tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-342489722024-03-05T22:51:28.677-08:00The Royal JournalBADNESS isn't a word, its a lifestyle!Kristianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12447326738313414833noreply@blogger.comBlogger279125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34248972.post-3281689505406998572013-05-05T21:59:00.000-07:002013-05-05T21:59:03.775-07:00Mini Movie Review: Iron Man 3: ★★★<object height="252" width="450"><param name="movie" value="http://www.traileraddict.com/emd/64653"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param>
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A nice addition to the Iron Man franchise, but <a href="http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1300854/"><i>Iron Man 3</i></a> didn't fully deliver as expected. A commendable attempt from writer/director <a href="http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000948/?ref_=tt_ov_dr">Shane Black</a> as took the reigns from <a href="http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0269463/?ref_=tt_cl_t6">Jon Favreau</a> in this latest chapter of Marvel's big screen universe. But as usual with sequels of sequels, the film fizzles in comparison to the prior 2. I did like the movie however, and had a lot of fun in the theater, but it is definitely the weakest of the trilogy. If you are an Iron Man fan, I say you need to see this in theaters...and, as usual with Marvel movies, be sure to stay after the credits roll.
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<a href="http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1483013/?ref_=sr_1"><i>Oblivion</i></a> was a little predictable, I figured out the twist before it was revealed. The story had a few plot holes, but overall I really liked it! Incredible visuals and decent performances. The score was phenomenal! See this one in theaters if you get the chance.<br />
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This is exactly what the first movie should have been. A movie jam-packed with just about every muscle-bound action hero from the 80s AND their infamous one-liners. Equally as funny as it is violent and loud,<a href="http://www.theexpendables2film.com/index.html" target="_blank"><i> the Expendables 2</i></a> is the kind of movie you want to watch over and over again. Only in my wildest adolescent dreams would I have imaged the likes of <a href="http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000216/" target="_blank">Schwarzenegger</a>, <a href="http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000230/" target="_blank">Stallone</a>, <a href="http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000241/" target="_blank">Van Damme</a> and <a href="http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000246/" target="_blank">Bruce Willis</a> teaming up in a film together. <a href="http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1764651/" target="_blank"><i>The Expendables 2</i></a> not only makes that fantasy a reality, it hits it out of the park...and <a href="http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0001569/" target="_blank">Chuck Norris</a> is the cherry on top! Go see this...DO IT NOW!!Kristianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12447326738313414833noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34248972.post-46531799340082668922012-08-08T16:49:00.000-07:002012-08-22T16:50:08.843-07:00Mini Movie Review: The Bourne Legacy: ★★½<object height="244" width="450"><param name="movie" value="http://www.traileraddict.com/emd/57631"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param>
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Great action sequences built into an otherwise weak storyline. Clearly the marketability of the Bourne name was used to draw in a bigger audience. Besides a microscopic tie in to the previous 3 films, I see no reason why<i> <a href="http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1194173/" target="_blank">The Bourne Legacy</a></i> should even be associated with the <a href="http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000354/" target="_blank">Matt Damon</a> trilogy. In fact, I think this would would have been a much better film as a stand alone. Regardless, <a href="http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0719637/" target="_blank">Jeremy Renner</a> is great, and there are a couple of sequences that will keep you on the edge of your seat. Despite the negatives of this movie, I still enjoyed it, for the most part. I would recommend you see this in the theater if you must, but you might get more for your money's worth if you wait to rent this.Kristianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12447326738313414833noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34248972.post-82573674757756807392012-07-26T16:54:00.000-07:002012-07-26T16:54:54.111-07:00Mini Movie Review: The Dark Knight Rises: ★★★★<object height="247" width="450"><param name="movie" value="http://www.traileraddict.com/emd/50228"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param>
