I hope life on earth is everything you remember it to be.

Moon

The most under appreciated film of the year. Hands down. I'd been waiting for months to see this film about astronaut Sam Bell preparing to return to Earth after living on a mining base on the moon for the past three years. Not only did the film not disappoint me, but it was way different than I expected.

Sam Rockwell constantly delivers great performances, he's incredibly under rated. Moon is his masterpiece. Being the only actor on screen for nearly the entire film, Rockwell keeps audiences interested with his three dimensional performance. He captures the emotional and psychological consequences of isolation brilliantly. Though he's never had a role this big, Rockwell rises to the challenge and succeeds. He carries Moon and the film is incredible due in large part to Rockwell. It's a travesty he wasn't nominated for an Oscar. I feel I can't say anymore about Rockwell without giving away the film.

Shockingly notable is Kevin Spacey. He provides the voice for Gerty, the HAL like computer assistant to Sam. Kevin Spacey has a pretty robotic voice so this is the perfect role for Spacey. Snaps for you, Kevin.

Moon is a unique sci-fi film. It has the essence of a typical sci-fi feature, the vastness of space, facing the unknown, a desire to get home. But there are no aliens, no time travel, and minimal CGI. Space provides the perfect backdrop for the film's themes. Explorations of loneliness, alienation, dehumanization and shock all intertwine in Moon. The film is sure to be remembered as one of sci-fi's gems.

First time director Duncan Jones (son of David Bowie) did a masterful job. Moon is nearly flawless. The story (conceived by Jones), the acting, the special effects, the tone of the film are well executed. His choice of using film composer Clint Mansell is one of Moon's biggest strengths. Props to Jones for getting one of the best film composers currently working. This is wonderful and memorable debut. Jones did so much with so little, the film's budget was $5 million.

It's really hard to write about Moon without saying too much. The story is familiar, yet original, and the twist is heartbreaking and appalling. Put this at the top of your Netflix queue and TP the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences for not giving this film the love it deserves.

Mark Wahlberg in I Heart Huckabees

I enjoyed this slightly confusing, off the wall, slapstick meets intellectual existential comedy and Mark Wahlberg is the best part. He's over the top, and it's great to see an actor who typically does action, attempt and succeed at comedy. He's hilarious and endearing. Wahlberg one of my favorite actors and this is one of my favorite of his performances.

Netflix
The Hurt Locker-I have a strong feeling this incredible film will beat Avatar. Must see it again.
Paranormal Activity-I love scary movies.
Brick-Netflix Instant. I watched this for the first time the night before I took the SATs. It deserves my undivided attention.