VAMPIRE'S SUCK

Let me get this out, I am a Twilight fan. More the books than the movies, Kirsten Stewart bugs me. So when I saw a trailer for this only one word flashed through my mind like the Welcome to Las Vegas sign: FINALLY. I laughed throughout the whole trailer.
I begged my mother to see this with me, she reluctantly agreed.
I laughed the whole time, even if the lines were awkward and random, the way they would say the lines would crack me up.
The acting is dead on about how the actors depict their characters in the actual movies. Becca is all twitchy and depressed about everything. Edward is depressing and weird. Jake is just there an hitting on Becca, distracted by everything. Everything is just so obnoxious and true that you can do nothing but laugh.

INCEPTION

I love this movie. It is so friggin good! The effects, the levels, the characters, and the actors!
Just when you think you have the riddle solved, they throw in another level and change everything. Even though this is a long movie, you do not want it to end, ever. And when it does finally close, you still have the wrong answer.
I am not a big Leo DiCaprio fan but this is his best movie. The girl who played Juno proved she can make movies with the big dogs. And the cute 12-year-old looking kid from 3rd Rock and (500) Days of Summer aged 10 years in two hours!
It was incredibly impressive to watch how they break down the basis of the story and theme in front of you. And knowing that they built most of their sets, is incredibly cool.
This is easily one of the best movies of the summer.

SALT

No offense intended to Ms. Jolie, but I believe I prefer the Jason Borne films. And I am not a major Matt Damon fan since I saw him in The Departed.
When I first saw the trailers I thought 'Wow! This sounds good! I'm so spending my monthly movie money on that!' And after I watched it I thought 'Wow. Did the same guys that write that Batman movie with George Clooney create this?' George rocks, the writers messed up with the cheesy lines they made him say. This movie had that same effect.
At first, the movie is suspenseful and intriguing. Then about 25 minutes later you vaguely guess the conclusion and just sit there munching down the popcorn. Wondering if they'd give you more butter or if its rationed out. Maybe they need to cook the popcorn longer, there's a lot of kernels in here.

Gran Torino

You know, I never really have watched a Clint Eastwood Movie before. And I probably never would have watched this movie had it not been for my dad. I was working with him in Anaheim and he had some movies with him for his laptop. I had watched Monsters v. Aliens and the only one I had ever heard of was Gran Torino. My dad doesn't always picks out good movies and he's a big Western fan so I was a bit hesitant about this movie.
I actually liked it, a lot. It's about this old veteran whose wife had just died and shows his spoiled, disrespectful, and unappreciative family who just cares about what they get from all their trouble. Although I admit the son does care about his fathers' well-being and tries to help him. Clint just keeps to himself and stays out of everybody's way, as long as they don't offend him. Now the people who live next to him are Asian, a brother and sister with their mom and grandmother. While the brother walks home one day his cousins are yelling at him to join their 'gang' or whatever they call it. They start harassing him and he finally gives in, and his initiation? To steal the '73 Gran Torino from his neighbor.
He gets halfway there when Clint comes out with a rifle and starts shooting random shots. So when the kid comes forward saying he tried to steal it he is forced by his mother to work for Clint for 2 weeks. During this time they form a friendship, Clint gets the kid a job and helps him build a backbone. But none of this helps him block out the gang that terrorizes him daily.
Clint really tries to help this family...but can he?
This is an inspiring movie that shows that even though not everybody can see eye to eye, they can help each other out.

The Producers

I first saw this movie when I was in my Drama class. We had a kind of free day and this was our reward movie. I thought it would be kind of weird and boring as most of the movies we had at school were. So me and my friend started playing a game of tic-tac-toe on her iTouch. We never finished that first game.
It was so funny! Nathan Lane is this failed Broadway producer that has little old ladies as his investors. Matt Broderick is a boring and hysterical accountant who has a compulsive disorder about his blanket. So when they both realize they can make more money with a flop than a hit they get the worst play ever written called 'Springtime for Hitler' by a psychotic ex-Nazi. Directed by the worst and tackiest director. And hiring the worst actors with as little experience and senses as possible. There's no way to win!!!
I love this movie, its hilarious and has an amazing cast. This is definitely a Mel Brooks movie but ten times better than Spaceballs. Its got humor that actually works into the film and not completely random and off topic!!

