REVIEW: Grown Ups

MOVIE
Grown Ups

CAST
Adam Sandler, Kevin James,
Chris Rock, David Spade,
Rob Schneider

RATING
PG-13

RELEASE
June 25, 2010

DIRECTOR
Dennis Dugan

STUDIO
Columbia Pictures

RUNNING TIME
1 hour 50 minutes




GRADE
A+





STARS
****








REVIEW:

Adam Sandler, who's had his share of starring flops in the pass few years, he finally gets the perfect comedy with the help of some of his friends, like Kevin James and Chris Rock. After hearing about the passing of their coach whom they won his only championship before, five friends, along with their families rent a lake house for the Fourth Of July weekend to celebrate their lives. Going into it, I knew it was going to make me laugh but I still had low expectations. But I still wanted to go anyway, since this was a free screening of it a few days before it's release date. The theater was packed and the audience was ready to laugh. After seeing this, all I can say is that this is the funniest movie people will see ALL summer, with its only competition for this position is Steve Carell's Dinner For Schmucks and Will Ferrell's The Other Guys. I know this position is a little bizarre for a Sandler flick, but I laughed so hard that I laughed, cried, and nearly choked at the same time. This movie has so many sexual, breast feeding, and fart jokes that I couldn't care less about how many were there, just that every single one was so funny. also, there was no character that was the funniest because every character had several parts that made them stand out over the others in that scene. But if I do have to have favorite actors in this movie, it has to be a direct tie with Rob Schneider and David Spade. (SPOILER AND PG-13 LANGUAGE, If you can call it that) Another group of funny characters werethe eldest sons of Adam Sandler and Chris Rock, who constantly kept checking out Rob Schneider's hot daughters, hence calling the kids perverted and giving them props for having great taste in women. (END) I do also want to point out that I felt a little uncomfortable seeing my little sister, who's 9 by the way watching this. But I do want to point out that this Sandler comic fest is drowned with sexual content that's not appropriate for kids under 12. But if you're looking for a load of summer hilarity with some of comedy's funniest modern men, then take your chances on Adam Sandler's summer hit, Grown Ups.




PREVIEW YOU MAY (YOU WILL) SEE:

The Other Guys

REVIEW: Toy Story 3 (2D)

MOVIE
Toy Story 3

CAST
Tom Hanks, Tim Allen

RATING
G

RELEASE
June 18, 2010

DIRECTOR

Lee Unkrich

STUDIO(S)
Walt Disney Pictures,

PIXAR Animation Studios

RUNNING TIME
1 hour 43 minutes

GRADE
A+1/2

STARS
****1/2

REVIEW:

Well, it's finally here! The long awaited third installment of the Toy Story series. And of course, it's AMAZING! How amazing exactly is too much amazing exactly? Well, read the rest of the review and I will try to keep it as spoiler free as possible. This installment takes place about 10 years after the second Toy Story film, and Andy, the toy's owner is heading off to college. So what happens exactly? Woody, Buzz, and the remaining toys get sent off to Sunnyside Day Care Center. At the day center, they meet many new toys like Lots O Huggin Bear, (Lotso for short) and Ken, Barbie's soul mate that hasn't met a Barbie ever. But as the toys are at the Day Care, they realize that everything is not what it seems. So, the toys are trying to bust out of the Day Care, even though they stumble upon a few problems. Even though I knew this movie was going to be good, I didn't realize it was going to be Flawless and Amazing! This movie exceeded my expectations by 500 miles and almost sent me flying to the moon. I'd guess that other critics wouldn't think it's as good as I think it is going over my rating limit, but it's still a treat to watch, whether it's in 3D or 2D. I saw this, as I've probably mentioned before, at the first public screening of the finished product back in mid May. The excitement filled the theater when the screen beamed the Walt Disney Pictures logo and flowed into an exciting movie that will probably become THE sure fire Oscar winner this year. What made this movie fun to see was the eye candy characters like Lots Of Huggin Bear and Peas In A Pod. (See Toy Story 3 website for more pictures of the movie's new characters) Watch Lotso's fur while you're watching the movie, because, even though it's animated, it looks very very realistic. Also, this PIXAR flick has so much more comedy than the other movies in the past, mainly with the scenes involving Barbie and Ken. I would also like to point out that, even though this movie is rated G, this movie can be very intense and emotional for younger viewers, but that shouldn't get in the way of you enjoying it. Also, along with all other PIXAR films, this one has a great lesson and message cemented into its story. But this movie has the most touching and important lesson any PIXAR movie has had ever since the original Toy Story hit theaters back in 1995. I can't say the lesson now, because I don't want to spoil anything for anyone who wants to see this. But, when the movie turns a month in theaters, check the review again and the message will be included in this review instead of these two sentences. Also, I believe that (SPOILER) this movie marks the end of a beautiful trilogy that went on and touched the hearts of many audiences for over a decade. (END) So I say, thank you, Lee Unkrich, John Lassetter, and the rest of the team that made Toy Story such a great series to watch. So, if you enjoy to watch PIXAR, Disney, or any kind of movie, feast your eyes on THE BEST MOVIE OF THE YEAR SO FAR and THE BEST ANIMATED MOVIE OF THE YEAR with Walt Disney Pictures and Pixar Animation Studios' Toy Story 3.

