Released: April 2011
OVERALL RATING: * * * .5
(on a scale of 1 to 4 - 4 being best)
Director: Joe Wright
Writer: Seth Lochhead
Producers: Marty Adelstein, Leslie Holleran, Scott Nemes
Original Music: The Chemical Brothers
Main Actors: Saoirse Ronan, Eric Bana, Cate Blanchett
Directing: * * * *
Plot: * * * *
Acting: * * * *
Predictability: * * *
Entertainment Value: * * *
I really liked this movie. I've wanted to see it since it came out. I'm glad I have finally watched it.
The film was unique for sure. Some of the cinematography was brilliant and the production design was well done. One thing I especially liked is the original music used in the film. It fit perfectly with the action on the screen.
I was impressed with the acting. Saoirse Ronan, Hanna, was fantastic! She mixed confusion and uncertainty with ingrained strength and intelligence very well. I especially liked the relationship she developed with Sophie, played by Jessica Barden.
I do recommend this movie. It is one that I would definitely watch again. It kept me engaged and interested.
Favorite Scene: Hanna on her 'date' describing kissing.
Sunday, August 4, 2013
Sunday, July 14, 2013
Pacific Rim
Released: July 12, 2013
OVERALL RATING: * * * .5
(on a scale of 1 to 4 - 4 being best)
Director: Guillermo del Toro
Writers: Travis Beacham, Guillermo del Toro
Producers: Jon Jashni, Mary Parent, Thomas Tull
Main Actors: Charlie Hunnam, Diego Klattenhoff, Rinko Kikuchi, Charlie Day
Directing: * * * *
Story Line: * * * *
Acting: * * *
Predictability: * * *
Entertainment Value: * * * *
Effects: * * * *
I so love sci-fi. This movie was a cross between Transformers, Godzilla, and Aliens. It made a fabulous combination. I loved how it started BAM! right into the action.
While some of the technical talk was sooo not correct, I didn't care during the movie. Well, I did chuckle with the digital / analog lines. Come on... really? Aside from that though, it was awesome. Big huge monsters battling big huge machines - how could you not think greatness?!?
I was impressed with the fight scenes and the number of fights they had. It was better then a lot of the other mainstream sic-fi battles I've seen recently. I could tell what was happening - which was the monster and which was the machine.
I'm curious what the shoes meant. There were multiple shoes that the movie called a lot of attention too. What's with the shoes Mr. del Toro? Am I missing something?
Favorite Scene: The Kaiju taking flight with the Jaegar. Sweet.
OVERALL RATING: * * * .5
(on a scale of 1 to 4 - 4 being best)
Director: Guillermo del Toro
Writers: Travis Beacham, Guillermo del Toro
Producers: Jon Jashni, Mary Parent, Thomas Tull
Main Actors: Charlie Hunnam, Diego Klattenhoff, Rinko Kikuchi, Charlie Day
Directing: * * * *
Story Line: * * * *
Acting: * * *
Predictability: * * *
Entertainment Value: * * * *
Effects: * * * *
I so love sci-fi. This movie was a cross between Transformers, Godzilla, and Aliens. It made a fabulous combination. I loved how it started BAM! right into the action.
While some of the technical talk was sooo not correct, I didn't care during the movie. Well, I did chuckle with the digital / analog lines. Come on... really? Aside from that though, it was awesome. Big huge monsters battling big huge machines - how could you not think greatness?!?
I was impressed with the fight scenes and the number of fights they had. It was better then a lot of the other mainstream sic-fi battles I've seen recently. I could tell what was happening - which was the monster and which was the machine.
I'm curious what the shoes meant. There were multiple shoes that the movie called a lot of attention too. What's with the shoes Mr. del Toro? Am I missing something?
Favorite Scene: The Kaiju taking flight with the Jaegar. Sweet.
