THOR

 

Thor opened up this weekend, and can I say; "Awesome, Action-packed, charismatic, makes you wish you had a Thor of your own movie". 

The movie is about a king who has two sons Loki, and Thor. Loki played by Tom Hiddleston and thor played by Chris Hemsworth. Thor is choose to become the new king. He is about to switch his reign to them so they may keep their kingdom safe from the ice kings who will ultimately freeze their kingdom and kill our their innocent citizens. Thor is chosen to take charge but is ousted from his kingdom after some selfish and childish decisions made during the first 5minutes of the film. This is how he ultimately gets to earth and meets his three friends who are played by Natalie Portman, Kat Dennings, and Stellan Skarsgård. 

Chris Hemsworth is great in the movie, he's funny and charming and is very believable in his character. If your just running into this face for the first time, you may have noticed him from some of his recent work on Stars Trek, and a Perfect Getaway. Australian fans already know him from his soap opera days on the short lived "Home and Away". He is also brothers of "The Last Songs", Liam Hemsworth.

I  though they chose the right person playing this role, and it was amazing to see his transformation from a lanky actor to this incredible man of steel so to speak. He had to gain 20 pounds to make this role believe able, and was said to have been eating more than he wanted to, almost being force fed the food to keep the protein coming into his body that was building muscle. He has now lost 15 pounds and is said to look back to normal.  He could easily transform his body to playing another superhero if he so chose. Which I think he did because he was shooting the new film "The Avengers", right after his role for Thor.  Needless to say he made me fall in love with THOR. (he has gained a new fan) I fell in love with his demenor in the film and how the character presented himself.

 

And his chemistry with Natalie was so visible and electrifying. They held their chemistry to the very end, and the movie wasn't about them falling in love either it was truly on the storyline of him saving his kingdom. I loved on this was just an added bonus you got watch as the story unfolded. There were alot of funny parts and it was odd to see this in an action style film. I would recommend this to every comic book fan, and every action fan. The movie is not Fast and the furious if your looking into a typical "dude movie". It's more than that, its an action packed sci-fi comedic drama love story. 

Critics choice: B+ ....   MUST SEE!

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. 

Movies you should skip

Take Me Home Tonight

I was suckered into these movies, with nonetheless great songs that made me wanna jump out of my chair and rock out with my 80s swing and be left with the hollow feeling of emptiness after subjecting myself to an 1hour and 45 minute suck fest.. This movie, I thought could have been better, it had a good cast comedic wise, but the story just ran to short. A guy (Topher Grace) decides he wants to tell his High school crush played by none else than Number6 (Teresa Palmer) (Great movie btw, watch I AM NUMBER4). They meet at this party and the story follows his sister who is played by Anna Faris and best friend Dan Fogler through the party as obstacles arise and how they realize maybe, "One I need a better life", "My life Sucks", and "I have a backbone now". That's pretty much the story in a nut shell. I was highly disappointed, I think this movie was Eh, OK if your watching TV on a Friday night and have nothing else to do, maybe you can sneak a clip on the Comedy Central Network in a year when they decide to play it on TV.

Critic choice... " WAIT.... and keep Waiting!"..

Hall Pass

Old School rival? Wedding Crashers? Nope, not even close. This movie fell short of comedy and storyline. I felt bad that I didn't laugh as much so I pretended to smile at the short blows and comedic use of an old guy thinking he can score a date or sex with a young pretty girl... This was definitely written by a man because well it doesn't happen but in fantasies played out by married men in a loveless marriage... Skip it, rent it.. and you decide if you can handle the same plot discussed over and over again. Like the one above, could have been great, but the lack of build up, comedic punch, and over-all chemistry of the two bestfriends hurt the movie. Vince Vaughn, Owen Wilson this is how it always should be... Could have been great.

Critic Choice... "Wait.. rent it.



PS: IF you have children, don't watch this with them, you get a huge snag of an Irish and African American Genitalia and it's not pretty, it's pretty much 2minutes of penis observation; up close and unfortunately personal..

Movies to watch: The Adjustment Bureau

Riveting, Smart, simple, clean, and interesting!!

I loved this movie, Yes, it has two great actors but the plot was simple and to the point. The thing I loved most about this movie was the story behind the story, it's about free will. Our free will allows us to choose what obstacles and people we encounter on our day to day lives. In the story they talk about this alot how our free will is given to us but many of times certain obstacles happen such as dropping coffee on your pants on your way to work (Matt Damon's character of course experienced this mishap) and others like missing a bus, train, getting stuck in traffic.. etc.. Well when these "mishaps" happen it turns out it's "fate" steering you back on to the course you were supposed to be in.

It all ravels down to the whole, our lives are already written out for us. And with some explaining throughout the movie, these people who are not angels, or guardians, but life setters in a way follow the two main characters and make sure they stay on course.

The movie is very easy to follow, the story line is very simple. Yes, it's a romantic drama, it's not over powered by naked bodies, or gross sexual scenes that more on the lines exploit the actors than bring something to the story. Matt Damon is attractive and brings nothing less to his character as a believable politician that is trying to find the piece that he is missing to feel complete. Emily Blunt is beautiful, charming, and witty in this film. The romance between the two is very apparent and they showed great chemistry. She plays a ballerina who is torn between the life that she leads and the great achievements and success that await her for the man that she loves and feels most complete with.

