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Following the critically acclaimed global smash hit X-Men: Days of Future Past, director Bryan Singer returns with X-Men: Apocalypse. Since the dawn of civilization, he was worshipped as a god. Apocalypse, the first and most powerful mutant from Marvel’s X-Men universe, amassed the powers of many other mutants, becoming immortal and invincible. Upon awakening after thousands of years, he is disillusioned with the world as he finds it and recruits a team of powerful mutants, including a disheartened Magneto (Michael Fassbender), to cleanse mankind and create a new world order, over which he will reign. As the fate of the Earth hangs in the balance, Raven (Jennifer Lawrence) with the help of Professor X (James McAvoy) must lead a team of young X-Men to stop their greatest nemesis and save mankind from complete destruction.
I will say first that I liked this movie more than I thought I would. I had pretty low expectations based on the trailers because it looked like they were making the same mistakes with the first X-Men trilogy. Too many mutants. Making Magneto a secondary villain. And marketing wise - showing Jennifer Lawrence in human form much more than the blue Mystique form was annoying the hell out of me. And all three of those things definitely did bother me about the movie, but compared to Last Stand (aka X-Men 3), this movie at least had a story instead of rambling along and just throwing some mutants on the screen. In fact, it might have had too much story. This movie was 2 1/2 hours long plus all the previews. And you felt it. The story of Apocalypse had to be developed/explained. Then they had to get you up to date on where the mutants we are familiar with were. Then they had to introduce you to the new ones. At one point - the bad guys were just chilling on a mountain top for a good half hour of the movie so the story could play out . . . . . and then you got the crazy and chaotic conclusion with all the mutants fighting.
I would still recommend this movie to people even though it sounds like I had mostly negative things to say. It wasn't nearly as smart or good as First Class or Days Of Future Past, but it was still a good watch and brought some good mutants into the fray for moving forward with the franchise.
Russell Crowe (Gladiator) and Ryan Gosling (The Big Short) star in Silver Pictures’ action comedy The Nice Guys, from director Shane Black (Kiss Kiss Bang Bang). The Nice Guys takes place in 1970s Los Angeles, when down-on-his-luck private eye Holland March (Gosling) and hired enforcer Jackson Healy (Crowe) must work together to solve the case of a missing girl and the seemingly unrelated death of a porn star. During their investigation, they uncover a shocking conspiracy that reaches up to the highest circles of power.
I have always been a fan of Shane Black's movies. Especially the ones that he writes and directs them. He has a great talent of creating chemistry between characters with endless witty banter back and forth that you leave the theater thinking that you are old friends with these people. The chemistry between Crowe and Gosling was off the charts and entertaining as hell. There were a couple of times with the story where you would ask yourself where the hell was this going but then you would not care because you were enjoying these two so much. Especially Gosling. His character was hysterical.
I would definitely recommend people checking this out. Its very entertaining, has great pacing and the characters chemistry is definitely worth the time and full of laughs.
Now that Mac (Rogen) and Kelly Radner (Byrne) have a second baby on the way, they are ready to make the final move into adulthood: the suburbs. But just as they thought they’d reclaimed the neighborhood and were safe to sell, they learn that the new occupants next door are a sorority even more out of control than Teddy (Efron) and his brothers ever dreamed of being. Tired of their school’s sexist, restrictive system, the unorthodox ladies of Kappa Nu have decided to start a house where they can do whatever the hell they want. When Shelby (Moretz) and her sisters, Beth (Kiersey Clemons) and Nora (Beanie Feldstein), find the perfect place just off campus, they won’t let the fact that it’s located on a quiet street stand in their way of parties as epic as the guys throw. Forced to turn to the one ex-neighbor with the skills to bring down the new Greeks next door, the Radners—alongside best friends Jimmy (Ike Barinholtz) and Paula (Carla Gallo)—bring in charismatic Teddy as their secret weapon. If he can infiltrate the sorority and charm his way through it, the thirtysomethings will shutter the Kappas’ home. But if they think that their neighbors are going down without a fight, they have severely underestimated the power of youthful ingenuity and straight-up crazy.
I think that I might have enjoyed this one more than the first one. Without the need for character introductions and what not, they jumped right to the laughs and it made the movie better overall. There were a couple of moments in this where I was completely belly laughing. These actors play so perfectly well off of each other and I think that there is a super bright future for Beanie Feldstein as she stole pretty much every scene that she was in.
I would definitely recommend people checking this movie out. It was full of laughs. Definitely raunchy and times and very drug use centric so be warned but it was very funny.
