Tangled

When the kingdom's most wanted—and most charming—bandit Flynn Rider (voice of Zachary Levi) hides out in a mysterious tower, he's taken hostage by Rapunzel (voice of Mandy Moore), a beautiful and feisty tower-bound teen with 70 feet of magical, golden hair. Flynn's curious captor, who's looking for her ticket out of the tower where she's been locked away for years, strikes a deal with the handsome thief and the unlikely duo sets off on an action-packed escapade, complete with a super-cop horse, an over-protective chameleon and a gruff gang of pub thugs.

This is easily the best Disney "princess" movie since The Little Mermaid and Beauty & The Beast. The songs are great and catchy. The background character support tons of humor. The animal sidekicks (chameleon and horse) completely steal the show. The chemistry between the two main characters is great and you have no control over rooting for them. The animation was also very well done (although this is yet another prime example of how 3D is nothing more than a price hike for the most part). I thoroughly enjoyed this movie.

I would absolutely recommend this movie to everyone. Kids will love it (especially the girls!). Adults will love it too.

127 Hours

127 Hours is the true story of mountain climber Aron Ralston's (James Franco) remarkable adventure to save himself after a fallen boulder crashes on his arm and traps him in an isolated canyon in Utah. Over the next five days Ralston examines his life and survives the elements to finally discover he has the courage and the wherewithal to extricate himself by any means necessary, scale a 65 foot wall and hike over eight miles before he is finally rescued. Throughout his journey, Ralston recalls friends, lovers (Clemence Poesy), family, and the two hikers (Amber Tamblyn and Kate Mara) he met before his accident. Will they be the last two people he ever had the chance to meet?

This was a powerful movie. I have every intention of buying this a couple of months from now and any time I think things are really bad and overwhelming, I'm going to pop this movie on and know that things could always get worse and you can never give up. It's like really that motivating. The story that it was based on is remarkable. The direction by Danny Boyle is awesome between the different camera angles on James Franco and the memories he's going through while being pinned there . Please be warned that towards the end of this movie, it gets BEYOND gruesome to watch. It's like a scene out of the Saw franchise in the middle of this movie. I could barely watch considering that it was "real".

I would absolutely recommend that everyone check this bad boy out. I have no doubt that this will be up for a bunch of awards at the end of this year. It is a very inspirational watch.

The Next Three Days

Life seems perfect for John Brennan until his wife, Lara, is arrested for a gruesome murder she says she didn't commit. Three years into her sentence, John is struggling to hold his family together, raising their son and teaching at college while he pursues every means available to prove her innocence. With the rejection of their final appeal, Lara becomes suicidal and John decides there is only one possible, bearable solution: to break his wife out of prison. Refusing to be deterred by impossible odds or his own inexperience, John devises an elaborate escape plot and plunges into a dangerous and unfamiliar world, ultimately risking everything for the woman he loves.

This movie was a great story and a fun ride. Sure it is beyond unlikely that someone would b able to pull this off. However, it is a movie like Taken, Edge Of Darkness and Death Sentence where u find yourself indentifying with the main character and "buying in" because you would want to do the same thing for your loved ones.

I would definitely recommend people checking this out. The tension was great and made it a really enjoyable watch.

Harry Potter & The Deathly Hallows - Part 1

Part 1 begins as Harry, Ron and Hermione set out on their perilous mission to track down and destroy the secret to Voldemort's immortality and destruction—the Horcruxes. On their own, without the guidance of their professors or the protection of Professor Dumbledore, the three friends must now rely on one another more than ever. But there are Dark Forces in their midst that threaten to tear them apart.

At this point, the Harry Potter movies are a lot like Pixar movies. They are automatics. Sure, you might be disappointed with certain aspects of them as fans, but they all are still awesome. This one is probably the best made one out of the entire franchise. If just felt more seriously done than the others. At times I forgot that this was about a fantasy world and what not. Their was a couple of times where the pacing slowed down a little more than I would want it to, but it also wasn't as anti-climactic when "Part 1" ended like I was afraid it would be. And even with the slow paced moments, the movie did not feel like you are sitting there for 2 1/2 hours. The cover a lot of ground and hit the floor running right from the start.

Does it really matter if I recommend this or not? If you are a fan - you will see it. If you haven't seen any of the others yet - you won't. I really enjoyed this movie and simply cannot wait to see the finale of this amazing franchise.

Skyline

In the sci-fi thriller Skyline, strange lights descend on the city of Los Angeles, drawing people outside like moths to a flame where an extraterrestrial force threatens to swallow the entire human population off the face of the earth.

Holy nosedive, Batman!!! This movie had a very simple premise. Aliens invade. Humans fight back. Not that tough of a concept. Somehow they royally botched it though. It started out like Independence Day . . . . . turned in to Starship Troopers and ended like Cabin Fever. What is Cabin Fever? Exactly!!! For those of us tortured enough to see it, it was a horror movie that without about 10-15 minutes left it seemed as if the directors just kind of filmed what they wanted for their own senses of humor at that moment sans script. That is really the only way to describe how this huge turd ended. I just kind of sat there with my mouth wide open for a good 5 minutes after it was over.

I wouldn't recommend this movie to anyone. Actually, I'm wrong. You should see it. I want to have friends that have the same WTF feeling I have right now.

Fair Game

As a covert officer in the CIA's Counter-Proliferation Division, Valerie (Naomi Watts) leads an investigation into the existence of weapons of mass destruction in Iraq. Valerie's husband, diplomat Joe Wilson (Sean Penn), is drawn into the investigation to substantiate an alleged sale of enriched uranium from Niger. But when the administration ignores his findings and uses the issue to support the call to war, Joe writes a New York Times editorial outlining his conclusions and igniting a firestorm of controversy. Soon after, Valerie's covert status is reported by a high-profile Washington journalist. With her cover blown and her overseas contacts placed in mortal danger, Valerie is pushed to the breaking point as her career and private life collapse. After years serving the government, Valerie--a mother, a wife and a field officer with an impeccable record--now struggles to save her reputation, her career and her family.


I liked this movie alot. I was expecting one of those political suspense movies but got a political drama that turned in to a pretty powerful family drama with the wife and husband's reaction to how things played out. Both performances were great, the pacing was really good and it was done well enough that someone with zero interest in politics was still hooked by the movie. Those of you with interest in politics will probably like this movie even more.

I would definitely recommend people checking this movie out. It didn't open too wide, but its a good enough movie for the trip to the theaters.

