Be careful with the popcorn. Dinner for Schmucks is laugh-out-loud genius. Take the comment literally. You will laugh-out-loud. Lots .Dinner for Schmucks" is one of the funniest movies of the year. Anyone who sees it and doesn't laugh should check their pulse. Along with the 2 leads, akin to a funnier Jerry Lewis/Dean Martin, the cast of zanies brings a pantry full of outrageous ingredients to flavor the whole. If we promise to misbehave, can we come back for dessert? All in all, a must see for this summer!
An impressive action-thriller that pulls out all the stops. ("Salt") is an adrenaline rush that keeps you jumping from situation to situation so quickly that you'll never be bored. Its narrative strategy is to leave audiences in the dark for much of the action, but each tidbit we're given fits into the broader picture. The action scenes are imaginative and elaborate without seeming fake. All in all, Salt succeeds as an unpretentious, confident, and fast-paced action piece and is a must see this summer!
Smart, innovative, and thrilling, Inception is that rare summer blockbuster that succeeds viscerally as well as intellectually. The less you know going in, the better you will appreciate the unfolding, doubling-back, and overall mind-bending stories within stories in one of the year's best films. No matter how high your personal expectations for "Inception" may be, the film not only meets but wildly exceeds them. If your only going to see one movie in IMax this summer, make it this one, because it will blow your mind!"
Smart, innovative, and thrilling, Inception is that rare summer blockbuster that succeeds viscerally as well as intellectually. The less you know going in, the better you will appreciate the unfolding, doubling-back, and overall mind-bending stories within stories in one of the year's best films. No matter how high your personal expectations for "Inception" may be, the film not only meets but wildly exceeds them. If your only going to see one movie this summer, make it this one because it will blow your mind!
A fun slice of escapist entertainment that's teeming with the kind of creativity Disney used to be famous for. It is an epic comedy adventure, it is humorous and exciting, casting a spell of unrepentant fun. A pinch of movie magic makes this fantasy action movie a summer movie popcorn pleasure for kids and adults alike. A must see this summer!
"Despicable Me" is a pleasure, an entertaining outing that will have youngsters and oldsters alike laughing out loud. It's imaginative, smart and charming. A triumph of both story and animation that's thrilling, witty, hilarious, heartfelt and entertaining. Despicable? Hardly. Oddball fun? Oh, my, yes, every youngster will want their own toy Minion to take home and parents will appreciate and enjoy this movie on a distinctly higher level. All in all, a must see in 3D this summer."
Despicable Me" is a pleasure, an entertaining outing that will have youngsters and oldsters alike laughing out loud. It's imaginative, smart and charming. A triumph of both story and animation that's thrilling, witty, hilarious, heartfelt and entertaining. Despicable? Hardly. Oddball fun? Oh, my, yes, every youngster will want their own toy Minion to take home and parents will appreciate and enjoy this movie on a distinctly higher level. All in all, a must see this summer.
It took twenty-three years, but Predator has finally found a worthwhile heir. A fun call-back to its gruesome predecessor, Predators is a spirited, slickly mounted production with a stylish, lean and, well, familiar outing. Predators may not be the instant classic Predator was, but as an action-oriented Sci-fi thriller and an entertaining summer diversion, it fills the bill. A must see this summer!
This live-action adaptation of an animated children's fantasy series is an awesome, joyful ride that represents another major hit from a promising filmmaker. It's worth putting up with M. Night the writer to enjoy the work of M. Night the director. I've never personal seen the animated series, but this movie was down right spectacular and just a fun movie to sit back and enjoy. A must see this summer!
The Twilight Saga: Eclipse is superior to its two predecessors in every possible way. The mythology finally feels comfortable in its own skin, aware of both its strengths and limitations, and appears to be striding confidently into the future. The volatile love triangle is amped-up and edgier. Expect a lot more bite! No question, this is the most successful entry so far, and a must see this summer!