Mini-Review: If you're in any way related to Adam Sandler, there's a good chance that you'll be crying in the shower at some point during this film's first week of release. Personally, I'm quite excited to see what Mr. Sandler does next, but only if what he does next is retire.
Mini-Review: Let's get tothe brass tacks here: Abduction is not only the worst film ever made, it is the worst THING humanity had ever devised. I'd personally rate it a notch or two higher than the Holocaust. Taylor Lautner plays his part with an emotional range that would make Arnold Schwarzenegger look like Alec Guinness. The truly terrifying thing is that his acting is not the worst part of the film. I recently heard a rumor that owning a copy of Abduction in Germany is punishable by five years in prison.
Mini-Review: An excellent bit of nationalist filmmaking by the Chinese. Aside from the Japanese being presented as almost comic book villains, the film is rather strong throughout. Solid acting and provocative drama are punctuated by excellently choreographed fight sequences. Donnie Yen is excellent as the tortured Wing Chun grandmaster.
Mini-Review: The film isn't terribly good, but the premise is fascinating in a Philip K. Dick sort of way.
Mini-Review: A dark, endlessly surprising comedy about two hit-men sent to Belgium for two weeks after a hit goes wrong. In Bruges features a plot that can't be predicted, but only relished. Very rarely does such a film appear that seems to happen as it goes along, driven by the peculiarities of the characters. Every element of the plot, including the ending, is determined by the ethical choices of the characters, and not simple plot requirements. Just watch it, already.
Mini-Review: A visually ugly film with incoherent plot, wooden characters, and insipid dialog. One of the more unpleasant experiences I've had at the movies - and I was once mugged in a movie theater.