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FIRST OFF I just want to say this movie was worth a watch BUT in NO WAY did Johnny Depp and Angelina Jolie deserve to get nominated for Golden Globes! That is just crazy. And this movie was supposed to be a comedy - which I didn't really see nor was Angelina Jolie funny. I mean it had a decent plot and a few funny moments I guess but I mean all in all there was nothing special about it.
If you watch a lot of movies like me I say it's worth it BUT if you are picky and don't watch many movies at all then you can leave this one alone and choose a better one.
So I give this a decent rating. It was not amazing but it wasn't bad either I just think given the actor/actress in the film - Jolie, Depp, Betany, etc. it should have been much better but I guess they didn't write it so what can you do?
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Sunday, January 2, 2011
Legend of the Guardian of Ga'Hoole - Maybe (parents please read)
// Labels: Maybe
No Spoilers...
First of all I realize that this is an animated movie - but I highly doubt it is the type to keep your children occupied. Fair warning. Also it is rather odd to watch a movie that is animated but also realistic enough that they appear to be real owls and they fight each other and what not... kind of weird especially for kids.
I found the plot to be exceptionally far fetched (not that Shrek and Up and others aren't but this was just different-hard to explain). I just find a plot about owls in a war for power as a bit odd.
I'm giving this a Maybe and not a don't bother because I didn't HATE it I just thought it was rather boring but if you like owls LOL maybe you should check it out ;)
There is a part of the movie where they even wield swords against each other (holding on to them with their claws) and sport armor which includes metal claws. Kind of odd yet again.
This is not to say that there were no amusing aspects because there were but all in all I'd say choose another animated film - for instance Shrek forever after, Up, Despicable Me, or Toy Story 3 - they will all be enjoyed by everyone... this one I say... save your money.
If you choose to watch this remember.... you have been warned :)
First of all I realize that this is an animated movie - but I highly doubt it is the type to keep your children occupied. Fair warning. Also it is rather odd to watch a movie that is animated but also realistic enough that they appear to be real owls and they fight each other and what not... kind of weird especially for kids.
**edit: after writing this review I had people tell me their kids loved it while others agreed it looked like crap SO I thought I should say MAYBE your kids will like it - just to keep it fair! :) **
I found the plot to be exceptionally far fetched (not that Shrek and Up and others aren't but this was just different-hard to explain). I just find a plot about owls in a war for power as a bit odd.
I'm giving this a Maybe and not a don't bother because I didn't HATE it I just thought it was rather boring but if you like owls LOL maybe you should check it out ;)
There is a part of the movie where they even wield swords against each other (holding on to them with their claws) and sport armor which includes metal claws. Kind of odd yet again.
This is not to say that there were no amusing aspects because there were but all in all I'd say choose another animated film - for instance Shrek forever after, Up, Despicable Me, or Toy Story 3 - they will all be enjoyed by everyone... this one I say... save your money.
If you choose to watch this remember.... you have been warned :)
No Spoilers...
First of all let me start this by saying that it was BEYOND ridiculous to market this as a 3-D movie and then have half the film be in 2-D - WHAT a COMPLETE rip off!
So THAT was my first beef with this movie. I max is freaking expensive - and it is beyond dumb to spend as much money to see this as I have for a movie that was ALL in 3-D. NOT happy!
Secondly... not much of a plot. Pretty uneventful storyline wise. Seemed like a reason to create special effects and 3-D blah blah. Just seemed like the movie was made more to see how "cool" it would be in 3-D - I'm not impressed. It was alright but not for the amount it cost to see.
All in all I just didn't feel there was much to it - I now wish I had seen the Chronicles of Naria movie instead - oh well - to little to late.
I suggest you wait for Redbox for this one - or Netflix - what have you - you ge the idea. Do not waste your money it really isn't worth all the hype. If they are going to hype something up it darn well better be worth it - THIS - was not!
If you choose to see it in theaters - consider yourself warned.... there are FAR better choices out there right now.
First of all let me start this by saying that it was BEYOND ridiculous to market this as a 3-D movie and then have half the film be in 2-D - WHAT a COMPLETE rip off!
So THAT was my first beef with this movie. I max is freaking expensive - and it is beyond dumb to spend as much money to see this as I have for a movie that was ALL in 3-D. NOT happy!
