In the new animated-adventure, Ratatouille, a rat named Remy dreams of becoming a great chef despite his family's wishes and the obvious problem of being a rat in a decidedly rodent-phobic profession. When fate places Remy in the city of Paris, he finds himself ideally situated beneath a restaurant made famous by his culinary hero, Auguste Gusteau. Despite the apparent dangers of being an unwanted visitor in the kitchen at one of Paris' most exclusive restaurants, Remy forms an unlikely partnership with Linguini, the garbage boy, who inadvertently discovers Remy's amazing talents. They strike a deal, ultimately setting into motion a hilarious and exciting chain of extraordinary events that turns the culinary world of Paris upside down.Remy finds himself torn between following his dreams or returning forever to his previous existence as a rat. He learns the truth about friendship, family and having no choice but to be who he really is, a rat who wants to be a chef.
I think that its impossible for Pixar to make bad movies. Think about it. Their track record is nothing short of phenomenal. Not to mention that all of their movies are the types of movies that the adults enjoy just as much - if not more than - the kids. I actually think that this one would be one of the ones that the adults like more. It struck me a lot like The Incredibles where I think that if a younger kid (4 - 6 years old) went to see it, that a lot of it would be over their heads. Not to mention that its nearly two hours long. Those two slight knocks being made and out of the way, I loved the movie. The characters were great and the animation of the rat scenes was amazing. The story was so well written that this is one of those animated movies that could end up being talk about as one of the best movies of the year.
I very strongly recommend everyone checking out this movie. Just be forewarned that if you have really little ones - they might get somewhat antsy as the movie goes on - but you will love it.
Live Free Or Die Hard
An attack on the vulnerable United States computer infrastructure begins to shut down the entire nation. The mysterious figure behind the shattering scheme has figured out every digital angle - but he never figured an old-fashioned, "analog" fly-in-the-ointment: John McClane.
This is one of those perfect summer popcorn movies. The action scenes in this movie were amazing! I couldn't believe how many times I caught myself watching the movie with my mouth wide open in complete shock of what I was seeing up there on the screen. To make the movie even better the sarcastic banter between Bruce Willis and Justin Long (the hacker that he is trying to protect) as well as that between Willis and Timothy Olyphant (the bad guy) are priceless. I found myself laughing out loud numerous times throughout the movie. The only knock that I would make against the movie from a nostalgic point of view is that the movie is watered down compared to the other Die Hard movies because they wanted to get the PG-13 rating. Due to this, there isn't as much bloodshed. There are lots of explosions and numerous people die but you don't see the end result as much as you would have in the rest of the movie franchise. Bruce Willis doesn't even fully finish his Yippy Kay Yay line. On the flip side of the PG-13 rating, WW and I took two of the future stepkids to see this movie with us since it wasn't rated R and they absolutely loved it. Senor Skidmarkio kept yelling "Whoa!" thoughout the movie and I'd much rather see him enjoying it then seeing the bullets actually hit the bad guys.
This movie kicked some major a$$ and I strongly recommend it to all. I was skeptical when I heard that they were trying to revive this movie, but it was extremely entertaining and worthy of being made.
This is one of those perfect summer popcorn movies. The action scenes in this movie were amazing! I couldn't believe how many times I caught myself watching the movie with my mouth wide open in complete shock of what I was seeing up there on the screen. To make the movie even better the sarcastic banter between Bruce Willis and Justin Long (the hacker that he is trying to protect) as well as that between Willis and Timothy Olyphant (the bad guy) are priceless. I found myself laughing out loud numerous times throughout the movie. The only knock that I would make against the movie from a nostalgic point of view is that the movie is watered down compared to the other Die Hard movies because they wanted to get the PG-13 rating. Due to this, there isn't as much bloodshed. There are lots of explosions and numerous people die but you don't see the end result as much as you would have in the rest of the movie franchise. Bruce Willis doesn't even fully finish his Yippy Kay Yay line. On the flip side of the PG-13 rating, WW and I took two of the future stepkids to see this movie with us since it wasn't rated R and they absolutely loved it. Senor Skidmarkio kept yelling "Whoa!" thoughout the movie and I'd much rather see him enjoying it then seeing the bullets actually hit the bad guys.
This movie kicked some major a$$ and I strongly recommend it to all. I was skeptical when I heard that they were trying to revive this movie, but it was extremely entertaining and worthy of being made.
1408
The only demons in room 1408 are those within you. Renowned horror novelist Mike Enslin (Cusack) only believes what he can see with his own two eyes. After a string of bestsellers discrediting paranormal events in the most infamous haunted houses and graveyards around the world, he scoffs at the concept of an afterlife. Enslin's phantom-free run of long and lonely nights is about to change forever when he checks into suite 1408 of the notorious Dolphin Hotel for his latest project, "Ten Nights in Haunted Hotel Rooms." Defying the warnings of the hotel manager (Jackson), the author is the first person in years to stay in the reputedly haunted room. Another bestseller may be iminent, but like all Stephen King heroes, Enslin must go from skeptic to true believer – and ultimately survive the night.
