The Hurricane Heist (2017)
The Descendants (2011)
Sideways (2004)
Yeogyosa (Misbehaviour) (2016)
When In Rome (2010)
Post Grad (2009)
Super 8 (2011)
Jingle Bell Heist (2025) ///
Sisu (2022) Exuberantly violent war action sees cruel, retreating German forces in 1944 Lapland make mistake of conflict with indomitable commando turned gold prospector Jorma Tommila. Vibrant visuals and stripped motivation provide visceral punch; mythic and dramatic resonance less persuasive.
The Hurricane Heist (2017) Fanciful concept adheres to title without truly embracing wild potential as plan to rob Alabama treasury facility with storm in progress is defied by local brothers and resolute government agent with blandly uninvolving results. Sleek sheen and blast of visual effects can't compensate.
The Descendants (2011) Amid serene Hawaii landscapes, casually acute study of personal reconciliation and family dysfunction as conflicted George Clooney deals with wishes of dying wife, contrary daughters Shailene Woodley and Amara Miller, and dynastic land sale. Told with affection and humor, an affecting drama of loss and messy lives.
Sideways (2004) Wry humor mixes with humane drama as teacher and perennially failed novelist Paul Giamatti takes road trip through California wine country with friend and frayed TV actor Thomas Haden Church. Suffused with regret and bruised lives, hopeful Virginia Madsen inspires another chance.
Yeogyosa (Misbehavior) (2016) Deceptively measured approach to increasingly heated melodrama sees high school teacher Kim Ha-Neul resent entitled new tutor Yu In-Young and vies with her for attentions of student dancer Lee Won-Geun. Shifting power games and increasing obsession lead to satisfyingly brutal conclusion.
When In Rome (2010) Superficial charm rests with leads as serial romantic loser Kristen Bell steals coins from Rome love fountain and finds respective men now cursed with awkward slapstick obsession, including devilish Josh Duhamel. Never less than genial with lightly appealing Christopher Young score. Also completely disposable.
Post Grad (2009) Flimsy comedy features a game Alexis Bledel frustrated in plan to get publishing job and forced to move back in with misfit parents Michael Keaton and Jane Lynch. Strained, predictable life lessons and romantic confusion with best friend Zach Gifford not helped by flat approach.
Super 8 (2011) Affectionate callback to 80s teen adventures fused with sci-fi conspiracy and monster action has tentative Joel Courtney, natural Elle Fanning and oddball friends making amateur zombie movie when epic train crash unleashes horror on provincial town. Crafted with infectious style, thrills pierced with emotional conviction.
Jingle Bell Heist (2025) Agreeably desperate, would-be thieves Olivia Holt and Connor Swindells reluctantly team to rob high end London department store for differing family priorities. Comedic and dramatic beats remain placeholders, safely staged production unable to elevate revenge twists or the expected romantic developments.
