First of all, I am going to start with a "Thank You". Thank you for all the support with this movie review blogspot. I greatly appreciate all the feedback I have received on here and my twitter account (www.twitter.com/moviemonsterr). You all challenge me to be that much better every day.
...That being said, as of late, I haven't updated my reviews as much as I would like and for that I deeply apologize. Between work and my life outside this, things have been extremely hectic. I am going to catch up on the "100 Movies in 100 Days" and give reviews every free chance I get.
Thank you again for the support. Together, we will rid Hollywood of crap movies...or at least find the "awesome" through the proverbial "bull shit".
Now eat that up.
Monday, April 26, 2010
Sunday, April 18, 2010
Binge Movie #4: "Mirrors" (2008) Review
“Mirrors” is a Horror movie about an ex-cop who is working to stop an evil force that, by the use of mirrors, is trying killing his family.
Thoughts: It’s a decent Horror movie.
TERRIBLE acting and dialogue…but the scary scenes were well written. I'm a fan of Alexandre Aja's work (Director/Writer, "Mirrors") but this wasn't half as good as "High Tension". I wouldn't recommend spending your money on this…but if it’s on cable or something, check it out.
"Mirrors", at the very least, gets the job done.
Next Binge Movie..."Repo Men"
^^^^ Watch the Trailer ^^^^
Now eat that up.
Saturday, April 17, 2010
Binge Movie #3: "The Crazies" (2010) Review
"The Crazies" is a Horror about a Sheriff trying to save his small town from a virus that is making people kill one another.
Thoughts: There is no reason to watch this movie.
The movie isn't quite sure if it wanted to be a Horror or Thriller, either way it failed. The trailer was better.
Next Binge Movie..."Mirrors"
^^^^ Watch the Trailer ^^^^
Now eat that up...
Opening Weekend: "Kick-Ass" Review
^^^^ The Quick Video Review ^^^^
...Full "Serving" review coming soon...
Friday, April 16, 2010
Binge Movie #2: "Legion" (2010) Review
“Legion” is an Action/Horror movie about an angel that gives up his place in Heaven to be the last fighting hope humanity as in surviving the Apocalypse.
Thoughts: If your into heavy action, then this is the movie for you.
Solid acting, a few bad actors but not enough to ruin the movie. Cool story. Great overall message.
Next Binge Movie..."The Crazies"
^^^^ Watch the Trailer ^^^^
Now eat that up.
Thursday, April 15, 2010
Food for Thought: "Kick-Ass" the Movie. Your Child's "Historic Event".
In a few hours, a historic event will happen in the lives of those born in the late 90s and early 00s. These children/Pre-Teens will talk their parents into taking them to see a movie called “Kick-Ass”.
^^^^ Nice Trailer ^^^^
Now, I say “Historic Event” because “Kick-Ass” looks to be one of those movies that will stay with a child forever. Whether that’s a good thing or bad thing, is a question that only time will be able to answer…
I’m sure a lot of you think I’m pretty sick for this blog entry. Well, if that’s the case, I charge you to think about the “Adult” movies your parents (or Older Siblings) took you to go see. I’m sure they were in the theaters mad at themselves for letting you watch that movie…but remember how COOL you thought your parent/sibling was for that two-something hours? Remember the outlandish conversations you had with friends the next day at school? The sad thing is…I’m sure you do remember and have a smile on your face this very moment. A smile that says “I outsmarted my parents…and DAMN it felt good!”
As I type this, I can’t help but remember my “Historic Event”, aka “The Day I Outsmarted My Parents”…well movie wises. The year was 1999, I was 11 years old. Comedy Central had a little cartoon on the air. By that ‘99, it had maybe been on about two years. Well not many parents knew about “Comedy Central” let alone any cartoons they played. Good thing about that was kids, at least the ones at my school, were able to keep the show a secret. So it was some week during summer camp, I hear the little cartoon on “Comedy Central“ has a new movie coming out. After talking to a few other kids, they agreed to take off camp that Friday so we can go see it. Next, we talked to our parents, since we needed them to call us out.
*Long Conversation Short*
Child: “A new cartoon is coming out this week. Can I go see it?”
Parent: “Sure. What’s it rated?”
