The first twenty or so minutes sucked. Boring, lame and no point.
The rest of the movie however, ROckEd!
It made me feel very patriotic and I was extremely happy to see the Navy kick alien butt. I think the movie was respectful of our veterans as well as the Japanese. I like to see that.
I also like to see an amputee beat up an alien.
The kind of movie that makes patriotic people more patriotic. I salute this movie.
Favorite scene: Where they actually make a version of the game battleship make sense
Cross reference like-ability: Independence Day, Transformers
Sunday, September 30, 2012
Saturday, September 29, 2012
Looper
First movie in a long time that I was unable to guess ANY of the plot.
It was an extremely intense movie that made me want to get a massage afterwards to unknot my muscles. It was graphic but they didn't show some of the worst violence but knowing what happened was violence enough. That is movie craftsmanship in my book.
I love what they did with JGL's face to make him look more like Bruce Willis. You can tell he actually studied Bruce's mannerisms. Also good craftsmanship.
Serious movie with serious messages. I wouldn't want to watch it before bed (nightmares) but it's definitely a movie to see.
Cross-Reference Like-ability: Man on Fire, Time-Cop
It was an extremely intense movie that made me want to get a massage afterwards to unknot my muscles. It was graphic but they didn't show some of the worst violence but knowing what happened was violence enough. That is movie craftsmanship in my book.
I love what they did with JGL's face to make him look more like Bruce Willis. You can tell he actually studied Bruce's mannerisms. Also good craftsmanship.
Serious movie with serious messages. I wouldn't want to watch it before bed (nightmares) but it's definitely a movie to see.
Cross-Reference Like-ability: Man on Fire, Time-Cop
Friday, September 21, 2012
Resident Evil: Retribution
Great addition to the series!!!
It was more video game like than some of the predecessors and I don't mean in a cheesy 3-D movie way. It actually had scenarios the characters had to make it through to get to the main objective. It showed maps of how it was to be done. Perfect for video game lovers.
I also liked the inclusion of everyone who had ever lived/died in a previous movie. I was completely confused at first but loved it.
I also like that they left it open for another sequel if they so choose and I hope they do! Milla is my hero :)
Cross reference likability: any of the previous series movies, Underworld and Hitman
It was more video game like than some of the predecessors and I don't mean in a cheesy 3-D movie way. It actually had scenarios the characters had to make it through to get to the main objective. It showed maps of how it was to be done. Perfect for video game lovers.
I also liked the inclusion of everyone who had ever lived/died in a previous movie. I was completely confused at first but loved it.
I also like that they left it open for another sequel if they so choose and I hope they do! Milla is my hero :)
Cross reference likability: any of the previous series movies, Underworld and Hitman
Tuesday, September 11, 2012
Celeste and Jesse Forever
I was expecting the typical romantic comedy and I got what was expected... Nothing amazing but I think some girls will relate to some of the dating and relationship experiences that were depicted.
Eric Christian Olsen is one of my favorite comedic support actors. He was good as usual.
Favorite scene: A couple goes to a Halloween party dressed as Justin Biebers...
Cross-reference likability: 500 days of Summer, Nick and Nora's Infinite Playlist
Eric Christian Olsen is one of my favorite comedic support actors. He was good as usual.
Favorite scene: A couple goes to a Halloween party dressed as Justin Biebers...
Cross-reference likability: 500 days of Summer, Nick and Nora's Infinite Playlist
Monday, September 3, 2012
Total Recall 2012
Just finished watching the new Total Recall... supposedly based more on the book than the old one.
I think if you liked the old one you will enjoy this. I enjoyed this one more than the classic. Mainly because it was a little more understandable of a story-line than the old. Also they refrained from having the main character pull something gigantic out of his nose.
I'm glad they gave Kate Beckinsale a bigger role than they did Sharon Stone... also enjoyed seeing Brian Cranston.
I like the set up better than the Martian one.. of course no martian mutations means the girl with 3 boobs is not all natural :(
Favorite Scene: "What can I say? I give good wife"
Cross reference Likability: Blade Runner
I think if you liked the old one you will enjoy this. I enjoyed this one more than the classic. Mainly because it was a little more understandable of a story-line than the old. Also they refrained from having the main character pull something gigantic out of his nose.
I'm glad they gave Kate Beckinsale a bigger role than they did Sharon Stone... also enjoyed seeing Brian Cranston.
I like the set up better than the Martian one.. of course no martian mutations means the girl with 3 boobs is not all natural :(
Favorite Scene: "What can I say? I give good wife"
Cross reference Likability: Blade Runner
Sunday, September 2, 2012
Expendables 2
Explosions!!!!!!! Explosions!!!!!!!
I love this movie! A great Guy Movie. The idea of all those action heroes in a movie together was a good idea. Don't expect more than what is shown in the previews though... no deep plotlines... Just action legends doing what they do best.
Van Damme as the villain was a masterful stroke. Each character was showcased with their fighting style which is great.
Can't wait for a third movie :)
Cross-reference likability: Any gratuitous violence movie... Transporter or Crank... maybe just Statham is on my mind :)
I love this movie! A great Guy Movie. The idea of all those action heroes in a movie together was a good idea. Don't expect more than what is shown in the previews though... no deep plotlines... Just action legends doing what they do best.
Van Damme as the villain was a masterful stroke. Each character was showcased with their fighting style which is great.
Can't wait for a third movie :)
Cross-reference likability: Any gratuitous violence movie... Transporter or Crank... maybe just Statham is on my mind :)
The Lorax
Ok, while the Lorax is a good movie and I'm sure the kids love it and the music is decent... I'm completely over the whole social morality preaching in kids' movies now. They ruin completely decent story lines by not even trying to make it subtle.
Maybe they think they shouldn't make it subtle because the kids won't get it then... Newsflash!! No one watched "Fern Gully" to stop pollution!!! Kids watched it because it had fairies and talking bats!
Anyway, if you were able to make it through Happy Feet then you can make it through this. Definitely have to say that "Horton Hears a Who" was a higher quality of Seuss Movie.
Maybe they think they shouldn't make it subtle because the kids won't get it then... Newsflash!! No one watched "Fern Gully" to stop pollution!!! Kids watched it because it had fairies and talking bats!
Anyway, if you were able to make it through Happy Feet then you can make it through this. Definitely have to say that "Horton Hears a Who" was a higher quality of Seuss Movie.
What to Expect When You're Expecting
Expect a chick flick from this movie. Of course you are delusional if you think a movie about being pregnant is a good movie to make a man see.
It does have male humor but in an "aren't men silly?" kind of way.
I think women will enjoy the hilarity and emotion of all the different types of pregnancies portrayed.
Favorite Scene: A woman sneezes and a baby just pops out in the hospital.
Cross-reference like-ability: "Valentine's Day" or "New Year's Eve"
It does have male humor but in an "aren't men silly?" kind of way.
I think women will enjoy the hilarity and emotion of all the different types of pregnancies portrayed.
Favorite Scene: A woman sneezes and a baby just pops out in the hospital.
Cross-reference like-ability: "Valentine's Day" or "New Year's Eve"
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