Showing posts with label Adventure. Show all posts
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Synopsis: In the near-future, where the sport of boxing has gone hi-tech, Charlie Kenton is a washed-up fighter who lost his chance at a title when 2000-pound, 8-foot-tall steel robots took over the ring. Now nothing but a small-time promoter, Charlie earns just enough money piecing together low-end bots from scrap metal to get from one underground boxing venue to the next. When Charlie hits rock bottom, he reluctantly teams up with his estranged son Max to build and train a championship contender. As the stakes in the brutal, no-holds-barred arena are raised, Charlie and Max, against all odds, get one last shot at a comeback.
Starring: Hugh Jackman, Dakota Goyo, Kevin Durand, Anthony Mackie, Evangeline Lilly
Directed by: Shawn Levy
U.S. Rating: PG-13
One of the great films released in 2011 was Real Steel. Probably it wasn't one of the most remarkable ones, but it was actually pretty good and entertaining. The interesting thing about this film is that it brings such a unique plot, but the main story is not about the whole boxing robots, far from it, but the special relationship between a dad and his little son.
It is not a surprise that Hugh Jackman delivered such a great performance, but this film was definitely all about Dakota Goyo, the little boy playing Hugh's on in this film. The charisma shown by this little guy made the whole film deserved to watch.
Real Steel is focused in year 2020. Humans have been replaced by robots in boxing. Charlie Kenton is a former boxer who owns such a robot, Ambush, competing in unsanctioned matches and in exhibitions with it. At a rural fair, Ambush is destroyed by Black Thunder, a bull belonging to promoter Ricky. Having made a bet that Ambush would win, Charlie now owes Ricky $20,000, which he doesn't pay before leaving.
Charlie is informed his ex-girlfriend has died, and that he must attend a hearing to decide the fate of his preteen son Max. Max's wealthy aunt Debra and uncle Marvin want full custody, which Charlie gives them in exchange for $100,000, half in advance, on the condition that Charlie take care of Max for three months while the couple are away on a second honeymoon.
Charlie and Max meet with Charlie's childhood friend Bailey Tallet, who runs the boxing gym of her deceased father, Charlie's old coach. There, Charlie buys a secondhand World Robot Boxing league (WRB) robot, the once-famous Noisy Boy, and arranges for it to fight the illegal circuit's champion, Midas, at a venue belonging to his friend Finn. Partly due to both his inexperience with Noisy Boy's combinations and his overconfidence, Charlie ends up losing control of Noisy Boy and Midas destroys it.
Charlie breaks into a junkyard with Max to steal scraps that he can use to put a new robot together. There, Max falls over a ledge, where he is saved from doom by getting snagged on the arm of a buried robot. After Charlie pulls Max back up, Max digs out the entire robot, called Atom. On Max's insistence, Charlie takes it back to Bailey's gym, where they discover Atom is an obsolete Generation-2 sparring bot built in 2014. Atom has been designed to sustain massive damage, but is unable to deal much damage itself. Partly due to both Max's insistence and Charlie needing money, the duo takes Atom to fight an unsanctioned outdoor match against a robot called Metro, and Atom wins, earning back some of Charlie's money.
Max later upgrades it to take vocal commands using spare parts from Noisy Boy and Ambush and successfully convinces Charlie to train the robot. Atom's string of subsequent wins and high-speed maneuvers, which were rarely seen from a robot, attracts the attention of a promoter from WRB, who offers Atom a professional fight against a robot called Twin Cities. Charlie accepts, and Atom wins again, thanks to Charlie's boxing experience allowing him to locate and take advantage of a small tell in Twin Cities' punch. Revelling in their subsequent novelty attention, Max challenges WRB champion Zeus, designed by genius Tak Mashido (Karl Yune) and sponsored by wealthy Farra Lemcova (Olga Fonda), who before the match tried to buy the upstart Atom.
As Max and Charlie leave after the Twin Cities fight, Ricky and his men attack them, and steal their winnings. Feeling guilty, Charlie returns Max to his aunt and uncle, feeling Max will be safer with them, but Bailey convinces him that he can be a better father. Debra allows Charlie to take Max out for one last night, to the Zeus-Atom match. Zeus severely damages Atom while also getting injured, a first for Zeus. Ricky, who had bet Finn $100,000 that Atom would not last the first round, tries to slip away, but is cornered by Finn and his colleagues. In the fourth round of the five-round match, Atom's vocal receptors are damaged, and Atom must fight the last round in shadow-boxing mode, copying Charlie's moves from the aisle. Zeus, now controlled manually by a furious Mashido, expends energy on trashing the defensive Atom, running low on power and turning sluggish as a result. Atom then begins to pummel Zeus, even knocking the seemingly invincible champion down once, but not winning before the round ends. The judges declare Zeus the winner on points, but that robot's reputation is tarnished, and Atom has become famous as the "People's Champion".
I would rate this movie with a 3.5/5
Directed by: Shawn Levy
U.S. Rating: PG-13
One of the great films released in 2011 was Real Steel. Probably it wasn't one of the most remarkable ones, but it was actually pretty good and entertaining. The interesting thing about this film is that it brings such a unique plot, but the main story is not about the whole boxing robots, far from it, but the special relationship between a dad and his little son.
It is not a surprise that Hugh Jackman delivered such a great performance, but this film was definitely all about Dakota Goyo, the little boy playing Hugh's on in this film. The charisma shown by this little guy made the whole film deserved to watch.
Real Steel is focused in year 2020. Humans have been replaced by robots in boxing. Charlie Kenton is a former boxer who owns such a robot, Ambush, competing in unsanctioned matches and in exhibitions with it. At a rural fair, Ambush is destroyed by Black Thunder, a bull belonging to promoter Ricky. Having made a bet that Ambush would win, Charlie now owes Ricky $20,000, which he doesn't pay before leaving.
Charlie is informed his ex-girlfriend has died, and that he must attend a hearing to decide the fate of his preteen son Max. Max's wealthy aunt Debra and uncle Marvin want full custody, which Charlie gives them in exchange for $100,000, half in advance, on the condition that Charlie take care of Max for three months while the couple are away on a second honeymoon.
Charlie and Max meet with Charlie's childhood friend Bailey Tallet, who runs the boxing gym of her deceased father, Charlie's old coach. There, Charlie buys a secondhand World Robot Boxing league (WRB) robot, the once-famous Noisy Boy, and arranges for it to fight the illegal circuit's champion, Midas, at a venue belonging to his friend Finn. Partly due to both his inexperience with Noisy Boy's combinations and his overconfidence, Charlie ends up losing control of Noisy Boy and Midas destroys it.
Charlie breaks into a junkyard with Max to steal scraps that he can use to put a new robot together. There, Max falls over a ledge, where he is saved from doom by getting snagged on the arm of a buried robot. After Charlie pulls Max back up, Max digs out the entire robot, called Atom. On Max's insistence, Charlie takes it back to Bailey's gym, where they discover Atom is an obsolete Generation-2 sparring bot built in 2014. Atom has been designed to sustain massive damage, but is unable to deal much damage itself. Partly due to both Max's insistence and Charlie needing money, the duo takes Atom to fight an unsanctioned outdoor match against a robot called Metro, and Atom wins, earning back some of Charlie's money.
Max later upgrades it to take vocal commands using spare parts from Noisy Boy and Ambush and successfully convinces Charlie to train the robot. Atom's string of subsequent wins and high-speed maneuvers, which were rarely seen from a robot, attracts the attention of a promoter from WRB, who offers Atom a professional fight against a robot called Twin Cities. Charlie accepts, and Atom wins again, thanks to Charlie's boxing experience allowing him to locate and take advantage of a small tell in Twin Cities' punch. Revelling in their subsequent novelty attention, Max challenges WRB champion Zeus, designed by genius Tak Mashido (Karl Yune) and sponsored by wealthy Farra Lemcova (Olga Fonda), who before the match tried to buy the upstart Atom.
As Max and Charlie leave after the Twin Cities fight, Ricky and his men attack them, and steal their winnings. Feeling guilty, Charlie returns Max to his aunt and uncle, feeling Max will be safer with them, but Bailey convinces him that he can be a better father. Debra allows Charlie to take Max out for one last night, to the Zeus-Atom match. Zeus severely damages Atom while also getting injured, a first for Zeus. Ricky, who had bet Finn $100,000 that Atom would not last the first round, tries to slip away, but is cornered by Finn and his colleagues. In the fourth round of the five-round match, Atom's vocal receptors are damaged, and Atom must fight the last round in shadow-boxing mode, copying Charlie's moves from the aisle. Zeus, now controlled manually by a furious Mashido, expends energy on trashing the defensive Atom, running low on power and turning sluggish as a result. Atom then begins to pummel Zeus, even knocking the seemingly invincible champion down once, but not winning before the round ends. The judges declare Zeus the winner on points, but that robot's reputation is tarnished, and Atom has become famous as the "People's Champion".
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I would rate this movie with a 3.5/5
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Synopsis: Woody and Buzz had accepted that their owner Andy would grow up someday, but what happens when that day arrives? In the third installment, Andy is preparing to depart for college, leaving his loyal toys troubled about their uncertain future.
Starring: Tom Hanks, Tim Allen, Joan Cusack, Ned Beatty, Don Rickles
Directed by: Lee Unkrich
U.S. Rating: G
Woody and Buzz Lightyear are back in what I personally believe, the BEST animated film I've ever watched so far. I've been a huge fan of Toy Story, like most of every single person that has seen the films. We could consider that Toy Story was Pixar's master piece, their Mona Lisa. Obviously, Pixar was working directly with Disney for this project, but this project gave them the unique reputation and success this small team needed to make it big, just like they've been doing with all their animated films.
Andy has become a young man and he's ready to enjoy his new adventure moving to college. While he's packing, he's facing a dilemma with his toys. He has not played with them in years and they feel forgotten and abandoned. When his mom asks him if he wants to donate his toys, Andy decides to take Woody with him to college and intends to store the other toys in the attic. By accident, Andy's mom throws the other toys away, making them think they are no longer wanted; they escape and decide to climb in a box to be donated to the Sunnyside Daycare. Woody tries by any possible way to save his friends before they get into the box, but then he'll be forced to travel with them to their new destination, Sunnyside, while he tries to convince them and explain them that they've been put in this situation by mistake. Andy didn't want to donate them, but they were put away by accident.
