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Movie Review: The Ugly Truth

Saturday, August 15, 2009 0 comments

Synopsis: Abby Richter is a romantically challenged morning show producer whose search for Mr. Perfect has left her hopelessly single. She's in for a rude awakening when her bosses team her with Mike Chadway, a hardcore TV personality who promises to spill the ugly truth on what makes men and women tick.

Starring: Katherine Heigl, Gerard Butler, Eric Winter, John Michael Higgins, Nick Searcy
Directed by: Robert Luketic
U.S. Rating: R

Well, I didn't plan to go and watch this movie this last weekend. I initially planned to go and watch Infamous Basterds. My wife got to choose the movie we went to watch, so you know which movie she would choose! Even though we finally watched a girly movie, it was a funny and really entertaining movie. I really liked the plot, especially Gerard Butler's role, the macho man who doesn't care about what people think about him. I think Katherine Heigl is ok as an actress, nothing special or different from other actresses, but at least I can say that she looked good and did a good job in this movie. It was a good plot, with som really funny situations and scenes, as well as some good romantic moments. A good recommendation for couples who want to enjoy a romantic/comedy movie.

What did I like from this movie?

1. The situation with the panties and the sexual toy, a really funny scene
2. The first shows with the new anchor (Gerard Butler) and his controversial conversations and women's fight

What did I dislike from this movie?

1. The scene when they're having a discussion while they're in the globe, it was so obvious that was a fake scenario that really made it look bad

I would rate this movie with a 3/5


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Synopsis: A random wrong number on his cell phone sends a young man into a high-stakes race against time to save a woman’s life. With no knowledge of Jessica Martin other than her hushed, panicked voice on the other end of the tenuous cell phone connection, Ryan is quickly thrown into a world of deception and murder on his frantic search to find and save her.

Starring: Kim Basinger, Chris Evans, William H. Macy, Jason Statham, Dat Phan
Directed by: David Richard Ellis
U.S. Rating: PG-13

I really enjoyed this movie and its plot. A random call brings a complete race against the clock to save a woman's life after being kidnapped. It's a plot that offers some really good action and drama situations, as well as some funny scenes. I'd recommend the movie. I've watched a few times and never get tired of it.

What did I like from this movie?

1. The situation with the phone charger at the Cell Phone Expo
2. The moment when he gets the Porsche after getting the call mixed between lines

What did I dislike from this movie?

1. Kim Basinger SUCKED in this movie. She seemed so fake in her role, didn't like her work in this movie.
2. The Ricky Martin situation at the school, so dumb!

I would rate this movie with a 3/5


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Synopsis: Sean Boswell is an outsider who attempts to define himself as a hot-headed, underdog street racer. Although racing provides a temporary escape from an unhappy home and the superficial world around him, it has also made Sean unpopular with the local authorities. To avoid jail time, Sean is sent to live with his gruff, estranged father, a career military-man stationed in Tokyo. Now officially a gaijin (outsider), Sean feels even more shut out in a land of foreign customs and codes of honor. But it doesn't take long for him to find some action when a fellow American buddy, Twinkie, introduces him to the underground world of drift racing. Sean's simple drag racing gets replaced by a rubber-burning, automotive art form with an exhilarating balance of speeding and gliding through a heart-stopping course of hairpin turns and switchbacks. On his first time out drifting, Sean unknowingly takes on D.K., the "Drift King," a local champ with ties to the Japanese crime machine Yakuza. Sean's loss comes at a high price tag when he's forced to work off the debt under the thumb of ex-pat, Han. Han soon welcomes Sean into this family of misfits and introduces him to the real principles of drifting. But when Sean falls for D.K.'s girlfriend, Neela, an explosive series of events is set into motion, climaxing with a high stakes face off.

Starring: Lucas Black, Shad 'Bow Wow' Gregory Moss, Nathalie Kelley, Sung Kang, Jason Tobin
Directed by: Justin Lin
U.S. Rating: PG-13

Another sequel with a plot full of hot cars, street and drift racing. I wasn't really motivated to go and watch this new sequel, due to the cast. For all the Fast and the Furious saga fans, we all know that these movies need Paul Walker and Vin Diesel in it to make it real. Even though, Vin Diesel appears in this movie during the last 30 seconds, it was not the same. I liked the plot, it was interesting, even though, I didn't feel any chemistry with the main role. No matter what, it was an entertaining movie, not as good as the two previous movies, but at least helped people to tie nods with the most recent movie recently released in the movie theaters.

