Films I've Seen in 2017 (July)

When: July 1st
First-Time Viewing: Yes.
How: In theaters.
What'd I Think?: Mostly unnecessary sequel has some charm and laughs, but not as much as it should.
My Rating: 6/10
Other Notes: NA.

When: July 1st
First-Time Viewing: Yes.
How: DVD from the library.
What'd I Think?: Biopic is dull, boring and unengaging.
My Rating: 3/10
Other Notes: NA.

When: July 2nd
First-Time Viewing: No.
How: DVD from Netflix.
What'd I Think?: Admittedly one sided, but exciting, interesting, and engaging drama.
My Rating: 9/10
Other Notes: NA.

When: July 2nd-3rd
First-Time Viewing: Yes.
How: DVD from my collection.
What'd I Think?: Raunchy comedy is both genuinely funny, and well structured.
My Rating: 8/10
Other Notes: I watched the R rated theatrical version.

When: July 3rd
First-Time Viewing: Yes.
How: DVD from my collection.
What'd I Think?: Exciting, gripping, entertaining film that works as both an illustration of a harrowing event, and thematically about sports rivalry.
My Rating: 10/10
Other Notes: NA.

When: July 4th
First-Time Viewing: Yes.
How: DVD from my collection.
What'd I Think?: Well written remake is good, but not consistantly, and is dated.
My Rating: 7/10
Other Notes: NA.

When: July 4th
First-Time Viewing: No.
How: In theaters.
What'd I Think?: Sci-Fi classic is flawed, but much better and much more entertaining, than I had remembered.
My Previous Rating: 7/10
My Next Rating: 9/10
Other Notes: NA.

When: July 5th
First-Time Viewing: Yes.
How: DVD from my collection.
What'd I Think?: Good-natured, funny, if slightly overlong sex comedy.
My Rating: 8/10
Other Notes: I watched the Unrated Version.

When: July 5th
First-Time Viewing: No.
How: DVD from my collection.
What'd I Think?: Beautiful visuals, matched with great script make for an unforgettable experience.
My Rating: 10/10
Other Notes: NA.

When: July 5th-6th
First-Time Viewing: No.
How: DVD from my collection.
What'd I Think?: A sweet, charming, delightful family film.
My Rating: 9/10
Other Notes: NA.

When: July 6th
First-Time Viewing: Yes.
How: In theaters.
What'd I Think?: Reboot is funny and mostly entertaining, but overlong, sometimes stupid.
My Rating: 7/10
Other Notes: NA.

When: July 9th
First-Time Viewing: Yes.
How: DVD from Netflix.
What'd I Think?: Dark, depressing, nihilistic, slightly repetitive, satirical film.
My Rating: 9/10
Other Notes: NA.

When: July 9th
First-Time Viewing: Yes.
How: DVD from the library.
What'd I Think?: Incomprehensible, stupid, and laughable sequel to a great film.
My Rating: 1/10
Other Notes: NA.

When: July 10th
First-Time Viewing: Yes.
How: DVD from my collection.
What'd I Think?: Crichton adaptation is engaging and quasi-intelligent, lacks the novel's sharp bite and smooth pace.
My Rating: 6/10
Other Notes: NA.

When: July 11th
First-Time Viewing: No.
How: In theaters.
What'd I Think?: Classic, exciting, entertaining, masterful film still holds up, even today.
My Rating: 10/10
Other Notes: NA.

When: July 12th-13th
First-Time Viewing: Yes.
How: DVD from my collection.
What'd I Think?: Exciting, macho, entertaining example of 90s action.
My Rating: 8/10
Other Notes: NA.

When: July 13th
First-Time Viewing: Yes.
How: DVD from the library.
What'd I Think?: Powerful, tough watch based on true events, is really good, though it doe paints James Foley in too much of a Messianic light.
My Rating: 9/10
Other Notes: NA.

When: July 13th
First-Time Viewing: Yes.
How: DVD from the library.
What'd I Think?: Standard kids film is watchable, but not very interesting or memorable.
My Rating: 5/10
Other Notes: NA.

When: July 14th
First-Time Viewing: Yes.
How: DVD from the library.
What'd I Think?: Well made, entertaining, gripping historical fiction thriller.
My Rating: 9/10
Other Notes: NA.

When: July 14th-15th
First-Time Viewing: No.
How: DVD from my collection.
What'd I Think?: A highly original, highly entertaining, and well constructed high concept Sci-Fi action film.
My Rating: 10/10
Other Notes: NA.

When: July 15th-16th
First-Time Viewing: Yes.
How: DVD from Netflix.
What'd I Think?: High concept attempt at Meta comedy, is funny, but doesn't take full advantage of its premise.
My Rating: 6/10
Other Notes: NA.

When: July 16th
First-Time Viewing: Yes.
How: DVD from my collection.
What'd I Think?: Faithful TV movie is marred by budget constraints, lacks a reason for existing.
My Rating: 5/10
Other Notes: NA.

When: July 16th
First-Time Viewing: Yes.
How: DVD from my collection.
What'd I Think?: A somewhat melodramatic, but engaging drama, led by an incredible lead performance.
My Rating: 8/10
Other Notes: NA.

When: July 17th
First-Time Viewing: Yes.
How: DVD from the library.
What'd I Think?: Interesting, engaging enough biopic, goes through the biopic cliches, making this a good, but not great film.
My Rating: 7/10
Other Notes: NA.

When: July 17th
First-Time Viewing: Yes.
How: In theaters.
What'd I Think?: More adult-themed Cars sequel is better than "Cars 2" but loses some steam due to some missed opportunities.
My Rating: 7/10
Other Notes: NA.

