Hey. How's it goin'? Figured I keep you updated with one of the most anticipated movies of the summer. Enjoy!
Cowboys and Aliens: There's a mixture you don't hear of everyday. Daniel Craig is in the middle of the desert with a strange bracelet on with no recollection of anything. How'd he get it? How come he doesn't even know his own name? Craig, along with Harrison Ford and Olivia Wilde, are great in this wild wild west version of Close Encounters of The Third Kind. Directed by Jon Favreau with Steven Spielberg and Ron Howard producing it is hard to go wrong especially with such an imaginative plot. This film is packed with action and jumps out at the audience a few times always making you guess what will happen next. This universe ain't big enough for the two of us. Grade: B
Friday, July 29, 2011
Friday, July 22, 2011
Friends Have Benefits!
So in this post I only have one new movie that's in theaters so I decided to add a couple older movies that I've seen quite recently. Don't like it, deal with it! Only joking... hope you like it!
Friends With Benefits: Can boy and girl be "just friends"? Is there such thing as love with no strings attached? See this movie and you will have the answers. Justin Timberlake and Mila Kunis light it up as the two friends/lovers/coworkers that take on the challenge of sex with "no consequences" in this very romantic comedy. Reminding the viewer a lot of Kutcher and Portman, Timberlake and Kunis take this on-screen relationship to another level with laughs that don't stop and some really tense moments with Shaun White. The chemistry is great between the two stars and sparks fly all through this film. Grade: B+
Bobby: I'm a little late in seeing this with it being 5 years old but it doesn't make it any less awesome. Taking place the day Sen. Bobby Kennedy is assassinated this movie revolves around a large group of people who have no clue who the other is and how they live their lives with the visitation of Kennedy to the Ambassador Hotel on that fateful night. The all-star cast with every one from Anthony Hopkins to Demi Moore is amazing and perfect for making such a historical movie. "Bobby" is a great adaptation to what happened in June 1968 with its Forrest Gump-esque feel and really wins for any history buff. Grade: A-
Donnie Darko: After hearing so much about this movie that's already a decade old I just had to see it and find out all the fuss. Jake Gyllenhaal plays a very troubled young man who has an imaginary friend that takes timing to a new level. Drew Barrymore and Maggie Gyllenhaal lead up the supporting cast in this psychological thriller and the twist ending is phenomenal. Grade: B
Friends With Benefits: Can boy and girl be "just friends"? Is there such thing as love with no strings attached? See this movie and you will have the answers. Justin Timberlake and Mila Kunis light it up as the two friends/lovers/coworkers that take on the challenge of sex with "no consequences" in this very romantic comedy. Reminding the viewer a lot of Kutcher and Portman, Timberlake and Kunis take this on-screen relationship to another level with laughs that don't stop and some really tense moments with Shaun White. The chemistry is great between the two stars and sparks fly all through this film. Grade: B+
Bobby: I'm a little late in seeing this with it being 5 years old but it doesn't make it any less awesome. Taking place the day Sen. Bobby Kennedy is assassinated this movie revolves around a large group of people who have no clue who the other is and how they live their lives with the visitation of Kennedy to the Ambassador Hotel on that fateful night. The all-star cast with every one from Anthony Hopkins to Demi Moore is amazing and perfect for making such a historical movie. "Bobby" is a great adaptation to what happened in June 1968 with its Forrest Gump-esque feel and really wins for any history buff. Grade: A-
Donnie Darko: After hearing so much about this movie that's already a decade old I just had to see it and find out all the fuss. Jake Gyllenhaal plays a very troubled young man who has an imaginary friend that takes timing to a new level. Drew Barrymore and Maggie Gyllenhaal lead up the supporting cast in this psychological thriller and the twist ending is phenomenal. Grade: B
Saturday, July 16, 2011
A Farewell To The Boy Who Lived.
