G. I. WHO????

G. I. Joe

Wow!! Another movie to prick the nostalgic childhood memories of mine that are so fond..................or is it.
Long awaited film portraying some of America's most beloved, patriotic cartoon characters has hit the big screen. But wait, I don't remember any of these people!?!?
I have to say, this movie was a sore moment for me, recognizing only Snake Eyes and Storm Shadow in their character lineup was only the beginning. As far as I can remember, none of the characters in my favorite Saturday cartoon wore indestructible, rollerblading space suites. I also could have sworn that Duke was past adolescence. With that being said, we turn to the story line..........if you can find one. Very simple, something my 12 year old sister could have thought up and nothing more. Bottom line; the entire movie was one long chase seen with a bunch of our Brad Pitts of today baring the names of our animated heroes. Unfortunately for Walmart, I will not be purchasing this one.

No, I Love You!!

I Love You Man

I was on and off again about reviewing this one because it's what I like to call a fence rider; not really good but not a hater. This is a classic romantic comedy that your girl (or you if you are one) will want to see. As for a guy's perspective, I don't think I have squirmed that much in my chair since I watched a documentary on castration (kidding, but it's a good point of reference). Paul Rudd, though funny man that he is, has that Will Ferrell, Ben Stiller way of innocently approaching an extremely awkward situation. So much so that before you know it, you are head long into a overdone joke on a subject that most people would never let utter from their lips. other that, I loved the part with Ferrigno,..... but that was in the the previews. Then the part where he insults the guy for farting....wait that was in the previews too. Yeah it was one of those. If you've seen the previews, you've seen the good stuff. Anyways, I think my thumbs are wabbling on this one. you'll probably see it and if you're a guy, you'll probably long to see Die Hard afterwords. Oh Well.

YEEHAA!!

Young Guns &
Young Guns 2

To anyone that doesn't know, these two movies are classics and must for any film enthusiast. Don't give me that "but I don't like westerns" excuse. In fact I wouldn't even categorize these as full blown Westerns.
Each film stars a Plethora of good actors, with Emilio Estevez holding the stage as the main, playing the role of the notorious Billy The Kid. We all know of the historical shoot out and The Kid's disappearance, but unlike Depp's "Public Enemies", I actually had hope until the end.
These are a "watch over and over again" pair of movies and I loved and still love seeing them. Plus, any film that would inspire Bon Jovi to write a hit title can't be anything too bad. Mucho Bueno, Mr. Director for thoroughly entertaining me.

HMMM, Kids, why Don't You Go in the Other Room

Watchmen

OK, can't have a movie blog and not mention this one. All I have to say is this was one of the most ill promoted movies I have ever seen. PLEASE don't take your kids, thinking that it's the next great superhero flick because there will be lots of explaining to do afterwords. Going into it with the wrong idea that it was going to be a cool action film was the first mistake of the night. sitting it out, hoping for redemption was the second. From childhood trauma, mutilation, and elongated sex scenes, this movie had it all.................except for what I had gone to see.
Cinematography galore cannot hide the lame story line of a bunch of has beens trying to rectify why they became the losers they are. So is it a tale of once upon a time heroes? I thought maybe so until the flashback scenes revealed their demented beginnings. I mean, come on Hollywood!! Who's warped brain thought superheroes should try to rape one another?!?!
OK, I've vented enough. Bottom line, I'm glad I saw it so that I can warn the world to keep their distance, but I will NEVER see it again and two thumbs have hit the floor with a resounding BLAAHH!!

New Jet Li Movie?!?! Where, When??

The Warlords

I guess it's almost unfair to review this film because it's inevitable that I will be biased seeing as how Li is one of my all time favorite actors, But what the hey, here I go with my attempt to look at it objectively.
First off, it premiered in 2007, but new to me because to my knowledge, it never opened in the US of A. I'll start by saying, you must have a pallet for foreign films because it is not in English and it is formulated in the classic dramatized film making ways of the orient. Much like "Curse Of the Golden Flower" it takes a long time to say anything in this movie.
Set in the ancient times of the orient, when nations were easily torn in conflicts, Jet Li stars as a once great general who strives to obtain his former glory through insurmountable means. It's a classic battle of morals and filled with honor amongst men that seems to be completely foreign to our own American movies. Without ruining the end, You will be surprised to see an unforeseen hero arise. All in all, though my draw to this movie was a film star, I was highly pleased with the film in itself and I deffinately will be getting my copy shipped from overseas. Kudos not so much to the man, but to the movie.

Felon

It took me a while to think of a movie i could write a good review about since the quality of movies now a days has dropped significantly, but then i remembered Felon.



From the very beginning this movie starts out interesting and keeps on coming. I sat through the whole hour and forty-four minutes without getting up once because the movie is so intense. In the beginning you feel so bad for this poor guy (Stephen Dorff)but by the end you are cheering him on feeling sorry for whoever is against him. Usually i am not a fan of prison movies but this was indeed a worthwhile film. Not to mention Val Kilmer is strikingly captivating. All i can say is if you can handle a little bit of blood and brutality, both physical and mental give this movie a watch. Hell i'd even watch it a second time, and that never happens. Five kudos.

Definitely Lost In Translation

First of all i find Scarlet Johanson slightly intriguing and I'm still not sure why. Maybe it's her husky voice or her ability to seduce men (mostly because that's all her characters do in movies, can you say type-casted) Anyways despite her allure the movie Lost In Translation was not the "classic" it's been made out to be. The plot, if there was one, was tough to discern. Bill Murray is indeed a funny guy but was Scarlet Johansons' character created for the sole purpose of laughing at his jokes and quirky humor? Seriously what was this movie about? I am hoping that there is a deep down hidden meaning behind the slow drawn out scenes; to be honest the only thing that kept me watching was thinking that all that was set-up for something to happen, but nothing ever did. This movie gets one and a half kudos from me, simply for the part where Bill Murray was wearing a shirt ill suited for the occasion and then he takes it off and turns it inside out instead of changing.