When: July 17th
First-Time Viewing: Yes.
How: DVD from my collection.
What'd I Think?: High concept comedy had decent potential, but is predictable, and nowhere near as funny as it could've been.
My Rating: 5/10
Other Notes: NA.

When: July 17th-18th
First-Time Viewing: Yes.
How: DVD from my collection.
What'd I Think?: Not subtle, and cheesy, but entertaining, intense and memorable action horror film.
My Rating: 8/10
Other Notes: NA.

When: July 18th
First-Time Viewing: Yes.
How: DVD from my collection.
What'd I Think?: Perhaps skims over too much, but still an interesting look at an incredible legacy.
My Rating: 9/10
Other Notes: NA.

When: July 18th
First-Time Viewing: Yes.
How: DVD from my collection.
What'd I Think?: Raunchy comedy has a good heart, laughs.
My Rating: 8/10
Other Notes: NA.

When: July 18th-19th
First-Time Viewing: Yes.
How: DVD from my collection.
What'd I Think?: Witty, satirical high school comedy is clever, smart, and guiltily enjoyable.
My Rating: 9/10
Other Notes: NA.

When: July 19th
First-Time Viewing: Yes.
How: DVD from Netflix.
What'd I Think?: What is effectively a series of vignettes is competent, but unremarkable; unmemorable.
My Rating: 6/10
Other Notes: NA.

When: July 19th
First-Time Viewing: Yes.
How: DVD from Netflix.
What'd I Think?: The film never quite hits the perfect balance of heartwarming and tearjerking, but is a fine and perfectly serviceable boy and his dog film.
My Rating: 6/10
Other Notes: NA.

When: July 19th-20th
First-Time Viewing: Yes.
How: DVD from my collection.
What'd I Think?: Magnetic, melancholy, original take on trite premise.
My Rating: 10/10
Other Notes: NA.

When: July 20th
First-Time Viewing: Yes.
How: DVD from my collection.
What'd I Think?: Touching, smart and well written human drama filled with likable and sympathetic characters.
My Rating: 10/10
Other Notes: NA.

When: July 20th
First-Time Viewing: Yes.
How: DVD from my collection.
What'd I Think?: Clever idea executed relatively well, if unspectacularly.
My Rating: 8/10
Other Notes: NA.

When: July 21st
First-Time Viewing: Yes.
How: In theaters.
What'd I Think?: Twisty rom-com is smart and clever, but a touch too long.
My Rating: 9/10
Other Notes: NA.

When: July 21st
First-Time Viewing: Yes.
How: DVD from my collection.
What'd I Think?: Smart, sexy, original deconstruction of the cliche sports genre.
My Rating: 10/10
Other Notes: NA.

When: July 22nd
First-Time Viewing: Yes.
How: DVD from my collection.
What'd I Think?: An interesting, entertaining, different take on the superhero origin story.
My Rating: 9/10
Other Notes: NA.

When: July 23rd
First-Time Viewing: Yes.
How: In theaters.
What'd I Think?: A visually amazing, gripping, pulse-pounding experience.
My Rating: 10/10
Other Notes: NA.

When: July 23rd-24th
First-Time Viewing: Yes.
How: DVD from my collection.
What'd I Think?: Complex characters and plot make the film interesting, but the film is overlong and bloated.
My Rating: 7/10
Other Notes: I watched the Theatrical cut.

When: July 24th
First-Time Viewing: Yes.
How: DVD from my collection.
What'd I Think?: Grim, disturbing, somewhat convoluted, menacing horror film.
My Rating: 8/10
Other Notes: I watched the Unrated version.

When: July 24th
First-Time Viewing: No.
How: DVD from my collection.
What'd I Think?: Gripping drama isn't very subtle, but smart, and engrossing.
My Rating: 9/10
Other Notes: NA.

When: July 24th-25th
First-Time Viewing: Yes.
How: DVD from my collection.
What'd I Think?: Bizarre combination of smut and slapstick is enjoyable, but dry, somewhat too long.
My Rating: 6/10
Other Notes: NA.

When: July 25th
First-Time Viewing: Yes.
How: DVD from my collection.
What'd I Think?: Gory, stupid horror film is ridiculous, but goofy and decently entertaining.
My Rating: 6/10
Other Notes: I watched the Unrated version.

When: July 25th
First-Time Viewing: Yes.
How: DVD from my collection.
What'd I Think?: A mostly fun adventure, marred by terrible visual effects.
My Rating: 6/10
Other Notes: NA.

When: July 25th
First-Time Viewing: No.
How: DVD from my collection.
What'd I Think?: Entertaining, smart, clever screwball comedy, and satire.
My Rating: 9/10
Other Notes: NA.

When: July 26th
First-Time Viewing: Yes.
How: DVD from my collection.
What'd I Think?: Witty, intelligent, and entertaining Austen adaptation.
My Rating: 10/10
Other Notes: NA.

When: July 26th
First-Time Viewing: Yes.
How: VHS from my collection.
What'd I Think?: Classic family film is intense and feels real enough.
My Rating: 8/10
Other Notes: NA.

When: July 26th
First-Time Viewing: Yes.
How: DVD from the library.
What'd I Think?: Silly, but well directed, iconic action classic.
My Rating: 8/10
Other Notes: NA.

When: July 26th-27th
First-Time Viewing: Yes.
How: DVD from the library.
What'd I Think?: Occasionally humorous, but not enough to make this worth watching.
My Rating: 4/10
Other Notes: NA.