Morning Glory

When hard–working TV producer Becky Fuller (McAdams) is fired from a local news program, her career begins to look as bleak as her hapless love life. Stumbling into a job at "Daybreak" (the last–place national morning news show), Becky decides to revitalize the show by bringing on legendary TV anchor Mike Pomeroy (Ford). Unfortunately, Pomeroy refuses to cover morning show staples like celebrity gossip, weather, fashion and crafts – let alone work with his new co–host, Colleen Peck (Keaton), a former beauty queen and longtime morning show personality who is more than happy covering morning "news." As Mike and Colleen clash, first behind the scenes and then on the air, Becky's blossoming love affair with fellow producer, Adam Bennett (Wilson) begins to unravel – and soon Becky is struggling to save her relationship, her reputation, her job and ultimately, the show itself.

This movie is formula in every way. And even though I heard nothing but the worst reviews/buzz going in, I kind of enjoyed it. I thought that the three main characters were all very real. I fully bought in to Rachel McAdams trying so hard character and found myself rooting for her to pull it all off. There was good chemistry/banter between all the morning show on screen talent and behind the scenes talent.

I would recommend people checking this out. Its not nearly as bad as everyone made it out to be and there are much worse things that you could be seeing at theaters.

For Colored Girls

For Colored Girls brings to the screen Ntozake Shange's Obie Award-winning play, a poetic exploration of what is to be of color and a female in this world.

I knew just from the opening credits scene that this movie would be nothing more than background noise while doing chores around the house. I love the character of Madea in Tyler Perry's movies. I watch them and try to get through the crazy over dramatic stories and just enjoy the laughs. Once you take that character and the laughs away, the drama is just waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay too much. In this movie, you would think that Tyler Perry had some sort of a meeting with Nicholas Sparks and Woody Allen on how to have way too many characters/stories going on and all of them with massive hardships.

I wouldn't recommend this movie to anyone. Unless you have a need to be depressed and need inspiration to jump off a bridge.

Due Date

Peter Highman (Robert Downey Jr.) is an expectant first-time father whose wife's due date is a mere five days away. As Peter hurries to catch a flight home from Atlanta to be at her side for the birth, his best intentions go completely awry when a chance encounter with aspiring actor Ethan Tremblay (Zach Galifianakis) forces Peter to hitch a ride with Ethan--on what turns out to be a cross-country road trip that will ultimately destroy several cars, numerous friendships and Peter's last nerve.

This is one of those movies where a track record leads to funny movies not being funny enough. Todd Phillips was doomed the second that Hangover was that funny. No matter what he churned out after that, there was no way he would be able to capture the same level or top the level of hilarity in that movie. I have always liked this guys movies. Old School is probably one of my favorite comedies of all time and Road Trip is one of those under the radar movies that I will still laugh my a$$ off watching parts of randomly on cable. All of that being said, I still enjoyed Due Date. The two guys played very well off of each other and there were some huge laughs. Unfortunately, I expected a lot more laughs and most of the really good stuff was ruined by the trailer.

Again, this isn't a bad movie. Its super short, there are huge laughs, and I definitely enjoyed it. Just be warned to not have your expectations as high as I did and you can avoid being disappointed.

Unstoppable

Unstoppable is about a runaway train carrying a cargo of toxic chemicals. The film pits an engineer and his conductor in a race against time. They're chasing the runaway train in a separate locomotive and need to bring it under control before it derails on a curve and causes a toxic spill that will decimate a town.

This was a fun, popcorn movie. You don't have to think at all. You just enjoy the ride . . . . . no pun intended. Its short. Its paced well once you get past the initial character introductions. Its got great tension even though you know damn well how the whole thing is going to play out. You really enjoy the banter between the two.

I would absolutely recommend people checking this movie out. Its not like its going to win best picture or anything, but it is simple entertainment and a great trip to the movies.

Megamind

Megamind is the most brilliant super–villain the world has ever known... and the least successful. Over the years, he has tried to conquer Metro City in every imaginable way – Each attempt, a colossal failure thanks to the caped superhero known as Metro Man, until the day Megamind actually defeats him in the throes of one of his botched evil plans. Suddenly, the fate of Metro City is threatened when a new villain arrives and chaos runs rampant, leaving everyone to wonder: Can the world's biggest mind actually be the one to save the day?


I'm kind of torn here. I liked this movie. I actually liked it alot. But I can't help but feel somewhat disappointed because I usually LOVE these movies. The voices were great (although Brad Pitt ended up being pretty pointless), the animation was great. The music was awesome!!! I just found myself not completely enveloped in the characters and story like I usually am. And I really can't put my finger on why. Was I in a bad mood when watching it? Maybe I'll watch it again. Am I actually starting to grow up and get over animated movies? OH DEAR LORD, I HOPE NOT!!!


Again, it's a great and fun movie. I liked it alot. I would absolutely recommend that adults and kids check this out. I just can't for the life of me figure out why I didn't love it.

Conviction

Conviction is the inspirational true story of a sister's unwavering devotion to her brother. When Betty Anne Waters' (Hilary Swank) older brother Kenny (Sam Rockwell) is arrested for murder and sentenced to life in 1983, Betty Anne, a Massachusetts wife and mother of two, dedicates her life to overturning the murder conviction. Convinced that her brother is innocent, Betty Anne puts herself through high school, college and, finally, law school in an 18 year quest to free Kenny. With the help of best friend Abra Rice (Minnie Driver), Betty Anne pours through suspicious evidence mounted by small town cop Nancy Taylor (Melissa Leo), meticulously retracing the steps that led to Kenny's arrest. Belief in her brother - and her quest for the truth - pushes Betty Anne and her team to uncover the facts and utilize DNA evidence with the hope of exonerating Kenny.

Don't get me wrong. This is a great movie and an even greater story. The performances were great across the board. Unfortunately, I just felt that this was one of those movies that was blatantly going for the heartstrings instead of really making you connect with the characters. I also never thought I would complain about something like this, but the movie at just under 2 hours was actually too short. It felt as if they flew through the 18 year journey too fast.

Even with the knocks against the movie, I wouldn't tell people to refrain from seeing it. Its still a good watch. I just felt like they could have made the movie better instead of trying to make the audience cry.

Saw 3D

As a deadly battle rages over Jigsaw's brutal legacy, a group of Jigsaw survivors gathers to seek the support of self-help guru and fellow survivor Bobby Dagen, a man whose own dark secrets unleash a new wave of terror...

This movie is the same as the others. They have the really weak storyline playing out with jigsaw's 700th apprentice by this point. There are random traps for no apparant reason outside of pushing the limits of gore. They also went out of there way for 3D gore scenes.