I had read this short story of Stephen King's and was very interested to see how they were going to turn it in to a full length movie. John Cusack has been my favorite actor since Better Off Dead and One Crazy Summer, and has always been totally underappreciated as an actor. He was great in this one. What really made this movie was the build up of fear. It wasn't gory. Although there were a couple of sudden flashes in your face scenes - it wasn't one of those scare you by making you jump out of your seat movies either. It just had this constant feeling of apprehension that had you sitting on the edge of your seat and really wanting to know what was going to happen next. It was a smart thriller that didn't lean on mutilation or cheap thrills. It was basically a breath of fresh air scary movie.
I strongly recommend people checking this one out. I hope that Hollywood can take the cue from this movie and stop the gore porn stuff and make more movies like this.
I had read this short story of Stephen King's and was very interested to see how they were going to turn it in to a full length movie. John Cusack has been my favorite actor since Better Off Dead and One Crazy Summer, and has always been totally underappreciated as an actor. He was great in this one. What really made this movie was the build up of fear. It wasn't gory. Although there were a couple of sudden flashes in your face scenes - it wasn't one of those scare you by making you jump out of your seat movies either. It just had this constant feeling of apprehension that had you sitting on the edge of your seat and really wanting to know what was going to happen next. It was a smart thriller that didn't lean on mutilation or cheap thrills. It was basically a breath of fresh air scary movie.
I strongly recommend people checking this one out. I hope that Hollywood can take the cue from this movie and stop the gore porn stuff and make more movies like this.
Evan Almighty
Steve Carell reprises his role as Evan Baxter -- the polished, preening newscaster of the first film -- who finds himself the next one anointed by God (Morgan Freeman) to accomplish a holy mission.Newly elected to Congress, Evan leaves Buffalo behind and shepherds his family to suburban northern Virginia. Once there, his life gets turned upside-down when God appears and mysteriously commands him to build an ark. But his befuddled wife (Lauren Graham) and kids just can't decide whether Evan is having an extraordinary mid-life crisis or is truly onto something of Biblical proportions.
I went in to this movie expecting complete corn and a blatant sequel that was made solely for money. I figured that the only funny parts would be the parts from the commercial and that it would be a total waste of time. However, I think that between having really low expectations and totally underestimating the ability of Steve Carell to make me laugh no matter what he's doing I ended up thinking that the movie was somewhat decent and watchable. It is by no means an all out laugh riot or a must see, but it wasn't nearly as bad as I thought it would be. To be completely honest - it's actually a really good family movie and that alone makes it worth the price of admission.
I wouldn't all out recommend this movie to anyone because you really have seen the movie just by watching the commercial, but its worth the trip for the family.
I went in to this movie expecting complete corn and a blatant sequel that was made solely for money. I figured that the only funny parts would be the parts from the commercial and that it would be a total waste of time. However, I think that between having really low expectations and totally underestimating the ability of Steve Carell to make me laugh no matter what he's doing I ended up thinking that the movie was somewhat decent and watchable. It is by no means an all out laugh riot or a must see, but it wasn't nearly as bad as I thought it would be. To be completely honest - it's actually a really good family movie and that alone makes it worth the price of admission.
I wouldn't all out recommend this movie to anyone because you really have seen the movie just by watching the commercial, but its worth the trip for the family.
Nancy Drew
Nancy Drew follows Nancy (Emma Roberts) as she accompanies her father, Carson Drew (Tate Donovan), to Los Angeles on one of his business trips and stumbles across evidence about a long-unsolved crime involving the mysterious death of a beautiful movie star. Nancy's resourcefulness and personal responsibility are put to the test when she finds herself in the middle of the fast-living, self-indulgent world of Hollywood.
This movie is a big juicy turd for adults. However, we went and checked it out because the future stepdaughter wanted to see it so I guess that her opinion is really the only one that mattered. She liked it alot (as did the future stepson who probably wouldn't want to admit it out loud), wasn't bored, and will probably want us to waste our money on the dvd when it comes out. It was basically like a movie length episode of Hannah Montana, The Suite Life or That's So Raven on the Disney Channel. If you have kids that like those shows - they will definitely like this movie. Unfortunately, you probably won't.
If you have a younger child who is in to the aforementioned shows, then it's worth the trip to the theaters for them to enjoy it. You adults can just enjoy a nap or something.
