GenXGirl’s Film Reviews
509 Films have been rated or reviewed by GenXGirl.
Bad Santa (2003)
Each year a couple of criminals pose as Santa & his Elf in a different department store, case the joint, then run off with the loot. But this year one bullied little kid throws a spanner in the works. It's Santa gone truly bad, occasionally very funny.
Weather Man, The (2005)
David is a Chicago TV weatherman, estranged from his wife and children, whose life is a mess. And just like the uncertainty and unpredictability of the weather, things could turn out fine – or all turn to custard. Refreshingly different.
Juno (2007)
High school student Juno finds herself pregnant, and decides adoption's the best option. She finds the perfect affluent, hip enough, parents and life goes on – until the couple's marriage goes pear–shaped. Boring plot, and characters too contrived.
Little Children (2006)- Strangely narrated story with several plots, about marital infidelity in the suburbs, a pedophile who's released back into the community & a bullying ex–cop. You could interpret the characters as a metaphor for society. Well–crafted, nicely unpredictable
Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind (2004)
- When Joel learns his ex–girlfriend, Clementine, has erased him from her memory he decides to do the same – only to change his mind during the procedure and struggles to hang on to the memories. Structurally complex & enthralling love story.
Mrs. Brown (Her Majesty Mrs. Brown) (1997)- A unique, and deeply moving, friendship between two very unlike characters: Queen Victoria and her rugged Scotsman servant Mr. Brown. Although the film doesn't suggest an affair, it set tongues wagging at the time. Superb performance, beautiful location.
Commitments, The (1991)- Jimmy's vision is to bring 'soul music' to Dublin, so starts the quest to find the world's hardest working band – a group of self–absorbed, backstabbing, but talented individuals who find huge success.. then things go downhill. Good for its time.
Napoleon Dynamite (2004)- The life of Napoleon Dynamite, a hopelessly inept high school misfit whose only friend is the new Hispanic student, Pedro. It looks a lot like the 80's, but with the Internet. Loved the ending – very original and heaps of fun.
Nacho Libre (2006)- A monastery cook, Ignacio, takes his day job of feeding the orphan children most seriously but, by night, he dons stretchy pants and becomes Nacho Libre – hoping to win the affections of a new nun. An unlikely hero, you have to love him.
Eragon (2006)- In dark Kingdom where tyranny rules, Eragon finds the last dragon's egg in existence – and dragon and rider battle it out with King Galbatorix. Excellent special effects and a great cast make the pages of this wonderous tale come alive.
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