Andy's toys are welcomed by the numerous toys at Sunnyside, and given a tour of the seemingly perfect play-setting by Lots-O'-Huggin' Bear (a.k.a. Lotso), Big Baby and Ken, who Barbie falls for. All of the toys are quickly enamored with their new home, leaving steadfast Woody alone to attempt to return to Andy. He finds a way to escape from Sunnyside, but in his attempt, Woody is picked up outside the school by the imaginative toddler Bonnie. She takes him home and plays with him along with her other toys, who are well treated, happy, and readily welcome Woody. Woody is elated until he hears about Lotso from Chuckles the sad clown. Lotso, along with Big Baby and Chuckles, were once accidentally lost by their original owner, Daisy. The three found their way back to Daisy's home, but Lotso saw that he had been replaced. Though Chuckles realized the truth, Lotso, embittered, convinced Big Baby that they were abandoned, and used Big Baby's size to take mafia-like control over the toys at Sunnyside. To be honest, this Big Baby is FREAKY!!!
Worried for his friends, Woody hurries back to the daycare and finds that they have been put on task to be played with the rambunctious youngest toddlers. They are also kept under guard at night by Buzz whom Lotso has reverted to demonstration mode restoring his original "Space Ranger" persona and allying with him.
Woody rejoins his friends and they work out an escape plan involving the garbage dumpster. In the process, Buzz is accidentally reset into a Spanish-speaking mode during an attempt to restore him to normal. I personally believe this is one of the most hilarious moments on this film! The toys reach the dumpster, but are headed off by Lotso and his gang. As a garbage truck approaches, Woody explains to Big Baby that Lotso has lied to him and that his owner still loved him, whereupon Big Baby lifts and throws him into the dumpster. Unfortunately, Lotso manages to pull Woody in with him just as the garbage truck makes it. Woody's friends board the truck to rescue him, during which Buzz is hit by a falling television while saving Jessie, finally returning to his old self. The toys find themselves at the local landfill in Tri-County and are soon pulled onto a conveyor belt leading to an burn pit. They help Lotso to reach an emergency-stop button, only to have Lotso betray them and leave them to be burned. Believing they are at their last moments, they hold hands, but are rescued in time by the squeeze toy aliens using a giant claw. Realizing that being burned in an incinerator is much worse than Andy's attic, they take back everything they said bad about Andy. The toys initially vow revenge on Lotso but Woody successfully convinces them that Lotso is not worth it. They return to Andy's home, while Lotso is found by a garbage truck driver and is tied to the front grille of the truck as a decoration.
At Andy's house, Woody climbs back into the box with Andy's college supplies while the other toys resign themselves to the attic. Woody has a last minute inspiration, and leaves a note to Andy on the toys' box. Andy, mistaking it for a note from his mom, takes the box to Bonnie's home, introduces his old toys to Bonnie and gives her the toys to play with. In the end, Bonnie recognizes Woody, laying at the bottom of the box, to Andy's surprise. Andy is initially reluctant to give him to her, but eventually does so and then spends some time playing with her before he departs. Woody and the other toys find themselves wanted and played with again, and learn through notes passed in Bonnie's backpack that Barbie, Ken and Big Baby have improved the life of all the toys at Sunnyside.
One of my most recent surprises about this film is its Oscars Awards Nomination for Best Film. It was simply amazing to see that nomination. I'm totally convinced it will win the nomination for Best Animated Film, but the strong script, the fresh story and terrific characters are so perfectly assembled and brilliantly written that I could easily say that some important directors, producers and film creators should learn so many, many things from this master piece.
It was not just a huge pleasure to watch in theaters, but it is definitely a MUST to have in Blu Ray or DVD as part of your personal collection.
I would rate this movie with a HUGE 5/5
Directed by: Lee Unkrich
U.S. Rating: G
Woody and Buzz Lightyear are back in what I personally believe, the BEST animated film I've ever watched so far. I've been a huge fan of Toy Story, like most of every single person that has seen the films. We could consider that Toy Story was Pixar's master piece, their Mona Lisa. Obviously, Pixar was working directly with Disney for this project, but this project gave them the unique reputation and success this small team needed to make it big, just like they've been doing with all their animated films.
Andy has become a young man and he's ready to enjoy his new adventure moving to college. While he's packing, he's facing a dilemma with his toys. He has not played with them in years and they feel forgotten and abandoned. When his mom asks him if he wants to donate his toys, Andy decides to take Woody with him to college and intends to store the other toys in the attic. By accident, Andy's mom throws the other toys away, making them think they are no longer wanted; they escape and decide to climb in a box to be donated to the Sunnyside Daycare. Woody tries by any possible way to save his friends before they get into the box, but then he'll be forced to travel with them to their new destination, Sunnyside, while he tries to convince them and explain them that they've been put in this situation by mistake. Andy didn't want to donate them, but they were put away by accident.
Andy's toys are welcomed by the numerous toys at Sunnyside, and given a tour of the seemingly perfect play-setting by Lots-O'-Huggin' Bear (a.k.a. Lotso), Big Baby and Ken, who Barbie falls for. All of the toys are quickly enamored with their new home, leaving steadfast Woody alone to attempt to return to Andy. He finds a way to escape from Sunnyside, but in his attempt, Woody is picked up outside the school by the imaginative toddler Bonnie. She takes him home and plays with him along with her other toys, who are well treated, happy, and readily welcome Woody. Woody is elated until he hears about Lotso from Chuckles the sad clown. Lotso, along with Big Baby and Chuckles, were once accidentally lost by their original owner, Daisy. The three found their way back to Daisy's home, but Lotso saw that he had been replaced. Though Chuckles realized the truth, Lotso, embittered, convinced Big Baby that they were abandoned, and used Big Baby's size to take mafia-like control over the toys at Sunnyside. To be honest, this Big Baby is FREAKY!!!
Worried for his friends, Woody hurries back to the daycare and finds that they have been put on task to be played with the rambunctious youngest toddlers. They are also kept under guard at night by Buzz whom Lotso has reverted to demonstration mode restoring his original "Space Ranger" persona and allying with him.
Woody rejoins his friends and they work out an escape plan involving the garbage dumpster. In the process, Buzz is accidentally reset into a Spanish-speaking mode during an attempt to restore him to normal. I personally believe this is one of the most hilarious moments on this film! The toys reach the dumpster, but are headed off by Lotso and his gang. As a garbage truck approaches, Woody explains to Big Baby that Lotso has lied to him and that his owner still loved him, whereupon Big Baby lifts and throws him into the dumpster. Unfortunately, Lotso manages to pull Woody in with him just as the garbage truck makes it. Woody's friends board the truck to rescue him, during which Buzz is hit by a falling television while saving Jessie, finally returning to his old self. The toys find themselves at the local landfill in Tri-County and are soon pulled onto a conveyor belt leading to an burn pit. They help Lotso to reach an emergency-stop button, only to have Lotso betray them and leave them to be burned. Believing they are at their last moments, they hold hands, but are rescued in time by the squeeze toy aliens using a giant claw. Realizing that being burned in an incinerator is much worse than Andy's attic, they take back everything they said bad about Andy. The toys initially vow revenge on Lotso but Woody successfully convinces them that Lotso is not worth it. They return to Andy's home, while Lotso is found by a garbage truck driver and is tied to the front grille of the truck as a decoration.
At Andy's house, Woody climbs back into the box with Andy's college supplies while the other toys resign themselves to the attic. Woody has a last minute inspiration, and leaves a note to Andy on the toys' box. Andy, mistaking it for a note from his mom, takes the box to Bonnie's home, introduces his old toys to Bonnie and gives her the toys to play with. In the end, Bonnie recognizes Woody, laying at the bottom of the box, to Andy's surprise. Andy is initially reluctant to give him to her, but eventually does so and then spends some time playing with her before he departs. Woody and the other toys find themselves wanted and played with again, and learn through notes passed in Bonnie's backpack that Barbie, Ken and Big Baby have improved the life of all the toys at Sunnyside.
One of my most recent surprises about this film is its Oscars Awards Nomination for Best Film. It was simply amazing to see that nomination. I'm totally convinced it will win the nomination for Best Animated Film, but the strong script, the fresh story and terrific characters are so perfectly assembled and brilliantly written that I could easily say that some important directors, producers and film creators should learn so many, many things from this master piece.
It was not just a huge pleasure to watch in theaters, but it is definitely a MUST to have in Blu Ray or DVD as part of your personal collection.
I would rate this movie with a HUGE 5/5
Have you watched the film? What did you like or dislike from this movie? What would you rate this movie? Share with us your thoughts!
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Synopsis: Dave Lizewski, a comic-book fanboy, decides to take his obsession as inspiration to become a real-life superhero. As any good superhero would, he chooses a new name -- Kick-Ass -- assembles a suit and mask to wear, and gets to work fighting crime. There's only one problem standing in his way: Kick-Ass has absolutely no superpowers. His life is forever changed as he inspires a subculture of copy cats, is hunted by assorted violent and unpleasant characters, and meets up with a pair of crazed vigilantes, including an 11-year-old sword-wielding dynamo, Hit Girl and her father, Big Daddy.
Starring: Aaron Johnson, Christopher Mintz-Plasse, Mark Strong, Chloe Grace Moretz, Nicolas Cage
Directed by: Matthew Vaughn
U.S. Rating: R
I should start saying that I was expecting more from this film, even though, it was pretty good and entertaining.
With such an amazing cast, an original script and story, this "bloody", bizarre and clever film will really entertain you.
The film is about Dave Lizewski, an ordinary high school student who lives with his dad and loves comic-books. He asks himself why noone has tried to be a superhero and decides to buy a custom and a mask, which keeps under his daily cloths (just like Superman or Spider-Man), just waiting for the opportunity to fight crime. When he finds the first chance, the bad guys bit the crap out of him! (really funny!). He doesn't stop and decides to keep fighting crime and by a mobile video taken during one of his "crime fighting moments" he becomes quickly in a huge internet media icon. On the other hand, Damon Macready/Big Daddy (Nicholas Cage) and his little daughter Mindy/Hit Girl are also superheroes who fight crime, and especially, a powerful organization, with real guns and extreme violence. Damon took this undercover superhero role to revenge the death of his wife. When Frank D'amico (the lider of this powerful organization) and Damon & his daughter find "Kick-Ass", they decide to use him to get to each other and either kill these superheroes, or revenge a wife's death.
A pretty good and entertaining film, with some good action and comedy scenes. So recommended if you're into a crazy, bizarre film loaded with good fights, guns, and some good bloody, crazy and funny scenes.
What did I like from this movie?
