2012 in Theaters

The movie, 2012, caught my eye with all the dramatic and enticing previews on television. I just knew that I had to go to theaters and see this. After all, what perfect timing that it is set just 2 years from now!

I found the movie 2012 to be extremely confusing. I was lost almost instantly. After, I started figuring out the movie it only got worse.

The action in 2012 looks fake and unrealistic. I thought I was watching a movie from years ago, instead of one with today’s cinema technology and filming equipment. Parts of the movie looked like a bunch of amateurs did the movie sets, instead of professionals. Very disappointing.

The plot line in 2012 was easily predictable. There was no character development to draw you into the lives and feelings of the actors and actresses. I could’ve cared less who was going to survive the 2012 natural catastrophic events.

Save your money and wait for 2012 to come out on DVD and rent it cheaply to watch, just so you can say you did.

Star Trek the 2009 Movie

I really enjoyed watching the television series, Star Trek. I couldn’t wait until the 2009 Star Trek movie would come out into the local theaters here. I waited with anticipation from the first day I saw the previews on television.

The acting in Star Trek movie was quite exceptional. There were bits and points that were quite humorous. The movie started out actually quite funny.

However, I found myself bored and ready to get up and leave. I wanted to ask for a refund of my money. The movie Star Trek gives the background and life of the USS Enterprise team during their early years. It tells how they all ended up together on the prized and infamous ship.

The story line was dull, boring and very predictable… and that is being polite. It was extremely disappointing to watch. I couldn’t believe all the hype and excitement I felt prior to getting to see the movie.

Even though the acting was good, there just wasn’t a whole lot for the actors and actresses to work with when it comes to the script. You can save your money and skip this movie. You will save yourself a lot of disappointment.

White Out Movie Review

Kate Beckinsale stars as the lead detective who has taken a post in Anartica to essentially escape a horrible past. Her primary crimes are simple to solve and nothing noteworthy. That is until it’s almost time for the sun to set for 6 solid months in Anartica. A string of murders leads to an investigation that is filled with twists, turns and the unexpected.

I was initially a little bored when White Out started. I knew that it was going to be one of those typical who-done-it crime movies that would be easy to figure out by the half-way point. Wow was I ever wrong.

After about 10 minutes, White Out became very intense and suspenseful. I found myself biting my tongue to keep from yelling at the movie screen to help the movie stars out. You can easily get that wrapped up in White Out that you forget you’re sitting in the movie theater.

I won’t give away the ending. But I can tell you it is probably NOT who you think it is.

Sherlock Holmes New Movie

Hold onto your seat belts for this 2 and half hour film in movie theaters now, Sherlock Homes. You’ll be entertained with delight by Robert Downey Jr., Jude Law, Rachel McAdams, Mark Strong, Eddie Marsan as the acting cast for Sherlock Holmes.

I was a little skeptical at first. The reviews in my local area weren’t that great. A few friends went to see Sherlock Holmes and said they loved it. One friend talked on and on about Sherlock Holmes for over an hour. I just knew then I had to break down and go see it. Boy am I glad that I did!

Great detective work against Blackwood and some good punches always help to solve a case. You think you’ve got it all figured out when you watch Sherlock Holmes only to find out that there is more of the unexpected that you’d never have guessed.

This is definitely a must-see movie for the new year. You don’t want to miss out on this at all.

Halloween II — Worth the View

If you didn’t watch the first Halloween movie, you’re going to want to rent it. Halloween II is full of suspense, but it won’t be nearly as good if you haven’t watched the first one. You will be completely lost.

The second Halloween doesn’t exactly follow like you might initially think. There is suspense, character connection and a riveting ending that will leave you on the edge of your seat.

I found the movie to be very intense. It started out a bit slow and then it moved right along to being very intense. Halloween is the story of Michael and his connection to his mother. This version revolves around the book that the psychologist of this notorious serial killer releases to the public.

I won’t ruin the ending for you. It is a must see to put on your list of movies.

Precious Movie Review

Precious is a new movie out that will have you glued to your seat. Be prepared to spend an intense period. The writers get you very drawn into the characters from the very beginning of the movie.

