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Dracula Untold (2014)

Dracula Untold

[8/10 · 13 October 2014]

It's been awhile since i've written a review for a film, but I felt the need to say something about about Dracula Untold.

I'm a vampire fan. I have been ever since I watched Interview with Vampire (1994) and Dracula (1992) in 1997. And having seen those wonderful movies, I knew this revision of the legendary vampire was going to get bashed. I know most people said, when the trailer for this film came out, "aw crap, another vampire flick," and you know what, I get it; Twilight ruined vamps for some people.

The 2 biggest problems most moviegoers are going to have with this film is that 1. Vlad (Dracula) the main character of the film, is based on Vlad Tepes, know simply as Vlad the Impaler, the legendary warrior who killed his victims and impaled them on spears to strike fear into his enemies. In this film, Vlad is completely revamped (ha ha pun) into a kind, loving, family man who is trying to protect his family and people from war against the Turks.

Aside from the difference in character, other historical figures and locations are used in the film and they are far from being historically correct. But, most moviegoers don't have the slightest inclination of the history of the Ottoman empire, let alone of Vlad the impaler, so it shouldn't be a big deal.

And 2. Everyone (well most everyone) knows how this story plays out, it's been done numerous times before, so it's hard to be surprised or expect anything new from this version.

So if you remove those aspects (the historical ones) and the fact that you know what happens away form the film, what you are left with is a another vampire story that is a fun, action packed, popcorn flick that is decent.

So, on to some personal pros and cons! :)

Pros:

1.The costumes and sets are great. They help set the mood and tone of the story and add to the authenticity of the films time period.

2.The acting is good, not Oscar worthy by any means, but good enough to where you don't question the character/actors believability.

3.Like some vampire stories, there is a bit of romance and it is wonderful. The chemistry between Luke and Sarah is one of the best aspects of the film, their love is tender, true, and makes the story what it is.

4. For true Dracula fan, the last 5 minutes of the film is brilliant, I was truly fan girling. #sequel.

The Con:

Yes con, the only problem I had with the film is that there was a lot going on in the film, and when this happens plot holes are created. From Vlad trying to keep his son and people safe, to negotiating with the Sultan, to finding the "strength" (vampiric powers) to defeat the Turks and to fight his urge to drink blood, it was a bit much. It wasn't cohesive, with so much going on, of course plot holes are bound to happen. 2 scenes in particular made me pause and question the film. The first was that the Master Vampire is cursed and confined to the cave he is first discovered in, that is literally written in the legend and the book from where the legend is first told, so why is it that when Vlad finally succumbs to the curse that he is able to exist outside of the cave? That is never explained and is a major plot hole.

The second was towards the end of the film and is when the Priest of Vlad's castle reveals what he has become to his people by revealing him in the sunlight and he starts to burn. His people turn on him and try to destroy him. This scene was completely unnecessary and a waste of time. Why would his people, who fear him at this point try to kill him and then still choose to fight for him? Totally pointless and didn't make any sense. Instead the director should've scrapped these scenes and elaborated on the key points of the story to make it better and stronger.

With that i'll say this. Enjoy the film for what it is, a revamped (ha ha, a pun) vampire story with a wonderful love story and great action made to be an enjoyable popcorn movie experience that is made to take your mind away from your everyday lives. Don't read into it, just let your fangs hand free. :)

Furious 6 (2013)

Fast 6

[8/10 · 1 June 2013]

I'll admit I was always a fan of the Fast and Furious series, but I wasn't a true lover of the series until it was revamped in 2009 with Fast & Furious; from there the series took off and became bigger and better.

With that, Fast Six was a great flick don't get me wrong, the action, the story, and the cars were great, but I feel the movie was slightly too long and dragged out. I feel if they stuck to the pace of Fast Five, the film would have been perfect

The Pros: The cars were great! The actors sexy and believable and the action bigger and better than the predecessors.The sets amazing! had this been a straight racing movie, I feel the film would have fallen flat and not been as great.

The Cons: The story had potential, it made sense and was definitely obtainable, having said that the story had too much going on that made the film jump around and wasn't cohesive. The action while amazing, was insane and probably would never happen in a real life setting (still was amazing to watch).

Regardless of the cons that didn't float my boat, I still loved the movie and it was a pleasure to watch, i'm super stoked for Fast 7, if you want a taste of Fast 7 go watch Fast 6, enjoy a great car action movie and have a good time.

