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Movies watched (for the first time) in 2008...
| Title | Date | Rating | Format | Comments | |
| 1 | Little Children | 05/01/2008 | *** | Rental | Moving drama, a bit slow |
| 2 | I Am Legend | 08/01/2008 | **** | Cinema | Will Smith's & the dog's performances are both brilliant |
| 3 | Badlands | 12/01/2008 | **** | Rental | Excellent performances from Martin Sheen & Sissy Spacek |
| 4 | Wolf | 13/01/2008 | *** | Rental | A bit of a different werewolf movie, very dark and no happy ending |
| 5 | Human Traffic | 18/01/2008 | *** | DVD | Tries to be Trainspotting but doesn't quite get there. Glamourises drug culture too much |
| 6 | The Alibi | 22/01/2008 | **** | Rental | Clever and intricate plot |
| 7 | Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street | 29/01/2008 | ***** | Cinema | Twisted and bloody but with an undertone of humour |
| 8 | A Midsummer Night's Dream | 30/01/2008 | ** | Rental | Despite the stellar cast, very slow and hard to follow |
| 9 | Cloverfield | 05/02/2008 | *** | Cinema | The camera work causes motion sickness but the film is pretty intense despite of the shaking |
| 10 | Casanova | 07/02/2008 | **** | Rental | Brilliant adventure with lots of interesting side characters |
| 11 | The Exorcist | 09/02/2008 | *** | Rental | Quite creepy, but a lot of it has been seen so many times since |
| 12 | Atonement | 10/02/2008 | **** | DVD | Very moving and elaborate story |
| 13 | National Treasure: Book of Secrets | 12/02/2008 | **** | Cinema | Entertaining romp, often quite funny |
| 14 | Lucky Number Slevin | 16/02/2008 | **** | Rental | Does a complete flip on you when it's least expected, very clever film |
| 15 | Music and Lyrics | 17/02/2008 | **** | Rental | Very funny and sweet film |
| 16 | Pan's Labyrinth | 24/02/2008 | **** | Rental | Disturbing at times, quite surreal but beautifully made |
| 17 | Down in the Valley | 26/02/2008 | *** | Rental | Like a slow descent into madness, good performances |
| 18 | Fur: An Imaginary Portrait of Diane Arbus | 28/02/2008 | *** | Rental | Incredibly slow but intriguing |
| 19 | The Virgin Suicides | 02/03/2008 | **** | Rental | Beautifully shot and quietly emotional |
| 20 | Juno | 04/03/2008 | **** | Cinema | Funny and witty but also full of heart |
| 21 | The Graduate | 09/03/2008 | *** | TV | Entertaining and has funny moments, good music |
| 22 | Jumper | 11/03/2008 | **** | Cinema | Great premise & effects, breathtaking action sequences |
| 23 | Velvet Goldmine | 22/03/2008 | **** | Rental | Captures the spirit of the Glam Rock era, great performances |
| 24 | Hearts in Atlantis | 23/03/2008 | *** | Rental | Slow and nostalgic, good child actors |
| 25 | Pulp Fiction | 24/03/2008 | *** | DVD | Entertaining in parts, not a lot happens |
| 26 | The Other Boleyn Girl | 24/03/2008 | **** | Cinema | May not be historically accurate but a good and moving story |
| 27 | The Painted Veil | 27/03/2008 | **** | Rental | Very moving, with a few lighter moments |
| 28 | The Fountain | 05/04/2008 | *** | Rental | Never seems to quite get where it's going, confusing but beautiful |
| 29 | The People vs Larry Flynt | 10/04/2008 | **** | Rental | Has a point to make and makes it with plenty of humour added |
| 30 | American History X | 14/04/2008 | *** | Rental | Disturbing with a message, fairly predictable ending however |
| 31 | 27 Dresses | 15/04/2008 | *** | Cinema | Quite funny, good characters, slightly predictable |
| 32 | Taxi Driver | 20/04/2008 | ** | TV | Not a lot of plot, no emotional depth, merely confusing |
| 33 | Flatliners | 20/04/2008 | *** | Rental | Slightly creepy and also has uplifting moments |
| 34 | Primal Fear | 22/04/2008 | **** | Rental | Edward Norton is amazing in this, clever film |
