This blog started as my movie marathon — watching a movie a day for a whole year — and has continued as a place for me to write reviews about movies, TV, and various other items.
This is still a work in progress as I migrate from my old platform at Tumblr. For now, you can still access the whole backlog of posts there at http://reelmatt.tumblr.com
September 14, 2012
In a violent, futuristic city where the police have the authority to act as judge, jury and executioner, a cop teams with a trainee to take down a gang that deals the reality-altering drug, SLO-MO.
Film #76
Rating: 5 out of 5
September 13, 2012
An ailing baseball scout in his twilight years takes his daughter along for one last recruiting trip.
Film #75
Rating: 3 out of 5
September 11, 2012
An unflinching Ozark Mountain girl hacks through dangerous social terrain as she hunts down her drug-dealing father while trying to keep her family intact.
Film #74
Rating: 3 out of 5
September 11, 2012
Two Boston area detectives investigate a little girl’s kidnapping, which ultimately turns into a crisis both professionally and personally. Based on the Dennis Lehane novel.
Film #73
Rating: 4 out of 5
September 10, 2012
As the Iranian revolution reaches a boiling point, a CIA ‘exfiltration’ specialist concocts a risky plan to free six Americans who have found shelter at the home of the Canadian ambassador.
Film #72
Rating: 5 out of 5
September 8, 2012
Follows the key people at an investment bank, over a 24-hour period, during the early stages of the financial crisis.
Film #71
Rating: 3 out of 5
September 8, 2012
A wheelchair bound photographer spies on his neighbours from his apartment window and becomes convinced one of them has committed murder.
Film #70
Rating: 4 out of 5
September 7, 2012
In Manhattan, a bike messenger picks up an envelope that attracts the interest of a dirty cop, who pursues the cyclist throughout the city.
Film #69
Rating: 4 out of 5
September 5, 2012
An examination of the machinations behind the scenes at a real estate office.
Film #68
Rating: 2 out of 5
September 4, 2012
A family unit begins to bow under the pressure of a failing marriage.
Film #67
Rating: 4 out of 5