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Archive for May, 2010
Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time
Review: 3.5 Stars Rated: PG
If you take; Aladdin and Indiana Jones, some Tomb Raider, National Treasure and lots of Parkour, mix them together you’d get Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time.
Plot: Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time is a 2010 fantasy–adventure film written by Jordan Mechner, Boaz Yakin, Doug Miro, and Carlo Bernard; directed by Mike Newell and produced by Jerry Bruckheimer. The film is loosely based on the 2003 video game of the same name, developed and released by Ubisoft Montreal.
We follow Dastan (Jake Gyllenhaal), a street urchin in the Persian Empire in the sixth century. After standing up to some royal guards, he is adopted by the king as his third son. The two older brothers are Tus (Richard Coyle) and Garsiv (Toby Kebbell). He grows up as part of the royal family and then finds himself on an adventure like no other… (more here)
Did It Suck? I really liked this movie despite all the negative reviews. This is a fun movie with lots of action, sword play, and Parkour. The acting was generally good throughout, though some of the dialog might have been a little goofy. It was a little tiresome watching the constant lovey-dovey eyes between the two main characters and some of the the comedy relief was really not needed. Overall this was a good movie and probably the best movie yet that has been based on a video game; definitely Worth a Ticket.
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- Dan Kersey
Shrek Forever After
Review: 3 Stars Rated: G
It’s a deal of a life time for Shrek and he’s going to take a trip back to when an Ogre can be an Ogre. Shrek Forever After casting voices include: Mike Myers, Eddie Murphy, Cameron Diaz, and Antonio Banderas
Plot: After challenging an evil dragon, rescuing a beautiful princess and saving your in—laws’ kingdom, what’s an ogre to do? Well, if you’re Shrek, you suddenly wind up a domesticated family man… (more here)
Did It Suck? Not my favorite Shrek by far. Shrek 4 does have some good laughs as to be expected, however, being the last movie in the series I was hoping for a better send-off. This is a good family movie and most Shrek fans will want to see this film. This movie in 3D is nothing special and ads nothing more than the price of the ticket. Wait For The DVD.
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- Dan Kersey
MacGruber
Review: 2.5 Stars Rated: 14-A
Revenge in the hands of MacGruber is a nasty story and if you’re the bad guy, I’d be worried.
MacGruber is a recurring sketch on the NBC television series Saturday Night Live, first appearing on the show in January 2007. .. (more here)
The cast includes: Will Forte, Val Kilmer, Kristen Wiig and Maya Rudolph.
Plot: Will Forte brings Saturday Night Live’s clueless soldier of fortune to the big screen in the action comedy MacGruber. In the 10 years since his fiancée was killed, special op MacGruber has sworn off a life of fighting crime with his bare hands. But when he learns that his country needs him to find a nuclear warhead that’s been stolen by his sworn enemy, Dieter Von Cunth (Val Kilmer), MacGruber figures he’s the only one tough enough for the job. more here
Did It Suck? I’m not going to make this a long review because it’s really not worth my time. MacGruber has a few genuinely funny parts, but for the most part it pushed the toilet humor envelope too far in trying to get a laugh. I found myself laughing at the stupidity rather than laughing because it was supposed to be funny. Don’t get me wrong, far-fetched reality and toilet humor comedies have their place, but MacGruber just doesn’t have my vote as a good comedy. MacGruber’s Saturday Night Live fans will probably want to see this film, however I encourage you to Wait For The DVD.
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- Paul Holmes
Robin Hood
Review: 3.5 Stars Rated: 14-A
A bow and arrow is a good weapon of choice for a soldier in 1199 and Robin Longstride (Russel Crowe) is one of those soldiers. Robin Hood is directed by Ridley Scott telling a story before the legend of Robin Hood begins. The cast also includes Cate Blanchett, Max von Sydow and William Hurt. See full cast here
Plot: It is late 12th century England and Robin Longstride (Russell Crowe) is a common archer in the Third Crusade. Following the death of Richard the Lionheart in battle, Robin and three other common soldiers attempt to return to their homeland, having spent ten years fighting abroad. -More
Did it Suck? I was expecting something different from this film but it was an unexpected surprise. This movie is like a history story of the beginnings of the legend of Robin Hood.
The bigger battle sequences were good for the most part however the camera angles were up close and shaky to add effect, but, it really seemed to take away from the battle and the ability to see the full scale of what was going on. The main story is easy to follow but the inner stories are a little obscure and don’t really explain themselves. Overall the movie was really good and I was happy to pay to see it on the big screen. If you’re looking to go see an epic adventure with Robin (action) Hood you will be disappointed. This is an interesting film with depth surrounding a legends beginnings. Worth a Ticket but it will also be a Great Renter as there is nothing you will miss seeing it on a smaller screen.
- Dan Kersey
Iron Man 2
Review: 4 Stars Rated: PG
Iron Man is back in this highly anticipated sequel. Robert Downey Jr., Don Cheadle, Mickey Rourke and Gwyneth Paltrow star in Iron Man 2
Plot: It is the sequel to 2008′s Iron Man, and the second film in the planned trilogy, all of which are, or will be, directed by Jon Favreau. The first Iron Man finished off with Stark (Robert Downey Jr) revealing his identity as the “Iron Man”. Currently… Stark is now resisting calls by the United States Government to hand over the technology. The Villain Ivan Vanko (Mickey Rourke) has duplicated the technology and has built weapons of his own.
Did It Suck? Back in 2008 Iron Man set the bar for Super Hero movies. Iron Man 2 is fantastic and is an excellent follow-up to the first movie, however, it still sits in the shadow of the first one. Iron Man 2 is a fast paced action adventure Super Hero flick that never lets up, at all. The movie is like the Energizer Bunny, it never stops moving, the film keeps you from wanting a bathroom break because you just might miss something.
Iron Man 2 is more story then action, however, it never gets dull. I would have liked to have seen the movie spread out a little better with more action sequences. I also felt there were a few stupid director decisions in some of the scenes but they didn’t take away from the movie as a whole. Over all it was a very good sequel and a most excellent movie. Worth a Ticket in my book.
- Dan Kersey
Nightmare on Elm Street
Review: 3 Stars Rated: R
Let the Nightmares begin, again, Freddy’s back in an all new remake of the original 1984 horror classic film. Jackie Earle Haley plays Freddy Krueger, a villain that hunts you in your dreams.
Plot: A group of teenagers share a common problem; they are all being stalked by Freddy Krueger, a killer who hunts them in their dreams. As long as they stay awake, they can protect one another,but, there is no escape from there nightmare killer if they fall asleep, and we all know you have to sleep eventually.
Did It Suck? As far as the acting goes in this movie, it’s quite good, and Jackie was an excellent pick to play the part of Freddy. The special effects during the dream sequences were not bad and got the job done. Not much of a scary movie as far as I expected this movie to be. Some good gore moments but highly predictable and boring, I might have jumped once. I’m thinking this film should have been labeled a drama with frightening scenes and gore. It was interesting to get a little better perspective into the background of our nightmare stalking foe, but this movie falls short. It’s still worth a watch but only because it’s Freddy, save your money and Wait For The DVD.
- Dan Kersey
