Running time: 148 min.
(*WOMP*) You hear that noise alot in this movie. Inception is possible one of the most complex movies to talk about. The story follows a man named Cobb (played by Leonardo DiCaprio) as he and an elite group of people who extract ideas and thoughts from people while they dream. Now they are hired by a man named Saito (played by Ken Watanabe) to actually implant an idea into a mans mind, which has never happened before. Now everyone in this movie did indeed perform very well, but all the props for this movie has to go to Chris Nolan. His vision comes to life in a way so spectacular, I haven't seen such vision since James Cameron introduced us to the Navi. The only problem is that you might be confused with the ending the first time around. Overall this film is truly a fantastic time to be enjoyed by all. So ends my countdown to the Oscars. Until next time. Good Night
Rating: 4.5/5
Friday, February 25, 2011
Thursday, February 24, 2011
Countdown to the Oscars Part 4: Toy Story 3
This movie hits home. I say this because I and everyone else who grew up in the 90's and 2000's have probably grown up with Toy Story. Toy Story 3 is about Woody, Buzz, and all the other toys you love and how they are sent to Sunnyside Daycare when their owner Andy has grown up and is heading for college. Now all I hagve to say that this is the ultimate family movie and it's a fantastic movie overall. This movie could be the unexepected smash hit with the Academy. I mean this movie just touched the hearts of all the people who watched it. I cried during this movie :(. It was a manly cry(DON'T YOU JUDGE ME!!!) and when I think about it this movie made everyone shed a tear. So if you grew up with this movie or want your kids to see an instant classic, I plead to you to watch it. This is one of the greater films of 2010. Tune in tomorrow as we delve into the subconscious with part 5: INCEPTION (*WOMP*).
Final Rating: 4.5/5
Final Rating: 4.5/5
Wednesday, February 23, 2011
Countdown to the Oscars Part 3: The Fighter
Running Time: 115 min.
Now when I said The King's Speech was inspirational, I didn't that it doesn't hold a candle to The Fighter (when it comes to inspiring people). This movie stars Mark Wahlberg as former middleweight boxing champ Mickey Ward and how he became his own man and became the success he was. Now Mark Wahlberg did great, but everyone including Wahlberg had to bowdown to Christian Bale (who played Dick Eckland). Bale absolutely shines as this broken and rotten looking scum of the earth crack head and he deserves the supporting actor oscar (HINT HINT ACADEMY!!!!). Not to mention Melissa Leo who played Mickey's mom shined as the neglectful and controling mother and Amy Adams did great as Wahlbergs love intrest. Overall, This is a very solid movie and I think The King's Speech has some competiton for that Oscar. Tune in tomorrow to see the review to the movie that made us all cry. Toy Story 3. Later.
Rating: 5/5
Now when I said The King's Speech was inspirational, I didn't that it doesn't hold a candle to The Fighter (when it comes to inspiring people). This movie stars Mark Wahlberg as former middleweight boxing champ Mickey Ward and how he became his own man and became the success he was. Now Mark Wahlberg did great, but everyone including Wahlberg had to bowdown to Christian Bale (who played Dick Eckland). Bale absolutely shines as this broken and rotten looking scum of the earth crack head and he deserves the supporting actor oscar (HINT HINT ACADEMY!!!!). Not to mention Melissa Leo who played Mickey's mom shined as the neglectful and controling mother and Amy Adams did great as Wahlbergs love intrest. Overall, This is a very solid movie and I think The King's Speech has some competiton for that Oscar. Tune in tomorrow to see the review to the movie that made us all cry. Toy Story 3. Later.
Rating: 5/5
Tuesday, February 22, 2011
Countdown to the Oscars Part 2: The King's Speech
Running Time: 118 min.
The Kings Speech is possibly the most beautifully done movies of not only this year (released in 2010 though), but of all time. It tells the story of King George VI (played by Colin Firth) and of how he conquered his stammering problem with the help of Lionel Logue (played by Geoffrey Rush) and his wife Queen Elizabeth (played by Helena Bonham Carter). Now all I have to say that this movie was nearly perfect. Colin Firth out acts everyone in this movie. When you watch him on screen he appears as this poor troubled soul just looking for help and is a loving husband and father who does this to be closer to his children. .He sells to an amazing degree and I honestly couldn't tell that he learned how to stammer to portray the role. Even though Firth out acted everyone, he still had some major competition. Specifically, with co-star Geoffrey Rush as Lionel Logue. He is indeed the closest friend that Colin Firth had. My only extremely minor complaint was that we didn't get to see more of Geoffrey Rush's family and I found that kind of strange. By far this is one of the greatest movies of last year and I'd be suprised if Colin Firth didn't win the Oscar. Tune in tomorrow for my review of...The Fighter.