If you liked the others, you will like this one . . . . and there is something wrong with you. Outside of that I wouldn't recommend this movie to anyone and really hope this franchise is done.

Stone

As parole officer Jack Mabry (De Niro) counts the days toward a quiet retirement, he is asked to review the case of Gerald "Stone" Creeson (Norton), in prison for covering up the murder of his grandparents with a fire. Now eligible for early release, Stone needs to convince Jack he has reformed, but his attempts to influence the older man's decision have profound and unexpected effects on them both. Stone skillfully weaves together the parallel journeys of two men grappling with dark impulses, as the line between lawman and lawbreaker becomes precariously thin. Set against the quiet desperation of an economically ravaged community and the stifling brutality of a maximum security prison, this tale of passion, betrayal and corruption examines the fractured lives of two volatile men breaking from their troubled pasts to face uncertain futures.


This movie had two phenomenal actors in it (with a truly horrible actress). It had a pretty simple storyline. It could have been a decent watch. Unfortunately, the director fell in love with really lame single camera dramatic shots where we are shown a ton of deep in thought shots of the characters. I'm guessing we were supposed to be really deeply involved in what they were thinking and what not. I wasn't. I couldn't have cared less about any of these characters. There was no hook whatsoever. And this made the overdramatic camera work beyond annoying.


I wouldn't really recommend anyone bothering to see this. I felt like I pretty much wasted away 2 hours of my life that I can never get back.

Paranormal Activity 2

Made for about $15,000, Paranormal Activity became a box office sensation as it earned $194 million worldwide.

The first movie was one of the creepiest movie going experiences ever. It stuck with me for awhile. When I heard about the sequel I figured it would be total garbage a la The Blair Witch Project 2. How would they remotely be able to recapture that psychological creepiness? Shockingly, they did. The answer is involve a toddler and SPOILER ALERT . . . . . have this movie take place side by side the first one with the two characters from the first one in this as well. The timeline of this movie takes place before, during and after the first one. It's got the same freaky build up, the same scanning the screen feeling for things going wrong and the same quick scene frak outs as the first one. The only knock that I can make on this movie is that they cast someone that I have seen in acting roles before as the mom. It took away from the whole "did this really happen feeling".

I would absolutely recommend this to anyone who enjoyed the first one. You will surprisingly not be disappointed.

Hereafter

Hereafter tells the story of three people who are touched by death in different ways. George (Matt Damon) is a blue-collar American who has a special connection to the afterlife. On the other side of the world, Marie (Cecile De France), a French journalist, has a near-death experience that shakes her reality. And when Marcus, a London schoolboy, loses the person closest to him, he desperately needs answers. Each on a path in search of the truth, their lives will intersect, forever changed by what they believe might--or must--exist in the hereafter.

I'm not sure if it was that I had low expectations for this or not, but I ended up really liking it. I liked how there were three completely seperated stories that came together. I liked the rotating through them during the whole movie making the paths crossing that much more enjoyable. I liked the three very believable performances from Matt Damon, the french woman and the kid. I really liked the tsunami effects in the opening scene. That was some amazing stuff.

I would definitely recommend people checking this out. I feel that every other Clint Eastwood movie is good. Mystic River was amazing. Changeling not so much. Gran Torino was awesome. Invictus not so much. Ecen though this movie isn't remotely as good as Mystic River or Gran Torino, this movie is one of Clint's better efforts.

You Will Meet A Tall Dark Stranger

Just as the characters seem to be drawing towards resolutions of their problems, they learn there are no easy ways out. In fact, amid all their disappointments, it may only have been their fantasies that have kept them going. Through the stories of the characters in "You Will Meet a Tall Dark Stranger" Woody Allen explores the human need to elude life's adversities by nurturing illusions.

I gave this movie the 20 minute lithmus test and I didn't even make it to 15 minutes. This is yet another of the whiny, too much going on Woody Allen movies. I didn't care about any of the characters or their problems and will never bother watching the rest of this. I really wish that Woody Allen could find it in himself to go back to doing comedies. Outside of maybe one or two movies in the last 10-15 years of his follow this same template of annoyance and too much across the board.

I wouldn't recommend anyone checking this out . . . . . . unless you are a fan of Woody Allen's movies like this. If that's the case - go right ahead and enjoy.

Red

Frank (Bruce Willis), Joe (Morgan Freeman), Marvin (John Malkovich) and Victoria (Helen Mirren) used to be the CIA's top agents – but the secrets they know just made them the Agency's top targets. Now framed for assassination, they must use all of their collective cunning, experience and teamwork to stay one step ahead of their deadly pursuers and stay alive. To stop the operation, the team embarks on an impossible, cross-country mission to break into the top-secret CIA headquarters, where they will uncover one of the biggest conspiracies and cover-ups in government history.

This movie was fun. Lots of great action scenes and tongue in cheek dialogue. The premise is entertaining and the cast sells it very well. I just felt like that they held back too much. It could have had more action. It could have been more tongue in cheek. And the pace could have been much better. This movie really shouldn't have felt as long as it did.

I'd lukewarmly recommend this movie. It's a fun watch but just could have been better.

Jackass 3D

Johnny Knoxville and his buddies are up to their daredevil comic antics again. And this time they're coming at ya' in 3D.

This movie is just like the others and the tv show. When it is the funny gags, there are few things that make me laugh harder. The high five, jet stream, midget bar fight and electric avenue bits made me belly laugh. Tears were streaming down my face. Unfortunately, the other half is filled with some of the grossest stuff I've ever seen. The shitting, peeing, sweat drinking and penis play are things that I would love to not have in my memory forever. Especially with the 3D and the slow motion. Some of that stuff is life scarring. A perfect example of the clash is the porta potty bungee bit. Hilarious stunt and priceless watching the look on the dude's face is more than funny enough. Then you find out that it's filled with feces and it starts flying all over the place.

Regardless, I fully recommend this to those of you who have enjoyed the others. The rest of you should stay as far away as possible.

Never Let Me Go

Kathy (Carey Mulligan), Tommy (Andrew Garfield) and Ruth (Keira Knightley) live in a world and a time that feel familiar to us, but are not quite like anything we know. They spend their childhood at Hailsham, a seemingly idyllic English boarding school. When they leave the shelter of the school and the terrible truth of their fate is revealed to them, they must also confront the deep feelings of love, jealousy and betrayal that threaten to pull them apart.

