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Session 9 (2001)

Directed by: Brad Anderson

Starring: David Caruso, Peter Mullan, Stephen Gevedon, Josh Lucas, Brendan Sexton III

Rated: R for Language and Brief Strong Violence

Running Time: 1 h 37 m

TMM Score: 3 stars out of 5

STRENGTHS: Story, Atmosphere

WEAKNESSES: A Bit Slight

Session 9 (2001)

October 6, 2020

An asbestos cleaning crew working in an abandoned mental hospital with a dark past starts to experience unusual phenomenon.  

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In Horror, Mystery, Thriller Tags Brad Anderson, 2001, 3 Stars, David Caruso, Peter Mullan, Stephen Gevedon, Josh Lucas, Brendan Sexton III
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Jason X (2001)

Directed by: James Isaac

Starring: Kane Hodder, Lexa Doig, David Cronenberg, Jeff Geddis

Rated: R

Running Time: 1 h 31 m

TMM Score: 2 stars out of 5

STRENGTHS: It’s Incredibly Funny, Some Cool/Creative Kills

WEAKNESSES: Almost Everything

Jason X (2001)

October 25, 2019

Jason Voorhees is frozen in carbonite for four hundred years until he’s brought back on a space ship.  

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In Action, Crime, Horror, Sci Fi, Thriller Tags James Isaac, Kane Hodder, Lexa Doig, David Cronenberg, Jeff Geddis, 2001, R, 2 Stars
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Joy Ride (2001)

Directed by: John Dahl

Starring: Steve Zahn, Paul Walker, Leelee Sobieski, Jessica Bowman

Rated: R for Violence/Terror and Language

Running Time: 1 h 37 m

TMM Score: 3.5 stars out of 5

STRENGTHS: Writing, Acting, Tone

WEAKNESSES: Predictable

Joy Ride (2001)

October 3, 2019

A psychotic trucker harasses three young people after they play a cruel joke on him. 

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In Action, Adventure, Crime, Horror, Mystery, Romance, Thriller Tags Joy Ride, 2001, John Dahl, Steve Zahn, Paul Walker, Leelee Sobieski, Jessica Bowman, R, 3.5 Stars
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Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back (2001)

Directed by: Kevin Smith

Starring: Jason Mewes, Kevin Smith, Ben Affleck, Brian O’Halloran, Jeff Anderson, Eliza Dushku, Will Ferrell, Jason Lee, George Carlin, Sean William Scott, Carrie Fisher

Rated: R for Nonstop Crude and Sexual Humor, Pervasive Strong Language, and Drug Content

Running Time: 1 h 44 m

TMM Score: 2 stars out of 5

STRENGTHS: Some Humor, Some Meta-Moments, Cameos

WEAKNESSES: Lots of Outdated and Sophomoric Humor

Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back (2001)

September 30, 2019

After getting scammed out of their royalties, Jay and Silent Bob travel to Hollywood to stop a “Bluntman and Chronic” film.

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In Adventure, Buddy Movies, Comedy, Crime, Romance Tags Jason Mewes, Kevin Smith, Ben Affleck, Brian O’Halloran, Jeff Anderson, Eliza Dushku, Will Ferrell, Jason Lee, George Carlin, Sean William Scott, Carrie Fisher, 2 Stars, R, 2001
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Enemy at the Gates (2001)

Directed by: Jean-Jacques Annaud

Starring: Jude Law, Ed Harris, Rachel Weisz, Joseph Fiennes, Ron Pearlman

Rated: R for Strong Graphic War Violence and Some Sexuality

Running Time: 2 h 11 m

TMM Score: 2.5 stars out of 5

STRENGTHS: Production Design, Some Action, Some Acting

WEAKNESSES: Writing, Some Acting, Emotionally Distant, Pacing

Enemy at the Gates (2001)

June 24, 2019

A Russian and a German sniper play a game of cat and mouse during the Battle of Stalingrad. Inspired by the true story of Vasily Zaitsev.

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In Action, Adventure, Drama, Romance, Thriller, War Tags Jude Law, Ed Harris, Rachel Weisz, Joseph Fiennes, Ron Pearlman, Jean-Jacques Annaud, R, 2.5 Stars, 2001
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Spirited Away (2001)

Directed by: Hayao Miyazaki, Kirk Wise

Starring: Rumi Hiiragi, Miyu Irino, Mari Natsuki

Rated: PG for Some Scary Moments

Running Time: 2 h 5 m

TMM Score: 5 stars out of 5

STRENGTHS: Animation, Story, Characters, Fun, Worldbuilding

WEAKNESSES: -

Spirited Away (2001)

May 30, 2019

A young girl wanders into the realm of the spirits and begins working at the magical bathhouse that resides there. 

