Opening July 1, 2009

This movie looks too cute. I really hope that it’s better than the second Ice Age movie. I thought that on was not well put together and the ‘re-populating the species’ was not a good thing for little kids. How do you explain to a little kid what that means? Let’s hope part 3, doesn’t have those kinds of surprises.




I’m so excited to see this movie. I love Johnny Depp as a bad guy. Wow. This is going to be good.

Review: Transformers: The Rise of the Fallen

Two years ago, I sat in a theater and watched Transformers. As exciting as the special effects were, the plot had holes big enough for Optimus Prime to drive through. So when it was time to go see the Transformers: The Rise of the Fallen, I was a bit nervous. I will say this much, the plot did have holes, but this time they weren’t as big. Maybe Bubble Bee could drive through them.

In the movie, they even stay that its 2 years later and Sam is going off to college on the East Coast. As he’s talking to his girlfriend, Mikaela, he gets the jacket out of the closet that he wore during the first movie. Something falls and it’s a piece of the ‘cube’! So you hadn’t been in your closet in 2 years? The jacket was in the front of the closet, and the piece was still there? But wait, here’s the crazy thing, the Decepticons are looking around the world for the piece. And when Sam finds it, it burns a hole in the floor and half of the house catches on fire, he doesn’t tell Bubble Bee or Optimus about the piece. He just gives it to his girlfriend and leaves for school. HUH? So many little things like that make you stop and scratch your head and go, WHAT?

Then there was the cursing. I wasn’t expecting the Transformers to have such foul mouths or be so raunchy. I just never expected to see a robot humping a girl’s leg or see a robot's testacies. Was that really necessary? The worst thing was when the twin robots, who were truly ethic (actually one kinda looked like Obama) said that they don’t do reading, “We’re not really down with that”. What? This movie truly isn’t for kids. If your child is under 15, don’t take them to see this movie. The sexual overlay and the bad language might have you answering questions that you aren’t ready to answer.

Was Transformers worth seeing? Yes, and you do have to see it on the big screen to get the full effect, but paying matinee will be a much better deal cause if you go at night, you might fall a sleep cause the movie is 2hrs and 3mins long. There will be a point where you’ll ask, is this movie over, yet? Please let this end! But you’ll enjoy it. I hope Transformers franchise isn’t like the X-Men movies. The first one was okay, the second one was really good and the third sucked. We’ll see.

Grade: B-

Opening June 26, 2009

This movie looks like a true tear jerker. Got to love that Abigail Breslin! She’s an amazing actress for someone who’s only 13. I really wish the Academy Awards would bring back the children’s Oscar. This girl deserves it!

Opening June 24, 2009

With any luck, Transformers: The Rise of the Fallen will be better than the first one. Yeah, I know I was one of the few people who didn’t like the movie. Most people who like the original movie wasn’t because of the plot but because of the special effects. Now don’t get me wrong the special effects where off the chain and I think part 2 should have some great ones too. But will it have a plot? That’s the real question.

Review: Year One

Every time I see the trailer for Year One, I really don’t laugh. I just look at it. So when I was given the opportunity to see the movie for free, I figured why not. I mean, I’m not spending any money so what’s a couple of hours? Damn, I was wrong.

First we all know that this couldn’t have been the first year of the Earth by no stretch of the imagination, but we’re going to let that go just for the fun of it. This movie had no plot at all. If it had nice special effects maybe that would be fine but with bad comedy on top of it…it was a waste of time. I think I would have rather watched paint dry.

You would think that with Jack Black and Michael Cera, it would be a funny movie. Jack Black played in some of the funniest movies in the last couple of years, School of Rock, Kung Fu Panda, King Kong (wait that was a comedy right?). Then you have the new guy, Michael Cera from Juno and Superbad. Plus, the movie is directed by Harold Ramis. This is the same genius behind National Lampoon's Vacation, Caddyshack and Analyze This. So how did this movie go so wrong?

Let’s look at a different way. How much do you really love Jack Black’s movies? You laughed a couple of times in School of Rock but did you really laugh? Did you talk to your friends about something he did or something the kids did? Then Michael Cera, does he play the same kind of guy in all of his movies? And if the last big movie that Harold Ramis directed was Analyze That in 2002, then maybe his humor is out of date.

Whatever the issues are, this movie is a true waste of time. I’m mad that I spent an hour and 45 minutes watching it. My friend asked me after it was over, “What was that?” All I could do was shrug my shoulders. I have no clue. Don’t pay for that movie. Don’t rent it; don’t wait for cable, wait until it comes on broadcast TV. The commercials will make it better ‘because you can change the channel!’ If you want to see a comedy about the beginning of time, rent Mel Brooks' History of the World: Part 1. A much better movie with a lot of laughs. Way, way better!

Grade: F -

Opening June 19, 2009

I love Sandra Bullock in romantic comedies. Two Weeks Notice is one of my favorite romantic comedies. I'm still laughing at her having to go potty in the people's RV. LOL She is so funny! I must say that I’m very excited to see The Proposal. I just hope it lives up to hype of her other comedies.




