Taken

"But why would the French man tell her to scream the things down the phone?" (misunderstandings when Josh tried to explain the first half we missed).

I was rather taken by "Taken", so one and a half thumbs up! And another thumbs up for me for that pun, but then deduct that thumbs again for finding her draped crystal thing a bit hot in that prostitute-sense-of-things (hmm...)

Bridget Jones' Diary

Something familiar and something with a little bit of Christmas in it.
Two thumbs up!

The Godfather

Much better than the first time I watched the first quarter of it.
Just shy of two thumbs up, and that Christening scene!

Gone With The Wind

Everytime I re-watch this, I discover both how awesome and how manipulative Scarlett is.
Two thumbs up - Scarlett O'Hara is still possibly the best character ever.

Bad Words

The twist/ending was a bit disappointing in an otherwise good movie.
Three-quarters thumbs up.

Love Actually

Very busy day at work - do I choose yoga at 7:30 or Love Actually?

Two thumbs up, Love Actually always wins. 

Chasing Amy

Call me prudeish or judgmental... but that would also be a deal breaker for me.
I was starting off with one thumbs up, but will deduct a point for how annoying her voice is.

Horrible Bosses 2

All I wanted was to walk out of this movie and have the hostage situation peacefully resolved.
It wasn't, no further progress was made. It was an entertaining movie and a momentary escape - one thumbs up.

Guardians of the Galaxy

We did not finish any component of that... except for the chips.
One and a half thumbs up!

Are We Officially Dating?

The girl looks like an even rattier version of grungy Jenny Humphrey from Gossip Girl (mangy-er hair, weird teeth).
Zero thumbs up - and did you know it was titled "That Awkward Moment" in the US?

The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 1

Prim is the dumbest dumb-as-fuck dumbass.... and she is about to be a doctor!
One thumbs up, although if you think about it, the entire first half of the movie is essentially them just making some videos.

You've Got Mail

I've done that too - when someone is so nice to you that it makes you feel bad and angry and stomp your feet (when Tom Hanks brings her daisies when she is sick).
Two thumbs up, and two thumbs up to me for jam tarts 3.0 success!

The Talented Mr Ripley

I want to find and wear red lipstick as well as Cate Blanchett does!
One and a half thumbs up.

Magic Mike

That Channing Tatum solo part... well, yes.
One thumbs up, and Matthew McConaughey looks like he is trying to be a sexy cyclist when he is teaching the new kid in front of the mirrors.

The Proposal

It is so much better than you think it will be! A proper guilty pleasure chick-flick.

One and a half thumbs up, and super sexy points to a naked sweaty Ryan Reynolds! 

Legally Blonde

Though she is a kind person, I just would not be able to handle that much ditziness in early Elle.
One guilty pleasure thumbs up!

Interstellar

"He keeps a pretty good tan, for being in space" - Josh.
One thumbs up, but way too long of a movie (we went for an early 7:30 session... we didn't leave until 10:40!)

In Time (11/11/2014)

But if you are looking at their timer go down, surely you will notice when the numbers suddenly shoot up.
Quarter thumbs up - interesting concept but Amanda Seyfreid's hair was bad and too distracting.

The Devil Wears Prada (10/11/2014)

I made jam!
Two thumbs up!

Amelie

I like popcorn, cooking (only when I'm alone), and plucking hairs. I dislike people who click their fingers at other people, to get their attention.
Two thumbs up!

Little Women

I still very much like Amy, but I can see how other people might find her annoying and bratty.
Two thumbs up, and I wonder if I was ironing quietly enough *sarcastic*

Rush

Only just 42 days!
One thumbs up, and Josh gives a good massage :)

Candy

So.... I'm never going to drugs.

Three quarters thumbs up, and amused points for the most misleading DVD cover ever. 

Inbetweeners 2

That girl's voice and over-excitement was too annoying.
Meh - zero thumbs.

Fury

It's only 11:10?!
Quarter thumbs up - it was too long.

