Movies to skip: Sucker Punch

"You'll be unprepared."- You're absolutely right!

  Sucker Punch

I feel like I am a sucker who got punched into seeing it. What went wrong? What was possibly right? I was a bit intrigued from the trailer. The intriguing parts was because I'm a girl (I liked their hair and their makeup), other than that it was a Zack Snyder movie and the music seemed really cool. My feelings still stand for what I liked about the movie after seeing it; the music and hair win.

If I was a fan boy/girl I would be in total nirvana because it looks completely like a comic book, but even I know comic books are suppose to make sense or at least be interesting. I'm a smart chick, I understood the "story" they were trying to tell but it just seemed so choppy and blah.

The story in a nutshell:

Babydoll is wrongfully accused and sent to a nuthouse. There she tries to escape by escaping into two (not one but two alternate realities). Reality one is the nuthouse but it's run like a burlesque club. When Babydoll starts to dance she goes into this other alternate reality and she begins her epic fight for freedom (that's when all the action really happens).

My friend said the perfect quote for this movie "It's like Inception for dummies". (I edited their quote. We don't use the "R" word around here.)

Nays about the film:

The Dancing. The thing is that you never see Babydoll dance. She just closes her eyes and goes into Ninja sexy school girl mode battling robots, dragons and weird looking samurais. I don't think I would be interested to see her dance anyways. I wonder if I close my eyes I would be able to kick some butt. Hmm...

The point. Lacking one.

Acting. Vanessa Hudgens said recently which is everywhere, that her ex-beau, Zac Efron should go see the movie... he's seen High School Musical trilogy before, he has some sort of an idea. 

Yays about the film:

Oscar Issac

Oscar Issac. He played Blue (also Joseph in The Nativity Story) the evil orderly/ nightclub owner.  I think the mustache and the flashy suit made him look super evil. He's the only person who stood out in the film. He did a wonderful job, I mean he played Joseph! He could make anything look good. He's definitely a person to watch.

Music. Zack Synder definitely comes from the Quentitn Tarintino school of putting great music in film. The music definitely fit the action sequences. One thing that didn't fit the movie was the bit at the end but that's something you will just have to see for yourself.


Hair and Makeup. I feel like I was in a Christina Aguleria video or watching Burlesque 2. Either way it worked. But question: How come girls who kick butt always have to have their hair and makeup made up. I would like to see a "normal" superhero or female action star without the hair, makeup and outfit. I feel like I started some epic fan boy/ feminist debate...




Selling point

If you look to see pretty girls fight in a Zack Synder (music video) movie then Sucker Punch is for you to go spend your $10 in the theater. If not, you can wait to watch it on Netflix (watch instantly) or just skip it entirely.

Movies to watch: Red Riding Hood

 

Red Riding Hood

Catherine "Mother of Twilight" Hardwicke gives you a spin of the classic tale that you would have never imagined. Yes, to me the movie does scream TWILIGHT but it does have the credibility to stand on it's own. One good reason: better leading actors (Amanda Seyfried and a ten times better Edward Cullen; Shiloh Fernandez). Nonetheless, it's a well known story that's been around for centuries which definitely makes it appealing across the masses.

What I liked about the film:

Visually striking. Unlike Twilight, Hardwicke decided to go with beautiful wintry scene. Was anyone else scared that someone was going to their eye poked out by those pointy trees? Very dangerous.




The red hood.That was so beautiful when it was blowing in the wind. I have to say Ms. Seyfried really knows how to rock the hood. It was an entity of itself.

Shiloh Fernandez. I am so intrigued by him. What I am about to say may sound like a back handed compliment but it's awesome coming from me since I love both actors. But he's like a Zac Efron and James Dean rolled into one. Yes, he's a mysterious good looking man. I think he would have made a better Edward Cullen. Yes, I don't think you could do anything else to improve Twilight but Shiloh is not socially awkward. He can hold himself together when asked simple questions. Team Shiloh.