Year One is one of those movies that you just go to see if you need a good laugh. You know it’s not going to be really good but a couple of good laughs. To be honest, looking at the trailer doesn’t make me want to run and see it. There’s not a clip that makes me laugh or at least a good laugh. I say wait until matinee after it’s been out for 3 weeks. Don’t run to see it.

Game Time: Win Movie Passes!!

Let's play a game!!!
Win passes to see the sneak preview of Transformers. To win, answer the 10 questions below. The first 5 people with the most correct answers win passes for themselves and 3 friends to see the movie. Sorry, this game is only for people in the Triangle area. :( But soon I'll have something for the out of state readers.
The screening is 7pm on Monday, June 22nd @ Noth Hills Cinema.
Good Luck!!

All About Transformers

1 - How many Oscars was the 2007 Transformers nominated 4?

2 – Shia LaBeouf & Bernie Mac co-stared in two movies. Besides Transformers, what other movie where they in together?

3 – Which child actor did the voice for Jazz?

4 – Who directed the 2007 Transformer movies?

5 – Which Will Smith movie was Megan Fox was an extra in?
A – Bad Boys 2 B – Men in Black C – Independence Day

6 – Who makes the Transformer Toys?

7 – What planet do the Transformers come from?

8 – What year did the Transformers debut?
A – 1982 B – 1984 C – 1986

9 – Transformers is also a comic book. Which company publishes the comic?

10 – Which cable network airs the show, Transformers Animated?
A – Cartoon Network B – Nickelodeon C - Noggin

Good Luck. Please post below!

Review: The Taking of Pelham 1 2 3

Sitting in the theater waiting on The Taking of Pelham 123, I started thinking, “God, I hope this movie is good.” But it should be good since it stars Denzel Washington and John Travolta right? I mean, do they really ever make a bad movie? Two hours later, I have to say no, they haven’t yet. Now don’t get me wrong, this isn’t the best movie I’ve ever seen. Nor is it the best movie that Denzel and John have ever done, but it is a good movie.

The Taking is a remake of the 1974 movie of the same title. The original movie stared Walter Matthau, Robert Shaw, and Hector Elizondo. The plots of the movie were basically the same. A gang of highjackers take over a subway train with hostages and demand money for their safe return. The city has only 1 hour to get the highjackers 1 million dollars. In 2009, the highjackers asked for a little more, like 10 million. There were a few small differences, nothing major. Now I will admit, I haven’t seen the original yet. The people who have seen both movies, say that they prefer the original, but is that really shocking? How many remakes are better than original? Think on that one.

The movie is set in the “24” (Keifer Sutherland’s TV show) format, which you have to believe that all of this is possible in an hour. If you’ve ever been to New York, you know getting across town in less than an hour is a leap but hey, why not. You quickly let that go because you believe in the characters.

Overall, I will say the movie was good. I really enjoyed the action and the suspense. Now it’s not a big action movie like Terminator: Salvation or Transformers 2. If that’s what you’re looking for then you’ll be mad, but if you like a movie that makes you think, then The Taking of Pelham 1 2 3 is the one for you.

Grade: B -

Opening June 12, 2009

How cute does this movie look? The last great family film that Eddie Murphy did was Daddy Daycare, but this movie might just put him back in to that genre. He needs to do something with all the child support he has to pay! No matter how good this movie is, the little girl is adorable.




A remake of the 1974 movie of the same title, The Taking of Pelham 1 2 3, gets Denzel Washington back into the action seat and John Travolta back as a bad guy. Heck for no other reason to see these two on screen together is worth seeing!

Review: My Life In Ruins

My Life in Ruins is that cute little date movie. With a very simple plot and very basic characters, the movie moved quickly.

As you can tell from the trailer, an American, Georgia becomes a tour guide in Greece. She hates her job for understandable reasons. The bus’ air condition doesn’t work, the tourists are annoying, and the bus driver is the looks like a bear. Plus her rival tour guide gets the luxury bus and elegant hotels while her crew has to stay in dump hotels.

As the movie moves, you see how Georgia’s life falls apart and with a few acts of kind nice it is easily put back together. I can’t say that you fall in love with the characters but you do cheer for Georgia’s team. It doesn’t take long to figure out how it’s going to end. Some movies that becomes a problem, but in My Life In Ruins, it’s not a problem. You’re rather excited that it all comes together nicely. There is no real climax or big fight between the love interests which is kind of refreshing. If nothing else, this movie makes you want to go to Greece.

Grade: B

Review: Up

If you love a good hearted movie that gets you teary eyed and gives you a belly laugh then Up is the movie for you. By the end of the first 10 minutes, you’ll be a little teary eyed. All of the adults will understand what’s happening and will try to hold down the lump in their throat. Young kids won’t really get it. Kinda like every time you watched Bambi, you knew that the mother was going to die but you just didn’t want it to happen.

As Up moves a long, you can’t help but laugh. The little boy, Russell is way too funny. He really is an 8 year old. The relationship between Russell and Carl is so sweet. You can just see a grandfather and grandson having this kind of relationship. The only problem is that you’ve seen some of the funniest parts in the trailers. But do you mind? Not really. They were just as funny on the big screen as they were on TV.

