Tuesday, February 24, 2009

Tuesday New Releases:

Sex Drive: This one looked a little funny. More on the lines of an "American Pie" movie. Possibly a rent.

The Haunting of Molly Hadrin: This looked very bad and got horrible reviews. I will probably skip that one.


Yep thats it!!!

Movie Review: Quarantine


Television reporter Angela Vidal and her cameraman are assigned to spend the night shift with a Los Angeles Fire Station. After a routine 911 call takes them to a small apartment building, they find police officers already on the scene in response to blood curdling screams coming from one of the apartment units. They soon learn that a woman living in the building has been infected by something unknown. After a few of the residents are viciously attacked, they try to escape with the news crew in tow, only to find that the CDC has quarantined the building.


This movie was one that I was most excited for! I love the "Blairwitch", "Cloverfield" type of filming. It makes you feel like your more apart of the movie! But this was just complete trash!!! First off they dont explain ANYTHING about the story, they dont go into ANY detail on the characters, and the acting was out of a 1980's cheesy horror movie. I would have turned it off if it was just me watching it but because I had people watching it with I figured let them watch the rest if they want. The only thing good about it was the camera style but it looked like they threw this together in a matter of days. Not recommended!

Monday, February 23, 2009

Movie Review: Still Waiting....


The direct to dvd sequel to WAITING. Featuring most of the original Shenanagans cast (except Ryan Reynolds and Anna Farris) going head to head with another company the Ta-Tas. They only have one day to come up with nine thousand dollars or the restaruant is gonna close down.





I was very excited when I saw this coming out. I didnt even know they made this! But I have to say I was very dissapointed. It may be that all the charm and fun of the first one left with Ryan Reynolds and Anna Farris or maybe that they were trying TOO hard to top the crazy antics in the first one, but about halfway through I wanted to forget I even saw this (its taken me almost a week even to review this!). Im just gonna flat out say NOT RECOMMENDED!

Tuesday, February 17, 2009

Tuesday New Releases

Body of Lies: This movie looks so-so, I will probably rent just because I like Ridley Scott.

Quarantine: I already went down and got this because I heard it was scary as hell. I will post a review for it in the next couple of days but if your looking for a scary movie to watch tonight get this!

Changeling: I have loved EVERY Clint Eastwood movie (as a director) . But this movie just does not interest me at all. Maybe if Im bored and theres nothing on t.v. I will rent it On Demand.

High School Musical 3: If you into this stuff great. But if your like me...... you dont want this!

Movie Review: Nights in Rodanthe


Adrienne Willis, a woman with her life in chaos, retreats to the tiny coastal town of Rodanthe, in the Outer Banks of North Carolina, to tend to a friend's inn for the weekend. Here she hopes to find the tranquility she so desperately needs to rethink the conflicts surrounding her -- a wayward husband who has asked to come home, and a teen-aged daughter who resents her every decision. Almost as soon as Adrienne gets to Rodanthe, a major storm is forecast and a guest named Dr. Paul Flanner arrive. The only guest at the inn, Flanner is not on a weekend escape but rather is there to face his own crisis of conscience. Now, with the storm closing in, the two turn to each other for comfort and, in one magical weekend, set in motion a life-changing romance that will resonate throughout the rest of their lives.


Look I'll be honest with you. I dont mind a good chick movie from time to time. I mean us guys have to give in sometime and watch these things. But this movie was GOD AWFUL!! I mean both me and my girlfriend (I rented this for her for Valentines Day) and the end of this movie were so pissed we wasted an hour and forty minutes on this garbage. Look I liked the Notebook, I liked Message in a Bottle but THIS was just SO bad!! The acting was horrible, I mean it didnt even seem like they LIKE eachother and then during a hurricane they make love and boom they are soulmates? Yeah no joke its in the movie! Im cutting this short because Im just so disgusted that I dont even want to bring up anything else from this movie. NOT RECOMMENDED!!!!

Movie Review: W.


Oliver Stone's biographical take on the life of George W. Bush, one of the most controversial, secretive, cynical, and ruthless president in USA history, chronicling from 1967 to his wild and carefree days in college, to his military service, to his governorship of Texas and oil businesses, leading to his 2000 candidacy for president, his first turbulent four years to his 2004 re-election campaign.


Josh Brolin deserves an Oscar for this movie. I mean it was so well done I had to remind myself that it was in fact an actor not Bush himself. I am a huge Oliver Stone fan! and this has to be one of his best movies. For people who HATE Bush...... Your gonna laugh and love this movie. For people who LOVED Bush...... You too will laugh and love this movie. Oliver Stone did a movie where both sides can come together and watch this amazing story about how an idiot made his way into the White House. It does seem to lag in the middle of the movie but the beginning and the ending are flawless. This movie is very recommended!

Tuesday, February 10, 2009

Tuesday New Releases

W. : This is a for sure pick up. I REALLY wanted to see this in the movie theatre but decided to wait because why pay 10 bucks when you can wait and watch it at home. Im a big Josh Brolin fan and I heard he was great in this. Again a for sure pick up.

Miracle at St. Anna: I have never been much of a Spike Lee fan (except Inside Man), but I was curious to see how he would do a war movie. Just as I thought it got HORRIBLE reviews and people said that it was one of his worst movies he has done. I think I may skip this and watch it years later on Starz.

Nights in Rodanthe: Another tear jerker from the guy who wrote The Notebook...... Lets just hope my girlfriend doesnt hear about this.....

Blindness: This movie also looked very good but got pretty bad reviews. Now Im a huge fan of director Fernando Meirelles (City of God) and I do like Julianne Moore, so I think I will rent this one also.