Billy Burke. Charlie Swan, you know Bella's dad. I'm sure this mad has had a wonderful career and would rather not be called Bella's dad, but he is. I must say that he looks better with the mustache. It makes him look hot. No difference between Bella's dad and Red's (Valerie's Dad). They both drink. However Val's dad is missing the "R" beer can. (Does that stand for Red? Trivia question: what does that R stand for on the beer can? I don't know but I know someone does. If you do, I will give you a high-five!)


Grandma, what big _______ you have? Thank you. I would have been highly disappointed if that line was not in the film. I would have asked for a refund and then e-mail Summit. It worked really well in the movie.


A cross-dressing wolf.  Another reason I would have been disappointed if that was missing as well. That's the whole point of the story!


Twist.  The movie does have a little twist. Which I will not say but it did make it interesting. You think you know from the trailers but you have no idea. It's great not having a clue.

What I didn't understand about the movie:

What century are we in. The movie is definitely a period piece. What period does it take place in, I haven't the slightest clue. At first they are talking about kingdoms and then they are bumping and grinding at a party. It felt a little like the Jersey Shore for a second:

First thing you see, Red is really into the woodcutter and they want to smush. Then her family is like "No, you gots to get with the wealthy kid" and then all of a sudden "cabs are here" and they're at Karma. And Red sees the woodcutter creeping on some grenade. Then red was like "OK you do you, I'll do me." And then the woodcutter goes and chops up her house because it's made of wood. And then Red has to leave and goes to her Grandma's house and then she comes back and it's an awkward reunion show. Red Riding Hood Jersey Shore Style. 

That's like the only thing I didn't like about the movie. In fairness, it was a good film. I brought a long a friend with me who definitely didn't want to see it and she ended up loving it. It's not Twilight. It has more violence and it's a lot sexier. So no need to be embarrassed, it's been out for sometime so your boyfriend doesn't have to worry about anyone seeing them in there. Or you can wait for the DVD. Anyways, it's a must see. 

Film Review: Shutter Island

One question and one question only: Why doesn't Leonardo DiCaprio have an Oscar? Seriously!

This is not much of a review because if you have read reviews of the film, you can't get really get a solid review without given something away. I thank the marketing and people who have reviewed the film for doing a great job by not doing such.  And I dare not be that person.

What I can say is that I went there thinking that I was going to be scared out of my mind. I personally wasn't. But some people were. Some people thought that there was too much going on. Too much imagery. It's a movie, right? What do people want in a movie nowadays? I guess blue people and a made up language. Well any movie that knocked Avatar out of its position is my kind of movie.

I also believe that Martin Scorsese has never made a bad film, EVER. All his films are different. He is loves film, he treats it with respect. A great director and DiCaprio a great actor. A true canvas. I think this by far is one of my favorite films of his, honestly. I literally walked into the theater thinking I was going to see something and saw something else and was pleased.

So I recommend this film. If it feels slow to you in the beginning, hang in there. You're probably not use to films like those and I mean going back to the Hitchcock era. Old fashion good films. Give it a try, you will be surprised. If you're a Scorsese fan, a win. DiCaprio fan, win. Great quality movie fan, EPIC WIN.

Can we start petitioning for this man to win an Oscar already? Do they do that?

Movie review "The Lovely Bones"

Lovely Bones

I watched lovely bones a few weeks ago and I want to say, it was amazing!The story is greatly told I have yet to read the book but after watching this movie I feel that it will be the next step. The characters were very well-developed and the film was also very well paced. I love how Peter Jackson did not use imagery to show her death but only made you feel uncomfortable of knowing what was about to happen. He forced you to become the character and become scared with her. Few directors are able to tell without showing and he did this precisely.  And unlike alot of other high profiled directors he told the story without interruption or exaggeration in a mere hour and half. You weren't restless your in seats for hours upon end waiting for the credits. He left you feeling satisfied and enlightened.

Something that excited me about this film was seeing the trailer and the great imagery waiting for my eyes to behold it's glory. They were amazing! Not only has he worked with great visual effect companies as Weta, a New Zealand based company but he was able to follow through again with this film. The in-between is gorgeous. It is vivid, and so real that you feel almost compelled to become the character so you can reach this point in the film.

Nonetheless, I give this movie a stamp of approval. If your into films that teaches you to let go of grudges, and you need inspiration in death, watch it. It will do that for you.

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