Avatar

Okay, I have to be brutally honest here. I've only seen the first 30 minutes of this movie. But it was enough to make me want to gouge my eyes out with a spoon. One part I thought was funny: when that guy chases off that huge monster thing. And he starts yelling 'Yeah, you better run.' But that was it.
A few years ago, I made my mother watch Epic Movie. A move I regret now because it was so, so, so bad. So her revenge for that is making me sit through a movie I would hate and she would find fantastic. And she chose this movie. After the first 30 minutes she turned to me and said 'Your excused.'
Maybe if I was into the science fiction stuff I would like it. Or the fact that I could watch Pocahontas and get the same moral. Whats the hype about this movie again? That James Cameron was ahead of his time? By thinking up giant blue people that we could ultimately destroy? Could someone please explain this to me. Because the best movie I think Cameron has done is Ghosts of the Abyss and that's because how much work could honestly go into a documentary? Plus I'm utterly obsessed with Titanic. But the actual film he did 'Titanic' was okay, not spectacular but okay.

The Hangover

I honestly thought this movie would not be that great. I thought it was just another spoof kind of film, the preview looked like it was three guys on a vacation in the wine country or something like that one movie Sideways.
But, once again, I must admit I was wrong. No, I'm not wrong because of my mother, it was actually her friend Crissy who asked us to put it on. We had all watched Slumdog Millionaire and it was actually a really movie.
The Hangover is one of the funniest movies I have ever seen, and I've seen alot of movies. With an amazingly misfit cast that meshes together perfectly. Bradley Cooper, Ed Helms, Zach Galifianakis, and Justin Bartha are incredible and have the funniest scenes ever.
Every time I see this movie I have to watch it! Not only to annoy my mom but because the jokes only get funnier the more you hear them. Yes, some parts you can't look at, as in 'If you look your going to throw up' but that fact that these guys have no memory of what happened and what they have to go through to find their friend is hilarious. A movie every comedy-lover has got to watch!

Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs

When I was a kid I loved this book. I thought it was fun and cute, but being a children's book it was only 20 pages long. So when I heard that it was being made into a movie, I was a bit shocked. I figured if they made it exactly like the book it would only be an hour long. Then I saw the preview ad they were in a flying car and soaring through what looked like an alien planet. So needless to say, since movies are never as good as the books, I didn't want to see this.
Then the other day my mom had me put on this movie. As always (and she is so going to shove this in my face when she reads this) she was. . . right. It was actually a really cute movie and nothing of what I expected. They took the classic tale I loved and made it their own with funny characters, originality, and new inventive ideas. Along with extremely talented actors Bill Hader, Anna Faris, Mr. T, James Caan, and Bruce Campbell, this is a guaranteed classic and meant for all ages to enjoy.

Sherlock Holmes

We all know and love the classic characters of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, Sherlock Holmes and Dr. John Watson. So it comes to no surprise that they make another grand debut on the silver screen.
But the story and mystery that surrounds the dynamic duo will keep you guessing til the very last minute. By then you'll be begging for another mystery for them to unravel before your eyes.
This movie begins with Holmes (Downey Jr.) and Watson (Law) and their last case before Watson decides to he must grow up and break away from Holmes' chaotic, reckless, and unpredictable behavior. (Those who are familiar with the show HOUSE will understand this.) Blackwood (Strong), our antagonist, is arrested and sentenced to death. Case closed. Until Blackwood rises from the grave and causes the case to be reopened.
Holmes and Watson must try and solve this catastrophe. But can a man who relies all his detective skills on science and deductive reasoning, solve a mystery from the dead? Every riddle has an answer, it just might take a little longer to solve it.

The Count of Monte Cristo (2002)

This movie is one of many based on the classic story by Alexandre Dumas, but only this one has its own twists. This one starring James Caviezel and Guy Pierce, takes on the tale and makes it its own. Even though the movie mostly covers the time in prison, it is very thorough about the truth. I think that the whole revenge plot was too short in the movie but if they'd follow the book it would have been at least 30 years. For those of you who have read this book you'll understand that I'm not exaggerating. Anyway, this movie may not be the best in the world but it is pretty good with the depth of the characters and the incredible story. It kind of makes you want to make sure you haven't ticked anybody off lately. This movie is, in my opinion, is a great film with an extraordinary interpretation of a classic story.

The A-Team

'I love it when a plan comes together.' Hannibal and his Alpha Team are hitting the big screen. This movie is incredible!!! Explosions! Comedy! Amazing stunts! This movie's got it all and the sequence of the movie may be a bit unusual but my overall view says that its well-worth it. It starts out with the team getting together and leads to their first successful mission. Just like in the show we have Hannibal (Neeson) getting the plans, Face (Cooper) with the supplies, B.A. (Jackson) is the muscle, and Murdock (Copley) is. . .well Murdock. The show was great, even though I've seen only a few episodes I understand where the movie was aiming for. The A-Team is an awesome movie that everybody should definitely go see!

