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Lots of good movies too. Obviously, Return of the King and Finding Nemo. But also:

Lost in Translation
25th Hour
School of Rock

etc.

Elephant
The Barbarian Invasions

i liked “confidence” lots of cursing but an interestingly put-to-gether moooveee.

i watched confidence tonight. i thought it was lacking greatly. the acting was flat, the story predictable. the only think i liked about it was the editing.

How about In America?

I really enjoyed “The Last Samurai”.

Went in doubting that I could enjoy Tom Cruise, but very quickly I forgot that it was even him.

Some big issues I have with the film include an American again quickly becoming one of the best Samurai, despite the fact that the others have been training since they could walk. But he was one of the best American soldiers and did have very little to live for. As well as the ‘intimate’ scene between Tom’s character and the woman of the house. It just didn’t seem culturally and situationally possible. I personally hated it.

The image that self discipline was given was quite amazing and encouraging. As well as a sense of honor and purpose.

Not to mention that the American government was depicted as a greedy country looking out for #1 and having no understanding of what this country once stood for.

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House Of Sand & Fog
Pirates Of The Caribbean
Cheaper By The Dozen