"Dismissed"

Absolutely one of the creepiest movies I've seen in a long time. I normally don't like movies like this, but every once in a while, it's fun to have the crap scared out of you. The story is about a high school transfer student who's determined to get all As to get into Harvard. When he gets a B on an English paper, all hell breaks loose. The kid is one of the most disturbing characters ever. He starts to make life hell for his teacher. And the young actor, Dylan Sprouse, did an absolutely amazing job.
3.5 out of 5 stars

"50/50"

A 27-year old man, played by Joseph Gordon-Levitt,  is diagnosed with cancer and is given a 50/50 chance of survival. His friend, the consistently amusing Seth Rogan, is determined to help him get through his struggle and beat the disease. "50/50" is the perfect title for this film because it's 50% serious and 50% funny. There are several laugh-out-loud moments in this film. And apparently it's based on a true story. Well worth watching.
4 out of 5 stars.

"Bullitt County"

A group of friends decide to celebrate an upcoming wedding with a camping weekend and a visit to a favorite bourbon distillery. The distillery has transitioned into a winery and while visiting it, the groom-to-be hears about a mythical treasure buried near their campground. It looks like an amusing romp in the woods, but the bachelor party in the woods turns dark. Very dark. Let's just say there are rumors that treasure hunters in the past have mysteriously disappeared. The movie was definitely not what I was expecting, however I thought the acting and writing were great. If you're up for something a bit different, take a chance with this film.
3.5 out of 5 stars.

"Berlin, I Love You"

An ode to the city of Berlin, comprised of ten short stories. It's similar to "Paris, je t'aime," and  is a continuation of the Cities of Love series. The stories all deal with relationships and love set in the once divided city. It's beautifully shot and features great writing and each story ends with a nice twist. The all-star cast features Keira Knightley, Helen Mirren, Luke Wilson, Mickey Rourke, Jim Sturgess, and others. There's nothing earth-shattering here but it's an amusing two hours of enjoyable movie watching.
4 out of 5 stars

"Cop Car"

After watching the first five minutes of this movie, I was hooked. The scene is two ten-year old boys, walking through fields, practicing saying all the swear words they know. I could totally relate to these kids. They're running away from home, and when they discover what they believe is an abandoned cop car, things get interesting. They decide to take it for a joy ride and the two get in way over their heads. I won't give away any more of the plot, but be prepared for one wild ride! It's not only full of surprises, the two young actors give amazing and totally believable performances.  I think we'll be seeing them on the screen again. And Kevin Bacon's performance isn't too shabby either.

4 out of 5 stars