In the animated comedy, The Angry Birds Movie, we'll finally find out why the birds are so angry. The movie takes us to an island populated entirely by happy, flightless birds – or almost entirely. In this paradise, Red (Jason Sudeikis), a bird with a temper problem, speedy Chuck (Josh Gad), and the volatile Bomb (Danny McBride) have always been outsiders. But when the island is visited by mysterious green piggies, it’s up to these unlikely outcasts to figure out what the pigs are up to.
When I first heard that they were doing this movie, my first thought was that they are about 2-3 years too late. Then I wondered if the app/game was really worth turning into a movie. I'm not saying that the movie was great or must see but I will admit that it was not too late to make the movie as the game and all the birds quirks stuck with the adults that played it and the kids are still very much into it. I will also admit that it was worth turning into a movie. It actually gave you more of a background to the birds whole story than the game ever did.
I would sort of recommend people checking this out. It's not a must see by any means but it was a pretty decent watch and the nieces I took to see it loved it. It's a decent family trip to the movies to kick off the summer.
In the real-time, high stakes thriller Money Monster, George Clooney and Julia Roberts star as financial TV host Lee Gates and his producer Patty, who are put in an explosive situation when an irate investor who has lost everything (Jack O'Connell) forcefully takes over their studio. During a tense standoff broadcast to millions on live TV, Lee and Patty must work furiously against the clock to unravel the mystery behind a conspiracy at the heart of today's fast-paced, high-tech global markets.
This was a very enjoyable and well done movie. The pacing was perfect and that is very necessary for a movie like this. It pretty much hit the ground running, did minimal story/character building because it wasn't that necessary and doing it on the fly would make the movie more intriguing anyway. Sure there are many points throughout where you question the validity of something like this happening but if you just let go and enjoy the ride it was a great, tense story. It's also a shining example of why I don't do any sort of investing or stock trading and probably never will.
I would definitely recommend people checking this out. It was a very enjoyable watch with a perfect running time to keep you on the edge of your seat and wanting to know how it will play out.
Marvel’s Captain America: Civil War finds Steve Rogers leading the newly formed team of Avengers in their continued efforts to safeguard humanity. But after another incident involving the Avengers results in collateral damage, political pressure mounts to install a system of accountability, headed by a governing body to oversee and direct the team. The new status quo fractures the Avengers, resulting in two camps—one led by Steve Rogers and his desire for the Avengers to remain free to defend humanity without government interference, and the other following Tony Stark’s surprising decision to support government oversight and accountability.
WOW!!! Marvel has done it yet again. This movie was awesome. The philosophical differences on a system of accountability (which is the main story) was phenomenally established and developed. It really made you think and understand both sides and will cause many people to debate which side they are on. Each of the heroes got plenty of screen time and moments to shine both action wise and story wise. The new characters were excellently introduced and held their own. Honestly, they stole most of the scenes they were in with already established characters. There were several moments whether it was an action scene or a big reveal that had me and the rest of the audience saying oh my god out loud. The pacing was so good that when they got up to the huge fight between everyone I was shocked that two hours had pretty much flown by. There really only is one knock I would make is that this felt like a middle movie that should be continuing but there are no other Captain America movies scheduled as of now and the way the story goes without spoilers wouldn't really make sense carrying over to the next Avengers movie which isn't for two years. Just seemed weird.
I would absolutely recommend everyone checking this out. It was an amazing movie and not just from a comic book standpoint. It was an awesome all around movie.
Mother's Day is the latest star studded ensemble comedy from director Garry Marshall ("Pretty Woman," "Valentine's Day"). Bringing together Jennifer Aniston, Kate Hudson and Julia Roberts along with Jason Sudeikis, it's a celebration of mothers everywhere. This big-hearted comedy invites us all to enjoy the laughter, tears and love as three generations come together in the week leading up to Mother's Day.
Holy crap this movie was all over the place! I know that these movies have all the intersecting stories that come together but this one was just too much. There was so much stuff crammed into the four separate families that when they did intersect or crossover it was total chaos with too much stories. Adding to this was the two old ladies sitting behind us giving a play by play just made the whole movie crazier and more laughable.
I wouldn't recommend people bothering with this movie. It's way too muddled with overstuffed family sitcom storylines and feels like silly car accidents happening over and over again.
It’s been more than 10 years since our last appointment at Calvin’s Barbershop. Calvin (Ice Cube) and his longtime crew, including Eddie (Cedric the Entertainer), are still there, but the shop has undergone some major changes. Most noticeably, our once male-dominated sanctuary is now co-ed. The ladies bring their own flavor, drama and gossip to the shop challenging the fellas at every turn. Despite the good times and camaraderie within the shop, the surrounding community has taken a turn for the worse, forcing Calvin and our crew to come together to not only save the shop, but their neighborhood.