Child: “I dunno…but (insert long list of friends’ names) are going PLUS it’s a cartoon…”
*blah blah blah. Basically Conversation Ended*
My friend Cameron had a van so his mom ended up taking all of us to see…
“South Park: Bigger, Longer, and Uncut”.
I will NEVER forget the time spent watching that movie for the 1st time.
Understand, I am not saying that it’s okay I saw that movie at the age of 11...just that moment is forever burned into my head…making it, somewhat, a “Historic Event”.
IF you do not want “Kick-Ass” to be your child’s “Historic Event”, please do your homework before heading out this weekend. Don’t let witty marketing and a quick conversation with your cleaver child be the reason you have to kick yourself in the ass. Pun not intended.
^^^^ Not so Nice Trailer ^^^^
…now that I think about it…I wonder how Cameron’s Mom felt while she was in the movie with us? Hmmm…nevertheless, that was one of the greatest moments in my life. Again…whether that’s a good thing or a bad thing, is a question that only time will be able to answer.
Now eat that up.
^^^^ Nice Trailer ^^^^
Now, I say “Historic Event” because “Kick-Ass” looks to be one of those movies that will stay with a child forever. Whether that’s a good thing or bad thing, is a question that only time will be able to answer…
I’m sure a lot of you think I’m pretty sick for this blog entry. Well, if that’s the case, I charge you to think about the “Adult” movies your parents (or Older Siblings) took you to go see. I’m sure they were in the theaters mad at themselves for letting you watch that movie…but remember how COOL you thought your parent/sibling was for that two-something hours? Remember the outlandish conversations you had with friends the next day at school? The sad thing is…I’m sure you do remember and have a smile on your face this very moment. A smile that says “I outsmarted my parents…and DAMN it felt good!”
As I type this, I can’t help but remember my “Historic Event”, aka “The Day I Outsmarted My Parents”…well movie wises. The year was 1999, I was 11 years old. Comedy Central had a little cartoon on the air. By that ‘99, it had maybe been on about two years. Well not many parents knew about “Comedy Central” let alone any cartoons they played. Good thing about that was kids, at least the ones at my school, were able to keep the show a secret. So it was some week during summer camp, I hear the little cartoon on “Comedy Central“ has a new movie coming out. After talking to a few other kids, they agreed to take off camp that Friday so we can go see it. Next, we talked to our parents, since we needed them to call us out.
*Long Conversation Short*
Child: “A new cartoon is coming out this week. Can I go see it?”
Parent: “Sure. What’s it rated?”
Child: “I dunno…but (insert long list of friends’ names) are going PLUS it’s a cartoon…”
*blah blah blah. Basically Conversation Ended*
My friend Cameron had a van so his mom ended up taking all of us to see…
“South Park: Bigger, Longer, and Uncut”.
I will NEVER forget the time spent watching that movie for the 1st time.
Understand, I am not saying that it’s okay I saw that movie at the age of 11...just that moment is forever burned into my head…making it, somewhat, a “Historic Event”.
IF you do not want “Kick-Ass” to be your child’s “Historic Event”, please do your homework before heading out this weekend. Don’t let witty marketing and a quick conversation with your cleaver child be the reason you have to kick yourself in the ass. Pun not intended.
^^^^ Not so Nice Trailer ^^^^
…now that I think about it…I wonder how Cameron’s Mom felt while she was in the movie with us? Hmmm…nevertheless, that was one of the greatest moments in my life. Again…whether that’s a good thing or a bad thing, is a question that only time will be able to answer.
Now eat that up.
Wednesday, April 14, 2010
Binge Movie #1: "The Men Who Stare at Goats" (2009) Review
"The Men Who Stare at Goats" is an off-center Comedy about a journalist on the search for the next hot story but ends up on a journey filled with unusual people that can read minds, pass through walls, and kill a goat just by staring at it.
Thoughts: If your into slow-build up humor, Coen Brothers-esque, then this movie is for you.
Great Acting. Amazing One-Liners. Very Funny Movie.
Next Binge Movie..."Legion"
^^^^ Watch the Trailer ^^^^
Now eat that up...
Binging: 100 Movies in 100 Days
Recently, I've started working out, but the amount of food I have to eat is damn near considered "binging"...
SO
...since I'm doubling my food intake, I'm going to double my movie intake as well.
That being said...
Tomorrow, I've decide I'm going to begin a challenge for myself..."100 New Movies in 100 Days".
