An action-adventure set in the time when Vikings tried to conquer North America, Pathfinder tells the heroic story of a young Norse boy left behind after his clan shipwrecks on the Eastern shores. Despite his lineage, the boy is raised by the very Indians his kinsmen set out to destroy. Now, as the Vikings return to stage another barbaric raid on his village, the 25 year-old Norse warrior (Karl Urban) wages a personal war to stop the Vikings' trail of death and destruction. Forging his own path, his destiny is revealed and his identity re-claimed.
It is very rare that I can talk WW in to leaving a movie because of how atrociously bad it is. This pile of dung was actually bad enough for her to give in. I didn't expect it to be any good since the movie has had its release date pushed back over and over again for a year and a half. However, I never thought it would be this stupid. The lead guy didn't even have a single line in the hour that we sat through. As for the speed of the story line - Holy Fast Forward, Batman! The boy was left by Vikings and picked up by Indians. The words said "15 years later" on the screen. Vikings came back and killed the dude's village people. The dude started killing Vikings. He hid in the water. He jumped off a horse. He took a couple out while sledding down a snowy mountain. Then WW graced me with us leaving. Walking out was totally the best part of this movie trip.
Never see this. Any of you. Trust me on this one.
Firehouse Dog
The world's most famous – and Hollywood's most pampered – pooch is separated from his owner and ends up as the mascot of a hapless fire station. There, he helps a 12-year-old boy and his father, a veteran fire chief, turn the station into the city's finest.
This was an incredibly cute movie. I took Stinka (the future stepdaughter) to see this and we both absolutely loved it. It's the textbook family movie with some really big laughs. If you are looking for cinematic excellence and what not - this is NOT the movie to go see. It's corny, silly, and formula. However, if you have kids or are a pet lover and want to simply enjoy two hours - this is the perfect movie to venture out and see.
I couldn't possibly recommend this movie more to people with kids. Go rent it right now, people!
This was an incredibly cute movie. I took Stinka (the future stepdaughter) to see this and we both absolutely loved it. It's the textbook family movie with some really big laughs. If you are looking for cinematic excellence and what not - this is NOT the movie to go see. It's corny, silly, and formula. However, if you have kids or are a pet lover and want to simply enjoy two hours - this is the perfect movie to venture out and see.
I couldn't possibly recommend this movie more to people with kids. Go rent it right now, people!
Hot Fuzz
Hot Fuzz is the action/comedy from the makers of the hit movie Shaun of the Dead. Nicholas Angel (Simon Pegg) is the finest cop London has to offer, with an arrest record 400% higher than any other officer on the force. He's so good, he makes everyone else look bad. As a result, Angel's superiors send him to a place where his talents won't be quite so embarrassing -- the sleepy and seemingly crime-free village of Sandford. Once there, he is partnered with the well-meaning but overeager police officer Danny Butterman (Nick Frost). The son of amiable Police Chief Frank Butterman (Jim Broadbent), Danny is a huge action movie fan and believes his new big-city partner might just be a real-life "bad boy," and his chance to experience the life of gunfights and car chases he so longs for. Angel is quick to dismiss this as childish fantasy and Danny's puppy-like enthusiasm only adds to Angel's growing frustration. However, as a series of grisly accidents rocks the village, Angel is convinced that Sandford is not what it seems and as the intrigue deepens, Danny's dreams of explosive, high-octane, car-chasing, gunfighting, all-out action seem more and more like a reality. It's time for these small-town cops to break out some big-city justice.
This movie was hyterical. I loved Shaun Of The Dead, but I thought this movie was twice as good. The best part of it was that it felt like you were watching a parody of action movies (a la Airplane or Scary Movie) with the way that it was written and acted, but it really wasn't. I'm not sure how much sense that makes, but it was awesome watching them basically mock themselves while going through the actual story line. The two main guys played off of each other just as great as they did in Shaun Of The Dead.
I fully recommend this movie to all. It's very funny and is one of the better movies on rental shelves right now.
This movie was hyterical. I loved Shaun Of The Dead, but I thought this movie was twice as good. The best part of it was that it felt like you were watching a parody of action movies (a la Airplane or Scary Movie) with the way that it was written and acted, but it really wasn't. I'm not sure how much sense that makes, but it was awesome watching them basically mock themselves while going through the actual story line. The two main guys played off of each other just as great as they did in Shaun Of The Dead.
I fully recommend this movie to all. It's very funny and is one of the better movies on rental shelves right now.