Not really sure that another sequel to this franchise was necessary. It's not that the movie was bad. It was a decent watch and pretty much more of the same from the other entries. And they added to it the important message of everyone just needing to get along and stop the violence.
I would somewhat recommend people checking this out. Maybe it was a good idea to use this franchise for a new generation and to deliver the intended message, but it really is one of those movies that is just sort of there.
Keegan-Michael Key and Jordan Peele, a.k.a. the hugely popular comedy duo Key & Peele, star as Clarence and Rell, two cousins who live in the city but are far from streetwise. When Rell’s beloved kitten, Keanu, is catnapped, the hopelessly straight-laced pair must impersonate ruthless killers in order to infiltrate a street gang and retrieve the purloined feline. But the incredibly adorable kitten becomes so coveted that the fight over his custody creates a gang war, forcing our two unwitting heroes to take the law into their own hands.
This movie was pretty much exactly what you would think it was from the trailer. Some pretty good laughs but overall a huge waste of time. The cat's cuteness and the two guys playing parts out of place can only go so far. I think that Key & Peele are hilarious and they do their best but this is really stuff made more for skit shows than a full length movie.
I wouldn't recommend anyone bothering to see this movie. It's not worth the time or money. I really just saw it so that I could get out of the house for a little bit. Otherwise, this would have fallen though the cracks - rightfully so.
Green Room is a brilliantly crafted and wickedly fun horror-thriller starring Patrick Stewart as a diabolical club owner who squares off against an unsuspecting but resilient young punk band. Down on their luck punk rockers The Ain't Rights are finishing up a long and unsuccessful tour, and are about to call it quits when they get an unexpected booking at an isolated, run-down club deep in the backwoods of Oregon. What seems merely to be a third-rate gig escalates into something much more sinister when they witness an act of violence backstage that they weren't meant to see. Now trapped backstage, they must face off against the club's depraved owner, Darcy Banker (Stewart), a man who will do anything to protect the secrets of his nefarious enterprise. But while Darcy and his henchmen think the band will be easy to get rid of, The Ain't Rights prove themselves much more cunning and capable than anyone expected, turning the tables on their unsuspecting captors and setting the stage for the ultimate life-or-death showdown.
This movie was a pretty good premise with a seriously claustrophobic vibe that they tried to capitalize on to make the movie super intense. It worked at times but at times completely failed which was disappointing. I really want to love this movie and I ended up thinking that it was pretty decent instead. Not sure if I let expectations get in the way or if it just could have been better. It was crazy violent and gruesome at points but the suspense could have definitely been more intense.
I would somewhat recommend this movie for people. Its absolutely not a must see. It's a decent watch for horror movie/suspense movie fans but some of the stuff is really pretty gruesome.
Long before the evil Queen Ravenna (Theron) was thought vanquished by Snow White’s blade, she watched silently as her sister, Freya (Blunt), suffered a heartbreaking betrayal and fled their kingdom. With Freya’s ability to freeze any enemy, the young ice queen has spent decades in a remote wintry palace raising a legion of deadly huntsmen—including Eric (Hemsworth) and warrior Sara (Chastain)—only to find that her prized two defied her one demand: Forever harden your hearts to love. When Freya learns of her sister’s demise, she summons her remaining soldiers to bring the Magic Mirror home to the only sorceress left who can harness its power. But once she discovers Ravenna can be resurrected from its golden depths, the wicked sisters threaten this enchanted land with twice the darkest force it’s ever seen. Now, their amassing army shall prove undefeatable…unless the banished huntsmen who broke their queen’s cardinal rule can fight their way back to one another.
This movie was all pomp and circumstance with no substance. Lots of over the top effects, scenery and costumes but not much else. Considering the quality of the actors and actresses in the film, this was really disappointing. There really isn't even anything else to say regarding this movie.
I wouldn't recommend any wasting their time with this. It really is nothing more than a huge waste.
The sci-fi project, set in present day, follows a father and son who are forced into going on the run when the eight-year-old boy develops some kind of extraordinary power.
I really enjoyed this movie. It just had an awesome feel about it. It jumped right in without any explanation about why the boy is special or why they are on the run but you dont care. Its filmed in a way that you are totally hooked without all the development and what not. Loved that. Its that kind of feel that made me fall in love with movies in the first place. It takes you on a ride and you fully enjoy it even though you cant put your finger on why. Add to that how simple it was for what is pretty much a sci fi movie with no special effects and that just makes me appreciate this film more.
