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- Review count39
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- First reviewApril 20, 2008
- Last reviewOctober 24, 2011
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Popcorn with your punches
PostedOctober 24, 2011
Being the geek that I am, I was excited to see the robots in action. I was not expecting to be moved to near tears by the father-son plotline. Any father with kids should see this movie as it explores the meaning of what it is to be a dad as opposed to a father.
Can't wait for it to come out on DVD so I can blast the fight scenes on my Surround Sound. If you can see this in IMAX, make sure you do so. It's worth it!
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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Arguably, the best movie of the year.
PostedAugust 5, 2011
It came down to this or "Cowboys and Aliens." After seeing the reviews for C&A, I decided to see "Crazy, Stupid, Love." I'm so glad I made this choice. I identified with all of the characters as I have been through all the character arcs shown in the film. I especially identified with Cal (Steve Carell) and Jacob (Ryan Gosling). When I was in college, I was Jacob. When I got divorced, I was Cal.
The women in the movie had relevant roles and weren't there for scenery, which was good. Emma Stone's star keeps rising and Juliane Moore was solid as always.
I had some qualms about taking my daughter with me as I remember the first trailer for this movie as being a R rating. But I was relieved as Cal's son had a prominent character arc. I would caution bringing any child under 12-13 age range.
Great movie. Would see it again and definitely buy the DVD...
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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Excellent reboot
PostedJuly 2, 2011
While there were some throwaway scenes and the plot was a little fantastic, this is a superhero movie that needs to be taken seriously. Michael Fassbender and James McAvoy are a fantastic link to Ian McKellan and Patrick Stewart. You can easily see these two transitioning the roles to the older actors.
I can't wait to see what they do for the second film. **Spoiler** Watch for the Wolverine cameo; very funny!
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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Speilberg's Mini Me
PostedJune 22, 2011
So I glad I saw this in IMAX. Took my 13 year old daughter, who refuses to watch "Cloverfield," to see this. She said she would see "Super 8" again. It was also somewhat inspiring for her as she saw kids around her age using their imagination to create something rather than just consuming pop culture. I really don't want to talk about the movie itself because I don't want to give anything away. Suffice to say, I would go see it again, too!
This is a legit PG-13; I would not bring anyone younger than 10 as Mr. Abrams knows how to create suspense. We jumped more than a few times.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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Everything you want in a popcorn movie!
PostedMay 3, 2011
Although I've seen each of the previous 4 Fast movies, I can't say I've looked forward to any of them. After seeing the trailer for "Fast 5" before IMAX "Sucker Punch," I was excited to see this movie. IT DID NOT DISAPPOINT!
If I could give it ten stars, I would. For all it's flaws (character development, plot points), they were minor in comparison to the action sequences. What I loved the most was the absence of green screen. If they used one, you could not tell. Being a licensed driver for 24 years, I've never been one to speed. I thank God for movies like this so I can live vicariously through it.
I will see this movie again, but only in IMAX. It's pretty much a waste to see it any other way. One of the best action movies of the last ten years. Enjoy!!!
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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Better than reviews
PostedMay 3, 2011
While this movie will not win any Oscars or be a critical darling, it was better than the rating given by RottenTomatoes. The intertwining stories was definitely different for a teen driven drama, but a welcome change. I also liked that I could bring my 13 year old with me and let her see what goes into that teen right of passage. A good movie, but know what you're getting into. *Spoiler Alert*: Parents, some of the themes (cheating, dating, lying, etc.) might be too adolescent for some kids. If you think your kid(s) can handle it, have fun but make sure to discuss with them.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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Cliche'd, but inspirational...
PostedApril 17, 2011
I remember hearing about this young lady on the news years ago. When my daughter and I saw the trailer while waiting to see another movie, we agreed to give this one a shot.
The early reviews were not good, but we still went anyway. The reviews, in my opinion, did not do the movie justice. Sure, it was a little cliched and sappy, but it was an inspiring story nonetheless. And as a person who is not a person of faith but respects it in others, I thought the writers incorporated the young lady's faith into the story without being heavy handed.
We're it not for the pacing and staging of the surfing scenes, I would have given it a higher rating. But well worth a matinee viewing.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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Visually stunning
PostedApril 1, 2011
Regardless of what you think of the plot, the movie is a visual masterpiece! I enjoyed Zach Snyder's other films, "300" and "Watchmen" so I had a feeling I would be amazed on a grander scale. Mr. Snyder did not disappoint. If you're going to see this movie, the only way to appreciate it is in IMAX. The sound effects and soundtrack were amazing!
That being said, the plot was cliched and dense, if that can even happen. I was worried when the movie started having my 13 year old daughter with me, but my anxiety lessened as the movie unfolded. Watching the young women skulk around in tight dance outfits, my first thought was Snyder was using the objectification of women as a weapon for those same women. This was confirmed after reading an Entertainment Weekly interview with him. I had to explain this to my daughter. So she picked up on the cliche of orphan fighting for survival, but the deeper theme of weaponry was harder to explain.
Good movie, but not great...
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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This team knows about creating a brand...
PostedFebruary 13, 2011
I became a Justin Bieber fan just as my daughter was becoming one, too. I grew up listening to pop music so anyone that reminds me of Michael Jackson was going to get a listen. That being said, I was just as interested in seeing the movie as my 12 year old daughter. Great movie as he is presented as a real kid. He's close to his grandparents and parents. He seems to listen and he's got great mentors. I just hope that all them can keep saying "No" when he needs to hear it.
A part of the movie that brought home just how different his life is happens when he's riding a scooter or Segway and a mob of girls start tearing at him and his clothes. I'm sure after that incident he doesn't go out without a bodyguard.
The only complaint I have is they kept pushing the "Follow your dreams" mantra. While I believe in that message, there are some people that don't realize just how special this kid is. Plays multiple instruments well after teaching himself to play each of them and he sings? Yes, he's not Mozart but it's impressive nonetheless. I just hope kids walk a way realizing that Bieber works hard at what he does and it's not all fun and games.
Great family movie, but be willing to have a conversation with your kids after.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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Slow, nuanced work from the Coens
PostedJanuary 23, 2011
I just DVR'd the original, but wanted to see this ever since I saw the trailer with Johnny Cash's music playing in the background. The movie was good, but I will have to see the original for an accurate comparison. As a movie standing on it's own without knowledge of an original, I would say it was a welcome western as we don't get too many these days.
My only complaint was that Coens tried too hard to get the dialogue to fit the time and section of the country (the Southwest, particularly Arkansas and Texas) that it could turn off younger viewers. Most young people haven't heard people converse in such proper terms to describe things or give an insult so I think viewing the original is good advice for most people wanting to see this. I expected more action, but I think they were trying to take their time telling the story.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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