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Grown Ups
Review: 2.0 Rated: PG
Some best friends stay friends forever and these group of guys are no exception.
Plot: Grown Ups is a 2010 American comedy film starring Adam Sandler, Kevin James, Chris Rock, David Spade and Rob Schneider. Rock, Schneider, Spade and Sandler (as well as co-star Tim Meadows) all joined the cast of Saturday Night Live in the 1990-91 season; other actors Colin Quinn, Maya Rudolph, and Norm MacDonald have also been SNL cast members. Sandler and Fred Wolf wrote the script andDennis Dugan directed. The film was produced by Sandler’s production company Happy Madison and was distributed by Columbia Pictures. Our story starts when the group of friends elementary school basketball coach passes away. The five childhood friends get together and spend the Fourth of July weekend together with each others families.
Did It Suck? I can’t say enough how disappointing this movie was. Even with a full cast of favorite comedy stars this movie drowns in the lake it was filmed beside. To quote ChrisVognar “Ever been around a group of friends who crack each other up while you stand to the side and scratch your head?” The movie does have some good laughs but not enough to spend it on a ticket. I’m going to stick my neck out and say Wait For The DVD because this movie sucked and boarders on Don’t Bother.
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- Dan Kersey
Harry Brown
Review: 3.5 Stars Rated: 14-A
If you have no one left and nothing to loose, and if your Harry Brown, it doesn’t mater how old you are, you can still bring the storm.
Plot: Harry Brown is a 2009 British vigilante crime thriller film directed by Daniel Barber and starring Michael Caine, Emily Mortimer, Jack O’Connell, and Liam Cunningham
The story follows Harry Brown, a widowed Northern Ireland veteran living on an Elephant and Castle housing estate that is rapidly descending into youth crime. Harry takes up violent methods to curb crime after a friend is murdered.
Did It Suck? This is one of those movies that has had only a little publicity and most people will know very little about it. Harry Brown is an impressive movie that digs deep into a lonely mans soul. A terrific performance by Caine and well directed. The movie is slow paced but always keeps you interested as to what is going on. The violence in this film hits the realism side of movie making and done for a reason. I felt I got my money’s worth however the big screen brings nothing to the movie and could be watched at home without loosing any effect. Most people will want to Wait For The DVD. Michael Caine fans will undoubtedly want to see this on the big screen.
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- 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
The Losers
Review: 4 Stars Rated: PG
Lock and load people. The Losers hit fast and hard and if your the target, your already dead.
A film adaptation of Vertigo and DC Comics‘ comic book series of the same name. Directed by Sylvain White, the film features an ensemble cast that includes Jeffrey Dean Morgan, Zoe Saldana and Chris Evans. (more here)
Plot: An elite Special Forces unit sent to the Bolivian jungle on a search and destroy mission. But the team—Clay, Jensen, Roque, Pooch and Cougar—soon find that they have become the target of a deadly double cross, instigated from the inside by a powerful enemy known only as Max.
Did It Suck? A very fun action movie that never lets up. Lots of action and explosions in this film; it’s one of those movies that you can sit back and watch with out any mental strain or yawning waiting for the good part. The movie moves along from one scene to the next while getting to know the characters without slowing the pace down. The story line is simple and easy to follow, it has a touch of comedy thrown in and some good-old bantering between the group of colleges. Most of the action sequence’s are up close and in your face, but nothing that impressive, however, it gets the job done because this movie doesn’t just rely on the action. Although there’s not much your going to miss if watch this on a smaller screen, and the movie seems a little low budget, I still feel I got my money’s worth on this ride so I’m going to say … Mostly Worth a Ticket.
-Dan Kersey
The Back-up Plan
Review: 2.5 Stars Rated: PG
High heels and pregnant has a new look in The Back-up Plan. Staring Jennifer Lopez and Alex” O’Loughlin.
Plot: After years of dating, Zoe (Jennifer Lopez) has decided waiting for the right one is taking too long. Determined to become a mother, she commits to a plan, makes an appointment and decides to go it alone. On the day of her artificial insemination, Zoe meets Stan (Alex O’Loughlin) – a man with real possibilities.
Did It Suck? For mothers or expecting mothers and couples this movie has some purpose. The chemistry between Lopez and O’Loughlin is very good and the film does have some funny moments as expected, however, the story is very dry and lacks the ability to keep the audience entertained. This movie is quite forgettable so Don’t Bother even renting it.
- Dan Kersey
Death at a Funeral
Review: 2 Stars Rated: 14A
It takes a funeral to get some families together and this one is no exception. Death at a funeral is a remake of the 2007 British film of the same name and stars a huge cast including: Chris Rock, Columbus Short, Martin Lawrence, Regina Hall, Loretta Devine, Tracy Morgan, Danny Glover, and more.
