I tend to watch several movies a week, and since I had so much free time over the break, I ended up seeing over half a dozen movies. Heres a list of some of the movies I watched during my March Break and what I thought of them:
The Wrestler
Director: Darren AronofskyCinematographer: Maryse Alberti
Starring: Mickey Rourke, Marissa Tomei, and Evan Rachel Wood
After hearing all of the Oscar-buzz over The Wrestler, I had to see what the fuss was all about. When watching the movie, you can immediately tell why Mickey Rourke was nominated for Best Actor. I was mesmerized by his portrayal of Randy "The Ram" Robinson and I found myself endlessly rooting for him . The movie itself was sad, raw and extremely enjoyable.
Pay It Forward
Director: Mimi Leder
Cinematographer: Oliver Stapleton
Starring: Kevin Spacey, Helen Hunt, Haley Joel Osment
Since I had never heard of Pay It Forward before I watched it, I had no idea what to except. I found the movie to be slightly cheesy and I felt as if it was trying to be something it was not. On a positive note, it made me cry, and Haley Joel Osment was adorable
Requiem for a Dream
Director: Darren AronofskyCinematographer: Matthew Libatique
Starring: Jared Leto, Jennifer Connelly, Ellen Burstyn
After watching (and loving) Darren Aronofsky's The Wrestler, I was inclined to see what other work he had done. That lead me to watching Requiem for a Dream. Requiem for a Dream is the kind of movie that you either love or hate; I loved it, but my friend who I watched it with absolutely hated it. It was frightening and odd, but I could never look away from the screen.
I Love You, Man
Director: John Hamburg
Cinematographer: Lawrence Sher
Starring: Paul Rudd, Jason Segel, Rashida Jones
Three reasons why I loved I Love You, Man:
1. Amazing/ hilarious cast (Andy Samberg from Saturday Night Live, Jason Segel from How I Met Your Mother)
2. Awkward one-liners ("See you later, Joben!" and "Totally... totes ma gotes". )
3. Rush cameo (reminded me of Jason Segel rocking out to Rush on Freaks and Geeks)
