Released: 2013
OVERALL RATING: * *
(on a scale of 1 to 4 - 4 being best)
Director: John Moore
Writer: Skip Woods
Producers: Wyck Godfrey, Alex Young
Main Actors: Bruce Willis, Jai Courtney, Sebastian Koch, Mary Elizabeth Winstead
Directing: * *
Acting: * * *
Story Line: *
Entertainment Value: * * *
Gratuitous Action: * * * .5
Yes, stuff blew up, gun fights abounded, and cars crashed. That is about all the awesomeness that was in this movie. The plot just, well, sucked. I watched this movie with my boyfriend, Joe, and I knew it was bad when we both started laughing at a the start of a major car chase. We weren't laughing because Bruce Willis said something funny...
I love the Die Hard series and was hoping for a bit more 'story'. The action was what I expected, but the plot... really?!?! I know most action movies have unbelievable stuff in it, but I think this movie took unbelievablility a bit too far. My suspension of disbelief just couldn't be suspended that much.
Despite the lame script, Bruce Willis was fantastic. He's getting older, but can still pull it off. I admit, I am a fan of the B.W.
Anyway, I would only recommend this movie if you were really bored and felt like watching Russia being destroyed. Other than that, skip it.
Favorite Line: "I'm not that smart. I'm on vacation."
Saturday, October 26, 2013
Saturday, August 17, 2013
Kick-Ass 2
Released: August 2013
OVERALL RATING: * * * .5
(on a scale of 1 to 4 - 4 being best)
Director: Jeff Wadlow
Writer: Jeff Wadlow, Mark Millar
Producer: Adam Bohling, Brad Pitt, David Reid, Matthew Vaughn
Main Actors: Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Chloe Grace Moretz, Jim Carrey
Directing: * * *
Acting: * * * *
Plot: * * * *
Predictability: * * *
Entertainment Value: * * * *
I have to admit that this was better then I thought it would be. I've seen Kick-Ass, but didn't go gaga over it, which is why I was expecting this to just be okay. Well, it was more than okay - it was a bit of awesomeness wrapped up into amazing.
After seeing this, I am so making my own super hero and hitting the streets to fight for justice! Not really, but the thought did cross my mind (several times). Even though you knew the good guys would win in the end, it was still seat gripping action as the good guys battled it out with the bad boys.
Jim Carrey was awesome. I had NO idea he was in the movie until afterwards when my boyfriend told me. He didn't look or sound like himself at all. I'm still embarrassed I didn't know it was him.
I recommend seeing this. It is just a good old "the underdog wins" movie and it's really entertaining, and, pleasantly surprisingly, funny.
Favorite Scene: Hit Girl gets back at the evil clique girls during lunch. Classic.
OVERALL RATING: * * * .5
(on a scale of 1 to 4 - 4 being best)
Director: Jeff Wadlow
Writer: Jeff Wadlow, Mark Millar
Producer: Adam Bohling, Brad Pitt, David Reid, Matthew Vaughn
Main Actors: Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Chloe Grace Moretz, Jim Carrey
Directing: * * *
Acting: * * * *
Plot: * * * *
Predictability: * * *
Entertainment Value: * * * *
I have to admit that this was better then I thought it would be. I've seen Kick-Ass, but didn't go gaga over it, which is why I was expecting this to just be okay. Well, it was more than okay - it was a bit of awesomeness wrapped up into amazing.
After seeing this, I am so making my own super hero and hitting the streets to fight for justice! Not really, but the thought did cross my mind (several times). Even though you knew the good guys would win in the end, it was still seat gripping action as the good guys battled it out with the bad boys.
Jim Carrey was awesome. I had NO idea he was in the movie until afterwards when my boyfriend told me. He didn't look or sound like himself at all. I'm still embarrassed I didn't know it was him.
I recommend seeing this. It is just a good old "the underdog wins" movie and it's really entertaining, and, pleasantly surprisingly, funny.
Favorite Scene: Hit Girl gets back at the evil clique girls during lunch. Classic.
Sunday, August 11, 2013
Elysium
Released: 2013
OVERALL RATING: * * * .5
(on a scale of 1 to 4 - 4 being best)
Director: Neill Blomkamp
Producer: Simon Kinsberg
Writer: Neill Blomkamp
Main Actors: Matt Damon, Jodie Foster, Alice Braga
Directing: * * * *
Acting: * * * *
Plot: * * *
Predictability: * * * *
Entertainment Value: * * * *
I definitely recommend this movie. It was awesome! I liked the uniqueness of the story line and, well, it had spaceships, explosions, and fights, so of course it's fantabulous.
Seriously, I do think it was very well done. There were a few places that slowed the flow of the movie down a wee bit, but they weren't that big of a deal. By the time I started to think 'move on', they already had.
Matt Damon was brilliant. I totally respect his acting abilities, although, I think if someone really was suffering from radiation poisoning, had artificial limbs put on and was stabbed in the stomach, they would not be able to do what he was doing. Minor plot detail. ;)
Favorite Scene: Carlyle's attempt to get away.
OVERALL RATING: * * * .5
(on a scale of 1 to 4 - 4 being best)
Director: Neill Blomkamp
Producer: Simon Kinsberg
Writer: Neill Blomkamp
Main Actors: Matt Damon, Jodie Foster, Alice Braga
Directing: * * * *
Acting: * * * *
Plot: * * *
Predictability: * * * *
Entertainment Value: * * * *
I definitely recommend this movie. It was awesome! I liked the uniqueness of the story line and, well, it had spaceships, explosions, and fights, so of course it's fantabulous.
Seriously, I do think it was very well done. There were a few places that slowed the flow of the movie down a wee bit, but they weren't that big of a deal. By the time I started to think 'move on', they already had.
Matt Damon was brilliant. I totally respect his acting abilities, although, I think if someone really was suffering from radiation poisoning, had artificial limbs put on and was stabbed in the stomach, they would not be able to do what he was doing. Minor plot detail. ;)
Favorite Scene: Carlyle's attempt to get away.
Sunday, August 4, 2013
Hanna
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.
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, 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
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