Film: 1 Year, 100 Movies - October

Since I am on top of my game and actually posting on time (what?!), some of my October movies haven't been released yet. Because of this I'll be adding to this post after Unstoppable comes out, and tacking on Tangled to next month. As for now, here's the ones I've seen and can talk about.

10/4/10: Life As We Know It
There is no hiding the fact that I love chick flicks and this was no exception. I love Josh Duhamel (who doesn't? I know...) and Katherine Heigl, although not my favorite in real life, does have a charm in these kind of things. This was an interesting concept, commendably so, and the plot was well thought out. This isn't your traditional boy meets girl story and the film makers didn't decide to play it out like that.

Bottom line: I'd rather see 27 Dresses, but this was still cute.

10/7/10: It's Kind of a Funny Story
Not to be confused with It's a Funny Story, this movie is not the next Hangover. I wasn't duped, but apparently audiences were. Just because Zach Galifanfsdihfdusihg was hilariously retarded in The Hangover doesn't mean every movie he's in has to be that way. This is a nice story. The acting is good, the characters are enjoyable, and it just makes you feel good about the fact that your life doesn't suck as bad as some people's. It's a nice film about the human experience.


Bottom line: This isn't a movie for everyone, but if it's for you, you'll like it.

10/14/10: Jackass 3D
This was pretty much my first Jackass experience. I've seen maybe a combined 4.356 minutes of the show and none of the past movie. I admit it's kind of funny, then it goes to far, but hey that's the brand. Really though, I mean you know what this is and if you're going to see it or not. One thing I do need to note however is that this is one of the only 3D movies that has actually been 3D! I want shit (unfortunately in this movie that meant literally :/) popping out at me and that's exactly what they did. If little kids don't feel like they should reach out and touch, I don't think you can call yourself 3D.

Bottom line: If you've seen Jackass you know exactly what this movie is, if you haven't don't start now.

10/17/10: Red
This was is pretty good. It's hard to go wrong with Bruce Willis as a lead in an action flick. There were good fight scenes, good spy tricks, and a good cast. I don't know what magician convinced Bruce Willis, Helen Mirren, and Morgan Freeman to do a movie like this, but more power to him.

Bottom line: Retired and extremely dangerous...the cast or their characters?

10/18/10: Hereafter
Epic disappointment, OMG. I wanted to see this so bad. A movie starring Matt Damon and directed by Clint Eastwood, what could go wrong? nothing!... WRONG! Everything could and did go wrong with this BS. Slowest, crappiest film of the year. I didn't give 2 shits about any of the characters, the chick from Lady in the Water was annoying as hell and I still don't even know what this film was about. I've walked out of 2 movies in my entire life and if I'd paid for this one it would have been a third.

Bottom line: Tragically terrible here and after.

10/20/10: Unstoppable Release date: November 12
This was one comes with a built in enjoyment purely because of the cast. The story moves fairly well for a couple hours about one runaway train. It's not the best film out there right now, but it's not the worst either.

Bottom line: Denzel Washington and Chris Pine are in it so why not?

10/30/10: Tangled
I'm not happy to hear that this will be Disney's last princess endeavor (at least for awhile), but they definitely went out with a bang. Mandy Moore is flawless and this story has all the makings of a great classic Disney story. I can't get enough.

Bottom line: :)

OCTOBER: 6
Total count for 2010: 89

11 more to go!

Film: 1 Year, 100 Movies - September

I really can't believe it's already been 9 months since I started this blogging experiment. Only 3 more months left to go and I'm pretty sure hitting my goal of 100 movies in a year is going to happen. Here's what I saw in September, 2 weeks late as usual. Hey...there is something to be said about consistency right? 

9/1/10: Secretariat
This movie just came out a couple of weeks ago so there is still plenty of time to catch it in theaters, and that my friends, is precisely what you should do. They're calling this one the new Blind Side and I'm going to agree with that one on a personal level. I was dreading screening this movie. It looked boring and cliche just like Blind Side did. For those who don't know me I HATE horses (blah blah blah I know) and am not usually a fan of movies based on true stories but this movie is awesome.  

Bottom line: Inspiration and suspense, what more do you need? 

9/6/10: The American
This movie is the biggest waste of time I've experienced in a long time. The marketing campaign wasn't a sales pitch it was an out right lie. I'm pretty sure there is more truth in the Shamwow and Magic Bullet commercials than the preview for this POS. 