Beginning with...
Binge Movie #1: "The Men Who Stare at Goats."
Why I Chose This Movie: "George Clooney, Jeff Bridges, Ewan McGregor, Kevin Spacey, and Goat." What more reason did I need?
^^^^ Watch the Trailer ^^^^
Now eat that up.
Monday, April 12, 2010
Opening Weekend: "The Runaways" Review
...The "quick video review" coming soon...
Appetizer: “The Runaways” is an hour and 49 mins of Kick-Ass Chicks rocking the F*ck Out!!! A Cult-Classic in the Making…
Main Course: Okay. I REALLY wanted to see this movie after a friend on Twitter told me, Kristen Steward and Dakota Fanning were working on a Rock Group Biopic. I didn’t really care who the group was, I just wanted to see those two work together. Later, I found out the project was called “The Runaways”…
In all honesty, I never was a fan of Kristen Steward’s acting but after “Adventureland”, I realized she has the power to command attention. Not to mention, she plays a convincing “under-the-influence” character, whether she’s really under or not is irrelevant, it just transfers well to film. Dakota Fanning, on the other hand, had me as a fan since “I am Sam.” I loved Scout Taylor-Compton as Laurie Stroud in Rob Zombie’s “Halloween” remake.
Going in to the movie, I knew of The Runaways’ music but not much on their backstory so I didn’t know what to expect…
Movie starts.
Young girl, 14, runs while she holds her privates. Blood drips down her leg. She is Cherie Currie (Dakota Fanning). Her sister, Marie Currie, same age, runs her into a fast food bathroom and helps her clean up. She takes off her panties and hands them to Cherie. After putting them on, they finish washing up then leave.
Across town, another girl, 16, poses in the dressing room mirror. This is Joan Jett (Kristen Steward). She likes the Leather Jacket and pants she has on. Almost makes her feel strong. Powerful. As the store clerk knocks on the door, she pulls her school pants over the leather ones. She walks out the room and makes her way to the counter. While she pays for the jacket, the store clerk notices the leather jeans she’s wearing. He goes to call the cops. She books out the store. When she get half way down the street, she screams with excitement to the top of her lungs.
Around the corner stands a 13 year old Backpack-rocking, cigarette smoking Tomboy, Tammy. Joan shows off the new outfit to her. To “keep the good times rolling”, Tammy pulls a paper bag and glue out her backpack. Joan makes a face of pure joy.
Hours fly by, they are laying under street lights, huffing the time away in silence. All of a sudden, Joan breaks out into singing The Kinks’ “Lola”. As she sings, she slowly moves her head onto Tammy’s shoulder. Tammy turns to look into Joan’s eyes.
They share a moment…then their lips lock.
Joan suddenly breaks this passionate exchange, as if she was suppose to. They smile, acting like nothing even happened. She goes back to singing.
…Cherie is in the bathroom doing her make up. We see she’s making her self up to resemble the David Bowie album cover that’s on the floor. Marie walks in, stunned at what she’s witnessing.
Marie: “You look like a dude.”
Cherie: “Maybe I am.”
She messes up on her face. Marie takes in upon herself to help her sister fix her makeup. They share a moment…
This sets the mood for the whole movie.
Do whatever’s in your heart. If it counters what society considers the norm, fuck them, they will adjust.
Sure enough when history brought Joan Jett and Cherie Currie together, the world did adjust. Though they were young, the sex and drug-powered all-girl punk bank, “The Runaways” moved through what was consider a “boys’ genre”…and they rocked every minute of the way.
Just like the drugs they did, “The Runaways” true story had it’s highs and lows but the movie managed to maintain an entertaining balance.
Side Dishes:
“Why to watch this movie?”
“Why NOT to watch this movie?”
Dessert: Final Verdict - WATCH THIS MOVIE!!!
Everything about “The Runaways” screams Cult-Classic! Besides Kristen Steward (Joan Jett), Dakota Fanning (Cherie Currie), Stella Maeve (Sandy West), Scout Taylor-Compton (Lita Ford), and Alia Shawkat (Robin) doing a Kick-Ass Job embodying “The Runaways”, the directing and camera work was exceptionally great.
As long as you can see pass the fact that Dakota Fanning is underage, you will thoroughly enjoy this movie.
