The Cook

Acting: Grade: D
Direction: Grade: D+
Writing: Grade: D+

Overall: Grade: D+

Derivative and moronic gorefest but I have seen worse.

Mother of Tears

Acting: Grade: C+
Direction: Grade: B
Writing: Grade: C+

Overall: Grade: B-

Entertaining and violent horror film but less stylish than usual for director Dario Argento.

The Forbidden Kingdom

Acting: Grade: C+
Direction: Grade: B
Writing: Grade: B-

Overall: Grade: B-

Silly but amusing martial arts film that contains plenty of action.

Mirrors

Acting: Grade: B
Direction: Grade: B+
Writing: Grade: B

Overall: Grade: B

Scary horror film with a cool premise.

Street Kings

Acting: Grade: B-
Direction: Grade: C+
Writing: Grade: C+

Overall: Grade: C+

Uninspired crime film that has some entertaining moments but isn't particulary memorable overall.

In Bruges

Acting: Grade: B
Direction: Grade: B+
Writing: Grade: B+

Overall: Grade: B+

Fast paced, witty, and original action film with plenty of sharp dialogue.

The Fall

Acting: Grade: B-
Direction: Grade: B+
Writing: Grade: B-

Overall: Grade: B

Visually dazzling and inventive but often incoherent.

Jumper

Acting: Grade: C
Direction: Grade: B-
Writing: Grade: C+

Overall: Grade: C+

Mediocre acting and script but does contain some moderately entertaining sequences.

The Deaths of Ian Stone

Acting: Grade: C+
Direction: Grade: B-
Writing: Grade: B-

Overall: Grade: B-

Inside

Acting: Grade: B
Direction: Grade: B+
Writing: Grade: B+

Overall: Grade: B+