Star Trek Into Darkness (2013)

Bold and Brilliant

[10/10 · 1 June 2013]

Very rarely do I give such a high ranking score to a film (the last being The Dark Knight in 2008)because there are usually certain aspects that are missing, don't work, or the film just wasn't good at all. I'm happy to report that this film was fantastic, like anything else there are people who would disagree with me and say i'm delusional, but everyone has their tastes.

While i'm not a true Trekkie in the sense that I haven't watched the original series and films (i'm doing it now), I consider my self a Trekkie at heart, and fell in love with the 2009 Star Trek reboot. A known fact in films is a sequel usually doesn't live up to the original and while the 2009 film was great, Into Darkness was sublime.

The pros: the fact that JJ Abrams took his time making this film (3 years) truly shows the attention to detail and passion he has when making his films.The acting was great, and the new additions into the cast helped make the film that much better, but most noticeably Benedict Cumberbatches character John Harrison, his character is in the same league as Heath Ledgers Joker. And while slightly cheesy at times, the script was great, despite what some say, I feel the essence of the original series seep into the script with it's witty one liners and cute lines

The costumes and sets had to be even more exquisite than in the original, and they very much were;they were exciting and realistic and made the film a great ride.

The cons: The only negative thing I have to say about this movie is that I have to wait another 3 years for the next film :)

Go watch it, that is all I can say it literally has everything a moviegoer wants(except horror): romance, suspense, action, comedy, and drama, a perfect blend that gives you a fantastic, action packed film.

Olympus Has Fallen (2013)

Olympus Has Fallen

[8/10 · 23 March 2013]

These type of movies are the reason people flock to the theaters and fork out ten bucks for a ticket,a fun filled, action packed, and slightly humorous flick that won't leave audiences disappointed.

It has been awhile since Gerard Butler has lead an action packed film on this level, and he certainly doesn't disappoint. His stunts and acting were great and The story of redemption plays out wonderfully and you are always rooting for Mike Banning(Butler) to succeed, Butler redeems himself as proves he still has the chops to lead a big action flick. But the credit of the success and level of action that made the film what it was, was Director Antoine Fuqua, his films always entertain and leave us at the end of our seats and this film certainly qualifies as one of his best films.

The supporting cast helps amp up the level of intensity, Melissa Leo, you ma'am are a bad ass. Rick Yune, as always you are a handsome villain, maybe one day you can be on the good side and we will root for you instead of wanting you to bite it in the movie.

All the elements cast, set, costumes, music, and SGI effects make this film awesome,although my only qualm is that I hope our Secret Service is better equipped and prepared in the event, that something like that should happen.

The Dark Knight Rises (2012)

A Stunning Ending to A Beautiful Trilogy

[10/10 · 23 July 2012]

All true Batman fans had to have loved this trilogy. It was true to the comics, realistic, and pulled us in from the very beginning. I know most final films are spectacular, but I honestly didn't think this film would compare to the Dark Knight. I was wrong,and have never been so happy at having been proved wrong.

First and foremost, the acting was sublime; everyone gave a brilliant performance, even the smaller played actors. Simply amazing.

Costumes and sets, phenomenal.

Music, perfect

But my hat goes off to Christopher Nolan for not only directing a masterpiece, but for writing it and bringing it to life.

Watch this movie, you won't regret it, it truly is stunning. 10 out of 10; the best movie of the year.

The Hunger Games (2012)

The Hunger Games is a Winner

[9/10 · 25 March 2012]

This movie is near perfect, and as far as book adaptations go this film is right up there with Harry Potter and the Lord of the Rings films. The tension that Katniss is feeling in The Launch Room literally had my stomach in knots, never had I personally felt a connection to a character in any film i've seen than in that moment. With the mention of Katniss, Jennifer Lawrence's performance in this film is sublime. Her normally bubbly, charismatic personality is non-existent in the character she portrays, Katniss truly stepped out of the book in a near "Oscar" worthy performance ( seems slightly exaggerated, but it was breathtaking).

My Exact thoughts: Peeta.......jeez (marry me) The Capitol itself as beautiful as it was I still wouldn't live there, place reeks of evil.

The arena, spot on.

Effie, my new Halloween costume.

Haymitch, weird.

Cinna my third favorite character.

