I am so on the fence about the movie Haywire. The film had action, adventure, and some intense butt kicking but it lacked story. The movie is about a hired gun named Mallory, played by Gina Carano. She is betrayed and the movie is about her trying to figure out who set her up. Along the way she meets and beats a bunch of people. The movie is a Where's Waldo of actors. Every now and then someone like Channing Tatum, Antonio Banderas, Ewan McGreggor, Michael Fassbender, Bill Paxtor, and even Michael Douglas show up!
To be totally honest the movie lacks story. It is confusing because you are not sure who to trust and in the end we are still a little confused. There are a ton of loose ends that never get resolved.
The fight scenes were AWESOME! Gina can kick some serious butt. I loved the fights because they seemed realistic. Well I should say Trained Realistic, I would be down with one punch. Even though the story was really slow the fight scenes totally make up for the lack of story.
I did have one little peeve and I couldn't put my finger on what was up with Gina. I figured it out once I went on imdb....her voice was dubbed! They made her voice sound much deeper for the film. Which makes me laugh because she basically has one tone the entire movie....same....monotone....voice. Not to go all feminist on my readers but of course they feel they have to make her voice deeper. I guess the only way to make a butt kicking female to seem real is if you make her more like a man with a deeper voice...ok I'll get off my soap box.
The movie was directed by Stephen Soderbergh which surprised me. Normally his films have a little more story but it does explain why there were so many awesome actors. Soderbergh tries to be creative with the different colors and music he uses for action. There is no sound in the fight scenes except for the fighting and natural sounds of breaking items. In the stake out scenes there was always some type of intense fast music and it was in black and white alot. I liked what he was trying to do, a different way to use cinematography.
Over all not a bad movie but not the best either
Action: Yes
Adventure: Yes
Drama: Not really
Over all: C+
Wednesday, January 25, 2012
Monday, January 23, 2012
Underworld: Awakening
I love the Underworld series, I love that the vampires and werewolves are mean and deadly. They are the superior species and they know it. The film has all the great action and adventure as the last films. I must say this one really stepped it up on action.
The film starts with the humans learning all about werewolves and vampires. They do not explain how the humans got this knowledge. Personally I figured that since Alexander Corvinus was not there to clean up the vampire mess they were discovered. That is my total assumption because it never actually tells us how.
Selene starts the movie kicking butt and trying to escape The Purge. The humans are trying to get rid of all the vampires and werewolves. I don't want to spoil anything so we will just say some time passes and the world changes. Selene enters into a new world that she knows nothing about and finds that werewolves and vampires are still in hiding. Now there are new creations bigger werewolves...more powerful vampires and insane hybrids.
The whole movie is basically action action action. Not that it is a bad thing but there is hardly any story at all. It seemed like the movie was rushed to get finished. It was also very short running at only an hour and a half. I could have sat through at least another 45 minutes.
The 3D was cool but not important. There were only 2 shots were the 3D came in handy. I say see it in 2D and save yourself the 5 bucks.
The movie left me wanting more story and more characters. I felt like most of the characters were thrown in but never really got a chance to develop. The movie was all about how sexy Beckinsale can look while she shoots a gun and kicks some butt. Don't get me wrong, it's awesome action! I really wanted more story...and more Michael ;)
All I have to say is that there better be another one or I'm gonna be very upset!
Action: Tons
Adventure: Yep
Drama: Not really
Over all B+/A-
The film starts with the humans learning all about werewolves and vampires. They do not explain how the humans got this knowledge. Personally I figured that since Alexander Corvinus was not there to clean up the vampire mess they were discovered. That is my total assumption because it never actually tells us how.
Selene starts the movie kicking butt and trying to escape The Purge. The humans are trying to get rid of all the vampires and werewolves. I don't want to spoil anything so we will just say some time passes and the world changes. Selene enters into a new world that she knows nothing about and finds that werewolves and vampires are still in hiding. Now there are new creations bigger werewolves...more powerful vampires and insane hybrids.
The whole movie is basically action action action. Not that it is a bad thing but there is hardly any story at all. It seemed like the movie was rushed to get finished. It was also very short running at only an hour and a half. I could have sat through at least another 45 minutes.
The 3D was cool but not important. There were only 2 shots were the 3D came in handy. I say see it in 2D and save yourself the 5 bucks.
The movie left me wanting more story and more characters. I felt like most of the characters were thrown in but never really got a chance to develop. The movie was all about how sexy Beckinsale can look while she shoots a gun and kicks some butt. Don't get me wrong, it's awesome action! I really wanted more story...and more Michael ;)
All I have to say is that there better be another one or I'm gonna be very upset!
Action: Tons
Adventure: Yep
Drama: Not really
Over all B+/A-
Monday, January 2, 2012
The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo
Before I even start reviewing The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo you should know that I have not read the books or seen the Swedish version of the film. I will probably end up seeing the other movies now just to find out what happens but I went into this with no expectations at all. This movie was very VERY dark and extremely graphic and intense. The movie is a very hard R, it was almost an NC-17. The movie has a bunch of nudity and two graphic rape scenes. You literally feel dirty and like a pervert watching it. It stars Daniel Craig as Mikael, Rooney Mara as Lisbeth, Christopher Plummer as Henrik, Stellan Sarsgard as Martin, Robin Wright as Erika, and Joely Richards as Anita.
Basically the story is about journalist Mikael and his discredited career. Mikael is hired by Henrik to try and solve how his niece Harriet was killed. Mikael goes to northern Sweden and dives deep into the story of Harriet and her abduction.
Lisbeth's story does not connect with Mikael's story until 40 mins into the movie. The whole first half of the movie is seeing how messed up her life is and all the abuse she must suffer just because she is different. She is dark and twisted but she was made that way by years and years of horrible abuse.
Later in the film Mikael hires Lisbeth as a research assistant to help him uncover the dark horrible truth about the family.
Overall the film was good, it didn't seem like 2 hours and 40 minutes. The coolest part was the introduction with a cover of the Led Zepplin 'Immigration Song'. It is this twisted all black oil images. It's dark and dirty and fantastic. I think the opening alone deserves some kind of award.
The ending has some awesome action and you are on the edge of your seat. It is amazing how smart Lisbeth is and how she uses her smarts in everyday life. The ending is a little unsatisfying but that is why we have sequels. The best part of the movie is all the questions are answered and the mystery is solved.
Daniel Craig and Rooney Mara did a fantastic job as these dark characters. Rooney fit the role perfectly and really made it her own. This role will be one she will be remembered for. I would be shocked if she didn't get an Oscar nomination.
Like I said before this movie is very VERY dark. It is emotional and at points disturbing. It is not a movie for young people. There is a ton of sex, nudity, and like I said some very intense rape scenes. It was a dark dark movie. It was still very interesting very good but don't go see it if you are easily offended.
Over All: B+/A-
Basically the story is about journalist Mikael and his discredited career. Mikael is hired by Henrik to try and solve how his niece Harriet was killed. Mikael goes to northern Sweden and dives deep into the story of Harriet and her abduction.
