2013's films

I made a list of all of the movie's I've watched in 2013.  I'm pretty sure I missed a lot, and I also didn't include the movies I rewatched, like The Breakfast Club, etc, but I tried to make it as comprehensive as possible. I also added comments/mini-reviews for each of them, and when I watched them (if I remembered). I think that this is a good way to reflect upon the past year, a form of looking back, because I believe that the person watching a movie isn't the same person when the credits start rolling; in a way each of these films changed me somehow. Anyways, this'll take a while so I'll get started!

2013

Moulin Rouge (2001) - ?.?.13 - The music's arranged pretty well, I'd say. Let's all just be children of the revolution. Viva la vie Boheme!

Pitch Perfect (2012) - ?.?.13 - I really like this movie. but mostly because of Anna Kendrick and the references to The Breakfast Club. Their covers sound great too, but is acapella singing really that big of a deal?

1/2 of Borat (2006) - ?.?.13 - This movie tries really hard to be funny, but it’s so dragging and pointless I don’t even know if I have enough patience to finish it.

1/2 of Anchorman (2004) - ?.?.13 - see above

The Incredible Burt Wonderstone (2013) - ?.?.13 - It was funny enough, but not very memorable. I love magic though.

The Croods (2013) - ?.?.13 - I have a special place in my heart for Dreamworks films. This one was really for the family.

Rise of the Guardians (2012) - ?.?.13 - I love Russian badass Santa. This movie’s imaginative and funny, classic Dreamworks.

John Dies at the End (2012) - 4.4.13 - It’s smart-funny, and pretty good for a low budget indie movie. Plus Wong and Cheese. They’re swell guys.

The Dictator (2012) - 4.5.13 - I don’t know why this is funny when Borat and Anchorman wasn’t. Maybe it’s the comedic timing. “In loving memory of Kim Jong-Il”. Or maybe I was just in a better mood that day.

Megamind (2010) - 4.8.13 - Dreamworks > Disney at making funny movies.

GI Joe: Retaliation (2013) - ?.?.13 - I don’t like action, but it's as good as they come I suppose.

1/4 of Insidious (2010) - 4.20.13 - I couldn’t focus.

The Nanny Diaries (2007) - 4.21.13 - I never got Scarlet Johansson attractiveness until this movie. She should wear less make up more often.

Watchmen (2009) - 4.27.13 - Cool movie. Retired superheroes. No clear bad guys, I think. Dr. Manhattan and Rorschach are interesting. More realistic than most other superhero movies.

Billy Elliot (2000) - 5.6.13 - I watched this one for English class. It was all about gender stereotypes and dance, and they all had heavy british accents.

Whip It (2009) - 5.11.13 - Ellen Page in fishnet stockings. Also, something about roller derby? (search soundtrack)

Hotel Transylvania (2012) - ?.?.13 - It was okay. I don’t think Mavis deserved that goofy guy though, but eh whoever she zings with. Movie was funny at times, but eh. The comedy kind of changes?

Now You See Me (2013) - 6.10.13 - This movie reignited my desire to try and learn magic. The foreshadowing was subtle, I wish they’d have clued us in a bit more. But holy hell the plot twist. Nobody could have seen that coming (but only because it was out of the blue. Kinf od a deus ex machina on their part). The rest was kind of predictable, though. But all in all, well-written plot (sans character development). Ruffalo could have been less intense, it would have made the romance part less awkward.

Safety Not Guaranteed (2012) - 6.28.13 - I don’t get the poooint of it all. Does it even have one? Maybe “Belief and trust could make you go back in time” idek. But it was fine until the ending I suppose.

World War Z (2013) - 7.4.13 - Definitely more entertaining than the book. But I'm iffy about jump scares, and this movie's full of 'em.

Despicable Me 2 (2013) - 7.9.13 - They oversold the minions.

Pacific Rim (2012) - 7.13.13 - This movie is so frickin boss that I am currently employed. To Pacific Rim.