Honestly the only semi negative I can say about this film, hence the 9, is that even though the film was two and a half hours long, some scenes felt rushed, and some scenes were too long, other than that this film is wonderful and cannot in anyway shape or form be compared to twilight (sorry had to do it).

To keep it short, go watch it, even if you haven't read the book please go see this, it a wonderful adaptation that will make you actually want to read the book, but more importantly will make you a fan of the hunger games. Trust me, this film is not a waste of you money or time.

Act of Valor (2012)

Act of Valor

[9/10 · 25 February 2012]

I have never been so proud of a film like I have with this one, "active duty Navy Seals" was all I needed to hear to go watch this film, and I can now say it's my favorite new Military film.

Like any passionate moviegoer with an open mind and common sense, I new there wasn't going to be Oscar worthy acting present, but you know what, like Gina Carano in Haywire, I saw no problems with it, the rawness and authenticity of the SEALS acting made the film much more real and enjoyable to watch.

The storyline, is solid, not over the top, and very believable in the sense that a situation present in the film could, may, or has happened. The film takes you literally all over the world, and it's one heck of a ride, it truly broadens the scope of what these men do, and as an American, it truly makes me proud to be one, but not only of these SEALS, but of our branches of Militaries in general.

The action scenes are stunning, they are efficient, brutal, and to the point, i've never gotten so many chills in my life. But with all that there is still the emotional side present with this film that rounds out Act of Valor to a fantastic movie that is worth going and seeing. Yes go and enjoy the film for entertainment, but more so to support the brave men and women who live it.

9 out of 10 nuff' said.

The Woman in Black (2012)

Daniel is All Grown Up.

[7/10 · 5 February 2012]

As far as horror films go, this one is decent. our easily scared, this film will not disappoint, but for the heavy duty horror buffs (like me) this film won't disappoint, but won't have you covering your eyes.

Although fairly predictable, and having no presence of gore, the film is still very enjoyable and worth watching. Most horror buffs think horror flicks need to have blood, guts, and a crazy serial killer to be considered to be scary; this film has a little bit of blood, has a serial killer (not typical one), but no guts. What it lacks in gore it makes up for suspense and a great storyline.

The acting is average, the setting and period costumes were great, and are dear Harry Potter has grown up to be a great versatile actor. The Woman in Black, was actually very creepy and the best character of the whole film was the Marsh where all of this took place, just the though of driving up that very narrow road surrounded by muck sends chills down my spine.

So a 7 out of 10 is given for this film just because I personally wasn't afraid,but give it a chance and enjoy it for what it is.

Underworld: Awakening (2012)

Another Fantastic Film

[9/10 · 22 January 2012]

I'm sick of "Top Critics" giving these films such low reviews. We Underworld fans know what these movies should be about and love them despite the minor plot holes and all the negativity they have garnered

Like most people with common sense, they know these films do not aim to achieve Oscar status, they aim to give us one heck of a ride with a great story line, fantastic action sequence, and brilliant make and CG effects: mission accomplished. The acting is solid for what these films require, they're believable and sell the movie; the sets, costumes and, make up, I give them a solid ten for originality and making this series what it truly is, amazing.

Now for this installment, I give it a 9 because it blends in fantastically with the previous films, they coincide to where the viewers know when they see a dark city with a catsuit clad heroine that it is Underworld. Also the storyline is solid, and with the birth of a new character, this series just got even more exciting. Plus i'm a true fan of this series, can you feel my passion:)

This is by far the best in the series, my only hope is that they do end the series with a fifth one, just to give us true fans a proper closing and one final amazing ride with the vampires and lycans.

Haywire (2011)

A New Action Hero

[8/10 · 21 January 2012]

I'm certain I can say with absolute certainty that everyone is sick of seeing Angelina Jolie pretending to kick people's ass. Gina Carano is Brilliant in this film; is she an"A" actress? Not even close, is she terrible, no, for her first feature film she did an amazing job, and the stunts? well they were absolute perfection.

The star studded cast also made this film what it was, but throw in all the fantastic fights most of them do, and this film is a solid well acted flick that everyone will (should) enjoy. As generic as the storyline is, I believe it to be completely different with Carano as the lead, I think her acting made the film "feel" different and that added to the uniqueness of the film, but as much as I love her and the film, she needs to work on her acting chops but luckily she can only go up from here.

So with that this is a solid action/spy flick that has a different flavor to it that I believe will add to it success and make Gina a new action star that people will want and continue to see in future movies.