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In Adventure, Anime, Children's Movies, Comedy, Coming of Age, Drama, Fantasy, Mystery Tags Hayao Miyazaki, Kirk Wise, PG, Rumi Hiiragi, Miyu Irino, Mari Natsuki, 2001, 5 Stars
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Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone (2001)

Directed by: Chris Columbus

Starring: Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, Emma Watson, Richard Harris, Maggie Smith, Robbie Coltrane, Fiona Shaw, Richard Griffiths, Warwick Davis, John Hurt, Mathew Lewis, Tom Felton, John Cleese, Alan Rickman, David Bradley

Rated: PG for Some Scary Moments and Mild Language

Running Time: 2 h 32 m

TMM Score: 3 stars out of 5

STRENGTHS: Story, Some Production Design, World Building

WEAKNESSES: Some Production Design, Some Acting, Directing, Pacing

Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (2001)

November 5, 2018

An orphaned boy learns he is famous in the wizarding world for once having bested an evil wizard as a baby. Upon rejoining the world of wizards, the boy joins a wizard school. 

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In Adventure, Children's Movies, Drama, Epic, Fantasy, Mystery, Sports, Thriller Tags Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, Emma Watson, Richard Harris, Maggie Smith, Robbie Coltrane, Fiona Shaw, Richard Griffiths, Warwick Davis, John Hurt, Mathew Lewis, Tom Felton, John Cleese, Alan Rickman, David Bradley, Chris Columbus, Harry Potter and The Sorcerer's Stone, 2001, 3 Stars, PG
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The Others (2001)

Directed by: Alejandro Amenabar

Starring: Nicole Kidman, Fionnula Flanagan, Christopher Eccleston, Alakina Mann, James Bentley

Rated: PG-13 for Thematic Material and Frightening Moments

Running Time: 1 h 45 m

TMM Score: 4.5 stars out of 5

STRENGTHS: Writing, Acting, Directing, Atmosphere, Cinematography

WEAKNESSES: -

The Others (2001)

October 28, 2018

Shortly after the end of World War II, a woman in the English countryside becomes convinced her home is haunted. 

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In Drama, Fantasy, Horror, Thriller Tags Alejandro Amenabar, Nicole Kidman, Fionnula Flanagan, Christopher Eccleston, Alakina Mann, James Bentley, PG-13, 4.5 Stars, 2001
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From Hell (2001)

Directed by: Albert Hughes, Allen Hughes

Starring: Johnny Depp, Heather Graham, Ian Holm

Rated:R for Strong Violence/Gore, Sexuality, Language and Drug Content

Running Time: 2 h 2 m

TMM Score: 3.5 stars out of 5

STRENGTHS: Story, Production Design, Atmosphere, Some Cinematography

WEAKNESSES: Cheap Thrill Moments, Some Awkward Scenes, Color Grading

From Hell (2001)

October 14, 2018

In 1888, Jack the Ripper stalks the Whitechapel District of London. 

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In Biographical, Crime, Drama, Horror, Thriller Tags From Hell, 2001, Albert Hughes, Allen Hughes, Johnny Depp, Heather Graham, Ian Holm, R, 3.5 Stars
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A Knight’s Tale (2001)

Directed by: Brian Helgeland

Starring: Heath Ledger, Paul Bettany, Rufus Sewell, Shannyn Sossamon, Mark Addy, Alan Tudyk, James Purefoy

Rated: PG-13 for Action Violence, Some Nudity and Brief Sex-Related Dialogue

Running Time: 2 h 12 m

TMM Score: 3.5 stars out of 5

STRENGTHS: Story, Fun, Writing, Characters

WEAKNESSES: 2000s Version of Cool, Nike Product Placement, Rock Music Soundtrack Doesn’t Always Work

A Knight's Tale (2001)

October 9, 2018

A peasant masquerades as a knight to feed himself and maybe win some glory. 

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In Action, Adventure, Comedy, Romance Tags Heath Ledger, Paul Bettany, Rufus Sewell, Shannyn Sossamon, Mark Addy, Alan Tudyk, James Purefoy, Brian Helgeland, 2001, A Knight's Tale, 3.5 Stars
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