1. Chloe Grace Moretz. This little girl played the best role performance in this film. She was funny, smart, bold and perfectly mature for the role she had to perform
2. Nicholas Cage looked pretty funny in a custom!
3. There were some pretty funny scenes and some other good action moments
What did I dislike from this movie?
1. Nicholas Cage sucked big time on the scene where he's in pain and talking with his daughter before he dies
I would rate this movie with a 3/5
Directed by: Matthew Vaughn
U.S. Rating: R
I should start saying that I was expecting more from this film, even though, it was pretty good and entertaining.
With such an amazing cast, an original script and story, this "bloody", bizarre and clever film will really entertain you.
The film is about Dave Lizewski, an ordinary high school student who lives with his dad and loves comic-books. He asks himself why noone has tried to be a superhero and decides to buy a custom and a mask, which keeps under his daily cloths (just like Superman or Spider-Man), just waiting for the opportunity to fight crime. When he finds the first chance, the bad guys bit the crap out of him! (really funny!). He doesn't stop and decides to keep fighting crime and by a mobile video taken during one of his "crime fighting moments" he becomes quickly in a huge internet media icon. On the other hand, Damon Macready/Big Daddy (Nicholas Cage) and his little daughter Mindy/Hit Girl are also superheroes who fight crime, and especially, a powerful organization, with real guns and extreme violence. Damon took this undercover superhero role to revenge the death of his wife. When Frank D'amico (the lider of this powerful organization) and Damon & his daughter find "Kick-Ass", they decide to use him to get to each other and either kill these superheroes, or revenge a wife's death.
A pretty good and entertaining film, with some good action and comedy scenes. So recommended if you're into a crazy, bizarre film loaded with good fights, guns, and some good bloody, crazy and funny scenes.
What did I like from this movie?
1. Chloe Grace Moretz. This little girl played the best role performance in this film. She was funny, smart, bold and perfectly mature for the role she had to perform
2. Nicholas Cage looked pretty funny in a custom!
3. There were some pretty funny scenes and some other good action moments
What did I dislike from this movie?
1. Nicholas Cage sucked big time on the scene where he's in pain and talking with his daughter before he dies
I would rate this movie with a 3/5
What did you like or dislike from this movie? What would you rate this movie?
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Synopsis: Freshly graduated from college with a promising future, 22 year-old Christopher McCandless instead walked out of his privileged life and into the wild in search of adventure. What happened to him on the way transformed this young wanderer into an enduring symbol for countless people. Was Christopher McCandless a heroic adventurer or a naive idealist, a rebellious 1990s Thoreau or another lost American son, a fearless risk-taker or a tragic figure who wrestled with the precarious balance between man and nature? McCandless' quest took him from the wheat fields of South Dakota to a renegade trip down the Colorado River to the non-conformists' refuge of Slab City, California, and beyond. Along the way, he encountered a series of colorful characters at the very edges of American society who shaped his understanding of life and whose lives he, in turn, changed. In the end, he tested himself by heading alone into the wilds of the great North, where everything he had seen and learned and felt came to a head in ways he never could have expected.
Starring: Emile Hirsch, Marcia Gay Harden, William Hurt, Hal Holbrook, Catherine Keener
Directed by: Sean Penn
U.S. Rating: R
Directed by Sean Pen, Into the Wild is a great piece of drama and adventure. With such a great acting performance, Emile Hirsch reflects the story of Christopher McCandless a young adventurous boy who has decided to leave everything behind right after his highschool graduation and start a journey trying to find himself. Living and experiencing some deep and thoughtful adventures, Christopher will face the best of being selfless and not depending on money, properties or anything else... just surviving and living the adventure.
The film offers different situations and emotions that will help its viewers to feel identified in some way for the lead role.
One of the best things in this film is the amazing photography. The nature and images displayed in this film are simply amazing.
This is the first film directed by Penn that I've watched (it is not his first or only one). I think he did a pretty good job! Great film, I'd recommend it if you want to watch a good drama/adventure film.
What did I like from this movie?
1. Great photography
2. It was funny to see Vince Vaughn on this film! It gave it a comedy moment to the film
3. Good plot, acting performance and direction
What did I dislike from this movie?
1. Nothing
I would rate this movie with a 4/5
Directed by: Sean Penn
U.S. Rating: R
Directed by Sean Pen, Into the Wild is a great piece of drama and adventure. With such a great acting performance, Emile Hirsch reflects the story of Christopher McCandless a young adventurous boy who has decided to leave everything behind right after his highschool graduation and start a journey trying to find himself. Living and experiencing some deep and thoughtful adventures, Christopher will face the best of being selfless and not depending on money, properties or anything else... just surviving and living the adventure.
The film offers different situations and emotions that will help its viewers to feel identified in some way for the lead role.
One of the best things in this film is the amazing photography. The nature and images displayed in this film are simply amazing.
This is the first film directed by Penn that I've watched (it is not his first or only one). I think he did a pretty good job! Great film, I'd recommend it if you want to watch a good drama/adventure film.
What did I like from this movie?
1. Great photography
2. It was funny to see Vince Vaughn on this film! It gave it a comedy moment to the film
3. Good plot, acting performance and direction
What did I dislike from this movie?
1. Nothing
I would rate this movie with a 4/5
What did you like or dislike from this movie? What would you rate this movie?
Enjoy it!... Watch it!
Synopsis: Zoinks! Two years after a clash of egos forced Mystery Inc. to close its doors, Scooby-Doo and his clever crime-solving cohorts Fred, Daphne, Shaggy and Velma are individually summoned to Spooky Island to investigate a series a paranormal incidents at the ultra-hip Spring Break hot spot. Concerned that his frightfully popular resort might truly be haunted, Spooky Island owner Emile Mondavarious tries to reunite those notoriously meddling detectives to solve the mystery before his supernatural secret scares away the college crowds. Scooby and the gang will have to overcome their personal differences and forget everything they think they know about fake ghouls and phony creatures to crack the case, save themselves and possibly the world... Ruh-roh!
Starring: Freddie Prinze Jr., Sarah Michelle Gellar, Matthew Lillard, Linda Cardellini, Rowan Atkinson
Directed by: Raja Gosnell
U.S. Rating: PG
To be honest, I would rather to watch the comics or TV Series from the 70's instead of watching film. It is not that bad, but seriously, if you were a big fan of the comics and TV Series, you would notice immediately that they were way far better than this film.
It is a good film for kids. With monsters and some digital animation, it will help to keep them entertained.
I must say that the characters were well cast. Not because they had a great performance, but because they really looked like the originals.
What did I like from this movie?
1. If you have kids, it offers some goofy and entertaining situations
2. Very colorful
What did I dislike from this movie?
1. Far from what we should expect, since it didn't represent the greatness of the TV Series from the 70's
I would rate this movie with a 2/5
Directed by: Raja Gosnell
U.S. Rating: PG
To be honest, I would rather to watch the comics or TV Series from the 70's instead of watching film. It is not that bad, but seriously, if you were a big fan of the comics and TV Series, you would notice immediately that they were way far better than this film.
It is a good film for kids. With monsters and some digital animation, it will help to keep them entertained.
I must say that the characters were well cast. Not because they had a great performance, but because they really looked like the originals.
What did I like from this movie?
1. If you have kids, it offers some goofy and entertaining situations
2. Very colorful
What did I dislike from this movie?
1. Far from what we should expect, since it didn't represent the greatness of the TV Series from the 70's
I would rate this movie with a 2/5
What did you like or dislike from this movie? What would you rate this movie?
Enjoy it!... Watch it!
Synopsis: When California girl Susan Murphy is unwittingly clobbered by a meteor full of outer space gunk on her wedding day, she mysteriously grows to 49-feet-11-inches tall. Alerted to the threat of this new monster, the military jumps into action and Susan is captured and secreted away to a covert government compound. There, she is renamed Ginormica and placed in confinement with a ragtag group of other monsters: the brilliant but insect-headed Dr. Cockroach, Ph.D.; the macho half-ape, half-fish The Missing Link; the gelatinous and indestructible B.O.B.; and the 350-foot grub called Insectosaurus. Their confinement is cut short, however, when a mysterious alien robot lands on Earth and begins storming the country. In a moment of desperation, The President is persuaded by General W.R. Monger to enlist the motley crew of Monsters to combat the Alien Robot and save the world from imminent destruction.
Starring: Reese Witherspoon, Hugh Laurie, Seth Rogen, Will Arnett, Rainn Wilson, Kiefer Sutherland and Stephen Colbert
Directed by: Rob Letterman & Conrad Vernon
U.S. Rating: PG
I always love to enjoy a good animated film. Monsters vs Aliens is one of those films. I had the chance to watch this film over the weekend (in Blu Ray) and it was such a really entertaining time. I should say that it is not as good as some of the latest (and older) animated films, but it did the job.
The battle between monsters kept by the goverment in a secret location and program is being used to fight the aliens who have come to Earth and battle humanity. Who are the monsters? normal humans who have changed their "human" conditions in independent incidents and experiments. The Aliens have decided to come to Earth to recover a precious rock or mineral that crashed in our Planet. Thinking they're a superior race and minds, the aliens could be considered a bunch of show off! Ginormica, B.O.B., Dr. Cockroach Ph.D., The Missing Link and Insect-o-saurus will fight the aliens and have a great time doing it!
Totally recommended for kids and adults! I really had a good time watching it.
What did I like from this movie?
1. Definitely my favorite monster is Insect-o-saurus. I laughed so hard with him!
2. Such a good cast behind the voices and characters
What did I dislike from this movie?
1. Nothing
I would rate this movie with a 3/5
Directed by: Rob Letterman & Conrad Vernon
U.S. Rating: PG
I always love to enjoy a good animated film. Monsters vs Aliens is one of those films. I had the chance to watch this film over the weekend (in Blu Ray) and it was such a really entertaining time. I should say that it is not as good as some of the latest (and older) animated films, but it did the job.
The battle between monsters kept by the goverment in a secret location and program is being used to fight the aliens who have come to Earth and battle humanity. Who are the monsters? normal humans who have changed their "human" conditions in independent incidents and experiments. The Aliens have decided to come to Earth to recover a precious rock or mineral that crashed in our Planet. Thinking they're a superior race and minds, the aliens could be considered a bunch of show off! Ginormica, B.O.B., Dr. Cockroach Ph.D., The Missing Link and Insect-o-saurus will fight the aliens and have a great time doing it!
Totally recommended for kids and adults! I really had a good time watching it.