Bottom line: I don't like being tricked and neither will you.

9/12/10: The Virginity Hit
After I got over the initial weirdness of realizing I saw this entire cast at Comic-Con and they acted exactly like they do in this movie I realized how annoying that actually was. It's just awkward and not in a good way. I really have no idea who this was made for. 

Bottom line: Calling the number they gave out on those massive "Are you a Virgin?" billboards was pretty much more entertaining than the whole movie. 

9/15/10: The Town
Buzz about this movie notes the "crazy" marketing campaign they used with men dressed in nun masks and wonders how it could recover from such a risky move so beautifully. Here's the answer, straight from the brilliant mind of me: showing pictures of men dressed in nun's masks isn't that crazy and this movie is legitimately good. Screw Ben Afleck haters because you don't know actual talent. You can't fake directing skills like that.
 
Bottom line: The Town is the movie films like Takers can't even dream of being.

9/16/10: Easy A
This is one good ol' fashioned teen comedy. The situations are relatable and actually funny and Emma Stone is awesome. She's got the goods to go far and I think she will. This story is really about that fine line of not caring what people think and not standing up for yourself. It's a story not often told and I'm glad someone finally did.

Bottom line: A+! 

9/16/10: Devil
Uh...................... 

Bottom line: Shyamalan has done it again. Take that as whatever you want it to mean. 

9/10/10: Legends of the Guardians: The Owls of Ga'Hoole 
You can read my official review here. 

Bottom line: Oddly violent, also I want a talon blade.


9/23/10: The Social Network

Man this movie is good. I don't like anyone who hates this movie, and I definitely won't be your friend on Facebook. Which, by the way, I'm using no less than before or think no lower of Zuckerberg so no need to worry about this film ruining your image. I'm not a fan of you because you are unattractive, not cause you're an asshole. All around this film was nicely acted, plotted and executed. Good job Sorkin and guy who wrote this "untrue" book that is for the most part backed up by the Facebook Wikipedia (yes, I checked) so I actually believe you. Don't be scared off by the running time, I didn't want this to end.   

Bottom line: Rolling Stone calls it "The best movie of the year, that also defines a generation," so do I.

9/26/10: You Again
This movie is actually really laugh out loud funny. Can't really go wrong with Jamie Lee Curtis or Kristen Bell. For anyone who's ever had a frienemy (ie. the entire female population) or hates those bitches who see you months to years after they screw you over and run up with a squealing "Hiiiieeeee, How are you?" (ie. the entire female population) you'll be able to appreciate this one.

Bottom line: Betty White is in it, instaWIN.

9/26/10: Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps
I don't know. This was boring and not that great.
 
Bottom line: ^^^

Total count for 2010: 83

Film: 1 Year, 100 Movies - August

I opened my movie list today not looking for an excuse as to why I so epically procrastinated at writing this post, but with one quick once-over it hit me. August was utterly underwhelming, especially considering the high that was Julception. My reigning them from that post still rings true, WATCH INCEPTION, it is still in theaters and it still needs to be seen by everyone. That being said, here you go. I swear September is coming soon, I swear.





8/11/10: The Extra Man
If you like Lars and the Real Girl you’ll probably like this. If you have no ideas what Lars and the Real Girl even in, you definitely won’t. This is one of those weird indie character studies that just keeps you wondering what the hell is going on the entire time. If you’re into that kind of stuff, I suppose this is as good as any.

Bottom line: Good for those who like indie character studies…and cross dressing.

8/12/10: Eat, Pray, Love
I was really stoked for this one. I love me some Julia Roberts and had heard nothing but good things about this book. What I forgot to take into account is that I heard from women how good this book is. I shouldn’t listen to women when it comes to recommending stories about love and self-discovery. This movie is terribly long and still manages to create underdeveloped relationships and an unresolved ending. For a women finally taking time to be single, Liz jumps from man to man surprisingly fast. I was looking for empowerment and got nap time.

Bottom line: Zzzzzz….

8/17/10: The Switch
You can read my official review here, but if you know the premise of this shit you probably already know where it’s going.

Bottom line: A story about hijacking pregnancy is not trendy, innovative, or funny.

8/18/10: Going the Distance
I feel confident enough that I haven’t said this yet, am too lazy too make sure of it, and take it back if I gave it to another film…best comedy of the year. This movie was amazing! The realism and hilarious ad-libbed dialogue are frickin’ genius. You know I’m serious since I just wrote a whole paragraph despite having an official review here.