Bridesmaids

Not even 'Bridesmaids' is cheering me up.
One and a half thumbs up, but my father is so mean and superficial.

Midnight In Paris

What a beautiful romantic postcard tribute to Paris.
Two thumbs up!

Centre Stage

That Jodie Sawyer is too naive... or maybe it's a sign of the times NOW, in that just because you slept together doesn't mean you are going out.
One thumbs up - it's a good guilty pleasure!

Mallrats (14/10/2014)

It feels like my someone may take too many life cues (clothes, life approach, mouthiness) from characters in this movie.... which is not necessarily a good thing...
Half a thumbs up, but one thumbs down for me for truly thinking that?

Begin Again

Begin Again... again!
Half a thumbs up, and bravery points to Kathryn for cleaning up the silly snail who got itself killed between the laundry door (... but how?!)

Magic in the Moonlight (10/10/2014)

It's cute and pretty, but nowhere near as good as other recent Woody Allen films.
Half a thumbs up.

Gone Girl

Batshit fucking crazy.
Two thumbs up for one of the most amazing modern thrillers I have seen recently, and many more points for an entire cast that is on point. 

A Million Ways to Die in the West (various)

I had to sheepishly ask Josh how it ended because once again, I fell asleep.
Half a thumbs up, but goddamnit I cannot lie in bed and stay awake for a movie.

Vicky Cristina Barcelona (27/09/2014)

Can't decide who is Vicky and who is Cristina between Jenny and I.
Two thumbs up, I always love this movie.

Inglorious Basterds (27/09/2014)

Didn't know Michael Fassbender was in this until recently.
Two thumbs up and many many points to Christoph Waltz (Hans Landa) to being the scariest mofo.

Up In The Air (27/09/2014)

Line up behind Asian - they are efficient.
One thumbs up, and I got some decent sleep during it too.

Erin Brockovich (27/09/2014)

Poor poor Aaron Eckhart,
One and a half thumbs up, and now that I'm older and working, I can see how slutty and inappropriately she is dressed (leather miniskirt and see through leopard print top!)

Julie and Julia (15/09/2014)

I enjoy the movie, I despise Julia Child - her voice and personality is too much for me to handle.
Three quarters thumbs up.

Chef (15/09/2014)

This makes me want to eat, especially that spaghetti he cooks for Scarlett Johanssen.
One and a quarter greasy thumbs up, and points to Qantas for well timed pulled beef slider snacks.

The Fault In Our Stars (15/09/2014)

That was a downhill sob-fest from when her mum gave her the dress.
One thumbs up, but another thumbs down because this "Hazel Grace" business is so annoying.

X-Men: Days of Future Past (15/09/2014)

It's okay, but the Graham Norton interview with Jackman, Fassbender and McAvoy was better.
Just shy of a thumbs up, and three hours down, eleven more to go.

What We Do In The Shadows (09/09/2014)

A mask made of crackers, and having ducks and geese attack you to death.
One thumbs up, but two thumbs down to Peter the vampire (I'm so scared).

Goldfinger (06/09/2014)

Sean Connery is my dad's favourite James Bond.
Good on you Sean Connery, as opposed to The Bachelor, who Dad does not want to win ("Can he have nobody in the end?")

Gosford Park (30/08/2014)

I like British accents, vintage glamour, and murder mysteries.
One thumbs up, and teehee I forced Daniel to watch The Bachelor before this.

Ocean's Eleven

All that Vegas research put me in the mood for this movie.
One and a half thumbs up, and I'm so excited for our Vegas time!!

A Case of You (23/08/2014)

No, actually that was quite bad Saturday night viewing.
One and a half thumbs down, and it's so boring it doesn't even have a trivia section on IMDB.

Begin Again

I love Keira Knightley, I love all her outfits in this, Adam Levine is fine
One surprised thumbs up, but the original title "Can A Song Save Your Life?" is better.