The Devil Inside (2012)

The Trailer was the Movie

[1/10 · 7 January 2012]

The trailer looked like this film was going to be great, a real scare fest that would make me afraid of the dark. I'm sorry to report that it was the exact opposite, it was a comedy; and I went home laughing.

I won't even begin to list all the bad qualities that made this film the trash that it is, just know the Trailer was the whole movie, well the decent parts, although my friends and I are in agreement "the" scariest part of the whole film was when the dog came out of nowhere and barked.

That being said, avoid this film wait for it to be on netflix (or not) just don't waste your hard earned money in the theater.

The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn - Part 1 (2011)

Just Okay, Nothing more

[22 November 2011]

The reason these reviews are read is to gather information on whether or not the reader should spend their money on this movie, with that in mind i'm reviewing the movie as a movie, not just as a movie based on a book.

So with that lets begin, The acting is as you expect it to be, just plain and nothing special, although some very small credit should be given to K-stew, she did slightly better. The hype for this movie was on a level with Harry Potter, only HP conquered all in literary and cinematic form.

The Locations of the movie were worth the plain storyline, they were a character of themselves, but what made the movie truly worth it was the prosthetics that Kristen donned to play a Pregnant deformed human, bravo special effects you hit it spot on.

Costumes, same as prior films, Music, consistent and wonderfully put together, the only problematic portion of the film is when the CGI wolves are having mental monologues, no one in the theater could keep a straight face. On top of that the storyline was inconsistent in pacing, it took a bit for the movie to get interesting.

With that Breaking Dawn as a film, lets be honest, its not great, the series as films, well its no bueno too, but as stated as books where our imagination has no budget the films are somewhat decent, and with that I give this film a 7/10 not for the books transformation to film but because the movie entertained me for the two hours that I watched it, and that is what films are supposed to do.

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2 (2011)

The End of 10 Years of Pure Magic.

[16 July 2011]

To begin, it was needed that the book be split into two movies, one movie would have been too long, and would have ruined the essence of the book. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part two is what it should be, an epic finale of amazing graphics, locations, acting, and above all truth of the book molded into pure cinematic bliss.

Like most books turned into movies the text is not exactly molded to film word to word; as in the case of the film certain pieces of the book were missing, but what was put on film was still well done and understood by the readers.

The Good: -The pace of the movie was explosive but easy to keep up with.

-The Graphics, absolute perfection! -The story -The acting, simply amazing tears were shed by all Potter fans -The movie itself was good, but to be clear it was true brilliance.

The Bad: -While the movie was still great without certain parts of the book, it would have been nice to see the finale truly converted straight from the book.

-the series ended! (but thats a personal problem :) The good out weigh the bad by a lot, but any true Potter fan would love this series despite the little faults presented. Go watch it, and when it comes out to own, go buy it, and once you've done that treasure it, because this movie is pure gold, and the series is pure magic.

X: First Class (2011)

X-Men are Reborn

[9/10 · 3 June 2011]

The first three films had there ups and there downs and then came Wolverine's personal film to which it garnered mixed reviews. X-Men first class was a wonderful breath of fresh air.

What made this movie wonderful was the relatively unknown actors that they casted, in the first four films the cast was packed with actors of the likes as Sir Ian Mckellan, Hugh Jackman, Patrick Stewart, and more. This is the first film I have watched with Jennifer Lawerance and I believe her to have been one of the focal points for the film; the story of mystique is so intricate that it's wonderful to see it in flesh and blood and acted out splendidly.

Fassbender and McAvoy worked out wonderfully together (no pun intended)really they complemented each other the toughness with the softness and through in some sexuality and were good to go. The other x-men were funny,witty, and smart, and its always exciting to see your comic book heroes come to life (Banshee, Azazel, Emma...).

The sets and costumes of the film were fantastic, its great to see everything in a different time period and see how it evolves later on. On top of that the story was solid and very creative, it added more depth to the story and made our history of that period seem more realistic.

With that a great story+fantastic acting+and great sets= a fantastic, near perfect movie. All you marvel fans rejoice this one is a keeper.

Priest (2011)

A different take on Vampires

[7/10 · 15 May 2011]

Huge Paul Bettany fan that I am, there was no way I was going to miss this; throw in Maggie Q and Karl Urban, I'm sold. So like any prior vampire movie made since Twilight there is always going to be a comparison; but i'm glad to say it can't be compared to this film.

