2008 haikus...

To end the year 2008, I've decided to write some reviews for the (sadly few) 2008 release movies I saw this year. I either saw these in the theater or watched them on DVD. They are listed in alphabetical order

The Bank Job
No big explosions
But still has Jason Statham
How can this all be?

Be Kind Rewind
Jack Black and Mos Def
Recreate some cinema
Trailer has more laughs

The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian
The book was boring
And the movie not much more
Where is number three?

Cloverfield
Shaky camera work
Works better than the Blair Witch
Depressing ending

The Dark Knight
Though very hyped up
Emotional tour de force
Did not disappoint

Forgetting Sarah Marshall
Two guys, two hot babes
And add Seth from 30 Rock
Mix for raunchy fun

Get Smart
Never saw old show
So I can't compare the two
But still a fun film

Hancock
A non-comic hero
Is brought to life on the screen
Stick with the comics

Horton Hears a Who!
Unlike other films
Dr. Seuss not grave rolling
Haikus do not rhyme

Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull
Indy 4 is fun
Survives a nuclear blast
Indy immortal

Iron Man
Born to play the role
All audiences adore
Hope sequel is good

Mama Mia!
Pierce Brosnan can't sing
But most performances shine
Not a bad chick flick

Meet Dave
Has great title
But movie is lackluster
Some jokes are fun, though

Rambo
Was nothing but gore
Bloody was to kill people
Film should not exist

Speed Racer
Panned by critics
But deserves another look
New way to make film

Star Wars: The Clone Wars
I am quite biased
I love all that is Star Wars
Belongs on TV

Strange Wilderness
Waste of my minutes
Very few jokes got a laugh
Grandma's Boy better

Tropic Thunder
Can this really be?
A good Ben Stiller movie?
Yes and funny too

Vantage Point
Did not expect twist
But the gimmick got old fast
Has stable acting

WALL-E
Pixar's greatest yet
Which is saying quite a lot
Must get the Blu-ray