Mo’Nique, Paula Patton, Mariah Carey, Sherri Shepherd, Lenny Kravitz all are part of the cast and do an excellent job in this film. I would be surprised if they don’t win a large number of awards for their roles and how well they did.

Without giving away all the details, this is a must-see movie. Be aware though that are some very adult-themed topics. This is not one of those R rated movies you want to sneak a young teen into. The themes can be rather disturbing at times.

Drag Me to Hell DVD Release

Looking for a DVD to watch during the Halloween season? Drag Me to Hell movie is now out on DVD. Drag Me to Hell is directed by Sam Raimi. If you’re not familiar with the name, Sam Raimi is also the directed of the infamous Spider Man movie. Drag Me to Hell is definitely a keeper and one to add to your DVD collection of movies.

Drag Me to Hell movie stars Alison Lohman and Justin Long. The directing by Sam Raimi is excellent. The acting by Lohman and Long is also excellent. The story-line is slightly predictable but handled in a humorous sort of way.

You will want to fill up your popcorn and drinks. No-one is going to want to pause the movie, Drag Me to Hell when you watch it on DVD at home. Be prepared for some humor and horror combined together in Drag Me to Hell.

Zombieland Total Let Down

I recently watched Zombieland in the theaters. Zombieland is rated R. The reason I primarily wanted to see Zombieland was the list of actors and actresses in the movie caught my attention.

While, Zombieland is a horror movie, it is also a comedy. Several of my friends found Zombieland to be hysterical. I was extremely let down by the movie, Zombieland. The only part I was laughing at was how pathetically made the movie was.

The entire movie is very predictable. You can almost count the seconds until your prediction of what is going to happen next actually unfolds on the screen before your very eyes. Absolutely, no suspense.

There was some gore. This was done reasonably well. However, the entire thing was just strange. There was no explanation as to why the non-zombie characters were immune to the disease that caused the destruction of mankind and petkind.

I definitely give Zombieland the thumbs-down and feel it was disappointing.

One Last Dance (2003)

One Last Dance stars the late Patrick Swayze as Travis MacPhearson and his real-life wife, Lisa Niemi, as Chrissa Lindh.

Three former stars of a New York dance company, including Travis, Chrissa and Max, played by George De La Pena, want to save the company after the artistic director dies. Each of the three have wounds from the past and are finding it difficult to get past those.

This is their chance to discover a dream lost. They have the chance to fulfill this dream with a dance never performed at an upcoming benefit. They also have the chance to mend the wounds and disclose secrets that have come between them.

One Last Dance is a good movie, although I found it a bit slow in the beginning. The dance Swayze and Niemi perform together near the end of the movie makes the movie worth watching. The dance is absolutely captivating in both romance and artistry.

The Lucky Ones (2008)

Fred Cheaver, played by Tim Robbins, is returning home from military service. He is now retired and looking forward to seeing his wife and son.

T.K. Poole, played by Michael Pena and Colee Dunn, played by Rachel McAdams are also United States army soldiers who are returning home on leave. Colee’s boyfriend was a soldier who was killed while saving her life. She plans to visit his family and give them a guitar her boyfriend said was part of his family. T.K. has a fiancé, but is concerned about having impotency problems. He’s even thinking of finding a prostitute to help him out.

The three of these soldiers meet up when their flights are canceled. They rent a car and drive off to their first destination, Fred’s home. It’s obvious Fred’s wife isn’t as happy to see him as Fred is to see her. He’s awestruck when she tells him she wants a divorce.

Fred’s son is ecstatic to see his dad and tells him the great news that he’s been accepted at Stanford University. Unfortunately, Fred needs to come up with an additional $20,000 over the scholarship for his son to secure his position at Stanford.

Colee meets her boyfriend’s parents. They are a quiet couple, but invite Colee to stay with them while she’s on leave. She gets a painful surprise that helps her make the choice not to stay.

Each of the three characters has plans, but none of them go quite the way they wanted. The Lucky Ones is a rather slow moving film, but the characters capture your attention. Throughout the movie, the characters are a strong support for each other. There is a comedic aspect, but I wouldn’t classify this as a true comedy.

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