Released: 2012
OVERALL RATING: * * *
(on a scale of 1 to 4 - 4 being best)
Director: Anthony Hemingway
Writer: John Ridley
Main Actors: Cuba Gooding Jr.; Gerald McRaney; David Oyelowo
Producer:
Acting: * *
Directing: * * *
Plot: * * *
Entertainment Value: * * * 1/2
Predictability: * *
The dog fights were cool, which I would have expected since the film had help from Lucas. I am a little disappointed in the overall story though. It felt a little like the film lacked continuity. Some of the editing choices could have been better - maybe that is why I felt the continuity was off.
Some of the actors chosen for the movie were, well, WHY? A few of them were just bad.
Due to the action and visuals in the film, I recommend seeing it in a movie theater. After that, unless you have an awesome media setup, I'd skip it, UNLESS you love airplanes, which I happen to adore!
Favorite Quote: You have black Jesus!
Monday, January 23, 2012
The Help
Released: 2011
OVERALL RATING: * * * .5
(on a scale of 1 to 4 - 4 being best)
Director: Tate Taylor
Writer: Tate Taylor; Kathryn Stockett (novel)
Main Actors: Emma Stone; Viola Davis
Producers: Michael Barnathan; Chris Columbus
Acting: * * * *
Story Line: * * *
Directing: * * * *
Predictability: * * *
Entertainment Value: * * *
This was a very moving drama. I was engaged through the entire film and never once thought "when is this gonna be over". The drama genre is not one I normally am into, but I am really glad I saw this movie.
So...obviously, I recommend seeing this movie. It is moving and funny, but can be a bit sad at moments. The acting was awesome, especially Milly, played by Octavia Spencer. She was brilliant! I really enjoyed her performance.
If you have already seen this movie, you can probably guess my favorite scene - the pie scene. I did like the scene where Minny first went to Celia's too.
Favorite Line: "Minny don't burn fried chicken."
OVERALL RATING: * * * .5
(on a scale of 1 to 4 - 4 being best)
Director: Tate Taylor
Writer: Tate Taylor; Kathryn Stockett (novel)
Main Actors: Emma Stone; Viola Davis
Producers: Michael Barnathan; Chris Columbus
Acting: * * * *
Story Line: * * *
Directing: * * * *
Predictability: * * *
Entertainment Value: * * *
This was a very moving drama. I was engaged through the entire film and never once thought "when is this gonna be over". The drama genre is not one I normally am into, but I am really glad I saw this movie.
So...obviously, I recommend seeing this movie. It is moving and funny, but can be a bit sad at moments. The acting was awesome, especially Milly, played by Octavia Spencer. She was brilliant! I really enjoyed her performance.
If you have already seen this movie, you can probably guess my favorite scene - the pie scene. I did like the scene where Minny first went to Celia's too.
Favorite Line: "Minny don't burn fried chicken."
Monday, January 2, 2012
Paul
Released: 2011
OVERALL RATING: * * *
(on a scale of 1 to 4 - 4 being the best)
Director: Greg Mottola
Producers: Tim Bevan, Eric Fellner, Nira Park
Writer: Nick Frost, Simon Pegg
Main Actors: Simon Pegg, Nick Frost, Jason Bateman, Seth Rogan
Acting: * * *
Plot: * * * *
Directing: * * *
Story Line: * * *
Predictability: * * .5
It's no surprise I liked this movie. It was super entertaining and right up a geek's ally. I LOVED the fact they they were at Comic Con and were visiting all the alien places. It did warm my heart.
I think the only issues I have with the movie are that it was a bit predictable. I suppose I shouldn't knock it for that though since, well, it is that kind of movie. It was good.
So, I obviously recommend seeing this movie. Seth Rogen was hilarious as Paul.
Favorite Scene: In the Area 51 Alien Diner. Jane Lynch was FUNNY!
OVERALL RATING: * * *
(on a scale of 1 to 4 - 4 being the best)
Director: Greg Mottola
Producers: Tim Bevan, Eric Fellner, Nira Park
Writer: Nick Frost, Simon Pegg
Main Actors: Simon Pegg, Nick Frost, Jason Bateman, Seth Rogan
Acting: * * *
Plot: * * * *
Directing: * * *
Story Line: * * *
Predictability: * * .5
It's no surprise I liked this movie. It was super entertaining and right up a geek's ally. I LOVED the fact they they were at Comic Con and were visiting all the alien places. It did warm my heart.
I think the only issues I have with the movie are that it was a bit predictable. I suppose I shouldn't knock it for that though since, well, it is that kind of movie. It was good.
So, I obviously recommend seeing this movie. Seth Rogen was hilarious as Paul.
Favorite Scene: In the Area 51 Alien Diner. Jane Lynch was FUNNY!
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