Secondly... not much of a plot. Pretty uneventful storyline wise. Seemed like a reason to create special effects and 3-D blah blah. Just seemed like the movie was made more to see how "cool" it would be in 3-D - I'm not impressed. It was alright but not for the amount it cost to see.
All in all I just didn't feel there was much to it - I now wish I had seen the Chronicles of Naria movie instead - oh well - to little to late.
I suggest you wait for Redbox for this one - or Netflix - what have you - you ge the idea. Do not waste your money it really isn't worth all the hype. If they are going to hype something up it darn well better be worth it - THIS - was not!
If you choose to see it in theaters - consider yourself warned.... there are FAR better choices out there right now.
No Spoilers.....
There are no spoilers because there is nothing to spoil. This is basically a massively corny action movie. I mean look at the famous people in it for goodness sake. Sylvester Stallone, the fabulous governor of California, Stone Cold Steve Austin, and more action packed muscle bound morons. (LOL)
Bruce Willis has a ridiculously small part filled with a sad amount of stupid lines a high school student could have written - Bruce what were you THINKING? Has your career really gone there already? I mean honestly I can understand most of the others in the movie but Bruce - really? This was disappointing....
I feel as though my husband enjoyed this far more than me (note shock - haha) so (if you are a woman reading this) your significant other or husband or brother or friend or what have you will surely enjoy this more than you will.
This is definitely NOT a good movie to "watch" while doing something else (in my case painting). Most of the movie is things blowing up or being shot however there is not really much of a story line to miss I just missed the explosions and what not.
I can't remember the stupidity clearly but the ending line is beyond corny and incredibly awful.
Anyways if you choose to go there - enjoy it if you can....
There are no spoilers because there is nothing to spoil. This is basically a massively corny action movie. I mean look at the famous people in it for goodness sake. Sylvester Stallone, the fabulous governor of California, Stone Cold Steve Austin, and more action packed muscle bound morons. (LOL)
Bruce Willis has a ridiculously small part filled with a sad amount of stupid lines a high school student could have written - Bruce what were you THINKING? Has your career really gone there already? I mean honestly I can understand most of the others in the movie but Bruce - really? This was disappointing....
I feel as though my husband enjoyed this far more than me (note shock - haha) so (if you are a woman reading this) your significant other or husband or brother or friend or what have you will surely enjoy this more than you will.
This is definitely NOT a good movie to "watch" while doing something else (in my case painting). Most of the movie is things blowing up or being shot however there is not really much of a story line to miss I just missed the explosions and what not.
I can't remember the stupidity clearly but the ending line is beyond corny and incredibly awful.
Anyways if you choose to go there - enjoy it if you can....
No Spoilers.....
OK so first off please PLEASE do not watch this with small children. It is a pretty creepy interpretation. Yes I know that it is an "animated" movie so you would think it was marketed towards children but seriously it's really not. The movie goes from quiet to scary loud at parts - which if it made me jump could terrify a child - and you know the ghost people are surely not created to give children peaceful dreams.
SO keep that in mind - that is important!
Other than that I mean it's pretty much the same as any A Christmas Carol movie... nothing different really. I mean I would personally go for the Mickey Mouse version but what do I know ;)
If you decide to watch it I hope you enjoy it!
OK so first off please PLEASE do not watch this with small children. It is a pretty creepy interpretation. Yes I know that it is an "animated" movie so you would think it was marketed towards children but seriously it's really not. The movie goes from quiet to scary loud at parts - which if it made me jump could terrify a child - and you know the ghost people are surely not created to give children peaceful dreams.
SO keep that in mind - that is important!
Other than that I mean it's pretty much the same as any A Christmas Carol movie... nothing different really. I mean I would personally go for the Mickey Mouse version but what do I know ;)
If you decide to watch it I hope you enjoy it!
No Spoilers (if you have seen the trailer anyways).....
So this is basically just a big action movie with cool effects. There is a definite lack of interesting story line. You pretty much get the story line from the trailer. There is the "avatar" or ya know THE LAST AIRBENDER lol. SO the entire movie revolves around people helping or trying to kill the avatar kid.
Yep that's pretty much it. So not that I would think anyone expected this movie to be "deep" but seriously don't expect it to be deep. It's NOT!
If you want a decent action movie with some cool effects go for it. If you are looking for a movie to watch and you rarely watch movies - I would choose one from my Watch It list :)
So this is basically just a big action movie with cool effects. There is a definite lack of interesting story line. You pretty much get the story line from the trailer. There is the "avatar" or ya know THE LAST AIRBENDER lol. SO the entire movie revolves around people helping or trying to kill the avatar kid.
