Name: Hope Springs
Actors: Tommy Lee Jones, Meryl Streep, Steve Carell
Director: Dacid Frankel
Release Date: 8 August 2012
Okay. Mom and I saw the previews for this movie and decided it had the potential to be entertaining and humorous. Mostly, however, despite it being funny, it's just awkward.
So here we go . . .
This has to be one of the saddest marriages I've ever seen. Even though I have no intention of marriage, I still hope that I never end up like that.
Ever
Wait a second . . .
Tommy Lee Jone's character sounds exactly like my dad's reaction if mom mentioned marriage/couples' counseling or anything like that.
. . . and my mom is a bit like Meryl Streep.
. . . Fantastic. I'm watching my parents go through marriage/couples' therapy.
That brings awkward to a higher level.
I don't even know if I'll be able to finish this movie . . .
it's just to weird . . .
I'm seriously waiting for Ashton Kutcher to show up and tell me I'm being Punked even though that show no longer exists.
I need to stop now. This is entirely to weird and applicable to my everyday life.
Save me. Please. Ashton? Anyone?
At least one good thing happened -- Meryl Streep isn't scaring the crap out of me like she does in most, if not every, other role she has.
Saturday, March 30, 2013
Tuesday, March 19, 2013
I Dont Want to be a Good Blogger, I Want to be a Great One!
Name: Oz the Great and Powerful
Actors: James Franco, Michelle Williams, Rachel Weisz, Mila Kunis, Zach Braff, Joey King
Director: Sam Raimi
Release Date: 8 March 2013
The tale of The Wizard of Oz is fairly well-known throughout the world thanks to the popular film featuring Judy Garland. Oz the Great and Powerful acts as a prequel to this movie, adding another dimension for the movie industry. (Not that there wasn't one already in book form)
The plot is fairly simple - How do we turn a magician from Kansas into a great wizard to serve and protect the land of Oz from the Wicked Witch(es)?
Making it happen, however, is a difficult task on its' own.
When we are first introduced to Oz, he's obviously a player -- offering every girl he meets a music box from his grandmother to show them he cares when he clearly doesn't. He does not respect his assistants or anyone really. He only cares for himself. Then, by chance, a tornado sweeps him up while he is in a hot air balloon. He prays in desperation and is rewarded with a second chance to put things right in Oz. As he travels, Oz is humbled and becomes the person he always wanted to be through correcting his most recent mistakes made in Kansas.
THAT is the way to achieve his greatness -- his goodness -- not his magic.
I just really like the circle it completes. It's awesome. But I have a Masters in Literature; I'm required to know these things.
Anyhow, the actors well chosen, even if I'm not generally a fan of James Franco, but I still say he did a good job just like everyone else. I especially enjoyed Mila Kunis and Joey King's performances. Both were beyond amazing. I loved it.
I really enjoyed the movie too. It was very well done.
Actors: James Franco, Michelle Williams, Rachel Weisz, Mila Kunis, Zach Braff, Joey King
Director: Sam Raimi
Release Date: 8 March 2013
The tale of The Wizard of Oz is fairly well-known throughout the world thanks to the popular film featuring Judy Garland. Oz the Great and Powerful acts as a prequel to this movie, adding another dimension for the movie industry. (Not that there wasn't one already in book form)
The plot is fairly simple - How do we turn a magician from Kansas into a great wizard to serve and protect the land of Oz from the Wicked Witch(es)?
Making it happen, however, is a difficult task on its' own.
When we are first introduced to Oz, he's obviously a player -- offering every girl he meets a music box from his grandmother to show them he cares when he clearly doesn't. He does not respect his assistants or anyone really. He only cares for himself. Then, by chance, a tornado sweeps him up while he is in a hot air balloon. He prays in desperation and is rewarded with a second chance to put things right in Oz. As he travels, Oz is humbled and becomes the person he always wanted to be through correcting his most recent mistakes made in Kansas.
THAT is the way to achieve his greatness -- his goodness -- not his magic.
I just really like the circle it completes. It's awesome. But I have a Masters in Literature; I'm required to know these things.