Bottom line: Screw you movie-goers, this movie should have be making mad more money than it has been.

8/23/10: Piranha 3D
This is one movie you just can’t hate. All the gore and nudity you could want in just over an hour of flawless campy horror. I’m proud to say I say this movie in the theaters and I don’t care what any one thinks about it.

Bottom line: Go to happy hour, then to see this and LOL for days.

8/25/10: Takers
I was looking forward to Takers back in February when it was originally supposed to be released. When the date got pushed back, I got a little worried…apparently for good reason. This film has a commendable entourage of leading men but the execution just isn’t there. The ending is terrible and the action isn’t all that epic. There is really nothing I can find that should motivate you to see this one.

Bottom line: I’m waiting for the day Paul Walker doesn’t play the white man who saves the day.

8/26/10: Centurion
I discovered something about myself while watching Centurion, I hate any movie where I will never remember the character’s name when I leave the theater. I think that’s an understandable qualification for a film to be liked, so I’m okay putting that in writing. I don’t even know what this movie was about, honestly.

Bottom line: I don’t know who likes these kinds of movies, but it’s not me.

8/28/10: Vampires Suck
Not gonna lie, the chick who plays Bella does an EXACT impression of Kristen Bell as Bella. The problem with that though is that she bugs the crap out of me during Twilight so and hour of all that annoyance being exaggerated is even more annoying. This movie would be better if they didn’t drag imitations out through the whole film. The beauty of spoofs is short bursts of making fun of annoying crap, then moving on. Not making annoying crap even more annoying and continuing throughout the whole movie.

Bottom line: I’ve already forgotten this movie exists.

Total count for 2010: 73

Film: Legend of The Guardians The Owls of Ga'Hoole Review

It's hard to get everything right. Just ask movie makers. You think paying millions of dollars in production and distribution costs would up the standards of perfect...notsomuch. but that's why we love cinema, you never know what the hell you're going to get. An that, my friends, pretty much sums up what happened with this movie.

Legend of The Guardians The Owls of Ga'Hoole: GotchaMovies Review
Glorious Animation, Tragic Execution

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Film: Going the Distance Review

Here is my latest review for the [sadly] lowly anticipated Going the Distance. As you'll read this movie is amazing, so good in fact I categorized it as a movie I wanted to see for a second time right after the first, a feat not reached by many and usually with the words Christopher Nolan associated with it somewhere. There is a lot to be learned from this film, whose charm lies in its realism. And for any one wondering, apparently Drew thinks Justin is a good kisser, and no matter what you shouldn't cook non-kosher meat on a kosher grill...oops.

Going the Distance: GotchaMovies Review
Something To Be Said About Believability

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Film: The Switch Review

I post this review in hopes that you will all forgo seeing this atrocity and spend your time doing your part to help the Arrested Development movie effort. Stalk Jason Bateman, hit up some forums, tweet your opinion because this movie is exactly the opposite of how awesome Batemen is. It's called The Switch, and it's definitely off. There was a lot of flack surrounding this movie and it's sad that Aniston's decision to speak up for herself was decimated by such an epic fail.

The Switch: GotchaMovies Review
The Most Expected Comedy Ever Conceived

Enjoy!...my review, not this movie.

Film: 1 Year, 100 Movies - July

As you can see, I'm back to my old self and posting a week and a half late. Luckily, I've been getting so ahead of the theaters that a lot of these movies are still out, and some aren't even release yet! I just got back from a week and a half of "vacation." I spent 4 days at a ridiculously intense marketing conference and then headed to Washington, DC for the weekend and walked about 39209 miles. Overall, it was seriously good times, and A LOT of information, but enough about all that...let's get to the movies. I was intensely tempted to blow off commenting on any other movie besides Inception because, well, nothing else really deserves it, but for my love of movies here is the whole list.





7/1/10: Cyrus
This movie has pretty much come (if you can say that) and gone by now and there's nothing sad about that. It's just another mundane and awkward character study with a weird cast. Each of the actors, including John C. Reilly, Jonah Hill, and Marisa Tomei, have talent, but this plot is just not good.

Bottom line: Watch Inception

7/6/10: Despicable Me
Haha, just recalling this movie makes me want to sing that bad ass hip hop song they made as a theme. This movie is cute, and definitely a winner for families. It's not Toy Story 3, but it's worth a trip. The characters are really cute and it's a nice spin on the traditional kids movie format.