I am shocked at how much I enjoyed this movie! I'm sure that thinking I was seeing one of those pride & prejudice type movies. I had no clue that this powerful character drama has a sci-fi premise in a old english like setting. It was like that movie The Island taking place in that movie The Village with awesome performances. Put that all together and I was so unexplainably intrigued from beginning to end. I had every intention of giving this bad boy the 20 minute test and it not passing. Instead, I spent the rest of my day making sure I saw the whole movie.

I would definitely recommend you checking this out if you have the chance. I could see this getting a lot of recognition come award time.

Waiting For Superman

For a nation that proudly declared it would leave no child behind, America continues to do so at alarming rates. Despite increased spending and politicians' promises, our buckling public—education system, once the best in the world, routinely forsakes the education of millions of children. Oscar®—winning filmmaker Davis Guggenheim ("An Inconvenient Truth") reminds us that education "statistics" have names: Anthony, Francisco, Bianca, Daisy, and Emily, whose stories make up the engrossing foundation of "Waiting for 'Superman.'" As he follows a handful of promising kids through a system that inhibits, rather than encourages, academic growth, Guggenheim undertakes an exhaustive review of public education, surveying "drop—out factories" and "academic sinkholes," methodically dissecting the system and its seemingly intractable problems. However, embracing the belief that good teachers make good schools, Guggenheim offers hope by exploring innovative approaches taken by education reformers and charter schools that have—in reshaping the culture—refused to leave their students behind.

This documentary on how screwed up the public school system is exactly what you would expect. It's not something I would recommend watching if you are already questioning your child's education. When they went in to detail about the system and union flaws, I was very happy to have thrown in the towel in regards to teaching.

I would recommend people checking this out if they were interested in it. It's a decent watch for a documentary and is definitely eye opening to anyone who is unaware of how screwed up the system is.

Secretariat

Based on the remarkable true story, "Secretariat" chronicles the spectacular journey of the 1973 Triple Crown winner. Housewife and mother Penny Chenery (Diane Lane) agrees to take over her ailing father's Virginia-based Meadow Stables, despite her lack of horse-racing knowledge. Against all odds, Chenery--with the help of veteran trainer Lucien Laurin (John Malkovich)--manages to navigate the male-dominated business, ultimately fostering the first Triple Crown winner in 25 years and what may be the greatest racehorse of all time.

This movie is exactly what you would expect. It's got the textbook build up with the textbook hurdles and successes. John Malkovich is very entertaining as the quirky trainer. It's a good sports underdog movie . . . . except it's about horse racing. There is really only so excited that I am able to get about horse racing.

I'd lukewarmly recommend this movie. If this were about most other sports I probably would have loved it. It's a good movie but just pretty dull subject matter.

The Social Network

On a fall night in 2003, Harvard undergrad and computer programming genius Mark Zuckerberg sits down at his computer and heatedly begins working on a new idea. In a fury of blogging and programming, what begins in his dorm room soon becomes a global social network and a revolution in communication. A mere six years and 500 million friends later, Mark Zuckerberg is the youngest billionaire in history... but for this entrepreneur, success leads to both personal and legal complications.

This was an amazing movie. The story telling was top notch with the back and forth between litigation and how they ended up there. The direction was great as always. David Fincher and Chris Nolan are easily the two most automatic directors in the business today. The acting was awesome. Jesse Eisenberg should be nominated for an oscar and I'm not excited for the Spider Man reboot after getting a look at Andrew Garfield. Even Justin Timberlake was great as an actor in this movie. Granted, there were numerous times where the talkling was too fast or too nerdy for me to fully follow what was happening, but I didn't care because I was so dialed in to the story. It really captures society as we know it today and made me that much prouder for NOT having a Facebook.

I would absolutely recommend everyone checking out this movie. It should end up getting nominated for a bunch of awards in a couple of months and looks to make my Top Ten list as well.

Life As We Know It

Holly Berenson (Katherine Heigl) is an up-and-coming caterer and Eric Messer (Josh Duhamel) is a promising network sports director. After a disastrous first date, the only thing they have in common is their dislike for each other and their love for their goddaughter, Sophie. But when they suddenly become all Sophie has in the world, Holly and Messer are forced to put their differences aside. Juggling career ambitions and competing social calendars, they'll have to find some common ground while living under one roof.

This movie is one of those definition of formula movies. You saw the trailer . . . . . .well then you know every step that this movie is going to take. That being said, I still really enjoyed the movie. The chemistry was legit and you bought in to the life changes that were put on them. And its very hard for me to say this because I tend to find Katherine Heigl beyond annoying. She essentially plays the same role that she has played in every movie.

I would actually recommend people checking this one out. Its not a must see and is totally predictable in every way but I still liked it and didn't feel like I was wasting my time at all.

My Soul To Take

In the sleepy town of Riverton, legend tells of a serial killer who swore he would return to murder the seven children born the night he died. Now, 16 years later, people are disappearing again. Has the psychopath been reincarnated as one of the seven teens, or did he survive the night he was left for dead? Only one of the kids knows the answer. Adam "Bug" Heller (Max Thieriot) was supposed to die on the bloody night his father went insane. Unaware of his dad's terrifying crimes, he has been plagued by nightmares since he was a baby. But if Bug hopes to save his friends from the monster that's returned, he must face an evil that won't rest... until it finishes the job it began the day he was born.

This movie was a total waste. Good looking serial killer. Old school kill sequences. However, they didn't spend a single second building a story. They just kind of blurted it out and ran around killing people for a while. With the slightest ounce of substance this movie could have been a decent throwback to the serial killer movies of old. Unfortunately, they really didn't care enough to bother.


I really wouldn't recommend anyone waste their time watching this. It's not remotely worth it in any way whatsoever.

Case 39

In Case 39, family services social worker Emily Jenkins (Renée Zellweger) thinks she has seen it all... until she meets 10-year old Lilith Sullivan (Jodelle Ferland) and the child's cruel and dangerous parents. Her worst fears are confirmed when the parents try to harm Lily, their only daughter. Frightened for her life, Emily enlists the help of Detective Mike Barron (Ian McShane) and takes Lily in while she continues the search for the perfect foster family. Just as it seems as though Lily is on her way to a more loving home, under the guidance of Emily and psychiatrist (Bradley Cooper), dark forces surrounding this young girl come to light and, little do they know, their attempts to protect her will only bring on greater horror.

I'm really confused by how little fanfare this movie got. It seems like there is a crazily overmarketed horror/"thriller" coming out every other week. I see them all and maybe one out of five ends up being worth the time. Then there is this movie, which is barely advertised at all. I didn't even know about this movie until about a week before it opened. Even more shockingly, this movie was one of the rare "thrillers" that actually delivered. The kid is creepy. The story build up is good and there are LEGIT actors in this. How in the blue hell was this kept so on the down low?