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Despite not being as good as "<a href="http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0468569/" target="_blank"><i>the Dark Knight</i></a>," this third installment of the <a href="http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0634240/" target="_blank">Christopher Nolan</a> Batman saga makes for an excellent capstone to the prior two films. In my opinion, this is Nolan's worst movie to date, BUT that doesn't mean I think its a bad movie. I watched all three movies back-to-back in the theater making it unavoidable to compare and contrast the films. It was blatantly obvious that "<a href="http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1345836/" target="_blank"><i>The Dark Knight Rises</i></a>" was the weakest of the trilogy. However, where the "the Dark Knight Rises" fails to live up to the hype behind it, the film succeeds in having THE best ending of the entire franchise...and what an epic conclusion! Nolan at his best. Regardless, this is a fun movie and Batman fans will find moments of greatness within it. Go see it!!Kristianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12447326738313414833noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34248972.post-65191251517700747652012-06-18T15:13:00.000-07:002012-06-18T15:13:01.719-07:00Mini Movie Review: Prometheus: ★★★½<object width="450" height="248"><param name="movie" value="http://www.traileraddict.com/emd/50297"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><param name="wmode" value="transparent"></param><param name="allowfullscreen" value="true"></param><embed src="http://www.traileraddict.com/emd/50297" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" allowfullscreen="true" allowscriptaccess="always" width="450" height="248"></embed></object>
<span class="commentBody" data-jsid="text"><a href="http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1446714/" target="_blank"><i>Prometheus </i></a>is one of those
movies that I spent years looking forward to. It was to be Ridley
Scott's triumphant return to Scifi, since his tent-pole films "<a href="http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0078748/" target="_blank"><i>Alien</i></a>"
and "<a href="http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0083658/" target="_blank"><i>Blade Runner</i></a>" set the standard for great scifi. So Naturally, how
could one not have extremely high expectations for Prometheus? Those
high expectations are probably why I felt some form of disappointment
when the credits finally rolled. Initially I walked out of the theater
feeling more or less satisfied. But, I found that the longer I thought
about what happened (or didn't happen) in "<i>Prometheus</i>" the more
questions I had and the more I began to dislike the movie. Overall is
wasn't a bad movie though, it just left WAY too many stones unturned,
and didn't answer most of the questions raised in the storyline. (A
sequel might change my opinion completely.) Definitely go see this
movie, seeing it in 3D is worth the extra money too.</span>Kristianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12447326738313414833noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34248972.post-52397638036565155682012-05-04T13:02:00.000-07:002012-05-04T13:03:48.539-07:00Mini Movie Review: The Avengers: ★★★★½<object height="298" width="450"><param name="movie" value="http://www.traileraddict.com/emd/47299">
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A movie this huge rarely lives up to the hype surrounding it, and one would even assume with so many well established characters and back stories coming together that <a href="http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0848228/" target="_blank"><i>the Avengers </i></a>would be a recipe for disaster. But I am delighted to say that <a href="http://marvel.com/" target="_blank">Marvel </a>has put together quite possibly the best superhero movie to date. This one will probably break some records at the box office. The action is outstanding, as Marvel does best, and thanks to writer/director<a href="http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0923736/" target="_blank"> Joss Whedon</a> the audience is treated to hilarious locker room banter between the hulking egos of the superhero team. Some interactions even settling the debate of "who would win if they went head to head?"<br />
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There is no need to see this in 3D, but I do admonish you to get yourself to a theater and see this marvel of a film as soon as possible. I know I'm already looking forward to seeing it a second...and third time. Oh, and as most Marvel fans know already, make sure you stay until the final credit rolls.Kristianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12447326738313414833noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34248972.post-55775567201082549002012-03-27T16:21:00.002-07:002012-03-27T16:23:10.726-07:00Mini Movie Review: The Hunger Games: ★★★½<object height="256" width="450"><param name="movie" value="http://www.traileraddict.com/emd/51800"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><param name="wmode" value="transparent"><param name="allowfullscreen" value="true"><embed