Bottom line: Leave your children in the theater and sneak into Inception

7/8/10: The Sorcerer's Apprentice
You can read my official review here.

Bottom line: Wait for the video and go watch Inception.

7/11/10: Predators
I hate movies where crap coined "impossible" becomes ridiculously possible for no reason at all. This movie needs a huge "meh" stamped all over it. I'm honestly bored thinking about it. The acting is okay, the "twists" are stupid and predictable and the ending is unfinished.

Bottom line: Watch Inception.

7/12/10: Inception
*sigh* I'm so glad to finally be here. There is seriously a smile on my face. You've already heard that this is the most epic and intelligent movie to come out...ever. I have nothing bad to say. There are no holes, nothing left unexplained, just pure and complete creativity, action, and thought sewn together into an oral and optical masterpiece. I've already seen this 3 times and I'm ready for another. The way Christopher Nolan can imagine manipulation of time (Memento anyone) and piece everything so seamlessly together is a sign of utter brilliance. The acting is great, the story is great, and you end the movie wishing it would start again.

Bottom line: Watch Inception, then again, then rent Memento and watch The Dark Knight

7/14/10: Charlie St. Cloud
This is a solid film, especially if you are a fan of Zac Efron sans shirt. The story is all about grief, life, and moving on. It's not too sad or predictable and really does have a nice message about life and death. The plot really keeps your interest and is definitely worth seeing.

Bottom line: Watch Inception, then this.

7/15/10: The Kids Are All Right
Lesbians, no. Organic food, no. Mark Ruffalo, yes.

Bottom line: ^^^, watch Inception

7/20/10: Salt
You can read my official review here.

Bottom line: You know what to do.

7/24/10: The Last Exorcism
This movie isn't released until October, so I can't write about it until then. What I can say is that Eli Roth is the shit (not a necessarily reflected in this movie)

Bottom line: Watch Inception.

7/26/10: Scott Pilgrim vs. The World
You can read my official review here.

Bottom line: Watch Inception.

7/27/10: Step Up 3D
I love the Step Up movies. What more do I need that hotties tearin' up the dance floor? Hotties tearin' up the dance floor in 3D?! YES! The 3D elements of this is surprisingly cool and the dancing is sick as usual. The plot does a nice job of stringing together the previous stories and is quite charming.

Bottom line: You should have seen Inception by now and if you liked the other Step Ups, you'll be into this one.

7/28/10: Dinner for Schmucks
I have no idea what anyone was trying to do when making this movie. It is really long, really dumb, and just an overall fail. There are some lol moments, but mostly just out of embarrassment. Steve Carell's character is COMPLETELY forced and extremely annoying and no one else in the movie helps his case.

Bottom line: Watch Inception again because you will much happier than if you watch this.

Total count for 2010: 65

Enjoy!

Film: Salt Movie Review

Here in San Diego, Comic-Con is in full swing. I went Downtown yesterday to work a Saw 3D preview for my internship. Tobin Bell, who plays Jigsaw, was the most legit celeb ever and I've gotta say sitting through a Q&A with cast and crew that couldn't hide their passion if they tried made me want to check out the whole set of movies and reminded me what makes the movie business so awesome and something I want to be a part of.

I have a new review for you all for the new Angelina Jolie, who added a little Salt to Comic-Con on Thursday, movie Salt. And in case you're wondering, her long-time beau Brad Pitt failed to make an appearance in the film or alongside at Comic-Con.

Salt: GotchaMovies Review
Salt Could Use Some More Spice

Enjoy!

Film: The Sorcerer's Apprentice Review

My latest review is for the most recent live-action Disney adaptation, The Sorcerer's Apprentice. It stars Nicolas Cage and Jay Baruchel in a story based loosely off the "Sorcerer's Apprentice" scene in Disney's 1940 classic, Fantasia. Indeed, it did fall a bit flat, but was fairly enjoyable nonetheless.

The Sorcerer's Apprentice: GotchaMovies Review
Yet Another one for the kids

Enjoy!

Film: 1 Year, 100 Movies - June

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!

Film: Eclipse Movie Review

Yes, this is in fact the most ridiculously on time post in the history of Thoughts of a Film Foodie. Eclipse is here and ready to reign in millions this weekend. I saw an advanced screening last night and I'm not going to lie it's pretty epic. I wasn't a big fan of the first two films, but this one actually gets it right. My review linked below.