Yep that's pretty much it. So not that I would think anyone expected this movie to be "deep" but seriously don't expect it to be deep. It's NOT!
If you want a decent action movie with some cool effects go for it. If you are looking for a movie to watch and you rarely watch movies - I would choose one from my Watch It list :)
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First off I say maybe simply because it is not the most exciting movie in the world. So if you are looking to be thrilled look elsewhere in the watch it area of the blog for example. This is not amazing like Inception or incredibly darling like Up or anything. It is basically about a couple that pretends to be married and pretends the two kids are theirs and their whole goal is to make these rich people buy merchandise. Like this is there job. it's rather odd. However if you are like me and have seen a million movies it is worth a watch :)
First off I say maybe simply because it is not the most exciting movie in the world. So if you are looking to be thrilled look elsewhere in the watch it area of the blog for example. This is not amazing like Inception or incredibly darling like Up or anything. It is basically about a couple that pretends to be married and pretends the two kids are theirs and their whole goal is to make these rich people buy merchandise. Like this is there job. it's rather odd. However if you are like me and have seen a million movies it is worth a watch :)
No Spoilers..............
Ok so if you don't hate Miley Cyrus maybe you should watch this. HOWEVER I suggest you read the book because the movie doesn't come close to as good as the book is.
I personally can't stand Miley Cyrus or her silly mouth - all I see is Hannah Montana - so maybe I am to biased to write this review LOL.
So the official point - read the book it's way better!
Ok so if you don't hate Miley Cyrus maybe you should watch this. HOWEVER I suggest you read the book because the movie doesn't come close to as good as the book is.
I personally can't stand Miley Cyrus or her silly mouth - all I see is Hannah Montana - so maybe I am to biased to write this review LOL.
So the official point - read the book it's way better!
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OK so if you enjoy some ridiculous comedy about a geek that wants to become a super hero then watch this. HOWEVER be warned there is some significant language in this movie. The most bothersome being an eleven year old saying a variety of 4 letter words that are not too often used in movies because they offend pretty much everyone! SO keep that in mind! DO NOT watch this with children ( I kind of think that name should make that obvious!)
It is amusing and there is quite a funny story line. If comedies with language don't bother you then I would say you would probably like it.
If not then obviously DO NOT watch it!
Hope that helps!
OK so if you enjoy some ridiculous comedy about a geek that wants to become a super hero then watch this. HOWEVER be warned there is some significant language in this movie. The most bothersome being an eleven year old saying a variety of 4 letter words that are not too often used in movies because they offend pretty much everyone! SO keep that in mind! DO NOT watch this with children ( I kind of think that name should make that obvious!)
It is amusing and there is quite a funny story line. If comedies with language don't bother you then I would say you would probably like it.
If not then obviously DO NOT watch it!
Hope that helps!
Tiny Spoiler.....
So all in all this was a good flick. I would say pretty typical of Angelina Jolie films. She was all like poutty, angry, misunderstood and full of crazy lethal moves! Pretty much what one would expect in this sort of movie. So good for her way to change it up ;) (of course Changling was different and that movie sucked so maybe this was a good choice haha)
I think the other actors did a good job, I am a fan of Liev Scheiber he did well in this movie.
I guess the reason for the maybe is 1) If you are sick of Angelina type movies then you can live without this 2) If you hate movies without solid endings don't bother.
If neither option 1 or 2 bother you then go for it! You'll probably think it's pretty good!
So all in all this was a good flick. I would say pretty typical of Angelina Jolie films. She was all like poutty, angry, misunderstood and full of crazy lethal moves! Pretty much what one would expect in this sort of movie. So good for her way to change it up ;) (of course Changling was different and that movie sucked so maybe this was a good choice haha)
I think the other actors did a good job, I am a fan of Liev Scheiber he did well in this movie.
I guess the reason for the maybe is 1) If you are sick of Angelina type movies then you can live without this 2) If you hate movies without solid endings don't bother.
If neither option 1 or 2 bother you then go for it! You'll probably think it's pretty good!
No spoilers.......
So here's my beef with this movie.... sorta depressing! This is not really one to sit down and watch with the kids really. I mean the monsters in this childs fantasy land even get depressed alot!
