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.

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.

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.

Angels and Demons Hit the Box Office

“Under the watchful eye of Father Silvano Bentivoglio and Dr. Vittoria Vetra (Ayelet Zurer), the CERN scientists start the Large Hadron Collider and manage to capture three vials of antimatter. Immediately afterward, someone kills Father Silvano, and uses his retina to break into the containment room to steal one vial of anti-matter.” (IMBD)

Angels and Demons stars Tom Hanks as Robert Langdon. It is rated PG13 for the violence, disturbing images and some of the theatrics that are involved.

You’ll want to make certain you have your popcorn in hand and don’t miss any of this 138 minute, mystery thriller movie. It is riveting, powerful and will keep you on the edge of your seat.

Think you have the mystery solved? Think again! The ending of Angels and Demons might truly surprise you to no end.

Yes Man Movie Review

The movie, Yes Man, is very uplifting and inspiring at the same time. Even though Jim Carrey makes this movie funny in many parts, it does have a serious theme. You will find that you are laughing a great deal through the movie, Yes Man.

Jim Carrey plays the role of Carl Allen. Carl is focused on the present. He is rather anti-social. His life is at a virtual stand-still. His friend from the past asks Carl to attend a seminar with him. It is free.

At first, Carl takes the ideas of the seminar too far. He says Yes to everything in his life. His friends take advantage of him in the movie, Yes Man. But then things eventually balance out. I won’t give away the ending to the movie and spoil it for you.

This is a great movie to watch. It teaches you about balance. However, it’s not an in your face type of movie. Yes Man, is even a movie that teens could learn from. You will be laughing and learning at the same time when you watch the movie, Yes Man, with Jim Carrey.

Movie Review — Defiance

Defiance kept me on the edge of my seat when we went to see it in the theater. It was rather long but at the same time it really moved quickly. I really enjoyed watching Defiance and the message that it sent was superb.

The Belski brothers unite to help protect and save Jewish residents from the Nazi concentration camps. Hiding out in the woods, the number of Jewish residents increase. There is the battle to stay hidden from the Nazi’s, feed everyone and stay warm in the winter months.

After a bit the Belski brothers clash. They go their separate ways helping the Jewish resistance and survival. Later, well we won’t ruin it for you.

Defiance really lets you see yet another side of the Nazi concentration camps and the types of things that the Jewish had to endure to be able to survive. For example, they were not allowed to have children while they were all in the woods because it would be impossible to keep a baby safe and fed. Others took “wood wives” and had ceremonies to concentrate relationships and keep to their faith.

Defiance will really make you appreciate what you have in life and realize just how important freedom truly is.

The Curious Case of Benjamin Button (PG-13: 2008)

The Curious Case of Benjamin Button (PG-13: 2008)
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0421715/
Director: David Fincher. Starring: Cate Blanchett … Daisy, Julia Ormond … Caroline, Faune A. Chambers … Dorothy Baker, Elias Koteas … Monsieur Gateau, Donna DuPlantier … Blanche Devereux, Jacob Tolano … Martin Gateau (as Jacob Wood), and many more.
Rated PG-13 for brief war violence, sexual content, language and smoking.
Fincher did a spectacular masterpiece by weaving together this phenomenal film. Its the heart-felt story and adventure of Benjamin Button - a orphaned on the doorstep baby that is born an 80 year old man. As he grows older, his body grows younger, and in a way does life backwards. It wonderfully demonstrates that age is simply a number, and shows that we as people can choose our own destinies and life decisions, whatever we want to do in live, regardless of age. Its extremely thought-provoking and quizzical. Played by Brad Pitt who plays Benjamin - forever in love with Daisy played by Cate Blanchett. First love as the 80 year old 8 year old boy, in love with the 8 year old girl that by the time they merge one another’s lives is in their 30’s when they meet in the middle. Riveting. A must see. Rating: 5+ stars out of 5.

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