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- Audiences everywhere are in for a Smurfy good time as the Smurfs make their first 3D trip to the big screen. When the evil wizard Gargamel chases the tiny blue Smurfs out of their village, they tumble from their magical world and into ours – in fact, smack dab in the middle of Central Park. Just three apples high and stuck in the Big Apple, the Smurfs must find a way to get back to their village before Gargamel tracks them down.
- I'll be honest. I was a little excited about this just because of how much I used to like The Smurfs when I was a kid. I knew I had to temper that because spade a spade this is a movie for kids. I was hoping it was more Alvin & The Chipmunks than Yogi Bear and that was exactly what I got. You see the trailer and you see the movie. Tons of overacting, but I did find Hank Azaria pretty stupid funny as Gargamel.
- I would recommend this movie for anyone with kids. It's not the best watch for the parents but I've seen much worse.
- 1873. Arizona Territory. A stranger (Craig) with no memory of his past stumbles into the hard desert town of Absolution. The only hint to his history is a mysterious shackle that encircles one wrist. What he discovers is that the people of Absolution don't welcome strangers, and nobody makes a move on its streets unless ordered to do so by the iron-fisted Colonel Dolarhyde (Ford). It's a town that lives in fear.But Absolution is about to experience fear it can scarcely comprehend as the desolate city is attacked by marauders from the sky. Screaming down with breathtaking velocity and blinding lights to abduct the helpless one by one, these monsters challenge everything the residents have ever known. Now, the stranger they rejected is their only hope for salvation. As this gunslinger slowly starts to remember who he is and where he's been, he realizes he holds a secret that could give the town a fighting chance against the alien force. With the help of the elusive traveler Ella (Olivia Wilde), he pulls together a posse comprised of former opponents—townsfolk, Dolarhyde and his boys, outlaws and Apache warriors—all in danger of annihilation. United against a common enemy, they will prepare for an epic showdown for survival.
- I really enjoyed this movie. This is a straight up summertime popcorn movie. With all the reboots and origins and sequels and remakes that have truly destroyed any sense of creativity, this one was equal parts creative and simple. Take a western and throw aliens in there. Enjoy the ride. Different and simple and fun as hell. They develop all the characters enough so that you care and the action looked really good. This movie was straight up fun. The only warning is that alot of the alien stuff was too scary for younger ones. WW jumped numerous times.
- I would definitely recommend people checking this out. It's definitely one of the better movies of the summer on an entertainment level.
- Dylan (Justin Timberlake) and Jamie (Mila Kunis) think it's going to be easy to add the simple act of sex to their friendship, despite what Hollywood romantic comedies would have them believe. They soon discover however that getting physical really does always lead to complications.
- I really liked this movie. It's easily the best romantic comedy of the summer - although it's definitely a rated R movie. It has more than enough laughs. Most importantly, the chemistry between Timberlake and Kunis was awesome and they played off of each other so well. They were both flawed and you totally understand why and root for both of them because they are perfect for each other.
- I would definitely recommend people checking this one out. Again - it's a legit rated R but it is a great romantic comedy for adults.
- Captain America: The First Avenger will focus on the early days of the Marvel Universe when Steve Rogers (Chris Evans) volunteers to participate in an experimental program that turns him into the Super Soldier known as Captain America. As Captain America, Rogers joins forces with Bucky Barnes (Sebastian Stan) and Peggy Carter (Hayley Atwell) to wage war on the evil HYDRA organization, led by the villainous Red Skull (Hugo Weaving.)
- This is a tough one. I really wanted to like this movie. However, I expected it to be not so good. I was not a fan of casting Chris Evans as Captain America. The trailer gave me a pretty big "eh" feeling, but I always loved Captain America growing up. Like I said, I really wanted to like it. The movie ended up being kind of middle of the road for me. Chris Evans wasn't that bad although I still can't for the life of me see him "leading" The Avengers. It was entertaining, but I definitely feel like they kind of mailed it in overall. You can say that it was because of them trying to make it all 1940s nostalgia-like but it still looked really cheesy, especially the effects. So sick of saying this, but . . . . It could have been better.
- I would lukewarmly reccomend this movie. It's watchable and entertaining, but is easily the weakest of The Avengers lead-ins. It felt alot more like Green Lantern than the Marvel series of films.
- In Part 2 of the epic finale, the battle between the good and evil forces of the Wizarding world escalates into an all-out war. The stakes have never been higher and no one is safe. But it is Harry Potter who may be called upon to make the ultimate sacrifice as he draws closer to the climactic showdown with Lord Voldemort. It all ends here.
- This was an amazing send off to the most consistently excellent franchise ever. Seriously, eight movies in and all of them great and entertaining movies. You could make the compared to the books knocks just like all of the others, but the movies are always top ten list worthy. This one is no different. I've spent the last 12 years with these characters so this movie had an intensity about it right from the beginning and didn't let up throughout. This was definitely the best paced one and played much more like an action movie. The only major knock against it is . . . . . . What now?
- Would I recommend this movie? Does it matter? If you are a fan - you have probably already seen it. If you are not, you are not going to start watching now. I loved it and have been a big fan from the beginning. It has been one of the most entertaining rides ever.
