In Case You Missed It

The end of the year means lots of food, friends, and family. It means travel, parties, and many other commitments. With everything going on, it's easy to miss many of the movies that hit the theater and DVD. Now that the New Year has come and gone, you might want to check out a movie on a cold winter's night and having indulged in so much frivolity over the holidays I have no doubt that you are clueless about what to rent.  So, I've done all the work for you!  Here's a quick rundown of some of the movies that might strike your fancy.





Runner, Runner, while not an award winner, is an entertaining film with the always solid Justin Timberlake and the constantly improving Ben Affleck.   Considering the potential of the film, it lacked real punch, but is a good choice for a pizza night at home.  If only it had been directed by Affleck, it would have been much more impactful.

Closed Circuit got mixed reviews from critics, but don't let that scare you away.  It features a good cast and an interesting story. A couple of my criticisms would be the story lacks significant depth and suspense. It is my opinion that the film is about 20 minutes too short, therefore preventing it from exploring some of the more compelling elements of the film, namely the Orwellian nature of the world we now live in.

Aint Them Bodies Saints was a film that I was greatly anticipating. Sadly, I cannot recommend it. Slow and plodding with a limited payoff.  Casey Affleck and Ben Foster are two of my favorite actors. They are truly some of the most talented actors working today. However, this film just doesn't quite grab you. The themes of the movie are quite intriguing. It just wasn't executed well.