Priest is completely different, really like no Vamp film i've ever seen before, to which I enjoyed the film because of that. Secondly and finally there was blood and guts and fangs! To which twilight is definitely proved to be lame. And finally the film was entertaining, plain and simple.

While its not perfect, and needs humor the storyline suited the story and it was simple, my only quarrel is that I wished it to be longer. The graphics were great and the vampires were new, which hasn't happened in a while. The acting was simple and to the point, not gonna lie Cam Gigandet annoyed me most of the time, but then again His script was plagued to begin with. Maggie Q stole the show for me, and True Bloods Bill even got some action, to which only made me drool over him even more.

With that a solid 7 out of 10, fun entertaining,and a good way to spend my Friday night. Vampire fans enjoy, you'll get your action and blood.

Thor (2011)

Another Winner for the Marvel Universe.

[9/10 · 9 May 2011]

The Marvel movies of the past years have had only one disappointment, and that was with "Hulk" which starred Eric Bana. Thor can be added to the past Marvel films that have made a mark on the cinematic world. I am not a hardcore fan when it comes to the Thor Comic books, but I know him well enough to know what the film version should include.

While there is much to work with for the film I was still wary as to how they would pursue the film version and make Thor as successful as Iron Man, The Incredible Hulk, and so on; but they did it splendidly and the end result is a fantastic movie experience with amazing stunts and graphics.

The storyline was solid moving from the Asgard to Earth made the movie much more interesting then having it set in one world. The sets were elaborate, beautiful, and very appropriate for the Norse Gods; and on top of that the futuristic style of the costumes added more to the sets and really brought the characters to life. Another aspect that made the movie was beside the heavyweight actors such as Natalie Portman, Stellan Skarsgard, and Anthonly Hopkins, brought relatively unknown actors to the big screen which added a sense a mystery as to what the audience can expect from the cast.Chris Hemsworth was fantastic, i'm eager to see him in the Avengers; the performances from his friends (Sif,Loki...)complimented his performance brilliantly. But I believe the film to be complete with Darcy (Kat Dennings) she made the movie funny in all the right places.

With that I give this movie a 9/10 because as great as the movie was, it was not perfect some small flaws were, and I know that this is mean, but Natalie actually bugged me at times with her performance. I felt that she was too serious an actress to do this type of film, but as stated it wasn't a horrible performance from her just momentary instances where I was like "oh my god." But like anything else its a matter of opinion and preference to which everyone is entitled to. But enjoy the movie for it is a fun and wild ride.

Sucker Punch (2011)

A Solid Flick

[8/10 · 27 March 2011]

To start with, Zack Synder is a movie genius; and like his previous movies that are amazing,"Sucker Punch" is no exception.The storyline of this movie was solid and unwavering, the audience was captivated and thoroughly entertained.

The special effects where stunning,very much in the style of Snyder, that for me is what made the movie great,in fact that what the whole movie is; my only recommendation is to watch this movie in 3-D, which I didn't, I'm sure it will blow your mind;but add a good storyline to this fantastic flick and you have what you paid for, a good movie.

The sets were fantastic, they truly enhanced the look of the movie, the costumes, brilliant, although I would hate to parade around in a corset all day long. Another aspect of the movie that truly enhanced it was the music truly great stuff.

The acting from the actresses where as good as can be expected, not Oscar worthy, but I felt Baby Doll's pain, may I add that it's good to have Emily Browning back.

Although the movie was a solid I truly can't help but feel that there was something missing(but don't let that stop you from watching the movie)That is why I'm giving this movie an 8/10, it not perfect, but it most definitely is not boring.

Battle Los Angeles (2011)

Aliens Better Than Ever

[8/10 · 12 March 2011]

Alien movies have become as popular as vampire movies, Cloverfield,Skyline, and many other horrible movies that have unfortunately graced our eyes in the past years. But I knew going into Battle:LA that this was going to be an improvement, and I am happy to report that it was even better.

You know the summary of the plot,aliens invade,people die, Marines fight to win. What you don't know is how the movie ends, or what else happens in between, first off may I say that This is the first time(for me) that a alien invasion movie has a way of actually stopping the invasion(not so much clover field). That for me made me love this movie, but even with that huge victory, the movie still ends with a cliffhanger that is a perfect ending for this particular film.