Doggie Bag:
“What Stood Out?”
“The Runaways” definitely pushes the envelope…just as the underage, all-girl punk band did in the 70s. This movie has heavy drug use and extremely sexual tones, all involved minors but that is not what’s to be celebrated. The courage this young girl group had in the 70s to be exactly who/what they wanted to be and Kim Fowley, who that had faith in their vision, is what‘s to be celebrated.
This courage is mirrored with the very production of the “The Runaways” film. It takes a group of courageous people to be willing to retell such a controversial, yet important, piece of history. They took a chance and it paid off because the movie is wonderful.
Please go to the theaters and lose yourself in this provocative, yet factual, work of art because it deserves your undivided attention.
Appetizer: “The Runaways” is an hour and 49 mins of Kick-Ass Chicks rocking the F*ck Out!!! A Cult-Classic in the Making…
Main Course: Okay. I REALLY wanted to see this movie after a friend on Twitter told me, Kristen Steward and Dakota Fanning were working on a Rock Group Biopic. I didn’t really care who the group was, I just wanted to see those two work together. Later, I found out the project was called “The Runaways”…
In all honesty, I never was a fan of Kristen Steward’s acting but after “Adventureland”, I realized she has the power to command attention. Not to mention, she plays a convincing “under-the-influence” character, whether she’s really under or not is irrelevant, it just transfers well to film. Dakota Fanning, on the other hand, had me as a fan since “I am Sam.” I loved Scout Taylor-Compton as Laurie Stroud in Rob Zombie’s “Halloween” remake.
Going in to the movie, I knew of The Runaways’ music but not much on their backstory so I didn’t know what to expect…
Movie starts.
Young girl, 14, runs while she holds her privates. Blood drips down her leg. She is Cherie Currie (Dakota Fanning). Her sister, Marie Currie, same age, runs her into a fast food bathroom and helps her clean up. She takes off her panties and hands them to Cherie. After putting them on, they finish washing up then leave.
Across town, another girl, 16, poses in the dressing room mirror. This is Joan Jett (Kristen Steward). She likes the Leather Jacket and pants she has on. Almost makes her feel strong. Powerful. As the store clerk knocks on the door, she pulls her school pants over the leather ones. She walks out the room and makes her way to the counter. While she pays for the jacket, the store clerk notices the leather jeans she’s wearing. He goes to call the cops. She books out the store. When she get half way down the street, she screams with excitement to the top of her lungs.
Around the corner stands a 13 year old Backpack-rocking, cigarette smoking Tomboy, Tammy. Joan shows off the new outfit to her. To “keep the good times rolling”, Tammy pulls a paper bag and glue out her backpack. Joan makes a face of pure joy.
Hours fly by, they are laying under street lights, huffing the time away in silence. All of a sudden, Joan breaks out into singing The Kinks’ “Lola”. As she sings, she slowly moves her head onto Tammy’s shoulder. Tammy turns to look into Joan’s eyes.
They share a moment…then their lips lock.
Joan suddenly breaks this passionate exchange, as if she was suppose to. They smile, acting like nothing even happened. She goes back to singing.
…Cherie is in the bathroom doing her make up. We see she’s making her self up to resemble the David Bowie album cover that’s on the floor. Marie walks in, stunned at what she’s witnessing.
Marie: “You look like a dude.”
Cherie: “Maybe I am.”
She messes up on her face. Marie takes in upon herself to help her sister fix her makeup. They share a moment…
This sets the mood for the whole movie.
Do whatever’s in your heart. If it counters what society considers the norm, fuck them, they will adjust.
Sure enough when history brought Joan Jett and Cherie Currie together, the world did adjust. Though they were young, the sex and drug-powered all-girl punk bank, “The Runaways” moved through what was consider a “boys’ genre”…and they rocked every minute of the way.
Just like the drugs they did, “The Runaways” true story had it’s highs and lows but the movie managed to maintain an entertaining balance.
Side Dishes:
“Why to watch this movie?”
- Believable performances.
- Amazing dialogue.
- Epic one-liners.
- Phenomenal 70’s music.
- Wardrobe and set-designs were on point.
- Beautifully shot scenes.
- Great Camera Work.
“Why NOT to watch this movie?”
- Dakota Fanning, being that she’s only 16 in reality, may make you uneasy with her extremely sexual/drug induced performance of “Cherie Currie”.