300
Based on the epic graphic novel by Frank Miller, 300 is a retelling of the ancient Battle of Thermopylae in which King Leonidas (Gerard Butler) and 300 Spartans fought to the death against Xerxes and his massive Persian army. Facing insurmountable odds, their valor and sacrifice inspire all of Greece to unite against their Persian enemy, drawing a line in the sand for democracy. The film brings Miller's acclaimed graphic novel to life by combining live action with virtual backgrounds that capture his distinct vision of this ancient historic tale.
This movie is pretty much worth seeing just because of how it looks visually. It was so well put together from a sight standpoint. The fight scenes are also very well choreographed. Gerard Butler was awesome as King Leonidas. His delivery (while blatantly overdramatic most of the time) was great and his occasional sarcastic comments made you laugh your ass off. Unfortunately, after you get past the visual feel of the movie and the main character, there really wasn't much else. The movie lacked the necessary flow that make movies like Gladiator or Braveheart classics. There was too much dead space because of the lacking flow and you find yourself asking historical questions that, for me, make me end up laughing at the movie instead of taking it seriously. Were the Persians card carrying members of Mr. T fan club? Were the Persians basically a bunch of circus freaks that fought wars with the 10 foot tall king, the crab clawed man, the charging rhinos that looked like they were borrowed from The Lord Of The Rings, and the turncoat hunchback? Can anyone say Sparta or Spartans without yelling? Did the Spartans really think that the best way to go in to battle was with bright red banana hammocks and capes? . . . . . no protective armor? . . . . . . or even a top for that matter? Anywho, I digress.
The movie was by no means horrible. It was pretty watchable, but nowhere near the level of great epic classics. I would still recommend people checking it out based on its phenomenal visual appearance, but be warned that the story might bore you a bit at times.
This movie is pretty much worth seeing just because of how it looks visually. It was so well put together from a sight standpoint. The fight scenes are also very well choreographed. Gerard Butler was awesome as King Leonidas. His delivery (while blatantly overdramatic most of the time) was great and his occasional sarcastic comments made you laugh your ass off. Unfortunately, after you get past the visual feel of the movie and the main character, there really wasn't much else. The movie lacked the necessary flow that make movies like Gladiator or Braveheart classics. There was too much dead space because of the lacking flow and you find yourself asking historical questions that, for me, make me end up laughing at the movie instead of taking it seriously. Were the Persians card carrying members of Mr. T fan club? Were the Persians basically a bunch of circus freaks that fought wars with the 10 foot tall king, the crab clawed man, the charging rhinos that looked like they were borrowed from The Lord Of The Rings, and the turncoat hunchback? Can anyone say Sparta or Spartans without yelling? Did the Spartans really think that the best way to go in to battle was with bright red banana hammocks and capes? . . . . . no protective armor? . . . . . . or even a top for that matter? Anywho, I digress.
The movie was by no means horrible. It was pretty watchable, but nowhere near the level of great epic classics. I would still recommend people checking it out based on its phenomenal visual appearance, but be warned that the story might bore you a bit at times.
The Number 23
The Number 23 stars Jim Carrey as a man whose life unravels after he comes into contact with an obscure book titled The Number 23. As he reads the book, he becomes increasingly convinced that it is based on his own life. His obsession with the number 23 starts to consume him, and he begins to realize the book forecasts far graver consequences for his life than he could have ever imagined.
This is the type of movie that totally explains how my movie going experiences are dictated by expectations. I was really psyched to see this movie because I love Jim Carrey and the previews for it looked awesome. Then I read a bunch of reviews that said the movie was absolutely horrible. I'm talking about like one star reviews here. I was disappointed by that and ended up going in to the movie expecting it to be pretty crappy. I'm usually not one to buy in to the critics' point of view but when 5 or 6 people say the same thing about it - I might tend to be swayed. Luckily, because of the low expectations going in I ended up thinking that the movie was pretty good and not nearly as bad as everyone had said it would be. The movie wasn't quite as suspenseful as I thought it would be. I was expecting a lot more of an edge of my seat type feeling. However, it was one of those Sixth Sense type movies and I don't really see why people would have thought this was so bad.
I would casually recommend people checking this one out. It's not worthy of must see status but it's worth the rental if you are up to it.
This is the type of movie that totally explains how my movie going experiences are dictated by expectations. I was really psyched to see this movie because I love Jim Carrey and the previews for it looked awesome. Then I read a bunch of reviews that said the movie was absolutely horrible. I'm talking about like one star reviews here. I was disappointed by that and ended up going in to the movie expecting it to be pretty crappy. I'm usually not one to buy in to the critics' point of view but when 5 or 6 people say the same thing about it - I might tend to be swayed. Luckily, because of the low expectations going in I ended up thinking that the movie was pretty good and not nearly as bad as everyone had said it would be. The movie wasn't quite as suspenseful as I thought it would be. I was expecting a lot more of an edge of my seat type feeling. However, it was one of those Sixth Sense type movies and I don't really see why people would have thought this was so bad.