What did I like from this movie?
1. Definitely my favorite monster is Insect-o-saurus. I laughed so hard with him!
2. Such a good cast behind the voices and characters
What did I dislike from this movie?
1. Nothing
I would rate this movie with a 3/5
What did you like or dislike from this movie? What would you rate this movie?
Enjoy it!... Watch it!
Synopsis: Peter Parker has finally managed to strike a balance between his devotion to M.J. and his duties as a superhero. But there is a storm brewing on the horizon. When his suit suddenly changes, turning jet-black and enhancing his powers, it transforms Peter as well, bringing out the dark, vengeful side of his personality that he is struggling to control. Under the influence of the suit, Peter becomes overconfident and starts to neglect the people who care for him most. Forced to choose between the seductive power of the new suit and the compassionate hero he used to be, Peter must overcome his personal demons as two of the most-feared villains yet, Sandman and Venom, gather unparalleled power and a thirst for retribution to threaten Peter and everyone he loves.
Starring: Tobey Maguire, Kirsten Dunst, Thomas Haden Church, Topher Grace, James Franco
Directed by: Sam Raimi
U.S. Rating: PG-13
I had the chance to enjoy, once again, the opportunity to watch this amazing trilogy. To be honest, each one of them offers something different, and if I had to choose my favorite one, I would say that the third one is my top favorite. I love the three movies but, I believe that the third one has been able to offer much more material, action and stories about Peter Parker and Spider-Man than the two previous ones. In Spider-Man 3, we have the opportunity to watch a new fresh and amazing script, lots and lots of action scenes, we were able to see more from Peter Parker... fighting and using his powers without a mask. We were able to watch Spider-Man fighting not one, two, or three but four enemies in this film (Harry - the new Goblin, the Sandman, Venom and the dark side of Spider-Man). We also had the chance to see all the drama, love, trouble and romance involved in the relationship between Peter Parker and MJ. We saw the funny situations faced by Peter Parker while he's trying to balance his job with his super-hero responsibilities and his internal fight with his dark side, and his internal fight while he tried to revenge the death of his uncle and found the truth of what really happened (similar situation he faced with his friend Harry and his dad's death).
Such an amazing film and direction. I believe that the film accomplished the perfect combination: Strong script, amazing and creative direction, unique cast. I can only say that I'm more than excited to know that there will be a new sequel on the way, since an amazing work done with these three films can't be left incomplete.
Totally recommended! If you haven't watch it, you have no idea the fun you've missed with this trilogy, and especially, this film.
What did I like from this movie?
1. The script. They were able to include so much material and combine all in a fresh and strong script
2. The cast. Even though, this new sequel kept most of the original cast, the new characters were perfect for their roles
3. Sam Raimi did an amazing work again, great direction
4. The film was so colorful, fresh and loaded with everything you want... action, drama, romance, comedy
What did I dislike from this movie?
1. Nothing at all!
I would rate this movie with a 5/5
Directed by: Sam Raimi
U.S. Rating: PG-13
I had the chance to enjoy, once again, the opportunity to watch this amazing trilogy. To be honest, each one of them offers something different, and if I had to choose my favorite one, I would say that the third one is my top favorite. I love the three movies but, I believe that the third one has been able to offer much more material, action and stories about Peter Parker and Spider-Man than the two previous ones. In Spider-Man 3, we have the opportunity to watch a new fresh and amazing script, lots and lots of action scenes, we were able to see more from Peter Parker... fighting and using his powers without a mask. We were able to watch Spider-Man fighting not one, two, or three but four enemies in this film (Harry - the new Goblin, the Sandman, Venom and the dark side of Spider-Man). We also had the chance to see all the drama, love, trouble and romance involved in the relationship between Peter Parker and MJ. We saw the funny situations faced by Peter Parker while he's trying to balance his job with his super-hero responsibilities and his internal fight with his dark side, and his internal fight while he tried to revenge the death of his uncle and found the truth of what really happened (similar situation he faced with his friend Harry and his dad's death).
Such an amazing film and direction. I believe that the film accomplished the perfect combination: Strong script, amazing and creative direction, unique cast. I can only say that I'm more than excited to know that there will be a new sequel on the way, since an amazing work done with these three films can't be left incomplete.
Totally recommended! If you haven't watch it, you have no idea the fun you've missed with this trilogy, and especially, this film.
What did I like from this movie?
1. The script. They were able to include so much material and combine all in a fresh and strong script
2. The cast. Even though, this new sequel kept most of the original cast, the new characters were perfect for their roles
3. Sam Raimi did an amazing work again, great direction
4. The film was so colorful, fresh and loaded with everything you want... action, drama, romance, comedy
What did I dislike from this movie?
1. Nothing at all!
I would rate this movie with a 5/5
What did you like or dislike from this movie? What would you rate this movie?
Enjoy it!... Watch it!
Synopsis: Orphaned at an early age, Peter Parker lives in Queens, New York with his beloved Aunt May and Uncle Ben. Peter leads the life of a normal student, working as a photographer at the school paper, pining after the beautiful Mary Jane Watson and hanging out with buddy Harry Osborn. On a school trip, during which Peter and his classmates are given a science demonstration on arachnids, Peter is bitten by a genetically-altered spider. Soon after, he discovers that he has unusual powers: he is endowed with the strength and agility of a spider along with a keen, ESP-like "spider-sense." Peter first uses his powers to make money, but in the face of a tragedy that hits close to home, he vows to dedicate his life to fighting crime, taking to heart the words of his beloved Uncle Ben: "With great power comes great responsibility." Meanwhile, megalomaniacal businessman Norman Osborn, Harry's father, is undergoing some changes of his own. An experimental formula has gone awry, increasing his intelligence and strength but also driving him insane. He is now the Green Goblin, Spider-Man's arch enemy, who will put young Peter Parker's vow to fight crime and help innocent people to the ultimate test.
Starring: Tobey Maguire, Randy Savage, Willem Dafoe, James Franco, Kirsten Dunst
Directed by: Sam Raimi
U.S. Rating: PG-13
I must say that I forgot all the times I've watched Spider-Man and its sequels, and honestly, I can't get enough of these films. I enjoy them every single time I watch them, and now that I've had the chance to watch them on Blu-Ray, it is even more amazing watching all the HD details involved in these films. Directed by Sam Raimi, I enjoyed his work because he was able to deliver the best of the scripts, enemies, power, responsibility, love, internal fights. and stories on this film and its sequels. An amazing cast selected for what is actually one of the best super-heroes trilogies so far. A film so colorful, fresh and energetic. I honestly can't wait for a new sequel! Totally recommended!
What did I like from this movie?
1. The plot was really, really entertaining
2. The cast was perfect for the film
3. Director Sam Raimi was able to show the best of the hero, story and effects around the story and film
What did I dislike from this movie?
1. Nothing at all!
I would rate this movie with a 5/5
Directed by: Sam Raimi
U.S. Rating: PG-13
I must say that I forgot all the times I've watched Spider-Man and its sequels, and honestly, I can't get enough of these films. I enjoy them every single time I watch them, and now that I've had the chance to watch them on Blu-Ray, it is even more amazing watching all the HD details involved in these films. Directed by Sam Raimi, I enjoyed his work because he was able to deliver the best of the scripts, enemies, power, responsibility, love, internal fights. and stories on this film and its sequels. An amazing cast selected for what is actually one of the best super-heroes trilogies so far. A film so colorful, fresh and energetic. I honestly can't wait for a new sequel! Totally recommended!
What did I like from this movie?
1. The plot was really, really entertaining
2. The cast was perfect for the film
3. Director Sam Raimi was able to show the best of the hero, story and effects around the story and film
What did I dislike from this movie?
1. Nothing at all!
I would rate this movie with a 5/5
What did you like or dislike from this movie? What would you rate this movie?
Enjoy it!... Watch it!
Synopsis: U.S. Marshal Samuel Gerard and his street-smart deputies pursue Sheridan, a new fugitive who is accused of two New York assassinations. Aiding Gerard is a cocky young government operative who proves to be a match for Gerard's tactical and intellectual strengths.
Starring: Tommy Lee Jones, Wesley Snipes, Robert Downey Jr., Joe Pantoliano, Daniel Roebuck
Directed by: Stuart Baird, Gary Davis
U.S. Rating: PG-13
I should state that this film is worth to watch for Tommy Lee Jones' lead performance. Even though it offers such an amazing cast, the script was simply ok. It was able to deliver some action and suspense, but I couldn't feel that special chemistry among the lead characters (Tommy Lee Jones, Wesley Snipes & Robert Downey Jr).
I could say that it is a variant of the film The Fugitive. Mark Sheridan (Wesley Snipes) is a special agent who's been framed in a confusing incident, accused of killing two asian diplomatic members. After facing an accident, Mark Sheridan is able to escape and have the chance to find, identify and caught the responsibles of the two homicides. On the other hand, Chief Deputy Marshal Samuel Gerard (Tommy Lee Jones), responsible for Mark Sheridan's custody does whatever it takes to caught him and put him in jail. He gets federal assistance with the company of agent John Royce (Robert Downey Jr) who is involved in the confusing incident, trying to get to Mark before Marshal Gerard does and, if possible... kill Mark.
As said, the film is worth to watch due to Tommy Lee Jones performance. It can be highly considered for an action movie on a quiet weekend at home.
What did I like from this movie?
1. Great cast involved. The cast saved the day, since the plot didn't offer much to the audience
What did I dislike from this movie?
1. I didn't feel that chemistry needed among the lead roles. That might be the reason that Tommy Lee Jones darkened the rest of the cast involved in this film
I would rate this movie with a 3/5
Directed by: Stuart Baird, Gary Davis
U.S. Rating: PG-13
I should state that this film is worth to watch for Tommy Lee Jones' lead performance. Even though it offers such an amazing cast, the script was simply ok. It was able to deliver some action and suspense, but I couldn't feel that special chemistry among the lead characters (Tommy Lee Jones, Wesley Snipes & Robert Downey Jr).
I could say that it is a variant of the film The Fugitive. Mark Sheridan (Wesley Snipes) is a special agent who's been framed in a confusing incident, accused of killing two asian diplomatic members. After facing an accident, Mark Sheridan is able to escape and have the chance to find, identify and caught the responsibles of the two homicides. On the other hand, Chief Deputy Marshal Samuel Gerard (Tommy Lee Jones), responsible for Mark Sheridan's custody does whatever it takes to caught him and put him in jail. He gets federal assistance with the company of agent John Royce (Robert Downey Jr) who is involved in the confusing incident, trying to get to Mark before Marshal Gerard does and, if possible... kill Mark.