Plot: The film revolves around the funeral held in the family’s home for Aaron and Ryan’s father. Aaron’s family seems to look down on him because his younger brother Ryan is a successful writer, which Aaron wants to be but he has other responsibilities, and has yet to have his novel published. Aaron needs help paying for the cost of the funeral and is upset with Ryan because he is apparently unable to help, and yet, can afford to pay for two first class tickets for him and his toothbrush. Ongoing problems and inner feuds among family members continue to arise at this mourning leaving you wondering what else could go wrong.
Did It Suck? There is not a whole lot to write on this movie because it’s just one of those films that makes you wish you could get back that hour and a half of your life you wasted. The film does have some good funny parts, including some over the top OMG moments that make you lol (laugh out loud), but the rest of the movie just drags. The movie fails bigger than its cast and I feel it’s really not worth watching. Don’t Bother seeing this movie . Move along, move along, nothing to see here.
- Dan Kersey
The Bounty Hunter
Review: 2 Stars Rated: PG
It’s a game of ‘Cat and Mouse’ in The Bounty Hunter starring Jennifer Aniston and Gerard Butler.
Plot: Milo Boyd (Gerard Butler) is a bounty hunter who gets his dream job when he is assigned to track down his ex—wife for missing her court appearance. Nicole Hurly, the ex-wife played by Jennifer Aniston, is a feisty reporter willing to do anything to get a story including jumping bail. Milo thinks it’s going to be an easy job but Nicole gives him a good run for his money.
Did It Suck? Dog The Bounty Hunter might be something better to watch than to see this movie. There are not a lot of good things to say about this film as I was increasing disappointed as the movie went on. The only nice thing I can say about this move is that it was cute, more than anything else. It had some funny moments but the movie fell apart quickly and never recovered. Wait for the DVD; it won’t be long before it’s on the shelf, but keep in mind, it’s still barely worth renting.
-Dan Kersey
She’s Out of My League
Review: 3.5 Stars Rated: 14A
Love stories like Aladdin and Princess Jasmine, and Beauty and the Beast have nothing on She’s Out of My League. British film director Jim Field Smith and actors Alice Eve and Canadian born Jay Baruchel make us laugh in this romantic comedy.
Plot: The universe of relationships is out of sync and amazing things are happening to a guy named Kirk. Nice guys don’t finish last in this story as we find a beautiful woman wanting to date this under average guy. Kirk may be a little scrawny, a little plain, and somewhat of a pushover, but Molly is finding out he’s what she’s been looking for.
Did It Suck? I really enjoyed this movie because it didn’t try to be over ridiculous in trying to get a laugh. The characters portrayed as Kirk’s family and friends were slightly exaggerated but not overly done. The Director does a good job at knowing when to cut off the cheese and when to turn it up. This was a cute movie and it made me smile, laugh, and feel for our hero in his awkward moments. If you like to see comedies in the theater then it’s Worth a Ticket, but for everyone else Wait For The DVD.
- Dan Kersey
Green Zone
Review: 3.5 Stars Rated 14A
“Hide and go seek” and “Capture the flag” are good themes for this movie except that it’s one sided. The seekers can’t find the hidden and the flag hunters can’t capture a flag that’s not there. Green Zone is inspired by a non-fiction book written by journalist Rajiv Chandrasekaran. Green Zone stars Matt Damon and is directed by Paul Greengrass, who has worked with Damon on two of the three Bourne series films.
Plot: Chief Warrant Officer Roy Miller (Matt Damon) and his team of army inspectors are given missions to find weapons of mass destruction in the Iraqi desert. Moving around from one site to the next, the men search for deadly chemical agents but find nothing. Roy Miller is questioning the accuracy and the source of the intelligence he has been receiving. He is frustrated and is getting no where, his troops are placing themselves in constant danger, so Miller finds himself looking for answers elsewhere leading him to stumble upon a cover-up.
Did It Suck? The movie keeps moving along nicely and never really lets up. It has some good intense moments and good action sequences. The acting was ‘in your face’ and fluent, making it a “true to life” type movie. The shaky cam affect in some sequences was done well and not overly done. Over all this was a good war film but not the best. The political side to the story was actually interesting and Damon was quite good playing his role. For the most part I didn’t feel bad about paying full price to see it on the big screen, however, I’d Wait for the DVD.
- Dan Kersey
Brooklyn’s Finest
Review: 3.5 Stars Rated: R
Good cops, bad cops, undercover cops, rookie cops, and dead cops. Director Antoine Fuqua shoots his way through the dark side of police work in Brooklyn’s Finest. Starring: Richard Gere, Don Cheadle, Ethan Hawke, and Wesley Snipes (who, BTW, is back after a 5 year break).
Plot: Three New York police officers take us into their lives as we see them struggle against the streets of Brooklyn. Eddie (Gere) has seven days left until he retires; life and 22 years on the job has already killed him. Tango (Cheadle) is an undercover cop who wants his life back because he’s forgetting who the enemy is. Sal (Hawke) is a narcotics officer who needs money and is desperate to support his three kids and sick pregnant wife. He risks his job and life trying to pocket drug money after police raids.
