Overrated? I think not

Avatar. All I have to say is wow! The story is about a ex marine who fills his recently deceased brothers shoes in a biological research position on a planet called pandora. There is an enterprise on the planet to mine a precious metal, but this plan is inhibited by the clan of indigenous "people" living there; that's where Jake Sully (the marine) comes in. Jake is working with a team of other avatars-people genetically linked with the form of a native, to try to negotiate the terms of the clan moving. Regardless of whether the storyline interests you or not you should go see this movie for the insane animation. The setting the movie takes place in is breathtaking and alien, yet at the same time believable. This movie was nearly 3 hours long and I would go see it again. The movie grossed a little over 2 billion dollars, after you watch it you will userstand why. It's unlike any animated movie I've ever seen.

If This One Doesn't Get You.........

Changling

I'll start by saying WOW. This movie proves that Clint Eastwood has found his calling as a great film director. He has taken the pieces of an event and turned it into and award winning (at least I would give him one if I could) film. At first I was swaying from the changling because I am not a huge Angelina Jolie fan, but I'm glad I followed through. This movie was provoking and though it contained little to no action, it had me anxious for the next scene. If it's been said once, it's been said a thousand times, but the basis of a true story is what made this movie because outside of that it is so unbelievable and heart wrenching that it would not draw viewers. Angelina plays a mother of a "lost" child, fighting a system that is so corrupt she can't even get the help she needs to find him. And with her character's soft spoken personality, there were times in this movie when I wanted to stand up and speak on her behalf. All in all, I am glad I watched this, it is DEFINITELY worth watching. Kudos to The old gunslinger for a job well done!

My kinda revolt

Youth In Revolt

The new indie star Michael Cera plays Nick Twisp, an unhappy only child living with his mother and her deadbeat boyfriend. When certain events transpire the small mismatched family is forced to take an "extended vacation" to a trailer park where Nick Twisp meets an equally unhappy fellow trailer dweller Sheeni Sauders. Although they live in the same spectrum of life Sheeni is totally out of Nick's league, but this doesn't stop him from trying his best to woo her. After creating an alternate bad-boy persona Nick eventually does succeed, and the couple are perfectly matched in humor and intelligence, but when Sheenis' parents ban the relationship Nick goes to extreme measures to ensure that they end up together. The jokes are witty and quick, while the awkward situations will leave you blushing and squirming in your seat (in a good way) The movie is a non-traditional view on the coming of age and young love themes but it will leave you smiling and remembering some awkward events of your own

Worst

Revolutionary Road

So when i saw Leonardo Dicaprio paired with his Titanic co-star Kate Winslet I thought "Wow this has to be a great movie" but man was i wrong. The movie is about a young couple living in a small 1950's suburb trying to find themselves i guess you could say. To everyone around them they are the "perfect couple" but behind closed doors they are struggling with day to day life. There's no real plot, it's just a hash of unfortunate and taboo events such as infidelity, broken promises, and abortion. Wasn't worth the time i spent to watch it, if i saw it in theaters i would want my money back.

Rooting for the Bad Guy

Law Abiding Citizen
First of all does it seem like Gerard Butler gets naked in every movie he's in or is it just me? Anyways the movie starts off with a bang when Clyde Shelton's, (Gerard Butler) home is broken into and the intruders murder his wife and daughter. When Shelton goes looking for justice the legal system only convicts one of the killers Rupert Ames, and lets the other one, Clarence Darby (who did the actual killing) free. Sheltons' lawyer, Nick Rice (Jamie Foxx) is too worried about his conviction rate to try the case in court and risk losing, which leads Shelton feeling betrayed. When the lethal injection of Ames, the one convicted prisoner goes wrong you start to realize that someone else has a hand in the "justice" department. The movie goes on to attempt to viciously murder anyone who had anything to do with Sheltons' case. Although Shelton becomes an almost crazed killer, you still find yourself silently rooting for him to succeed. There are a couple twists but overall this is a one time watch.

Interesting Game

Gamer

In a world where technology controls everything it is not odd to see that there is a new advancement that leads to the control of actual human beings. There are two different "games" in which these robot-like actors are remotely controlled by other people who are obviously bored with their own lives and living through someone else. The first game is simply a live action version of "Sims" where actors are the avatars, while the other game is a gore and blood filled battle of death row inmates to a certain check point. The story revolves around Kable (Gerard Butler) a death row inmate who has won 27 matches, this is a big deal because after you successfully live past 30 matches you are set free. Kable becomes an iconic "Slayer" who is controlled by a young gamer (Logan Lerman) with too much money and not enough activities to occupy his time. The movie has a interesting plot and Butlers intensity is genuine and captivating. The only issue is there is LOTS of blood and graphic scenes that can lead to many dry heaving moments. If you can look past that, it's a neat movie.

More Like Down In the Dumps

Up In the Air

George Clooney is as always a slick businessman who can handle any situation with an air of grace, hence his roll in this movie as Ryan Bingham, a travelling ax man who conducts employee layoffs for bosses who are too cowardly to do it themselves. Throughout the movie Bingham (Clooney) has a lone wolf persona who cares only about reaching the ten million frequent flyer miles reward. When a young up in coming tech nerd Natalie Keener (Anna Kendrick) joins the company and threatens to put an end to Binghams' dream by grounding all employees, he takes a stand and has Keener accompany him to learn how to really fire people. Mostly the movie has a feeling of detachment, while Bimgham and Keeney have the same argument over and over again. The only actual entertaining aspect of this movie is the spitfire character Keeney. If the movie revolved more around her rather than the classic (and slightly outplayed Clooney) it would have been more interesting. So despite the film festival awards this movie was a series of sad events followed up by a too quick ending that seems rushed in it's wrap up.