I would definitely recommend that "thriller" fans check this out. Its one of the better offerings in that genre for a while.

Nowhere Boy

Imagine... John Lennon's childhood. Liverpool 1955: a smart and troubled fifteen year-old is hungry for experience. In a family full of secrets, two incredible women clash over John: Mimi, the buttoned-up Aunt who raised him, and Julia, the prodigal mother. Yearning for a normal family, John escapes into the new and exciting world of rock n' roll where his fledgling genius finds a kindred spirit in the teenage Paul McCartney. Just as John begins his new life, tragedy strikes. But a resilient young man finds his voice - and an icon explodes into the world.

This is another one of those just kind of there movies. There really is not much to write about it at all. Its not too good. Its not too bad. Its just there. There are a couple of cool connections shown on how the Beatles started and I had high hopes for the kid playing John Lennon after his turn in Kick-Ass, but there really wasn't much to the movie.

I wouldn't really recommend anyone bothering to check this out. Its really not worth the time or money. You'd probably be better off just waiting for it to randomly show up on cable.

Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps

Shia LaBeouf stars with Michael Douglas, who'll reprise his Gordon Gekko role. Langella will play Lewis Zabel, an old-time broker who mentors LaBeouf's character, a young Wall Street broker. When Gekko comes out of prison, he essentially has to redefine himself, redefine his character, he's looking for that second chance. LaBeouf portrays Jake Moore, who is the fiancé of Gekko's daughter, played by Carey Mulligan; Josh Brolin as the head of an investment bank; and Susan Sarandon as Jake's mother.

Maybe its just how not into the financial or economy world I am, but I was bored out of my mind watching this. It was a very long two hours with the characters either going bla bla bla bla or crying. Seriously. They were either talking about a bunch of stuff that I simply don't care enough to understand or crying about the backstabbing that was going on. I've always liked Michael Douglas and I'm a big Shia LaBeouf fan, but I just couldn't get into this movie at all.

I really wouldn't recommend people checking this movie out . . . . . . unless the state of the economy or day trading is up your alley. I have no interest in that stuff whatsoever so this movie was a huge snoozefest for me.

Legend Of The Guardians

Acclaimed filmmaker Zack Snyder makes his animation debut with the fantasy family adventure "Legend of the Guardians: The Owls of Ga'Hoole," based on the beloved books by Kathryn Lasky. The film follows Soren, a young owl enthralled by his father's epic stories of the Guardians of Ga'Hoole, a mythic band of winged warriors who had fought a great battle to save all of owlkind from the evil Pure Ones. While Soren dreams of someday joining his heroes, his older brother, Kludd, scoffs at the notion, and yearns to hunt, fly and steal his father's favor from his younger sibling. But Kludd's jealousy has terrible consequences--causing both owlets to fall from their treetop home and right into the talons of the Pure Ones. Now it is up to Soren to make a daring escape with the help of other brave young owls. Together they soar across the sea and through the mist to find the Great Tree, home of the legendary Guardians of Ga'Hoole--Soren's only hope of defeating the Pure Ones and saving the owl kingdoms.

The animation in this movie was phenomenal. The aerial stuff made the 3D actually matter more than it usually does. Unfortunately, the story was beyond convoluted. I had no clue what they were talking about most of the time. It was like an animated version of Lord Of The Rings with how in depth the story was. Go read the above synopsis above and you'll completely understand what I'm saying here. All I kept asking myself is how in the blue hell kids would be able to follow this.

I wouldn't really recommend anyone checking this out. Even with how great the animation is, the story is way too much to be able to just enjoy the movie.

You Again

Successful PR pro Marni (Kristen Bell) heads home for her older brother's (Jimmy Wolk) wedding and discovers that he's marrying her high school arch nemesis (Odette Yustman), who's conveniently forgotten their problematic past. Then the bride's jet-setting aunt (Sigourney Weaver) bursts in and Marni's not-so-jet-setting mom (Jamie Lee Curtis) comes face to face with her own high school rival. The claws come out and old wounds are opened in this crazy comedy that proves that not all rivalries are forever.

This movie is exactly what you would expect from the trailer. There are no surprises. You know damn well how its going to play out before you even sit down. There are some good laughs scattered throughout. Thats really about it. Oh, there is one more thing. This movie has been at the forefront of the Betty White hype push yet she really isn't in the movie that much at all. What's that about?

I'd lukewarmly recommend people checking this one out. There are better comedies out there than this completely formula movie.

Catfish

In late 2007, filmmakers Ariel Schulman and Henry Joost sensed a story unfolding as they began to film the life of Ariel's brother, Nev. They had no idea that their project would lead to the most exhilarating and unsettling months of their lives. A reality thriller that is a shocking product of our times, "Catfish" is a riveting story of love, deception and grace within a labyrinth of online intrigue.

For the record, this movie is not scary in any way. Its not thrilling in any way. The advertising is totally false . . . . . . except for the disturbing part. It was very, very disturbing. My initial reaction to this is that this is exactly what I've always thought was wrong about facebook. I can't really go into too much detail without giving the movie away, but it is a very psychologically upsetting movie. Its also one of those movies that people are either going to totally love or totally hate and think its stupid. I loved it. It felt very real and believable throughout the movie and the way that it was filmed in both style and build up was very catchy and kept me beyond intrigued until the end. Its not something that I'll ever watch again, but it was a major eye opener.

I would definitely recommend everyone seeing this but ask them to keep an open mind and don't rush to judgement about whether the movie was good or not. Wait a while and let it digest so that you can really take in just how disturbing it was.

Easy A

After a little white lie about losing her virginity gets out, a clean cut high school girl (Emma Stone) sees her life paralleling Hester Prynne's in "The Scarlet Letter," which she is currently studying in school – until she decides to use the rumor mill to advance her social and financial standing.

I thought this movie was great. All of the characters were entertaining (especially the parents!!!) and Emma Stone has a very bright future in front of her. The movie was very well written and witty throughout. It was full of 80s pop culture references. John Hughes would be so proud. The movie also felt very real and made you really get in to the whole how hard it is to be in high school thing.

I would definitely recommend people checking this movie out. Its got lots of huge laughs and more than worth your time.