I would absolutely recommend people checking this movie out. It is a very great watch with such a natural hook due to storytelling simplicity that most movies massively miss the target on.
The story of the right man in the wrong body. In a last-ditch effort to stop a diabolical plot, a dead CIA operative’s memories, secrets and skills are implanted into an unpredictable and dangerous death-row inmate in hopes the he will complete the operative’s mission.
This ended up being a pretty good movie. The problem is that it took way too long to get there. Kevin Costner was actually pretty good playing a character that he tends not to. The story was good enough. The pacing was just atrocious with a lot of unnecessary character development for the first 45 minutes to an hour if the movie.
I would somewhat recommend people checking this movie out. Its not a must see by any means. Its a decent watch but does take a while to get there.
Strap in. Hardcore Henry is one of the most unflinchingly original wild-rides to hit the big screen in a long time: You remember nothing. Mainly because you’ve just been brought back from the dead by your wife (Haley Bennett). She tells you that your name is Henry. Five minutes later, you are being shot at, your wife has been kidnapped, and you should probably go get her back. Who’s got her? His name’s Akan (Danila Kozlovsky); he’s a powerful warlord with an army of mercenaries, and a plan for world domination. You’re also in an unfamiliar city of Moscow, and everyone wants you dead. Everyone except for a mysterious British fellow called Jimmy (Sharlto Copley.) He may be on your side, but you aren’t sure. If you can survive the insanity, and solve the mystery, you might just discover your purpose and the truth behind your identity. Good luck, Henry. You’re likely going to need it…
I get the premise of the movie since Point Of View games are so huge. But that's really all this was - a clever premise. The movie was off the wall absurd with everything that went on. The action being first person ended up making it all too choppy. The fight scenes ended up looking silly and annoying. The movie was pretty much crap.
I wouldn't recommend anyone wasting their time with this choppy garbage. Stick to just playing the video games instead of watching movie versions of them.
Directed by Jon Favreau, based on Rudyard Kipling’s timeless stories and inspired by Disney’s classic animated film, The Jungle Book is an all-new live-action epic adventure about Mowgli (newcomer Neel Sethi), a man-cub who’s been raised by a family of wolves. But Mowgli finds he is no longer welcome in the jungle when fearsome tiger Shere Khan (voice of Idris Elba), who bears the scars of Man, promises to eliminate what he sees as a threat. Urged to abandon the only home he’s ever known, Mowgli embarks on a captivating journey of self-discovery, guided by panther-turned-stern mentor Bagheera (voice of Ben Kingsley), and the free-spirited bear Baloo (voice of Bill Murray). Along the way, Mowgli encounters jungle creatures who don’t exactly have his best interests at heart, including Kaa (voice of Scarlett Johansson), a python whose seductive voice and gaze hypnotizes the man-cub, and the smooth-talking King Louie (voice of Christopher Walken), who tries to coerce Mowgli into giving up the secret to the elusive and deadly red flower: fire.
The animated version of The Jungle Book was one of my favorite movies growing up. I would watch it all the time, so I was a little bit skeptical about a "live action" version of this movie. I'm happy to say that I was wrong because this turned out to be great. They pretty much stuck to the story and didn't make any massive tweaks or changes. They even worked in some of the classic songs from the original. The CGI on the animals was incredible and really made several scenes amazing to watch. The only problem with this movie is that with the animals looking so lifelike that a lot of the scenes where they are aggressive are going to be absolutely terrifying for younger viewers.
The Jungle Book was a great watch with amazing effects. It did a great job of translating from the animated version. Just be careful bringing young ones to see this because they will be scared several times throughout.
My Big Fat Greek Wedding 2, the long-awaited follow-up to the highest-grossing romantic comedy of all time featuring Nia Vardalos, who stars alongside the entire returning cast of favorites, the film reveals a Portokalos family secret that will bring the beloved characters back together for an even bigger and Greeker wedding.
I thought the original movie was pretty damn funny. But that was like fifteen years ago and I really didn't remotely see the need for this sequel. That being said, it was pretty damn funny and had some huge laughs. But in all honesty - it was really just a redo of the first one and adding another generation to the family.
If you liked the original, you will certainly enjoy this one too. It's got plenty of laughs and family comedy. If you never saw the original, you should . . . . And then wait like 15 years and watch this one and laugh all over again.
Melissa McCarthy (Bridesmaids, The Heat) headlines The Boss as a titan of industry who is sent to prison after she’s caught for insider trading. When she emerges ready to rebrand herself as America’s latest sweetheart, not everyone she screwed over is so quick to forgive and forget.
