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I remember a time when only straight-to-video animated family films had three or more sequels. I made jokes when The Land Before Time 4 was being released over fifteen years ago, but at least back then fourth-quels knew their place. The recession has recently made Hollywood choose only what seems commercially viable over something with merit. In my opinion they should stick to trilogies. Beyond that you're jumping the shark, like Shrek.
Hanna is an exciting movie that's fun while it's happening but leaves you wishing it had more meat to it. The plot was painfully simple. I think the story needed more conflict or different characters or raining frogs at the end; some tasty side dish to accompany the main course of cool action sequences and delicious visuals we are being fed. There's some great things in Hanna, but story details are not one of them. See this film for the imaginative visuals, heart-pounding psychedelic music from The Chemical Brothers, and fascinating performances by the actors, but not to be stimulated intellectually.
Source Code is a fascinating story masterfully told by a fairly new yet extremely talented director. Sequences unfold in a satisfying way throughout without being too predictable. It has the fast-paced action of Speed and the addictive narrative style of Groundhog Day. This is a science fiction/action film that happens to also be a great movie; not cheesy or gimmicky like others in the genre (no 3D glasses needed.) It may sound cliché but I literally was on the edge of my seat for most of this smart thriller. I was already sold on the director, Duncan Jones, from his brilliant film Moon. He tackles some of the same meaningful themes in this film that make you think and keep you thinking long after you leave the theater.
The Pirates River Adventure Ride is now open in Second Life! Teleport now! This is a ten minute dark ride attraction created by Dave Gran and Alicia Stella.
Set sail on a swashbuckling adventure through a collection of scenes similar in nature to Disney's Pirates of the Caribbean ride. This is our third full length attraction. See images from our previous Halloween Rides from 2010 and 2009.
Please make a donation at the ride to help support the sim and keep new rides coming! Plus get a free hand-held pirate flag with every donation! Shops and Rental Boards are available for rent, first come first serve. More pictures below the fold.