Anyhow, the actors well chosen, even if I'm not generally a fan of James Franco, but I still say he did a good job just like everyone else. I especially enjoyed Mila Kunis and Joey King's performances. Both were beyond amazing. I loved it.
I really enjoyed the movie too. It was very well done.
Park It Chuck! We're Reading This Blog
Name: Charlie Bartlett
Actors: Anton Yelchin, Robert Downey Jr., Hope Davis, Kat Dennings
Director: Jon Poll
Release Date: 22 February 2008
Charlie Bartlett is the story of a boy who desperately wanted to be liked by his peers at any cost, including making fake driving licenses, selling medicine, selling DVDs of various students getting beat up by Murphy, throwing a party, and offering psychological advice from the comfort of the stalls in the boy's bathroom. While he gets in trouble for doing most of these things, he continues to act as a counselor for his peers to help them and get them to like him.
His excuse? Being popular and well-liked is one of the most important things he needs/wants from his high school experience. No one is able to convince him otherwise, even though his mother tries to say that there is more to life than that.
In doing these things, Charlie's dream comes true. He is the most popular boy in school. Somewhere along the way, however, Charlie's dream changes. He becomes attached to the students he helps and wants to help them in every way he can, especially Susan Gardner.
This isn't it out of character for him -- he is constantly helping his mom and arguably assumes a kind of parental role for her.
It is interesting, however, that while Charlie can help all of these different people, he is unable to help himself, especially where is his father is concerned. Charlie needs to get to a point where he can finally visit his father and not stay in the car unable to go inside with his mother.
Maybe he needs someone to talk to as well. He does have a psychiatrist, but their relationship isn't that open or helpful.
Moving on . . .
The music used for this movie is fantastic. It was jazzy and cool -- it really fit the movie well.
The cast is wonderful too. And I have to give props to Anton for all of his hard work with his accent and what not.
I love this movie now. I didn't at first because of the place I was in my life, but I've overcome that so I can fully appreciate the movie.
It really is a wonderful film.
Actors: Anton Yelchin, Robert Downey Jr., Hope Davis, Kat Dennings
Director: Jon Poll
Release Date: 22 February 2008
Charlie Bartlett is the story of a boy who desperately wanted to be liked by his peers at any cost, including making fake driving licenses, selling medicine, selling DVDs of various students getting beat up by Murphy, throwing a party, and offering psychological advice from the comfort of the stalls in the boy's bathroom. While he gets in trouble for doing most of these things, he continues to act as a counselor for his peers to help them and get them to like him.
His excuse? Being popular and well-liked is one of the most important things he needs/wants from his high school experience. No one is able to convince him otherwise, even though his mother tries to say that there is more to life than that.
In doing these things, Charlie's dream comes true. He is the most popular boy in school. Somewhere along the way, however, Charlie's dream changes. He becomes attached to the students he helps and wants to help them in every way he can, especially Susan Gardner.
This isn't it out of character for him -- he is constantly helping his mom and arguably assumes a kind of parental role for her.
It is interesting, however, that while Charlie can help all of these different people, he is unable to help himself, especially where is his father is concerned. Charlie needs to get to a point where he can finally visit his father and not stay in the car unable to go inside with his mother.
Maybe he needs someone to talk to as well. He does have a psychiatrist, but their relationship isn't that open or helpful.
Moving on . . .
The music used for this movie is fantastic. It was jazzy and cool -- it really fit the movie well.
The cast is wonderful too. And I have to give props to Anton for all of his hard work with his accent and what not.
I love this movie now. I didn't at first because of the place I was in my life, but I've overcome that so I can fully appreciate the movie.
It really is a wonderful film.
Les Miserables = Miserables?
Name: Les Miserables
Actor: Hugh Jackman, Anne Hathaway, Russell Crowe, Amanda Seyfried
Director: Tom Hooper
Release Date: 25 December 2012
Every advertisement I've seen of this movie, both when the movie was in theaters and when the DVD/BR was released, claims that Les Mes is "the greatest musical of all time." I'm still not familiar with many musicals, but I've seen enough to appreciate the genre.
So of course I wanted to see it -- it was a musical I hadn't seen and it's highly praised.
