Who Framed Roger Rabbit

I watched this today to pass the time in waiting for my next class. I remember watching this movie as a kid, but I couldn't remember much of what went on. I don't really know how appropriate it is for kids, so I would recommend watching it first and then deciding whether or not to show it to kids. I will say that this movie is technically impressive. It has animated cartoons interacting with real people, and it is really well done. The real-life characters and the cartoons react well to each other and it blends the worlds of Toontown and Hollywood very seamlessly. This was a fun movie to watch, and I would recommend it to anyone who is looking for a fun and cool comedy to watch.

Trailer: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kYNqYC_jNAg

Thor

This is the first time I've ever seen this movie and I've been yelled at by my friends for not having seen it until now. I happened to enjoy this movie, and I have a soft spot for superhero movies (when they're done right). I thought everyone did a good job of acting, especially Tom Hiddleston, who plays Loki. I also liked how the film focused on Thor trying to redeem himself worthy enough to control the power he was blessed with and instead of just trying to defeat the villain the entire movie. It also does a nice set-up for The Avengers, it does a bit during the movie, but there is also a clip at the very end (after the credits) that also sets it up. I had already seen The Avengers before watching this movie, so while Thor does set up The Avengers, you don't need to feel like you have to watch one before the other. Overall, I really enjoyed this movie and I recommend it to anyone who likes superhero or action movies.

Trailer: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JOddp-nlNvQ

Crazy, Stupid, Love.

I am not a huge fan of chick flicks, I mostly try to avoid them at all costs. I was a little reluctant when I first went to see this movie, but it got good reviews so my family decided to go see it. Turns out it was a really well-done movie with a well-acted cast and a really good plot. On my first day back at school, my friends and I decided to watch this movie, and it was still enjoyable to watch. It creates a great balance between humor and romance, in which neither overpowers the other. Usually when I watch a chick flick, I get pretty bored because they usually have the same generic plot points and aren't really creative. This movie weaves a great plot through multiple characters trying to find love, but you never feel lost with what each character is looking for and it ends with a funny climax and a good conclusion. I would really recommend this to anyone who is looking for a chick flick or a good romantic comedy.

Trailer: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8iCwtxJejik

We're the Millers

I saw this as a last minute bonding with my sister before I left for school, and we both found it to be really funny. There were some really funny lines that were said throughout the movie, and the idea for the plot was a funny one. While it was a funny plot, some parts of it were kind of generic to any other comedy. The scene stealer is definitely the kid the main character hires as his son, and it was really interesting/funny to see Jennifer Aniston play a stripper. While I didn't find it as funny as This Is The End (check out my review below!), it was still pretty funny. I would recommend this movie to anyone looking for a funny movie to watch.

Trailer: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Vsy5KzsieQ

O Brother, Where Art Thou?

I bought this movie for 25 cents at a local sale as a Father's Day present for my dad, and my parents and I decided to watch it last week. I thought it was really cool to have it based on The Odessey by Homer. Even though I've never read the book, there are some parts that were recognizably from the book, such as the sirens. The movie was funny and interesting, and while sometimes I did get confused with what was going on in it, I enjoyed the twisted plot. Once and a while it was also hard to understand what the main characters were saying because of their thick accents and the speed of which they were talking. Overall I did enjoy the movie, and I would recommend it to anyone who likes The Odessey, is looking for something different, and anyone looking for a dramedy.

Oscar Nominee: Best Adapted Screenplay 2001

Trailer: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I1C2gCXo4Gs

Elysium

I went to go see this in theaters with my best friend recently, and it was a good one. It was really cool to see a not too distant future environment, and I found myself feeling like I was actually living there. They made it seem so realistic, and it was so interesting to see the contrasting environments of Earth and Elysium. There is the discussion of the 99% versus the 1%, but it never felt like it was in-your-face during the movie. The plot was well thought out and Matt Damon's character was well-played. Overall, I thought it was a really well-done movie with good acting and good action sequences. I would recommend this movie to anyone who is looking for a good action movie.

