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."
Monday, January 23, 2012
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!
Tuesday, November 22, 2011
Immortals
Released: 2011
OVERALL RATING: * *
(on a scale of 0 to 4 - 4 being best)
Director: Tarsem Singh
Producer: Mark Canton
Writers: Charles Parlapanides; Vlas Parlapanides
Main Actors: Henry Cavill; Mickey Rourke; Freida Pinto
Plot: * *
Acting: * .5
Production Design: * .5
Predictability Factor: * *
Fight Scenes: * * *
When I wasn't laughing at the 'too over the top' headware that the Gods had on, and the script didn't require acting at that point in the plot, it wasn't that bad a of movie. It was entertaining. What movie isn't entertaining that has fighting, blod, guts, heads exploding, and "natural" disasters?
I think I get what the director was trying to do. I think he was going for the typical Greek myth, almost as if it was on the stage, but with really really elaborate backgrouds. It just didn't work for me. The costumes and some of the sets were just silly. A random door on a tower? Really? That may work in a stage production, but in the movie... stupid. Sorry dude.
It was worth seeing simply cause it had some great visuals (and did I mention violence?). Don't expect to be blown away by brilliant acting though.
Favorite Scene: The Gods fighting the Titans was pretty cool.
OVERALL RATING: * *
(on a scale of 0 to 4 - 4 being best)
Director: Tarsem Singh
Producer: Mark Canton
Writers: Charles Parlapanides; Vlas Parlapanides
Main Actors: Henry Cavill; Mickey Rourke; Freida Pinto
Plot: * *
Acting: * .5
Production Design: * .5
Predictability Factor: * *
Fight Scenes: * * *
When I wasn't laughing at the 'too over the top' headware that the Gods had on, and the script didn't require acting at that point in the plot, it wasn't that bad a of movie. It was entertaining. What movie isn't entertaining that has fighting, blod, guts, heads exploding, and "natural" disasters?
I think I get what the director was trying to do. I think he was going for the typical Greek myth, almost as if it was on the stage, but with really really elaborate backgrouds. It just didn't work for me. The costumes and some of the sets were just silly. A random door on a tower? Really? That may work in a stage production, but in the movie... stupid. Sorry dude.
It was worth seeing simply cause it had some great visuals (and did I mention violence?). Don't expect to be blown away by brilliant acting though.
Favorite Scene: The Gods fighting the Titans was pretty cool.
Monday, November 14, 2011
Primeval
Released: 2007
Overall Rating: * * *
(on a scale of 1 to 4 - 4 being best)
Director: Michael Katleman
Producer: Gavin Polone
Writers: John Brancato; Michael Ferris
Main Actors: Orlando Jones; Dominic Purcell; Brooke Langton
Directing: * * *
Acting: * * * .5
Story Line: * * *
Predictability: * * *
I have to start out by saying that Orlando Jones was hilarious in this movie. I liked him in Evolution, but I think I liked him better in this. He's a funny guy.
I was pleasantly surprised by how much I enjoyed watching this. It was suspenseful and entertaining. I was engaged the entire movie, which is how movies should be. The graphics could have been better, but were acceptable. It's hard to make a believable monster crocodile.
I recommend seeing this movie. It has violence, monsters, and humor - a perfect combination.
Favorite Scene: Orlando Jones running from Gustave. The slow mo was great!
Overall Rating: * * *
(on a scale of 1 to 4 - 4 being best)
Director: Michael Katleman
Producer: Gavin Polone
Writers: John Brancato; Michael Ferris
Main Actors: Orlando Jones; Dominic Purcell; Brooke Langton
Directing: * * *
Acting: * * * .5
Story Line: * * *
Predictability: * * *
I have to start out by saying that Orlando Jones was hilarious in this movie. I liked him in Evolution, but I think I liked him better in this. He's a funny guy.
I was pleasantly surprised by how much I enjoyed watching this. It was suspenseful and entertaining. I was engaged the entire movie, which is how movies should be. The graphics could have been better, but were acceptable. It's hard to make a believable monster crocodile.
I recommend seeing this movie. It has violence, monsters, and humor - a perfect combination.
Favorite Scene: Orlando Jones running from Gustave. The slow mo was great!
Monday, October 31, 2011
Zombie Apocalypse
Released: 2011
Overall Rating: * *
Acting: * *
Directing: * *
Story Line: *
Entertainment Value: * * .5
Predictability: * *
Director: Nick Lyon
Writers: Brooks Peck; Craig Engler
Actors: Ving Rhames, Taryn Manning, Lesley-Ann Brandt
SyFy, you had me a Zombie. Adding the Apocalypse was just icing on the cake. I like zombie movies and I know a lot of them tend to be somewhat "bad" movies. I was surprised with this one though. I was expecting a train wreck because some of the SyFy movies are (yet I watch them - ummmm...). Anyway, it was better than I thought.
The directing choices (or acting choices) when the characters were discussing their past didn't fit well with me. It seemed too 'mushy'. I would think, after going through all they had, that by the time they were discussing it, they would have been more matter of fact about things, not so hesitant and retrospective.
All in all, it was a decent Zombie movie. It wasn't Zombieland, but it was worth watching if you like Zombie flicks.