| 35 | Southland Tales | 27/04/2008 | ** | Rental | A complete mess, too long and follows a secret graphic novel, I feel cheated |
| 36 | Sister Act | 28/04/2008 | *** | Rental | Funny and sweet with great music, a little predictable |
| 37 | Deception | 29/04/2008 | *** | Cinema | Mostly clever storyline, a little slow and a few plotholes |
| 38 | A Life Less Ordinary | 04/05/2008 | **** | Rental | Funny, quirky and keeps moving |
| 39 | Made of Honour | 06/05/2008 | *** | Cinema | Some very funny moments, but another feel good obvious ending |
| 40 | Frida | 08/05/2008 | *** | Rental | Beautifully shot, at times slow but engaging |
| 41 | Iron Man | 13/05/2008 | ***** | Cinema | Funny, action packed and immensely enjoyable |
| 42 | Knocked Up | 16/05/2008 | *** | Rental | Some good parts and funny moments, dragged a little |
| 43 | Happy Feet | 17/05/2008 | **** | Rental | Funny, sweet, great music and thought provoking plot |
| 44 | The Manchurian Candidate | 18/05/2008 | **** | DVD | Intense, disturbing and paranoia inducing |
| 45 | 25th Hour | 26/05/2008 | **** | Rental | Left me with a hopeful feeling, has funny and deep moments |
| 46 | Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull | 27/05/2008 | **** | Cinema | Many funny moments, good adventure story |
| 47 | Tenacious D in The Pick of Destiny | 28/05/2008 | ** | Rental | A few funny moments, ok music |
| 48 | Dear Frankie | 02/06/2008 | *** | Rental | Moving, slow in places |
| 49 | Across the Universe | 12/06/2008 | **** | Rental | Engaging and brilliant use of Beatles songs |
| 50 | Once | 12/06/2008 | *** | Rental | Great music but the plot doesn't go anywhere much |
| 51 | The Incredible Hulk | 24/06/2008 | ***** | Cinema | Thoroughly enjoyable, Edward Norton excellent |
| 52 | Confessions of a Dangerous Mind | 26/06/2008 | ** | Rental | Could have been better, amusingly quirky |
| 53 | The U.S. vs John Lennon | 27/06/2008 | **** | Rental | Well made and informative documentary |
| 54 | The Breakfast Club | 28/06/2008 | *** | TV | Funny, sweet and occasionally deep, a little dated |
| 55 | Reservoir Dogs | 04/07/2008 | ** | DVD | Mostly slow with over the top violence in between |
| 56 | The Italian Job (1969) | 08/07/2008 | **** | Rental | Great humour and cleverly executed heist |
| 57 | Mamma Mia! | 15/07/2008 | ***** | Cinema | Incredibly funny, excellent acting and many deep moments |
| 58 | Little Miss Sunshine | 18/07/2008 | *** | Rental | Some funny moments, mostly weird |
| 59 | The Italian Job (2003) | 20/07/2008 | *** | Rental | OK heist film, Edward Norton excellent as the double crossing villain |
| 60 | WALL·E | 22/07/2008 | ***** | Cinema | Beautiful and thought provoking |
| 61 | Hancock | 23/07/2008 | **** | Cinema | Funny and surprisingly deep |
| 62 | The Dark Knight | 29/07/2008 | ***** | Cinema | Great depth and excellent characters |
| 63 | Saving Private Ryan | 03/08/2008 | *** | TV | A little too long, but fairly engaging |
| 64 | Into The Wild | 05/08/2008 | **** | Rental | Starts like just another feel good story, but has a dark heart |
| 65 | Wristcutters: A Love Story | 16/08/2008 | **** | Rental | Very dreamy style, slightly surreal |
| 66 | Star Wars: The Clone Wars | 20/08/2008 | *** | Cinema | Action packed, funny at times, not quite Star Wars |
| 67 | The Departed | 25/08/2008 | *** | Rental | Very layered and complex |
| 68 | Kill Bill: Vol. 2 | 28/08/2008 | *** | TV | Better than Vol. 1, a bit slow though |
| 69 | Ned Kelly | 30/08/2008 | **** | Rental | Emotive story, great performances |
| 70 | Scarface | 31/08/2008 | * | DVD | Too slow, too long and difficult to understand the dialogue |
| 71 | Hulk | 02/09/2008 | *** | DVD | Rather too long, requires a second viewing |