src="http://www.traileraddict.com/emd/51800" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" allowfullscreen="true" allowscriptaccess="always" height="256" width="450"></embed></object><br /><br />I think my wife said it best about this one: "Not epic, but good." Many important plot points go unmentioned in this movie leaving those of us who did not read the books slightly confused. Despite the silliness of Dr. Seuss-type characters hosting a "Running Man" death match for kids, this movie kept me on the edge of my seat. Fewer things are more disturbing than kids killing kids. I liked this movie, but I'm not about to go see it for a second time. That's why I say, rent this one.Kristianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12447326738313414833noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34248972.post-17564194733778636692012-03-12T15:47:00.000-07:002012-03-27T15:53:46.124-07:00Mini Movie Review: John Carter: ★★½<object height="247" width="450"><param name="movie" value="http://www.traileraddict.com/emd/42560"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><param name="wmode" value="transparent"><param name="allowfullscreen" value="true"><embed src="http://www.traileraddict.com/emd/42560" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" allowfullscreen="true" allowscriptaccess="always" height="247" width="450"></embed></object><br /><br />John Carter is Nothing special. Aside from grade A visual effects, this movie failed to impress. It was entirely too long, I almost fell asleep at one point, and it really felt like John Carter was nothing more than a Disney attempt at making a Star Wars-like film. Could have been titled "Super Mario Star Wars." I say, skip this one.Kristianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12447326738313414833noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34248972.post-77173864558526246242012-01-31T09:33:00.000-08:002012-01-31T09:38:56.749-08:00Mini Movie Review: The Grey: ★★★½<object width="450" height="247"><param name="movie" value="http://www.traileraddict.com/emd/51430"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><param name="wmode" value="transparent"><param name="allowfullscreen" value="true"><embed src="http://www.traileraddict.com/emd/51430" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" allowfullscreen="true" allowscriptaccess="always" width="450" height="247"></embed></object><br /><br /><a href="http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000553/"><br />Liam Neeson</a> keeps the bad ass streak alive in this man vs. nature thriller. This movie pulls you in, much like how a pack of wolves would drag you into their den. You can't help but being completely enthralled. High tension from beginning to end, I loved every minute of it. Make sure you see this one while its still showing on the big screen. Oh, and word to the wise, stay for the stinger at the end of the credits, you'll enjoy the ending a lot more if you do.Kristianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12447326738313414833noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34248972.post-39882063299903893392012-01-28T09:40:00.000-08:002012-01-31T09:43:17.432-08:00Mini Movie Review: The Artist: ★★★★<object width="450" height="314"><param name="movie" value="http://www.traileraddict.com/emd/40150"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><param name="wmode" value="transparent"><param name="allowfullscreen" value="true"><embed src="http://www.traileraddict.com/emd/40150" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" allowfullscreen="true" allowscriptaccess="always" width="450" height="314"></embed></object><br /><br /><br />Don't let the fact that this is a silent movie scare you off. <a href="http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1655442/"><span style="font-style: italic;">The Artist</span></a> proves that if you strip down all the visual effects, digital sound and big name actors, a movie can still be a beautiful experience. This has become one of my favorite films and I'm sure it could be yours too. Go see it in theaters if you can.Kristianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12447326738313414833noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34248972.post-45673338173662778262012-01-10T14:31:00.000-08:002012-01-10T14:33:55.878-08:00Mini Movie Review: Apollo 18: ★★½<object width="450" height="314"><param name="movie" value="http://www.traileraddict.com/emd/41795"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><param name="wmode" value="transparent"></param><param name="allowfullscreen" value="true"></param><embed src="http://www.traileraddict.com/emd/41795" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" allowfullscreen="true" allowscriptaccess="always" width="450" height="314"></embed></object><br /><br />I liked the originality of this "found footage" movie, set in space. We follow two NASA astronauts as they make an eerie discovery on the Moon. Keeps you on the edge of your seat, and the ending is not what you expect. This one is definitely worth renting.Kristianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12447326738313414833noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34248972.post-41751675673432978422012-01-10T14:24:00.000-08:002012-01-10T14:28:10.836-08:00Mini Movie Review: Conan the Barbarian: ½<object width="450" height="314"><param name="movie" value="http://www.traileraddict.com/emd/42139"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><param name="wmode" value="transparent"></param><param name="allowfullscreen" value="true"></param><embed src="http://www.traileraddict.com/emd/42139" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" allowfullscreen="true" allowscriptaccess="always" width="450" height="314"></embed></object><br /><br />Well that's an hour and 50 minutes of my life that I can never get back. This felt like it should have been a made for cable-TV movie with some extreme violence. Its not often I feel ripped off for renting a movie for $1, Skip this one completely!