The Inbetweeners Movie (18/08/2014)

Whilst ironing.

One thumbs up!

Thelma and Louise (16/08/2014)

Whilst holiday planning and being very productive about that.
One and a half thumbs up - so excited!!

TED (14/08/2014)

Fuck you thunder!

One and three quarters thumbs up.

Guardians of the Galaxy

Dancing baby Groot is the best thing to happen in cinema all year.
One thumbs up, but I don't think it would be worth seeing for a third time at the movies (a la Josh's friend Hugh's intention)

Bridesmaids

I've come to realise this might be my no-fail go-to movie to make me laugh.
Two thumbs up.

The Lunchbox

Good movie, but I still maintain that the whole system is silly in the first place - cook your lunch the night before and carry it yourself to work (duh).
One thumbs up.

Bridget Jones' Diary (03/08/2014)

I once pooh-poohed someone for putting this in their top 5 movies.... but rewatching it now, it is an almost perfect romantic comedy.
One and three quarters thumbs up!

Edge of Tomorrow (23/07/2014)

It was a good film, but the main thing I took away was how terrified I was when Tom Cruise's eyes turned black.
One thumbs up, but thumbs down to me for being such a baby.

10 Things I Hate About You

Teenage lesson learnt: black underwear = wants sex.

One thumbs up. 

Jersey Boys

The towel outburst was hilarious; the end scene is just cheery and makes you smile and dance.
One and three quarters thumbs up - everything Clint Eastwood produces is very good.... including his son!

Dawn of the Planet of the Apes

Josh finally stopped being a negative Nancy about it, and shut up his complaining.
One thumbs up, and a smug smile that he ended up finding it okay.

I Am Sam

What started out as intention to watch "Kill Bill Vol. 1" turned into staying put on "I Am Sam"
Two thumbs up, for guaranteed tears goddamnit.

A Little Princess (08/07/2014)

A childhood favourite movie.
One and a half thumbs up for lucky afternoon movie find, but two chicken wings down for not getting James' spice ratios right.

Yes Man (05/07/2014)

Funny hat and/or wig party!
Three quarters of a thumbs up for me vs. Daniel's begruding three laughs only for the entire movie.

Space Jam (04/07/2014)

I wonder if the young kids these days can even remotely understand the awesomeness that is combining Michael Jordan basketball superstar with Bugs Bunny and co. 

One and a half thumbs up; half a thumbs down for falling asleep but half a thumbs up again because Djokovic won.

College

Like Superbad, but five times more disgusting and a million times less funny.
TWO THUMBS DOWN; I cannot believe this movie was even made.

Shaun of the Dead (27/06/2014)

And yes... I did get scared. 

One thumbs up for proving that I have watched it!

Catfish (22/05/2014)

Nev has an extremely hairy chest.
One and a half thumbs up, but not as shocking as the TV episode of 'Catfish' that I saw.

22 Jump Street (21/06/2014)

My favourite part was when Channing Tatum was slow to realise that Jonah Hill banged Ice Cube's daughter.
One thumbs up for movie date night, but half a thumbs down because the film dragged on for longer than it should have.

Clerks (13/05/2014)

More of a collection of 'bits', and even less of a movie than other movies about nothing.
Half a thumbs up, and did you know that Tio's gave out free popcorn??

Role Models

Seann William Scott is a wasted as your celebrity crush, in my opinion.
One thumbs down, but one thumbs up for my company tonight.

This Is The End

I am ashamed to say that I got scared by Jonah Hill demon in this.
One butt slap from Michael Cera, and two thumbs up because, wait... is that... YES IT'S THE BACKSTREET BOYS!

Finding Nemo

In bed, with cuddles.
Two thumbs up!

Speed

Just the end half, but gee that was exciting.
One and a half thumbs up.

Frank

Well that was odd... and surprisingly funny! #nomnomnom
One thumbs up for being able to seeing a film in the beautiful State theatre, but papier mache thumbs down for the two tall men with big heads in front of us.