With that, the effects were fantastic, the sets and locations were great (although i'm a little mad that gas in the movie was $2.69 right??In Santa Monica no less, yeah I wish) The acting was great, not Oscar worthy, but good enough to where it is believable and the audience will relate too. The aliens were amazing, they are like District 9 and predator aliens combined, a very refreshing take on the overdone extraterrestrials of our past movie experiences.

So action, alien lovers rejoice for you will enjoy a movie that accomplishes what it sets out to do, entertain on a whole new level,and keep you on the edge of your seats.

Off the Map (2011)

Watch it for the Entertainment, not the reality factor.

[8/10 · 1 February 2011]

The reason anyone should watch TV is to leave the world of their hectic and stressful life. Its to enjoy an hour or so of entertainment, love, action, and even some horror. Most of the reviews are for the lack of reality and writing in the show; and to an extent I understand, but the average person doesn't have knowledge of what "real" doctors do, and unless the writing is like "how are people getting paid for this crap?" then I'll agree. But as a lover of fun TV I have to say I enjoyed this show, it was funny, sad, suspenseful, and very romantic. Yeah sure its a bit predictable, but if its played out well then I don't mind. I see no problems with the acting. Its not Oscar worthy but it gets the job done. The setting of the show is breathtaking. Yeah its faked to be made out in South America, but I think its well done. So with that I gave the show an 8 because While I scrammed around the day stressed out of my mind, I watched "off the map" for an hour and felt happy and stress free when it was over, which is the point of the show. All I know is i'll watch the show until the end, and my only hope is that it gets steamier,sexier, and doesn't get canceled.

Burlesque (I) (2010)

Show Me How You Burlesque

[6/10 · 30 November 2010]

Lets be clear, this movie really does make you want to just get up and start dancing. This movie was pure sexy fun, and for us ladies there was some great eye candy too. But with the fun we also have to be realistic and look at this movie like a movie.

The good

1.costumes,music, sets were great, amazing and beautiful. They complemented the movie wonderfully.

2.Christina as a singer was amazing, there really is no other like her, and the supporting cast was just plain fun. Cam was plain yummy

3.Cher still has it, no matter what anyone says.

The Bad

1.As wonderful a singer Christina is, her acting chops need some work, but for a first timer, she did well. But for the drama in this movie she needs to work on her acting for future productions. And lets be real at one point in the movie her acting was so blah that I just wanted to slap Ali for being so annoying.

2.The storyline for the film had to much going on. Between Christina wanting jack who has a lady friend to wanting the other guy, to her wanting to be a singer in the show, then the whole money problem with Cher, to Nikki being a drunk , and lastly Georgia getting knocked up. Well There was just a little to much going on. So the movie isn't perfect, but then again those are hard to find now and days. But the movie was fun, flirty, sexy, and had great musicality.

I give it a 6 out of ten for being the fun movie it was suppose to me, but knock of points for lack of consistent story and acting chops.

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1 (2010)

Simply Stunning

[9/10 · 25 November 2010]

This is my first review for a Harry Potter movie, and its not because I didn't like the other ones, but this one touched me in a way that the other ones didn't. This one was very if not almost exactly like the book, which lately seems to be a problem for screenplay writers who butcher great books.

In the book you felt ever emotion the characters felt, and in the movie you could feel the despair and the sadness ten fold; you are literally with Harry, Hermione, and Ron. The pace of the movie made it brilliant, it lengthened the movie until you counln't stand it anymore,but it also made it aggravating. It kept you on the edge of your seat, waiting for what you know whats going to happen; or you simply waited with Harry and his friends in endless weeks of doing nothing,which was translated into the movie beautifully. The effects were phenomenal(as always).

Also the new characters were just perfect, the snatchers looked BADA@!#'s. Like rock stars. By far the beginning of the movie and the Ministry of Magic scene were the best! Stunning, my jaw was on the ground. So for all you Potter fans, you wont be disappointed, it is a brilliant movie and cannot wait for the second one.

Unstoppable (2010)

Great fun

[8/10 · 25 November 2010]

When I watched the trailer for this movie I my first thought was that this movie was going to to be predictable, boring, and not worth watching. Boy was I wrong, and glad to be proved wrong, it was a fasted paced, high emotion movie that was a complete blast to watch.

