Released: 2012
OVERALL SCORE: * * *
(on a scale of 1 to 4 - 4 being best)
Director: James McTelgue
Writers: Ben Livingston, Hannah Shakespeare
Producer: Marc D Evans, Trevor Macy, Aaron Ryder
Main Actors: John Cusack, Luke Evans, Alice Eve
Acting: * * *
Directing: * * *
Predictability: * * * .5
Plot: * * *
Suspense: * * * .5
Overall Entertainment Value: * * *
I really enjoyed this movie. While I can't say that it was the best movie I have ever seen, I am glad I went and saw it in the movie theater. And, no, it has nothing to do with the fact that I was in Murders at the Rue Morgue at PST at the beginning of the year!
Seriously, it was well done. John Cusack in a cape riding a horse = brilliant! Oh John... I still want my $2 (come on, I HAD to go there!).
There was one actor that I thought was pretty bad, but I won't mention names. Luckily, he did not have a big part.
I did like the production design of the film. It had just the right amount of macabre that would be necessary for a movie about Edgar Allen Poe. It looked a bit more like London then Baltimore, but then again, for the mid 1800s, I guess it was accurate.
See this movie. All the cool people are.
Favorite Scene: The bar at the beginning.
Favorite Quote: What twat did you put in place of my review? (or something close to that - but he definitely used the word "twat" and that makes me giggle.
Movie reviews for those of us who just like to be entertained. Just giving ya the fun factors.
Friday, April 27, 2012
Saturday, April 14, 2012
The Cabin in the Woods
Released: April 13, 2012
OVERALL RATING: * * *
(on a scale of 1 to 4 - 4 being best)
Director: Drew Goddard
Writers: Drew Goddard, Joss Whedon
Producer: Joss Whedon
Main Actors: Kristen Connolly, Chris Hemsworth, Fran Kranz
Directing: * * *
Acting: * * *
Story Line: * *
Predictability: * * * *
Entertainment Value: * * *
I knew I had seen Fran Kranz in something! Duh! Dollhouse! Spastic man on that show.
Anyway, I did enjoy this movie. It was NOT predictable at all, which I love. Keep me guessing movie makers! I especially enjoyed parts being played by actors in past Joss Whedon creations (Angel - Amy Acker, Buffy - Tom Lenk).
I do have to admit that the reason I can't give this 4 stars is, cause, well... it was basically a horror film. It was a very funny horror film mind you, but the script was a little on the "I'm writing this while on drugs so it will be funny but not Oscar winning" side.
All in all, I highly recommend this movie. You will laugh, be grossed out, be a little scared, and enjoy the randomness of it all - look for the unicorn.
Favorite Quotes:
"Zombie Redneck Torture Family is completely different"
"I'm gonna go read a book with pictures"
OVERALL RATING: * * *
(on a scale of 1 to 4 - 4 being best)
Director: Drew Goddard
Writers: Drew Goddard, Joss Whedon
Producer: Joss Whedon
Main Actors: Kristen Connolly, Chris Hemsworth, Fran Kranz
Directing: * * *
Acting: * * *
Story Line: * *
Predictability: * * * *
Entertainment Value: * * *
I knew I had seen Fran Kranz in something! Duh! Dollhouse! Spastic man on that show.
Anyway, I did enjoy this movie. It was NOT predictable at all, which I love. Keep me guessing movie makers! I especially enjoyed parts being played by actors in past Joss Whedon creations (Angel - Amy Acker, Buffy - Tom Lenk).
I do have to admit that the reason I can't give this 4 stars is, cause, well... it was basically a horror film. It was a very funny horror film mind you, but the script was a little on the "I'm writing this while on drugs so it will be funny but not Oscar winning" side.
All in all, I highly recommend this movie. You will laugh, be grossed out, be a little scared, and enjoy the randomness of it all - look for the unicorn.
Favorite Quotes:
"Zombie Redneck Torture Family is completely different"
"I'm gonna go read a book with pictures"
Thursday, April 12, 2012
The Muppets
Released: 2011
OVERALL RATING: * * * .5
(on a scale of 1 to 4 - 4 being best)
Director: James Bobin
Writers: Jason Segal, Nicholas Stoller, Jim Henson
Producers: David Hoberman, Todd Lieberman
Main Actors: Jason Segal, Amy Adams, Chris Cooper, Rashida Jones
Directing: * * *
Acting: * * *
Predictability: * *
Entertainment Value: * * * *
Feel Good Factor: * * * *
Yeah, yeah... I finally saw this. I REALLY wanted to see this when it was in the theater, but I was dating and... well... back to the movie rating.
I loved it! I absolutely loved it! The story line was not what I was expecting, but it worked. I think they really geared the movie to people my age. It was about remembering a wonderful part of your childhood and reviving it. Even the ending was predictable, I don't see how you couldn't feel good after seeing this.
Favorite Scene: Mary in the diner singing and dancing (Table for 1)
Favorite Quote: No drums! No drums! Jack Black said no drums! - Animal
OVERALL RATING: * * * .5
(on a scale of 1 to 4 - 4 being best)
Director: James Bobin
Writers: Jason Segal, Nicholas Stoller, Jim Henson
Producers: David Hoberman, Todd Lieberman
Main Actors: Jason Segal, Amy Adams, Chris Cooper, Rashida Jones
Directing: * * *
Acting: * * *
Predictability: * *
Entertainment Value: * * * *
Feel Good Factor: * * * *
Yeah, yeah... I finally saw this. I REALLY wanted to see this when it was in the theater, but I was dating and... well... back to the movie rating.
I loved it! I absolutely loved it! The story line was not what I was expecting, but it worked. I think they really geared the movie to people my age. It was about remembering a wonderful part of your childhood and reviving it. Even the ending was predictable, I don't see how you couldn't feel good after seeing this.
Favorite Scene: Mary in the diner singing and dancing (Table for 1)
Favorite Quote: No drums! No drums! Jack Black said no drums! - Animal
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