Kiss Kiss Bang Bang

Getting "distracted," so I didn't quite follow parts of the movie.
One thumbs up, and helping the 'sick'.

Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues

Ron Weasley?!

Two thumbs down - one for being such a shit movie that I feel asleep and then bailed, another for thus making me so tired that I momentarily confused Ron Burgundy for Ron Weasley when Daniel messaged through a recap. 

Bad Neighbours

Half a thumbs up, but PHWOAR to Zac Efron for being so hot, and points to him for his chest hair (which I somehow thought he wouldn't be capable of growing).

You've Got Mail

Meg Ryan - original manic pixie girl? She TWIRLS for goodness sake!
Two thumbs up; I cannot stress how much I love this movie.

The Other Woman

Leslie Mann steals the show.
Three quarters of a thumbs up for harmless fun, a a nomination for George St cinema 8 as the most poorly set up theatre (rows were too close for comfort!).

Before Sunrise

What beautiful conversation!
One and three quarters thumbs up, because that was quite a treat and surprise!

Bend It Like Beckham (19.04.2014)

Trying to stop fuming at STA.
One and a half thumbs up, because yes, it did settle my anger.

The Grand Budapest Hotel

It was ridiculous how fidgety and sleepy I was.
I am sad to say this, but only three-quarters thumbs up, because though it was beautiful as always and Ralph Fiennes was hilarious, it was not as charming or funny as his other films. And I am ashamed to say I got very scared at the head.

Bridesmaids

Goddamn that is fresh.
One and a half thumbs up.

Minority Report

The macaron penis did not reach the heights I hoped it would :(
Two thumbs up, because in all seriousness, this is possibly the best sci-fi movie.

Captain America: The Winter Soldier

Because "Mann Karate" turned out to be a Bollywood movie...
One thumbs up, because it was entertaining, and because Samuel L Jackson is nice like that.

Wadjda

Even though all those double standards and injustices remain for Saudi Arabian females, I really liked that they kept her victory small, but her's nonetheless.
One and a half thumbs up, and smack talk points to the mum (pfft where are you bleeding from, your virginity?)

The Prestige

It just gets better every time I watch it.

Two thumbs up, for continually blowing my mind!

Election

That bee sting face!
Two thumbs up!

Inside Llewelyn Davis (29/03/2014)

Brought to you by the hot tall cop (who already had a girlfriend boo-urns) from a sharehouse inspection.
One and a half thumbs down, for being so underwhelming and because the cat did not feature in it as much as it was made out to.

Zombieland

This is my favourite 'scary' movie - which shows both what a great movie it is, and what a wimp I am. 

Two thumbs up, but buttery mouth points off because 100g of microwave popcorn is too much!

Monuments Men (21/03/2014)

So it's exactly like Ocean's Eleven.
Meh - zero thumbs up but points for me because I finished the whole box of popcorn!

Born Rich

The Italian baron delivers gold: "In my will and wish for cultivation and culture, is, you know, sort of, (undecipherable word) inside - Love and Sex. So I find that it is often, I am reading a book, and I'm thinking about pussy. But then as soon as I get the pussy, I am thinking about a book. So for me, it is very problematic, that."
One thumbs up because this one was much more fascinating and had much better flow, and sexy hot points to Mr. Jamie Johnson who I've realised sort of looks like Christian Bale/Bruce Wayne!

The One Percent

I shouldn't laugh... but I did... when asked of the south side Chicago man "Will your son ever become wealthy?" "NO! He's not going to become a rapper! So no..."
One quarter of a thumbs up because though the issues are interesting, it just was not very well made, Jamie Johnson J&J!

Nebraska

Seen at the Palace Verona in Paddington, but I was so uncomfortable (for some reason) that I was a squirming mess at the end.
One thumbs up for the old wife who flashed her vagine at the tombstone of an old crush!

