Mirrors. This journey from the start of the mystery through the conclusion takes so many leaps that it is hard to understand the whys and hows of what is happening. Everything points back to the style over substance that is the true heart of Mirrors. Events happen in rapid succession that flow by at such a pace that you are not given much time to connect the dots, but I assure you that when you reflect on the film you'll be left at a loss to explain how everything goes together. Director Alexandre Aja does a great job of building atmosphere, but when it comes to exercising a logical story, success is decidedly poor.
Swing Vote. This actually turned out to be a decent movie, perhaps even better than decent. It had enough heart to induce numerous smiles, was funny enough to spur a few chuckles, and smart enough not to play the audience for fools while having a clear focus on its goal. Now, these facts do not make this a great movie; that it is not and will never be confused for one. However, it is one that is better than I was expecting and well worth spending some time with. What it comes down to is a heartwarming story of a father and daughter that hopes to encourage involvement; regardless of which party side you take, get involved. I enjoyed it, more than I was expecting to, and I suspect others will too.
My Best Friend's Girl. I will not lie and say that the movie is not funny. There are some lines and scenes that are definitely hilarious, and I was still caught off-guard by the great mini-wheat line that was in the trailer. The problem is that all the funny moments are lines and scenes, not the movie as a whole, which is a significant point. When taken in bits and pieces, you will find yourself helpless in its ability to make you laugh. When you step back and take a look at the big picture you will likely be at a loss as to why you should care about the story.
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