As said, the film is worth to watch due to Tommy Lee Jones performance. It can be highly considered for an action movie on a quiet weekend at home.
What did I like from this movie?
1. Great cast involved. The cast saved the day, since the plot didn't offer much to the audience
What did I dislike from this movie?
1. I didn't feel that chemistry needed among the lead roles. That might be the reason that Tommy Lee Jones darkened the rest of the cast involved in this film
I would rate this movie with a 3/5
What did you like or dislike from this movie? What would you rate this movie?
Enjoy it!... Watch it!
Synopsis: Robert Downey Jr. brings the legendary detective to life as he has never been portrayed before. Jude Law stars as Holmes' trusted colleague, Watson, a doctor and war veteran who is a formidable ally for Sherlock Holmes. Rachel McAdams stars as Irene Adler, the only woman ever to have bested Holmes and who has maintained a tempestuous relationship with the detective. Mark Strong stars as their mysterious new adversary, Blackwood. Kelly Reilly will play Watson's love interest, Mary.
Starring: Robert Downey Jr., Jude Law, Rachel McAdams, Mark Strong, Eddie Marsan
Directed by: Guy Ritchie
U.S. Rating: PG-13
We should start saying that the key success on this film was the chemistry among the lead characters. Robert Downey Jr, Jude Law and Rachel McAdams played brilliant roles with such chemistry that made the film so worth to watch. Even though Sherlock Holmes has been categorized as an action-suspense-thriller film, we can't take seriosly Rober Downey Jr's version of Sherlock Holmes. He played the lead role with such a spontaneous comedy and crazyness that made Jude Law (Dr. Watson) look like the real smart and mature detective on this story. An action junkie, fight lover, and extremely focused on details, this new version Sherlock Holmes brings two hours of action, suspense and lots of good laughs. The plot is entertaining, with no gaps, the story let them work the idea of an immediate sequel, as it is actually happening at this moment :)
Sherlock Holmes is a film that either on the big screen, DVD or Blu-Ray will offer you such an amazing entertaining time. Totally recommended!
What did I like from this movie?
1. The plot. It was easy to be followed, so entertaining
2. The chemistry among the lead roles was amazing!
3. Great CGI effects
What did I dislike from this movie?
1. Nothing at all
I would rate this movie with a 4/5
Directed by: Guy Ritchie
U.S. Rating: PG-13
We should start saying that the key success on this film was the chemistry among the lead characters. Robert Downey Jr, Jude Law and Rachel McAdams played brilliant roles with such chemistry that made the film so worth to watch. Even though Sherlock Holmes has been categorized as an action-suspense-thriller film, we can't take seriosly Rober Downey Jr's version of Sherlock Holmes. He played the lead role with such a spontaneous comedy and crazyness that made Jude Law (Dr. Watson) look like the real smart and mature detective on this story. An action junkie, fight lover, and extremely focused on details, this new version Sherlock Holmes brings two hours of action, suspense and lots of good laughs. The plot is entertaining, with no gaps, the story let them work the idea of an immediate sequel, as it is actually happening at this moment :)
Sherlock Holmes is a film that either on the big screen, DVD or Blu-Ray will offer you such an amazing entertaining time. Totally recommended!
What did I like from this movie?
1. The plot. It was easy to be followed, so entertaining
2. The chemistry among the lead roles was amazing!
3. Great CGI effects
What did I dislike from this movie?
1. Nothing at all
I would rate this movie with a 4/5
What did you like or dislike from this movie? What would you rate this movie?
Enjoy it!... Watch it!
Synopsis: AVATAR takes us to a spectacular world beyond imagination, where a reluctant hero embarks on an epic adventure, ultimately fighting to save the alien world he has learned to call home. James Cameron, the Oscar-winning director of "Titanic," first conceived the film 15 years ago, when the means to realize his vision did not exist yet. Now, after four years of production, AVATAR, a live action film with a new generation of special effects, delivers a fully immersive cinematic experience of a new kind, where the revolutionary technology invented to make the film disappears into the emotion of the characters and the sweep of the story.
We enter the alien world through the eyes of Jake Sully, a former Marine confined to a wheelchair. But despite his broken body, Jake is still a warrior at heart. He is recruited to travel light years to the human outpost on Pandora, where corporations are mining a rare mineral that is the key to solving Earth's energy crisis. Because the atmosphere of Pandora is toxic, they have created the Avatar Program, in which human "drivers" have their consciousness linked to an avatar, a remotely-controlled biological body that can survive in the lethal air. These avatars are genetically engineered hybrids of human DNA mixed with DNA from the natives of Pandora... the Na'vi.
Reborn in his avatar form, Jake can walk again. He is given a mission to infiltrate the Na'vi, who have become a major obstacle to mining the precious ore. But a beautiful Na'vi female, Neytiri, saves Jake's life, and this changes everything. Jake is taken in by her clan, and learns to become one of them, which involves many tests and adventures. As Jake's relationship with his reluctant teacher Neytiri deepens, he learns to respect the Na'vi way and finally takes his place among them. Soon he will face the ultimate test as he leads them in an epic battle that will decide nothing less than the fate of an entire world.
We enter the alien world through the eyes of Jake Sully, a former Marine confined to a wheelchair. But despite his broken body, Jake is still a warrior at heart. He is recruited to travel light years to the human outpost on Pandora, where corporations are mining a rare mineral that is the key to solving Earth's energy crisis. Because the atmosphere of Pandora is toxic, they have created the Avatar Program, in which human "drivers" have their consciousness linked to an avatar, a remotely-controlled biological body that can survive in the lethal air. These avatars are genetically engineered hybrids of human DNA mixed with DNA from the natives of Pandora... the Na'vi.
Reborn in his avatar form, Jake can walk again. He is given a mission to infiltrate the Na'vi, who have become a major obstacle to mining the precious ore. But a beautiful Na'vi female, Neytiri, saves Jake's life, and this changes everything. Jake is taken in by her clan, and learns to become one of them, which involves many tests and adventures. As Jake's relationship with his reluctant teacher Neytiri deepens, he learns to respect the Na'vi way and finally takes his place among them. Soon he will face the ultimate test as he leads them in an epic battle that will decide nothing less than the fate of an entire world.
Starring: Sam Worthington, Zoe Saldana, Sigourney Weaver, Stephen Lang, Michelle Rodriguez
Directed by: James Cameron
U.S. Rating: PG-13
This is one of the of those perfect examples of why we shouldn't take our decisions based on the critics, reviews and comments of those who claim to be professional movie critics. I'd say that 90% of the reviews that I read (most of them from important portals and newspapers) made me think that this film didn't have what it takes to make history. Of course, most of them said that the effects and 3D technology applied to the film were A1, but the plot was plain and boring. Most of them said that all this film had to offered was delivered within the first 30 minutes of the film. I spent the last 4 weeks going to the movie theaters making my decisions based on any other movie but Avatar, since I wasn't convinced it would be a film worth to watch.
I finally took my decision to go and watch Avatar this week after reading a couple of articles about the top 5 movies in box office's history. I noticed that Titanic has been in 1st place for about 10 years, collecting the impressive amount of $1.7 billions, but Avatar has reached the 2nd place in just 4 weeks after making $1.4 billions! There must be something that is making people going to the theaters and watch this film over and over again!
Avatar is one of those unique films that you MUST watch on theaters... in 3D! If you miss the chance, you're missing the beauty and the best of it! Avatar brings an unique and spectacular new era in especial effects, technology and film scripts.
What's Avatar all about?
Avatar is the story of Jake Sulley (Sam Worthington), a Marine who lost the use of his legs in combat. Jake had a twin brother, a scientist working and training for the Avatar project, who died in an incident. Jake was offered a new life in a new planet, taking his brother's place. This was extremely important, since the Avatars were bio-engineered bodies genetically coded to an specific human. Even though he hasn't got the specific training, Jake got engaged in the project and was able to take total control of his Avatar.
The RDA Comporation is leading the Avatar project in Pandora, the planet inhabited by the Na'vi, a blue-skinned species of sapient humanoids with feline characteristics. Pandora's atmosphere is toxic to human. This is the reason of the creation of Avatars, Na'vi bodies modified with human DNA that are controlled by genetically-matched, mentally-linked human operators. These Avatars let Marines get involved with the inhabitants of Pandora, learn their language and culture, trying to convince them to relocate and let the Corporation and its project to exploit Pandora's reserves of a valuable mineral called unobtanium, valued in $20 millions per kilo. The inhabitants fight against the invaders trying to protect their planet, nature and the fragile balance in their natural world.
Once Jake starts learning the language and culture, getting involved with the inhabitants, he starts learning the importance of their beliefs and nature protection. After a series of events, Jake takes side with the inhabitants and fights Colonel Miles Quaritch and his army with the support and help of the inhabitants and nature, fighting them in an epic battle.
Avatar is one of the most amazing films I've seen so far. James Cameron took technology and visual effects to a higher level. The images and motion capture employed for the film are more than impressive.
The plot, the weak side of the film - according with the "professional reviewers" - is simply amazing. It is actually a pretty basic plot... yes, but a simple and strong script that is able to deliver the drama, action and emotions needed for this amazing film. Everything was beautifully matched... the direction, cast, plot, technology, effects and images.
What did I like from this movie?
1. The 3D technology and CGI effects applied, incredible!
2. The plot is simple but strong and entertaining, it is able to deliver the message and idea of the script, and most important? It matches with the visual side of the film
3. The cast was perfect for the film
4. I loved how colorful the film is!
What did I dislike from this movie?
1. Nothing at all!
I would rate this movie with a 5/5
Directed by: James Cameron
U.S. Rating: PG-13
This is one of the of those perfect examples of why we shouldn't take our decisions based on the critics, reviews and comments of those who claim to be professional movie critics. I'd say that 90% of the reviews that I read (most of them from important portals and newspapers) made me think that this film didn't have what it takes to make history. Of course, most of them said that the effects and 3D technology applied to the film were A1, but the plot was plain and boring. Most of them said that all this film had to offered was delivered within the first 30 minutes of the film. I spent the last 4 weeks going to the movie theaters making my decisions based on any other movie but Avatar, since I wasn't convinced it would be a film worth to watch.
