Plot: A man wants revenge against the killers of his wife's final gift to him.
I loved this movie. Keanu Reeves best movie since The Matrix Trilogy in my opinion. The movie is simple, but is a lot of fun, and has one of my favorite action scenes of the year.
My Grade: A
Clip: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VnPagmeLm-g
Thursday, November 27, 2014
Wednesday, October 22, 2014
Disney's Alexander
Plot: A boy wishes a bad day on his entire family.
This film has such a simple plot. This movie warrants a simple review because there isn't anything to critique it on. It is a passable film, but so simple.
My Grade: C
Tuesday, October 7, 2014
The Equalizer
Plot: A man tries to help the good side of society, while taking on a evil mafia gang.
This was one of my most anticipated releases of the year. It is directed by one of my favorite action movie directors: Antoine Fuqua, who directed Shooter and Olympus Has Fallen. Denzel Washington is one of my most reliable actors working today.
THIS MOVIE IS AWESOME:
Every single scene of this film has a goal. No shot is wasted on"meaningless plot exposition" mess. It is filmed with a tone of technical suspense. The action is my favorite part of this film. The action sequences are some of the most brutal, hard hitting scenes all year. This film definitely earns it's R rating, as well as a grade of:
A
Here is a clip:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KrXCDPxCmwE
This was one of my most anticipated releases of the year. It is directed by one of my favorite action movie directors: Antoine Fuqua, who directed Shooter and Olympus Has Fallen. Denzel Washington is one of my most reliable actors working today.
THIS MOVIE IS AWESOME:
Every single scene of this film has a goal. No shot is wasted on"meaningless plot exposition" mess. It is filmed with a tone of technical suspense. The action is my favorite part of this film. The action sequences are some of the most brutal, hard hitting scenes all year. This film definitely earns it's R rating, as well as a grade of:
A
Here is a clip:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KrXCDPxCmwE
Thursday, September 18, 2014
Barco Escape: The Maze Runner
I work at Cinemark, and had the chance to see Cinemark's new Barco Escape. Escape is a new panoramic experience. It is three screens instead of one. The first movie in this format is Maze Runner, which is officially released on Friday.
This is awesome. There were 2 scenes using this great new technology, and they were my favorite parts of the movie. Barco is worth your time.
As far as the movie: one of the coolest movies I have seen in a while. Ever since Guardians we have gotten mostly average films, but that is not the case.,
Total Score: A
This is awesome. There were 2 scenes using this great new technology, and they were my favorite parts of the movie. Barco is worth your time.
As far as the movie: one of the coolest movies I have seen in a while. Ever since Guardians we have gotten mostly average films, but that is not the case.,
Total Score: A
Thursday, September 4, 2014
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
Plot: A reporter stumbles across four mutant turtles, who bond together to fight against The Foot Clan.
This film is not one of the highlights of this year. However, certain elements worked: the jokes hit and this seems that a movie that every one enjoyed making. There isn't much to say here, the plot progresses in a very generic way, so that hinders a more analyzed opinion.
My Grade:
C+
Want The Turtles: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=98nq5iVc1Uo
This film is not one of the highlights of this year. However, certain elements worked: the jokes hit and this seems that a movie that every one enjoyed making. There isn't much to say here, the plot progresses in a very generic way, so that hinders a more analyzed opinion.
My Grade:
C+
Want The Turtles: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=98nq5iVc1Uo
Thursday, August 28, 2014
Sin City: A Dame To Kill For
Plot: Various stories tell about life in Sin City.
I really liked this movie. I had recently watched 2005's Sin City and was impressed by the visual flare that the movie provided. This time, we are still getting that flare and style, but this time it feels like we are getting more. The format is the same: The movie is composed into individual character based stories. This movie really needs more people to go see it. It doesn't have a huge market, but it is easily one of the most fun movies of the year.
And yes, it is better than the original!
Grade: B
Want a trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DxdoaETi7q4
I really liked this movie. I had recently watched 2005's Sin City and was impressed by the visual flare that the movie provided. This time, we are still getting that flare and style, but this time it feels like we are getting more. The format is the same: The movie is composed into individual character based stories. This movie really needs more people to go see it. It doesn't have a huge market, but it is easily one of the most fun movies of the year.
And yes, it is better than the original!
Grade: B
Want a trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DxdoaETi7q4
Wednesday, August 20, 2014
Let's Be Cops
Plot: 2 friends are stuck in the pursuit of their dreams, so they decide to dress like cops.
This movie has a very simple plot: Act Like Cops. This can be done well: as seen in Ted and A Million Ways To Die In The West. Here: it provides for a very formula driven movie. This movie was low budget. Why? Because the plot has so many cliches. You know exactly where each action will be taken to advance the movie. In a film like this: You need steady laughs to compensate for your generic ideas. This has attempts of laughter given by the two best components of the movie: The 2 leads: Jake Johnson and Damon Wayons Jr.. They try to make us laugh time after time, but the script gives them a bland formula, with no freedom to create something awesome.
How I define this film is a generic run of the mill dime a dozen comedy. There is nothing unique about this idea given to us in this movie.
This is the 2nd time back-to-back that I have felt this way.
Expendables 3: (Generic- Average)
Let's Be Cops: ( Generic and Bland)
This movie is watchable, it just doesn't have any stand out moments that are unique.
Grade:
C
Want some Cops action: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UKIAZjs__Xc
This movie has a very simple plot: Act Like Cops. This can be done well: as seen in Ted and A Million Ways To Die In The West. Here: it provides for a very formula driven movie. This movie was low budget. Why? Because the plot has so many cliches. You know exactly where each action will be taken to advance the movie. In a film like this: You need steady laughs to compensate for your generic ideas. This has attempts of laughter given by the two best components of the movie: The 2 leads: Jake Johnson and Damon Wayons Jr.. They try to make us laugh time after time, but the script gives them a bland formula, with no freedom to create something awesome.
How I define this film is a generic run of the mill dime a dozen comedy. There is nothing unique about this idea given to us in this movie.
This is the 2nd time back-to-back that I have felt this way.
Expendables 3: (Generic- Average)
Let's Be Cops: ( Generic and Bland)
This movie is watchable, it just doesn't have any stand out moments that are unique.
Grade:
C
Want some Cops action: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UKIAZjs__Xc
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