Flight

Denzel Washington gives one of the best performances of his career in Robert Zemeckis' 'Flight'. Washington plays an airline pilot named Whip Whitaker who saves a plane from crashing in one of the most terrifying and realistic crash sequences to hit the silver screen. While he is celebrated as a hero, an investigation leads to speculation that Whip was drunk while landing the plane. The performances from the supporting cast in the film are superb. From John Goodman to Bruce Greenwood to Tamara Tunie, each member of the cast adds a layer of depth and emotion to the film. Though Melissa Leo only appears towards the end of the film, she is masterful. While I have seen this film twice already, I just can't watch it again only because of that terrifying crash sequence! While it might not strike gold at the Oscars, this is a film that will not be forgotten due to its incredible performances and fantastic direction by Robert Zemeckis. Highly recommended!

The Perks of Being a Wallflower

Logan Lerman, Emma Watson, and Ezra Miller star in one of the best coming of age films that's come around in a long time. Logan Lerman stars as Charlie, an introvert freshman who is trying to find his place in the real world. At a high school football game, Charlie is introduced to two seniors (Ezra Miller and Emma Watson) who work to break him out of his shell. Charlie is a very layered character who holds many secrets which are revealed as the film continues to its cathartic climax. The performances are fantastic all around. Logan Lerman shows true potential as Charlie. Emma Watson also shows that she can break out of the 'Harry Potter' mold. Above all, the true star of the film is Ezra Miller. His character is just so well-written and his performance is incredibly moving. Overall, I highly recommend this film. It's a movie I can personally relate to and I'm sure others can relate to it as well.