The Adventures of Tintin (2011): Directed by Steven Spielberg, this animated movie is based on the comic book adventures of a young reporter named Tintin. The Tintin comics have been around for decades, but this was my first exposure to the character. Not surprisingly, since the movie was directed by Spielberg, this movie had a very heavy Indiana Jones feel to it. I thought it was cool that the hero was a reporter.
The Devil Inside (2012): This very creepy movie is about exorcisms. Very similar to “The Exorcist” and “The Exorcism of Emily Rose,” this movie tries to come off as a documentary about a young woman who tries to make sense of an exorcism gone wrong that involved her mother. I enjoyed this movie but was glad when it ended. Material about exorcisms and demons gives me the willies.
The Double (2011): Directed by Michael Brandt and starring Richard Gere and Topher Grace, this movie is a spy tale that will leave you hooked until the very end. Gere is a double Soviet secret agent and assassin. Grace is an expert on the assassin and is charged with bringing him down for the FBI. This movie contained a lot of entertaining twists.
Dream House (2011): To be honest, before watching this movie, I thought it was a horror movie. I’d actually put it in the psychological thriller category. It stars Daniel Craig and Naomi Watts and is about a man who’s having to come to grips with the murder of his family. This movie does contain a number of satisfying twists, and I probably enjoyed it more because I knew so little about it going in.
The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo (2011): Based on the international best-seller by Stieg Larsson, this movie was directed by one of my favorite directors, David Fincher. Starring Daniel Craig and Rooney Mara, this movie is about a reporter and a hacker who investigate a 40-year-old missing persons case. This movie made me want to read the novel more than a little.
Haywire (2011): Very similar in many ways to “Killer Elite,” this action movie was worth watching. Directed by Steven Soderbergh and starring Antonio Banderas, Michael Douglas, Ewan McGregor and Channing Tatum, this movie is about a group of mercenaries who find themselves in big trouble. The best thing about this movie was the fight scenes. They reminded me a lot of the Jason Bourne movies that starred Matt Damon.
Immortals (2011): Think “300” meets “Achilles” and you’ve got the “Immortals.” Based on the heroics of Greek mythological figures, this movie offers up a different take on the story of Theseus, who is probably best known for being the slayer of the mythical Minotaur. If you liked “Clash of the Titans” and other such films, you’ll love this one.
J. Edgar (2011): Directed by Clint Eastwood, this movie starred Leonardo DiCaprio in the lead role of former FBI Director, J. Edgar Hoover. I thought this movie was very educational, and it made me want to learn more about the inner workings and history of the FBI. It also made me want to watch a lot of old “X-Files” reruns.
Killer Elite (2011): Based on the novel “The Feather Men” by Sir Ranulph Fiennes, this action film stars Robert De Niro, Clive Owen and Jason Statham. Supposedly based on a true story, this movie is about globe trotting mercenaries who find themselves in deep trouble. This movie’s action-packed, has some cool fight scenes and lots of gunplay.
Tower Heist (2011): This comedy had a lot of star power. It featured Ben Stiller, Eddie Murphy, Casey Affleck, Alan Alda, Matthew Broderick and Tea Leone. In a nutshell, it’s about former staff members at an upscale New York City apartment building, who get revenge on the crook who lives in the penthouse. I love a good comedy, and this one made me laugh more than a little.
In the end, I enjoyed each of these movies for different reasons. How many of the movies above have you had the chance to watch? Which did you like or dislike? Which was your favorite? Let us know in the comments section below.
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