I finally took my decision to go and watch Avatar this week after reading a couple of articles about the top 5 movies in box office's history. I noticed that Titanic has been in 1st place for about 10 years, collecting the impressive amount of $1.7 billions, but Avatar has reached the 2nd place in just 4 weeks after making $1.4 billions! There must be something that is making people going to the theaters and watch this film over and over again!
Avatar is one of those unique films that you MUST watch on theaters... in 3D! If you miss the chance, you're missing the beauty and the best of it! Avatar brings an unique and spectacular new era in especial effects, technology and film scripts.
What's Avatar all about?
Avatar is the story of Jake Sulley (Sam Worthington), a Marine who lost the use of his legs in combat. Jake had a twin brother, a scientist working and training for the Avatar project, who died in an incident. Jake was offered a new life in a new planet, taking his brother's place. This was extremely important, since the Avatars were bio-engineered bodies genetically coded to an specific human. Even though he hasn't got the specific training, Jake got engaged in the project and was able to take total control of his Avatar.
The RDA Comporation is leading the Avatar project in Pandora, the planet inhabited by the Na'vi, a blue-skinned species of sapient humanoids with feline characteristics. Pandora's atmosphere is toxic to human. This is the reason of the creation of Avatars, Na'vi bodies modified with human DNA that are controlled by genetically-matched, mentally-linked human operators. These Avatars let Marines get involved with the inhabitants of Pandora, learn their language and culture, trying to convince them to relocate and let the Corporation and its project to exploit Pandora's reserves of a valuable mineral called unobtanium, valued in $20 millions per kilo. The inhabitants fight against the invaders trying to protect their planet, nature and the fragile balance in their natural world.
Once Jake starts learning the language and culture, getting involved with the inhabitants, he starts learning the importance of their beliefs and nature protection. After a series of events, Jake takes side with the inhabitants and fights Colonel Miles Quaritch and his army with the support and help of the inhabitants and nature, fighting them in an epic battle.
Avatar is one of the most amazing films I've seen so far. James Cameron took technology and visual effects to a higher level. The images and motion capture employed for the film are more than impressive.
The plot, the weak side of the film - according with the "professional reviewers" - is simply amazing. It is actually a pretty basic plot... yes, but a simple and strong script that is able to deliver the drama, action and emotions needed for this amazing film. Everything was beautifully matched... the direction, cast, plot, technology, effects and images.
What did I like from this movie?
1. The 3D technology and CGI effects applied, incredible!
2. The plot is simple but strong and entertaining, it is able to deliver the message and idea of the script, and most important? It matches with the visual side of the film
3. The cast was perfect for the film
4. I loved how colorful the film is!
What did I dislike from this movie?
1. Nothing at all!
I would rate this movie with a 5/5
What did you like or dislike from this movie? What would you rate this movie?
Enjoy it!... Watch it!
Synopsis: American astronaut Captain Charles "Chuck" Baker, lands on Planet 51 thinking he's the first person to step foot on it. To his surprise, he finds that this planet is inhabited by little green people who are happily living in a white picket fence world reminiscent of a cheerfully innocent 1950s America, and whose only fear is that it will be overrun by alien invaders--like Chuck! With the help of his robot companion "Rover" and his new friend Lem, Chuck must navigate his way through the dazzling, but bewildering, landscape of Planet 51 in order to escape becoming a permanent part of the Planet 51 Alien Invaders Space Museum.
Starring: Dwayne Johnson, Gary Oldman, John Cleese, Lewis MacLeod, Emma Tate
Directed by: Jorge Blanco, Javier Abad, Marcos Martinez
U.S. Rating: PG
I should start saying that I really enjoyed the funny point of view of the plot... The astronaut that lands in Planet 51 thinking that he'd be the first person to step foot in it, but hey! he finds out that he's not the first person in that planet, but he's also considered as a dangerous alien who's coming to control and destroy the inhabitants of the planet. The inhabitants of Planet 51 suffer of a crazy Alien paranoia, thinking that they will arrive in any moment and will take control of their minds and planet. A pretty basic but charming and fresh plot that can be enjoyed by every single member of the family (I could say that adults would enjoyed it as much - or more! - than kids). Planet 51 offers such a CG animated quality image that could be compared with any amazing quality images from Pixar movies. Totally recommended for kids... and adults!
What did I like from this movie?
1. The CG animated images are simply amazing!
2. Great cast involved with the voices
3. The "alien" dog... my TOP favorite one! I totally laughed when the dog fooled the post man
What did I dislike from this movie?
1. I enjoyed the first half more than the second half. Maybe because it was so predictable
I would rate this movie with a 3/5
Directed by: Jorge Blanco, Javier Abad, Marcos Martinez
U.S. Rating: PG
I should start saying that I really enjoyed the funny point of view of the plot... The astronaut that lands in Planet 51 thinking that he'd be the first person to step foot in it, but hey! he finds out that he's not the first person in that planet, but he's also considered as a dangerous alien who's coming to control and destroy the inhabitants of the planet. The inhabitants of Planet 51 suffer of a crazy Alien paranoia, thinking that they will arrive in any moment and will take control of their minds and planet. A pretty basic but charming and fresh plot that can be enjoyed by every single member of the family (I could say that adults would enjoyed it as much - or more! - than kids). Planet 51 offers such a CG animated quality image that could be compared with any amazing quality images from Pixar movies. Totally recommended for kids... and adults!
What did I like from this movie?
1. The CG animated images are simply amazing!
2. Great cast involved with the voices
3. The "alien" dog... my TOP favorite one! I totally laughed when the dog fooled the post man
What did I dislike from this movie?
1. I enjoyed the first half more than the second half. Maybe because it was so predictable
I would rate this movie with a 3/5
What did you like or dislike from this movie? What would you rate this movie?
Enjoy it!... Watch it!
Synopsis: A science professor's untraditional hypotheses have made him the laughing stock of the academic community. But on an expedition in Iceland, he and his nephew stumble upon a major discovery that launches them on a thrilling journey deep beneath the Earth's surface, where they travel through never-before-seen worlds and encounter a variety of unusual creatures.
Starring: Brendan Fraser, Josh Hutcherson, Anita Briem, Seth Meyers, Jean-Michel Pare
Directed by: Eric Brevig
U.S. Rating: PG
Well, I didn't see Journey to the Center of the Earth in 3D, so it means that I couldn't get the best of the film. I must say that this film is focused on a very special audience: kids. I need to quote this because I watched the film not knowing it was a kids' film and I got so bored that I almost stopped the DVD after the fist half. Journet to the center of the Earth is a very colourful film with an entertaining plot for kids, loaded with tons of imaginary situations. If you're a big fan of Brendan Fraser and you don't mind to watch him in a kids movie, it is a really good option. If you're expecting to watch the film from an adult's perspective, don't waste your time, you won't get it.
What did I like from this movie?
1. I it quite interesting during the first half of the movie. The second half wasn't as good as the first one, bringing some crazy/nonsense situations
2. The Blu-Ray quality image is amazing
3. I didn't have the chance to watch it in theaters, but most of the reviews have quoted that it was really cool to watch the film in 3D
What did I dislike from this movie?
1. Watching the movie from an adult's perspective, it was so weird and nonsense! You're supposedly in the center of the earth, but there's sun light, oceans and wind. Not amazed with these nonsense situations? Let's try having signal on your mobile! I'd like to sign up with that service provider!
I would rate this movie with a 2/5
Directed by: Eric Brevig
U.S. Rating: PG
Well, I didn't see Journey to the Center of the Earth in 3D, so it means that I couldn't get the best of the film. I must say that this film is focused on a very special audience: kids. I need to quote this because I watched the film not knowing it was a kids' film and I got so bored that I almost stopped the DVD after the fist half. Journet to the center of the Earth is a very colourful film with an entertaining plot for kids, loaded with tons of imaginary situations. If you're a big fan of Brendan Fraser and you don't mind to watch him in a kids movie, it is a really good option. If you're expecting to watch the film from an adult's perspective, don't waste your time, you won't get it.
What did I like from this movie?
1. I it quite interesting during the first half of the movie. The second half wasn't as good as the first one, bringing some crazy/nonsense situations
2. The Blu-Ray quality image is amazing
3. I didn't have the chance to watch it in theaters, but most of the reviews have quoted that it was really cool to watch the film in 3D
What did I dislike from this movie?
1. Watching the movie from an adult's perspective, it was so weird and nonsense! You're supposedly in the center of the earth, but there's sun light, oceans and wind. Not amazed with these nonsense situations? Let's try having signal on your mobile! I'd like to sign up with that service provider!
I would rate this movie with a 2/5
What did you like or dislike from this movie? What would you rate this movie?
Enjoy it!... Watch it!
Synopsis: When master explorer Dirk Pitt finds a fabled coin linked to a historical legend, he takes on the adventure of his life as he embarks on a treasure hunt through some of the most dangerous regions of West Africa. As they search for what locals call the 'Ship of Death' --a long-lost Civil War battleship that protects a secret cargo-- Dirk and his wisecracking sidekick, Al Giordino, meet Dr. Eva Rojas, a beautiful and brilliant doctor who believes that the hidden treasure may be connected to a larger problem that threatens the world around them. Hunting for a ship that no one else thinks exists, Dirk, Al, and Eva must rely on their wits and their daring heroics to outsmart dangerous warlords, survive the threatening terrain, and get to the bottom of both mysteries.
Starring: Matthew McConaughey, Steve Zahn, Penelope Cruz, Lambert Wilson, Glynn Turman
Directed by: Breck Eisner
U.S. Rating: PG-13
We could say that Sahara is kind of a bad mix of great plots like Indiana Jones & National Treasure, with some sort of funny and enjoyable moments. Matthew McConaughey and Steve Zahn play the roles of explorers or... treasure hunters in Africa. Trying to find an old ship that was part of a history legend, they get involved in such an epic adventure trying to solve a mysterious threat that have been poisoning and killing the locals. They meet Penelope Cruz, who plays the role of a doctor from the World Health Organization and all three together try to find the connection between the civil-war ship and the mysterious threat, facing so many different situations and adventures until the moment they find the source of the threat and destroy it, as well as they find the old ship and get the gold hidden for decades in it. A pretty silly and dumb plot with a good cast, offering some really good laughs and entertaining scenes.
What did I like from this movie?
1. The moment when Matthew and Steve are in the middle of the desert and find the old plane, looking for a toolkit
2. When they're inside the chemical factory and Steve tells Matthew that he'll look for the bomb and Matthew should save the girl, kind of a dumb cliche, but was really funny
3. Some few good action and comedy scenes
What did I dislike from this movie?