I find Melissa McCarthy absolutely hysterical. I have always been a huge fan of hers and have never walked away disappointed in anything she did except Tammy, the last movie that her and her husband wrote and he directed. That was the only reason I was a little worried about this movie. Those worries were obliterated about five minutes in when I had already laughed more than allof Tammy. I thought this movie was hysterical. McCarthy had great chemistry with Kristen Bell and her interactions with the children had me dying.
I would absolutely recommend people check this movie out. Its totally formula but still filled with laughs. If you like Melissa McCarthy there is no way you won't like this movie.
Miracles from Heaven is based on the incredible true story of the Beam family. When Christy (Jennifer Garner) discovers her 10-year-old daughter Anna (Kylie Rogers) has a rare, incurable disease, she becomes a ferocious advocate for her daughter’s healing as she searches for a solution. After Anna has a freak accident, an extraordinary miracle unfolds in the wake of her dramatic rescue that leaves medical specialists mystified, her family restored and their community inspired.
Wow!!! This was quite the heart string pulling movie. I have never been someone that could be accused of being a man of faith. I believe in certain things but don't really believe in too much and definitely don't wear it on my sleeve or keep it at the forefront of my brain. I thought that this would be one of those bible thumping type of movies. Not that I am dissing those but just that they are not usually my cup of tea. But I decided to check this one out and I'm actually glad I did. It was a very good movie that didn't overly rely on the faith thing to the point of being a church infomercial. It was a good movie, with good acting - especially by Jennifer Garner. And you couldn't help but get choked up at several points during the movie.
Didn't think I would say this but I would definitely recommend that people check this movie out. It was a very enjoyable watch and lights even the smallest of flames in people with little belief in faith like myself.
Fearing the actions of a god-like Super Hero left unchecked, Gotham City’s own formidable, forceful vigilante takes on Metropolis’s most revered, modern-day savior, while the world wrestles with what sort of hero it really needs. And with Batman and Superman at war with one another, a new threat quickly arises, putting mankind in greater danger than it’s ever known before.
Where should I start? I thought the movie was okay. Not great. Not the worst. But okay and parts of it were actually very good. That being said - I went into this movie with expectations of total garbage. So that definitely helped my thoughts on the movie. If I would have gone into this with Marvel movie expectations I would be off the charts ranting about how bad it was. There were definitely things that were good. The movie was actually great all around for like the first 45 minutes. Believe it or not - Ben Affleck was actually really good as the elder version of Batman. Jeremy Irons as Alfred was awesome. The build of philosophical differences between the two superheroes started off really well. Then it just kind of fell off the tracks. Pretty much once the grossly over acted Lex Luthor showed up the movie was all over the place. It came back together when Batman and Superman actually fought. That stuff was great. But then that ended so cheesy and the movie was pretty much crap after that with Zack Snyder's directing style becoming off the charts annoying.
Marketing sidebar - they pretty much showed you every a-ha moment that would get the crowd all excited in the trailer. You pretty much see the whole movie through the ads. No clue why DC did that. Also - if you have your whole DC universe launching off of this you don't use this as a launching point? No mention of Suicide Squad which is coming out in a couple of months? That's just dumb. It's as if they don't have faith in their movies and are so programmed to reboots or repackaging that they don't want connections between the movies.
I doubt that my recommendation will influence whether or not anyone would see it. You were either seeing it or not regardless. My advice could not be stronger though to keep your expectations low for it and maybe you will come out thinking it was okay or good.
Risen is the epic Biblical story of the Resurrection, as told through the eyes of a non-believer. Clavius (Joseph Fiennes), a powerful Roman Military Tribune, and his aide Lucius (Tom Felton), are tasked with solving the mystery of what happened to Jesus in the weeks following the crucifixion, in order to disprove the rumors of a risen Messiah and prevent an uprising in Jerusalem.
Eh. That's really all I have to say about this bad boy. These movies are not and never have been my cup of tea. Outside of Passion Of The Christ, I really have never been into movies about Jesus. They all just seem like snoozefests that I would be forced to watch in religion class when I was younger and would struggle to stay awake in the uncomfortable folding chairs. This movie was really no different for me.
I wouldn't really recommend this to anyone unless they are really devout Catholics and heard from other devout Catholics that they should see it. I was pretty much tuned out for most of the movie.
After the earth-shattering revelations of Insurgent, Tris must escape with Four and go beyond the wall enclosing Chicago. For the first time ever, they will leave the only city and family they have ever known in order to find a peaceful solution for their embroiled city. Once outside, old discoveries are quickly rendered meaningless with the revelation of shocking new truths. Tris and Four must quickly decide who they can trust as a ruthless battle ignites beyond the walls of Chicago which threatens all of humanity. In order to survive, Tris will be forced to make impossible choices about courage, allegiance, sacrifice and love.