Alpha & Omega

What makes for the ultimate road trip? Hitchhiking, truck stops, angry bears, prickly porcupines and a golfing goose with a duck caddy. Just ask Kate and Humphrey, two wolves who are trying to get home after being taken by park rangers and shipped halfway across the country. Humphrey is an Omega wolf, whose days are about quick wit, snappy one-liners and hanging with his motley crew of fun-loving wolves and video-gaming squirrels. Kate is an Alpha: duty, discipline and sleek Lara Croft eye-popping moves fuel her fire. Humphrey's motto – make 'em laugh. Kate's motto – I'm the boss. And they have a thousand miles to go.Back home rival wolf packs are on the march and conflict is brewing. Only Kate and Humphrey can restore the peace. But first, they have to survive each other.

This was a watchable kids movie. Unlike most animated movies that are just as entertaining for the adults, this one was blatantly aimed more at the kids. There are some good laughs for the adults, but without younger children to enjoy this you will find yourself asking why you are watching it.

I would definitely recommend this movie to those with younger kids. Its short and worth the visit. Those of you grown up animated movie fans - be warned that this one isn't really made for you.

Devil

A group of people trapped in an elevator realize that the devil is among them.

That's really it for the synopsis. This movie is super short and that pretty much sums it up. The movie felt like a Tales From The Crypt episode. It was very watchable but I feel like they could have easily scared the hell out of more but held back. The trailer was more terrifying than the movie. Its watchable . . . . . especially because its like a hour and 15 minutes long. They keep you interested in what is going on. I just feel like they pulled their punches big time.

I would sort of recommend people checking this out. Its not nearly as scary as expected, but is a short, watchable visit to theaters.

The Town

Doug MacRay (Ben Affleck) is an unrepentant criminal, the de facto leader of a group of ruthless bank robbers who pride themselves in stealing what they want and getting out clean. With no real attachments, Doug never has to fear losing anyone close to him. But that all changed on the gang's latest job, when they briefly took a hostage--bank manager, Claire Keesey (Rebecca Hall). Though they let her go unharmed, Claire is nervously aware that the robbers know her name...and where she lives. But she lets her guard down when she meets an unassuming and rather charming man named Doug...not realizing that he is the same man who only days earlier had terrorized her. The instant attraction between them gradually turns into a passionate romance that threatens to take them both down a dangerous, and potentially deadly, path.

This was an exellently well crafted movie. I kind of got that Heat or The Departed vibe from watching the trailer and was very excited to see the movie. While the movie wasn't necessarily on par with the two aforementioned movies, it was still an excellent story that was told in perfect fashion. Factoring in the part where this was directed by Ben Affleck and that just makes it that much more impressive. The performances across the board were great. Being familiar with Boston and how much of a part it plays in the story made it that much better.

I would definitely recommend everyone checking this movie out. Its the way story build up should be done and a great ride.

Resident Evil: Afterlife

In a world ravaged by a virus infection, turning its victims into the Undead, Alice (Milla Jovovich), continues on her journey to find survivors and lead them to safety. Her deadly battle with the Umbrella Corporation reaches new heights, but Alice gets some unexpected help from an old friend. A new lead that promises a safe haven from the Undead takes them to Los Angeles, but when they arrive the city is overrun by thousands of Undead - and Alice and her comrades are about to step into a deadly trap.

Why do they keep making these? I had actually lost count and had to ask around to find out that this was the fourth installment of this "franchise". I'm guessing it picked up right where the third one went off. I had no clue what the hell was going on because I clearly didn't care about the third one. I just kind of accepted that there were numerous versions of Milla Jovovich. It was tough to accept seeing as how one of her is painful enough. Side note - I still can't watch her without hearing her say multipass. Anywho, the movie is garbage. The whole franchise is garbage. The only thing that was a positive about this movie is that it is only the third movie out of all the "3D" movies that was made with the intention of it being 3D all along instead of that after the fact altering. You can totally tell the difference and there were some cool visual moments throughout the movie. But that really was all.

Hell no I wouldn't recommend anyone checking this out. I want them to stop making these. Its ridiculous that this franchise has more movies that Spider-Man or Iron Man or even Tyler Perry's Why Did I Get Married franchises.

The Last Exorcism

When he arrives on the rural Louisiana farm of Louis Sweetzer, the Reverend Cotton Marcus expects to perform just another routine "exorcism" on a disturbed religious fanatic. An earnest fundamentalist, Sweetzer has contacted the charismatic preacher as a last resort, certain his teenage daughter Nell is possessed by a demon who must be exorcized before their terrifying ordeal ends in unimaginable tragedy. Buckling under the weight of his conscience after years of parting desperate believers with their money, Cotton and his crew plan to film a confessionary documentary of this, his last exorcism. But upon arriving at the already blood drenched family farm, it is soon clear that nothing could have prepared him for the true evil he encounters there. Now, too late to turn back, Reverend Marcus' own beliefs are shaken to the core when he and his crew must find a way to save Nell – and themselves – before it is too late.

I really liked this movie. You know how after the Blair Witch Project opened up so many movies tried to do the same mockumentary hand held camera approach and it was all over done and got beaten to death? Well, this one finally delivers just like The Blair Witch Project. Its super short, they establish legit doubts about exorcisms and what not, the camera angle approaches build up in creepiness, and then it culminates in a way that you are glued to the screen. Granted, I didn't really expect too much from this movie. Maybe that led to my enjoyment of it, but I still liked it alot.

I would definitely recommend people checking this out . . . . . if you enjoy movies like this. There is hand held camera throughout so avoid if that makes you naseuous. It also gets pretty grisly at the end so be warned.

Machete

The feature version of the trailer from Grindhouse finds Machete (Trejo) a renegade former Mexican Federale, roaming the streets of Texas after a shakedown from drug lord Torrez (Steven Seagal). Reluctantly, Machete takes an offer from spin doctor Benz (Fahey) to assassinate McLaughlin (Robert De Niro) a corrupt Senator. Double crossed and on the run Machete braves the odds with the help of Luz (Michelle Rodriguez), a saucy taco slinger, Padre (Cheech Marin) his "holy" brother, and April (Lindsay Lohan) a socialite with a penchant for guns. All while being tracked by Sartana (Jessica Alba), a sexy ICE agent with a special interest in the blade slinger.

I must tell the truth and say that I turned this movie off after 33 minutes. It wasn't that it was the worst thing I've ever seen. I just figured I had too many things to do other than continue watching it. This is yet another of those it is what it is movie. Its a 70s exploitation movie with crazy over the top gore, lame writing/acting and a grainy feel to the film itself. Machete kills anyone that gets in his way . . . . . in the nastiest way possible. For example, I turned it off shortly after he gutted some guy and used his intestines as a rope to jump out of a window and go two floors down.