PREVIEWS YOU MAY SEE (In 3D):


Despicable Me

The Sorcerer's Apprentice

Legend Of The Guardians

Tangled

The Smurfs Movie

REVIEW: Day & Night (2D)

SHORT FILM
Day & Night

RATING
G

RELEASE
June 18, 2010 (With Toy Story 3)

DIRECTOR
Teddy Newton

STUDIO
PIXAR Animation Studios

RUNNING TIME
5 minutes 57 seconds




GRADE
A+




STARS
****












REVIEW:

Since this is a SHORT movie, I'm going to make this a SHORT review. What happens when Day and Night meet. A whole lot of funny will happen that will entertain kids and adults alike. Like I said, this short film is very entertaining. It's very fun to watch 2D characters with 3D images inside their bodies to create the Day & Night illusion for the audience. Although you probably not going to have a choice to see this if you don't want to if you see Toy Story 3, this is a must see short film that will at least get nominated for an Oscar this coming year. So, you know Day & Night because you live in it. But you've never seen anything like this short before, which will let you see Day & Night in a whole new way, so see Day & Night with Toy Story 3 and enjoy it, even though you already will by the time you see the first character on the screen.

PIXAR TOP 10: #1 Toy Story 2

This movie is, in my opinion, the best PIXAR movie they made, and the BEST animated movie I have ever seen by far! Toy Story 2 reunites audiences with Woody, Buzz, and the rest of the gang in a thrilling adventure that involves Woody being stolen by a greedy salesman. While the toys are going to rescue him, Woody finds out that he was the star of his own TV show back in the 1950s, but was cancelled due to the popularity of spacemen emerging. Now Woody must decide if he should go back to his real home or stay with his historical friends. This rare sequel that exceeds its preceeder is both funny and heartwarming. The funniest parts involve (SPOILER) the Buzz Lightyear that goes with the toys when the toys think he's the real Buzz when in fact, he's just another Buzz Lightyear action figure that thought the real Buzz was a slave to Emporer Zurg, Buzz's arch enemy. (END) This movie also teaches us that we're all going to grow up someday and with our toys, we have to make the time last before we go to college or get married and have kids. Not much else is to say about this except for the fact is one of the best sequels ever made. If you haven't I'd recommend you watching Toy Story & Toy Story 2 before seeing Toy Story 3, because A.) the story will make more sense and B.) They're very fun and entertaining to watch. So, watch the rare sequel that's better than the original, which in this case, is Toy Story 2.

GRADE
A+

That's the end of my PIXAR top 10. Thank you all for checking back every week to see my countdown. Enjoy your summer, check back for new reviews every week, and don't forget to see Toy Story 3!

REVIEW: Gremlins

MOVIE
Gremlins

CAST
Zach Galligan, Phobe Cates

RATING
PG

RELEASE
June 8, 1984

DIRECTOR
Joe Dante

STUDIO
Warner Bros. Pictures

RUNNING TIME
1 hour 46 minutes

GRADE
A+

STARS
***3/4

REVIEW:

Back in 1984, Steven Spielberg directed Indiana Jones And The Temple Of Doom, and financed a movie called Gremlins. These two movie became the main cause for the PG-13 rating. In this, I could see why, but what some people didn't see under the heavy violence is a smart, funny movie that can be watched over and over again. Billy Peltzer lives with his parents, despite being done with school and works at the bank to provide money for his family. One night for Christmas, Billy's father brings home a mysterious creature called a mogwai that he calls Gizmo. The catch is, there are three important rules to remember with a mogwai; keep it away from bright light, especially sunlight, which can kill the Mogwai, never get the Mogwai wet, and to never feed it after midnight. Unfortunately, when all of these rules are inded broken, all hell will break loose as Billy has very little time to stop these creatures until all of man-kind is nearly extinct. This movie has the rare title of being a good horror-comedy. But mostly, it's just a plain funny movie. Howie Mandel voiced Gizmo, the main Gremlin and was absolutely terrific doing it. Plus, this movie did have a few scary moments, one including an evil gremlin and a microwave. I would also like to point out that even though this movie is PG, you should know that this movie caused PG-13 to happen, mainly because this film can get very dark at parts. So I wouldn't recommend this movie to children, even if they want to see it because of Gizmo's cute appearance on the DVD/Blu-Ray cover. But overall, if you enjoy comedies from Steven Spielberg with elements of horror in it, then go out and rent Steven Spielberg's Gremlins.