P.S. - G Money, don't you go threatening me to become "deli meat" because of the bad review for ADULTS. I said that you would like it, my dear. Please no harrassing phone calls. Thanks. :)
This movie is a big juicy turd for adults. However, we went and checked it out because the future stepdaughter wanted to see it so I guess that her opinion is really the only one that mattered. She liked it alot (as did the future stepson who probably wouldn't want to admit it out loud), wasn't bored, and will probably want us to waste our money on the dvd when it comes out. It was basically like a movie length episode of Hannah Montana, The Suite Life or That's So Raven on the Disney Channel. If you have kids that like those shows - they will definitely like this movie. Unfortunately, you probably won't.
If you have a younger child who is in to the aforementioned shows, then it's worth the trip to the theaters for them to enjoy it. You adults can just enjoy a nap or something.
P.S. - G Money, don't you go threatening me to become "deli meat" because of the bad review for ADULTS. I said that you would like it, my dear. Please no harrassing phone calls. Thanks. :)
Fantastic Four: Rise Of The Silver Surfer
Marvel's The Fantastic Four meet their greatest challenge yet in Fantastic Four: Rise of The Silver Surfer as the enigmatic, intergalactic herald, The Silver Surfer, comes to Earth to prepare it for destruction. As the Silver Surfer races around the globe wreaking havoc, Reed, Sue, Johnny and Ben must unravel the mystery of the Silver Surfer and confront the surprising return of their mortal enemy, Dr. Doom, before all hope is lost.
This was a pretty enjoyable movie. I wouldn't say that it was greatness in comic book movies like Spider-Man or Batman, but it was still pretty good. I actually thought that it was better than the original Fantastic Four. The action scenes were a lot better and much less campy looking and the story line was more than decent considering that it was a sequel. The thing that really made this movie for me, just like in the original, was the casting of Chris Evans as the Human Torch and his camaraderie with Thing. The two of them are hysterical together and the Human Torch's cockiness is priceless.
It's not the greatest comic movie ever made, but it is more than worth the trip to the theater so you can enjoy a simple action movie with great effects and some big laughs.
This was a pretty enjoyable movie. I wouldn't say that it was greatness in comic book movies like Spider-Man or Batman, but it was still pretty good. I actually thought that it was better than the original Fantastic Four. The action scenes were a lot better and much less campy looking and the story line was more than decent considering that it was a sequel. The thing that really made this movie for me, just like in the original, was the casting of Chris Evans as the Human Torch and his camaraderie with Thing. The two of them are hysterical together and the Human Torch's cockiness is priceless.
It's not the greatest comic movie ever made, but it is more than worth the trip to the theater so you can enjoy a simple action movie with great effects and some big laughs.
Surf's Up
Surf's Up is based on the groundbreaking revelation that surfing was actually invented by penguins. In the film, a documentary crew will take audiences behind the scenes and onto the waves during the most competitive, heartbreaking and dangerous display of surfing known to man, the Penguin World Surfing Championship.
This was a really good family film. The surfing animation was great and the voices for the characters (especially Napolean Dynamite as the chicken) were really good. The story had a lesson for kids of things NOT being all about winning that should make most parents glad that they took their kids. I wouldn't say that it is a "Shrek" type of animated movie, but it was a worthwhile trip to the theater.
I'd recommend that everyone check out this movie, especially those of you with the kiddies.
This was a really good family film. The surfing animation was great and the voices for the characters (especially Napolean Dynamite as the chicken) were really good. The story had a lesson for kids of things NOT being all about winning that should make most parents glad that they took their kids. I wouldn't say that it is a "Shrek" type of animated movie, but it was a worthwhile trip to the theater.
I'd recommend that everyone check out this movie, especially those of you with the kiddies.
Ocean's Thirteen
Danny Ocean (George Clooney) and the gang would have only one reason to pull off their most ambitious and risky casino heist—to defend one of their own. When ruthless casino owner Willy Bank (Al Pacino) double-crosses one of the original Ocean's eleven—Reuben Tishkoff (Elliott Gould)—Danny and the gang team up one more time to see if they can break "the Bank."
I have this habit of buying a lot of DVDs. The part that is really annoying is how I will rarely ever sit down and watch them. One of the few movies that I bought and actually did watch a ton of times on DVD was Ocean's Eleven. I thought the movie was awesome. The camaraderie between all the actors/characters was priceless and the casual twist and turns in the writing were awesome. I was so psyched when they decided to make Ocean's Twelve and couldn't wait to see it. Unfortunately, the movie was horrible. I couldn't believe how bad it was. When I heard they were making Ocean's Thirteen, I figured for sure that it was just a waste of time and that they were just doing it for more money. However, this is totally the movie that should have been Ocean's Twelve. It was just like the original one. The camaraderie was back. The fast pace story line was back. The sharp wit and one liners were great. This movie was awesome. Why in the blue hell did they put that juicy turn in between this movie and the first one?