My recommendation for this movie solely depends on if you like these kinds of movies. If you do - you will laugh and have a great time watching it. If you don't (or you are too busy like I was) you shouldn't bother with it.

Going The Distance

Erin's (Drew Barrymore) wry wit and unfiltered frankness charm newly single Garrett (Justin Long) over beer, bar trivia and breakfast the next morning. Their chemistry sparks a full-fledged summer fling, but neither expects it to last once Erin heads home to San Francisco and Garrett stays behind for his job in New York City. But when six weeks of romping through the city inadvertently become meaningful, neither is sure they want it to end. And while Garrett's friends, Box (Jason Sudeikis) and Dan (Charlie Day), joke about his pre-flight calorie cutting and his full-time relationship with his cell phone, they don't like losing their best drinking buddy to yet another rocky romance. At the same time, Erin's high-strung, overprotective married sister, Corrine (Christina Applegate), wants to keep Erin from heading down an all-too-familiar road. But despite the opposite coasts, the nay-saying friends and family, and a few unexpected temptations, the couple just might have found something like love, and with the help of a lot of texting, sexting and late-night phone calls, they might actually go the distance.


I really enjoyed this movie. It was one of the more funny and believable date movies to come out in a while. The chemistry worked. The supporting characters (especially Charlie Day) were awesome with the comedic support. It wasn't too long.


I'd definitely recommend people checking this out. The language might be a little bit crude, but this was one of the more unexpected fun times I've had at the theater in a while.

The American

As an assassin, Jack (Clooney) is constantly on the move and always alone. After a job in Sweden ends more harshly than expected for this American abroad, Jack retreats to the Italian countryside. He relishes being away from death for a spell as he holes up in a small medieval town. While there, Jack takes an assignment to construct a weapon for a mysterious contact, Mathilde (Reuten). Savoring the peaceful quietude he finds in the mountains of Abruzzo, Jack accepts the friendship of local priest Father Benedetto (Bonacelli) and pursues a torrid liaison with a beautiful woman, Clara (Placido). Jack and Clara's time together evolves into a romance, one seemingly free of danger. But by stepping out of the shadows, Jack may be tempting fate.

This is a stunning example of how false advertising can ruin a movie. The commercial for this looked great with tons of action and Clooney being all bad a$$. In the movie . . . . . none of this happened. There was one action scene that lasted about 2 minutes. Clooney could not have been less bad a$$ if he tried. He was actually more of a depressing bump on a log for most of the movie. The movie is not an action thriller whatsoever. Its actually more of an artsy independent movie and might have been enjoyable . . . . . . . if it was advertised as one.

I wouldn't really recommend too many people going to check this out. It ended up being a pretty big snoozefest due to misadvertising.

Takers

Takers revolves around a notorious group of criminals (Idris Elba, Paul Walker, T.I., Chris Brown, Hayden Christensen and Michael Ealy) who continue to baffle police by pulling off perfectly executed bank robberies. They are in and out like clockwork, leaving no evidence behind and laying low in between heists. But when they attempt to pull off one last job with more money at stake than ever before, the crew may find their plans interrupted by a hardened detective (Matt Dillon) who is hell-bent on solving the case.

This is literally an urban wannabe version of Heat. Heat happens to be one of my favorite movies of all time. Its one of those that I stop what I'm doing if I'm flipping through the channels and see that its on. Unfortunately, this wannabe urban version of it is just kind of there. Idris Elba is no Robert DeNiro. Matt Dillon is no Al Pacino. Chris Brown and T.I. aren't even actors! And the director comes nowhere near building the level of tension that Michael Mann did in Heat. Hell, most of the really cool scenes are taken straight after other heist movies. For example, the armored truck stuff . . . . been there done that in The Italian Job. And of course I have yet to address the biggest problem with this movie . . . . . or any movie he is in . . . . Hayden Christiansen. I hate him. The second I see him I get angry at how he destroyed everything I came to love about Star Wars.

I wouldn't really recommend anyone bothering checking this out. Its not that its bad. Its somewhat watchable but it is literally a knockoff of Heat and other heist movies.

Lottery Ticket

Kevin Carson (Bow Wow), a young man living in the projects, wins $370 million in a nationwide lottery. When his opportunistic neighbors discover he has the winning ticket in his possession, Kevin must survive their greedy and sometimes even threatening actions over a three-day holiday weekend before he can claim his prize.

I made it exactly 34 minutes in to this movie before pulling the plug. Ironically, I slightly laughed for the first time just before turning it off, but the everything before that was so just kind of there that the one laugh wasn't enough for me to keep watching. This movie is really nothing more than a wannabee Friday but without Chris Tucker. Toss around the fact that Friday would have sucked without Chris Tucker and that would be why I pulled the plug on this bad boy.

I really wouldn't recommend anyone wasting their time with this wannabe retread. Its a total waste.

The Switch

Jennifer Aniston stars alongside Jason Bateman in this offbeat comedy as Kassie, a smart, fun-loving single woman who, despite her neurotic best friend Wally's (Bateman) objections, decides it's time to have a baby. Even if it means doing it by herself... with a little help from a charming sperm donor (Patrick Wilson). But, unbeknownst to her, Kassie's plans go awry because of a last-minute switch that isn't discovered until seven years later when Wally finally gets acquainted with Kassie's cute--though slightly neurotic--son.

This is one of those movies that I was confused about. I enjoyed it - mostly because of Jason Bateman and the kid - but the movie really is one of those just kind of there movies. Jennifer Aniston continues to play Rachel from Friends. Juliette Lewis is beyond annoying as the best friend. Jeff Goldblum is annoying and useless. But there was something about Jason Bateman and the kid and their connection that made me care where it was going even though you pretty much know from the trailer how its going to go.

I would lukewarmly recommend people checking this out. Its not a must see by any means but there are much worse things out there.

Pirahna 3D

Every year the population of sleepy Lake Victoria explodes from 5,000 to 50,000 for Spring Break; a riot of sun and drunken fun. But this year, there's something more to worry about than hangovers and complaints from local old timers. A new type of terror is about to be cut loose on Lake Victoria. After a sudden underwater tremor sets free scores of the prehistoric man-eating fish, an unlikely group of strangers must band together to stop themselves from becoming fish food for the area's new razor-toothed residents.

