Basically: You will get goosebumps, multiple times, especially if you see in theaters. Amazing.


Story: Based on a true story, Mickey Ward is a rising boxer from Lowell, MA. His ex-boxer, crack addict brother is his trainer. Can Mickey pull his brother and family out of despair, with his boxing skill? A story of family, fighting, redemption and triumph.


Actors: Mark Whalberg, Christian Bale, Amy Adams


Win: Everything about this was a win. Christian Bale steals the show, but all the actors do a fantastic job. The way the fights were shot make you feel like you were really watching fight night on HBO. You will connect with the characters. Must see. Will win Oscars.


Fail: Not, really, anything. But if I have to say something, it is slightly formulaic. (But so are 95% of movies today)


Verdict: WIN!


Confused: Did anyone else notice that Conan O'Brien's sister was playing one of Mickey's sisters? Im not kidding, look it up. (She looks exactly like Conan)

Basically: Messes with your mind, very dark, intense, scary-ish. Very good.


Story: The NYC ballet company is putting on Swan Lake, and fragile, shy Nina Sayers gets the part of the Black and the White swan. She is perfect for the White swan, but through her quest to perfect the part of the Black swan...she changes.


Actors: Natalie Portman, Mila Kunis


Win: Great directing by Darren Aronofsky. Amazing acting by everyone. You are always on the edge of your seat. This is the definition of a Psychological Thriller. Everything worked together, the sound, the music, the dancing, majority of this movie was flawless. If you like being gripped by movies, watch this. It's intense. 


Fail: Probably scarier than you're expecting when you walk in the theatre. Not many moments for the audience to take a breath (possibly a good thing)


Verdict: Win!


Confused: Possibly too much mind boggling?