I went in with high expectations, mostly related to the actors and actresses in it because I love them and I know they are talented, but also related to it being labeled as "great."
And . . . to be honest . . . I didn't think it was all that great for reasons I cannot fully understand.
1. I wasn't emotionally invested in the plot or characters.
2. The music didn't speak to me despite it being so beautiful to hear on all accounts.
3. Hugh Jackman and Anne Hathaway are two of my favorite actors so I should be in love with this movie.
I mean the music and the movie were amazing, I can appreciate all of it. They did a wonderful job. I guess something just didn't click because it was just . . . okay in my opinion. Maybe my expectations were too high. I don't really know.
I know this review isn't great, but I honestly can't remember anything about the plot or characters or anything really. So, I'm sorry. I know I'm not giving much of a review at all, but this is all I got.
I do, however, plan on reading the book -- hopefully that will change my opinion of the film because I really want to love it.
Actor: Hugh Jackman, Anne Hathaway, Russell Crowe, Amanda Seyfried
Director: Tom Hooper
Release Date: 25 December 2012
Every advertisement I've seen of this movie, both when the movie was in theaters and when the DVD/BR was released, claims that Les Mes is "the greatest musical of all time." I'm still not familiar with many musicals, but I've seen enough to appreciate the genre.
So of course I wanted to see it -- it was a musical I hadn't seen and it's highly praised.
I went in with high expectations, mostly related to the actors and actresses in it because I love them and I know they are talented, but also related to it being labeled as "great."
And . . . to be honest . . . I didn't think it was all that great for reasons I cannot fully understand.
1. I wasn't emotionally invested in the plot or characters.
2. The music didn't speak to me despite it being so beautiful to hear on all accounts.
3. Hugh Jackman and Anne Hathaway are two of my favorite actors so I should be in love with this movie.
I mean the music and the movie were amazing, I can appreciate all of it. They did a wonderful job. I guess something just didn't click because it was just . . . okay in my opinion. Maybe my expectations were too high. I don't really know.
I know this review isn't great, but I honestly can't remember anything about the plot or characters or anything really. So, I'm sorry. I know I'm not giving much of a review at all, but this is all I got.
I do, however, plan on reading the book -- hopefully that will change my opinion of the film because I really want to love it.
Monday, March 4, 2013
Not All Aliens Are Here to Kill Us . . .
Name: Escape from Planet Earth
Actor: Brendan Fraser; Rob Corddry, Jessica Alba
Director: Cal Brunker
Release Date 15 February 2013
To be completely honest, I didn't have much interest in this movie. It looked typical and something that I'd seen before. Something I definitely didn't want to see again, but I went anyway to spend time with family and found that the film was unexpectedly funny.
Not really funny, but just funny enough to pass "The Hilarity Scale" for funny.
Like my baby brother said -- it wasn't quite funny enough.
Funny or not, Escape from Planet Earth was still a typical family film with cheesy, traditional morals thrown in for good measure.
Why else would you let a kid see a movie if not to train them to be proper adults?
I know this isn't much of a review, but I saw this last month and haven't had time to blog because of my concussion and job (Yay! I got a job!). It didn't stick in my head at all -- so I guess that means it was nothing special.
But I enjoyed it anyway because my baby brother's laugh is one of the best sounds in the universe.
Actor: Brendan Fraser; Rob Corddry, Jessica Alba
Director: Cal Brunker
Release Date 15 February 2013
To be completely honest, I didn't have much interest in this movie. It looked typical and something that I'd seen before. Something I definitely didn't want to see again, but I went anyway to spend time with family and found that the film was unexpectedly funny.
Not really funny, but just funny enough to pass "The Hilarity Scale" for funny.
Like my baby brother said -- it wasn't quite funny enough.
Funny or not, Escape from Planet Earth was still a typical family film with cheesy, traditional morals thrown in for good measure.
Why else would you let a kid see a movie if not to train them to be proper adults?
I know this isn't much of a review, but I saw this last month and haven't had time to blog because of my concussion and job (Yay! I got a job!). It didn't stick in my head at all -- so I guess that means it was nothing special.
But I enjoyed it anyway because my baby brother's laugh is one of the best sounds in the universe.
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