Hello and welcome back! In the past 48 hours I had the pleasure of going to the movies 3 different times (and yes, I still manage to have a life). Here's my spin on what's out now...
Horrible Bosses: Jason Sudeikis may have not been a great host of the MTV Movie Awards but along with Charlie Day and Jason Bateman in 'Horrible Bosses' he really redeemed himself. Making a movie about three guys who are all planning on killing their bosses doesn't sound complicated at all. This film takes turn no one expects and even has a few surprisingly suspenseful scenes. Kevin Spacey is a real piece of work as makes Bateman's life hell, Jennifer Aniston doesn't know the meaning of keeping work and pleasure separate, and Colin Ferrell may be the worst of them all with his ego bigger thank his salary. This movie is a solid comedy filled with hilarious one liners. Grade: B
Harry Potter and The Deathly Hollows Part 2: I have no idea where to even begin. David Yates really nails it again in the final chapter of the Harry Potter phenomenon the world has come to know and love. All the regular cast returns to bid farewell with an outstanding job in this performance. Picking up right where Part 1 leaves off, the movie never has a dull moment and ties every single detail together. Being nearly three hours you will want it to go three more hours with all of the magical elements of this film. I was at a loss for words when the screen faded and the credits began, this truly is a masterpiece and perfect ending. Grade: A+
Transformers 3 Dark of the Moon: Alright, I finally saw it and it was just as good as everyone has been telling you! If you imagine the most action packed movie you've ever seen, kick it up 2 notches and you have this film. Michael Bay stuns us once again with incredible special effects and fight scenes between the Autobots and Decepticons. Taking it back to the early 60s with President Kennedy vowing to put a man on the moon before 1970, this movie takes us to the Apollo 11 moon landing with historical footage and added features. After coming across the alien robot spacecraft on the dark side of the moon, it's a roller coaster ride from there. I hate roller coasters. But I'll ride this any time of the day. Shia Lebeouf returns as Sam Witwicky and puts on a great show with his new, beautiful costar, Rosie Huntington-Whiteley. From start to finish you will be on the edge of your seat. Grade: A
Well, looks like it was a successful week at the movies! Get on out there and help the box office sales soar!
Horrible Bosses: Jason Sudeikis may have not been a great host of the MTV Movie Awards but along with Charlie Day and Jason Bateman in 'Horrible Bosses' he really redeemed himself. Making a movie about three guys who are all planning on killing their bosses doesn't sound complicated at all. This film takes turn no one expects and even has a few surprisingly suspenseful scenes. Kevin Spacey is a real piece of work as makes Bateman's life hell, Jennifer Aniston doesn't know the meaning of keeping work and pleasure separate, and Colin Ferrell may be the worst of them all with his ego bigger thank his salary. This movie is a solid comedy filled with hilarious one liners. Grade: B
Harry Potter and The Deathly Hollows Part 2: I have no idea where to even begin. David Yates really nails it again in the final chapter of the Harry Potter phenomenon the world has come to know and love. All the regular cast returns to bid farewell with an outstanding job in this performance. Picking up right where Part 1 leaves off, the movie never has a dull moment and ties every single detail together. Being nearly three hours you will want it to go three more hours with all of the magical elements of this film. I was at a loss for words when the screen faded and the credits began, this truly is a masterpiece and perfect ending. Grade: A+
Transformers 3 Dark of the Moon: Alright, I finally saw it and it was just as good as everyone has been telling you! If you imagine the most action packed movie you've ever seen, kick it up 2 notches and you have this film. Michael Bay stuns us once again with incredible special effects and fight scenes between the Autobots and Decepticons. Taking it back to the early 60s with President Kennedy vowing to put a man on the moon before 1970, this movie takes us to the Apollo 11 moon landing with historical footage and added features. After coming across the alien robot spacecraft on the dark side of the moon, it's a roller coaster ride from there. I hate roller coasters. But I'll ride this any time of the day. Shia Lebeouf returns as Sam Witwicky and puts on a great show with his new, beautiful costar, Rosie Huntington-Whiteley. From start to finish you will be on the edge of your seat. Grade: A
Well, looks like it was a successful week at the movies! Get on out there and help the box office sales soar!
