It’s not easy to win back a woman after leaving her at the altar, but when an out-of-shape man finally realizes just what a mistake he’s made, he vows to run a high-profile marathon in order to convince his ex-fiancée that the rich and handsome man she’s about to marry isn’t the guy for her. ~ Jason Buchanan, All Movie Guide

3 out of 5

Several years have passed since viewers last saw Carrie and company, though she’s still involved with Mr. Big and completely consumed by her obsession for name-brand accessories. Meanwhile, Miranda is adjusting to married life and motherhood, Charlotte is still clinging to her dreams, and Samantha and handsome, steely eyed TV star Smith Jerrod are now living together out in L.A. Of course, when the girls all come together, it’s just like old times.

4 out of 5

a low-born 14th century squire who, in a fit of inspired spontaneity, replaces his deceased employer as the competitor at a jousting competition. Jousting is a pastime only permitted to knights, who are of noble birth, but Thatcher wins and decides to continue his new pursuits.

4 out of 5