- You can’t sit through same-sex sensual interactions on film.
- The ending seemed a bit rushed.
Dessert: Final Verdict - WATCH THIS MOVIE!!!
Everything about “The Runaways” screams Cult-Classic! Besides Kristen Steward (Joan Jett), Dakota Fanning (Cherie Currie), Stella Maeve (Sandy West), Scout Taylor-Compton (Lita Ford), and Alia Shawkat (Robin) doing a Kick-Ass Job embodying “The Runaways”, the directing and camera work was exceptionally great.
As long as you can see pass the fact that Dakota Fanning is underage, you will thoroughly enjoy this movie.
Doggie Bag:
“What Stood Out?”
- The Script and Directing, all done by the virtually new-comer, Floria Sigismond.
- Michael Shannon, “Kim Fowley”, basically “Lester Bangs (Almost Famous)/Kelly (Girl Next Door)” all rolled into one. He has 98% of the movie’s best one-liners and NAILS every last one of them.
- Kristen Steward, “Joan Jett”, as I said before, she knows how to command attention. Not to mention, she breaks down extremely well on camera. With time, she will be an amazing leading actress.
- Scout Taylor-Compton, “Lita Ford”, her and Dakota Fanning’s character have a “Meltdown” fight towards the end of the movie…this scene shows she will only get better and you will be seeing A LOT more of her in the years to come.
- Dakota Fanning, “Cherie Currie”, I mean…she was born to play this role. She shined EVERY chance she got and completely lost her self in this part. Her performance told you “I am NOT Dakota Fanning, I AM Cherie Currie.”…and you believed her every minute of the way. In all honesty, I think she deserves an Oscar for this role.
“The Runaways” definitely pushes the envelope…just as the underage, all-girl punk band did in the 70s. This movie has heavy drug use and extremely sexual tones, all involved minors but that is not what’s to be celebrated. The courage this young girl group had in the 70s to be exactly who/what they wanted to be and Kim Fowley, who that had faith in their vision, is what‘s to be celebrated.
This courage is mirrored with the very production of the “The Runaways” film. It takes a group of courageous people to be willing to retell such a controversial, yet important, piece of history. They took a chance and it paid off because the movie is wonderful.
Please go to the theaters and lose yourself in this provocative, yet factual, work of art because it deserves your undivided attention.
Sunday, April 11, 2010
Still Playing: "Why Did I Get Married Too?" Review
...The "quick video review" coming soon...
Still Playing: "Why Did I Get Married Too?"
Appetizer: “Why Did I Married Too” was a formulaic movie that strives to be nothing more.
Main Course: Now before I start this review, I would like to state a few things.
These things being said, I did NOT want to watch “Why Did I Get Married Too”.
The reason being Tyler Perry.
He, like many other filmmakers, follows a formula in all of his movie in order to reach his targeted audience. A filmmaker following a formula isn’t a problem with me though (I mean as I said, I enjoy the Medea movies and those are formulaic to the core), it’s when I’m not the targeted audience that I have a problem with formulas.
No matter how hard I tried, I couldn’t shake the feeling that Tyler Perry was going to run this movie through his Dramatic “Assembly Line”
Anyways.
Movie starts…
Terry (Tyler Perry) and Dianne (Sharon Leal) talk about their friends, that are getting a divorce, in front of their two young children. The boy, youngest, asks what a “divorce” is and before the parents can reply the girl, older, answers with an overly grown response.
You laugh.
“Kids Say the Darnest Things”-type of moment.
The two adults then pack their bags into the car so they can go off to their annual vacation with their friends and talk about “Why Did [They] Get Married?”…
ANNNNNNND THAT’s the whole movie.
A clusterfuck of set-ups for you to laugh, be mad, but ultimately, for you to shout at the screen. Whether the set-ups push forward the story in a way you can truly “care about” or not is irrelevant…as long as you shout at the screen every 10 minutes.
Side Dishes:
“Why to watch this movie?”
“Why NOT to watch this movie?”
Dessert: Final Verdict - Tied
Tie-Breaker: Now the only reason it’s a “tie” is because I did not feel like listing more explanations as to “Why NOT to watch…”.