Saturday, July 13, 2013
Sharknado
Released: 7/11/2013
OVERALL RATING: * .5
(on a scale of 1 to 4 - 4 being best)
Director: Anthony Ferrante
Writer: Thunder Levin
Producers: Paul Bales, David Michael Latt
Main Actors: Ian Ziering, Tara Reid
Directing: *
Acting: *
Plot Line: * *
Predictability: * *
Entertainment Value: * *
OMG! SyFy - score!!! Another awesomely bad movie. LOVE IT. It's like a train wreck - I just HAVE to watch my SyFy movies.
This one was everything I was hoping it would be. It had no continuity in shots / editing, acting was awful, effects were laughable, and I enjoyed watching it. Yep, nothing like seeing sharks falling from the sky to make you giggle.
I have to admit that the ending was a bit surprising. Surprising and fabulous. No way would that happen, but it was cool none the less.
Favorite Lines: Why would they put a retirement home by the airport? Maybe cause they're old.
OVERALL RATING: * .5
(on a scale of 1 to 4 - 4 being best)
Director: Anthony Ferrante
Writer: Thunder Levin
Producers: Paul Bales, David Michael Latt
Main Actors: Ian Ziering, Tara Reid
Directing: *
Acting: *
Plot Line: * *
Predictability: * *
Entertainment Value: * *
OMG! SyFy - score!!! Another awesomely bad movie. LOVE IT. It's like a train wreck - I just HAVE to watch my SyFy movies.
This one was everything I was hoping it would be. It had no continuity in shots / editing, acting was awful, effects were laughable, and I enjoyed watching it. Yep, nothing like seeing sharks falling from the sky to make you giggle.
I have to admit that the ending was a bit surprising. Surprising and fabulous. No way would that happen, but it was cool none the less.
Favorite Lines: Why would they put a retirement home by the airport? Maybe cause they're old.
Saturday, July 6, 2013
The Heat
Released: June 2013
OVERALL RATING: * * * *
(on a scale of 1 to 4 - 4 being best)
Director: Paul Feig
Writer: Katie Dippold
Producer: Peter Chernin, Jenno Topping
Main Actors: Sandra Bullock, Melissa McCarthy, Demian Bichir
Directing: * * * *
Acting: * * * *
Story Line: * * * *
Predictability: * * *
Entertainment Value: * * * *
It has been a long time since I've laughed so much at a movie - and consistently throughout. This movie was friggin hilarious! The chemistry between Sandra Bullock and Melissa McCarthy worked really well.
I think the best part of the movie was the story line. I wasn't 100% sure where it was going. Although the overall plot was predictable, there was enough happening in the movie that kept me engaged and wondering what would happen next.
This is what I like about comedies. It made me laugh, kept me entertained, and totally removed me from my reality for a bit.
Favorite Quotes: Well contain your areola. / You misrepresented my vagina. / I'm balls deep in boredom.
Favorite Scene: Denny's
OVERALL RATING: * * * *
(on a scale of 1 to 4 - 4 being best)
Director: Paul Feig
Writer: Katie Dippold
Producer: Peter Chernin, Jenno Topping
Main Actors: Sandra Bullock, Melissa McCarthy, Demian Bichir
Directing: * * * *
Acting: * * * *
Story Line: * * * *
Predictability: * * *
Entertainment Value: * * * *
It has been a long time since I've laughed so much at a movie - and consistently throughout. This movie was friggin hilarious! The chemistry between Sandra Bullock and Melissa McCarthy worked really well.
I think the best part of the movie was the story line. I wasn't 100% sure where it was going. Although the overall plot was predictable, there was enough happening in the movie that kept me engaged and wondering what would happen next.
This is what I like about comedies. It made me laugh, kept me entertained, and totally removed me from my reality for a bit.
Favorite Quotes: Well contain your areola. / You misrepresented my vagina. / I'm balls deep in boredom.
Favorite Scene: Denny's
Friday, July 5, 2013
World War Z
Released: June 2013
OVERALL RATING: * * .5
(on a scale of 1 to 4 - 4 being best)
Director: Marc Forster
Writers: Matthew Michael Garnaha, Drew Goddard, Damon Lindelof
*Based On Book by Max Brooks
Producers: Ian Bryce, Dede Gardner, Jeremy Kleiner, Brad Pitt
Main Actors: Brad Pitt, Mireille Enos, Daniella Kertesz
Directing: * * *
Story: * *
Acting: * * *
Entertainment Value: * * *
Predictability: * *
I know... I know... how can I give a Zombie movie a 2.5?!!!