Lisbeth's story does not connect with Mikael's story until 40 mins into the movie. The whole first half of the movie is seeing how messed up her life is and all the abuse she must suffer just because she is different. She is dark and twisted but she was made that way by years and years of horrible abuse.
Later in the film Mikael hires Lisbeth as a research assistant to help him uncover the dark horrible truth about the family.
Overall the film was good, it didn't seem like 2 hours and 40 minutes. The coolest part was the introduction with a cover of the Led Zepplin 'Immigration Song'. It is this twisted all black oil images. It's dark and dirty and fantastic. I think the opening alone deserves some kind of award.
The ending has some awesome action and you are on the edge of your seat. It is amazing how smart Lisbeth is and how she uses her smarts in everyday life. The ending is a little unsatisfying but that is why we have sequels. The best part of the movie is all the questions are answered and the mystery is solved.
Daniel Craig and Rooney Mara did a fantastic job as these dark characters. Rooney fit the role perfectly and really made it her own. This role will be one she will be remembered for. I would be shocked if she didn't get an Oscar nomination.
Like I said before this movie is very VERY dark. It is emotional and at points disturbing. It is not a movie for young people. There is a ton of sex, nudity, and like I said some very intense rape scenes. It was a dark dark movie. It was still very interesting very good but don't go see it if you are easily offended.
Over All: B+/A-
We Bought A Zoo
I must say that I think We Bought A Zoo is the must see family movie of the year! Cameron Crowe wrote and directed an amazing story that has tons of heart and emotion. It will make you laugh, cry and then laugh again.
The movie is about Benjamin Mee, played by the lovely Matt Damon. Benjamin is an adventure writer for a newspaper but his wife just died. He is now trying to raise his two adorable kids, Rosie and Dylan in this confusing time. Dylan is your typical troubled teen, getting into trouble in school and learning how to push the buttons of every adult he can. Rosie is so adorable and cute. She is just trying to help out her dad in any way she can. Benjamin's brother Duncan, played by Thomas Haden Church, tries to help support his brother the best he can.
While looking for a new house, Benjamin comes across the perfect place but finds out it actually a house on a zoo. At first he says no way but then he see how in love and at peace Rosie is with all the animals. So he decides to buy a zoo!
The zoo staff is very doubtful in Benjamin can pull this off but they are all willing to fight for these animals and this place. The zoo staff is made up of Scarlett Johansson as Kelly, Angus McFadden as Peter, Elle Fanning as Lily and Patrick Fugin as Robin. The zoo staff become apart of the Mee Family unit. They work together because in the end they have the same goals in mind for each other and the zoo.
I loved this movie so much, it had so much heart and emotion. The animals were not seen as dumb creatures but apart of this family. They had personalities and they were treated like living things that deserve our respect. The film dealt with alot of really difficult topics from Death, to trouble teens, to a broken family. It is totally ok for the whole family to see. In fact I really encourage my dear readers to take their families to see it.
There is a great line in the movie that is Benjamin says to Dylan and it is beautiful.
"You know, sometimes all you need is twenty seconds of insane courage. Just literally twenty seconds of just embarrassing bravery. And I promise you, something great will come of it."
Truer words were never spoken!
Over All- A+
The movie is about Benjamin Mee, played by the lovely Matt Damon. Benjamin is an adventure writer for a newspaper but his wife just died. He is now trying to raise his two adorable kids, Rosie and Dylan in this confusing time. Dylan is your typical troubled teen, getting into trouble in school and learning how to push the buttons of every adult he can. Rosie is so adorable and cute. She is just trying to help out her dad in any way she can. Benjamin's brother Duncan, played by Thomas Haden Church, tries to help support his brother the best he can.
While looking for a new house, Benjamin comes across the perfect place but finds out it actually a house on a zoo. At first he says no way but then he see how in love and at peace Rosie is with all the animals. So he decides to buy a zoo!
The zoo staff is very doubtful in Benjamin can pull this off but they are all willing to fight for these animals and this place. The zoo staff is made up of Scarlett Johansson as Kelly, Angus McFadden as Peter, Elle Fanning as Lily and Patrick Fugin as Robin. The zoo staff become apart of the Mee Family unit. They work together because in the end they have the same goals in mind for each other and the zoo.
I loved this movie so much, it had so much heart and emotion. The animals were not seen as dumb creatures but apart of this family. They had personalities and they were treated like living things that deserve our respect. The film dealt with alot of really difficult topics from Death, to trouble teens, to a broken family. It is totally ok for the whole family to see. In fact I really encourage my dear readers to take their families to see it.
There is a great line in the movie that is Benjamin says to Dylan and it is beautiful.
"You know, sometimes all you need is twenty seconds of insane courage. Just literally twenty seconds of just embarrassing bravery. And I promise you, something great will come of it."
Truer words were never spoken!
Over All- A+
Mission Impossible: Ghost Protocol
I tend to give a disclaimer with certain films starring certain actors. In this case I must warn you that I think Jeremy Renner is so fantastic and impressive! I love everything he does because I think he is brilliant. So that said let's jump in.
Mission Impossible Ghost Protocol is the 4th Mission Impossible movie and it actually makes sense in the whole chronology of the films. All the questions we have about the other films are answered and we see past characters. That is a very big deal to me. I hate it when a sequel expects you to forget the other movies. This one includes its past and present, which is fantastic for real fans.
The movie starts a few years after MI:3. Ethan is needed by the government again but this time they are on their own. A mission was compromised and as a result Ethan and his amazing team are left without support.
Speaking of team let's see who they are...shall we?! We have the brilliant, stunning, charming, athletic, beautiful Jeremy Renner as Brandt. Brandt was a computer analyst that got mixed up when all the trouble started. He gets adopted into Ethan's Team and he has certain....hidden talents. He is covered in mystery and the unknown. As the story progresses we learn all about him but part of the fun in the movie is trying to figure out whose side is he really on?
We have Tom Cruise as the charismatic Ethan Hunt. My I just say the Tom Cruise was looking pretty dang good!!! The man is pure beefcake, he is the perfect Ethan. Tom was also amazing because he did all his own stunts on the tallest building in the world. Yeah the guy hanging upside down 138 floors is really Tom Cruise! Now that is a real action hero if you ask me! The best part about his character, Ethan is he is trapped between the old world and the new, past and present. He is trying to survive in this new world all on his own.
Simon Pegg plays Benji the quick witted computer analyst from MI:3. He has so many great one liners but is still perfect for this role. We also have Paula Patton as the lovely Jane. She is a butt kicking member of the group. She is able to beat up anyone that comes at her....plus she is stunning to look at.
Over all I really liked this movie alot. The action was fantastic and it kept me on the edge of my seat. Only a few of the fight scenes were unbelievable that that was because you wonder how Ehtan can still be conscience after that many hits to the head! Other than that it was a great movie that even take the time to make fun of itself!
