The World’s End
Disappointing Simon Pegg vehicle about buddies trying to get all the way through a pub crawl to the last pub called The World’s End. Turns out, it’s run by aliens taking over the world. Excellent cast. I think it accomplished what it wanted, but it wasn’t really what I wanted. Too bad. **
Let the Right One In
Outstanding Norwegian film about a bullied kid who makes friends with the vampire girl who lives next to him. Beautifully filmed, well directed, unsentimental, and very well acted. Really liked it. ***
Tai Chi Hero
Continuation of Tai Chi Zero where the hero triumphs, gets the girl, evil is overcome, and a new form of kung fu is born. Not as good as the first one, but enjoyable and inventive. **
Edo Porn
Japanese biopic about the man who became Hokusai. I really like Ken Ogata, and it was well enough done, though a little overwrought. Worth it. **
Young and Wild
Very interesting and enjoyable Spanish film about a sexually adventurous young woman who is part of a very strict evangelical family and works at the church’s radio station as punishment. Really liked it. **
Not of this Earth
Cheesy science fiction tale about aliens invading Earth that spotlights Tracy Lords’ fantastic assets. That’s about it. Campy and kind of enjoyable. **