#55 - American History X (1998) Review

American History X (1998), Tony Kaye
3.5/5

Great cinematography, lots of slow tracking shots, and great use of black and white for the second time line. The acting is good, although Norton is somewhat unbelievable in parts. This would be an excellent character thriller and social commentary except unfortunately devolves into trite melodrama at the end, which is a disappointment. Also a number of aspects are quite unrealistic.

#54 - Chatroom (2010) Review

Chatroom (2010), Hideo Nakata
3/5

An intriguing concept and portrayal, although it lacks real thrill and is somewhat predictable. Less intense than I would have liked. Performances are good, but overall felt slightly immature and very "teen".

#53 - Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas (1998) Review

Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas (1998), Terry Gilliam
3.5/5

Great cinematography, very strange, absurd and darkly funny.

#52 - Match Point (2005) Review

Match Point (2005), Woody Allen
2/5

An inferior version of "Crime and Misdemeanors". A quasi moralistic drama, the cinematography is classic Woody, but the acting is poor and characters flat and boring. Rich people are incredibly dull and the pacing is incredibly slow. While conclusion is somewhat unconventional, it lacks impact and any depth. Thoroughly disappointing and arduous.

#51 - To be or not to be (1983) Review

To be or not to be (1983), Mel Brooks
3.5/5

Surprisingly funny and a good story, lots of fun.

#50 - Survival of the Dead (2009) Review

Survival of the Dead (2009), George A. Romero
0.5/5

Terrible, lacking in interesting story, and the gore isn't satisfying, the graphics poor. With only a couple funny moments. This is not even enjoyable on a bad level, it's just bad. Romero perhaps just gets worse with age.

#49 - Atomised (2006) Review

Atomised (Elementarteilchen) (Elementary Particles) (2006), Oskar Roehler
3.5/5

An intriguing drama telling the story of two polar opposite half-brothers. Good performances, especially Moritz Bleibtreu (Run Lola Run, The Baader Meinhoff Complex). While at times a bit overly dramatic it does have some interesting ideas and character development.