Action: Yeah
Adventure: You Bet!
Drama: so so
Over all: A-
Mission Impossible Ghost Protocol is the 4th Mission Impossible movie and it actually makes sense in the whole chronology of the films. All the questions we have about the other films are answered and we see past characters. That is a very big deal to me. I hate it when a sequel expects you to forget the other movies. This one includes its past and present, which is fantastic for real fans.
The movie starts a few years after MI:3. Ethan is needed by the government again but this time they are on their own. A mission was compromised and as a result Ethan and his amazing team are left without support.
Speaking of team let's see who they are...shall we?! We have the brilliant, stunning, charming, athletic, beautiful Jeremy Renner as Brandt. Brandt was a computer analyst that got mixed up when all the trouble started. He gets adopted into Ethan's Team and he has certain....hidden talents. He is covered in mystery and the unknown. As the story progresses we learn all about him but part of the fun in the movie is trying to figure out whose side is he really on?
We have Tom Cruise as the charismatic Ethan Hunt. My I just say the Tom Cruise was looking pretty dang good!!! The man is pure beefcake, he is the perfect Ethan. Tom was also amazing because he did all his own stunts on the tallest building in the world. Yeah the guy hanging upside down 138 floors is really Tom Cruise! Now that is a real action hero if you ask me! The best part about his character, Ethan is he is trapped between the old world and the new, past and present. He is trying to survive in this new world all on his own.
Simon Pegg plays Benji the quick witted computer analyst from MI:3. He has so many great one liners but is still perfect for this role. We also have Paula Patton as the lovely Jane. She is a butt kicking member of the group. She is able to beat up anyone that comes at her....plus she is stunning to look at.
Over all I really liked this movie alot. The action was fantastic and it kept me on the edge of my seat. Only a few of the fight scenes were unbelievable that that was because you wonder how Ehtan can still be conscience after that many hits to the head! Other than that it was a great movie that even take the time to make fun of itself!
Action: Yeah
Adventure: You Bet!
Drama: so so
Over all: A-
Adventures of Tin Tin
I must be honest, I went into this movie with very little expectations. I figured typical Stephen Spielberg movie with family, adventure, and always a cheesy happy ending for the main characters. I was correct in my logic, not to say that it was a bad film by any means.
The CGI/special effects in The Adventures Of Tin Tin were by far stunning. They looked so real that you forgot you were watching an animated film. Almost every image looked so human and real, it was almost creepy how real it looked.
The basic plot of the movie is Tin Tin is a young reporter who goes on adventures with his little white dog named Snowy. This adventure is about Tin Tin finding a model pirate ship and learning that there is a treasure clue in the ship. Then the big bad Sakharine tries to steal the ship to find the treasure. We learn that a family of sailors named Haddock are the only ones who know the true story of the lost treasure. Sadly our Haddock is a drunk and he can't remember anything.
This adventure takes Tin Tin, Snowy and Haddock on a wild goose chase around the world trying to stay ahead of Sakharine. It's basically National Treasure meets Indiana Jones.
The movie itself was....okay. I found the story cute and the CGI stunning but the movie was very long. My nephew did a better job sitting there than I did. The story took too long to get going but it was interesting. I would say this movie is not for really little kids. Haddock is a drunk....a big drunk. Seeing him drinking as much as he does is a little shocking for a kids film.
Over all I would not say this is something you have to go out and see. Maybe rent it from Redbox when it comes out but I was not super impressed.
Over all - C
The CGI/special effects in The Adventures Of Tin Tin were by far stunning. They looked so real that you forgot you were watching an animated film. Almost every image looked so human and real, it was almost creepy how real it looked.
The basic plot of the movie is Tin Tin is a young reporter who goes on adventures with his little white dog named Snowy. This adventure is about Tin Tin finding a model pirate ship and learning that there is a treasure clue in the ship. Then the big bad Sakharine tries to steal the ship to find the treasure. We learn that a family of sailors named Haddock are the only ones who know the true story of the lost treasure. Sadly our Haddock is a drunk and he can't remember anything.
This adventure takes Tin Tin, Snowy and Haddock on a wild goose chase around the world trying to stay ahead of Sakharine. It's basically National Treasure meets Indiana Jones.
The movie itself was....okay. I found the story cute and the CGI stunning but the movie was very long. My nephew did a better job sitting there than I did. The story took too long to get going but it was interesting. I would say this movie is not for really little kids. Haddock is a drunk....a big drunk. Seeing him drinking as much as he does is a little shocking for a kids film.
Over all I would not say this is something you have to go out and see. Maybe rent it from Redbox when it comes out but I was not super impressed.
Over all - C
Wednesday, December 21, 2011
Arthur Christmas
I must say that Arthur Christmas is the sweetest Christmas movie I have seen in such a long time. Part of the fun in this movie is trying to figure out who all the voices are. We have the charming James McAvoy as Arthur. Then we have Jim Broadbent as Santa, Hugh Laurie as Steve, Bill Nighy as Grand Santa and Ashley Jensen as Bryony. Now that we know our cast, let's get right into our movie.
The movie is about Arthur, the younger son of the current Santa. In the movie we find out that the job of Santa is passed down from father to eldest son. The current Santa has been doing the job for 70 Christmases and it is now Steve's turn to take over. Steve is a military style Santa who has the Elves set up like Marines. Our darling Arthur works in the letters room and it is his job to answer children's letters to Santa. Arthur is filled with so much love and joy about Santa and Christmas. He still believes in the magic of Christmas and sees every letter as important.
So our movie really begins after Santa has finished delivering all his gifts. Everyone goes to sleep and then it is found out that a child has been missed. Santa and Steve figure that there is no way to get to her in time so they better just send it later. When Arthur finds out he is heartbroken. The thought of one child being missed is too painful for him. He does not want a little girl to lose the magic of Christmas. So Arthur enlists the help of Grand Santa and Bryony the wrapping elf to get the little girl her gift.
So the epic tale of this movie is can Arthur, Grand Santa, and Bryony get to Gwen the little girl in time? The movie has such a great lesson on how everyone is important. If one person is forgotten then you are not doing your part. The movie is so sweet and Arthur is so innocent and charming, you can't help but love him. I really enjoyed the movie because it was purely genuine and about how important everyone is. We can not forget about our fellow men and we have to kept magic alive.
The movie is a MUST SEE for kids this holiday season. It is great for the whole family and there are no inappropriate jokes. It is pure sweet innocent fun for the whole family on Christmas. It will get you in the spirit and it is beyond funny and sweet. Please go see it because it is adorable.
Action: Yeah
Adventure; Yes
over all: A
The movie is about Arthur, the younger son of the current Santa. In the movie we find out that the job of Santa is passed down from father to eldest son. The current Santa has been doing the job for 70 Christmases and it is now Steve's turn to take over. Steve is a military style Santa who has the Elves set up like Marines. Our darling Arthur works in the letters room and it is his job to answer children's letters to Santa. Arthur is filled with so much love and joy about Santa and Christmas. He still believes in the magic of Christmas and sees every letter as important.