I'm more for movies like The Bridge to Teribithia (WATCH THAT for sure!!!) where mind you it was a bit sad but for the majority of the movie it was great! This movie was the opposite - a few moments of cuteness and what not but mostly just sad kid, sad monsters, sad mom.... maybe I'm too emotional LOL but it was just downright sad!
SOooooo if you are a huge fan of the book I guess you should watch it I know people who liked it - glad some people did. I don't remember the book being as depressing....but to each their own!
If you watch it I hope you do enjoy it - but watch Bridge to Teribithia too while you're at it :)
So here's my beef with this movie.... sorta depressing! This is not really one to sit down and watch with the kids really. I mean the monsters in this childs fantasy land even get depressed alot!
I'm more for movies like The Bridge to Teribithia (WATCH THAT for sure!!!) where mind you it was a bit sad but for the majority of the movie it was great! This movie was the opposite - a few moments of cuteness and what not but mostly just sad kid, sad monsters, sad mom.... maybe I'm too emotional LOL but it was just downright sad!
SOooooo if you are a huge fan of the book I guess you should watch it I know people who liked it - glad some people did. I don't remember the book being as depressing....but to each their own!
If you watch it I hope you do enjoy it - but watch Bridge to Teribithia too while you're at it :)
I'd say watch this if you like cop movies I guess. It was alright. Basic dirty cop movie. Not too great of an ending though in my opinion....
Spoilers!!!!.....
For one Brooklyn's "finest" is downright sarcastic for sure! These are pretty much dirty cops. For one reason or another. Cheadles character is undercover but won't catch the bad guy cause he's his friend now. One is stealing money when he is on raids so he can buy a new house because he already has 4 kids and twins on the way and a house filled with mold that is pretty much killing his unborn babies. So I gotta say I feel for him a bit (Ethan Hawke). Richard Gere is just a cop who doesn't care about anybody - pretty much just retiring.
Then at the end one cop shots another cop. A little thug kills a cop. And one walks away...
An utterly senseless end and depressing look on cops! Makes you feel not that safe for sure!!!
Spoilers!!!!.....
For one Brooklyn's "finest" is downright sarcastic for sure! These are pretty much dirty cops. For one reason or another. Cheadles character is undercover but won't catch the bad guy cause he's his friend now. One is stealing money when he is on raids so he can buy a new house because he already has 4 kids and twins on the way and a house filled with mold that is pretty much killing his unborn babies. So I gotta say I feel for him a bit (Ethan Hawke). Richard Gere is just a cop who doesn't care about anybody - pretty much just retiring.
Then at the end one cop shots another cop. A little thug kills a cop. And one walks away...
An utterly senseless end and depressing look on cops! Makes you feel not that safe for sure!!!
Some tiny spoilers - won't ruin the movie though if you choose to watch it!
This movie stars Kevin Costner as a father of a son and daughter. His wife just abandoned the family and went off with some younger man. So this leaves him to be the father he never has been. Blah blah - typical stat to a movie.
Then the movie gets interesting - there's this whole evil presence and unexplainable things are happening, etc. The daughter is not acting the same (hence the point of the movie)
Well this was one of those movies to me where it was really good - I was given a much more creepy feeling than I initially expected. However, the ending left me wanting. It was an ending that had they given it a 5 minute wrap up I think I could have loved the movie.
IF you don't mind endings that leave you hanging then GO FOR IT! If the open ended endings bug you like they do me then I would suggest staying away from this one. An alternate ending even in the extras may have made me feel better. Definitely not the worst movie ever but the ending left me unsatisfied.... to each there own....
This movie stars Kevin Costner as a father of a son and daughter. His wife just abandoned the family and went off with some younger man. So this leaves him to be the father he never has been. Blah blah - typical stat to a movie.
Then the movie gets interesting - there's this whole evil presence and unexplainable things are happening, etc. The daughter is not acting the same (hence the point of the movie)
Well this was one of those movies to me where it was really good - I was given a much more creepy feeling than I initially expected. However, the ending left me wanting. It was an ending that had they given it a 5 minute wrap up I think I could have loved the movie.
IF you don't mind endings that leave you hanging then GO FOR IT! If the open ended endings bug you like they do me then I would suggest staying away from this one. An alternate ending even in the extras may have made me feel better. Definitely not the worst movie ever but the ending left me unsatisfied.... to each there own....
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