Released: 5/16/2013
OVERALL RATING: * * * .5
(on a scale of 1 to 4 - 4 being best)
Director: J.J. Abrams
Writers: Robert Orci, Alex Kurtzman, Damon Lindelof
Producers: J.J. Abrams, Bryan Burk
Main Actors: Chris Pine, Zachary Quinto, Zoe Saldana, Simon Pegg
Directing: * * * *
Plot: * * *
Predictability: * * *
Acting: * * * *
Entertainment Value: * * * *
Costumes / Makeup: * * *
As a stand alone movie, this was awesome. As a Star Trek movie, not as awesome. This is a personal issue for me and probably not problematic with the general population. I have to give this movie high marks as it is a well done, entertaining film, but if I was only viewing it as a Star Trek movie, the score would not be as high.
Here is a list of WHY I don't totally love this movie. Spoiler alert if you haven't seen it.
1. At times I was wondering when Princess Leia would come in - the music, background aliens, and some of the costumes were very Star Wars like. This is not bad cause I love Star Wars, but I like keeping my Star Trek and Star Wards separate.
2. Spock saying Khan... Just didn't feel right.
3. Klingons were a bit too different for my taste.
4. Star Trek always had a clean, institutionalized feel to it for me. This didn't feel very 'clean'. I don't know if any of you get what I'm saying, but that is the best way I can think of to describe it. The feel of the film wasn't as crisp / clean as I usually get when I watch a Star Trek film. It wasn't bad, just, well, not my normal feeling.
5. A little too much suspension of disbelief at the end with Spock and Khan.
I do recommend seeing this of course, but I think I need to change my mindset a bit about my Star Trek films. I am very curious to see what J.J. Abrams does with Star Wars.
Favorite Scene: Kirk trying to explain to Spock why he lied in his report and why he was upset. Very Star Trek - Loved.
Sunday, May 19, 2013
Sunday, May 5, 2013
Olympus Has Fallen
Released: 2013
OVERALL RATING: * * *
(on a scale of 1 to 4 - 4 being best)
Director: Antoine Fuqua
Writers: Katrin Benedikt, Creighten Rothenberger
Producers: Mark Gill, Gerard Butler, Ed Cathell III
Main Actors: Gerard Butler, Aaron Eckhart, Dylan McDermott
Directing: * * *
Acting: * * *
Predictability: *
Plot: * * * *
Fight Sequences: * * *
Entertainment Value: * * * *
It was not easy to watch the beginning of this movie due to the recent Boston marathon bombing and the reminder of what happened on 9/11. Since things blowing up, fist fights, gun shots and action are right up my alley, I quickly got over my uneasiness and got into the movie.
I thought the fight scenes were well done. The editing made things look pretty good and the variety of killing styles used was appreciated. It gets boring if everyone just uses guns. A good head grab and twist is always well received.
The main problem with this movie was how predictable it was. Don't get me wrong, there were a few times where I gripped Joe's hand harder in suspense (yep, saw it with my wonderful boyfriend), but you already knew how it would end as soon as it started. I guess I would have been sad if it had ended differently though.
I recommend the movie if you like action movies. It was definitely worth seeing.
Favorite Scene: In the coffee shop with Banning and the boss woman. The other agents coming in to talk them was amusing - it reminded me of the little puppy dogs following a someone holding a bone.
OVERALL RATING: * * *
(on a scale of 1 to 4 - 4 being best)
Director: Antoine Fuqua
Writers: Katrin Benedikt, Creighten Rothenberger
Producers: Mark Gill, Gerard Butler, Ed Cathell III
Main Actors: Gerard Butler, Aaron Eckhart, Dylan McDermott
Directing: * * *
Acting: * * *
Predictability: *
Plot: * * * *
Fight Sequences: * * *
Entertainment Value: * * * *
It was not easy to watch the beginning of this movie due to the recent Boston marathon bombing and the reminder of what happened on 9/11. Since things blowing up, fist fights, gun shots and action are right up my alley, I quickly got over my uneasiness and got into the movie.
I thought the fight scenes were well done. The editing made things look pretty good and the variety of killing styles used was appreciated. It gets boring if everyone just uses guns. A good head grab and twist is always well received.
The main problem with this movie was how predictable it was. Don't get me wrong, there were a few times where I gripped Joe's hand harder in suspense (yep, saw it with my wonderful boyfriend), but you already knew how it would end as soon as it started. I guess I would have been sad if it had ended differently though.
I recommend the movie if you like action movies. It was definitely worth seeing.
Favorite Scene: In the coffee shop with Banning and the boss woman. The other agents coming in to talk them was amusing - it reminded me of the little puppy dogs following a someone holding a bone.
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