| 72 | The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor | 03/09/2008 | *** | Cinema | Not the best of The Mummy series but entertaining |
| 73 | Hellboy II: The Golden Army | 05/09/2008 | ***** | Cinema | Beautifully made, funny, clever and action packed |
| 74 | Interview | 06/09/2008 | **** | Rental | Excellent chemistry between Buscemi & Miller, moving & deep |
| 75 | Stardust | 07/09/2008 | ***** | Rental | Funny & uplifting. Set in an intricate and beautiful world |
| 76 | The Duchess | 11/09/2008 | *** | Cinema | A poignant story |
| 77 | I'm Not There | 13/09/2008 | *** | Rental | Disjointed, hard to follow, some good moments |
| 78 | Gentlemen Prefer Blondes | 13/09/2008 | *** | Rental | Dated but funny, good songs |
| 79 | Be Kind Rewind | 20/09/2008 | ** | Rental | A few funny moments, a bit slow |
| 80 | The End of The Affair | 22/09/2008 | *** | Rental | Slow but poignant |
| 81 | Good Night, And Good Luck | 27/09/2008 | **** | Rental | Enlightening look at McCarthyism |
| 82 | Moonlight Mile | 28/09/2008 | **** | Rental | Sweet, some light moments and lots of emotion |
| 83 | Cursed | 01/10/2008 | *** | Rental | A slightly different twist on the werewolf legend, let down by the fx at times |
| 84 | Pleasantville | 05/10/2008 | **** | Rental | Brilliantly shot, great story |
| 85 | Crazy/Beautiful | 07/10/2008 | **** | Rental | Crazy and beautiful, Kirsten Dunst excellent |
| 86 | Fatal Attraction | 12/10/2008 | *** | Rental | Dated and much copied since, shocking climax |
| 87 | Death to Smoochy | 13/10/2008 | **** | Rental | Cute and funny with a slightly dark core |
| 88 | Die Hard 4.0 | 14/10/2008 | **** | DVD | Entertaining and action packed |
| 89 | 30 Days of Night | 17/10/2008 | *** | Rental | A bit different from the usual but fairly predictable |
| 90 | Highlander II | 19/10/2008 | * | Rental | Completely rewrites continuity and the mythology, generally poor |
| 91 | Subway | 29/10/2008 | **** | Rental | Another excellent offering from Luc Besson |
| 92 | Rules of Attraction | 30/10/2008 | *** | Rental | Often explicit and brutal, some good performances |
| 93 | Strictly Ballroom | 06/11/2008 | *** | Rental | Predictable but heart warming, great dancing |
| 94 | R.S.V.P. | 09/11/2008 | *** | Rental | Slightly off beat slasher movie, almost comedic |
| 95 | Easy Virtue | 14/11/2008 | **** | Cinema | Laugh out loud funny, engaging story |
| 96 | Shout | 16/11/2008 | *** | Rental | Entertaining and great music |
| 97 | The Brothers Grimm | 23/11/2008 | **** | Rental | Fantastical and beautifully shot |
| 98 | Trust the Man | 23/11/2008 | ** | Rental | Seems to be missing something, not many likeable characters |
| 99 | Perfect Creature | 27/11/2008 | **** | Rental | A different take on vampire lore, fast paced and seems set up for sequels |
| 100 | No Country for Old Men | 30/11/2008 | ** | Rental | Hard to follow, long periods without dialogue and no reason for anything |
| 101 | Enemy of the State | 04/12/2008 | *** | Rental | Fast paced and paranoia-inducing |
| 102 | Saw | 07/12/2008 | *** | Rental | Very psychological thriller with short bursts of gore, not as good as Se7en |
| 103 | He Was A Quiet Man | 11/12/2008 | **** | Rental | Well shot and gripping. Christian Slater brilliant |
| 104 | Kingdom of Heaven | 13/12/2008 | ** | TV | Too long and seemingly pointless |
| 105 | Inkheart | 24/12/2008 | *** | Cinema | Entertaining fantasy, Paul Bettany excellent |
| 106 | Natural Born Killers | 28/12/2008 | *** | Rental | Totally crazy, over the top violence and somehow moments of humour |
| 107 | King Kong (1933) | 28/12/2008 | *** | TV | Dated but good for its time |
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