Okay, next up I have three movies that are still in theaters. Hooray for being current!
1. Contagion
No surprise here, this was really good. It had a complicated story and plot and was really riveting. It moved quickly and slowly at the same time, and had a good balance of mystery and thriller. I was worried that the star studded cast would throw off the story, but each of them shared the action, which allowed you to forget their stardom. This movie made me nervous. It was incredibly scary how quickly this situation could come to fruition and how quickly germs and information spread. I really liked it, even though it made me nervous. I definitely recommend it, just don't watch it when you are sick, it will play mind games with you.
2. Apollo 18
This was terrible. I didn't know going into it that it was going to be terrible. But it was. The premise wasn't that bad: there is a mission to the moon with astronauts that no one knows about, and they never return. The flaw was that there were this killing stone crab rock things (spoiler alert) that end up being the villain. The problem was that all through the movie you said to yourself....wait, what? There were numerous times during it that I said, "oh hell no!" and decided that was the point in time I would have headed straight back to earth. Don't see this. Or if you do, make up a drinking game or something for it.
3. Seven Days in Utopia
This movie was about a Texas golfer who looses his game and goes to a hillbilly town and manages to get it back. It was a really sweet story, and made me love golf even more than I already do. The ending was really cheesy. Consider yourself warned. But this one definitely leaves you with a positive message and reflecting on the path your own life is taking. I appreciated the message, and that he ends his story at the tournament I interned with. I don't want to get sappy, but it made me miss the Valero Texas Open family and experience, and the beautiful golf courses in the Texas Hill Country. I would recommend it, definitely if you need a movie for a family get together or a conservative group.
Tuesday, September 20, 2011
Wednesday, September 14, 2011
In My Netlfix Queue:
So, now that I am wonderfully unemployed, I have a lot of time on my hands. So, I will be working through my netflix queue. These movies aren't throwbacks, but aren't new releases either. They fall in that no mans land of movies we don't know what to do with.
1) Defiance
I was really pleasantly surprised by this. Its a true story about a some Jewish brothers who take to the woods in Belarus to hid from the Nazis during WWII. It features Daniel Craig and Liev Schreiber as the two older brothers, Tuvia and Zus. I thought this film moved kind of slowly, and I was never really sure what was going to happen. But it was incredible to see how the brothers worked together (and apart) in order to survive. The end of the movie was absolutely incredible, I don't want to give anything away, but I was very impressed. I really like Daniel Craig, and I thought this showed a different side of him, and I really enjoyed it. I would definitely recommend adding this one to your queue!
2) Taking Woodstock
Again, I didn't know what to expect with this movie. Dimitri Martin is the main character, and turns out to be much different than what I expected. He is a failing artist and designer who has to move back home to his parents' run-down motel in the Catskills. He hears about this group, Woodstock, Inc. and offers them a permit for their festival and lodging at his parents' motel. I thought it was an interesting take on remembering Woodstock, and they did an incredible job of visually recreating it. It made me really sad that I was born in 1988, and not 1958. The story was really interesting, and allowed for a genuine look into the making of Woodstock as well as a sort of coming of age tale for Martin's character. I liked it. Be warned; there's a lot of naked people, drugs, and strange shit in this one.
1) Defiance
I was really pleasantly surprised by this. Its a true story about a some Jewish brothers who take to the woods in Belarus to hid from the Nazis during WWII. It features Daniel Craig and Liev Schreiber as the two older brothers, Tuvia and Zus. I thought this film moved kind of slowly, and I was never really sure what was going to happen. But it was incredible to see how the brothers worked together (and apart) in order to survive. The end of the movie was absolutely incredible, I don't want to give anything away, but I was very impressed. I really like Daniel Craig, and I thought this showed a different side of him, and I really enjoyed it. I would definitely recommend adding this one to your queue!
2) Taking Woodstock
Again, I didn't know what to expect with this movie. Dimitri Martin is the main character, and turns out to be much different than what I expected. He is a failing artist and designer who has to move back home to his parents' run-down motel in the Catskills. He hears about this group, Woodstock, Inc. and offers them a permit for their festival and lodging at his parents' motel. I thought it was an interesting take on remembering Woodstock, and they did an incredible job of visually recreating it. It made me really sad that I was born in 1988, and not 1958. The story was really interesting, and allowed for a genuine look into the making of Woodstock as well as a sort of coming of age tale for Martin's character. I liked it. Be warned; there's a lot of naked people, drugs, and strange shit in this one.
Friday, September 9, 2011
Still In Theatres
So I totally blanked and forgot that I hadn't blogged. Sorry blogosphere.
1) Our Idiot Brother
So I am only child, which probably limited my understanding of this movie. Regardless I still thought it was pretty funny, and I definitely enjoyed it. Paul Rudd was great; he played this hippie bonehead who just was way too trusting and didn't understand what should and shouldn't be repeated. The family is uber dysfunctional, and I think everyone can relate to the characters. There's a lesbian sister, a workaholic single sister, and a too liberal for her own good sister who has a total d-bag for a husband. It was funny in an unconventional way and really made you think about those reject family members we all have. We all would be lucky to have a character like Paul Rudd in our family, simply because it would be entertaining as hell. If your family has a sense of humor and doesn't mind adult humor, I would definitely recommend this for the after thanksgiving movie.
2) The Help
Okay, so everyone should know by now that this movie is awesome. Its number 1 on the charts for the third week in a row and I absolutely loved it! I HIGHLY RECOMMEND READING THE BOOK! Whether its before or after you see the movie is unimportant, just so long as you read it. I loved Emma Stone (girl crush!) and I thought she did a wonderful job! The entire cast was amazing, and I think the casting directors did a really good job! The book adaptation was a little off, and I was disappointed my favorite quotes didn't make it in, but I guess I will allow it! It made me feel good, made me laugh, and made me cry. If you are living under a rock and still haven't seen this, then dust yourself off and get to the movie theatre! Do it. See it.
1) Our Idiot Brother
So I am only child, which probably limited my understanding of this movie. Regardless I still thought it was pretty funny, and I definitely enjoyed it. Paul Rudd was great; he played this hippie bonehead who just was way too trusting and didn't understand what should and shouldn't be repeated. The family is uber dysfunctional, and I think everyone can relate to the characters. There's a lesbian sister, a workaholic single sister, and a too liberal for her own good sister who has a total d-bag for a husband. It was funny in an unconventional way and really made you think about those reject family members we all have. We all would be lucky to have a character like Paul Rudd in our family, simply because it would be entertaining as hell. If your family has a sense of humor and doesn't mind adult humor, I would definitely recommend this for the after thanksgiving movie.
2) The Help
Okay, so everyone should know by now that this movie is awesome. Its number 1 on the charts for the third week in a row and I absolutely loved it! I HIGHLY RECOMMEND READING THE BOOK! Whether its before or after you see the movie is unimportant, just so long as you read it. I loved Emma Stone (girl crush!) and I thought she did a wonderful job! The entire cast was amazing, and I think the casting directors did a really good job! The book adaptation was a little off, and I was disappointed my favorite quotes didn't make it in, but I guess I will allow it! It made me feel good, made me laugh, and made me cry. If you are living under a rock and still haven't seen this, then dust yourself off and get to the movie theatre! Do it. See it.
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