<br /><br />This is officially the worst rated movie on my blog. 1/2 a star is all I give this steaming pile!Kristianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12447326738313414833noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34248972.post-45026462818671464582012-01-10T14:21:00.000-08:002012-01-10T14:23:53.934-08:00Mini Movie Review: The Adventures of Tintin: ★★★<object width="450" height="256"><param name="movie" value="http://www.traileraddict.com/emd/47646"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><param name="wmode" value="transparent"></param><param name="allowfullscreen" value="true"></param><embed src="http://www.traileraddict.com/emd/47646" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" allowfullscreen="true" allowscriptaccess="always" width="450" height="256"></embed></object><br /><br />Not as good as I had hoped, but Tin Tin is a fun movie for the whole family. Kids and adults alike should enjoy this one. Not sure if seeing this one in 3D is necessary, but definitely worth seeing.Kristianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12447326738313414833noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34248972.post-43629478029983070092012-01-02T14:16:00.000-08:002012-01-10T14:19:53.018-08:00Mini Movie Review: Mission: Impossible - Ghost Protocol: ★★★<object width="450" height="247"><param name="movie" value="http://www.traileraddict.com/emd/48156"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><param name="wmode" value="transparent"><param name="allowfullscreen" value="true"><embed src="http://www.traileraddict.com/emd/48156" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" allowfullscreen="true" allowscriptaccess="always" width="450" height="247"></embed></object><br /><br />Good but not "great," doesn't live up to the hype. This 4th installment of the MI franchise meets the bar set by MI3, but doesn't raise it. High octane action blends with what feels to be, out of place comedy, makes it hard to decipher if Ghost Protocol is trying to be an action thriller peppered with slapstick comedy . MI4 is definitely worth seeing, but I would wait to rent it.Kristianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12447326738313414833noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34248972.post-45349333710097020582012-01-01T14:11:00.000-08:002012-01-10T14:15:20.521-08:00Mini Movie Review: Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows: ★★★<object width="450" height="256"><param name="movie" value="http://www.traileraddict.com/emd/47686"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><param name="wmode" value="transparent"><param name="allowfullscreen" value="true"><embed src="http://www.traileraddict.com/emd/47686" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" allowfullscreen="true" allowscriptaccess="always" width="450" height="256"></embed></object><br /><br />Better than the original, but drags at many points and feels a bit too long. Enjoyable characters and original, stylized action sequences, thanks to director <a href="http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0005363/">Guy Ritchie</a>. See this one in theaters if you can afford it, definitely worth seeing.Kristianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12447326738313414833noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34248972.post-74309937044902049832011-12-30T14:05:00.000-08:002012-01-10T14:11:18.621-08:00Mini Movie Review: Girl With The Dragon Tattoo: ★★½<object width="450" height="247"><param name="movie" value="http://www.traileraddict.com/emd/47067"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><param name="wmode" value="transparent"><param name="allowfullscreen" value="true"><embed src="http://www.traileraddict.com/emd/47067" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" allowfullscreen="true" allowscriptaccess="always" width="450" height="247"></embed></object><br /><br />A valiant effort by director <a href="http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000399/">David Fincher</a>, but this reboot falls short. It's not nearly as enthralling as the original <a href="http://www.traileraddict.com/trailer/girl-with-dragon-tattoo/trailer">Swedish version</a>, but <a href="http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0722153/">Trent Reznor</a>'s eerie soundtrack keeps the otherwise carbon copy plot somewhat intriguing. The recent surge of remakes of great foregin language films proves only one thing...Americans