What did I like from this movie?

1. All the stunts and drifting racing scenes

What did I dislike from this movie?

1. As I said, didn't like the guy playing the main role in this movie, I didn't feel the charisma needed, maybe because I compared him with Pal Walker's roles in the two previous movies

I would rate this movie with a 3/5


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Synopsis: Two South Miami cops, Mike Lowrey, a wild bachelor and Marcus Burnett, a family man, must find $100 million in stolen heroin before their department is shut down. In a race against time, detectives Burnett and Lowrey track a master thief into the Miami underworld, dodging bullets and bad guys along the way. A sexy witness can identify the thief, but when she calls the station, she'll only talk to Lowry--and he's not around. Acting quickly, Burnett impersonates his partner to take the call, but there's only one catch: He has to pretend to be Lowrey for the duration of the case or risk losing her trust. Now, between shoot-outs and car chases, married man Burnett has to stick close to their only eye witness while playboy Lowrey goes home to his partner's wife and kids, maintaining the charade until the case is solved.

Starring: Martin Lawrence, Will Smith, Téa Leoni, Theresa Randle, Tcheky Karyo
Directed by: Michael Bay, Ken Bates
U.S. Rating: R

Bad Boys is the kind of action movies I like. Will Smith and Martin Lawrence make the perfect couple to bring action and comedy in just one great plot. These two cops from the Miami Police Departments are more than just companions and co-workers, they're brothers and stand up for each other. The problem is that because of their friendship and professional relationship, they get into some bizarre situations, bringing some unexpected situations that will let you enjoy your movie and have a great time.

What did I like from this movie?

1. The final scene when the Porsche and Corvette are racing at the airport, great cars!
2. The scene at the house in the white neighborhood, when they enter in this house and find the dead guy
3. The scene when they're driving the truck full of inflammable liquid, the explosions, the TV cameras and Martin Lawrence finds out that he's not in another city as he said

What did I dislike from this movie?

1. I really like Téa Leoni, she looks great in this movie, but she seems too slow in this movie. I mean, while the two guys are all about comedy and action, she's not in tune with them

I would rate this movie with a 3/5


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Synopsis: As a baby, Buddy crawls into Santa's toy bag and is whisked off to the North Pole, where he is raised as an elf. A misfit who grows to be three times the size of his elf family, Buddy ultimately heads to his birthplace of New York City to seek out his roots. Unfortunately, they turn out to be a "Scrooge"-like father and a cynical ten-year-old stepbrother who doesn't believe in Santa. Worst of all, everyone seems to have forgotten the true meaning of Christmas. But using his simple elf ways, Buddy sets out to single-handedly win over his family and save Christmas in New York, hoping to at last find his true place in the world.

Starring: Will Ferrell, James Caan, Zooey Deschanel, Bob Newhart, Ed Asner
Directed by: Jon Favreau
U.S. Rating: PG

Funny movie! It has become in a classic for every Christmas. My wife makes me crazy every single Christmas just because she wants to watch this movie almost every single day! Well, it's a really funny Christmas movie for all the family members. Will Ferrell plays as the human raised by Santa and he's being treated as an elf, even though, everything shows him that something is wrong with him, since he's different from any other elf, starting with his height! He decides to go to New York City and meet his real father, who doesn't remember him and is too busy to pay attention to his visit. A really funny plot.

What did I like from this movie?

1. Every single scene when he tries to contact his dad
2. The funniest scene, when he calls elf the famous writer (who's a midget)
3. The moment when his dad takes him to work in the mailing room and he turns the room into a big party

What did I dislike from this movie?