Rating 5/5
The Kings Speech is possibly the most beautifully done movies of not only this year (released in 2010 though), but of all time. It tells the story of King George VI (played by Colin Firth) and of how he conquered his stammering problem with the help of Lionel Logue (played by Geoffrey Rush) and his wife Queen Elizabeth (played by Helena Bonham Carter). Now all I have to say that this movie was nearly perfect. Colin Firth out acts everyone in this movie. When you watch him on screen he appears as this poor troubled soul just looking for help and is a loving husband and father who does this to be closer to his children. .He sells to an amazing degree and I honestly couldn't tell that he learned how to stammer to portray the role. Even though Firth out acted everyone, he still had some major competition. Specifically, with co-star Geoffrey Rush as Lionel Logue. He is indeed the closest friend that Colin Firth had. My only extremely minor complaint was that we didn't get to see more of Geoffrey Rush's family and I found that kind of strange. By far this is one of the greatest movies of last year and I'd be suprised if Colin Firth didn't win the Oscar. Tune in tomorrow for my review of...The Fighter.
Rating 5/5
Monday, February 21, 2011
Countdown to the Oscars Part 1: The Social Network
Running Time: 120 min.
Okay The Social Network. If you haven't heard about this movie or of Facebook you probably haven't used a computer since 2006. The movie follows Mark Zuckerburg's (Jesse Eisenburg) rise to fame and how he clawed to the top as the youngest billionare in the world. Now I usually am someone who doesn't pick apart movies, but there was just something off about this movie. I thought it was an intresting story, but my main problem is Mark Zuckerburg himself. It's just that Zuckerburg is portrayed as this Gordon Gekko-esque character, but I feel like he's just a complete jerk. In my opinion, the guys who stole the show were Andrew Garfield (who portrayed Eduardo Saverin) and Justin Timberlake (who portrayed napster founder Sean Parker). Garfield makes me feel so sympathetic for him. In my opinion this felt like it should have been the story of Eduardo Saverin. Also Justin Timberlake shines in this movie and I would love to see him in more movies as long as he gives amazing performances like this. My other big problem is that there are multiple stories, which is fine, but they feel so spread apart and out of place. I do indeed enjoy Aaron Sorkin's work (THE GUY MADE THE WEST WING!!!), but this whole movie just seems a little off. So I have to say that this is probably one of the weakest nominees. If you still want to see this movie, I recommend just renting something like Wall Street. Tune in tomorrow when I review The King's Speech for Part 2 of the countdown to the Oscars.
Rating: 2.5/5
Okay The Social Network. If you haven't heard about this movie or of Facebook you probably haven't used a computer since 2006. The movie follows Mark Zuckerburg's (Jesse Eisenburg) rise to fame and how he clawed to the top as the youngest billionare in the world. Now I usually am someone who doesn't pick apart movies, but there was just something off about this movie. I thought it was an intresting story, but my main problem is Mark Zuckerburg himself. It's just that Zuckerburg is portrayed as this Gordon Gekko-esque character, but I feel like he's just a complete jerk. In my opinion, the guys who stole the show were Andrew Garfield (who portrayed Eduardo Saverin) and Justin Timberlake (who portrayed napster founder Sean Parker). Garfield makes me feel so sympathetic for him. In my opinion this felt like it should have been the story of Eduardo Saverin. Also Justin Timberlake shines in this movie and I would love to see him in more movies as long as he gives amazing performances like this. My other big problem is that there are multiple stories, which is fine, but they feel so spread apart and out of place. I do indeed enjoy Aaron Sorkin's work (THE GUY MADE THE WEST WING!!!), but this whole movie just seems a little off. So I have to say that this is probably one of the weakest nominees. If you still want to see this movie, I recommend just renting something like Wall Street. Tune in tomorrow when I review The King's Speech for Part 2 of the countdown to the Oscars.
Rating: 2.5/5
Saturday, February 12, 2011
Cape Fear: A Masterful Thriller
Running Time: 128 min.