I fully recommend everyone go check this one out. It's pure fun at the movies and makes you leave the theater with a smile on your face.
I have this habit of buying a lot of DVDs. The part that is really annoying is how I will rarely ever sit down and watch them. One of the few movies that I bought and actually did watch a ton of times on DVD was Ocean's Eleven. I thought the movie was awesome. The camaraderie between all the actors/characters was priceless and the casual twist and turns in the writing were awesome. I was so psyched when they decided to make Ocean's Twelve and couldn't wait to see it. Unfortunately, the movie was horrible. I couldn't believe how bad it was. When I heard they were making Ocean's Thirteen, I figured for sure that it was just a waste of time and that they were just doing it for more money. However, this is totally the movie that should have been Ocean's Twelve. It was just like the original one. The camaraderie was back. The fast pace story line was back. The sharp wit and one liners were great. This movie was awesome. Why in the blue hell did they put that juicy turn in between this movie and the first one?
I fully recommend everyone go check this one out. It's pure fun at the movies and makes you leave the theater with a smile on your face.
Mr. Brooks
Mr. Brooks is a successful businessman, a generous philanthropist, a loving father and devoted husband. Seemingly, he's perfect. But Mr. Brooks has a secret -- he is an insatiable serial killer, so lethally clever that no one has ever suspected him -- until now. Kevin Costner stars as Earl Brooks, a man who has managed to keep his two incompatible worlds from intersecting by controlling his cunning, wicked alter ego Marshall (William Hurt) whom he blames for his wrongdoings. But now, as Mr. Brooks succumbs to one last murderous urge, an amateur photographer (Dane Cook) witnesses the crime. Suddenly Brooks finds himself entangled in the dark agenda of an opportunistic bystander, as well as hunted by the unorthodox and tenacious detective Tracy Atwood (Demi Moore). Can Mr. Brooks outsmart his adversaries and conceal his shocking double life from his wife (Marg Helgenberger) and daughter (Danielle Panabaker) or will someone expose his crimes and his identity once and for all in this unpredictable and electrifying new thriller.
This movie played out like a really good James Patterson book. It wasn't extremely high quality, but you like it nonetheless. It's not like the acting or writing was phenomenal. It was mostly over the top and corny at times, but it was all done in a way that keep your eyes fixed on the screen and your mind interested in what was going on. It was a "thriller" type movie that you didn't have to blow your mind thinking it through and is quite enjoyable.
I would fully recommend anyone checking this movie out. It's worth the price of admission.
This movie played out like a really good James Patterson book. It wasn't extremely high quality, but you like it nonetheless. It's not like the acting or writing was phenomenal. It was mostly over the top and corny at times, but it was all done in a way that keep your eyes fixed on the screen and your mind interested in what was going on. It was a "thriller" type movie that you didn't have to blow your mind thinking it through and is quite enjoyable.
I would fully recommend anyone checking this movie out. It's worth the price of admission.
Knocked Up
Allison Scott (Heigl) is an up-and-coming entertainment journalist whose 24-year-old life is on the fast track. But it gets seriously derailed when a drunken one-nighter with slacker Ben Stone (Rogen) results in an unwanted pregnancy. Faced with the prospect of going it alone or getting to know the baby's father, Allison decides to give the lovable doof a chance. An overgrown kid who has no desire to settle down, Ben learns that he has a big decision to make with his kid's mom-to-be: will he hit the road or stay in the picture?
I went in to this movie with very high expectations of it being beyond hysterical. Unfortunately, while there were some funny parts and some good one-liners, it wasn't too rooted in the realm of hysterical. It was one of those movies that starts out as a sophomoric comedy but ends up a heartwarming drama. Maybe I just don't get the sit around and get stoned out of your mind thing as being really humorous like the character of Ben and his friends. That might have taken away from the humor for me. Putting that aside though, the heartwarming part is because of the really well developed and likable characters, especially Ben and Alison's sister and brother in law. They really kind of carried the movie to decency for me.
I would lukewarmly recommend people checking this movie out. It wasn't awesome. It wasn't horrible. It's a somewhat better than average viewing though.
I went in to this movie with very high expectations of it being beyond hysterical. Unfortunately, while there were some funny parts and some good one-liners, it wasn't too rooted in the realm of hysterical. It was one of those movies that starts out as a sophomoric comedy but ends up a heartwarming drama. Maybe I just don't get the sit around and get stoned out of your mind thing as being really humorous like the character of Ben and his friends. That might have taken away from the humor for me. Putting that aside though, the heartwarming part is because of the really well developed and likable characters, especially Ben and Alison's sister and brother in law. They really kind of carried the movie to decency for me.
I would lukewarmly recommend people checking this movie out. It wasn't awesome. It wasn't horrible. It's a somewhat better than average viewing though.
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