1. Well, it's a Christmas funny movie so, I could say that it has everything needed for a good laugh with your family at home

I would rate this movie with a 4/5


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Synopsis: Miami narcotics detectives Mike Lowrey and Marcus Burnett become part of a high-tech task force assigned to stem the flood of designer ecstasy into Miami. They unwittingly uncover a deadly conspiracy involving a ruthless drug lord who is determined to expand his empire and take control of the city's burgeoning narcotics trade, killing anyone who stands in his way. To make matters worse, Marcus' beautiful sister Syd, an undercover DEA agent, gets caught in the crossfire, forcing our heroes to the edge of the law. The assignment takes on further complications when romantic sparks start to fly between Mike and Syd, driving her overly protective brother completely around the bend. But Marcus and Mike must overcome their differences to bring down Tapia. And when Syd's cover is jeopardized, it's up to the Bad Boys to rescue her.

Starring: Martin Lawrence, Will Smith, Jordi MollĂ , Gabrielle Union, Peter Stormare
Directed by: Michael Bay
U.S. Rating: R

I expected this sequel for years! This new plot was loaded with great effects and amazing action scenes, as well as some really funny situations. If you haven't watched this movie, you're missing a hell of an action-comedy movie. Martin Lawrence and Will Smith bring a new sequel loaded with new situations about their friendship and professional relationship, mixed with some other bizarre situations in their personal lives as well as the case they're working on. Definitely a MUST, if you haven't watched it yet.

What did I like from this movie?

1. The first scene when Martin Lawrence is shot in his butt
2. The scene with the Jamaican guys, really nice camera effects while they're shooting at these guys
3. The car persecution with the Ferrari, explosions, accidents, TV cameras, etc.
4. The moment when Martin Lawrence has to check the dead bodies and find the chick with big boobs and then gets drugged. Closing with the moment when they're at their boss' house and they have to get him in the shower after doing some really weird stuff
5. All the action scene in Cuba

What did I dislike from this movie?

That I haven't heard about a new sequel!

I would rate this movie with a 3/5


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Movie Review: Be Cool

Tuesday, August 11, 2009 0 comments

Synopsis: Streetwise mobster-turned-movie producer Chili Palmer is back, but this time Chili has abandoned the fickle movie industry and veered into the music business, tangling with Russian mobsters and gangsta rappers and taking a talented, feisty young singer named Linda Moon under his wing. From the recording studio to an Aerosmith concert to the MTV Music Awards, he manipulates events to watch them play out the Chili way, using his signature blend of wiseguy skills and negotiation tactics. It's a dangerous business, and everyone's looking for their next big hit.

Starring: John Travolta, Uma Thurman, Vince Vaughn, Cedric The Entertainer, Andre 'Andre 3000' Benjamin, Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson
Directed by: F. Gary Gray
U.S. Rating: PG-13

Such a really entertaining cast and plot. This sequel from the movie Get Shorty, brings a new whole different view of show business, when Chili Palmer, after being a loanshark in Miami and being involved in the movie business in Los Angeles, moves on and jumps into the music business because he wants to escape from the bureaucracy faced in the movie business. This time, Chili is the manager on Linda Moon, a girl with a super voice and talent, the girl that will bring millions to everyone involved, and everyone wants a piece of it! Russians, rap gangstas, music producers, hit men, even Aerosmith will get involved in such a hilarious plot where everything and anything could happen. I totally recommend it for a good laugh.

What did I like from this movie?

1. Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson, one of the funniest characters in this plot. A strong bodyguard who wants to be an actor and as far as we know... is gay! The Rock plays such a hilarious role in this movie. I totally laughed when he's trying his red boots on
2. Vince Vaughn, the white boy that thinks that is black! really funny
3. Cedric the Entertainer, the Rap Mogul, a high educated man, and his Rap Gangstas
4. The Russian mafia and the hit men, really funny moments with these guys

What did I dislike from this movie?

1. They could have leave a lead for a sequel in the future

I would rate this movie with a 4/5


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Synopsis: Celebrity photographer Connor Mead loves freedom, fun and women... in that order. A committed bachelor who thinks nothing of breaking up with multiple women on a conference call, Connor's mockery of romance proves a real buzz-kill for his kid brother, Paul, and a houseful of well wishers on the eve of Paul's wedding. Just when it looks like Connor may single-handedly ruin the wedding, he is visited by the ghosts of his former jilted girlfriends, who take him on a revealing and hilarious odyssey through his failed relationships--past, present and future. Together they attempt to find out what turned Connor into such an insensitive jerk and whether there is still hope for him to find true love...or if he really is the lost cause everyone thinks he is.