I am a fan of this franchise and read all the books. This movie was a decent watch but it was just another set up for the actual story. Just like the part ones of the final Harry Potter, Hunger Games and Twilight, this was just fluff while you wait another year to actually see the story end. They definitely put more money into this one and it looked better across the board with lots of extra special effects but that is just to make you enjoy the fluffy set up since the story is not going to be completed yet.
I would obviously recommend this movie to anyone that is a fan of the franchise. It's more of the same and is again a decent watch but the movie ultimately doesn't go anywhere since this easily could have been trimmed down to be the first 45 - 60 minutes of the full final chapter.
Of the film, J.J. Abrams says: "The idea came up a long time ago during production. We wanted to make it a blood relative of Cloverfield. The idea was developed over time. We wanted to hold back the title for as long as possible." It reportedly follows a girl who, after losing consciousness in a car accident, wakes up in an underground cellar with a man who tells her that the outside world has perished in a nuclear attack.
JJ Abrams is officially this generation's Stephen Spielberg. I know he didn't direct this, but its just that anything he is involved in turns out to be a great ride. This movie was no different. The shrouded in secrecy marketing approach (textbook JJ Abrams at this point) helped to make the viewers not really know what this movie was about. That became one of the best parts because as you were watching you really had no idea where this was going to go. And due to how the majority of it took place in an underground bunker with tight confines and what not it led to a non-stop level of suspense where the viewer was pretty much on edge the whole time. And then the conclusion just keeps you there even more. I can't really say too much without giving it all away but I didn't fully realize how intense the movie was as a whole until it was over and I was sore or exhausted when I went to get up because I was so tense the whole movie.
I would definitely recommend people checking this movie out. It was a great watch. I am sure that there will be people that will knock it for lack of realism at certain points but that is where I say that this is a movie and you need to let go of some of that stuff to enjoy a ride like this one.
The sequel to the worldwide smash hit Olympus Has Fallen, a non-stop, suspenseful action thriller that delivers high-octane excitement through a heightened sense of authenticity. The visceral intensity springs from a timely premise: after the British Prime Minister passes away, his funeral becomes a target of a terrorist organization to destroy some of the world’s most powerful leaders, devastate the British capital, and unleash a terrifying vision of the future. The only hope of stopping it rests on the shoulders of the President of the United States (Aaron Eckhart) and his formidable Secret Service head (Gerard Butler), and an English MI-6 agent (Charlotte Riley) who rightly trusts no one. Morgan Freeman also stars as the Vice President of the United States.
This is for the most part the same as the original. The only thing that made this one better was that it took place throughout London instead of just inside the White House. It's a wannabe Die Hard and succeeds in terms of crazy action and shootouts. But nothing will ever be as good as Die Hard.
I would recommend people checking this out if they are fans of these kinds of action movies. Turn off your brain and enjoy the adrenaline ride for 90 minutes. If you are looking for something with substance, this is not that movie.
The modern mammal metropolis of Zootopia is a city like no other. Comprised of habitat neighborhoods like ritzy Sahara Square and frigid Tundratown, it’s a melting pot where animals from every environment live together—a place where no matter what you are, from the biggest elephant to the smallest shrew, you can be anything. But when optimistic Officer Judy Hopps (Ginnifer Goodwin) arrives, she discovers that being the first bunny on a police force of big, tough animals isn’t so easy. Determined to prove herself, she jumps at the opportunity to crack a case, even if it means partnering with a fast-talking, scam-artist fox, Nick Wilde (Jason Bateman), to solve the mystery.
This was a very fun movie. Lots of great characters to love. Lots of humor and symbolism for the parents to enjoy just as much as the kids. Most importantly, it had a great message to the children about being able to be whatever it is you want to be if you set your mind to it.
I would absolutely recommend this movie to everyone. I loved it. My old teenage kids loved it. My young nieces loved it. Thumbs up all around.
An adaptation of journalist Kim Barker’s wartime memoir, "The Taliban Shuffle." The story recounts Barker’s experiences covering conflicts in Afghanistan and Pakistan. It's said to be a dark comedy dealing with Barker's fish-out-of-water experience and the challenges of being a woman in wartime Afghanistan and Pakistan.
This was a great story and I thought Tina Fey was perfectly cast for it. It was a good autobiographical story and was very well paced. My only knock against it is that it's was marketed as a comedy and it really wasn't. The movie was much more of a character drama with some funny lines here and there.