If you had intentions on paying 10-13 dollars on seeing this sequel at the theater to be begin with, your still going to see it at the theater. You know what you want from Tyler Perry and he delivers just that. A movie that allows you to scream at the screen for 2 hours. Nothing more.
Doggie Bag:
"What Stood Out?"
“Why did…” #1 worked because it was the perfect balance of Comedy and Drama, not to mention, the story was tightly written. “Why Did…” #2, on the other hand, was 3% Comedy and 97% Drama.
If you like Tyler Perry for Drama, this movie is for you. If you (such as me) like Tyler Perry for Comedy, stay faaaaaaaaaaar away from this movie.
You have been warned.
Still Playing: "Why Did I Get Married Too?"
Appetizer: “Why Did I Married Too” was a formulaic movie that strives to be nothing more.
Main Course: Now before I start this review, I would like to state a few things.
- I have a guilty pleasure for the “Medea” movies. Yes, I do have a few people in my family that are similar to the characters in those movies.
- I thoroughly enjoyed the first installment to “Why Did I Get Married”…to my surprise.
These things being said, I did NOT want to watch “Why Did I Get Married Too”.
The reason being Tyler Perry.
He, like many other filmmakers, follows a formula in all of his movie in order to reach his targeted audience. A filmmaker following a formula isn’t a problem with me though (I mean as I said, I enjoy the Medea movies and those are formulaic to the core), it’s when I’m not the targeted audience that I have a problem with formulas.
No matter how hard I tried, I couldn’t shake the feeling that Tyler Perry was going to run this movie through his Dramatic “Assembly Line”
Anyways.
Movie starts…
Terry (Tyler Perry) and Dianne (Sharon Leal) talk about their friends, that are getting a divorce, in front of their two young children. The boy, youngest, asks what a “divorce” is and before the parents can reply the girl, older, answers with an overly grown response.
You laugh.
“Kids Say the Darnest Things”-type of moment.
The two adults then pack their bags into the car so they can go off to their annual vacation with their friends and talk about “Why Did [They] Get Married?”…
ANNNNNNND THAT’s the whole movie.
A clusterfuck of set-ups for you to laugh, be mad, but ultimately, for you to shout at the screen. Whether the set-ups push forward the story in a way you can truly “care about” or not is irrelevant…as long as you shout at the screen every 10 minutes.
Side Dishes:
“Why to watch this movie?”
- You’re a Tyler Perry fan and just to see another one of his movies.
- To watch an Urban Film.
- To see how Janet Jackson is holding up…
- You find Tyler Perry’s Dramas to be good.
- What will “Angela” do next?
“Why NOT to watch this movie?”
- The characters and relationships you grew to love in the 1st movie are changed…for the worst.
- The acting is awful.
- The story was extremely straightforward.
- The movie has no true focus.
- 85% of the “sentimental” parts are flat-out funny…and I’m sure they weren’t meant to be.
Dessert: Final Verdict - Tied
Tie-Breaker: Now the only reason it’s a “tie” is because I did not feel like listing more explanations as to “Why NOT to watch…”.
If you had intentions on paying 10-13 dollars on seeing this sequel at the theater to be begin with, your still going to see it at the theater. You know what you want from Tyler Perry and he delivers just that. A movie that allows you to scream at the screen for 2 hours. Nothing more.
Doggie Bag:
"What Stood Out?"
- Angela (Tashe Smith)…and that’s mainly because she was the only character that gave you more of what you loved about the 1st installment, laughs.
“Why did…” #1 worked because it was the perfect balance of Comedy and Drama, not to mention, the story was tightly written. “Why Did…” #2, on the other hand, was 3% Comedy and 97% Drama.
If you like Tyler Perry for Drama, this movie is for you. If you (such as me) like Tyler Perry for Comedy, stay faaaaaaaaaaar away from this movie.
You have been warned.
Food for Thought: "You Don't F*ck w/ an Artist's Favorite Past Time."
What pisses me off more than losing a movie or CD, is losing a GREAT movie or CD.
...and what pisses me off EVEN MORE than losing a GREAT movie or CD, is losing a GREAT movie or CD that you know for a FACT you didn't just lose...Someone stole it.
You don't FUCK with an Artist's Favorite Past Time.
Period.
Now eat that up.
Food for Thought: I was running in my sleep. Think "Casino Royale".
Last night, I had the most awkward dream. I was running from something or someone...
