Released: 2012
OVERALL RATING: * * * 1/2
(on a scale of 1 to 4 - 4 being best)
Director: Daniel Espinosa
Producer: Scott Stuber
Writer: David Guggenheim
Main Actors: Denzel Washington; Ryan Reynolds
Acting: * * * *
Directing: * * *
Predictability: * * *
Entertainment Value: * * * *
This was a great movie and I highly recommend it. It's got bullets, explosions, blood, and fist fights! My kinda film!!!
The only fault I have with the movie is the editing. It jumped around a bit too much. I know they were doing that for the tension factor, but it was a little to disconnected for my taste.
I think I liked most that it didn't take me exactly where I thought it would. The story line was not that predictable, so it really kept me engaged in what was happening. Engaged and surprised.
Denzel Washington was brilliant and Ryan Reynolds definitely gets a shout out. They were both very good in their roles.
Favorite Line: "I only kill professionals."
Friday, February 24, 2012
Monday, February 20, 2012
This Means War
Released: 2012
OVERALL RATING: * * 1/2
(on a scale of 1 to 4 - 4 being best)
Director: McG
Main Actors: Reese Witherspoon; Chris Pine; Tom Hardy
Producers: Simon Kinberg; Will Smith; James Lassiter; Robert Simonds
Writers: Timothy Dowling; Simon Kinberg
Acting: * *
Directing: * * *
Predictability: * *
Entertainment Value: * * *
Okay - so McG, the director, executive produced a lot of the Supernatural TV shows and, yes, I love that show!
That trivia tidbit aside, the movie was cute. It wasn't an amazing film or anything, but I didn't regret spending money to see it in a theater. There were some good action parts, which were necessary for me since I'm not the biggest fan of chick flicks.
I think the movie was extremely predictable and Chelsea Handler was hilarious! She wasn't predictable at all! Well, I guess she was, but she was awesome! I liked her character the best. I'd recommend seeing it just for her part. She makes me laugh.
There were definitely some funny moments in the movie that made the audience laugh out loud. Other than that, it was pretty much text book Hollywood.
Favorite Scenes: Chelsea and Reese talking and being listened to by the guys.
OVERALL RATING: * * 1/2
(on a scale of 1 to 4 - 4 being best)
Director: McG
Main Actors: Reese Witherspoon; Chris Pine; Tom Hardy
Producers: Simon Kinberg; Will Smith; James Lassiter; Robert Simonds
Writers: Timothy Dowling; Simon Kinberg
Acting: * *
Directing: * * *
Predictability: * *
Entertainment Value: * * *
Okay - so McG, the director, executive produced a lot of the Supernatural TV shows and, yes, I love that show!
That trivia tidbit aside, the movie was cute. It wasn't an amazing film or anything, but I didn't regret spending money to see it in a theater. There were some good action parts, which were necessary for me since I'm not the biggest fan of chick flicks.
I think the movie was extremely predictable and Chelsea Handler was hilarious! She wasn't predictable at all! Well, I guess she was, but she was awesome! I liked her character the best. I'd recommend seeing it just for her part. She makes me laugh.
There were definitely some funny moments in the movie that made the audience laugh out loud. Other than that, it was pretty much text book Hollywood.
Favorite Scenes: Chelsea and Reese talking and being listened to by the guys.
Monday, January 23, 2012
Red Tails
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!
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!
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!
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!
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