Friday, July 8, 2011
Half-Way-Through-Summer Movies
Alright well I figured I can kick off my first official post by looking back at the movies I have seen so far this summer and starting there! Hope you like it, let me hear your thoughts on my reviews!...
Source Code: This movie is a real roller coaster ride as Jake Gyllenhaal is in a government operation of finding the bomber on a train. There's not much more to tell before seeing this movie because it takes so many different turns the audience will be wondering what's going on. It all comes together in the end but the ride is a good one! Vera Farmiga is Gyllenhaal's guide throughout the movie and both display superb acting. Being able to make something that cannot happen so realistic in a movie is what we see a lot nowadays but this movie takes it to a new level with its Inception quality graphics and action. A real mind bender! Grade: B+
The Hangover Part 2: One word: Insane. No one can walk out of that movie and say they hated it. The Fab Four brought their A game again and came prepared to party. Zach Galifianakis stole the show, of course, with his childish and immature remarks about everything but Ed Helms and Bradley Cooper did not disappoint either. The thing everyone commented on was how the first movie was better and this one was too much like it. Yes and No. I DID like the first movie better. This one was NOT too much like the first. It did have the same set up but I feel that this one was a lot crazier and detailed than the first. But you can't remake a classic like the first one and that is where I think everyone says it fell short. Grade: B+
Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides: I don't have as much to say about this movie because I didn't like it much. Johnny Depp is one of my favorite actors and an icon and I feel he came up short as Captain Jack Sparrow in the fourth installment of the Pirates saga. It was entertaining here and there with Geoffrey Rush and Penelope Cruz heading up the supporting cast. The movie is based around finding the Fountain of Youth. Honestly, my favorite part of the movie was meaningless to the plot; Keith Richards portrays Jack Sparrow's weathered father and I wish he could've been in it more. Grade: C
Super 8: My opinion: best movie of 2011 so far. Super 8 kept my attention the entire time and even if you somehow manage to get distracted, the "thriller side" of this action-thriller will change that quickly. J.J. Abrams and Steven Spielberg should be a part of the Dream Team with the special effects and casting in this film. The movie takes place in Ohio, 1979 with a group of close friends who get caught in the train crash of the millennium. Seeing this crash first hand gives them information the kids, let alone any civilian, cannot know. With insane action sequences and some crazy surprises, you'll just be waiting to see what comes next. Perfect summer movie. Grade: A
Bad Teacher: Cameron Diaz is hot, and should have never been given a teaching license. If you have ever had a terrible teaching experience multiply it by 5 and you get Cameron Diaz. This movie had some funny parts (that can mostly be seen in the commercials) and insanely crude (but funny) remarks...but the director forgot to add a PLOT. Or a good one at least. Walking out of the theater I kept thinking how I just saw nothing but Cameron Diaz with skimpy clothing (not complaining), Justin Timberlake acting innocent, and an awesome car wash. But that's all. Bittersweet haha. Grade: C+
Larry Crowne: Putting this movie into one word: Fun. I didn't want the movie to end. Tom Hanks and Julia Roberts are a match made in heaven in this movie about a middle aged retail worker going back to college. With such a simple (but great) plot, it really was not what I was expecting when walking in. It took some quirky turns but in the words of the 50-somethings that was in the theater, "it was a delight." Don't expect explosions, or debauchery, or even an overload of romance. Larry Crowne is king. Grade: A-
That's all I have so far, thanks for reading. Now get to the movies!