So our movie really begins after Santa has finished delivering all his gifts. Everyone goes to sleep and then it is found out that a child has been missed. Santa and Steve figure that there is no way to get to her in time so they better just send it later. When Arthur finds out he is heartbroken. The thought of one child being missed is too painful for him. He does not want a little girl to lose the magic of Christmas. So Arthur enlists the help of Grand Santa and Bryony the wrapping elf to get the little girl her gift.
So the epic tale of this movie is can Arthur, Grand Santa, and Bryony get to Gwen the little girl in time? The movie has such a great lesson on how everyone is important. If one person is forgotten then you are not doing your part. The movie is so sweet and Arthur is so innocent and charming, you can't help but love him. I really enjoyed the movie because it was purely genuine and about how important everyone is. We can not forget about our fellow men and we have to kept magic alive.
The movie is a MUST SEE for kids this holiday season. It is great for the whole family and there are no inappropriate jokes. It is pure sweet innocent fun for the whole family on Christmas. It will get you in the spirit and it is beyond funny and sweet. Please go see it because it is adorable.
Action: Yeah
Adventure; Yes
over all: A
Sunday, December 18, 2011
Sherlock Holmes: A Game Of Shadows
The only thing that runs deeper than my love for movies is my love for Robert Downey Jr. He is such a talented actor that has had to fight his way to the top. I have a huge respect for him because he cleaned up his life and recreated his career. I adore him with every fiber of my being!
Needless to say I was very excited when I heard they were making a second Sherlock Holmes movie. I really enjoyed the bromance between Watson and Holmes so I knew this would be awesome. The best thing about this sequel is everyone comes back! We have Jude Law as Watson, Robert Downey Jr as Holmes, Rachel McAdams and Irene, Kelly Reilly as Mary, Eddie Marsan as Inspector Lestrade, and Geraldine James as Mrs. Hudson! It is always a good sign when you have an entire cast return. There are also a few fantastic additions to the film, we have Stephen Fry as Mycroft Holmes (Sherlock's brother), Jared Harris as Moriarty, and Noomi Rapace as Sim.
This film jumps in where the other film left off. We know that Irene is working for Moriarty and Holmes is on the hunt to see what Irene is up to and find Moriarty. I have to be very careful with this summary because I do not want to give anything away. Basically Holmes finds out new clues and heads back to London. We find out that Moriarty is a horrible man who will do anything to get what he wants. Basically I don't like him AT ALL! Moriarty makes Blackwood look like a freaking Saint!
Holmes is back in London and poor Watson gets mixed up in the whole mess. On Watson's Stag night (British Bachelor Party) we meet Mycroft Holmes and see how different the Holmes Brothers are. Mycroft is in politics and is all about king and country. Sherlock is just there to find out more information about a girl named Sim. We find out that Sim's brother is working for Moriarty and that Moriarty is trying to have her killed. Sherlock helps her out and then sends Watson off to his wedding. Of course there is a huge action scene that is fantastic and artistic but you need to go see it!
Let me see....how can I explain what happens next without spoilers....let's just say that Sherlock and Moriarty exchange words and we see how evil Moriarty is. As a result of this exchange, Watson and Mary's honeymoon is cut short because men show up to kill them.
After this Holmes and Watson agree to get to the bottom of this case and stop Moriarty from doing anymore harm. Of course they would need the help of Sim to figure out how to stop Moriarty and her brother from creating a war.
The film is filmed very similar to the first film. Lots of amazing slow motion capture action scenes. There is a great one with all the characters being shot at through the woods. It is one of the most beautiful action scenes I have seen in a while. I will say I think they played up Sherlock's slow motion pre-fight techniques a little bit too much. I think they should have kept it to like 2 as opposed to about 4 but that is just my two cents.
I thought the actors did a great job together. Holmes and Watson were much more serious in this film because they had to be. They were working together for a common goal and they knew it needed to be done. There are a few great moments that just make you laugh because they have such a great bromance!
I thought that Moriarty was a great character because he was scary not because of what he did but because of what he could do. This man had no limits and that is where the fear is....what else could he do? I must say I wanted more Irene but that is because she was one of my favorite characters in the series. I love that she can get under Sherlock's skin. She is only in the movie for 2 or 3 scenes and it was not enough. I won't give any spoilers....but it's really difficult not to!
I think the movie was very well done. They left alot of things open for another movie. I hope the films does as good as the first one but we will have to see! The action is fantastic, the story is great and Holmes is brilliant and funny all at the same time. If you liked the first film, you will like this one. It leaves you wanting more, I could have sat through another two hours easily but I also adore Robert Downey Jr!
Action: DUH
Adventure: Yep
Over all: A!!!!!!!
Needless to say I was very excited when I heard they were making a second Sherlock Holmes movie. I really enjoyed the bromance between Watson and Holmes so I knew this would be awesome. The best thing about this sequel is everyone comes back! We have Jude Law as Watson, Robert Downey Jr as Holmes, Rachel McAdams and Irene, Kelly Reilly as Mary, Eddie Marsan as Inspector Lestrade, and Geraldine James as Mrs. Hudson! It is always a good sign when you have an entire cast return. There are also a few fantastic additions to the film, we have Stephen Fry as Mycroft Holmes (Sherlock's brother), Jared Harris as Moriarty, and Noomi Rapace as Sim.
This film jumps in where the other film left off. We know that Irene is working for Moriarty and Holmes is on the hunt to see what Irene is up to and find Moriarty. I have to be very careful with this summary because I do not want to give anything away. Basically Holmes finds out new clues and heads back to London. We find out that Moriarty is a horrible man who will do anything to get what he wants. Basically I don't like him AT ALL! Moriarty makes Blackwood look like a freaking Saint!
Holmes is back in London and poor Watson gets mixed up in the whole mess. On Watson's Stag night (British Bachelor Party) we meet Mycroft Holmes and see how different the Holmes Brothers are. Mycroft is in politics and is all about king and country. Sherlock is just there to find out more information about a girl named Sim. We find out that Sim's brother is working for Moriarty and that Moriarty is trying to have her killed. Sherlock helps her out and then sends Watson off to his wedding. Of course there is a huge action scene that is fantastic and artistic but you need to go see it!
Let me see....how can I explain what happens next without spoilers....let's just say that Sherlock and Moriarty exchange words and we see how evil Moriarty is. As a result of this exchange, Watson and Mary's honeymoon is cut short because men show up to kill them.
After this Holmes and Watson agree to get to the bottom of this case and stop Moriarty from doing anymore harm. Of course they would need the help of Sim to figure out how to stop Moriarty and her brother from creating a war.
