Summer movies winding down...

The previews for Ratatouille didn't really draw me in but the movie was much better than I expected.

And for something off the beaten path, Sunshine was OK. The effects were really good for a film of relatively modest budget but it was hard to really connect with the characters. Really, really good sci-fi flicks are few and far between I suppose.

Another limited release, Rescue Dawn was pretty good. No "high octane action/adventure" or large budget special effects but a good tale of survival, great supporting cast and you really feel the plight of the prisoners. I think it's great when A-list actors like Christian Bale will take on more character driven roles / lower budget movies.