Chris Pine was great in his role, funny, charming,but strong, both physically and mentally; his character was every much like Kirk but way more serious and even sexier. As for Denzel Washington's character, well it Denzel, you know he is going to be great, his acting was brilliant, and his stunts were great.All in all the movie itself was great, exciting, very much a thriller, the story was solid, although it does prove that there really are some idiots in the world; but just enjoy the movie for what it is a great thrilling entertaining movie, that will allow you to leave reality for a few hours.

Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Lightning Thief (2010)

Give it a chance.

[8/10 · 15 February 2010]

I'm a complete bookworm. So when I found out that this movie was based on a book series I was excited.(FYI never read the books.) So I went in ignorant, and blind. I went to watch a movie that looked to be fun, and entertaining. Which is what movies are suppose to do, people seem to forget that.

But as a bookworm, I expect studios to do story lines of books justice. And from what I've read. That wasn't the case here. So here is a review from a movie lover, looking to have fun for a few hours. The movie was fun. Funny even, I was laughing a lot, and I was never bored. One thing I loved about the movie was the consistency. The pace was great, which happened because of a good story. Another aspect I likes was the graphics. The CGI was incredible. And the characters, absolutely loved all of them. My favorite besides Grover, was Hades. A real McJagger. My two absolutely favorite parts of the movie, were the underworld scene and the gathering of the gods. Brilliant. Just Brilliant. So to the fans of the book series i'm sorry the film wasn't what you hoped it to be. But as far as movies go, it was good. I hope people go watch it for what it is. Entertainment. And walk out feeling good. So just give it a chance, who knows, you may end up loving it.

The Wolfman (2010)

Fans of Werewolves.Enjoy.

[8/10 · 15 February 2010]

I'm ashamed to say I haven't seen the original Wolfman movie (sad face) and probably shouldn't be writing a review. But as a lover of movies, and werewolves, I couldn't resist talking/writing about it. As far as fictional creature movies go, The Wolfman movie was simple and good. Dark, bloody, and hairy. Just what you want in a werewolf movie. The storyline as stated was simple, but strong enough for the length of the movie. The Characters, were as good as can be. Believable, but not overdone. I stopped expecting Oscar performances in these types of films long ago. They are meant for entertainment. Period.

The setting of the movie was beautiful. In a sick, dark, lover of black, white, and red sort of way. It made the movie for me. I understand what people were saying about the pace of the movie being a little iffy, but then again with such a simple story line, one can only do so much. So, my only vice for this movie is that just a tad bit more of drama would have made it much better. All in all, a decent flick for those wanting to escape reality for a few hours. Fun, Dirty, and a little bloody, sounds like a good night.

Daybreakers (2009)

New Moon take a break, it's all about Daybreakers right now.

[8/10 · 8 January 2010]

Vampires seem to have been put on steroids in the last decade, both in literature and movies. Take the whole twilight series, I'm a fan, but i'm an underworld girl through and through. Now you can consider me a Daybreaker chick too.In the beginning it was all about Anne Rice and Steven King type Vampires. You know the great sex appeal mixed with the danger. Well not in Kings case, that was just straight up horror. But vampires in twilight, and the likes are all about one thing. Romance. Don't get me wrong romance here and there blends well with vampire flicks, most vamps are sex on a stick. But Now it seems to be all about the "Bella and Edward" type romance.But when one thinks of vampires the first thing that comes to mind is not romance or even sex.Its blood. Then vampire powers, then the looks, finally some sex, and hell maybe a decent relationship. But vampire flicks have lost there vampire touch. We the viewers don't want a crap load of romance. We want action, blood, and more blood. The exploding vamp is a good thing to throw in there too. Daybreakers is a really great fresh new take on vampires. A future where everyone is a vampire would not have occurred to most. There really was no bad parts(well for me there is, i'm a chick and there is one mighty cute vamp in there, doesn't end well.lol) if I had to pick one bad thing, it would be that the movie was to short. The graphics were fantastic, if it had been 3-d the audience would have been covered in blood. there is enough action to call it a vamp flick, but mainly a vamp sci-fi flick. Blood lots of blood, fantastic.The vampires, looked like vampires.Finally none of that twilight crap. They have fangs!!!!!Thank the lord. and hey guess what there is a little romance, not much but enough to sate the vamp girls love lust. so all in all a fun, bloody vamp flick, that exceeds my expectations. and hey all you twilighters, Edwards in the movie. who would have thought.