Trailer: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QILNSgou5BY

A Kid in King Arthur's Court

I remember enjoying this movie as a kid, so when I saw it for 25 cents at a local sale, I decided to buy it. I recently watched it to remember what it was like. To be honest, this movie was really silly and I couldn't stop laughing at it. Kids would definitely enjoy this more than I did, I really wouldn't recommend it to anyone else. The only thing I would say that people my age would definitely appreciate is the fact that Daniel Craig and Kate Winslet are both in it.

Trailer: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yLtmLy1Vzkc

The Mummy Returns

Since I just recently watched The Mummy (see my review below), I figured I might as well watch the sequel. While I did enjoy it, it is not as good as the first movie. In this movie, there are a couple elements in the movie that aren't really explained and just seem a little random appearing in only the sequel. What I really like is that the entire cast of the first movie appears in this one, and it does kind of have a seamless transition from the first to the second movie (this movie takes place 10 years later). I would recommend watching the first movie before this one because it will explain the origins and purposes of the characters in the sequel. I would recommend this movie to those who are interested in seeing the sequel to the first one and those who are looking for an action movie to watch.

Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3yXjs7BUKYc

Percy Jackson: Sea of Monsters

I just recently went with two good friends of mine to see this in theaters. All three of us are big fans of the books, so we were hoping that it would be a lot better than the first one. Based on being a reader of the books, this movie had the majority of the plot points in the book, they were just rearranged or partially changed to fit the story. This movie also introduces the main villain, Kronos, in this movie, and unlike the first movie, it follows the storyline of the danger of Kronos being able to rise and possibly destroy the world. There were changes made to fit the movie better, such as the prophecy being changed from 16 to 20, which makes sense because the actors playing the main characters are all around 20. Other changes were disappointing, but most of those have to do with the climax of the movie, so I won't ruin it. But based on just seeing this movie and not comparing it to the book, the movie is just an average sequel. Personally, they made it too much of a "feel-good" sort of movie. On the plus side, most of the characters were well-acted. As a fan of the books, the characters of Clarisse and Mr. D were particularly good. Overall, I found this movie pretty so-so, so I would wait until it comes out on dvd to check it out. I would recommend it to those who are looking for a much better adaptation of the Percy Jackson series than the first movie and anyone who is looking for a movie to watch with kids (though there are some scary parts, but not too bad) and anyone into fantasy movies.

Trailer: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w6aYjbpBm-E

Django Unchained

I've always enjoyed Tarantino movies, so I was really excited when it came out in theaters. I enjoyed seeing this movie then, and after watching it two nights ago with my parents, I still enjoyed it. The acting by all the characters is very well done, and the plot is interesting and entertaining. It is a long movie, but it never gets boring. The dialogue is well-written and the action is pretty much constant. If you have never seen a Tarantino movie, be prepared for a lot of bloody violence. Most of his movies contain this sort of violence, but parts of this movie are tough to watch. I would really recommend it to anyone who is a Tarantino fan, someone who may be interested in a take on a Western movie, or anyone looking for a good movie to watch.

Oscar Nominee: Best Picture of 2013
Oscar Winner: Best Supporting Actor 2013 for Christoph Waltz; Best Original Screenplay 2013 for Quentin Tarantino

Trailer: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s8CZKbDzP1E

The Mummy (1999 Version)

I just watched this recently because my mom has never seen it before. I didn't realize until now that it is actually a remake of the 1932 movie starring Boris Karloff. Based on its remake status, it's a pretty solid update on the 1932 version. It keeps the same basic plot of the original but makes it a much more modern tale. The special effects are probably the coolest part of this movie, the most impressive of the special effects is the mummy slowly forming into a human throughout a good chunk of the movie. The movie adds some bits of humor and lots of action in comparison to the original being an old monster movie, so it is a fun movie to watch. I enjoyed watching this movie again, and I would recommend it to someone who is looking for a decent action movie.

Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h3ptPtxWJRs

Rango

I just watched this over the weekend with my sister because she had never seen it before. I really enjoyed this movie the first time when I went to see it in theaters, and I still enjoy it ever time I watch it. It's such an interesting idea of a movie, and a weird one too, because it combines the themes of a Western with characters that are all animals. If you may be interested in this movie, just make sure you are prepared for a strange main character (voiced by Johnny Depp), and some really strange jokes and humor. Other than that, I would say definitely check it out. I would recommend this to those who are looking for a movie to watch with their kids as well as anyone who is looking for something a little different than the average animated movie.

Oscar Winner: Best Animated Feature 2012

Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k-OOfW6wWyQ

The Birds

This is my first time ever seeing this movie, and I am a big fan of Hitchcock movies. It was a cool movie because of the concept, which takes something we're so used to and turns it into something that we could be scared of. After seeing this movie, I will never picture a flock of birds the same way again. This isn't much of a scary movie as it is suspenseful, but you might not like it if you're not a big fan of birds. I would definitely recommend this to anyone who is looking for a good Hitchcock movie or just looking for a classic to check out.

Trailer: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MZjaVdJt59U

Kings of Pastry

This was an interesting documentary about the tough competition in France where pastry chefs compete for the title of M.O.F. (which basically means the best craftsmen in France). It was so cool to see the hard work that goes into creating various desserts such as lollipops and extravagant sugar sculptures. It was also interesting to see how much goes into not only competing in this competition, but also the huge amount of practice these chefs put into preparing for the M.O.F. competition as well. Overall, it was an intriguing documentary to watch and I would recommend it to anyone who is interesting in documentaries and anyone who is interesting in learning about the world of pastry and desserts.

Trailer: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-ANUMYH07-Q

Lincoln

After finishing this movie, I can officially say that I have watched every single Best Picture nominee of 2013. Lincoln was a really well-acted movie, every nominated actor and actress in this movie thoroughly deserved it. It was so interesting to see all the hard work that went into establishing the 13th Amendment, and the intense debate that went on. My only negative on this movie is that it is very much a dialogue-based movie, so there is much action as there is talking. It was hard to motivate myself to sit down and watch it because it was so wordy and 2 and a half hours of talking is sometimes hard to stay awake through. I would recommend this movie if you're into historical movies.

Oscar Nominee: Best Picture 2013
Oscar Winner: Best Actor 2013 for Daniel Day-Lewis

Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qiSAbAuLhqs

The Wolverine

I just saw this yesterday with a good friend of mine. We always go see X-Men movies together when they come out in theaters, and we were both really excited for this one. This was a really well-done movie, and a much better solo Wolverine movie than X-Men Origins: Wolverine. It was so cool to have it take place in Japan, and all the action sequences were really fun to watch, especially the one on the bullet train. If you've never seen an X-Men movie before, I would definitely recommend watching the X-Men trilogy (which is: X-Men, X2, X-Men: The Last Stand). This movie takes place after the 3rd movie in the trilogy ends, so watching the trilogy helps explain certain things shown in this movie. I would highly recommend this movie if you're a fan of X-Men or if you're looking for a good action movie. Oh, and for all the X-Men fans: wait during the credits, there's a sneak preview for the upcoming X-Men: Days of Future Past.

Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WEbzZP-_Ssc

The Hitcher (2007 Version)

I just watched this recently with my parents because I just watched the original recently with my mom (check out my review of the original below if you're interested). I do like the original, even though it is a mediocre movie. This version does follow most of the original plot, except that there are two main characters and it is much more violent. This version has a couple jumpy moments, but it's not much of a scary movie. Personally, I would recommend watching the original over the remake, and maybe watching the remake after watching the original to compare it.

Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oCx5WrEdRWk

Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone

I haven't seen this movie in full in a decent amount of time. I still really enjoy it, and it is always fun to see the first Harry Potter movie when all the actors were so young. I was a big fan of the books, and it's really cool to see everything on screen. The first film followed pretty well with the first book and it's fun to watch whether you're young or old. I would recommend this movie if you enjoy the books and if you like fantasy films, as well as if you're looking for a good family movie.

Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PbdM1db3JbY