REVIEW: Star Trek (The IMAX Experience)

MOVIE

Star Trek

CAST

Chris Pine,

Zachary Quinto

DIRECTOR

J.J Abrams

RATING

PG-13

RELEASE

May 8, 2009

STUDIO

Paramount Pictures

RUNNING TIME

2hrs 7mins

STARS
****

GRADE
A+

REVIEW:

For anyone who loves movies or is indeed a Trekkie, Star Trek is anything a person can get out of a movie. This could also be by far the best movie of the year! This all starts out when George Kirk tells his wife (who's in labor) to go into an escape pod without him. A few seconds before George dies, a baby boy is born and they name it James Tiberious Kirk. Even as a child, James is a rebellious boy. When he's 22 years old, he ends up getting in a bar fight. After the fight, Kirk meets Christopher Pike, who is the captian of Starfleet Academy. Kirk then accepts an offer of going their to become a captain in three years. 3 years later, Kirk is accused of cheating on a challenging test designed by Spock. Because of this, Kirk is suspended on Earth until further notice. Then, Kirk's friend Leonard McCoy give him a series of shots to help him get onto the ship. That's all I can tell you right now since if I keep explaining, then you would probably end up on Wikipedia if you know what I mean. This film was a brilliant piece of art. Only a movie with real talent, special effects and positive feedback would beat this rollar coaster ride. What made this film so genuine was the story line. This kind of story will take you into a different world. Also, the casting was a great choice for J.J. Abrams and Paramount. Everyone was right to love this movie and give it positive feedback. Plus, this movie belongs in IMAX. If I was president of IMAX, I would move Night At The Museum 2 to a September IMAX release. In the words of Spock, "Live long and Prosper."

PREVIEWS YOU MAY SEE (IN IMAX):

Transformers Revenge Of The Fallen

Harry Potter And The Half Blood Prince

Night At The Museum Battle Of The Smithsonian

REVIEW: X-Men Origins: Wolverine

MOVIE
X-Men Origins: Wolverine


CAST
Hugh Jackman, Liev Schreiber

RELEASE
May 1, 2009

RATING
PG-13

DIRECTOR
Gavin Hood

STUDIO
20th Century Fox

RUNNING TIME
1 hr 47 mins



STARS
**1/2

GRADE
B-


REVIEW:


This movie may have alot of special effects and awsome action, but it didn't quite live up to expectations. X-Men Origins: Wolverine is about the life and origin of James Howlett/Logan/Wolverine. In 1845, young James witnesses his father getting murdered by Victor Creed's father, Thomas Logan. James then grows boney claws out of his fists and ends up killing Thomas. In his last dying breath, Thomas says that he is his real father and Victor is his brother. Victor then runs into the woods with James saying they have to stick together. They then run away into a whole new adventure. After surviving the Civil War, both of the World Wars, and the Vietnam war, they meet General Stryker who says he's creating a special team of mutants. So, they join and meet people like Wade Wilson and John Wraith. After Victor attempts to kill an innocent person, Logan ditches the team and doesn't see them again for a while. 6 years later Logan has married Silver Fox, and is living a good life. One day, Stryker shows up and wants Logan to come back. Logan however, refuses saying he already has developed a new life and doesn't want to go back. Then the next day, Silver is driving on the road when Victor comes and kills Silver. To avenge his wife's death, Logan takes up Stryker's offer and becomes an indestructable mutant now calling himself Wolverine. This movie was terrific in special effects and action, but they just tried to make it the best movie possible. It was good at the beginning, but didn't have much value towards the end. Also, if you go see this movie, stay after the credits for a secret ending. CAUTION: you may see a ending involving either Wolverine or Deadpool (Wade Wilson) depending on which screen you're watching.









PREVIEWS YOU MAY SEE:

Night At The Museum Battle Of The Smithsonian
District 9
Ice Age Dawn Of The Dinosaurs
Funny People
Terminator Salvation
9
Transformers Revenge Of The Fallen

REVIEW: 17 Again

MOVIE
17 Again

CAST
Zac Efron,
Matthew Perry

RELEASE
April 17, 2009

RATING
PG-13

DIRECTOR
Burr Steers

STUDIO
New Line Cinema

RUNNING TIME
1hr 42mins





STARS
***1/2

GRADE
A


REVIEW:

Zac Efron, the teen heart throb from the High School Musical series isn't singing this time; he's audjusting his image as a real actor in this movie, called 17 Again. 17 Again is about a man named Mike O' Donnell, who in 1989 gave up a college scholorship and ended up marrying his high school sweetheart, Scarlet. 20 years later, he is 37 years old, his wife Scarlet kicked him out of the house, and his kids want nothing to do with their old man. After a little situation at work, he returns to his old high school where he meets an old looking manager, who asks him if he wished to do his life over again. Then, while he's driving to his best friend's apartment late that night (Mike is living their since Scarlet kicked him out of his house), he sees a man on the edge of the bridge he's driving on. He then goes to the edge of the bridge but doesn't see him. Mike then falls into the water, which is now swirling like a tornado. When he comes out, he has now transformed into his old 17 year old self. This movie is a delight joy to any teenager or parent. But be warned parents, there is some inappropriate thing in this movie, so think twise before taking your young child to this Zac Efron comedy. Otherwise, ENJOY IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

REVIEW: Hatching Pete

MOVIE
Hatching Pete

CAST
Jason Dolley, Mitchell Musso

RELEASE
April 24, 2009

RATING
TV-G

DIRECTOR
Stuart Gillard

STUDIO
Disney Channel Original Movies

RUNNING TIME
1hr 40 mins (including commercials)






GRADE
B+

STARS
***



REVIEW:

If you have seen Cory in the House and Hannah Montana, you'd know who the stars are of this delightful movie. Hatching Pete is about a shy teenager named Pete, who's best friend, named Cleatus is the school mascot. Unfourtunately, Cleatus is allergic to the head of the mascot. So, he needs Pete to fill in for him as the school mascot. Then, Pete does this favor and ends up doing amazing. Cleatus is then getting all of the attention at school since they thought he was still in the suit. This movie will give a good smile to the whole family. It'll be remembered to Disney Channel viewers for years from now.

REVIEW: Hannah Montana: The Movie

MOVIE
Hannah Montana: The Movie

CAST
Miley Cyrus, Billy Ray Cyrus

RELEASE
April 10, 2009

DIRECTOR
Peter Chelsom

STUDIO
Walt Disney Pictures

RUNNING TIME
1 hour 42 minutes





GRADE
A-



STARS
***1/2





REVIEW:

Get ready for the best movie of the year so far when everyone's favorite teen pop sensation comes to the big screen for the first (not including the concert movie) time. Miley Stewart has always had the best of both worlds with her alter-ego, Hannah Montana. But, after a series of incidents (including a shoe fight with Tyra Banks), her father decides that enough is enough. Miley thinks she's going to a fashion show in New York, but her father really takes her to her hometown in Tennessee. Then, her father says they'll be staying for 2 weeks to show Miley what she almost forgot. This movie is great for every girl in America. Mothers out there, if you didn't take your daughter to see it yet, TAKE HER IMEDIATELY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Trust a kid who knows the kid and the kid at heart.