Monday, February 9, 2009

Movie Review: Nick and Norah's Infinite Playlist

Nick, the only straight band member of "The Jerk Offs" has recently been dumped by his hot girlfriend, Tris. Nick believes that he can win her back by sending her special songs on CDs that he has mixed just for her. Nick has sent her about 10 CDs, but Tris only throws them in the trash. However, Tris' classmate, Norah, has retrieved most of them, and she loves them. Norah has never met Nick, but the music he loves touches her heart. Norah then (without knowing) asks Nick to be her boyfriend for the night, which then turns out to be the best night of thier lives.



Well there were things I liked about this movie and things I really hated. The things I liked were the performance of Kat Dennings (Chalie Bartlett, 40 Year Old Virgin) and the musical score. The things I really hated: I love Michael Cere, I really do just watch his webisodes (Clarkandmichael.com), or watch Superbad. Although I am getting sick of the same damn character! I mean its as though this kid tried to get laid last night (Superbad), then got a chick pregnant (Juno) and then decided to go cheat on her with a girl that loves the same music (Nick and Norahs) all in the same weekend! Now for the second thing I hated, I know this is supposed to be aimed at teenagers and is more of a date movie but I felt this movie was WAY to childish. Now trust me Im all for a good romantic comedy or date movie with your girlfriend, but this just feels like it was meant for tweens. So if your in the mood for a underage film that has a great score and half the actors do great? Then this is recommended to you, but if you looking for an adult film with some charm this is not recommended.

Thursday, February 5, 2009

Movie Review: Zack and Miri Make A Porno


Zack and Miri are two lifelong platonic friends who make an adult film to pay the rent of their apartment. With their friend Delaney, the couple set out for auditionees for their porn film, but in the process of filming, they realize they feel more for each other than they had before.








I kid you not thats about all I can say about this movie that wont offend people. If you love raunchy, heartwarming, vulger, sweet comedies? Then this movie is right up your ally! Kevin Smith once again proves why hes still the top dog (with Apatow following) comedic genuis. But be warned!!! This is not a movie for everyone. If you DONT like Kevin Smith movies (especially Clerks II) or any of the Apatow movies (40 Year Old Virgin, Superbad) then steer clear of this movie. I dont care WHAT the box says this movie should have been rated NC-17 (not that thats a bad thing) if only for a part in the movie that contains a pornstar whos constipated having sex. All the amazing actors were spot on in this (including a great Justin Long and Brandon Routh). Seth Rogen and Elizabeth Banks shine in a movie that at first is over the top gross and disturbing, yet they make you love the chemistry they have for eachother. Buyer beware but this gets my highly recommended!

Tuesday, February 3, 2009

Tuesday New Releases:

Zack and Miri Make A Porno: I am a huge Kevin Smith fan (yes even Clerks II) so this is a for sure buy. I will have a review on it up on Thursday.

Nick and Norahs Infinite Playlist: This looks so-so. I love Micheal Ciera but he has just been playing the same roles lately. I will probably rent this.

The Secret Life of Bees: This also looked very good and I know my girlfriend would wanna watch it. So I may get this for a date night.

Being There: If you dont know who Chance the Gardner is then you HAVE to see this amazing movie. Its the 30 year anniversary edition of one of Peter Sellers (the Pink Panther) best performances. He died 6 months after the movie came out.

Movie Review: The Rocker


The Rocker tells the story of a failed drummer who is given a second chance at fame. Robert "Fish" Fishman is the extremely dedicated and astoundingly passionate drummer for the eighties hair band Vesuvius, who is living the rock n' roll dream until he is unceremoniously kicked out of the band. Twenty years after his rock star fantasies are destroyed, just when Fish has finally given up all hope, he hears that his nephew's high school rock band A.D.D. is looking for a new drummer. They reluctantly make him the newest member of the band, giving him a chance to reclaim the rock God throne he's always thought he deserved, and taking the young band along for the ride of their lives.




I went into this movie with low expectations. I love Rainn Wilson, I loved the concept of the movie, but I heard it was not very good and even someone saying it was horrible. To tell you the truth maybe it was because of that low expectation that I actually enjoyed this movie! I thought Rainn Wilson did a great job of playing a has been rocker (including the spandez) and yet keeping his Dwight (from the office) persona seperate. I also loved Emma Stone (Superbad and The House Bunny) as the only girl bass player. All in all this was a fun movie that I really didnt expect, its nothing we havent seen before and Im not sure if I would buy this movie (unless it was a deal) but I still recommend it.

Monday, February 2, 2009

Movie Review: Lakeview Terrace

Chris Mattson and Lisa, a young interracial couple, have just moved into their California dream home when they become the target of their next-door neighbor, who disapproves of their interracial relationship. A stern, widowed-single father of two, LAPD officer Abel Turner is the watchdog of the neighborhood. His nightly foot patrols and overly watchful eyes bring comfort to some, but he becomes increasingly harassing to the newlyweds. The persistent intrusions into the lives of Chris and Lisa ultimately take a turn for the worse when the couple decides to fight back.




Boy am I glad I didnt pay money to see this in the theatre! This movie was EXTREMLY boring and stupid. I mean who takes revenge on a nice interacial couple because your wife was having an affair with a white guy?? The pacing on this movie made it feel like you had been watching it for 3 hours (the running time is around an hour and 40 mins.), and then when the climax comes instead of being suprised, your actually glad this thing was over. The only good thing I had to say was the casting of Patrick Wilson. That man deserves a better script and a better movie than this. I would not recommend this movie.