are too lazy to read subtitles. Rent this one(Watch the swedish movie first).Kristianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12447326738313414833noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34248972.post-91022484929866229012011-12-20T14:00:00.000-08:002012-01-10T14:04:58.190-08:00Mini Movie Review: Young Adult: ★★½<object width="450" height="307"><param name="movie" value="http://www.traileraddict.com/emd/47143"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><param name="wmode" value="transparent"><param name="allowfullscreen" value="true"><embed src="http://www.traileraddict.com/emd/47143" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" allowfullscreen="true" allowscriptaccess="always" width="450" height="307"></embed></object><br /><br />Well acted movie, but a bit too depressing. Don't expect the same light-hearted whit found in <a href="http://www.imdb.com/name/nm1959505/">Diablo Cody</a>'s first film, <a href="http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0467406/"><span style="font-style: italic;">Juno</span></a>. The movie was marketed as a comedy, when this is in fact a drama with sprinkles of "comedy" mixed in. Rent this one if you need something to make you feel better about yourself.Kristianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12447326738313414833noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34248972.post-64998762875639243272011-12-10T13:55:00.000-08:002012-01-10T13:57:43.023-08:00Mini Movie Review: One Day: ★★½<object width="450" height="256"><param name="movie" value="http://www.traileraddict.com/emd/41633"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><param name="wmode" value="transparent"></param><param name="allowfullscreen" value="true"></param><embed src="http://www.traileraddict.com/emd/41633" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" allowfullscreen="true" allowscriptaccess="always" width="450" height="256"></embed></object><br /><br />The story line is fairly "gimmicky" following the relationship of 2 people who meet on the same day through different years. Not terrible, emotional driving drama. Rent this one with your lady and you'll score some "aw, isn't that cute" points!Kristianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12447326738313414833noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34248972.post-46574501668582052922011-12-08T13:57:00.000-08:002012-01-10T14:00:10.794-08:00Mini Movie Review: Transformers: Dark of the Moon: ★★<object width="450" height="249"><param name="movie" value="http://www.traileraddict.com/emd/50789"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><param name="wmode" value="transparent"><param name="allowfullscreen" value="true"><embed src="http://www.traileraddict.com/emd/50789" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" allowfullscreen="true" allowscriptaccess="always" width="450" height="249"></embed></object><br /><br />Without a doubt the worst in the trilogy. Great action, and special effects. Hokey jokes and gags feel awkward and forced. Simply put, this movie could be a live-action translation of the Saturday morning cartoon. Rent this one if you have an afternoon to waste.Kristianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12447326738313414833noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34248972.post-14368860995270528192011-11-11T12:09:00.000-08:002011-11-11T12:11:48.678-08:00Mini Movie Review: Immortals: ★½<object width="450" height="302"><param name="movie" value="http://www.traileraddict.com/emd/39192"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><param name="wmode" value="transparent"><param name="allowfullscreen" value="true"><embed src="http://www.traileraddict.com/emd/39192" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" allowfullscreen="true" allowscriptaccess="always" width="450" height="302"></embed></object><br /><br />Visually stunning, fantastically gory, but lacks real drama. Rent this one, you won't regret waiting. (that is about all I'm willing to write about this movie)Kristianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12447326738313414833noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34248972.post-29464927155722539762011-10-13T14:20:00.000-07:002011-10-13T14:32:30.197-07:00Mini Movie Review: The Thing : ★★★½<object width="450" height="252"><param name="movie" value="http://www.traileraddict.com/emd/42570"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><param name="wmode" value="transparent"><param name="allowfullscreen" value="true"><embed src="http://www.traileraddict.com/emd/42570" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" allowfullscreen="true" allowscriptaccess="always" width="450" height="252"></embed></object><br /><br /><a href="http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0905372/"><span style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;">'The Thing'</span></a> (2011) is not as unforgettable as the 1982 <a href="http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000118/">John Carpenter</a> classic, but this sci-fi horror does compliment its predecessor very well. Its obvious first time director <a href="http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0374048/">Matthijs van Heijningen Jr</a>. took notes as this ultra-violent prequel does well in setting up all the pieces for the 1982 hit. Its full of easter eggs and nods to Carpenter's '<a href="http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0084787/"><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">The Thing</span></a>' which makes this a lot of fun for fans. Heijningen deserves credit for his great attention to detail. Don't take your kids, but don't waste any time getting to a theater to see this instant classic. I already can't wait to see it again! <a href="http://youtu.be/ZXHuGyv1KXM">"Den er ikkje en bikkje!"