All of the characters work in this movie. It really is just as heart warming if not more than last year’s WALL-E. You can’t help but fall in love with everyone. This movie was worth the money. Even full price if you can go without the little kids.

Grade: A+

Opening June 5, 2009

From the looks of this movie, every man should enjoy this movie and I think the ladies will get a few good laughs too. Full price? I’m thinking not, but for matinee, it should be a good time.



Never really liked the series, so I’m not going into the movie with high hopes. I guess the kids will enjoy it, but I’m waiting for cable.



Looks like a great date movie. Now, all you have to do is find a date. If you got one, don’t make him pay full price for this movie, you might owe him something afterwards.

Summer of Movies: June Edition

So we’re now down one month into the Summer Movie season. Overall, May was okay. The best two movies of May were Star Trek & Up. Everything else…well you don’t have to run out to see.

Today is June 1st and we have to see what’s hitting the theaters!

Title: The Hangover
Release Date: June 5th
Plot (from IMDB.com): In Las Vegas, three groomsmen lose their about-to-be-wed buddy during their drunken misadventures, forcing them to retrace their steps in order to find him before the church bells ring.
Thoughts: Looks like an updated version of 1984’s The Bachelor Party with Tom Hanks which isn’t really a bad thing. This could be that sleeper hit that everyone gets a good laugh out of. Now, I’m not saying take the kids, but adults should laugh hard in this movie.


Title: Land of the Lost
Release Date: June 5th
Plot (from IMDB.com): On his latest expedition, Dr. Rick Marshall is sucked into a space-time vortex alongside his research assistant and a redneck survivalist (McBride). In this alternate universe, the trio make friends with a primate named Chaka, their only ally in a world full of dinosaurs and other fantastic creatures. Can they all make it back to our world alive, and if so: Will Dr. Marshall can go from zero to hero with his discoveries?
Thoughts: Didn’t we just see this movie? It looks almost like last year’s Journey to the Center of the Earth. Nothing really exciting. I can wait for cable.


Title: My Life In Ruins
Release Date: June 5th
Plot (from IMDB.com): A travel guide rediscovers her romantic side, with a very unlikely match, as she whisks a group of tourists around Greece.
Thoughts: Looks cute. Not sure if I really want to pay to see this movie, but it does look like a good date movie. I’m just scared that I’ve seen too much of the plot in the trailer.


Title: The Taking of Pelham 1-2-3
Release Date: June 12th
Plot (from IMDB.com): Armed men hijack a New York City subway train, holding the passengers hostage in return for a ransom, and turning an ordinary day's work for dispatcher Walter Garbe into a face-off with the mastermind behind the crime
Thoughts: I’m excited to see this movie! It’s been away since Denzel had been in a good action film. Plus we get John Travolta playing a bad guy!! Wow!! I can’t wait. If this movie is half as good as the trailer…it’s going to be GREAT!!!


Title: Imagine That
Release Date: June 12th
Plot (from IMDB.com): A financial executive who can't stop his career down spiral is invited into his daughter's imaginary world, where solutions to his problems await
Thoughts: OOOOh, this movie reminds me of the first Dr. Doolittle movie. That kid friendly movie that adults can enjoy. Heck if nothing else, the little girl in the movie is adorable.

Title: Year One
Release Date: June 19th
Plot (from IMDB.com): When a couple of lazy hunter-gatherers are banished from their primitive village, they set off on an epic journey through the ancient world.
Thoughts: So this is supposed to be the first year of the world? Hum…goes against every book I’ve read. But let’s let that go. Although I really enjoy Jack Black’s crazy humor, I know I’m not paying for this movie or at least not full price.

Title: The Proposal
Release Date: June 19th
Plot (from IMDB.com): A pushy boss forces her young assistant to marry her in order to keep her Visa status in the U.S. and avoid deportation to Canada.
Thoughts: I’m so happy to have Sandra Bullock back doing romantic comedies! Don’t know how great it’s going to be on the big screen, but who cares! It’s Sandra Bullock!! YEAH!


Title: Transformers: The Revenge of the Fallen
Release Date: June 24th
Plot (from IMDB.com): Decepticon forces return to Earth on a mission to take Sam Witwicky prisoner, after the young hero learns the truth about the ancient origins of the Transformers. Joining the mission to protect humankind is Optimus Prime, who forms an alliance with international armies for a second epic battle.
Thoughts: So I hope the plot of this one is better than the first one. Don’t get me wrong, the special effect of the first Transformers were off the chain but the plot? Optimus Prime could have walk threw the holes in it! Wow. Must see it on the big screen to get the full effect, but I’ll only pay matinee for it. My hopes aren’t really high.


Title: My Sister’s Keeper
Release Date: June 26th
Plot (from IMDB.com): Anna Fitzgerald looks to earn medical emancipation from her parents who until now have relied on their youngest child to help their leukemia-stricken daughter Kate remain alive.
Thoughts: Dang, from the looks of the trailer it looks like Miss Anna is selfish or are the parents selfish? I don’t know if I want to go to the movies to see this. I think I’ll wait so I can cry alone.