Superb acting and creative direction made it a fun movie. And I think I actually learned something. I know very little about history so it was some nice edu-tainment!
3 Stars (out of 5)
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Movie Review: Up in the Air
I enjoyed it and sometimes got lost in the moment. There were a few key scenes that stood out for me. The film definitely left an impression & made me think about what's really important in life.
3 1/2 Stars (out of 5)
Movie Review: Surrogates
A good film with a great message about social disconnect. Enjoyed the concept and overall story very much. The idea of living actual life like a virtual world fascinated me and the implications were amusing. But the overall plot lacked depth, not giving me a reason to care. The ending was good, but at 85 mins I bet a director's cut DVD will be much better than what I just saw. Someday I hope Mostow gets final cut, because he's better than this.
3 Stars (out of 5)
Movie Review: Pirate Radio
Awesome movie with a great energy throughout. I laughed out loud, cried a little, and completely believed it even when it was being a little unbelievable. I was genuinely sad after it was over that I couldn't keep watching the characters forever.
3 1/2 Stars (out of 5)
Movie Review: The Men That Stare at Goats
Better than I was expecting. While the based on a true story thing was starting to wear thin with me I guess it really comes down to how good the book it's based on is. Overall an entertaining and effective film that makes you think, laugh and awakens your inner hippie.
3 1/2 Stars (out of 5)
Movie Review: Paranormal Activity
Good date movie. It's refreshing seeing something not main-stream now and again for me. If you don't like non conventional movies and only like Hollywood pictures you won't like it at all. All worth it for the last scene. I personally appreciated the simplicity of the visual gags.
3 Stars (out of 5)
Movie Review: Capitalism: A Love Story
Felt a little long so not my favorite Moore film. And a lot of the information was stuff that happened so recently it was annoying to hear it all again. I did like the opening comparing ancient Rome and current America. And the overall tone was positive which was nice.
3 Stars (out of 5)
Movie Review: The Invention of Lying
While incredibly witty and clever, it's more of an interesting observation than a comedy. It's like most romantic comedies only with brutal honesty, but it becomes hard to laugh at the truth behind people's actions and sometimes hits too close to home to be entertaining.
The movie laughs at us rather than letting us laugh at it. With that said, I love all the actors and cameos in it so I enjoyed it. This movie may be studied in anthropology and psychology classes for decades, or end up in the 5 dollar bin at Wal-Mart, either way you may not like it yourself.
3 Stars (out of 5)
Movie Review: Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs
This film was really funny! I was shocked how much I laughed. Unlike other non-Pixar animated movies, this one had a good story and great resolutions for all the characters. Plus Mr. T. is in it, so it must be good! And it looks awesome in 3D.
3 1/2 Stars (out of 5)
Movie Review: 500 Days of Summer
It was okay. Made me want to watch Garden State. After I got home I put Garden State DVD in and was way more satisfied. 500 Days of Summer was fun, and artsy which I like, but it was also honest in a depressing real kinda way. I'd much rather have my Hollywood happy endings. Absolutely LOVED the split screen scene.
3 Stars (out of 5)