District 9 (R)

District 9.

You know, that thing you've been seeing plastered on bus stops around the nation?

Well it worked.
And it worked VERY well.

The movie is structured like a Discovery Channel special. It starts out with a few interviews and then it breaks out into the movie.

Without revealing too much, the movie actually turns into a touching story, yet it still holds a lot of action.

The effects are stunning, and all the CGI work is flawless in my opinion. Especially a lot the background shots with the mothership. It's amazing.

I really don't want to say too much about the movie, but it definitely lived up to the hype. No doubt about it.

District 9 is playing in a theater near you!

The (kind of) Ugly Truth (R)

Another romantic comedy for the ages.

Boy oh boy.

Abby (played by Katherine Heigl) is a producer for a metro news station in Sacremento. As her station begins to plummet on the ratings, they turn to Mike (Gerald Butler) to save them. But why?

Mike has is own show. "The Ugly Truth" In this show he clearly explains the truth about how men view women, and what they really want. He then takes calls, shuts them all down, and calls it quits.

Over at the station, another higher up catches a glimpse of his show, so they give him a few minutes of airtime everyday to boost the ratings.

Oh and just for the record. Abby HATES Mike.

The movie provided some good laughs. There was some pretty funny stuff in there, but it never really let up. The not so funny stuff still kept the audience's mood up so they'll be in high spirits throughout the film.

I have a hard time seeing this movie as rated R, especially seeing that Bruno is in the same category. Honestly I think a 15 year old could go see this and find it funny, but there's some mature stuff in there that those 13 and 14 year olds might not understand.

I also don't see why anyone is really coming down that hard on this film about the storyline. Not just about being another romantic comedy, but the fact that they are offended by the general meaning. People walking out on it because they are SO offended?! REALLY!? Jeez if you stayed to the end maybe you'd---

I personally thought it was just about worth the price I paid for my movie ticket.

If you're unsure, I'd say wait for it to hit DVD and rent it. Otherwise, why not, go see it!

"The Ugly Truth" is playing in a theater near you!

Orphan (R)

Yeah, there's something wrong with Esther.

And you better friggen believe it.

This movie takes you on what is one of the wildest, craziest, thrilling movie experiences of your life. This isn't the same cheesy horror flick you rented last week out of boredom. This is a whole 'nother league.

The beginning of the movie makes you really wonder if you're really in here to see a scary flick... (after the first scene that is) But pay close attention. There are some very subtle hints hiding in the first half hour that they purposely dumbed down to keep you distracted.

The movie sets it up to the point where you feel for the family and you even begin to feel for Esther. Just a poor Orphan girl trying to find a home. Yet by the end of the movie, you'll be left wondering if she's even a girl anymore.

As far as horror critique...
Jumpers arent predictable. Most of them catch you off guard and by the time you can take a breath you're back out of your seat.

The movie in general is set up very well. You are almost tricked into feeling for Esther just as much as her family is. For a lot of the film, you see the events at the same time they do for the first time. You're always following somebody; never just Esther herself. It add's a nice little twist and makes the movie very interesting.

No spoilers here, but let me say, this is one of the best endings to any movie I have ever seen.

Can you keep a secret?
Orphan is now playing at a theater near you!

Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (PG)

A day late and a dollar short.

Sue me.

This review is coming from someone who hasn't read any of the books except for the first one, nor seen any of the movies except for the first one. A very interesting take on the whole Harry Potter craze if I do say so myself.

To a "non-believer" like myself, the movie starts off where I'm assuming the last one left off. Something I don't know about. Something... I won't even try and go into.

After becoming familiar with the cast it was quick to jump in to the story along with Harry and the gang. It didn't even feel like I missed much since the first movie. Just you know, five more movies and five years of puberty.

The story pretty much follows the classic tale of good versus evil. Harry always ends up being right... like always.

The one thing that really made this stand out to me, was the maturity of the cast. Not in the literal sense of them being mature, but how they wrote the movie so the cast was able to act their age. For example after Griffondor takes a victory in a Quidditch match, they all go back to the dorms where they have kegs of "Butter Beer" where Ron proceeds to make out with some obsessed whore.

I won't say it's a must watch. The main reason I went is because my girlfriend wanted to see it.

If you've seen the others, go see it. Otherwise proceed with caution.

Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince is in a theater near you!

Coraline (PG)

Creepy.

That's one way to describe this movie. The opening scene itself is enough to slightly creep out anybody watching. Yet, it's ever so interesting.

From a Film Geek's point of view. This movie is a masterpiece. There are over 500 pictures for each second of moving film, a painstaking process to say the least, and it made me appreciate this movie that much more.

The storyline is extremley simple. Just read the promo poster above, and you got it.

Coraline has the worst parents ever. She has the kind of parents that completely tune out their children and actually make deals with them so they'll shut up. You really feel for her character, as each person she encounters treats her the same.

The movie evolves very niceley, and never really leaves out a single character. Everyone you meet in the beginning plays through to the end of the movie.

However, I didnt not get a chance to check this out in 3D for two reasons. One, I hate watching 3D movies in my house. Two, I couldn't find the glasses even if I wanted too.

All in all, Coraline takes you on a pretty tame, yet extremely interesting adventure.

Be careful what you wish for!

"Coraline" hit's stores on 7/21!

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The (Really) Great Buck Howard (PG)

Another film for Tom Hanks' "Playtone Galaxy."

His little "Playtone Galaxy" originated from an earlier film of his "That Thing You Do." Being a favorite of mine, I was quick to pick this one up and give it a quick looksie.

Right off the bat it feels like "That Thing You Do." I really cheesy yet extremely entertaining movie. The movie really has a loose "whatever" sorta feel to it at the beginning. It's a really laid back film that really doesn't make you think a lot.

Howeve,r once the ball gets rolling you really begin to feel for Buck. It's actually really sad, but it's a great feel good movie, especially seeing it through Troy's (his assitant) eyes.

I'd say if you like it, buy it. If not, just return to your local video store. I don't think I'd pay full price for a retail copy, but I'd gladly pick it up used.

"The Great Buck Howard" hits stores on 7/21!

Watchmen (R)

When this movie first hit theaters, I had no desire to see it. To be quite honest, I thought it looked like one of the LAST movies I'd ever want to see. It looked so corny and annoying from the trailer that I wanted to shoot myself each time I saw it. I never actually did see the movie...

...until tonight.

I honestly dreaded seeing it. The nearly three hour timestamp on the movie wasn't attractive at all, along with the fact that I already wasn't fond of what I saw from the trailer.

Throughout the first half hour of the movie, I was extremely tired. Not because of the movie, just because of my long day. After I had some soup while the movie was on pause, I quickly got into the story.

The characters have a lot more to them than I thought they would. Rorshach was a great character. Almost the "Joker" of the movie. (With The Comedian also being in the film, no pun intended) Dr. Manhattan was very deep, and I loved that about him. Everything he says in the movie are quotes that I will keep with me. I was surprised that the Comedian actually... well... I wont spoil it.

The two hour plus timestamp was worth it. Despite the last half hour making it seem like it ended six times. It was a great movie, and I will be making a future purchase.

Watchmen comes out on DVD this Tuedsay, July 21st!