We're officially halfway through the year and I'm more than on track to my 100 movie goal. June was the busiest yet, most likely due to my internship which let's me watch all of them for free and sometimes get paid for it. The summer box office hasn't been doing so hot, but I have to say June was a pretty enjoyable movie month. For the most part, all these flicks are still in theaters so read on and choose wisely :)
6/2/10: Solitary Man
You probably haven't heard of it, and don't worry, you aren't missing out. This is an indyish character study starring Michael Douglas. It leaves a lot to be desired and carries an unwarranted shock value that leaves you unsatisfied.
Bottom line: Wait for
Wall Street.
6/4/10: Splice
I'm legitimately upset with myself for forcing me to relive this atrocity. SPOILER ALERT: This is how it goes...two scientists who happen to also be a couple create a human/alien/beast baby, Adrien Brody has sex with the a fore mentioned alien beast, alien/beast TURNS INTO A MALE and RAPES HIS G/F impregnating her and killing everyone else. AND if that baby thing is destined to be screwed up enough the alien beast is made of her DNA so it's incestuous too. I walked out of the theater feeling like everyone how has been subjected to this movie needs to come together for a therapeutic dialogue. Hi I'm Desiree, and I watched
Splice.
Bottom line: ^^^ Need I say more?!!!
6/6/10: Killers
You can read my official review
here. As well as how
high-maintenance of an actress Katherine Heigl is and how Lionsgate
kept Killers from the critics.
Bottom line: Although it's trailer was a marketing fail, this really isn't half bad when you realize what they were trying to do.
6/10/10: Karate Kid
This movie is long, but good. Jackie Chan and Jaden Smith are really cute together and the story is enjoyable. The acting is good from everyone and the karate...er I mean kung foo fights are pretty legit. This is a knock out for kids and adults.
Bottom line: "It's called kung foo, not karate"...oh wait.
6/12/10: The A-Team
Legit. Three huge operations, a good cast, and acceptable twists and turns make this into the stuff summer movies are made of. I don't know why this failed so miserably at the box office, but it wasn't deserved. I mean seriously, who doesn't love Liam Neison? Can't say it's me that's for sure.
Bottom line: I love a good special ops movie and this one is really good.
6/16/10: Jonah Hex
You can read my official review
here.
Bottom line: I'm willing to completely dismiss this movie and do my part to contribute to the downfall of Megan Fox's career.
6/18/10: Toy Story 3
*sigh* Where to start? Like all Disney Pixar movies, this one's a gem. Just as good as the first two classics and perfect timing for those of us who remember Woody and Buzz as kids. I love Disney for it's universal age appeal. It has the cutest characters and great dialogue.
Bottom line: Classic and wonderful
6/19/10: Knight and Day
Hands down best June movie-(that-isn't-Toy-Story). So funny, so clever, so interesting. Tom Cruise is crazy in real life which can only make for a great character in a fantasy world I mean c'mon it's pure logic. Cameron Diaz and Cruise are adorable together and if people payed any attention to all the rave reviews this is getting, it really could have been Cruise's comeback movie.
Knight and Day is one of those movies that makes you realize while people are stars in the first place.
Bottom line: Great plot, great acting, and funny/interesting as anything.
6/19/10: Robin Hood
I will say this is one of those movies you expect to be boring, and it is. However, the story is pretty cool when it comes down to it. This is the pre-Robin Hood tale of the events that led up to the legend. I'm always intrigued by story twists like that. I pretty much only saw this because I had seen every single other movie that was out. There is really no need to get excited about this one.
Bottom line: I'm bored just thinking abouuuu...Zzzzz....
6/22/10:Grown Ups
Apparently when you put the top 3 most annoying actors, top 2 second most annoying actors, Salma Hayak, and that always pregnant in movies other chick in the same movie it somehow turns into a comedic masterpiece. I went into this thinking it was going to be over-the-top stupid and just annoying all around. I mean really David Spade, Rob Schneider, and Kevin James? No thanks, but to my surprise I was laughing the whole way. This movie is actually pretty tame and really, really funny. It has some great family themes and the raunchiness is pretty mellow. I'm not saying I hate raunchiness, I just hate stupid anything.
Bottom line: If you like Adam Sandler and [insert other 8932 cast members here], you were already going to see this, if not, you should see it and be pleasantly surprised.
6/28/10: The Twilight Saga: Eclipse
You can read my official review
here.
Bottom line: I don't care what you think, I liked it! Team Jacob for liiiiife.
6/29/10: The Last Airbender
I don't give a crap about the supposed racism in casting this movie, nothing could have saved this crap. It's boring, slow, and choppy. I do like the two main child actors who brought a lot to what they had to work with but once again, I have no idea what Shyamalan was trying to do. If only he'd stopped at
The Village...
Bottom line: Don't watch this, just rent
Unbreakable
. Trust, you'll thank me.
Total count for 2010: 53
Enjoy!
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