I would casually recommend people checking this one out. It's not worthy of must see status but it's worth the rental if you are up to it.
Zodiac
Based on the actual case files of one of the biggest unsolved crimes in the nation's history, Zodiac is a thriller from David Fincher, director of Seven and Fight Club. As a serial killer terrifies the San Francisco Bay Area and taunts police with his ciphers and letters, investigators in four jurisdictions search for the murderer. The case will become an obsession for four men as their lives and careers are built and destroyed by the endless trail of clues.
I really think that David Fincher is one of the best directors in Hollywood. He is able to keep you glued to the screen in every one of his movies (including The Game and Panic Room) and Zodiac is no different. The movie wasn't as jumping out of your seat thriller as the commercials may have made it seem, but it was very thrilling from an intellectual point. I found myself as interested in them finding the killer as the detectives and reporters were themselves. The movie was a tad bit long, but the performances by everyone were awesome.
I very stronly recommend this movie to everyone. It is well worth the rental fee.
I really think that David Fincher is one of the best directors in Hollywood. He is able to keep you glued to the screen in every one of his movies (including The Game and Panic Room) and Zodiac is no different. The movie wasn't as jumping out of your seat thriller as the commercials may have made it seem, but it was very thrilling from an intellectual point. I found myself as interested in them finding the killer as the detectives and reporters were themselves. The movie was a tad bit long, but the performances by everyone were awesome.
I very stronly recommend this movie to everyone. It is well worth the rental fee.
Premonition
Linda Hanson (Sandra Bullock) has a beautiful house, a loving husband and two adorable daughters. Her life is perfect, until the day she receives the devastating news that her husband Jim (Julian McMahon) has died in a car accident. When she wakes up the next morning to find him alive and well, she assumes it was all a dream, but is shaken by how vivid it felt. She soon realizes it wasn't a dream, and her world is turned upside down as the surreal circumstances lead her to discover that her perfect life may not have been all that it appeared. Desperate to save her family, Linda begins a furious race against time and fate to try and preserve everything that she and Jim have built together.
I'm not really sure what to think about this movie. There were points in the movie where I really liked it, there were parts where I thought it was kind of blah, and there were points where I wasn't completely sure what was going on. It was a little bit too all over the place. If they would have tightened it up a bit - this could have been a really kick ass movie. WW and I didn't hate it, but definitely thought it could have been better. I can't really say too much more without giving stuff away so I will leave it at that.
I didn't fully recommend everyone checking this one outin theaters, but if you don't have anything to do and want to see it - it's worth the rental.
I'm not really sure what to think about this movie. There were points in the movie where I really liked it, there were parts where I thought it was kind of blah, and there were points where I wasn't completely sure what was going on. It was a little bit too all over the place. If they would have tightened it up a bit - this could have been a really kick ass movie. WW and I didn't hate it, but definitely thought it could have been better. I can't really say too much more without giving stuff away so I will leave it at that.
I didn't fully recommend everyone checking this one outin theaters, but if you don't have anything to do and want to see it - it's worth the rental.
The Hills Have Eyes 2
This is the sequel to the 2006 horror re-make, The Hills Have Eyes. The storyline follows a group of young National Guard trainees who are attacked by mutants during a training mission in the New Mexico desert.
Basically, what happens in Hollywood with horror movies is that if a low budget gore fest makes 40 million dollars - the studio is so psyched that they decide to cast a bunch of craptastic actors, have a bunch of senseless gore, and don't bother with a screenplay just so that they can get a putrid sequel out in theaters as fast possible to try and make another 40 million dollars. Hence . . . . The Hills Have Eyes 2. The first movie was silly, but at least it was a witless, lost family against the mutants. In this one they are up against a troop of OUR NATIONAL GUARD . . . . with proper training . . . . and machine guns. As if that alone wasn't demoralizing enough, the senseless gore is so outrageous. For example, the movie starts off with the grossest child birth scene I've ever seen and there is even one scene where a guys climbs out of porta-potty . . . . FROM INSIDE THE TOILET! This movie was absolutely horrid.
I wouldn't recommend anyone seeing this. Not even horror buffs. This movie is so horrid that it will make you want to kick your television screen in.