The film is filmed very similar to the first film. Lots of amazing slow motion capture action scenes. There is a great one with all the characters being shot at through the woods. It is one of the most beautiful action scenes I have seen in a while. I will say I think they played up Sherlock's slow motion pre-fight techniques a little bit too much. I think they should have kept it to like 2 as opposed to about 4 but that is just my two cents.
I thought the actors did a great job together. Holmes and Watson were much more serious in this film because they had to be. They were working together for a common goal and they knew it needed to be done. There are a few great moments that just make you laugh because they have such a great bromance!
I thought that Moriarty was a great character because he was scary not because of what he did but because of what he could do. This man had no limits and that is where the fear is....what else could he do? I must say I wanted more Irene but that is because she was one of my favorite characters in the series. I love that she can get under Sherlock's skin. She is only in the movie for 2 or 3 scenes and it was not enough. I won't give any spoilers....but it's really difficult not to!
I think the movie was very well done. They left alot of things open for another movie. I hope the films does as good as the first one but we will have to see! The action is fantastic, the story is great and Holmes is brilliant and funny all at the same time. If you liked the first film, you will like this one. It leaves you wanting more, I could have sat through another two hours easily but I also adore Robert Downey Jr!
Action: DUH
Adventure: Yep
Over all: A!!!!!!!
Friday, November 18, 2011
Breaking Dawn Part 1
That.Was.Intense!
I should forewarn all of you that is it 3:16 am and I just got home from seeing Breaking Dawn and I am very sleepy. I am also gonna post it and proof read it later. Sooo sleepy! I hope that this blog is not a bunch of rambling! I should warn you that there will be spoilers in this review. Not so much for people who have read the book but the new comers!
Let's hope into it Breaking Dawn starts right up quick with the wedding planning drama. I loved that because in the book I hated the random moments to get the story going. Alice is planning a dream wedding that would make the royals jealous! We see that Jacob has taken off as soon as he heard about the wedding. So Bella is worried and so afraid for her 'other loves' life.
The story is pretty much planned out in the trailer, they get married, Jacob says goodbye and lots of tears. There were a ton of great moments that were not in the book that they added for the movie. Some great moments with the cast making toasts to Bella and Edward. Pure gold if you ask me!
Bella and Edward go to Esme's private island and have the most awkward honeymoon ever. I must tell you that when they first got to the island it was so awkward. I was like cringing in my chair. The love scene was tasteful and very sweet. There were really cheesy bad acting moments the next morning. The whole was it good for you type things. There is drama between Edward being afraid that he will hurt Bella during their.....intimate moments. So it's this battle between I want you, you want me. yadda yadda yadda. Just as the honeymoon starts to go smooth enter the major problem of the movie....SPOILER!!!!
Bella is pregnant by Edward but the baby is not normal, it's half vamp! When the wolves find out about this they freak out because it could be a danger to Forks and the tribe. Jacob goes to see Bella and he has a good yelling at Edward. I must say that I think Taylor Launter (Jacob) saves this movie so many times, and I'm not just saying that because I'm Team Jacob. Taylor's acting in these scenes with Kristen and Rob are fantastic. Full of emotion and true heart. This kid is gonna go far in the industry.
Anyways Jacob tells the pack and they freak out. There is this very corny cheesy weird scene when the pack talks to each other as wolves. I thought it worked because that is how it is done in the book. When they are in wolf form, they use their minds to communicate. Well they did this in the movie and about half the theater laughed. Which I totally get because it is really weird.
Moving on.....Jacob decides to break from Sam's pack and be on his own. Now for those that don't know, Jacob's grandpa was head of the tribe. Jacob was asked to be the Alpha male but decided not to. When he stands up to Sam he makes himself the Alpha of a new pack. As Jacob runs to warn the Cullens that the wolves are coming for Bella we see that Leah and Seth decide to join Jacob's pack.
While all this is going on Bella is basically dying because the baby is both crushing her internally and draining all of he bodies nutrients. She looks sooooo nasty! I'm serious, they did a great job of making her look like totally death. She is nothing but skin and bone. She is frail and looks like she is going to die. It is honestly really hard to watch because she looks so sickly. I liked it because I thought it made it more real. In the book she is literally dying and in the movie you believe it!
SPOILERS!!!!!!!!
So let's just get to the good stuff, Bella is forced to give birth because the baby broke her spine. Carlisle is out hunting so Edward, Rosalie, and Jacob are there to help. This part is really REALLY nasty! Edward has to BITE the baby out and Bella is covered in blood. Has the baby and basically dies. Edward freaks out and injects her with venom. Jacob is so upset that he goes outside and breaks down. During this the wolves are gathering to kill the Cullens and the baby. Jacob in his grief goes to attack the baby girl and once he sees her he can't.....because he imprinted on her! It's nothing nasty it's just that they are meant to be together and it's not a sexual thing. He will always be apart of her life for whatever she needs. She is what keeps him going and fighting. We get this amazing flash of the future with Jacob and Nessie. The girl that plays little Nessie and grown up Nessie are so beautiful. I can not wait for the next film because she is so lovely.
The pack comes and there is a little fight between the Cullens and the wolves. In the middle of the fight Jacob runs/leaps out and tells them that if they kill the baby they kill him. The reason is the tribe or pack is not allowed to harm anyone that has been imprinted on. That person is now apart of that family and they have to do anything to protect that person. So basically the wolves now have to respect and protect Nessie because she is connected to Jacob.
The film ends with everyone waiting over Bella and he slowly turning into a beautiful vampire. The movie ends with Bella opening her Blood Red Eyes! Stay for the credits because there is a little moment with the Volture.
Ok let's drive into what I liked and what I didn't! I loved Taylor, I thought his acting really stood out in this film. The scenes with him and Kristen were so heartbreaking and emotional that you really believe it. There were alot of new scenes that were added that were not in the book and I really enjoyed those. It was a part of the story that was new to everyone.
The cinematography of the movie was amazing! The way that the director used colors to make a scene more emotional was great. The color red is a really big factor and it works so well. The special effects were also amazing. The wolves look better and better in each film. They look so real that you just wanna walk up and pet one of them. The way they used special effects to show how bad the pregnancy was for Bella was haunting. I mean those images really stay with you. The costumes were beautiful, as always. Bella's wedding dress was so classic. It had this amazingly low cut lace back and it looked great on Kristen.
The acting gets a little better in each film. Kristen has improved alot since the first film. She has more of a range and emotion. Rob is good but always has those few moments of bad acting. Only one or two but he does a great job most of the time. Taylor and Billy (charlie) were fantastic. Billy Burke has such great comedic timing but at the same time so much heart. The vampires and wolves are about the same, ok acting not bad. I honestly wanted more of the wolves in this movie but I figure the next one will have them a ton.
Over all I really enjoyed it, it's alot darker than the other films. It was close to being rated R but they edited it to make it PG-13. Like I said it's really dark and shows tons of blood....nasty. This is not a movie for young kids teens will be fine but it's an intense movie.
Action: Yeah
Romance: DUH
Adventure: not really
Over All: A-
Ps. It is now 3:49 am and I can hardly keep my eyes open! Good Night!
