Black Swan (2010)
Natalie Portman is great but I feel like her performance and the music elevate what is fairly mediocre material. Black Swan starts out alright but I had lost interest before the end, much of the dialogue felt like quick exchanges just to move the plot forward. I was expecting something with a bit more substance...to be fair though I have no interest in ballet so anyone who does will likely enjoy it more. 5/10
Stand by Me (1986)
I'm sure a lot of us can relate to Stand By Me in someway, I've always thought it was a good film but not as great as some people make out. One bit I don't like is when it goes back in time and shows Gordie and his older brother at the dinner table, this scene kinda felt emotionally manipulative and unrealistic. Also how is it possible to get so many leeches on you in the water with all your clothes on. Good performances, particularly Corey Feldman. 6.5/10
The Jewel of the Nile (1985)
When I rewatched Romancing the Stone a few years ago I found it to be pretty average overall but it was at least good for the first 45 minutes or so, I could barely remember this sequel and now I know why. The first 15 minutes are alright but after that it's just one long boring slog to the end with just a couple of funny moments to break the tedium, even the action is crap. I know these movies get compared to Indiana Jones but this completely rips it off... 3/10