Holy no shame, Batman! This movie features the most blatant nudity and insane gore I've seen since a 70s/80s B movie. It was crazy. I expected it to be gory, but not THIS gory. I expected there to be nudity, but not THAT much nudity. This is the R-est of R movies I've seen in a while. There was really nothing that they held back on. The only thing that made this movie enjoyable is that it was supposed to be like this. The thing about these movies is that they don't try to be something they're not. Its a lame ass movie about killer fish. Everything is blatantly over the top and it ends being enjoyable/laughable because of that . . . . . as long as you can handle the gore. There is one scene with the fish in particular that had be howling with laughter. Beyond gross - but so campy and funny.

I would recommend this movie to anyone who enjoys campy horror movies like this. Its a truly horrible movie but they all knew that making it. Enjoy the schlock if you can.

Centurion

AD 117. The Roman Empire stretches from Egypt to Spain, and East as far as the Black Sea. But in northern Britain, the relentless onslaught of conquest has ground to a halt in face of the guerrilla tactics of an elusive enemy: the savage and terrifying tribes known as the Picts. Quintus, sole survivor of a Pictish raid on a Roman frontier fort, marches north with General Virilus' legendary Ninth Legion, under orders to wipe the Picts from the face of the earth and destroy their leader Gorlacon. But when the legion is ambushed on unfamiliar ground, and Virilus taken captive, Quintus faces a desperate struggle to keep his small platoon alive behind enemy lines, evading remorseless Pict pursuers over harsh terrain, as the band of soldiers race to rescue their General, and to reach the safety of the Roman frontier.

This movie is opening up extremely limited. Thats because it pretty much is a giant turd. The preview made it seem like it might be somewhat watchable for a Roman empire period piece and what not. It isn't. Its easily a direct to DVD fluff piece. Its the same old story and the battles are just about showing as much gore as possible. I couldn't even force myself to finish the movie because I was bored out of my mind.

I wouldn't recommend that anyone bother wasting their time on this. Its probably not going to be playing at too many theaters near you anyway. This is a good thing.

Nanny McPhee Returns

Nanny McPhee appears at the door of a harried young mother, Mrs. Isabel Green (Maggie Gyllenhaal), who is trying to run the family farm while her husband is away at war. But once she's arrived, Nanny McPhee discovers that Mrs. Green's children are fighting a war of their own against two spoiled city cousins who have just moved in and refuse to leave. Relying on everything from a flying motorcycle and a statue that comes to life to a tree-climbing piglet and a baby elephant who turns up in the oddest places, Nanny McPhee uses her magic to teach her mischievous charges five new lessons.


I'll admit that I actually really enjoyed the first Nanny McPhee. It was a quality family movie with morals for the kids and some pretty decent laughs. This one was kind of over the top and they took away the moral magic and replaced it with actual magic. Once that cutesy part was gone, the movie kind of ended up being blah.


I wouldn't really recommend anyone checking this out. Even those of you desperate for something to do with your kids. This is a pretty big waste of your time and money.

Vampires Suck

Vampires Suck is a comedy about contemporary teen angst and romance movies. Becca, an anxious, non-vampire teen, is torn between two boys. Before she can choose, Becca must get around her controlling father, who embarrasses Becca by treating her like a child. Meanwhile, Becca’s friends contend with their own romantic issues – all of which collide at the prom.


This is another one of those lame-a$$ spoof movies. I beg of them to stop making 4-5 of these a year. Let some time go by and get better material and maybe there might be more than two laughs in the whole movie . . . . if there are even two. This one didn't have anything in the first 25 minutes to make WW and I care enough to waste any more time. The plug was happily pulled.


I wouldn't recommend that anyone bother with this juicy turd. Its a complete and total waste of time.

The Expendables

The Expendables is a hard-hitting action/thriller about a group of mercenaries hired to infiltrate a South American country and overthrow its ruthless dictator. Once the mission begins, the men realize things aren’t quite as they appear, finding themselves caught in a dangerous web of deceit and betrayal. With their mission thwarted and an innocent life in danger, the men struggle with an even tougher challenge – one that threatens to destroy this band of brothers.


This movie is exactly what you would expect it to be. Its straight up testosterone on the screen. Big guys. Big guns. Lots of explosions. Horrible dialogue. Weak a$$ story. Lots of fighting. I loved it. It was a total 80s action movie throwback. The scene with Stallone, Willis and Schwartzenneger is hysterical. The fact that they have Stone Cold Steve Austin and Randy Couture have a big fight one on one is a total shout out to the WWE/UFC fans. The best part of the movie is the chemistry between all of these action actors. You can tell that they probably had a LOT of fun making this movie and it shows throughout.


I would definitely recommend people who were interested in this movie checking it out. If you want action - this movie couldn't deliver more.

Scott Pilgrim Vs. The World

Meet charming and jobless Scott Pilgrim (Michael Cera). A bass guitarist for garage band Sex Bob-omb, the 22-year-old has just met the girl of his dreams...literally. The only catch to winning Ramona Flowers (Mary Elizabeth Winstead)? Her seven evil exes are coming to kill him.

Let me just state for the record before proceeding that this is one of the most ridiculous, silly, over the top movies I have ever seen. That being said, this movie was so ridiculous, silly and over the top that I ended up really enjoying it. Its NOT a good movie at all. I would never recommend this to anyone as a good movie. I liked it because of how not good it was. Michael Cera plays the same damn character that he has 10 times already. The story is ridiculous. The batman like fight words throughout were insane. The dialogue was totally straight from friends sitting around bs-ing. Yet, all of that mushed together and thrown on the big screen was so bad that I liked it.

Again, I wouldn't blatantly recommend that anyone watch this. Its a bad movie. But if you are like me and can derive joy from something so bad that it ends up being good - you should go check this out.

Step Up 3D

New York's street dancing underground comes alive in the third installment of the "Step Up" franchise as the raw, passion-fueled culture goes global. A tight-knit group of street dancers, including Luke (Rick Malambri) and Natalie (Sharni Vinson), team up with NYU freshman Moose (Adam Sevani), and find themselves pitted against the world's best breakdancers in a high-stakes showdown that will change their lives forever.


This movie was such a letdown after the second one. I have gotten over my shock at how much I enjoyed the second one. I believe its still one of Stinka's top 3 of all time. The dancing was fun, you kind of cared about the characters and it had that underdog story firing on all cylinders. This one not so much. It was all very forced with no effort in to any of the above things. It was basically just 3 or 4 big dances that they just wanted to get to. You only care about one character who was carried over from the second one, but it keeps going back and forth about how much he mattered.

I wouldn't really recommend anyone bothering to check this out. It was very forced, scattered, and the dance scenes weren't even that impressive. Go watch Step Up 2 The Streets instead.