Climbing up shit, Freerunning and what not. Only problem is...I have no idea why.
Probably, running from the thought of having to spend time writing a review for "Why Did I Get Married Too?". :/
Hm.
^^^^ My dream. Minus the jungle...and extra coverage shots in HD. ^^^^
Now eat that up.
Climbing up shit, Freerunning and what not. Only problem is...I have no idea why.
Probably, running from the thought of having to spend time writing a review for "Why Did I Get Married Too?". :/
Hm.
^^^^ My dream. Minus the jungle...and extra coverage shots in HD. ^^^^
Now eat that up.
Saturday, April 10, 2010
Leftover Meal: "She's Out of my League"
^^^^ The Quick Video Review ^^^^
...Full "Serving" review coming soon...
Leftover Meal: "Hot Tub Time Machine"
^^^^ The Quick Video Review ^^^^
...Full "Serving" review coming soon...
Food for Thought: I dreamt I was in "Hurt Locker"...too much medication.
I dreamt I was apart of the Bomb Squat Unit in "The Hurt Locker" last night.
I was pretty skilled when it came to disarming bombs. None of them blew up...around me at least. Dope ass dream, nevertheless...too bad I didn't find the movie as entertaining as my dream.
Benadryl, Nitequil, n Weed make for the most interesting Lucid Dreams. Hm...
^^^^Me at work.^^^^
Watch part of my dream...not really...just a scene from "The Hurt Locker". But still. Watch.
Now eat that up...
I was pretty skilled when it came to disarming bombs. None of them blew up...around me at least. Dope ass dream, nevertheless...too bad I didn't find the movie as entertaining as my dream.
Benadryl, Nitequil, n Weed make for the most interesting Lucid Dreams. Hm...
^^^^Me at work.^^^^
Watch part of my dream...not really...just a scene from "The Hurt Locker". But still. Watch.
Now eat that up...
Food for Thought: "Ferris Bueller's Day Off"...I'm playing Cameron.
It's my day off. So many things to do. A great majority of the things are fun...but I'm sicker than a Tijuana Donkey Show.
"When Trey was in Egypt's Land...Let my Trey Gooooooooooo..."
Now watch one of my favorite scenes in "Ferris Bueller's Day Off"
...I'm still debating whether to go out... :/
Now eat that up...
"When Trey was in Egypt's Land...Let my Trey Gooooooooooo..."
Now watch one of my favorite scenes in "Ferris Bueller's Day Off"
...I'm still debating whether to go out... :/
Now eat that up...
Friday, April 9, 2010
Food for Thought: Beautiful Destruction and "Requiem for a Dream"
I have never before witnessed the “Beautiful Destruction” of a human being until I saw "Requiem for a Dream". Honestly, I can say seeing this movie at the tender age of 12, is one of the MANY reasons I have a deep love for film.
The ending sequence of this movie is “Painfully Gorgeous”.
****SPOILER ALERT…I mean it IS the ending.****
VVVVVVV * Trailer for "Requiem for a Dream" * VVVVVVV
Now eat that up...
The ending sequence of this movie is “Painfully Gorgeous”.
****SPOILER ALERT…I mean it IS the ending.****
VVVVVVV * Trailer for "Requiem for a Dream" * VVVVVVV
Now eat that up...
Sunday, April 4, 2010
Opening Weekend Meal: "Clash of the Titans"
^^^ The quick video review ^^^
Opening Weekend Meal: "Clash of the Titans"
Appetizer: “Clash of the Titans” was, basically, a Big-Budget 2 hour Porno…
Main Course: …So. I’m not going to lie. I’ve been looking forward to seeing this movie since I saw the trailer a few months back. Not because I believed it would have an amazing story or even good acting. I really wanted to be entertained by loads of action, CGI, and 3D.
No need to sugar coat it.
I mean, Sam Worthington is the lead actor. Nothing against the man but I’ve always found his performances to lack emotional connection. Anyways, when this weekend showed up, I was already sold on this movie. The first time I tried to watch, it was sold out. Today, I bought my tickets early. Even showed up to the theater early to get a good seat. A few people that sat around me, talked through the trailers…but they were pretty funny. At the least, I was assured this evening’s movie experience would be mildly entertaining due to the audience…
Movie starts…
A fisherman, Spyros (HEY! It‘s that one guy from “Lost World: Jurassic Park“, Pete Postlethwaite!), finds a box while at sea. He pulls it into his ship, opens it to revile a dead woman and baby but…oh, oh *he pokes the baby*
…OH THE BABY’S NOT DEAD!!!