1. A pretty lousy plot. We don't know if compare it with these great films like Indiana Jones or National Treasure. It would be the worst, since these films would make Sahara look like the worst movie ever
I would rate this movie with a 3/5
Directed by: Breck Eisner
U.S. Rating: PG-13
We could say that Sahara is kind of a bad mix of great plots like Indiana Jones & National Treasure, with some sort of funny and enjoyable moments. Matthew McConaughey and Steve Zahn play the roles of explorers or... treasure hunters in Africa. Trying to find an old ship that was part of a history legend, they get involved in such an epic adventure trying to solve a mysterious threat that have been poisoning and killing the locals. They meet Penelope Cruz, who plays the role of a doctor from the World Health Organization and all three together try to find the connection between the civil-war ship and the mysterious threat, facing so many different situations and adventures until the moment they find the source of the threat and destroy it, as well as they find the old ship and get the gold hidden for decades in it. A pretty silly and dumb plot with a good cast, offering some really good laughs and entertaining scenes.
What did I like from this movie?
1. The moment when Matthew and Steve are in the middle of the desert and find the old plane, looking for a toolkit
2. When they're inside the chemical factory and Steve tells Matthew that he'll look for the bomb and Matthew should save the girl, kind of a dumb cliche, but was really funny
3. Some few good action and comedy scenes
What did I dislike from this movie?
1. A pretty lousy plot. We don't know if compare it with these great films like Indiana Jones or National Treasure. It would be the worst, since these films would make Sahara look like the worst movie ever
I would rate this movie with a 3/5
What did you like or dislike from this movie? What would you rate this movie?
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Synopsis: This animated adventure follows Tinker Bell--the tiny pixie from PETER PAN--as she bands together with her fairy friends to create the famous "Fall Scepter," a magical and important task that will restore the world's supply of fairy dust and set things right in Pixie Hollow for another year.
Starring: Mae Whitman, Jesse McCartney
Directed by: Klay Hall
U.S. Rating: G
I couldn't wait for this next installment into Tinkerbell's world of Pixie Hollow. I was not disappointed! More cute music, a new outfit for Tinkerbell after 60 years, and a new fairy boy to love! New music to enjoy, and a new adventure to be swept away with. Loved it!
I would rate this movie with a 4/5
Directed by: Klay Hall
U.S. Rating: G
I couldn't wait for this next installment into Tinkerbell's world of Pixie Hollow. I was not disappointed! More cute music, a new outfit for Tinkerbell after 60 years, and a new fairy boy to love! New music to enjoy, and a new adventure to be swept away with. Loved it!
I would rate this movie with a 4/5
What did you like or dislike from this movie? What would you rate this movie?
Synopsis: Enter the magical world of fairies and meet the enchanting creatures of Pixie Hollow, who "nurture nature" and bring about the change of the seasons. Changing the colors of the leaves, moving a sunbeam to melt snow, waking animals from their winter slumber, or giving a patch of sproutlings a sprinkle of water are all within the realm of these seasonal specialists. Tinker Bell thinks her fairy talent as a "tinker" isn't as special or important as the other fairies' talents. But when Tink tries to change who she is, she creates nothing but disaster! With encouragement from her friends Rosetta, Silvermist, Fawn and Iridessa, Tink learns the key to solving her problems lies in her unique tinker abilities and discovers that when she's true to herself, magical things can happen.
Starring: Mae Whitman, Kristin Chenoweth, Anjelica Huston, Kathy Najimy
Directed by: Bradley Raymond
U.S. Rating: G
I love Tinkerbell. I don't know how many times I have seen this movie, but I just can't get enough of it. No, I don't have any children. Is that weird?
The music is totally cute, I love the new fairy friends, and the world of Pixie Hollow. Disney has done it again!
I would rate this movie with a 5/5
Directed by: Bradley Raymond
U.S. Rating: G
I love Tinkerbell. I don't know how many times I have seen this movie, but I just can't get enough of it. No, I don't have any children. Is that weird?
The music is totally cute, I love the new fairy friends, and the world of Pixie Hollow. Disney has done it again!
I would rate this movie with a 5/5
What did you like or dislike from this movie? What would you rate this movie?
Synopsis: From the Egyptian desert to deep below the polar ice caps, the elite G.I. JOE team uses the latest in next-generation spy and military equipment to fight the corrupt arms dealer Destro and the growing threat of the mysterious Cobra organization to prevent them from plunging the world into chaos.
Starring: Dennis Quaid, Channing Tatum, Sienna Miller, Ray Park, Rachel Nichols
Directed by: Stephen Sommers
U.S. Rating: PG-13
Being such a fan of all the G.I. Joe cartoons since I was just a little boy, I couldn't miss the opportunity to watch G.I. Joe on the big screen. Lots of action, some comedy, thriller and adventure, but most of all, lots and lots of CGI. For all those who have followed this cartoon series in the past and watched this new movie know that they have only got involved 6 characters, but there are so many other characters in the original cartoon episodes. It means that after having a great success with this movie, they will have material for at least, 2 or 3 more movies, just like X-Men. For all those cartoon heroes movie fans, I could say that this movie is a most, 100% recommended. Even though, there are some likes and especially, dislikes, that I'd like to share about this movie.
What did I like from this movie?
1. Definitely, there were some really amazing effects and action scenes that made the best of the money paid for it.
2. The plot was entertaining. I liked the fact that they tried to explain some important things related with the roles and characters going forward and backwards in their stories. It helped also to force people to pay realy attention to the movie and enjoy the most of it.
3. Loved the gears and gadgets. As well as X-Men, all their special techniques and unique talents or gifts made them a great team.
4. The action scenes were really entertaining. Ex., the fight of the ninja brothers (the Joe and the Cobra), or the persecution in the streets of Paris.
What did I dislike from this movie?
1. Way too much CGI. It had so much computer generated images that made the movie so unreal, especially being in the future/present. It could have helped the movie to be more realistic and have more action and interaction if they used more set and real "people-situations" than so much CGI on the fights, persecutions and especially, secret sites and command bases.
I would rate this movie with a 4/5
Directed by: Stephen Sommers
U.S. Rating: PG-13
Being such a fan of all the G.I. Joe cartoons since I was just a little boy, I couldn't miss the opportunity to watch G.I. Joe on the big screen. Lots of action, some comedy, thriller and adventure, but most of all, lots and lots of CGI. For all those who have followed this cartoon series in the past and watched this new movie know that they have only got involved 6 characters, but there are so many other characters in the original cartoon episodes. It means that after having a great success with this movie, they will have material for at least, 2 or 3 more movies, just like X-Men. For all those cartoon heroes movie fans, I could say that this movie is a most, 100% recommended. Even though, there are some likes and especially, dislikes, that I'd like to share about this movie.
What did I like from this movie?
1. Definitely, there were some really amazing effects and action scenes that made the best of the money paid for it.
2. The plot was entertaining. I liked the fact that they tried to explain some important things related with the roles and characters going forward and backwards in their stories. It helped also to force people to pay realy attention to the movie and enjoy the most of it.
3. Loved the gears and gadgets. As well as X-Men, all their special techniques and unique talents or gifts made them a great team.
4. The action scenes were really entertaining. Ex., the fight of the ninja brothers (the Joe and the Cobra), or the persecution in the streets of Paris.
What did I dislike from this movie?
1. Way too much CGI. It had so much computer generated images that made the movie so unreal, especially being in the future/present. It could have helped the movie to be more realistic and have more action and interaction if they used more set and real "people-situations" than so much CGI on the fights, persecutions and especially, secret sites and command bases.
I would rate this movie with a 4/5
What did you like or dislike from this movie? What would you rate this movie?
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Synopsis: American pilot Leo Davidson finds himself stranded in an upside-down world--a brutal, primal place where intelligent apes are in charge and humans scavenge for subsistence, hunted and enslaved by the tyrannical primates. When he attracts the attention of the politically well-connected ape Ari, a human rights activist, he begins to challenge the status quo, becoming a catalyst for revolutionary social change.
Starring: Mark Wahlberg, Tim Roth, Helena Bonham Carter, Michael Clarke Duncan, Paul Giamatti
Directed by: Tim Burton, Andy Armstrong
U.S. Rating: PG-13
I still remember many, many years ago when I was a kid and followed Planets of the Apes on TV. It was one of those great TV series, even though I was just a kid. On this new remake with Mark Wahlberg of the original movie from 1968, we can enjoy of an entertaining plot, a professional cast and amazing make-up. This movie face critics from all aspects, the lack of professionalism from the cast, some of the roles in this movie received awards as the worst act supporting roles. Even though, it's a movie that I personally enjoyed and never get tired of watch it when it's on TV.
What did I like from this movie?
1. The make-up is amazing. I was worth of a Saturn Award, but it seems that wasn't good enough to get on the precious list of the Oscar Awards.
2. The plot was a entertaining. I never watched the original movie from 1968, but it is definitely on on my list. Personally, never expected the end, when Mark returns to our planet and finds that it has turned in something else than what we could expect.
What did I like from this movie?
1. I personally agree with most of the critics. The support roles (supporting actor and actress) were really boring, with nothing to offer.
I would rate this movie with a 3/5
Directed by: Tim Burton, Andy Armstrong
U.S. Rating: PG-13
I still remember many, many years ago when I was a kid and followed Planets of the Apes on TV. It was one of those great TV series, even though I was just a kid. On this new remake with Mark Wahlberg of the original movie from 1968, we can enjoy of an entertaining plot, a professional cast and amazing make-up. This movie face critics from all aspects, the lack of professionalism from the cast, some of the roles in this movie received awards as the worst act supporting roles. Even though, it's a movie that I personally enjoyed and never get tired of watch it when it's on TV.
What did I like from this movie?
1. The make-up is amazing. I was worth of a Saturn Award, but it seems that wasn't good enough to get on the precious list of the Oscar Awards.
2. The plot was a entertaining. I never watched the original movie from 1968, but it is definitely on on my list. Personally, never expected the end, when Mark returns to our planet and finds that it has turned in something else than what we could expect.
What did I like from this movie?
1. I personally agree with most of the critics. The support roles (supporting actor and actress) were really boring, with nothing to offer.
I would rate this movie with a 3/5
What did you like or dislike from this movie? What would you rate this movie?
Enjoy it!... Watch it!
