41. Before Sunrise

Before Sunrise is a hopelessly romantic romp about 'taking that chance'. It's the first time I've seen it and I'm glad that I took the time as it is very enjoyable for the most part and doesn't fall into the Hollywood cliches that it could have.

Unfortunately Ethan Hawkes goatee hasn't aged well. There were several moments where it looked like it was about to fall from his face with alarming ease. What it lacks it good facial hair it makes up for in a simple and warm hearted story.

I was expecting the dialogue to crackle a bit more but generally it is an enjoyable afternoon stroll of a movie.

40. Brooklyn's Finest

I feel like I've seen Brooklyn's Finest many times before, not that it's without merit -it's just a bit 'familar'. Familiar actors, director, locations, plot lines, situations yadda yadda yadda.  It does still have it's plus points though; the excellent performances of the three main protagonists - especially Ethan Hawke as the under pressure cop trying to support his family while not lose his job, sanity and life.

Overall though is pretty much by the numbers and the ending 'kind of' delivers but its all so very matter of fact that you feel incredibly underwhelmed by the whole affair.

Oh, and at least Don Cheadle doesn't do his 'cawknee' accent.