</a><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;">3.5 out of 5<br /></div>Kristianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12447326738313414833noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34248972.post-46159750285656639642011-10-09T19:52:00.000-07:002011-10-09T19:57:27.248-07:00Mini Movie Review: 50/50: ★★★★<object width="450" height="302"><param name="movie" value="http://www.traileraddict.com/emd/40636"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><param name="wmode" value="transparent"></param><param name="allowfullscreen" value="true"></param><embed src="http://www.traileraddict.com/emd/40636" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" allowfullscreen="true" allowscriptaccess="always" width="450" height="302"></embed></object><br /><br /><a href="http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1306980/"><span style="font-style: italic;">50/50</span></a> is what you would call a "feel good comedy." Touching performance by <a href="http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0330687/">Joseph Gordon-Levitt</a> and <a href="http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0736622/">Seth Rogen</a> does well in bringing the comic relief. Cancer sucks and this movie reminds us just how unexpectedly it can come and flip our world upside down. If you can't see this in theaters, definitely rent itKristianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12447326738313414833noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34248972.post-73442201028711708312011-09-24T17:57:00.000-07:002011-09-24T18:04:12.940-07:00Mini Movie Review: Moneyball: ★★★★<object height="302" width="450"><param name="movie" value="http://www.traileraddict.com/emd/41313"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><param name="wmode" value="transparent"><param name="allowfullscreen" value="true"><embed src="http://www.traileraddict.com/emd/41313" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" allowfullscreen="true" allowscriptaccess="always" height="302" width="450"></embed></object><br /><br />'<a style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;" href="http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1210166/">Moneyball</a>' is one of the best movies of 2011. An endearing and motivational true story about an MLB general manager hoping to defy the odds. If you're not a fan of baseball fear not, I don't follow Major League Baseball and was still able to connect with the story. Go see this one in theaters, <a href="http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000093/">Brad Pitt</a> will likely get an Oscar nom for his role.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;">4 out of 5<br /></div>Kristianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12447326738313414833noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34248972.post-88089864856412886952011-09-23T16:17:00.000-07:002011-09-23T16:23:14.177-07:00Mini Movie Review: Killer Elite: ★★½<object height="256" width="450"><param name="movie" value="http://www.traileraddict.com/emd/41621"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><param name="wmode" value="transparent"><param name="allowfullscreen" value="true"><embed src="http://www.traileraddict.com/emd/41621" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" allowfullscreen="true" allowscriptaccess="always" height="256" width="450"></embed></object><br /><br />'<a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1448755/"><span style="font-style: italic;">Killer Elite</span></a>' tried way too hard to be a espionage conspiracy movie along the lines of '<a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0105112/"><span style="font-style: italic;">Patriot Games</span></a>' when it should have been more like '<a href="http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0293662/"><span style="font-style: italic;">the Transporter</span></a>.' Let's face it, sometimes its better to keep things simple. We want to see <a href="http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0005458/">Jason Statham</a> kick ass, not act. Although, it was pretty cool to see <a href="http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0654110/">Clive Owen</a> and <a href="http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000134/">De Niro</a> along side Statham. My advice, wait to rent this one. But its definitely worth seeing.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;">2.5 out of 5<br /></div>Kristianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12447326738313414833noreply@blogger.com0