He keeps him.
Skip forward, the baby is now an adolescent. His name is Perseus. While he helps his family, the sky catches his attention. He begins to hold his heart as he gazes, his father catches this. In this moment, Spyros tells him that his journey is out there where his eyes are fixated…but he won’t be able to go on it until he grows up.
No lie, old dude basically rambled on to him about a “journey”, that he wouldn’t go on until later, all based on little man looking at the sky. So now it‘s spelled out for us that Perseus has to go on a journey.
Skip forward, the adolescent is a young man. Perseus (Sam Worthington: “Terminator: Salvation”, “Avatar”) is a fisherman. While he helps his dad on the ship, it’s obvious that he is better and exceptionally stronger than his father. Shortly after, Spyros notices they haven’t caught any fishes. In a rage, he curses the Gods for their lack of food then he notices a statue of Zeus on a hill. He thinks of it as a sign. That thought runs short, when they realize men are in the process of tearing it down.
As soon as the statue falls into the water, something comes out…
IT’S HADES (Ralph Fiennes: “Harry Potter”, “The Hurt Locker”)!!!
While Hades suspends in the air, he has an amazing transformation into multiple flying creatures. These creatures kill all the men on the hill. During that process, he accidentally kills Perseus family.
Perseus screams, “NOOOOOOOO!!!!”
…This is about when my brain shut off. In that moment, I realize we, the audience, are in for “that” ride. You know. That auto-pilot trip, no twist, no turns, no surprises. Just a straight-forward, boring story until the exciting fight scenes.
ANNNNNNDDDDD…
I was right. The movie follows that same formula, about 20-25 minutes of “snooze” then 10-15 minutes of “WOW”, repeat, until the ending credits…
There is more to the story…but it’s so by-the-book that reading about it will bore you. Not to mention, I can’t talk about the cool scenes. Then you won’t be surprise with what the movie actually has to offer.
Trust me when I say, it’s formulaic.
Side Dishes:
“Why to watch that movie?”
- Cool CGI (especially in 3D).
- To see what all the fuzz is about.
- You really want to watch another “Sam Worthington” movie.
- You want to see another 3D movie, saw “Alice…”, “Avatar”, and “How to Train…” so this was the only one left.
- Three words: “Release the Kraken!”
- Had some pretty funny parts.
“Why NOT to watch this movie?”
- The acting was terrible.
- The dialogue was worst.
- Every scene was predictable.
- Not an equal amount of action in comparison to the down time.
- Movie tickets are expensive, and 3D cost 3-6 dollars more.
- 90% of the “pretty funny” parts…weren’t meant to be.
Dessert: Final Verdict - Tied (same number of reasons “to watch” as “not to watch”)
Tie-Breaker - Instead of me telling you whether or not to see this movie, allow me to explain why I compared it to a Porno.
You buy, and watch, porn for the performers and the action NOT the acting.
When the performers begin to read lines, “act”, 9 times out of 10, the mood is killed. From the dialogue in “Clash of the Titans”, one can tell this was not written to be an “Oscar-Winning” Epic…but it tried to act like one instead of giving people more of what they wants in the beginning, Action. In other words, CGI.
Look. If I’m going to be eye raped, at least give me two hours of poundage. Don’t try and sweet talk me.
All and all, “Clash of the Titans” was nothing more than a B-movie with a Blockbuster CGI/3D budget. Sadly, it wants to be more and that’s where it fails.
Friday, April 2, 2010
What the $^@% is a "Movie Monster"? o_0
My name is Trey. Though names aren't as important as the reason I am here.
Why are you here you may ask?
Excellent query. My purpose is to stop as many people from watching bad movies as possible.
I have a lot of work to do...
Oh. Here's a little video giving a "once-over" on the man that is, "Movie Monster".
Thanks for stopping by.
Why are you here you may ask?
Excellent query. My purpose is to stop as many people from watching bad movies as possible.
I have a lot of work to do...
Oh. Here's a little video giving a "once-over" on the man that is, "Movie Monster".
Thanks for stopping by.
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