Battle Royale (2000) - 7.21.13 - It was very bloody, dystopian, and Japanese. A lot of characters, which surprisingly didn't ruin the plot. It was great, definitely.

Say Anything (1989) - 7.26.13 - Oh the 80's, the best time for romance flicks. I can see why it was a classic. The boombox scene: 10/10 would recreate.

Nacho Libre (2006) - 7.28.13 - It's Jack Black in a Nickelodeon movie! I don't believe in God, I believe in science. I /finally/ got that, ppl kept referencing it.

This Means War (2012) - 7.28.13 - “You’re gonna make me breathless, aren’t you?”

Dear Zachary (2008) - 7.29.13 - Perfection. /Incredibly/ well documented and edited. And the story. Jesus Christ, the story. I feel like there are rocks where my heart should be. It’s like an emotional gyroscope ride. It is haunting and emotionally exhausting.

The Wolverine (2013) - 8.4.13 - I don't watch a lot of Marvel films, but after this one, I'm thinking I should. Their writers may be geeky, but they really know what they're doing.

Keith (2008) - 8.23.13 - Now I want a yellow truck. A road in front of me. And nothing but opportunities.

The Wizard of Oz (1939) - 11.2.13 - I only had a fairy tale book of this story when I was a child, and now it's really nice to see the film adaptation. Plus now I'm really excited for Wicked, I REALLY hope I catch it.

We're the Millers (2013) - 11.3.13 - Just your run-off-the-mill comedy. It has really funny moments though, and the ending was sort of touching, in a weird way.

Annie Hall (1977) - 11.21.13 - I should really watch more Woody Allen. It was so well directed, and even though released almost four decades ago, it doesn't feel out of place in 2013.

Moonrise Kingdom (2012) - 11.21.13 - I need to finish this one. I got distracted heh.

Monster's University (2013) - 11.24.13 - It manages to somehow have a completely different feel from the first movie. It's a great prequel, and strong in terms of character development, even as a kid's movie HAHA.

Submarine (2010) - 11.24.13 - I love this movie. The caffeinated internal monologue. The characters try to be mature but fail, and there is realism in that. I mean they're in middle school (I think). I love Oliver's room, and I found a new alias for Starbucks, along with Charlie.

Paper Heart (2009) - 11.24.13 - The girl is so kawaii, not even cute, she's kawaii. Another movie where Michael Cera conquers love through awkwardness. He's so typecasted haha.

Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter (2012) - 11.24.13 - I like some quotes from it, and it's actually good for a mostly action flick. And a vampire /threw a motherfucking horse/ at Abraham Lincoln. I gotta admit that's pretty awesome.

Finding Forrester (2000) - 12.7.13 - Great solid movie. I liked following through with Jamal's successes, and Forrester's development. But what makes it so gret for me is that Jamal is so damn sassy.

Ender's Game (2013) - 12.8.13 - I've been meaning to read the series, but never got around to it. I loved the movie, but I felt it was too short. I would've enjoyed some background on the invasion, and other hings, but I suppose that's what the thirteen-novel series is for.

Frozen (2013) - 12.15.13 - Probably one of the best things Disney has come up with since Tangled. I love the music, its so catchy. And the snowman seemed kind of forced, but he's hilarious, especially his song about summer.

Gravity (2013) - 12.22.13 - The progression of the film was slow, yet effective. It was tense, but just slightly repetitive. It's forgivable though, how many things can happen in space as cinematic as a debris drive-by? I like what they accomplished with just a minimal cast, and how strongly they delved in Ryan's characterization.

Artificial Intelligence (2000) - 12.25.13 - Still having feelings from this one. It was so heart-wrenchingly sad. It's sad how humans there basically created a new race that they can marginalize. They played God, but didn't take responsibility. My heart is still breaking for David.

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I'm sure I'll watch more the next few days, because the breaks not over, so maybe I shall update this. (with pics)