Gravity

Fei's mind was more blown by meeting Andrea, than by 'Gravity'.
One and a half space-floating thumbs up.

Mandela: Long Walk To Freedom

I didn't know Winnie Mandela was such a guerilla.
One thumbs up.

Blue Jasmine

When I grow up, I want to be a Woody Allen heroine (even though they are pretty flawed... especially this one).
One and a half thumbs up and a hashtag #firstworldproblems.

Shame

Michael Fassbender. Shame. Wow.
One and a quarter thumbs up, because I loved how poetic the piano score over the dramatic scenes was, but an unexpected lol moment for when he somehow feels the need to wipe the toilet seat before he stands up anyway to jack off.

Grease

Now both mum and dad are exclaiming at how fat John Travolta has become!
One thumbs up, and further realisation at what a drip Sandy is.

Her

This is all equal parts creepy, and frightening (computers should NOT be self-aware!)
One and two-thirds thumbs up; and I am having an existential moment, because if you take Descarte's 'I think, therefore I am' as true, then she does exist because she is thinking and evolving... but she also does not exist. Hmm...

12 Years A Slave

I came into this movie with no idea what it would be about (well partly, because the title does give it away) - but I came out thoroughly impressed.
One and a half thumbs up, incredulous points that there is another Steve McQueen, and SHUSH glares for the old ladies behind us who do not know how to whisper.

Wolf of Wall Street

Cannot... find... videos/images of Leo paralysed rolling.
One obscene thumbs up, but it could have cut out half the self-indulgent baller scenes because there was no need for it to be so long (that's what she said!).

The Blind Side

Hmm Sandra Bullock won for this - a much more warm feel-good movie - than say, the dramas that would normally be standard Academy award fare.

One thumbs up. 

Four Weddings and a Funeral

So she's not as bad as I thought she was, but I still do not like Andie MacDowell.

One thumbs up for being both realistic and unrealistic, but then half a thumbs down because... well, Andie MacDowell.

Hotel Chevalier

I think this is the most naked Natalie Portman has gotten on film.
One and a half thumbs up, and French accordian points for 'Where did you go to my lovely' which I have loved ever since this short film some time ago.

Dallas Buyers Club

Lost, late, wet and fidgeting in a full length poncho - this was a good night for the open air cinema... NOT!
One damp-shrivelled thumbs up.

The Book Thief

Well I already knew it was going to happen... but I basically cried a lot throughout the movie (as I do with anything related to the Holocaust etc.)
One thumbs up because it was affecting without ever getting too soppy or romantic, and shiny hair points for Leisel who has the best pigtails ever.

Bully

This makes me feel so sad and very helpless.
Just shy of a full thumbs up, but add on seven plus mounted deer heads from the Smalley household.

Saving Mr. Banks

What an utterly difficult and miserable woman.
One thumbs up, because if the bright clean cut faces of Jason Schwartzman and BJ Novak playing piano and singing Mary Poppins tunes don't cheer you up in a wholesome way, then you are also a miserable person.

The Devil Wears Prada

When I was putting the DVD in, I had to take out another DVD titled 'VIP entertainment 2, 2013'.... oh god I hope that was NOT a porno my parents were watching...
One and a half thumbs up, because even though I had the worst work day professionally, I watched this and came out thinking 'well at least my job doesn't suck that much.'

Notting Hill

So cliched but the 'I'm just a girl, standing in front of a boy, asking him to love her' scene, with Julia Roberts quivering her lips and putting on that brave smile, is just so resonating.
Two thumbs up!

The Wedding Date

Hmm 'Secret' by Maroon 5 is a rather sexy song.
Zero thumbs (because meh), but some lol points for 'Gavin from Friends's glowing chest hair.

August: Osage County

My mother is almost like Meryl Streep in this movie... and that is not a good thing.
One and a half thumbs up in particular for the dinner scene, and special points to Julia Roberts telling Meryl Streep to 'eat that fish BITCH'