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The Boy (2015)
Atmospheric and eerily realistic
First, let me say that this film is very underrated because of those that don't appreciate psycho/social storyline building that does not have instant gratification. If you are one of those then move on- you wont appreciate this understated and psychological story.
The story shows how the pain, anger and isolation of a frustrated young boy can create just the right recipe for a Sociopath. It presents a story that is realistic and chilling as you watch the progression of the boy's desperation and thus psychosis taking hold of him. The atmosphere is quietly horrifying as you feel the constant loss and emptiness that surrounds this boy and the way it understandably sets the stage for his survival. He needs to get out of there and get away, but is becoming more and more socially awkward do to the isolation and heavy depression that surrounds him. This creates an emotional numbness that leads him to distract himself with creating drama and destruction around him until he finally decides to find his opportunity to escape by any means necessary.
Christmas Eve (2015)
It just tries way too hard....
This movie is not terrible but it is almost uncomfortable to watch because of the slight hint of "fakiness" and melodrama in the writing and acting. You know those people who aren't exactly offensive but you are embarrassed for their insecure and way not clever one liners? Or the guy that tries to be slick but everyone can see right through him but he is not exactly a jerk? This is this movie. It has all the typical, (yawn), hallmarks of trying to be original and witty. It is just not that original at all. I recommend you just catch it on HBO next year when you are bored.
There are a few characters that are a bit amusing, but most are beyond cliché and even just stupid and annoying.
Silver Linings Playbook (2012)
overrated...overrated...overrated
There was so much hype about this movie- it was all about being PC in my opinion and trying to bring light and warm fuzzies to BPD. There were some really great moments, and I think the actress who played the mother was outstanding. Chris Tucker was hilarious and very likable- and Robert D. was just another version of himself as usual but still a good performance. Jennifer Lawrence was nothing special and I am just disgusted that she won an Oscar for thaat? She was fine, but no real stretch or challenge to playing her role- sorry. This awarding of non challenging mediocre performances makes Oscar lose its credit worthiness. Movie was OK- would not pay to see it other than a Netflix.