Starring: Matthew McConaughey, Jennifer Garner, Breckin Meyer, Lacey Chabert, Robert Forster
Directed by: Mark Waters
U.S. Rating: PG-13

I like Matthew McConaughey movies, for example, Two for the money, We are Marshall, Sahara, etc. I also like Jennifer Garner, I not just believe she's a beautiful but talented actress. The thing is that I REALLY don't know what they were thinking when they were making this movie. The plot has some good moments, expressing some interesting and relevant messages about true love, loyalty, friendship and respect, but it seemed to be so cheesy, so girlish that it turned into such a boring and cheap movie. McConaughey, in one of his best roles, "a Casanova" tries in so many different scenes so hard to be too funny. Anyway, I consider this movie can be watched on any Sunday afternoon at home, when you have nothing important to do and want to chill and cuddle with your partner.

What did I like from this movie?

1. The message about the importance of true love and friendship, loyalty and respect offered by the plot.
2. There were actually some few really funny scenes, which gave some energy to the movie, for example, when Connor has to get his brother's fiancee back and he's got the old Cadillac with no safe belt, or the moments when the young Connor was being taught by his uncle about the art of hitting on women.
3. I really liked the "Sergeant", brought some funny moments to the movie

What did I dislike from this movie?

1. As I commented before, I believe McConaughey tried so hard to be funny in some scenes and didn't look natural.
2. The set for some scenes really sucked, for example, the moment when he's being introduced to all his past by the first ghost and they get to some rooms (the dance ballroom, etc), the set looked really cheap.

I would rate this movie with a 2/5


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Synopsis: Frank Martin is the best in the business. The ex-Special Forces operative hires himself out as a mercenary "transporter" who moves goods--human or otherwise. Very simple, he delivers, no questions asked. Frank has relocated from the French Mediterranean to Miami, Florida, where as a favor to a friend, Frank is driving for the wealthy Billings family. There's very little that can surprise The Transporter, but young Jack Billings has done just that; Frank has unexpectedly bonded with Jack, age 6, who he drives to and from school. But when Jack is kidnapped, Frank must use his battle-tested combat skills to retrieve the boy and thwart the kidnappers' master plan to release a virus that will kill anyone with whom it comes in contact.

Starring: Jason Statham, Amber Valletta, Kate Nauta, Matthew Modine, Jason Flemyng
Directed by: Louis Leterrier
U.S. Rating: PG-13

Frank Martin, the transporter with three simple rules: His clients must give him exact dimensions and weight of the transport, never provide any names, and he will promise never to look inside the package. In this sequel, Frank is back in action, this time in Miami, Florida, providing his professional driving services for the wealthy Billings family. His main job is to drive their son Jack, age 6, who is kidnapped. The battle to recover "the package" (the kid) provides the perfect action scenes for fast cars, martial arts and some, persecutions and explosions.

What did I like from this movie?

1. Definitely the cars is one of the best distinctive details in all the Transporter. movies This time, the Audi A8 and a Lamborghini are the cars driven by Frank.
2. The martial arts and fight scenes are really entertaining, another distinctive detail in all the Transporter movies.
3. The bad girl with the two semiautomatic guns, really entertaining.
4. I believe this sequel offered a better plot, since the first part got really boring after the second half of the movie. This one, even though is a pretty standard action movie, offered a more balanced and mixed plot (action/thriller/few drama).

What did I dislike from this movie?

1. I really dislike the exaggerated scenes like the moment when he drives the Audi through the Bahia and jumps and turns the car in the air and releases the bomb placed behind the car with a crane.
2. The moment when he jumps with the Audi from one building to another one and stops right next to the border.
3. The moment when he's folling one of the bad guys and jumps with a jet sky from the water to the road and drives with it for a long distance.

I would rate this movie with a 3/5


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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


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