38.) The Spirit - 2.5/5
Dir. Frank Miller
>> I am not at all familiar with the source material behind this but I have the feeling it doesn’t really matter. Frank Miller is known for creating some of the most popular graphic novels ever, but he wont be well known for creating a good movie. Too silly to be taken serious and the whole visual appeal is over and done with. Nice try.
39.) Snow Angels - 4/5
Dir. David Gordon Green
>> Sam Rockwell and Kate Beckinsale both give terrific performances in David Gordon Green’s drama. One of the better films of 2008.
40.) All the Real Girls - 4/5
Dir. David Gordon Green
>> Paul Schneider is one of the most underrated actors working in Hollywood today. He gives a great performance and has some beautiful chemistry with Zooey Deschanel. The ending actually left me wanting more, which isn’t a bad thing.
41.) Life as a House - 3.5/5
Dir. Irwin Winkler
>> Life as a House has an ending that works so well at manipulating your emotions, it’s easy to forget some of the God awful character cliches and odd side stories that occurred during the first hour and forty five minutes. Still, Kevin Kline does a nice job and the film means well. I just wish they would have worked harder on coming up with a more original teenager. There is more to teen angst than huffing chemicals while choking yourself, masturbating, and listening to Marilyn Manson.