The Twilight Saga: Eclipse Movie Review
Third Time's a Charm

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Film: Jonah Hex Review

I'm finally getting more on top of my postings (yay! summer) so here is my latest review. I even went to post it Friday and Gotcha was being a bit finicky, apparently the universe didn't want me getting too crazy on time :) Anyway, this review is for Jonah Hex. It'll probably end up making about $5 considering Toy Story 3 (amazing!) also came out this week. The cast is full of A- list actors and a few apparent up-and-comers, and of course my (cue sarcasm) favorite actress ever, the recently engaged Megan Fox.

Jonah Hex: GotchaMovies Review
A New Type of Western

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Film: Killers Review

Last weekend's box office opened three new wide releases, and yes I saw them all. My latest review task was for Killers, which coincidentally was also my favorite of the lot. The film was kept from critics to supposedly run on the word of mouth from social media, I'm not sure how well it worked but I enjoyed it. I lost a little love for Katherine Heigl since hearing about all of her high maintenance episodes, but the women is adorable and so hard to hate.

Also, I know I've been a lot more Film than Food lately which tends to happen when I get busy (not to mention a move), but I have an amazingly cute cupcake recipe coming just in time for the 4th of July.

Killers: GotchaMovies Review
A new breed of romantic comedy

Enjoy!

Film: 1 Year, 100 Movies - May

It’s that time again! I’m a few days late, as usual :), but here is 1 Year, 100 Movies: May Edition.

5/1/10: Why Did I Get Married Too?
Thanks to my boyfriend I have a continuously growing love for Tyler Perry. How someone can put so much comedy and so much tragedy into one film is truly a talent. I never saw the first Why Did I Get Married movie, so I can’t compare the two but this one was thoroughly enjoyable. It explores every marital problem in the book, including the untalked about female emotional affair. The acting is good and the humor is entertaining.

Bottom line: As with any Tyler Perry movie, you are in for a roller coaster of emotions.

5/7/10: Babies
What more does a girl want than 1 and a half hours of adorably cute babies doing all the stuff adorably cute babies do? Not babies doing the weird things babies do. This documentary arguably as like all documentaries, is nothing spectacular. It is cute and keeps up the pace, but I’m not going to lie my American born and raised socialization made some of it a bit uncomfortable. I’m not really sure who this movie was made for, but if you’re interested more power to you.

Bottom line: I love babies, but I didn’t so much love Babies.

5/8/10: Iron Man 2
First and foremost, I was notsoimpressed by the original Iron Man movie, gasp I know. I really didn’t find it action packed or tech heavy enough for my liking. Iron Man 2 however, succeeds everywhere is original counterpart failed. Bad ass action, American soil setting, over the top technology…FTW. Robert Downey Jr. is amazing and the guy who replaced the greedy sidekick guy from the first one didn’t make me miss greedy original sidekick guy at all.

Bottom line: R Downs is a BAMF.

5/15/10: Letters to Juliet
You can read my official review here.

Bottom line: Cheesy central love story, cheap set, not worth your time.

5/16/10: Just Wright
I will start by saying I frickin’ love Queen Latifah. Unlike certain pro real women celebrities *cough* Tyra Banks *cough* Latifah is a true woman with curves making it in Hollywood. This story is fun, cute, and entertaining from start to finish. This is an ugly girl gets the guy story we can actually believe. Leslie Wright (Queen Latifah) is a strong women, who refuses to compromise herself for love. She’s neither desperate, nor lacking in self-esteem which creates a loveable character and enticing story.

Bottom line: Super enjoyable, deserves a lot more credit than it got.

5/18/10: Get Him to the Greek
Get Him to the Greek was just release this week (June 4th), but I saw the film at an advanced screening on campus. It’s no Forgetting Sarah Marshal (i.e. best R-rated comedy of all time, and yes I’ve seen the Hangover), but this one is funny. I think [insert what even P Diddy is going by these days] is pretty funny, Russel Brand does his things, and Jonah Hill plays his part really well. Of course the story is over the top and a lot the film relies on stupid comedy, but it does what it does.

Bottom line: Get Him to the Greek is what it is, an overindulgent comedy that provides laughs…but not much more.

5/23/10: Shrek Forever After
You can read my official review here.

Bottom line: I’ll miss Shrek, truly I will.

