Snyder's sexed up Watchmen is the most exhilarating graphic novel adaptation since Sin City. The film breathes new life to Moore's characters: Dr. Manhattan's alienation, Ozymandias' world conquering/saving ambition, Rorchach's defiance, the Comedian's nihilism, and Silk Specter and Night Owl's love as humanity's redemption. The climax is both thought provoking and emotionally devastating. 10/10

Knowing in short is a sci-fi religious parable that is both intelligent and thrilling. I found myself thinking of it long in days after viewing, which is not something that I can say of the directors' cult favorite Dark City (as brilliant as it is). 9/10

Crank2 tops the original in every way. The actions are so ridiculously over the top that they rival those in the best of 80s horror comedies (i.e Evil Dead, Dead Alive & etc.) Like those cult classics, Crank2 will surely go down as a B movie/cult favorite. 9/10

Again, I am not a fan of the old G I Joe TV show. The movie however beats out Transformers 2 as my 2009 brain dead summer blockbuster. It may lack the sophisticated storytelling in Star Trek. It makes that up with nonstop action scenes one on top of the other. 9/10

After 2 years of torturous delay, Trick is unjustly released straight to DVD. Trick tells four spine tingling stories taking place on one Halloween night with reappearing characters in the same fashion as Sin City/Pulp Fiction. Trick has quickly become a Halloween favorite for the legion of horror fans. 9/10

A killer opening sequence (accompanied by Metallica's "For Whom the Bell Tolls") and a thrilling action packed climax put Zombieland head and shoulder above all the other Zombie related horror comedies of the past decade (Sorry, Shaun of the Dead). It is good to see the talented Woody Harrelson back on top. My advice to rumored 3D sequel is: more celebrity Zombies! 9/10

MBV may lack originality. But it is a well (re)made, efficient slasher that offers copious amount of nudity, action, gore, scares, and memorable kills. 8/10

H2 is an intriguing sequel to 07 reboot. It explores 1. how the survivors from 07 reboot cope with the bloody aftermath. 2. the psychic connection between Michael & Laurie (as appropriated from H4). 3. the motive behind Michael's relentless pursue of Laurie. The transformation of Dr. Loomis from a caring healer to a media junkie is however ill conceived and poorly realized. 8/10

Hands down, Hangover is 2009's best comedy. I saw it at the opening night. The entire audience laughed from the beginning to the ending credits. 10/10

I am ordinarily no fan of political thriller. State won me over because of its engaging contemporary story, powerful performances, and many moments of Hitchcockian high tension and suspense. A few plot twists and turns may seem contrived or artificial. State held my attention for 2 straight hours. 8/10