The Prestige

Overall Rating: # # # # (4 Buckets o' Popcorn)
Merlin's Grade: # # # # (4 Buckets o' Popcorn)
Michele's Grade: (? Buckets o' Popcorn)

Comments:
(Merlin) VERY cool drama/suspense based on a rivalry between two magicians in the late 1800's. Excellent preformances by the cast, and a mind-boggling twist at the end make this a great flick.

Open Season

Overall Rating: # # + (2 1/2 Buckets o' Popcorn)
Merlin's Grade: # # + (2 1/2 Buckets o' Popcorn)
Michele's Grade: (? Buckets o' Popcorn)

Comments:
(Merlin) I was pleasantly suprised by how much I laughed at this animated buddy-tale. Some truly hilarious moments (Elliott's attempt at a lullaby comes to mind) make this a fun watch.

The Departed

Overall Rating: # # # # (4 Buckets o' Popcorn)
Merlin's Grade: # # # # (4 Buckets o' Popcorn)
Michele's Grade: (? Buckets o' Popcorn)

Comments:
(Merlin) Classic mobster/undercover cop drama. Great performances make this movie intense and belivable. Jack does it again as the Mob boss.

School for Scoundrels

Overall Rating: # # + (2 1/2 Buckets o' Popcorn)
Merlin's Grade: # # + (2 1/2 Buckets o' Popcorn)
Michele's Grade: (? Buckets o' Popcorn)

Comments:
(Merlin) This comedy has it's moments, with a funny concept, but nothing spectacular.