5/30/10: Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time
Don’t go looking for the next Pirate’s saga and you will be in for a treat. It has a good story, good actors, good action. It’s plot is interesting and not something we have seen before. Prince of Persia deserves a viewing and enough of a following to warrant a sequel. I’m bummed it’s being swallowed up by other, much less worthy releases.

Bottom line: Keep the prince alive!

5/31/10: Sex in the City 2
Honestly, you can all guess what I’m going to say. This movie is ridiculous and it sucks. It’s not even good for what it is. SJP is hideous (granted this is no new news), Cattrall’s age is catching up to her, and by her I mean her boobs, and the other two are too good to be in a film like this. Move on ladies, move on. If rumors of a SATC 3 are true….omg. I don’t even care about the blatant offending of the Middle East, but it definitely doesn’t add any charm to this black hole.

Bottom line: No…just no.

Total count for 2010: 41

Film: Shrek Forever After Review

Hey All. Sorry I've been lagging it so much in my postings. The semseter just ended which meant finals and securing my summer schedule which now includes work, two internships, and two online summer school courses. Not to worry though! Enjoy my latest movie review for Shrek Forever After. You can also read up on the film's low box office predictions and promotions to help the environment by going green like Shrek.

I'll be posting a review for Ashton Kutcher and Katherine Heigl's new release, Killers soon as well as my 1 Year, 100 Movies post for May.

Shrek Forever After: GotchaMovies Review
This goodbye brings joy and laughter.

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Film: Letters to Juliet Review

Here is my review for Letters to Juliet, it stars the adorable and talented Amanda Seyfried. Luckily, she's got enough talent to get out of a failure like this. Summit should have left this story wherever they found it.

Letters to Juliet: GotchaMovies Movie Review
Uncharmingly cheesy

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Film: 1 Year, 100 Movies - April

4/4/10: The Last Song
You can read my full review here.

Bottom line: This movie is good for what it is, worth a rental.

4/9/10: Date Night
Steve Carell and Tina Fey are ridiculously hilarious. They have great on screen chemistry and a believable relationship. This movie is hilarious without being over the top (often a turn off for me when it comes to Carell’s performances. You'll crack up the entire time.

Bottom line: Fun and entertaining and of course I have to say it, this movie would make for a great date night.

4/9/10: Clash of the Titans
It’s a rare day that I will pass up the 3D version of a film. Maybe I’m getting accustomed to it or will finally believe 3D isn’t that great unless stuff is literally popping out at your face (not usually the case with live action 3Ds). I enjoyed this film in plain old 2D. The action was good, the Avatar guy did a better job than he did in Avatar and you can’t go wrong with a good Greek mythology oriented plot. I’m not going to lie I enjoyed the modern twist on mythology that was Percy Jackson a little better but this film is no where near the atrocity a lot of people claim it is.

Bottom line: It was good. Worth it on the big screen, but I don’t think 3D would have done anything for me.

4/16/10: The Joneses
If you read/listen to one thing I say in your life make it this... This is a movie EVERY person should see. It tells the story of consumerism and debt in our culture. I’m no anti-materialist or crazy technology-is-killing-the-world activist, but this movie offers a real portrayal of today’s world. The plot is about us, right here, right now. It brilliantly meets you right where you are and forces us to think about how we live our lives. The acting is great. Luckily there are actors like Demi Moore and David Duchovny to read scripts and realize potential and substance worthy of putting their work into. Take your kids take your friends, you’ll be changed. Plus, it’s damn entertaining.

Bottom line: Every person should see this movie. Seriously, forget the rest of this post and go now.

4/18/10: Kick-Ass
You can read my full review here.

Bottom line: I wasn’t impressed, guys eat this shit up and I’m not sure why. Mind you, this is coming from the girl who is way down for guns and yelled “CUT IT OFF!!!” during Saw

4/19/10: Oceans
I love the Disney Nature series. Oceans is just as good as last year’s Earth. I’m not going to lie, I’m no green advocate, which is why I like how they do these movies. There’s a message but it’s not so PSA it’s annoying. I don’t like being told to save the earth but when I see the earth like this it definitely makes me think twice, which is exactly what the film makers are going for. The shots they got are unbelievably stunning.

Bottom line: See it and I’ll see you next year at African Cats.

4/23/10: The Back-Up Plan
Oh J Lo how far you have fallen. I long for the days of Maid in Manhattan and even Jenny from the Block. This movie is terrible, even for romcom standards. It relies on physical humor, which I want none of since this is about having babies. Her actions and decisions make no sense, even for a hormonal preggo and the relationship evolution is terrible. The onscreen chemistry between Lopez and the guy we’ve never heard of is nearly non-existent and her SPOILER ALERT ginger babies are disturbing and scientifically impossible.