Alice in Wonderland

Everyone pretty much remembers the Disney version. There have been numberless amount of movies, shows, and cameos of most of the Wonderland characters. They are pretty familiar but its pretty much the same story over and over again. 6-year-old Alice Kingleigh chases a rabbit in a waistcoat go down a hole, while leaning over Alice falls in too and wakes up in Wonderland. Tim Burton's version however shoots thirteen years into the future when Alice (Wasikowska) is 19. She thinks her previous visit was just a dream, until she sees the same rabbit. When she again ends up in 'Underland' she finds out who she truly is and what she's capable of. Including some of the most memorable characters such as the Mad Hatter (Depp), Knave (Glover), White Rabbit (Sheen), Absolem (Rickman), and Tweedledee and Tweedledum (Lucas). This movie is a great not only because it continues the story but also because of how the characters have come to life through all the CGI effects and animation. With an incredible storyline and amazing actors this movie is definitely a must see!!!

The Killers

Now you all know by now that I love movies and have no life. I went to the theaters to watch this movie with a couple of my friends. I have a special members card because I go to the movies so much so I got my ticket for free. I still wanted to run out screaming for my money back. This was the dullest movie I have seen in years. Worse than 9 by Tim Burton and Curious Case of Benjamin Button combined. With a weak story, lame characters, and bad action sequences. I usually don't remember the trailers I see right before the movie...that was the best part people. And for those of you who are like me and have been disappointed by Mission Impossible 9 or whatever number their at and have no love for Tom Cruise, you will know I'm serious when I say Knight and Day looked so friggin' good. DO NOT, I repeat, DO NOT WATCH THIS FILM. You will thank me when you watch it on HBO.

Night at the Museum: Smithsonian

Night at the Museum #1 was a good movie, it really was. With all the history involved and the awesome last scene where their all dancing with the strobe lights. And let's face it, the second one was just wrong. The story was kind of lame and although there is comedy its seems to me like it should be more of a spoof movie than an action/adventure. Unlike The Curious Case of Benjamin Button though, you can watch this movie quite a few times and still laugh at the amazingly stupid but histerical lines. Not the best movie by a long shot, but funny nonetheless.

Prince of Perisa: The Sands of Time

Okay, I have to admit that I did not think this movie would be that good. I haven't seen Jake Gyllenhaal in too many movies and I have just seen Gemma Arterton in Quantum of Solace and Clash of the Titans. But one thing is definitely for sure, these two have amazing chemistry on the screen. This movie is easily the best movie so far this year. Everything about this movie is fantastic: the effects, the acting, the story, everything. I have seen this movie three times in four days, yes I have no life, and I still want to see this again. This is a movie that is definitely worth your while.

Letters To Juliet

'Romeo, Romeo! Wherefore art thou, Romeo?' A heart-warming movie about finding lost-love, you'd think would be cheezy and just a chick flick. But its much more than that, its message is that we need to act now for a fantastic future and our own happy ending. The story of a fact-checker who goes on a trip with her fiance ends up going on an adventure with Claire, a woman who has come in search of long-lost love, with her grandson, Charlie. After her extraordinary adventure, Sophie must figure who she wants to be with, Charlie the dashing British grandson of Claire or her food obsessed fiance. Definately worth your while.

Quantom of Solace

Bond. James Bond. Well people who don't read my blog, this is definately a Bond film that outshines every other Bond. Save Sean Connery, and let's face it Pierce Brosnan should steer clear of all Bond and Musical films. This movie is more of a sequel to Casino Royale than its own film similar to previous Bond movies. Starring Daniel Craig as 007, this movie about dealing with vengence of lost loved ones is one that, even though there are familiar characters, shows its uniqueness.

A Night at the Opera

A Marx brothers classic movie, one that every person needs to see. A complete comedy with extroadinary music and wonderous script. Groucho, Chico, and Harpo's very best movie they ever made without Zeppo. With Groucho's famous eyebrow wiggle, Chico funny accent, and Harpo's extremely funny silence this movie has really earned its right to be in the archives of The Library of Congress.

Clash of the Titans

This movie clashed into theaters a while ago but it still roars: classic. Its the story about Perseus trying to overrule Hades, god of the underworld. Although its impossible to kill a god he gives it his best shot. And you'd think that all the stories of adventures and quests that only a demigod could go through that they'd make them go alone, instead they sacrifice their best warriors (and hunters) to go along with Perseus. Its still a good action/adventure film, full of battles and drama. Its way better than the lame 60's version and better than the original myth. This is a movie that everyone needs to see!