I should forewarn all of you that is it 3:16 am and I just got home from seeing Breaking Dawn and I am very sleepy. I am also gonna post it and proof read it later. Sooo sleepy! I hope that this blog is not a bunch of rambling! I should warn you that there will be spoilers in this review. Not so much for people who have read the book but the new comers!
Let's hope into it Breaking Dawn starts right up quick with the wedding planning drama. I loved that because in the book I hated the random moments to get the story going. Alice is planning a dream wedding that would make the royals jealous! We see that Jacob has taken off as soon as he heard about the wedding. So Bella is worried and so afraid for her 'other loves' life.
The story is pretty much planned out in the trailer, they get married, Jacob says goodbye and lots of tears. There were a ton of great moments that were not in the book that they added for the movie. Some great moments with the cast making toasts to Bella and Edward. Pure gold if you ask me!
Bella and Edward go to Esme's private island and have the most awkward honeymoon ever. I must tell you that when they first got to the island it was so awkward. I was like cringing in my chair. The love scene was tasteful and very sweet. There were really cheesy bad acting moments the next morning. The whole was it good for you type things. There is drama between Edward being afraid that he will hurt Bella during their.....intimate moments. So it's this battle between I want you, you want me. yadda yadda yadda. Just as the honeymoon starts to go smooth enter the major problem of the movie....SPOILER!!!!
Bella is pregnant by Edward but the baby is not normal, it's half vamp! When the wolves find out about this they freak out because it could be a danger to Forks and the tribe. Jacob goes to see Bella and he has a good yelling at Edward. I must say that I think Taylor Launter (Jacob) saves this movie so many times, and I'm not just saying that because I'm Team Jacob. Taylor's acting in these scenes with Kristen and Rob are fantastic. Full of emotion and true heart. This kid is gonna go far in the industry.
Anyways Jacob tells the pack and they freak out. There is this very corny cheesy weird scene when the pack talks to each other as wolves. I thought it worked because that is how it is done in the book. When they are in wolf form, they use their minds to communicate. Well they did this in the movie and about half the theater laughed. Which I totally get because it is really weird.
Moving on.....Jacob decides to break from Sam's pack and be on his own. Now for those that don't know, Jacob's grandpa was head of the tribe. Jacob was asked to be the Alpha male but decided not to. When he stands up to Sam he makes himself the Alpha of a new pack. As Jacob runs to warn the Cullens that the wolves are coming for Bella we see that Leah and Seth decide to join Jacob's pack.
While all this is going on Bella is basically dying because the baby is both crushing her internally and draining all of he bodies nutrients. She looks sooooo nasty! I'm serious, they did a great job of making her look like totally death. She is nothing but skin and bone. She is frail and looks like she is going to die. It is honestly really hard to watch because she looks so sickly. I liked it because I thought it made it more real. In the book she is literally dying and in the movie you believe it!
SPOILERS!!!!!!!!
So let's just get to the good stuff, Bella is forced to give birth because the baby broke her spine. Carlisle is out hunting so Edward, Rosalie, and Jacob are there to help. This part is really REALLY nasty! Edward has to BITE the baby out and Bella is covered in blood. Has the baby and basically dies. Edward freaks out and injects her with venom. Jacob is so upset that he goes outside and breaks down. During this the wolves are gathering to kill the Cullens and the baby. Jacob in his grief goes to attack the baby girl and once he sees her he can't.....because he imprinted on her! It's nothing nasty it's just that they are meant to be together and it's not a sexual thing. He will always be apart of her life for whatever she needs. She is what keeps him going and fighting. We get this amazing flash of the future with Jacob and Nessie. The girl that plays little Nessie and grown up Nessie are so beautiful. I can not wait for the next film because she is so lovely.
The pack comes and there is a little fight between the Cullens and the wolves. In the middle of the fight Jacob runs/leaps out and tells them that if they kill the baby they kill him. The reason is the tribe or pack is not allowed to harm anyone that has been imprinted on. That person is now apart of that family and they have to do anything to protect that person. So basically the wolves now have to respect and protect Nessie because she is connected to Jacob.
The film ends with everyone waiting over Bella and he slowly turning into a beautiful vampire. The movie ends with Bella opening her Blood Red Eyes! Stay for the credits because there is a little moment with the Volture.
Ok let's drive into what I liked and what I didn't! I loved Taylor, I thought his acting really stood out in this film. The scenes with him and Kristen were so heartbreaking and emotional that you really believe it. There were alot of new scenes that were added that were not in the book and I really enjoyed those. It was a part of the story that was new to everyone.
The cinematography of the movie was amazing! The way that the director used colors to make a scene more emotional was great. The color red is a really big factor and it works so well. The special effects were also amazing. The wolves look better and better in each film. They look so real that you just wanna walk up and pet one of them. The way they used special effects to show how bad the pregnancy was for Bella was haunting. I mean those images really stay with you. The costumes were beautiful, as always. Bella's wedding dress was so classic. It had this amazingly low cut lace back and it looked great on Kristen.
The acting gets a little better in each film. Kristen has improved alot since the first film. She has more of a range and emotion. Rob is good but always has those few moments of bad acting. Only one or two but he does a great job most of the time. Taylor and Billy (charlie) were fantastic. Billy Burke has such great comedic timing but at the same time so much heart. The vampires and wolves are about the same, ok acting not bad. I honestly wanted more of the wolves in this movie but I figure the next one will have them a ton.
Over all I really enjoyed it, it's alot darker than the other films. It was close to being rated R but they edited it to make it PG-13. Like I said it's really dark and shows tons of blood....nasty. This is not a movie for young kids teens will be fine but it's an intense movie.
Action: Yeah
Romance: DUH
Adventure: not really
Over All: A-
Ps. It is now 3:49 am and I can hardly keep my eyes open! Good Night!
Sunday, November 13, 2011
Immortals
Immortals was one of those movies I knew I would have to see and review. The number one reason is, I'm always curious if people will mess up the Greek Mythology. I took Greek Mythology in college and I hate it when filmmakers change the history for their own spin on the tale. This film was not too bad, it stayed pretty close to the correct tale.
As you know I hate 3D with every fiber of my being! I think it is a stupid waste of money and I don't see the point. Most of the time it does not add to the film it just makes it harder to see what's going on in the background because it's all blurry. Ok, sorry I will get off of my little 3D soapbox. I saw the movie in 3D and it doesn't really make the film any better. The coolest part about it was seeing the blood splatter everywhere.
I was shocked to find out that this movie was directed by Tarsem Singh. That is the same director as The Cell and The Fall. He is one of my all time favorites because he has an amazing eye for color and effects. The cinematography of this film is breath taking and amazing. It seems like the emotion of the film is carried in the colors. Tarsem also does an amazing job at mixing color with emotion. There was alot of Red for Lust, Gold for Power, Brown for purity, and grey for evil.
