91, Awakenings

Title: Awakenings (1991)

Signature Quote: "Hello, My name is Leonard Lowe, It has been explained to me that I've been away for quite some time, I'm back."

Script: 4.7

Directing: 4.2

Acting: 4.6

My Grade: 4.6

Abstract: Dr. Malcolm Sayer(Robert De Niro), is a quiet, but smart Doctor who stumbles across a remedy that could awaken hundreds of people who have been away, that fell to a strong disease that occured during the 1920's. What he doesn't know is that one of those people is Leonard Lowe(Robert De Niro) will change his life forever.

Critique: This movie could have been much better than it really was. The only reason I gave it a 4.6 is because the film itself drags on and doesn't get to the point quickly. The directing to me was very poor, but the acting and script were marvelous without reach. I could only imagine how great this film could have been if it had not dragged on.

Recognitions: Awakenings was nominated for three academy awards including, Best Picture, Best Actor, and Best Adapted Screenplay, unfortunately it could not receive the award however for any of them.

1971, The French Connection

Title: The French Connection (1971)

Signature Quote: "All right, Popeye's here! get your hands on your heads, get off the bar, and get on the wall!

Script: 4.5

Directing: 4.6

Acting: 4.6

My Grade: 4.5

Abstract: A cop(Gene Hackman) tries to intercept a drug shipment coming in from France.

Critique: This 1971 Best Picture winner is a suspensful and exciting film to watch. Probably one of Gene Hackman's best film, great picture to watch and enjoy.

Recognitions: The French Connection was nominated for 8 academy awards. It won the award for Best Picture, Best Director, and Best Actor.

08, The Curious Case of Benjamin Button

Title: The Curious Case of Benjamin Button (2008)

Signature Quote: "My name is Benjamin Button, and I was born under unusual circumstances."

Script: 4.6

Directing: 4.5

Acting: 4.6

My Grade: 4.5

Abstract: Born as a old man, Benjamin Button embarks on a journey that will change his life forever. Growing up in a retirement home, as a old man Benjamin was taught many philosophies and lessons from many people whose lives had ended, and in a way had began his own. Experiencing love, hurt, and an odd age Benjamin Button lives a simple yet insightful life to the fullest.

Critique: Adapted from the book by F. Scott Fitzgerald, The Curious Case of Benjamin Button, is a interesting and innovative film to watch. I enjoyed this film for the amazing visual effects and acting that was portrayed. I believe Cate Blanchett and Brad Pitt once again have created a great film together.

Recognitions: The Curious Case of Benjamin Button, was nominated for 13 Academy Awards, including Best Picture, Best Actor, and Best Director. It received the award for Best Visual Effects, Best Makeup, and Best Art Direction.

The Green Mile

Title: The Green Mile (1999)

Signature Quote: "What happens in the mile, stays in the mile."

Script: 4.5

Directing: 4.6

Acting: 4.6

My Grade: 4.5

Abstract: Paul Edgecomb had seen just about everything in life, by working of Block E of Death Row, but the thing he least expected arrived, a miracle.(Michael Clarke Duncan)

Critique: This movie is viewed as a great film to many and acclaimed by many critics as a exceptional film. The story of Paul Edgecomb is a great one to see and imagine what he must of gone through while having to deal with such a tremendous individual.

Recognitions: The Green Mile was nominated for 4 academy awards including Best Picture and Best Adapted Screenplay.

97, Titanic

Title: Titanic (1997)

Signature Quote: "I'm the king of the world!"

Script: 4.8

Directing: 4.9

Acting:4.8

My Grade: 4.7

Abstract: On board the new Titanic, Jack Dawson and Rose Bukater experience a love that lasts a lifetime.

Critique: A box office giant, Titanic leads the worldwide bo office with a gross of 1,835,300,000 dollars. Titanic is acclaimed by viewers all over the world for it's beautiful love story and it's masterful plot. Leonardo Di Caprio and Kate Winslet anchor a tremendous film without match.

Recognitions: Titanic won 11 academy awards, including Best Picture, and Best Director. Titanic is tied for it's 11 wins and it is considered one of the best films of all time.

99, The Talented Mr. Ripley

Title: The Talented Mr. Ripley (1999)

Signature Quote: " I always thought it be better, to be a fake somebody than a real nobody."

Script: 4.6

Directing: 4.7

Acting: 4.6

My Grade: 4.6

Abstract: Tom Ripley has a gift, a gift of impersonating anybody he wishes to. He has a problem that he himself is unaware of, but just how far is he willing to go to disguise it and pretend to be someone he wishes he was.

Critique: Why this film was not nominated for Best Picture

in the Academy Awards strikes me. Just who is Tom Ripley and why does he try so hard to be someone he is not?, is the true question. Warping and twirling your brain into all shapes, this film will interest you and at the same time it might seem weird to you. Nonetheless, it is a very intriguing film to watch.

Recognitions: The Talented Mr. Ripley, was nominated for 5 academy awards, including Best Supporting Actor and Best Adapted Screenplay.

Beginning of T Week, The Truman Show

Title: The Truman Show (1998)

Signature Quote: "Good Morning, and in case I don't see you, Good Afternoon, Good Evening and Goodnight."

Abstract: Picked from a group of babies when he was born, Truman Burbank (Jim Carrey) has been videotaped his whole life. From birth till present people have watched his everyday move. He is unaware that there are actors everywhere, a huge t.v set surrounding him, and his whole life being viewed by the world, but the remarkable thing is that millions don't watch the show because of him, they watch the show because of the admiration they have for his life.

Critique: This film spells out the words critique in every scene, it has been studied by hundreds around the world, and examined by many philosophers. The Truman Show, is much more than just a movie, The Truman Show, is a completely philosophical application that takes a lot of inspection and reasoning to fully understand the foundation of why it was made. It will stimulate your instinct and force you to project your own principle after watching it. A very indulging film to watch and analzye for many.

Recognitions: The Truman Show, was nominated for three academy awards including, Best Original Screenplay and Best Director. In the Golden Globes, Jim Carrey won the award for Best Actor.