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  • Saw V 2008

    ½ Watched 21 May, 2013

    It just seems like they've given up by this stage. Even the traps aren't interesting any more.

    I also spent the entire film trying to spot the difference between Hoffman and Strahm. They look identical.

  • Saw IV 2007

    Rewatched 21 May, 2013

    A tedious hour or so of needlessly gory traps and unnecessary flashback sequences leads to a drawn out, incredibly complicated rug pull ending that thinks it's clever.

    Worst of the franchise thus far. But I've not seen 5 yet...

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  • Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy 2004

    ★★★★★ Rewatched 01 Oct, 2012 3

    Hands down the funniest film to have Judd Apatow's name attached to it, Anchorman is already a comedy classic only eight years after its initial release. Many of its quotes are ingrained in popular culture and the mere mention of the film's name causes most human beings to spew forth with quotes.

    Every scene of the film crackles with quotable dialogue: Adam McKay and Will Ferrell's script being up amongst the funniest Hollywood has ever produced. In Ron Burgundy, Ferrell…

  • The Place Beyond the Pines 2013

    ★★★½ Watched 13 May, 2013 1

    This is a potentially great film that is almost entirely ruined by one, baffling decision.

    The opening 100 minutes or so of this film is an absolute masterpiece that could've led to the film of the year. Ryan Gosling is at his absolute best as a motorcycle stunt rider who turns bank robber when he discovers that he has a son with ex-partner Eva Mendes.

    His eyes convey a deep sadness behind his character's arrogant facade and his descent into…