Retro-view: Se7en

I like to think that I watch a lot of movies. There are movies that get replayed frequently, and there are those that go years and years between viewings. These lesser watched films are not necessarily bad or not worth revisiting, it is just the way it goes sometimes. Even if it is a great movie, I do not always watch them as often. The result of this great time in between viewings means that when I do watch them it can feel like watching them for the first time. This was the case when I recently saw Se7en again. Sure, I remember some, but it is like rediscovering its greatness.

Movie Review: Mortdecai

I guess I should have known before I even entered the theater that Mortdecai was not going to be very good. From the lackluster reviews, poor opening performance, plus the fact that the theater was completely empty, save for me. All of these things should have been warning signs. Still, I sat there with the hopes of being modestly entertained for a couple of hours. I mean, the cast has Depp, Paltrow, Bettany, McGregor, Munn, and others to hold my attention and hopefully pull me in to the tale. Sadly, the movie ends up being dull, unfunny, and lacks any manner of heart. I do not think it unreasonable to expect something more from the folks involved.