I did like this movie. The problem I have with it is mainly because I read the book. It has some portions that are like the book, but the overall story is no where near what was written.
The character of Segen was pretty random. I liked her in it, but the chemistry between her and Brad Pitt didn't work well for me. The story line should have give more information about her. It didn't make sense why she became Lane's right hand (hahaha if you seen the movie). I know they were in a crisis together and he saved her life, but I just left the movie feeling like I needed to know more about her character.
The fear that the actors portrayed was well done. The kids especially performed well.
Zombies move extremely fast in this film. It was cool how they had them climb each other to get over walls. That part was in the book.
All in all, I'd recommend it, but definitely not if you think it will be like the book.
Favorite Scene: Brad Pitt drinking a Pepsi (nice product placement by the way - could you be MORE obvious?)
OVERALL RATING: * * .5
(on a scale of 1 to 4 - 4 being best)
Director: Marc Forster
Writers: Matthew Michael Garnaha, Drew Goddard, Damon Lindelof
*Based On Book by Max Brooks
Producers: Ian Bryce, Dede Gardner, Jeremy Kleiner, Brad Pitt
Main Actors: Brad Pitt, Mireille Enos, Daniella Kertesz
Directing: * * *
Story: * *
Acting: * * *
Entertainment Value: * * *
Predictability: * *
I know... I know... how can I give a Zombie movie a 2.5?!!!
I did like this movie. The problem I have with it is mainly because I read the book. It has some portions that are like the book, but the overall story is no where near what was written.
The character of Segen was pretty random. I liked her in it, but the chemistry between her and Brad Pitt didn't work well for me. The story line should have give more information about her. It didn't make sense why she became Lane's right hand (hahaha if you seen the movie). I know they were in a crisis together and he saved her life, but I just left the movie feeling like I needed to know more about her character.
The fear that the actors portrayed was well done. The kids especially performed well.
Zombies move extremely fast in this film. It was cool how they had them climb each other to get over walls. That part was in the book.
All in all, I'd recommend it, but definitely not if you think it will be like the book.
Favorite Scene: Brad Pitt drinking a Pepsi (nice product placement by the way - could you be MORE obvious?)
Saturday, June 22, 2013
Iron Man 3
Released: May 2013
OVERALL RATING: * * *
(on a scale of 1 to 4 - 4 being best)
Director: Shane Black
Writer: Shane Black, Drew Pearce
Producer: Kevin Feige
Main Actors: Robert Downey Jr., Gwyneth Paltrow, Guy Pearce
Directing: * * *
Acting: * * *
Special Effects: * * * .5
Plot: * *
Predictability: * *
Entertainment Value: * * * *
I liked the first Iron Man better. It was definitely entertaining though. I'm glad I got to see it in the theater on the big screen.
It was somewhat of a weird plot line. The story was just... odd. That is all I can think of to describe it. It didn't make a lot of cense. I did like the overall movie though. It was entertaining and basically what I was expecting from a comic book movie.
Favorite Line: I just stole a poncho from a wooden statue.
OVERALL RATING: * * *
(on a scale of 1 to 4 - 4 being best)
Director: Shane Black
Writer: Shane Black, Drew Pearce
Producer: Kevin Feige
Main Actors: Robert Downey Jr., Gwyneth Paltrow, Guy Pearce
Directing: * * *
Acting: * * *
Special Effects: * * * .5
Plot: * *
Predictability: * *
Entertainment Value: * * * *
I liked the first Iron Man better. It was definitely entertaining though. I'm glad I got to see it in the theater on the big screen.
It was somewhat of a weird plot line. The story was just... odd. That is all I can think of to describe it. It didn't make a lot of cense. I did like the overall movie though. It was entertaining and basically what I was expecting from a comic book movie.
Favorite Line: I just stole a poncho from a wooden statue.
Sunday, May 19, 2013
Star Trek Into Darkness
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.
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.
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