At the end, it's nothing but happy endings for both characters, but the ride they take to get there, leaves you wondering what will happened in the last 3minutes of the film.

After leaving the theater you can't help but think if this could ever exist, or if it doesn't already. It seems as though sometimes we hold ourselves back and the story of the movie was to continue with your dreams, and fight for you want, no matter what obstacles may arise.


My critic choice is "Must See", don't wait for the DVD go out and be inspired.

Waiting for Superman

I know there has been a lot of movies out this year but this one will inspire you. This is a problem in our own yard. Let's evaluate our situation and fix it. Will you pledge to see it ?

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?

67th Annual Golden Globes

So all day yesterday I was determined to watch the 67th Annual Golden Globes. A tradition I have mostly kept ever since I was able to comprehend what they really were. I even stuck through and watched when no one was there during the writer's strike which was not as painful as watching the People's Choice awards the same year. Sorry Queen Latifah but sometimes its good just to say no!

So with some protest to the members of my household we watched the show in its entirety, including the mess of the pre-show that NBC had on with that dude from one of those shows and Nick Lachey's girlfriend. It was torture to watch but the worst out of all of it is that why couldn't the people at The Beverly Hills Hilton at least have a tarp outside for the rain. A couple sheets of plastic, come on! And I'm pretty sure that they could have found ways to recycle it. It's not surprise, it does rain in LA. Be prepared next year!

So I would hate to bore anyone with my rendition of the ceremony because there are 5 million other sites doing so but I would just like to chime in a bit on my best parts, worst parts and why I still don't like James Cameron. Yeah I said it!

The Best Parts:

Right off the bat Mo'nique winning for Best Supporting Actress. I have not seen Precious yet, I really want to but I am a crier, a loud one and I feel like I don't want to embarrass myself in public. From what I heard and the clips that I seen I don't think that anyone would be able to leave that film in one piece. Her speech was beautiful and genuine and greatly deserved! Bravo!

Second part.... GLEE! That's my show! I love everything about it and I love how they got the recognition that it did. It's an awesome show and truly hilarious. And its great to see a show about young people win an award. Super!

Third part- Dexter's Michael C. Hall winning and John Lithgow. I'm super excited because I just started watching Dexter before Christmas and fell in love and most importantly Michael C. Hall is a genius. John Lithgow was as creepy as Dexter and it was nicely done. Can't wait for season 5.

By far my favorite part of the show..... The Hangover winning for Best Comedy.



Genius! Yeah, I will admit I am not crazy over The Hangover like most people I know. It's not apart of my vernacular and I don't have a crazy shenanigans nor do I aspire to but credit has to be given when credit was due. It was a funny movie and kudos. But seriously Mike Tyson up there on the stage accepting an award for a movie is truly EPIC!

Other highlights: Meryl Streep, UP and Drew Barrymore winning. :)

Lowlights:

Chloe whatever her last name, her dress, her speech about her dress, and her in general.



Yeah I probably would have been upset too and if I was the  designer I probably would have passed out but seriously lets calm down a bit. You're an actress. Act like you're cool with it and then unleash all heck out backstage. I'm sure that's what you do on your show, that I unfortunately don't watch. But from what I gather from it your character has to act like she is cool with her husband having two other wives right? So pretend like your character! It will be okay :)

True Blood not winning anything :( Boo. Well yeah, this season was okay compared to last. But whats so great about Mad Men? I will answer that soon, It's queued up on my Netflix.

Poor Joseph Gordon-Levitt. I recently watched (500) Days of Summer and it seriously messed me up badly. For anyone who hasn't seen it, it probably won't have the same effect on you. I'm just weird and pathetic. But it was a great movie and he was wonderful in it. I hope he at least gets nominated for an Oscar. If you haven't seen the movie go watch it!



Lastly! James "I'm going to quote a line from my movie even if its my own made up language" Cameron. I did not see Avatar. I really have no desire to see Avatar, just like I had no desire to see Titanic. I was actually forced to see it when it came out on VHS (two VHS tapes I might add) by my best friend and as soon as it was popped into the VCR I was planning for it to sink from the get-go. But don't get me wrong, I liked Terminator and Terminator 2.

James Cameron just bugs me and Avatar to me is like Titanic all over again just in space or whatever planet or year it is in. Seriously when they were playing the theme I thought it was Celine Dion but then I realized Leona Lewis was there and I put two and two together. But seriously sounded like My Heart Will Go On.... gosh James "quote a line" Cameron. Was he all like "I'll be back" back in the day?? If I was coherent back then I think I would have been more furious than I am now.



So that's how I spent my Sunday evening. And since the awards were simultaneously with the east coast, it was super early and I watched Good Burger on Nickelodeon. Remember when kid shows and movies were good?? Not saying that Good Burger was award worthy but certainly better than Hannah Montana! Just saying!



What was your take? And is Avatar really worth it?