Favorite Quote: "Meow Bitch"
Overall Rating: * *
Acting: * *
Directing: * *
Story Line: *
Entertainment Value: * * .5
Predictability: * *
Director: Nick Lyon
Writers: Brooks Peck; Craig Engler
Actors: Ving Rhames, Taryn Manning, Lesley-Ann Brandt
SyFy, you had me a Zombie. Adding the Apocalypse was just icing on the cake. I like zombie movies and I know a lot of them tend to be somewhat "bad" movies. I was surprised with this one though. I was expecting a train wreck because some of the SyFy movies are (yet I watch them - ummmm...). Anyway, it was better than I thought.
The directing choices (or acting choices) when the characters were discussing their past didn't fit well with me. It seemed too 'mushy'. I would think, after going through all they had, that by the time they were discussing it, they would have been more matter of fact about things, not so hesitant and retrospective.
All in all, it was a decent Zombie movie. It wasn't Zombieland, but it was worth watching if you like Zombie flicks.
Favorite Quote: "Meow Bitch"
Sunday, October 2, 2011
Headless Horseman
Released: 2007
OVERALL RATING: * * 1/2
(on a scale of 0 to 4)
Director: Anthony C. Ferrante
Writers: Zachary Weintraub; Anthony C. Ferrante
Main Actors: Billy Aaron Brown; Rebecca Mozo
Directing: * * *
Acting: * *
Plot: * * *
Predictability: * *
Yes, this was on SyFy earlier today. What can I say? It entertained me. It had the qualities I look for in horror movies - the 7 teens on their way to a party, the weird town they get stuck in, the crazy town people, and it even had a midget!
The blood and gore were appropriate and not as bad as I was expecting. It was low budget, and it was predictable, but it was a better viewing experience than I expected.
I have to admit that I am really into the horror genre right now. Maybe it is because it is October and Halloween is approaching. Or maybe I'm about to go psycho - ya never know these days! (insert maniacal laughter here).
Favorite Scene: When the kids enter the freak town of Wormwood.
Favorite Quote: "Look at his head! They took his head! His cute little head!"
OVERALL RATING: * * 1/2
(on a scale of 0 to 4)
Director: Anthony C. Ferrante
Writers: Zachary Weintraub; Anthony C. Ferrante
Main Actors: Billy Aaron Brown; Rebecca Mozo
Directing: * * *
Acting: * *
Plot: * * *
Predictability: * *
Yes, this was on SyFy earlier today. What can I say? It entertained me. It had the qualities I look for in horror movies - the 7 teens on their way to a party, the weird town they get stuck in, the crazy town people, and it even had a midget!
The blood and gore were appropriate and not as bad as I was expecting. It was low budget, and it was predictable, but it was a better viewing experience than I expected.
I have to admit that I am really into the horror genre right now. Maybe it is because it is October and Halloween is approaching. Or maybe I'm about to go psycho - ya never know these days! (insert maniacal laughter here).
Favorite Scene: When the kids enter the freak town of Wormwood.
Favorite Quote: "Look at his head! They took his head! His cute little head!"
Saturday, September 17, 2011
Apollo 18
Released: 2011
OVERALL RATING: * * * *
(on a scale of 1 to 4 - 4 being best)
Director: Gonzalo López-Gallego
Writers: Brian Miller, Cory Goodman
Main Actors: Warren Christie, Lloyd Owen, Ryan Robbins
Producer: Michael Wolkoff
Directing: * * * *
Acting: * * * *
Plot: * * * *
Overall Entertainment Value: * * * *
Predictability Factor: * * * *
Okay - I LOVED this movie. I don't get why it is rated so badly on imdb. I totally disagree with them. I guess they didn't like the style of the movie - it was a bit 'jarring' to watch.
The movie kept me on the edge of my seat the entire time. The acting was amazing. I was totally pulled into the film. It was an hour and a half of full escape. That is how I like my movies.
I really liked how sound played such a big role in the film. It was a major part, especially since some of the film had black outs or grainy images.
Let's see, what else can I say about this movie? Oh yeah, SEE IT!!!! Unless you don't like suspense, then don't see it - I'll try not to call you lame to many times.
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Favorite Scene: I'll call it "The Extraction" on the Liberty. If you see it, you'll know what I'm talking about.
Favorite Quote: Jalapeno Dick
OVERALL RATING: * * * *
(on a scale of 1 to 4 - 4 being best)
Director: Gonzalo López-Gallego
Writers: Brian Miller, Cory Goodman
Main Actors: Warren Christie, Lloyd Owen, Ryan Robbins
Producer: Michael Wolkoff
Directing: * * * *
Acting: * * * *
Plot: * * * *
Overall Entertainment Value: * * * *
Predictability Factor: * * * *
Okay - I LOVED this movie. I don't get why it is rated so badly on imdb. I totally disagree with them. I guess they didn't like the style of the movie - it was a bit 'jarring' to watch.
The movie kept me on the edge of my seat the entire time. The acting was amazing. I was totally pulled into the film. It was an hour and a half of full escape. That is how I like my movies.
I really liked how sound played such a big role in the film. It was a major part, especially since some of the film had black outs or grainy images.
Let's see, what else can I say about this movie? Oh yeah, SEE IT!!!! Unless you don't like suspense, then don't see it - I'll try not to call you lame to many times.
www.lunartruth.com
Favorite Scene: I'll call it "The Extraction" on the Liberty. If you see it, you'll know what I'm talking about.
Favorite Quote: Jalapeno Dick
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