The Beaver Review (2011)

The Beaver Review (2011)

  Mel Gibson gives a solid performance as his character in The Beaver, showing a darker side of himself that is very different, but not exactly in a good way. 

  Anton Yelchin, Jodie Foster, and Jennifer Lawrence also give solid performances, though there isn't much for them to work with.

  The Beaver is hardly a flawless movie and it isn't for everyone, but I admired it's bravery. Jodie Foster really balanced the film with some amusing humor and dark tones, while keeping it somewhat realistic within the world.

  Foster does an excellent job of telling multiple stories and keeping it interesting, though at times the audience must suspend belief about what is happening. I will give this very mediocre film a 2 out of 5 stars. (It's Okay)

Warm Bodies Review (2013)

Warm Bodies Review (2013)

 
  Honestly, I didn't expect very much going into this film even though a lot of the critics raved it.  

  Unfortunately, it was exactly what I thought. It seemed like they were trying to do far too much with it. At some moments it was trying to be a comedy, other times it was trying to be a drama, different times it was going for horror. In the end, it all just played together in a quirky, but convoluted way. 

  The acting performances from Nicholas Hoult and Teresa Palmer were solid, but they didn't have much to work with. I continually found myself wondering when it would end and how much stranger it could possibly get. It was very hokey and the action scenes were the most boring parts. Maybe it's just me, but I didn't find the comedy to be as amusing as everyone said. It was generic and overall didn't work in the slightest. I am going to have to give this one a lousy 1 out of 5 stars. (Hate It)