Nocturnal Animals: Amy Adams, Jake Gyllenhaal.
Pro: Adams isn't difficult on the eyes. The story within the story was entertaining. Certain scenes stood out as particularly well-shot. There was an occasional, and unexpected, funny line.
Con: I didn't care about the characters in the base story. There were a few plot points that seemed silly. The opening scene just seemed to be there for shock value. Adams spent much of her screen time reminding me of other actresses: Julianne Moore mostly, but also Jennifer Aniston.
Videodrome: James Woods, Deborah Harry.
Pro: It's different. I get the sense that Cronenberg was saying something serious, but he wrapped it in an entertaining blend of horror and thriller. Woods as a slightly sketchy, but still likeable guy.
Con: It's a bit too weird. Too depressing. Not thrilled with the violence - sex ratio.
The Paperboy: Zac Efron, Nicole Kidman.
Pro: It's a well-developed plot (maybe because it's based on a novel). It's not too predictable. I liked seeing John Cusack play a different type of character than his usual.
Con: It's not a happy movie. A bit discomforting.
Being John Malkovich: John Cusack, John Malkovich.
Pro: Catherine Keener. It's unique. Some funny moments. The Sean Penn cameo.
Con: The plot went in directions I did not appreciate. The ending.
Whiplash: Miles Teller, J.K. Simmons.
Pro: Simmons. It's nice to see jazz get some attention. Not as simple as I thought it would be.
Con: A couple scenes were a bit far-fetched. The MC wasn't very likeable.
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