The film is about Theseus, played by Henry Cavill, and his journey from simple boy to mythic warrior. He was raised in a small village by his mother but he has no father. You should know that in the Myth, Theseus' father was Poseidon. In the movie they say his mother was raped and he is an outcast to the people. One day war comes to his village and he is forced into slavery. While he is being held he meets Phaedra, played by the very sexy Freida Pinto. We know that she is an Oracle and she has seen a future where Warlord King Hyperion, played by Mickey Rourke, has released the Titans. The Titans are Godlike creatures that tried to defeat the Gods and bring pain and suffering to man.
The Gods become aware of the vision and watch from above but are not allowed to interfere. Zeus, played by Luke Evans, forbids any God from helping the humans. He states that they have given them free will and we must trust in the good within people. This angers the other Gods Athena, Apollo, Aries, and Poseidon. (played by Isabel Lucas, Corey Sevier, Daniel Sharman, and Kellen Lutz)
Theseus ends up escaping with Phaedra and with the help of Stavros, played by Stephan Dorff they take off to Theseus' village. In the village they find the Icarus Bow that once belonged to the Gods. King Hyperion is searching for the bow at the same time and he shows up and war breaks out.
I should stop telling you what is going to happen there because if I go any farther I will ruin a bunch of the movie for you. I really don't want you miss out on any of the amazing action moments. This movie is filled with so many intense fighting scenes and great special effects. Tarem does a great job of showing you how man and God would fight.
The best part of the movie is seeing the Gods in action. I almost wish there was more of that and less with the humans. I didn't like that they only had a handful of Gods. The Greek Mythology there were so many amazing Gods they could have shown, but I understand that you can't show everyone.
I must say that I was impressed with Henry's performance, his range was out of this world. The only thing I knew about Henry was that he was in The Tudors and I must say he impressed me. I feel like he is going to have a very long career ahead of him.
I was also really blown out of the water by Luke Evans as Zeus. I found myself missing Zeus when he was not on screen. I liked that he brought a very human quality to Zeus. He was very biblical is being the "One True God". The way he lets mankind fight for themselves and trust in their free will. He also is a father that loves his children but is willing to sacrifice a son on the behalf of mankind.
Over all the film was great and I will probably buy it because it was beautiful.
Over all: A
As you know I hate 3D with every fiber of my being! I think it is a stupid waste of money and I don't see the point. Most of the time it does not add to the film it just makes it harder to see what's going on in the background because it's all blurry. Ok, sorry I will get off of my little 3D soapbox. I saw the movie in 3D and it doesn't really make the film any better. The coolest part about it was seeing the blood splatter everywhere.
I was shocked to find out that this movie was directed by Tarsem Singh. That is the same director as The Cell and The Fall. He is one of my all time favorites because he has an amazing eye for color and effects. The cinematography of this film is breath taking and amazing. It seems like the emotion of the film is carried in the colors. Tarsem also does an amazing job at mixing color with emotion. There was alot of Red for Lust, Gold for Power, Brown for purity, and grey for evil.
The film is about Theseus, played by Henry Cavill, and his journey from simple boy to mythic warrior. He was raised in a small village by his mother but he has no father. You should know that in the Myth, Theseus' father was Poseidon. In the movie they say his mother was raped and he is an outcast to the people. One day war comes to his village and he is forced into slavery. While he is being held he meets Phaedra, played by the very sexy Freida Pinto. We know that she is an Oracle and she has seen a future where Warlord King Hyperion, played by Mickey Rourke, has released the Titans. The Titans are Godlike creatures that tried to defeat the Gods and bring pain and suffering to man.
The Gods become aware of the vision and watch from above but are not allowed to interfere. Zeus, played by Luke Evans, forbids any God from helping the humans. He states that they have given them free will and we must trust in the good within people. This angers the other Gods Athena, Apollo, Aries, and Poseidon. (played by Isabel Lucas, Corey Sevier, Daniel Sharman, and Kellen Lutz)
Theseus ends up escaping with Phaedra and with the help of Stavros, played by Stephan Dorff they take off to Theseus' village. In the village they find the Icarus Bow that once belonged to the Gods. King Hyperion is searching for the bow at the same time and he shows up and war breaks out.
I should stop telling you what is going to happen there because if I go any farther I will ruin a bunch of the movie for you. I really don't want you miss out on any of the amazing action moments. This movie is filled with so many intense fighting scenes and great special effects. Tarem does a great job of showing you how man and God would fight.
The best part of the movie is seeing the Gods in action. I almost wish there was more of that and less with the humans. I didn't like that they only had a handful of Gods. The Greek Mythology there were so many amazing Gods they could have shown, but I understand that you can't show everyone.
I must say that I was impressed with Henry's performance, his range was out of this world. The only thing I knew about Henry was that he was in The Tudors and I must say he impressed me. I feel like he is going to have a very long career ahead of him.
I was also really blown out of the water by Luke Evans as Zeus. I found myself missing Zeus when he was not on screen. I liked that he brought a very human quality to Zeus. He was very biblical is being the "One True God". The way he lets mankind fight for themselves and trust in their free will. He also is a father that loves his children but is willing to sacrifice a son on the behalf of mankind.
Over all the film was great and I will probably buy it because it was beautiful.
Over all: A
Tower Heist
Tower Heist was another movie that I went into with low expectations, I know I need to stop doing that. Well maybe not, maybe that is why I end up enjoying them so much. Tower Heist is a film about a group of people that working in this amazing apartment building known as The Tower. It is in New York and some of the most powerful people in New York live in this building. The staff are dedicated and they live to make sure the people have 5 star experience.
The building manager of The Tower is Josh, played by Ben Stiller. Josh is dedicated to every part of his job. He takes his job very seriously and knows everything about every person living there. He just hired in young hot shot Enrique, played by Michael Pena. Josh also has to deal with his slacker brother in law Charlie, played by Casey Affleck. One of the many people living in the building are about to get evicted because he lost his job is Mr. Fitzhugh, played by Matthew Broderick. Josh finds out that one of the people living in The Tower named Mr. Shaw, played by Alan Alda, is being put on trial for scamming people out of their money. Come to find out, Shaw was in charge of every employees 401 K. All of the money that they have worked for is now gone and they wont get it back.
Josh decides that he is going to steal the money back from Shaw by seeking the help of local criminal Slide, played by Eddie Murphy. Josh finds out from the agent in charge of Shaws case Special Agent Claire Denham (played by Tia Leoni) that Shaw has millions hidden somewhere. Josh figures out that there is a secret safe hidden in Shaws apartment and he is going to steal that money back for the employees.
This is when the movie starts to get really funny! Josh, Enrique, Charlie, Mr. Fitzhugh and Slide all work together to break into The Tower and take back that money. They movie has so many funny moments between the guys. I lied it because it was natural reactions from real people. I think that Matthew stood out the most to me as the funnest character. He was quick and funny and sad all at the same time. Michael was my second favorite because his character is so oblivious to the world around him. He has this sweet innocents that is just adorable.
