REVIEW: Year One

MOVIE

Year One

CAST
Jack Black,

Michael Cera

RATING
PG-13

RELEASE
June 19, 2009

DIRECTOR
Harold Ramis

STUDIO
Columbia Pictures

RUNNING TIME
1 hour 39 minutes

GRADE
A-

STARS
***1/4

REVIEW:

If your looking for raunchy comedies filled with religious facts, cavemen, and strange settings, then Year One is your movie. Year One tells the story of two lazy hunters who get kicked out of there village after breaking one of the most important laws in there tribe. Now, they must discover the world that they never knew and have each others backs if one gets into some serious trouble. This movie was surprisingly funny as it did have its good moments and its bad moments. It's not something to rush out to rent or buy, but it is worth to watch with a couple of friends. Also, this film did have some things that really happened according to the Bible or Torah if any of you guys go to Synagogue or Church. But anyway, if there's nothing at redbox or Blockbuster for you to get, rent this one 'cause it'll give you a few laughs to share with your friends and some bottles of beer.

REVIEW: Fantastic Mr. Fox

MOVIE
Fantastic Mr. Fox

CAST
George Clooney, Meryl Streep

RELEASE
November 25, 2009

RATING
PG

DIRECTOR
Wes Anderson

STUDIO(S)
20th Century Fox,
Indian Paintbrush,
Regency Enterprises

RUNNING TIME
1 hour 28 minutes




GRADE
A+





STARS
****






REVIEW:



Fantastic Mr. Fox is a well done, brilliant film that really is quote on quote, "Fantastic." This film is about a married fox with a loving family that must save his friends, his wife, his son, and his nephew from three nasty farmers that he steals food from. This movie was by far the best animated film of the year, surpassing Cloudy With A Chance Of Meatballs and the Pixar smash, Up. What made it brilliant was how it was done. The stop motion in this film makes it look almost as if it really was happening in the real world. And I love how director Wes Anderson, who directed films like The Royal Tenenbaums and The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou has outdone himself as this is his first animated film. Also, the voices of such characters such as Mr. Fox, played by academy award winner George Clooney and the Badger, played by funnyman Bill Murray fit perfectly into this film. This film also proves that not even Pixar can be the best at animation. Kudos to you, Fox. You guys made a smart move distributing this movie. Yes, this film won't be that sucessful, but whoever gets to see this will absolutely love it. Plus, this film does have changes from the Roald Dahl book, but the movie is still loveable and I bet Roald Dahl would've loved how Wes Anderson brought one of his creations to life. But anyway, you should see Fantastic Mr. Fox anyway possibe. I can absolutly assure you that you will be surprised by how much you will like this movie. As it is said in the title, Fantastic Mr. Fox really is quote on quote "Fantastic."






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REVIEW: The Blind Side

MOVIE
The Blind Side

CAST
Sandra Bullock,
Quinton Aaron

RELEASE
November 20, 2009

RATING
PG-13

DIRECTOR
John Lee Hancock

STUDIO
Warner Bros. Pictures

RUNNING TIME
2 hours 6 minutes

GRADE
A+




STARS
***3/4





REVIEW:

If you enjoy sports dramas filled with action and light hearted comedy, The Blind Side is the perfect film for you. The Blind Side tells the extraordinary true story about a homeless black boy named Michael Oher, who is taken in by Leigh Anne Tuohy and her husband, Sean, who change his life forever. With help from his new family, his coach, and his teachers, Michael realizes his potential to become an educated student and a football star. This movie was even better than I expected it to be. Director John Lee Hancock, who directed The Rookie and the 2004 flop The Alamo really makes on of the best films of the year. It is also somewhat hard to believe that this is a true story. Sandra Bullock makes one of the best performances of her career as Mike's adoptive mother. Also, Quinton Aaron, who plays Michael Oher is the perfect choice for the role he played. This movie also is the feel good film of the holiday season. It keeps a smile stapled onto your face for the duration of the movie. Anyway, this isn't a movie that has to be seen in theaters and can be better as a rental than seeing it on the big screen. Either way, just see The Blind Side in any format possible. Trust me, you won't regret seeing it. Hut, Hut!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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REVIEW: The Twilight Saga: New Moon

MOVIE
The Twilight Saga:
New Moon

CAST
Kristen Stewart,
Robert Pattinson

RELEASE
November 20, 2009

RATING
PG-13

DIRECTOR
Chris Weitz

STUDIO
Summit Entertainment

RUNNING TIME
2 hours 25 minutes







GRADE
A+







STARS
***3/4

REVIEW:


If you enjoyed the first Twilight film, you will enjoy this much much much better. New Moon is about Bella, the girl who is madly in love with the gorgeous Edward Cullen, a vampire. But after the abrupt departure of her lover, Bella falls into a close and bonding relationship with her friend Jacob Black, who is actually not what he seems to be. Now, Bella is caught in a giant love triangle and must choose to be with either Edward or Jacob. This movie is by far one of the most entertaining films of the year. What made it so unique was that director Chris Weitz (director of The Golden Compass) stepped up the notch on this movie that the director of "Twilight" didn't do at all. He added more humor, better special effects, and better action sequences that looked more realistic than in the first film. Girls will appreciate this movie very very much once they get glimpses of Jacob and Edward's tight abs (AHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!) and how fit and muscular they are. Thank goodness that they didn't replace Taylor Lautner as Jacob, who had to gain 30 pounds of muscle to return from the first movie. I am very positive that fans won't be disappointed when they see this. But be warned, the ending (which I won't give away to you) will leave you wanting more, which is why Eclipse is coming out in June. Anyway, just go see New Moon and I can guarantee you that if you're a Twilight fan, then this is the movie of the year for you. But for everyone else, rent Twilight and if you like that, see New Moon in theaters, otherwise just wait for it to come out on dvd or blu ray and for rental. Otherwise, just see or watch The Twilight Saga: New Moon.







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REVIEW: 2012

MOVIE
2012

CAST
John Cusack, Amanda Peet

RELEASE
November 13, 2009

RATING
PG-13

DIRECTOR
Roland Emmerich

STUDIO
Columbia Pictures

RUNNING TIME
2 hours 38 minutes

GRADE

A+

STARS

****

REVIEW:

With great special effects, great casting, and the mother of all disaster stories, this movie makes it the best apocalyptic movie I've ever seen. 2012 is about a science fiction writer who finds out that the world will end on December 21, 2012 and the government is selling secret tickets for humans who are to be saved and kept on ships built secretly by the U.S. governments. Now, this writer must find a way to get to the ships with his family and save them in what could be the last year for humanity before they all die: 2012. This movie was very entertaining and full of suspence, action, and with a dash of comedy thrown into the pot. Plus, this is one of those movies that can only be enjoyed on the big screen or on a home theater system. I do want to warn you that this movie can be very loud and awsome all at the same time, so be prepared when going to see this movie. This movie's also scary because it's hard to think that the world could end someday, especially if that someday could be in 3 years from now. What also made the movie teriffic were the special effects. They looked as if they really happened all over the world. Unlike some other movie where the special effects were cheesey and lame, like Transformers: Revenge Of The Fallen. Plus, the movie had some great casting, like John Cusack, Danny Glover, and Woody Harrelson, whom I won't mention whothe last two actors play since I think that if I say their roles, it might spoil the movie for all of my readers out there. So, anyone who really wants to see this movie, they should see what I think is Roland Emmerich's masterpiece. Either way, check out what could be the best and mother of all disaster flicks that is known as 2012.

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