Source Code: This movie is a real roller coaster ride as Jake Gyllenhaal is in a government operation of finding the bomber on a train. There's not much more to tell before seeing this movie because it takes so many different turns the audience will be wondering what's going on. It all comes together in the end but the ride is a good one! Vera Farmiga is Gyllenhaal's guide throughout the movie and both display superb acting. Being able to make something that cannot happen so realistic in a movie is what we see a lot nowadays but this movie takes it to a new level with its Inception quality graphics and action. A real mind bender! Grade: B+
The Hangover Part 2: One word: Insane. No one can walk out of that movie and say they hated it. The Fab Four brought their A game again and came prepared to party. Zach Galifianakis stole the show, of course, with his childish and immature remarks about everything but Ed Helms and Bradley Cooper did not disappoint either. The thing everyone commented on was how the first movie was better and this one was too much like it. Yes and No. I DID like the first movie better. This one was NOT too much like the first. It did have the same set up but I feel that this one was a lot crazier and detailed than the first. But you can't remake a classic like the first one and that is where I think everyone says it fell short. Grade: B+
Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides: I don't have as much to say about this movie because I didn't like it much. Johnny Depp is one of my favorite actors and an icon and I feel he came up short as Captain Jack Sparrow in the fourth installment of the Pirates saga. It was entertaining here and there with Geoffrey Rush and Penelope Cruz heading up the supporting cast. The movie is based around finding the Fountain of Youth. Honestly, my favorite part of the movie was meaningless to the plot; Keith Richards portrays Jack Sparrow's weathered father and I wish he could've been in it more. Grade: C
Super 8: My opinion: best movie of 2011 so far. Super 8 kept my attention the entire time and even if you somehow manage to get distracted, the "thriller side" of this action-thriller will change that quickly. J.J. Abrams and Steven Spielberg should be a part of the Dream Team with the special effects and casting in this film. The movie takes place in Ohio, 1979 with a group of close friends who get caught in the train crash of the millennium. Seeing this crash first hand gives them information the kids, let alone any civilian, cannot know. With insane action sequences and some crazy surprises, you'll just be waiting to see what comes next. Perfect summer movie. Grade: A
Bad Teacher: Cameron Diaz is hot, and should have never been given a teaching license. If you have ever had a terrible teaching experience multiply it by 5 and you get Cameron Diaz. This movie had some funny parts (that can mostly be seen in the commercials) and insanely crude (but funny) remarks...but the director forgot to add a PLOT. Or a good one at least. Walking out of the theater I kept thinking how I just saw nothing but Cameron Diaz with skimpy clothing (not complaining), Justin Timberlake acting innocent, and an awesome car wash. But that's all. Bittersweet haha. Grade: C+
Larry Crowne: Putting this movie into one word: Fun. I didn't want the movie to end. Tom Hanks and Julia Roberts are a match made in heaven in this movie about a middle aged retail worker going back to college. With such a simple (but great) plot, it really was not what I was expecting when walking in. It took some quirky turns but in the words of the 50-somethings that was in the theater, "it was a delight." Don't expect explosions, or debauchery, or even an overload of romance. Larry Crowne is king. Grade: A-
That's all I have so far, thanks for reading. Now get to the movies!
Gotta start somewhere!
Now that I am full swing into the blogging world I should probably tell you all a little bit about why I choose to love movies. This is an easy one, everything that has to do with life in all forms has been immortalized on the silver screen one way or the other (Thus the blog title!). I don't need to go off on a tangent now because that's what blog posts are for and I'm sure you'll learn enough while reading! Shout out to my buddy Colin for getting me started on blogging and you should all follow his blog "There's Always Next Year!".
This blog's main purpose is to put out my opinion on movies that are currently in theaters and throw in some classics here and there. I love talking about movies, actors and Hollywood in general and this is good place for that! It was great meeting you and I hope you enjoy what I have to say!
This blog's main purpose is to put out my opinion on movies that are currently in theaters and throw in some classics here and there. I love talking about movies, actors and Hollywood in general and this is good place for that! It was great meeting you and I hope you enjoy what I have to say!
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