186 - Winter's Bone

That calm yet tough demeanor that perhaps is a native southern characteristic was what made Jennifer Lawrence's performance truly worth watching. John Hawkes also shines in this film and I think it is well deserved after many years playing weak characters....he gets to turn it up this time.

185 - Chloe

I wondered if I was distracted by the casting. I love Julianne Moore but didnt think she fit the way her character was written in this film. Amanda Seyfried looks like she may have potential, but this movie is not the one that brings it out. Transitioning through different emotions or states still come out flat. For now, she does have those glassy eyes going for her...certainly dangerous.