The movie was a pretty good watch and I would recommend people checking it out. Just don't expect the laugh out loud comedy that all the ads would lead you to believe.
A family lives an idyllic existence abroad until a tragic accident takes the life of their young son. The inconsolable mother learns of an ancient ritual that will bring him back to say a final goodbye. She travels to an ancient temple, where a door serves as a mysterious portal between two worlds. But when she disobeys a sacred warning to never open that door, she upsets the balance between life and death.
I expected this to be another corny horror movie that had no business being made. I was surprised and wrong. This movie had a good story and build up kind of like The Ring or The Grudge. There were plenty of jump causing scares. You cared enough about the people effected. And most importantly, they actually didn't drop the ball at the end like most of these movies do.
I am not saying this movie is great but it's much better than I expected and I would recommend people looking for a good scary or creepy movie check this out. It ended up being a pretty good watch.
In Triple 9, a crew of dirty cops is blackmailed by the Russian mob to execute a virtually impossible heist. The only way to pull it off is to manufacture a 999, police code for “officer down”. Their plan is turned upside down when the unsuspecting rookie they set up to die foils the attack, triggering a breakneck, action-packed finale filled with double-crosses, greed and revenge.
This was a pretty good dirty cop movie. The cast was awesome and the back and forth between the team members and the lack of trust playing out developed slowly but surely keeping you hooked throughout the movie.
I would recommend people checking this out. It's a fun and tightly paced ride with a really good collection of actors.
In this spectacular action-adventure inspired by the classic mythology of Egypt, the survival of mankind hangs in the balance as an unexpected mortal hero Bek (Brenton Thwaites) undertakes a thrilling journey to save the world and rescue his true love. In order to succeed, he must enlist the help of the powerful god Horus (Nikolaj Coster-Waldau) in an unlikely alliance against Set (Gerard Butler), the merciless god of darkness, who has usurped Egypt's throne, plunging the once peaceful and prosperous empire into chaos and conflict. As their breathtaking battle against Set and his henchmen takes them into the afterlife and across the heavens, both god and mortal must pass tests of courage and sacrifice if they hope to prevail in the epic final confrontation.
Wow. This was garbage. Even the usual production value of movies like this were garbage. No special effects or set production could save this. How were these actors in this? Total crap.
I would definitely not recommend anyone waste a single minute watching that. Again - this was crap.
When feisty medical student Gabby Holland moves in next door to perennial ladies’ man Travis Shaw, it sends them both on a romantic journey neither ever dreamed possible. Travis has always believed a serious relationship with a woman would cramp his easygoing lifestyle, while Gabby is all set to settle down her long-term boyfriend—until an irresistible attraction between the unlikely couple upends both of their well-planned lives. After a whirlwind courtship, Gabby and Travis wed and build a family together, making every decision hand-in-hand until one of them is forced to make the most important choice of their life alone. A poignant and life-affirming celebration of love, marriage and family that explores the most heart-wrenching question of all: how far would you go to keep the hope of love alive?
This was a textbook Nicholas Sparks movie. Unlikely love story where just when everything seems too good to be true, something majorly dramatic traumatic happens and heartstrings are pulled. This one was more watchable than I thought it would be and the heartstrings were not pulled too much which made the movie a decent watch.
I would lukewarmly recommend this movie to people. It wasn't bad but it wasn't great. It's just kind of floating inbetween.
A zombie outbreak has fallen upon the land in Jane Austen’s classic tale of the tangled relationships between lovers from different social classes in 19th century England. Feisty heroine Elizabeth Bennet (Lily James) is a master of martial arts and weaponry and the handsome Mr. Darcy (Sam Reilly) is a fierce zombie killer, yet the epitome of upper class prejudice. As the zombie outbreak intensifies, they must swallow their pride and join forces on the blood-soaked battlefield.
The version I watched was a bootleg with choppy sound, but I really don't think it would have mattered. This movie was just a time period variation of a zombie movie and it was pretty blah. Part of the allure of the zombie stuff is the thought of it actually happening so putting it in this time period takes that away and leaves you with no hook. It's just boring.
I wouldn't recommend anyone bothering with this movie. I'm usually a fan of zombie stuff but this movie really is just kind of there.
Based upon Marvel Comics’ most unconventional anti-hero, Deadpool tells the origin story of former Special Forces operative turned mercenary Wade Wilson, who after being subjected to a rogue experiment that leaves him with accelerated healing powers, adopts the alter ego Deadpool. Armed with his new abilities and a dark, twisted sense of humor, Deadpool hunts down the man who nearly destroyed his life.
