Review: Avatar

Avatar is a film that lives up to the hype, without a doubt.  Usually when a movie is amped up so much, and one goes to see it with such high expectations, it is easy to leave dissapointed.  I loved this movie from start to finish.  I went to see it in a regular movie theater setting, so I wasn't as taken with the special effects as those who might see it in IMAX (this is definitely on my to-do list, though).  I was suprised at how much I enjoyed the plot, as I had heard much about how it was the effects that made this film truly great, and the plot was average.  Read on.

Review: District 9

District 9 was a refreshing new Sci-fi movie that had me engaged for a good portion of the film.  The portrayal of this film as a mockumentary was an effective way of taking on the subject matter of this film.  I just wish it wouldn't have strayed away from this concept into a shoot-em up toward the end.  Read on for full review.

Review: Paranormal Activity

I'll admit, I am very easiliy scared, and watched a good portion of Paranormal Activity from behind my closed fingers.  This movie scared the crap out of me.  The film starts off relativly slow, but I didn't mind that one bit.  I was on the edge of my seat for a good portion near the end, as each night the paranormal activity escalated.  Read on for the full review.

My fiance and I watched Seven Pounds recently, and I found it to be a very wonderful film.  I know it has had mixed reviews, and I have had friends tell me that it is "so predictable."  In the below review, I will explain why that while it was predictable it didn't matter to this film.  Please note that this review may contain spoilers as I attempt to explain why I feel this movie was not predictable, but the fact that what I will reveal is made apparent in the very first scene, I feel this will not impact the viewing experience for any readers.  I will try to explain everything as ambiguously as possible, but even still it may not be possible to prevent spoilers.  All I can say now is that I strongly recommend watching this movie. Read on at your own discretion.

Review: Confessions of a Shopaholic

My fiance and I rented Confessions of a Shopaholic for a light-hearted movie to watch.  We have been falling behind on new releases, and I remember every time we saw a trailer for it, we'd both mention wanting to see it.  We made the right choice in renting this one.  My fiance enjoyed it, so this might be a pretty good chick flick to watch that the guys won't cringe about either.  Read on for the full review.

Review: Cube

This movie will be very difficult to review.  Mainly because I am not 100% sure how I felt about the movie.  Usually when I sleep on it, a review will come to me.  I watched it, I enjoyed watching it, but at the same time I found myself wondering what the heck is up with it.  In all fairness, I suppose I will have to write a neutral review, due to the number of times I found myself rolling my eyes (mentally perhaps) at this movie.  Read on for more.

Review: Brothers

I went to see Brothers with some girl friends last night.  This is a very difficult movie for me to review at the moment.  The acting was great, but I left the film with a bad taste in my mouth.  It may have just been the subject matter it was focused on.  I had never seen the trailer for this film, so I was unsure of what I was in for, even though friends were able to give me a brief synopsis.  The leading cast was great, though my personal displeasure of Tobey Maguire may have had an impact on my outlook.  I will attempt to approach this film without personal bias.  I will also not reveal any spoilers, as anyone who had seen the trailer (which I had watched after seeing the movie) will have the basic idea of what this film is about.  Read on...

Review: I Love You, Man

My fiance and I subscribe to Netflix, and thus watch plenty of movies in our free time.  Our most recent rental was I Love You, Man.  This movie was not quiet what I expected, considering it starred both Paul Rudd and Jason Segel.  I was expecting a movie similar to Pineapple Express or the Hangover, which are both very funny movies.  This movie, however; was something anybody could enjoy.  I would have no regrets watching this movie with my grandmother, for example.  Read on for the full review.]

Review: The Second Twilight Adaption Seemed Subpar

So after rushing through the New Moon novel, I went to see the movie last Saturday.  I went into the movie feeling optimistic.  I enjoyed the first movie well enough, and since I liked the second book so much more than the first, I thought the same would be true for the second.  I guess I was wrong.

Review

Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart's chemistry was actually cringe worthy.  Aren't they a real life couple?  The saving grace of this movie was what made the book good as well, the increased amount of time Bella spent with Jacob.  Taylor Launter could act circles around the leading couple.  The movie seemed rushed.  They tried to cram everything into a two hour and ten minute film. I think an extra half hour wouldn't have hurt, and could have made for a more natural transistion between everything that happened. I do think the director managed to do a very good job being true to the book, at the very least, but the acting really brought it down for me.  Bella's mumbling and crazy blink thing she did, and Edward kissing her like he is making out with a lamp post or something were a couple examples.  Was the first movie really this bad?  Maybe the difference was that I rented the first one rather than seeing it on the big screen.  Either way, I walked out of the theater relativly pleased with my choice, but feeling that the movie lacked something.  3 out of 5 stars.