COUNSELUH? OH COUNSELUH? These are the words that send a chill down both Nick Nolte's and your spine as the sick and twisted Max Cady basically destroys your sanity and make all your wildest fears come true. The story begins with Max Cady (Robert De Niro) working out in his jail cell and is finally released after 14 long years. As he walks away from the prison and appraoches the camera you can feel his dark piercing eyes glaring through your soul. Throughout the movie, Cady tourtures the family of counselor Sam Bowden (Nick Nolte) in some of the most psychotic ways possible. I won't tell you what he did because that's what makes the movie. Just seeing Cady go absolutely insane is something of wonder because throughout most of the movie he seems like a simple southern gentleman. Nick Nolte does a very good job in this film and made me love him and at times hate him. The one man that steals the show was the fantastic and legendary Robert De Niro. De Niro sends chills down your spine and just makes you feel fear like no other person on this planet. Also, Martin Scorsese deserves major props for making a remake that's better than the original. In Fact, Scorsese brought back both the original Sam Bowden (Gregory Peck) and Max Cady (Robert Mitchum) to have minor roles in the film. Granted some of the characters feel slightly underdeveloped and they might get on your nerves. Overall, if you want a movie a movie that will scare the heck out of you this is definetly the one to watch.
Rating: 4.5/5
COUNSELUH? OH COUNSELUH? These are the words that send a chill down both Nick Nolte's and your spine as the sick and twisted Max Cady basically destroys your sanity and make all your wildest fears come true. The story begins with Max Cady (Robert De Niro) working out in his jail cell and is finally released after 14 long years. As he walks away from the prison and appraoches the camera you can feel his dark piercing eyes glaring through your soul. Throughout the movie, Cady tourtures the family of counselor Sam Bowden (Nick Nolte) in some of the most psychotic ways possible. I won't tell you what he did because that's what makes the movie. Just seeing Cady go absolutely insane is something of wonder because throughout most of the movie he seems like a simple southern gentleman. Nick Nolte does a very good job in this film and made me love him and at times hate him. The one man that steals the show was the fantastic and legendary Robert De Niro. De Niro sends chills down your spine and just makes you feel fear like no other person on this planet. Also, Martin Scorsese deserves major props for making a remake that's better than the original. In Fact, Scorsese brought back both the original Sam Bowden (Gregory Peck) and Max Cady (Robert Mitchum) to have minor roles in the film. Granted some of the characters feel slightly underdeveloped and they might get on your nerves. Overall, if you want a movie a movie that will scare the heck out of you this is definetly the one to watch.
Rating: 4.5/5
Friday, February 11, 2011
WHO YA GONNA CALL!?
Running Time: 105 min.
THERE IS NO JAHMZ ONLY ZOOL!! Thats right if you haven't guessed from my earlier quote I am reviewing the 80's classic Ghostbusters. Now if you haven't seen this movie yet or haven't heard of the francise than I have just one question: HAVE YOU BEEN LIVING UNDER A ROCK FOR THE PAST 25 YEARS?! I'm just kidding, but in all seriousness t...his is a masterful Sci-Fi Comedy. The Basic premise is that three close friends who study the supernatural at Columbia University in New York (which seems to be the only place where all the action is) are fired for not advancing in their research. After a nasty experience with a ghost(WHO CAN"T STOP SHUSHING EVERYONE!!) they decide to become ghost hunters for hire. Now I all have to say that this movie is truly classic. Dan Aykroyd is hillarious as the Ray Stantz along with Harold Ramis as Egon Spengler.Also Ernie Hudson proves to be the hillarious odd man out as Winston. If anything the man who steals the shows is the incomperable Bill Murray as he truly is amazing with the fantastic Sigourney Weaver as his love intrest. If you see this movie at the video store I urge you to rent it and If its on sale you should definetly buy it. Granted it isn't an Osacar "Tour de Force", but it is still an amazing movie below. Give me your on this movie by commenting bleow that's it for now and I hope you'll check out my next review in next couple of days. Until all have to say is.....I AIN'T AFRAID OF NO GHOST! (Wow that was cheesy) LATER!
Rating: 5/5
The Green Hornet: With Seth Rogen...REALLY!?
Running Time: 119 min
I just went to go see the Green Hornet and I must say it exceeded my expectations. At first I thought that Seth Rogen's comedy would ruin this movie for me. To be honest Seth's comedy wasn't as annoying as I thought it would. Some purists would say this movie should probably have been directly released on dvd. I honestly believe that ...people should go see this movie and just enjoy themselves. Despite the belief of certain critics, this movie proved to be full of action and was actually funny. Also, I thought Seth Rogen did a pretty decent job, but his partner Kato (Jay Chou) makes it a really enjoyable experience. So this movie is definetly one of personal picks to go see sometime this or next weekend. Also remember to enjoy yourself it's a movie. Thank You.
Rating: 4/5
Wednesday, February 9, 2011
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