I have gotten way behind on my movie reviews, so I’m gonna knock ’em all out in one post!
Ratings guide:
5 stars = I LOVED it!
4 stars = I liked it
3 stars = Either boring and I probably fell asleep or mildly entertaining trash
2 stars = So bad I couldn’t fall asleep because I was too busy hating it
1 star = You will never see this rating because it means I turned the movie off before I finished it
Arbitrage
Rotten Tomatoes rating: 85%
My rating: 4 stars
The title makes it sound boring, but this film starring Richard Gere was much more interesting than I thought it would be.
Beasts of the Southern Wild
Rotten Tomatoes rating: 86%
My rating: 4 stars
I thought this was going to be weird and sci-fi but it was a sweet movie about a charming little girl. Great acting.
Christmas Vacation
Rotten Tomatoes rating: 63%
My rating: 4 stars
This National Lampoon movie is a classic and family favorite. So many hilarious and quote-able scenes.
Django Unchained
Rotten Tomatoes rating: 89%
My rating: 5 stars
My favorite movie of the year! Amazing acting by the entire cast. Quentin Tarantino at his best.
Friends with Benefits
Rotten Tomatoes rating: 71%
My rating: 4 stars
Cute, not-so-typical rom com starring Justin Timberlake and Mila Kunis. Do not watch with your parents though!
The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo
Rotten Tomatoes rating: 86%
My rating: 5 stars
My favorite movie of 2011! Made me love Daniel Craig. A murder mystery suitable for all audiences other than those graphic, disturbing rape scenes…
A Guide to Recognizing Your Saints
Rotten Tomatoes rating: 76%
My rating: 4 stars
A coming-of-age film starring three of my faves (Robert Downey Jr., Shia LaBeouf, and Channing Tatum).
Home Alone
Rotten Tomatoes rating: 54%
My rating: 4 stars
Another classic Christmas movie. Have to watch it every year.
Hope Springs
Rotten Tomatoes rating: 74%
My rating: 2 stars
My mom and I both hated this movie. Also, not an appropriate movie to watch with your parents. Tommy Lee Jones is a grumpy weirdo who’s afraid to touch his wife.
Horrible Bosses
Rotten Tomatoes rating: 69%
My rating: 4 stars
Pretty damn funny, especially the Jennifer Aniston/Charlie Day storyline. Love Jason Sudeikis too.
The Impossible
Rotten Tomatoes rating: 80%
My rating: 5 stars
The most underrated film of 2012. So intense and touching. I cried basically the entire time. Naomi Watts deserves that Best Actress Oscar.
Inglourious Basterds
Rotten Tomatoes rating: 88%
My rating: 5 stars
I watched it again to see if it was better than Django Unchained. They are both so good; I couldn’t decide!
Killing Them Softly
Rotten Tomatoes rating: 76%
My rating: 3 stars
Decent but slightly boring mafia movie.
Les Misérables
Rotten Tomatoes rating: 70%
My rating: 4 stars
I was skeptical but it was good. A bit long. Anne Hathaway singing “I Dreamed A Dream” was heartbreaking and Oscar-worthy.
Life of Pi
Rotten Tomatoes rating: 88%
My rating: 5 stars
Another one I was skeptical about (thought it would be boring) but it was so good! I am a Richard Parker fan for life.
Lincoln
Rotten Tomatoes rating: 90%
My rating: 3 stars
I fell asleep several times. Snore fest! The ending was decent though and Daniel Day-Lewis was amazing and deserves the Best Actor Oscar.
Love Actually
Rotten Tomatoes rating: 63%
My rating: 5 stars
My favorite Christmas movie and romantic comedy. So many beautiful love stories.
Mean Girls
Rotten Tomatoes rating: 83%
My rating: 4 stars
Glad I watched this movie again after so many years. Too bad Lindsay Lohan wasted away her talent.
One for the Money
Rotten Tomatoes rating: 2%
My rating: 3 stars
Ouch! I don’t think I’ve ever seen a Rotten Tomatoes rating so low. It was a cheesy romantic/action comedy but it was mildly entertaining.
The Paperboy
Rotten Tomatoes rating: 38%
My rating: 4 stars
Another underrated film from 2012. I really liked this movie although the ending sucked and John Cusack was a disgusting creep. And oh yeah, that awful rape scene.
Ping Pong Playa
Rotten Tomatoes rating: 66%
My rating: 3 stars
Randomly watched this on Netflix while babysitting. Definitely a B movie was it had some funny scenes.
Safety Not Guaranteed
Rotten Tomatoes rating: 91%
My rating: 4 stars
A surprisingly sweet movie. I loved Mark Duplass (currently on The Mindy Project) but I wish Aubrey Plaza could play a character besides the monotone April from Parks & Recreation.
Seeking a Friend for the End of the World
Rotten Tomatoes rating: 55%
My rating: 4 stars
Another unexpected gem. A funny, cute film which oddly throws Kiera Knightly and Steve Carell together.
Side Effects
Rotten Tomatoes rating: 86%
My rating: 4 stars
Much more interesting than you think it is going to be. Do not read any reviews/spoilers before you see it!
Silver Linings Playbook
Rotten Tomatoes rating: 92%
My rating: 5 stars
Loved everything about it… Bradley Cooper (who I usually don’t care for), Jennifer Lawrence, Robert DeNiro, and especially the final dance scene!
Skyfall
Rotten Tomatoes rating: 92%
My rating: 4 stars
The first Bond movie I’ve ever seen. It was good and Javier Bardem was amazing although the flashlight scene drove me insane. Turn it off!
Snow White and the Huntsman
Rotten Tomatoes rating: 48%
My rating: 2 stars
So boring. Mirror Mirror was way better.
Step Up
Rotten Tomatoes rating: 19%
My rating: 4 stars
Sorry, but I love this movie. Channing Tatum and awesome dance moves… What more could you want?
Ted
Rotten Tomatoes rating: 69%
My rating: 2 stars
The teddy bear is Peter Griffin with a Boston accent which was annoying. So bad it was actually funny at times.
This is 40
Rotten Tomatoes rating: 51%
My rating: 4 stars
Pretty funny although slightly annoying movie about turning 40. Better than I thought it would be.
The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Part 2
Rotten Tomatoes rating: 48%
My rating: 2 stars
I don’t know if I just got too old for Twilight or if they stretched the movies out too far. I loved the books and liked the first and third movie but this one just sucked.
Walk the Line
Rotten Tomatoes rating: 82%
My rating: 4 stars
Who doesn’t love this Johnny Cash/June Carter movie? I love Reese Witherspoon. Great singing as well.
Warm Bodies
Rotten Tomatoes rating: 79%
My rating: 4 stars
A zombie love story. Funny and sweet.
The Words
Rotten Tomatoes rating: 22%
My rating: 4 stars
Very interesting premise that plays out well. But does Bradley Cooper ever not play an asshole?
Wreck-It Ralph
Rotten Tomatoes rating: 85%
My rating: 3 stars
I’m not a fan of kid movies (with the exception of a few Disney classics) but this one I took my nephew to see wasn’t so bad.
Zero Dark Thirty
Rotten Tomatoes rating: 93%
My rating: 4 stars
Not nearly as boring as I thought it would be. Jessica Chastain is a great actress. But it makes me doubt if they actually killed bid Laden… They didn’t seem to spend much time verifying his identity.
Grown in Southern Ground 