Month: May 2012

You Sank My ‘Battleship’

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BattleshipActually, this movie will sink on its own.

Well, here we are. The unofficial summer movie season is upon us. Usually it would start up on Memorial Day weekend, but movie studios want to be the first ones out of the gate, so they jump the gun and release their big blockbusters early.

Look at “The Avengers.” Disney/Marvel released that film on May 4, three weeks before Memorial Day. That didn’t really matter though, because that film is so good, they could’ve released it during the blizzard of ’78 and people would’ve shovelled their way to the theatre just to see it.

Maybe the movie studio that made “Battleship” wanted to get a head start on the other competition and throw its film into theatres a week early. If you’re going to do that though, make sure you have a film that people are itching to see. Continue reading You Sank My ‘Battleship’

Let’s Go For A Ride

LetsGoForaRideRoller coasters and movies, just like chocolate and peanut butter, are two great things that go great together.

This review, (or whatever it is) was written the weekend of April 27… and finally touched up today. Sorry to my loyal and dedicated readers for any inconvenience. I love you all.

This past week has been a weak week for strong movies. But it has been a seemingly strong week for weak movies. With films like “The Raven” coming out, there really was no urge for me to rush out the theatre. Honestly, did you have a hankering to run out and see “The Five Year Engagement”? Nah, me neither.  Continue reading Let’s Go For A Ride

“Avenge me!”

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AvengersI have seen the best movie of the year… so far. And it’s going to be really tough to knock this one off the top step.

That’s right, “The Avengers” is fantastic. And barring an incredible film sneaking up from out of nowhere and punching me in the face (like last year’s sneak-attack film “The Artist”), this movie will end up staying perched upon its pedestal, high above any other film.

Alright, sometimes I type without thinking. I know there will be other great films out there this year, (especially “The Dark Knight Rises”) but in the heat of the review, I usually get emotional about the film I’ve just seen.

“The Avengers” has it all. Great actors, great acting, great story, (great movie previews) and great special F/X. If you’re not getting my hint, this is a GREAT movie! Continue reading “Avenge me!”