- Walt Disney Animation Studios returns to the Hundred Acre Wood with Winnie the Pooh. Featuring the timeless charm, wit and whimsy of the original featurettes, this all-new movie reunites audiences with the philosophical "bear of very little brain" and friends Tigger, Rabbit, Piglet, Owl, Kanga, Roo—and last, but certainly not least, Eeyore, who has lost his tail. "Ever have one of those days where you just can't win, Eeyore?" asks Pooh. Owl sends the whole gang on a wild quest to save Christopher Robin from an imaginary culprit. It turns out to be a very busy day for a bear who simply set out to find some honey.
- To someone looking for something different - this is not. It is basically just another Winnie The Pooh movie. However, I have always liked Winnie The Pooh and I really enjoyed this movie . . . . . . especially since Eeyore gets his due. This is still as far as I'm concerned the greatest thing for young children ever. Screw all the purple Dinosaurs and the Gabba Dabbas and whatever other crap comes up the pipeline to keep kids entertained while burnt out moms and dads try to get some stuff done. This is the one. It will always be the one and I really enjoyed it. This is a wonderful first time to the movies for kids. Granted, it's only about an hour long so maybe not worth the prices to watch it, but the music is great, the characters are great and the story is as cute as always.
- I would definitely recommend any Winnie The Pooh fan checking this out. It's another great chapter to one of the cutest group of characters ever.
- For Nick (Jason Bateman), Kurt (Jason Sudeikis) and Dale (Charlie Day), the only thing that would make the daily grind more tolerable would be to grind their intolerable bosses (Kevin Spacey, Colin Farrell, Jennifer Aniston) into dust. Quitting is not an option, so, with the benefit of a few-too-many drinks and some dubious advice from a hustling ex-con (Jamie Foxx), the three friends devise a convoluted and seemingly foolproof plan to rid themselves of their respective employers...permanently. There's only one problem: even the best laid plans are only as foolproof as the brains behind them.
- Finally!!!! Although the other highly anticipated summer comedies have failed for the most part to live up the laugh expectations based on the trailers, this one definitely comes through the most. The trio of guys are very funny - especially Charlie Day. I pray to god that this guy will get recognized for his level of comedy after this one. The scene where he is singing "That's Not My Name" in the car had me peeing my pants. They all played so phenomenally well off of each other. Then, the three bosses were all great (can it be that I have actually enjoyed Jennifer Aniston in 2 straight movies!?!) and so was Jamie Foxx. His character's name alone might be my favorite part of this movie. And it's not like the premise of the movie is not something that all of us can identify with on a certain level. That alone makes it funny but the performances and banter make it hilarious.
- I definitely recommend this movie. It's a very funny comedy and definitely the one I've been waiting for all summer.
- In Zookeeper, the animals at the Franklin Park Zoo love their kindhearted caretaker, Griffin Keyes (Kevin James). Finding himself more comfortable with a lion than a lady, Griffin decides the only way to get a girl in his life is to leave the zoo and find a more glamorous job. The animals, in a panic, decide to break their time-honored code of silence and reveal their biggest secret: they can talk! To keep Griffin from leaving, they decide to teach him the rules of courtship - animal style.
- This movie is exactly what you would expect from the trailer. It's part Paul Blart, part Doctor Dolittle, and part Night At The Museum. Kevin James is Kevin James. If you like him - you will like this movie. The animals were all funny, especially the monkey voiced by Adam Sandler. There isn't any part of the story that you don't see coming from a mile away but there are enough laughs thoughout to make it watchable enough for adults. Kids will love it.
- I would recommend people checking this out if they like these kinds of movies. Again, you won't be disappointed because it is exactly what you would expect the movie to be.
- Until he was downsized, affable, amiable Larry Crowne (Hanks) was a superstar team leader at the big-box company where he's worked since his time in the Navy. Underwater on his mortgage and unclear on what to do with his suddenly free days, Larry heads to his local college to start over. There he becomes part of a colorful community of outcasts, also-rans and the overlooked all trying to find a better future for themselves...often moving around town in a herd of scooters. In his public-speaking class, Larry develops an unexpected crush on his teacher Mercedes Tainot (Roberts), who has lost as much passion for teaching as she has for her husband. The simple guy who has every reason to think his life has stalled will come to learn an unexpected lesson: when you think everything worth having has passed you by, you just might discover your reason to live.
- This is a kind of tough to review movie. I enjoyed it while watching it but the movie is really just kind of there. There isn't any real point. I can't see myself raving about what a great movie it was, but I did enjoy it for the 100 minutes or so that I was watching it. I liked the characters. It was funny and touching and pretty accurate with today's job market. But once it was over, it is one of those forgotten type of movies.
- Like I said, I don't know that I could blatantly recommend people seeing this. It's not a bad movie, but it's not a must see by any means. It's just kind of there and I enjoyed it while watching it probably never to think of it again once I post this.
- Monte Carlo tells the story of a girl and her best friend who travel to Paris, accompanied by her future, uptight stepsister. When one of the girls is mistaken for a spoiled British heiress, they are caught up in a whirlwind of attention and find themselves going on a dream vacation to Monte Carlo.
- This movie is literally Lizzie McGuire with Selena Gomez in it. Same side characters. Same story line. Same laughs. I took Stinka to see The Lizzie McGuire movie years ago and ended up liking it for it's light, silly playing out of the story and I felt the same way about this one.
- If you are a girl, I would definitely recommend checking this out. If you are a guy, I wouldn't bother unless you are taking your daughter. Thank God I have that excuse, huh?