Basically, what happens in Hollywood with horror movies is that if a low budget gore fest makes 40 million dollars - the studio is so psyched that they decide to cast a bunch of craptastic actors, have a bunch of senseless gore, and don't bother with a screenplay just so that they can get a putrid sequel out in theaters as fast possible to try and make another 40 million dollars. Hence . . . . The Hills Have Eyes 2. The first movie was silly, but at least it was a witless, lost family against the mutants. In this one they are up against a troop of OUR NATIONAL GUARD . . . . with proper training . . . . and machine guns. As if that alone wasn't demoralizing enough, the senseless gore is so outrageous. For example, the movie starts off with the grossest child birth scene I've ever seen and there is even one scene where a guys climbs out of porta-potty . . . . FROM INSIDE THE TOILET! This movie was absolutely horrid.
I wouldn't recommend anyone seeing this. Not even horror buffs. This movie is so horrid that it will make you want to kick your television screen in.
The Astronaut Farmer
Dismissed from NASA's space program, former astronaut-in-training Charles Farmer (Billy Bob Thornton) pursues his lifelong dream by building his own rocket in the family film The Astronaut Farmer. On the eve of his launch, he must battle foreclosure on his ranch, a small-town community of disbelievers, the FAA, and FBI agents who want to shut him down in the name of Homeland Security – but remains determined to reach his goal and instill in his children the courage to pursue their own dreams, no matter the odds.
The first hour of this movie was firmly entrenched in snooze city. Both WW and I, along with the three kids, were visibly bored out of our minds. Usually something like that will kill a movie and put it way beyond the point of no return in terms of being able to bring the audience back. However, the last 40 minutes of it somehow managed to literally perk up the whole theater and suck you back in to the point where you are really rooting for this thing to work out, getting choked up at certain points, and wanting to clap at the end. Very strange movie going experience here.
I would recommend this movie to everyone (especially with kids), but must heavily warn you that you have to drudge through the first hour. The ending of the movie makes it worth it but I'm not going to lie to you. It's a pretty rough first hour.
The first hour of this movie was firmly entrenched in snooze city. Both WW and I, along with the three kids, were visibly bored out of our minds. Usually something like that will kill a movie and put it way beyond the point of no return in terms of being able to bring the audience back. However, the last 40 minutes of it somehow managed to literally perk up the whole theater and suck you back in to the point where you are really rooting for this thing to work out, getting choked up at certain points, and wanting to clap at the end. Very strange movie going experience here.
I would recommend this movie to everyone (especially with kids), but must heavily warn you that you have to drudge through the first hour. The ending of the movie makes it worth it but I'm not going to lie to you. It's a pretty rough first hour.
The Last Mimzy
The Last Mimzy tells the story of two children who discover a mysterious box that contains some strange devices they think are toys. As the children play with these "toys," they begin to display higher and higher intelligence levels. Their teacher tells their parents that they seem to have grown beyond genius. Their parents, too, realize something extraordinary is happening. Emma, the younger of the two, tells her confused mother that one of the toys, a beat-up stuffed toy rabbit, is named Mimzy and that "she teaches me things."As Emma's mom becomes increasingly concerned, a blackout shuts down the city and the government traces the source of the power surge to Emma's family's house. Things quickly spin wildly out of their control. The children are focused on these strange objects, Mimzy, and the important mission on which they seem to have been sent. When the little girl says that Mimzy contains a most serious message from the future, a scientific scan shows that Mimzy is part extremely high level electronic, and part organic and the children's destiny is to get Mimzy back to where she belongs.
This movie was like a lower scaled E.T. You find yourself immediately liking the two kids and hoping that things work out for them . . . . . and Mimzy. It's the type of movie where you don't even realize you are watching very heavy science fiction. That is the best kind of science fiction as far as I'm concerned. The story moved along very well and the adults were great in their supporting roles. WW and I liked this movie just as much as my future stepdaughter and "niece" . . . . . actually we probably enjoyed it even more than them so this movie definitely reaches to all audiences. It was just a simple, enjoyable ride of a movie.
I would recommend this movie for everyone. It's a feel good/great family movie and you should all check it out.
This movie was like a lower scaled E.T. You find yourself immediately liking the two kids and hoping that things work out for them . . . . . and Mimzy. It's the type of movie where you don't even realize you are watching very heavy science fiction. That is the best kind of science fiction as far as I'm concerned. The story moved along very well and the adults were great in their supporting roles. WW and I liked this movie just as much as my future stepdaughter and "niece" . . . . . actually we probably enjoyed it even more than them so this movie definitely reaches to all audiences. It was just a simple, enjoyable ride of a movie.
I would recommend this movie for everyone. It's a feel good/great family movie and you should all check it out.
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