Some of the movie is a little far fetched but if you just go with it, you will really enjoy the movie. It is very entertaining and really smart. You have to try and stay one step ahead of the characters but they will blow your mind!
Over all: A-
The building manager of The Tower is Josh, played by Ben Stiller. Josh is dedicated to every part of his job. He takes his job very seriously and knows everything about every person living there. He just hired in young hot shot Enrique, played by Michael Pena. Josh also has to deal with his slacker brother in law Charlie, played by Casey Affleck. One of the many people living in the building are about to get evicted because he lost his job is Mr. Fitzhugh, played by Matthew Broderick. Josh finds out that one of the people living in The Tower named Mr. Shaw, played by Alan Alda, is being put on trial for scamming people out of their money. Come to find out, Shaw was in charge of every employees 401 K. All of the money that they have worked for is now gone and they wont get it back.
Josh decides that he is going to steal the money back from Shaw by seeking the help of local criminal Slide, played by Eddie Murphy. Josh finds out from the agent in charge of Shaws case Special Agent Claire Denham (played by Tia Leoni) that Shaw has millions hidden somewhere. Josh figures out that there is a secret safe hidden in Shaws apartment and he is going to steal that money back for the employees.
This is when the movie starts to get really funny! Josh, Enrique, Charlie, Mr. Fitzhugh and Slide all work together to break into The Tower and take back that money. They movie has so many funny moments between the guys. I lied it because it was natural reactions from real people. I think that Matthew stood out the most to me as the funnest character. He was quick and funny and sad all at the same time. Michael was my second favorite because his character is so oblivious to the world around him. He has this sweet innocents that is just adorable.
Some of the movie is a little far fetched but if you just go with it, you will really enjoy the movie. It is very entertaining and really smart. You have to try and stay one step ahead of the characters but they will blow your mind!
Over all: A-
In Time
In Time was one of those movies that I was not really sure about. I knew it was gonna be interesting but I was afraid it was going to be confusing. I hate when a movie gets lost in it's own terminology. Surprisingly that didn't happen with this movie, it was pretty simple to follow.
Basically, we have a future where we are born with 25 years of life and anytime after that you have to earn. You never age, you are forever young but the poor die young and the rich can live forever. The time they have left is on a ticking count down clock on their arm. Everyone is born with one on their arm and it doesn't start counting until your 25th birthday. Now don't go into this movie thinking that they just can't die, they can't die of old age. They can die by getting hit by a car or being shot or even something like a drug overdose. There is no such thing as money, time is money. You work for more time and you can keep the time for yourself or give it to someone else. The crazy thing is people can steal your time. The people in the ghetto have to watch out for people looking to take their time. The police in this film are known as Time Keepers and they solve crimes related to time.
Our main character is Will, played by Justin Timberlake, is working in the ghetto and just trying to live day to day. He lives with his mother, played by Olivia Wilde and together they work so they can survive. The fun thing about this movie is you have no idea how old people really are. Will's mother looks 25 but really she is 50 but no one would ever know that.
Will meets a man named Henry, played by Matt Bomer, and he has over 100 years on his arm. Some guys try to steal the time from him and Will steps in and saves him. Henry tells Will that he is over 100 years old and that sometimes you just get sick of living. Henry ends up giving Will his 100 years and then sits on a bridge until his time runs out. Will takes off and decides to take his chances in the rich part of the city. Other stuff happens in the middle but I don't wanna mess up the story so you need to just watch it.
Cillian Murphy plays Raymond a Time Keeper that is trying to find out where Henry's time went. During that time Will is earning more time by gambling and he meets this very rich girl named Sylvia, played by Amanda Seyfried. When the Time Keepers find Will he takes Sylvia hostage and they basically go on this Bonnie and Clyde adventure.
The film is very biblical with this idea of who deserves time and should anyone really live forever. What is the cost of everlasting life? The greedy are the ones that do not live life to the fullest and those that have limited time know how important it is to live each day as if it were your last.
Over all the film was very good, lots of adventure and actions. I honestly think Cillian Murphey was my favorite character, his acting was sensational. It also helps that I am seriously in love with that man's eyes! Justin Timberlake was not bad as Will, it kind of seemed like Justin being Justin. Amanda was stunning as this confused rich girl who does not know what she wants out of life. I really enjoyed the whole Bonnie and Clyde theme that was going on. I was not really a big fan of the ending but it made alot of sense.
Actions: Yes
Adventure: Yep
Beautiful Actors: Yes
Over all: B+
Basically, we have a future where we are born with 25 years of life and anytime after that you have to earn. You never age, you are forever young but the poor die young and the rich can live forever. The time they have left is on a ticking count down clock on their arm. Everyone is born with one on their arm and it doesn't start counting until your 25th birthday. Now don't go into this movie thinking that they just can't die, they can't die of old age. They can die by getting hit by a car or being shot or even something like a drug overdose. There is no such thing as money, time is money. You work for more time and you can keep the time for yourself or give it to someone else. The crazy thing is people can steal your time. The people in the ghetto have to watch out for people looking to take their time. The police in this film are known as Time Keepers and they solve crimes related to time.
Our main character is Will, played by Justin Timberlake, is working in the ghetto and just trying to live day to day. He lives with his mother, played by Olivia Wilde and together they work so they can survive. The fun thing about this movie is you have no idea how old people really are. Will's mother looks 25 but really she is 50 but no one would ever know that.
Will meets a man named Henry, played by Matt Bomer, and he has over 100 years on his arm. Some guys try to steal the time from him and Will steps in and saves him. Henry tells Will that he is over 100 years old and that sometimes you just get sick of living. Henry ends up giving Will his 100 years and then sits on a bridge until his time runs out. Will takes off and decides to take his chances in the rich part of the city. Other stuff happens in the middle but I don't wanna mess up the story so you need to just watch it.
Cillian Murphy plays Raymond a Time Keeper that is trying to find out where Henry's time went. During that time Will is earning more time by gambling and he meets this very rich girl named Sylvia, played by Amanda Seyfried. When the Time Keepers find Will he takes Sylvia hostage and they basically go on this Bonnie and Clyde adventure.
The film is very biblical with this idea of who deserves time and should anyone really live forever. What is the cost of everlasting life? The greedy are the ones that do not live life to the fullest and those that have limited time know how important it is to live each day as if it were your last.
Over all the film was very good, lots of adventure and actions. I honestly think Cillian Murphey was my favorite character, his acting was sensational. It also helps that I am seriously in love with that man's eyes! Justin Timberlake was not bad as Will, it kind of seemed like Justin being Justin. Amanda was stunning as this confused rich girl who does not know what she wants out of life. I really enjoyed the whole Bonnie and Clyde theme that was going on. I was not really a big fan of the ending but it made alot of sense.
Actions: Yes
Adventure: Yep
Beautiful Actors: Yes
Over all: B+
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