Synopsis: Space-time vortexes suck. Has been scientist Dr. Rick Marshall, is sucked into one and spat back through time. Way back. Now, Marshall has no weapons, few skills and questionable smarts to survive in an alternate universe full of marauding dinosaurs and fantastic creatures from beyond our world. Sucked alongside him for the adventure are crack-smart research assistant Holly and a redneck survivalist named Will. Chased by T. rex and stalked by painfully slow reptiles known as Sleestaks, Marshall, Will and Holly must rely on their only ally -- a primate called Chaka to navigate out of the hybrid dimension. Escape from this routine expedition gone awry and they're heroes. Get stuck, and they'll be permanent refugees in the Land of the Lost.
Starring: Will Ferrell, Anna Friel, Danny R. McBride
Directed by: Brad Silberling
U.S. Rating: PG-13
One of the movie recommendation I could give on this summer 2009. Land of the Lost brings a hilarious plot loaded with great effects and lots of funny scenes. On this movie, Will Ferrell brings to life Dr. Rick Marshall, a frustrated scientist who three years after being kicked out of the science department for his theory of Time warps and blowing up his interview with Matt Lauer from Today's show is reduced to working as a teacher at the George C. Page Museum until he meets Holly Cantrell whose finding urges him to create a tachyon amplifier to enable time warp travel. They go to the Devils Cave attraction where the finding was found, hiring its tour guide Will Stanton. From this moment on, the whole crazy experience starts, bringing all the fun and laughs through dozens of crazy experiences, like being chased by dinosaurs, a giant crab, dealing with Cha-Ka (an ape-caveman creature) and sleestaks, until they finally get their tachyon amplifier back, find the back door that will bring them back to the present time again.
Will Ferrell could be considered one of the weirdest and funniest actors so far. I've been following him since he was part of Saturday Night Live and later movies, and I've got the best laughs from every single of his movies, due to his extremely weird humor and boldness, for example, the time when he literally peed his pants in front of national television during the MTV Movie Awards 2001, when he presented one of the awards with Ben Stiller.
What did I like from this movie?
1. The moment when after been attacked by a giant mosquito, Dr. Rick Marshall wakes up wihout his shirt, turns over and his back has a huge and disgustingly infected bump from the mosquito attack.
2. When they get drunk after drinking the juice from the fruits found on the tree right next to the hotel pool in the middle of the desert. The whole situation, while they're swimming, laughing, eating crab and sleeping all together.
3. Definitely, one of the funniest scenes is when the T. rex chases them until they come to a small land bridge. Marshall is convinced they are safe as he explains how a T. rex has a walnut-sized brain, and is incapable of judging depth and distance. Hearing this as he stalks away, the T. rex stops in his tracks, turns, and runs full speed to jump across the chasm. Chasing them until they reach a crevice in a cave, it gives up, though still wanting to eat Marshall. Holly, knowing the dinosaur's attitude, gives him the name "Grumpy". Though Marshall didn't believe it to be possible, Grumpy's vendetta becomes more apparent when he leaves a gify, beach-ball sized walnut, gift-wrapped.
4. When they meet Will Stanton and he shows them his plan of building his Hotel and Casino, after showing him few articles he has for sale on his shop, especially, the boob cup, calling it "the persfect woman".
What did I dislike from this movie?
1. The attempt at creating tension and release with the T-rex could have been better, and the final fight with the sleestaks failed, being kinda boring.
2. Many people critizes this plot for being a dumb lazily packaged summer movie, compared with the original TV show. Gladly, I never watched the original TV show, so I can't compare both versions and go forward with just this version, which I think was dumb lazily... funny.
I would rate this movie with a 3/5
Directed by: Brad Silberling
U.S. Rating: PG-13
One of the movie recommendation I could give on this summer 2009. Land of the Lost brings a hilarious plot loaded with great effects and lots of funny scenes. On this movie, Will Ferrell brings to life Dr. Rick Marshall, a frustrated scientist who three years after being kicked out of the science department for his theory of Time warps and blowing up his interview with Matt Lauer from Today's show is reduced to working as a teacher at the George C. Page Museum until he meets Holly Cantrell whose finding urges him to create a tachyon amplifier to enable time warp travel. They go to the Devils Cave attraction where the finding was found, hiring its tour guide Will Stanton. From this moment on, the whole crazy experience starts, bringing all the fun and laughs through dozens of crazy experiences, like being chased by dinosaurs, a giant crab, dealing with Cha-Ka (an ape-caveman creature) and sleestaks, until they finally get their tachyon amplifier back, find the back door that will bring them back to the present time again.
Will Ferrell could be considered one of the weirdest and funniest actors so far. I've been following him since he was part of Saturday Night Live and later movies, and I've got the best laughs from every single of his movies, due to his extremely weird humor and boldness, for example, the time when he literally peed his pants in front of national television during the MTV Movie Awards 2001, when he presented one of the awards with Ben Stiller.
What did I like from this movie?
1. The moment when after been attacked by a giant mosquito, Dr. Rick Marshall wakes up wihout his shirt, turns over and his back has a huge and disgustingly infected bump from the mosquito attack.
2. When they get drunk after drinking the juice from the fruits found on the tree right next to the hotel pool in the middle of the desert. The whole situation, while they're swimming, laughing, eating crab and sleeping all together.
3. Definitely, one of the funniest scenes is when the T. rex chases them until they come to a small land bridge. Marshall is convinced they are safe as he explains how a T. rex has a walnut-sized brain, and is incapable of judging depth and distance. Hearing this as he stalks away, the T. rex stops in his tracks, turns, and runs full speed to jump across the chasm. Chasing them until they reach a crevice in a cave, it gives up, though still wanting to eat Marshall. Holly, knowing the dinosaur's attitude, gives him the name "Grumpy". Though Marshall didn't believe it to be possible, Grumpy's vendetta becomes more apparent when he leaves a gify, beach-ball sized walnut, gift-wrapped.
4. When they meet Will Stanton and he shows them his plan of building his Hotel and Casino, after showing him few articles he has for sale on his shop, especially, the boob cup, calling it "the persfect woman".
What did I dislike from this movie?
1. The attempt at creating tension and release with the T-rex could have been better, and the final fight with the sleestaks failed, being kinda boring.
2. Many people critizes this plot for being a dumb lazily packaged summer movie, compared with the original TV show. Gladly, I never watched the original TV show, so I can't compare both versions and go forward with just this version, which I think was dumb lazily... funny.
I would rate this movie with a 3/5
What did you like or dislike from this movie? What would you rate this movie?
Enjoy it!... Watch it!
Synopsis: A taxi driver gets more than get bargained for when he picks up two teen runaways. Not only does the pair possess supernatural powers, but they're also trying desperately to escape people who have made them their targets.
Starring: Dwayne Johnson, Ciaran Hinds, Anna-Sophia Robb, Alexander Ludwig, Carla Gugino
Directed by: Andy Fickman
U.S. Rating: PG
As a huge Dwayne Johnson (The Rock) follower, I waited for the chance to watch his most recent movie, Race to Witch Mountain. I wasn't expecting much action, violence or adult humor, since it is a movie from Walt Disney. Following other similar movies, Walt Disney offers us Race to Witch Mountain, a plot for the whole family. What is the movie about? Jack Bruno (The Rock), is a taxi driver who is picking up and dropping off passengers to the UFO convention at the Planet Hollywood Casino and Hotel in Las Vegas. While picking up and dropping off passengers, he drives off, noticing two children, Sara and Seth sitting in the back seat of the cab. They tell him they need to go to a certain destination and are willing to pay all they have ($15,000) to get there. They lead him to a run down house in the middle of nowhere, the place where Bruno and the kids start being attacked by a "Siphon", a creature built to destroy a certain target in this case the children, They are next pursued by government agencies trying to retrieve the children for experiments. Finally, they are joined by Dr. Friedman (Carla Gugino) at the UFO Expo, who is familiar with outer space and travel, who finally helps them to get to their spaceship and be re-united with their relatives.
Personally, the movie didn't bring the action and humor I expected to get, having such a good cast. There were some scenes that I considered simply boring.
What did I like from this movie?
1. The effects and sound were really good in this movie. Especially the scene when the male kid leaves the cab and hits the truck, or when they see the universe while the kids show Dr. Friedman some information, or some explosion and fight moments.
2. Even though I consider this movie a bit boring, Dwayne Johnson was capable to bring not just a really good humor to the movie, but some action and quality to the whole plot.
What did I dislike from this movie?
1. The kids, especially the little girl, were actors. Let's be honest... "Jack Bruno this... Jack Bruno that...", so cold, stiff and not spontaneous. I didn't like these kids, I believe they coud have found better kids or young actors for these roles.
I would rate this movie with a 2/5
Directed by: Andy Fickman
U.S. Rating: PG
As a huge Dwayne Johnson (The Rock) follower, I waited for the chance to watch his most recent movie, Race to Witch Mountain. I wasn't expecting much action, violence or adult humor, since it is a movie from Walt Disney. Following other similar movies, Walt Disney offers us Race to Witch Mountain, a plot for the whole family. What is the movie about? Jack Bruno (The Rock), is a taxi driver who is picking up and dropping off passengers to the UFO convention at the Planet Hollywood Casino and Hotel in Las Vegas. While picking up and dropping off passengers, he drives off, noticing two children, Sara and Seth sitting in the back seat of the cab. They tell him they need to go to a certain destination and are willing to pay all they have ($15,000) to get there. They lead him to a run down house in the middle of nowhere, the place where Bruno and the kids start being attacked by a "Siphon", a creature built to destroy a certain target in this case the children, They are next pursued by government agencies trying to retrieve the children for experiments. Finally, they are joined by Dr. Friedman (Carla Gugino) at the UFO Expo, who is familiar with outer space and travel, who finally helps them to get to their spaceship and be re-united with their relatives.
Personally, the movie didn't bring the action and humor I expected to get, having such a good cast. There were some scenes that I considered simply boring.
What did I like from this movie?
1. The effects and sound were really good in this movie. Especially the scene when the male kid leaves the cab and hits the truck, or when they see the universe while the kids show Dr. Friedman some information, or some explosion and fight moments.
2. Even though I consider this movie a bit boring, Dwayne Johnson was capable to bring not just a really good humor to the movie, but some action and quality to the whole plot.
What did I dislike from this movie?
1. The kids, especially the little girl, were actors. Let's be honest... "Jack Bruno this... Jack Bruno that...", so cold, stiff and not spontaneous. I didn't like these kids, I believe they coud have found better kids or young actors for these roles.
I would rate this movie with a 2/5
What did you like or dislike from this movie? What would you rate this movie?
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