This movie was awesome. It was the R rated comic book movie that everyone wanted. It mocked itself openly. It mocked comic books openly. It mocked Hollywood openly. It didn't take itself seriously and still delivered on every level. Great action. Great writing. Great back and forth story telling. Great acting since Ryan Reynolds was basically born to play this part. And there is the possibility of X-Men tie-ins too.
I absolutely recommend people checking this movie out. It is ALOT of fun. It's definitely a comic book movie for adults but it was awesome.
Set in New England circa 1630, The Witch follows a farmer who get cast out of his colonial plantation and is forced to move his family to a remote plot of land on the edge of an ominous forest rumored to be controlled by witches. Almost immediately, strange and unsettling things begin to happen-the animals turn violent, the crops fail, and one of the children disappears, only to return seemingly possessed by an evil spirit. As suspicion and paranoia mount, everyone begins to point the finger at teenage daughter Thomasin. They accuse her of witchcraft, which she adamantly denies...but as circumstances become more and more treacherous, each family member's faith, loyalty, and love will be tested in shocking and unforgettable ways.
Let me start by saying that this movie was filmed in a specific way that made you weirded out from the start. It was as if we were there and watching this family in their regular day to day life and should not be seeing what we were seeing. Not sure if that makes sense or not but it did give the movie a certain kind of allure to it. Unfortunately it failed to capitalize on that and the movie pretty much failed. There were definitely a few scary moments and lots of creepiness but the whole audience pretty much groaned in disappointment when the credits started.
I wouldn't recommend anyone seeing this. It was a great filming style but not much more than that.
The original 2001 film about a dimwitted male super-model turned wannabe spy earned $60.8 million worldwide. The beginning of the movie is set 10 years later, and Derek & Hansel are literally forgotten. Nobody even knows who they are, so they have to re-invent themselves. Stiller said that Will Ferrell's Mugatu would be back, if the actor is up for it. "If Will says yes, he definitely has to be a part of it. To me, Mugatu is one of the classic screen villains of all time."
This is definitely one of those did we really need a sequel to this movie situations. Zoolander was what it was - an SNL like skit idea that was expended to a movie. There are some good laughs but no real need to expand on this as a continuing story. There were some decent laughs throughout the movie but nothing that warrants a need to see it.
I wouldn't really recommend anyone bothering with this. It could have been worse but it wasn't all that good and ultimately there was just no need for a continuation to the Zoolander story.
A polar bear of many words, Norm’s greatest gripe is simple: there is no room for tourists in the Arctic. But when a maniacal developer threatens to build luxury condos in his own backyard, Norm does what all normal polar bears would do…he heads to New York City to stop it. With a cast of ragtag lemmings at his side, Norm takes on the big apple, big business and a big identity crisis to save the day.
This was one hell of a lame January animated movie release for the sole purpose of miling parents of their money on a holiday weekend. It was only 90 minutes long but still felt about 80 minutes too long.
I would not recommend anyone wasting their time with this. And for the record - my 10 year old niece said the same thing.
If you got hot and bothered by Christian Grey, wait until you get a load of Christian Black! Brought to you by Marlon Wayans and the comedy team behind the "A Haunted House" franchise, "Scary Movie," and "White Chicks," comes a parody like you've never experienced before. Get ready for an erotic spoof comedy as "Fifty Shades of Black" takes you through a maze of hard, rough, and pre-mature encounters from inside of Mr. Black's playroom.
This movie was awful. I've always managed to find something redeeming or laugh worthy in spoof movies. I've always been a big fan of Marlon Wayans. But this movie was just plain awful. I watched it with an ewwww face on pretty much the entire movie.
I wouldn't recommend anyone bothering with this. It was garbage and a total waste of time.
Jason Kelly (Zac Efron) is one week away from marrying his boss’s uber-controlling daughter, putting him on the fast track for a partnership at the law firm. However, when the straight-laced Jason is tricked into driving his foul-mouthed grandfather, Dick (Robert De Niro), to Daytona for spring break, his pending nuptials are suddenly in jeopardy. Between riotous frat parties, bar fights, and an epic night of karaoke, Dick is on a quest to live his life to the fullest and bring Jason along for the ride. Ultimately, on the wildest journey of their lives, “dirty” Grandpa and his uptight grandson discover they can learn from one another and form the bond they never had.
This movie had me dying. The comedy and dialogue was off the charts vulgar but was so damn funny. Robert DeNiro was hysterical and Zac Efron was also great at playing the straight guy. I really did not expect to enjoy this movie or laugh nearly as much as I did. One of DeNiro's better and funniest stuff in a while.
I'd absolutely recommend people checking this out. Again - very vulgar but still incredibly enjoyable.