Did It Suck? As expected this was a slow character driven movie. In saying that, all the actors played their parts incredibly well and this made it easy to connect with each of the different characters. The story line was a little loose, there wasn’t much of one until the end of the movie where all three cops end up in the same location. Not the best cop movie but over all it was a half decent film. Final verdict …. Not worth spending full price at the theater, Wait For The DVD.
- Dan Kersey
The Crazies
Review: 3 Stars Rated: R
Therapy and medication is not going to help these folks get better. A remake of the 1973 classic film by George A. Romero finds a way back to infect the big screen again.
Plot: A small farming town’s water supply is contaminated and causes irrational thinking and behavior among the community. We follow Sheriff David Dutton, his wife Judy, and deputy Russell Clank, as they try to escape this plagued town that the military is trying to lock down and contain. The Crazies stars Timothy Olyphant, Radha Mitchell, and Joe Anderson, and was directed by Breck Eisner.
Did It Suck? You are either going to like this film or view it as a waste of time. It’s a slow paced movie with a few good jump scenes and a little bit of that horror movie gore thrown in. It wasn’t too bad for a remake, but, the in between scenes really played out the drama role in the movie and it was a little boring. I think the main problem, for me, while watching this movie was the lack of intensity needed to keep you on the edge of your seat wondering what’s going to happen next. I did like the film but the big screen offers very little for this movie, Wait For The DVD.
- Dan Kersey
Shutter Island
Review: 4 Stars Rated: 14A
There’s no shortage of straitjackets on Shutter Island. It’s a cold, dark, damp tale brought to life based on a 2003 novel by Dennis Lehane, and directed by old timer, Martin C. Scorsese.
Plot: Leonardo DiCaprio is a Federal Marshal named Teddy Daniels, called to investigate a patients disappearance on Shutter Island. Teddy and his partner Chuck Aule (Mark Ruffalo) find out that this hospital for the criminally insane is more than what it appears.
A smart and interesting movie. I am happy to say that the trailers give nothing away to the mystery of the story. I was not that interested in going to see this film because DiCaprio is not my favourite actor but I was quite surprised at how much I really enjoyed it. There are good supporting roles by Ben Kingsley and Max von Sydow. The only critical thing I would have to say is this; the ending was drawn out a little too long even though I do understand why. Definitely Worth a Ticket
- Dan Kersey
Valentine’s Day
Review: 3 Stars Rated: PG-13
Ahhh, love is in the air, especially on Valentine’s Day where a bouquet of lovely film stars, hand picked, washed, and well dressed, can frolic around in this romantic comedy. Director Garry Marshall known for comedies and love stories gives us his look into Valentine’s Day.
Break-down: Love, romance, and heartbreak are all a part of this story that focuses on several people and their lives over the course of Valentine’s Day.
This movie has a big cast Including Julia Roberts, Ashton Kutcher, and Jamie Foxx but is, unfortunately a big let-down. This is not to say that I didn’t smile or laugh when watching Valentines Day, but it was far from any real comedy. In fact I’m not exactly sure what the main agenda was, or what the story was trying to bring to the audience. Take out the Valentine’s theme and the movie was really just a big Moorpark.
I liked the idea of this movie, following the different people around, it wasn’t hard to follow and worked well. However, it jumped around so much that you didn’t get to know the characters well enough to feel anything for them. No doubt it will be a good renter so Wait For The DVD.
- Dan Kersey
Dear John
Review: 2 Stars Rated: PG-13
Best-selling author Nicholas Sparks and director Lasse Hallström, who is better known for music videos, bring this love story to the big screen
Plot: on leave, John Tyree, a young soldier, meets a girl named Savannah on Spring break and they fall in love. John’s military career takes him away on many dangerous postings and the two love birds are only able to see each other sporadically. The two keep in touch by writing passionate letters to each other.
Dear John: The Notebook it is not. This film is an attempt to pull at your heart strings where the chemistry of the characters in the Notebook left you needing more. Unfortunately it fails. It leaves you feeling cold and confused, and was extremely typical. This movie also became overly sugar coated quickly so you’re better off to Wait for the DVD, it will make a suitable breakup movie to watch with your girlfriends !!!
-Nicole West-Blanchard
The Lovely Bones
Review: 3 Stars Rated: PG-13
The Lovely Bones, don’t let the strange name or the previews fool you in thinking this movie is a typical stalker/killer film. Peter Jackson directs this film based from the original novle by Alice Sebold
Take a trip beyond an ordinary murder movie into a story thats narrated by the murdered Suzy Salmon (Saoirse Ronan). Suzy is in the afterlife, somewhere between heaven and earth, she watches her family and her killer continue on with life. She is a restless spirit not ready to let go until she’s ready.
Visually stunning with incredible sound and camera artistry. Unfortunately I found the story lacking the intensity needed to balance it out. Most of the supporting characters including the killer had very little depth in which to feel anything for them. I did enjoy the film, though please note, I never read the book. The beautiful visual effects were well worth seeing on the big screen, but the rest was not enough to justify a ticket, Wait For The DVD , or maybe Don’t Bother seeing it at all.
- Dan Kersey
