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kgbelliveau
Movie Buff - 457 Films Ranked
Member Since: Dec 1, 2009
Location: Moncton, New Brunswick, Canada
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Bio: I am a huge fan of film and television, I watch as many films as possible. I am a writer, I write poetry, stories and I have recently began working on my first screenplay. I am passionate about someday being a screenwriter or Director. I love the film industry. I also like to review films and look at them as deeply as I possibly can, so that I can have discussions with others who have seen the same movie.

Recent Rankings
85 Chronicle (2012) - Feb 10, 2012
Mini-Review: A very engaging piece because of the camera angles and techniques used to capture the first person view point. The low key cast provides a realism that is often forgotten in modern films. As the film progresses the atmosphere within the film becomes darker as the emotions of the characters take a turn for the worse. A very enjoyable flick, thee is no doubt about that.
77 Salt (2010) - Feb 08, 2012
Mini-Review: Salt starts off strong, but ultimately becomes another boring cliched action flick. The general premise sounded intriguing and exciting, but the lack of emotion or character development was what stopped it from being an elite film. Too much happened, and not enough of it made sense. Jolie was tough and full of brute strength which resulted in a good performance from her. All though she was good, there just was not enough to make Salt an elite film.
50 Real Steel (2011) - Feb 05, 2012
Mini-Review: A very genuine concept that never got off the ground because it was unsure of what exactly it was. It was a watered down, child like version of Rocky that tried to come at you with explosive and engaging characters, but fundamentally it failed to do so at all. Jackmans Charlie was all over the place as far as characterization, and who actually went the full 127 minutes without getting annoyed at least once with the kids trash talking attitude?
80 The Ides of March (2011) - Jan 22, 2012
Mini-Review: Well paced and well executed, everything seems to flow rather well. Plotline, acting, tension all build with characterization through out the film. A good political thriller for sure.
75 30 Minutes or Less (2011) - Jan 21, 2012
Mini-Review: This movie was played on a Friday night at 2 a.m. and it was quite enjoyable for a film that came out of sheer boredom. Jessie Eisenberg pulls of nervous and frantic with comedic excellence. There was a time when Michael Cera probably would have been everyone's choice for this role, but Eisenberg has proven to be the better actor. Of course Aziz Ansari was funny in the best friend and role. 30 Minutes or Less is for sure a good 2 a.m., but I have yet to see if it could be a 7 p.m. movie.
72 Contraband (2012) - Jan 14, 2012
Mini-Review: Unfortunately I felt like I knew exactly what was coming in every scene. The screenplay did not add any clever twists and somehow managed to incorporate all the cliches of writing. That is the biggest downfall of Contraband, two major scenes could have been different and it would have been a whole new film. It was saved by the acting from the wonderful cast. Ribisi and Foster in particular saved this film for being a boring drag of a film. Decent effort, could have used more development.
95 The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo (2011) - Jan 07, 2012
Mini-Review: Very good from start to finish. There is absolutely nothing to complain about. Fincher creates a picturesque movie using the landscapes too perfection. Rooney Mara is much more focused then Noomi Rapace in the original. The plot grips you and keeps you guessing, all the while slowly revealing bits and pieces to further the plot. The characters come to life around the plot, finding friendship and hope in one another. It builds to a thrilling climax.
75 Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows (2011) - Jan 07, 2012
Mini-Review: A bit off from the first, but still a fine film to enjoy. It seemed to be relying on the visuals much more then the first one did, but the actors still do a fantastic job. The back and forth between Downey Jr and Harris is definitely what makes the film. Good fun indeed, Sherlock Holmes is back up to his old antics. If you enjoyed the first one, you will probably enjoy this one.
90 Moneyball (2011) - Nov 30, 2011
Mini-Review: This is essentially the David Vs Goliath of sports movies. The powerhouse teams against one small market team, trying to prove that with the right formula anything can be done. Pitt provides a good fast paced performance as Billy Beane, and Jonah Hill proves he can do something other than comedy. It is about crunching numbers and finding an unconventional way of doing things. Billy Beane and Peter Brand changed baseball, and thats what this movie is about.
95 50/50 (2011) - Nov 26, 2011
Mini-Review: 50/50 is storytelling in its finest form. Simple, relevant and real. The three elements that make 50/50 one of the best films of 2011 should be used in every film. Joseph Gordon-Levitt is quietly brilliant as Adam. The humor always stays fresh and sharp, never stepping any boundaries. 50/50 is a reminder of how tragic and humorous life can be at the same time. Easily my fave film so far of 2011, engaging characters and good humor. 50/50 is a must see.
 
 
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