Bottom line: NEXT!

4/25/10: The Losers
I love these kind of movies. I’m all for plans, heists, betrayal. I don’t care about the clichés or the predictability. The Losers is a great action flick. The acting is acceptable, the characters are fun, and the story is entertaining.

Bottom line: Solid action flick. Supposedly it’s based on a comic but I don’t know about all that.

4/30/10: A Nightmare on Elm Street
I’m too young to remember the original Nightmare on Elm Street, but I’m curious to add it to my Netflix queue and check out the differences. A Nightmare on Elm Street isn’t entirely bad. It’s pretty good for the scary movie genre. It takes a lot to scare me and I can’t say this movie accomplished that but it was entertaining. What saves this film is the underlying mystery and secrets you want to discover. It gives the plot a dynamic sense most horror films fail to accomplish.

Bottom line: I assume the original is better, but this one’s pretty good.

Total count for 2010: 32

Film: Kick-Ass Review

You've probably heard by now that Kick-Ass didn't fare too well at the box office this weekend, and there is a good reason for that. Here is my official GotchaMovies review. If you're interested there is also a story about the Kick-Ass Facebook app and Nick Cage's role as Big Daddy.

Kick-Ass: GotchaMovies Review
Kick-Ass, Not So Kick-Ass

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Film: 1 Year, 100 Movies - March

3/5/10: Alice in Wonderland
I had been anticipating the release of this film since I first heard it was coming out a few months ago. Now, I’m not advocating the use of controlled or illegal substances, but if I was more into that I definitely would have done things differently. I was most entertained by the 3D element in the credits which tripped me out. I’ve never read the real book, so this movie REALLY made no sense. I know Alice isn’t supposed to make sense, but it’s at least supposed to be fun. This one just felt dark and depressed.

Bottom line: Don’t get your hopes up, it’s not as cool as it looks.

3/2/10: She's Out of My League
You can read my full review here.

Bottom line: This movie is seriously hilarious. Fun, brainless, and entertaining, watch it.

3/8/10: Hot Tub Time Machine
Everywhere She’s Out of My League succeeded, this crap epicly failed. I’m so happy I saw this at a free screening because I really would have walked out, something I’ve only done once in my entire movie going life. You also need to keep in mind that I find John Cusak super hot so if he doesn’t do it for you there are literally no redeeming factors in this film. The humor is stupid, the acting mediocre, and the clichés run rampant.

Bottom line: If I ever meant this more, it’s now…Don’t see this, you’d have a better time actually attempting to travel back in time.

3/14/10: Remember Me
You can check out my full review here.

Bottom line: You’ll leave feeling it lacked in a lot of areas, but it makes you think enough to be worth it.

3/18/10: Brooklyn's Finest
You gotta love a good flick about the NYPD, and you gotta like a mediocre one, Brooklyn’s Finest fits the latter. It’s cast is pretty good and there is some power to the performances. There are some good action scenes and, like I’ve said before, I’m a sucker for ensemble stories where everyone connects. I wasn’t happy with how depressing everything was in the end (I like a few happy endings when there are so many stories tied together) and there wasn’t a shred of authenticity to the location or NYPD.

Bottom line: Not bad, not good. Overall, it’s not really worth a trip to the theater.

3/19/10: Repo Men
You can check out my full review here.

Bottom line: I’m not gonna lie, it was kinda cool… but it just gets weird, then a little too weird.

3/20/10:The Bounty Hunter
This movie has a dazzling lead couple and interesting premise. I liked the story, despite its predictability. Jennifer Anniston is adorable (as usual) and Gerard Butler is hot (as usual). They have good on-screen chemistry and are the only reason a movie like this isn’t a complete mess.

Bottom line: It’s a meh-worthy romcom that doesn’t pull out any tricks.

Total count for 2010: 23

Film: The Last Song Review

My latest review is for The Last Song. I absolutely hated The Notebook (I know, I know) but A Walk to Remember is my favorite movie of all time. Because of this I always go into movies based on Nicholas Sparks' novels with little expectations. Despite it's fail at the box office, I liked The Last Song and I think if you give it a chance, you might too.

The Last Song: GotchaMovies Movie Review
If Predictability is Comforting, The Last Song is a Big Comfy Couch

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