Hick-
I just watched this on Netflix, got it as a suggestion from Max.
I am not sure what to think, it was a slow, boring ride but somehow I kept going. I had high hopes considering the talents of the actress playing the lead, but after getting through this movie I now have my doubts about her future. The movie had one of those Hollywood endings that ruined the rest of the movie. I didn't feel any tension whatsoever for the character, it was just like no matter what happened she just kept going along with it. The movie got a little dark near the end and had one of those moments that you could spot coming a mile away but in the end it kind of worked. The resolution was not that great considering how the story ended. You had no reason at all to feel anything for the characters and the way it ended just felt rushed. The actress was pretty good for what it was but the other characters were just flat and lifeless. The leading man was kind of just there he didn't convey any real emotion at all. All things considered despite it's flaws and a few darker moments, I like a movie having an happy ending so I rated it 3 out of 5 stars. I know I said I like happy endings and that the ending ruined the movie, well it was because there was no tension to get me to feel relieved for her outcome in the first place, it just felt almost I don't know like the ending was planned and the rest of the movie was made up as they went along.
Pumpkin-
This was a weird little movie. I also got this from Max and I gotta say it was a nice surprise. I had never heard of this movie, being a fan of Christina Ricci I was surprised I had never heard of it. It was one of those movies that should have been creepy but ended up being just weird instead. It had some good moments and some odd moments but over all I actually kind of liked it. I tend to like weird movies, especially those that make the "establishment" look bad and regular freaks out to be normal.
The acting in this one was much better than Hick, the story was a bit better developed and the characters were actually believable. It has some unbelievably ridiculous moments especially towards the ending , but overall it was kind of interesting. I gave it also 3 out of four stars but the very last shot kind of really made the rest of the movie worth it. It was a little slow but it had a good pay off. Also again I like happy endings for these kinds of movies so that was nice. It was a little bittersweet but not too bad. If I had seen this when it was new I might have liked it more but I am well past my watch anything she is in phase just for the hell of it, phase.