First Look: Quantum of Solace

Trailer: Star Trek

Review: Rambo

John Rambo (Sylvester Stallone) is living in Northern Thailand when he is hired to transport missionaires to war-torn Burma. After the villiage they are aiding is attacked, he returns hired mercenaries to the same location, tags along, and does his thing.

Bleck, what an awful violent movie with barely any plot. I will say Tom enjoyed it and I have never seen the first three. So maybe my opinion doesn't matter, but anyway... I tried to convince Tom to let me see Juno while he saw this, but no dice.

My favorite parts of the movie:

None really, although seeing this movie allowed me to find out that my crappy movie theater put in those nifty digital projectors in all their theaters, yay!

1 out of 5 stars.

Heath Ledger dies at 28

This shocked me so much that I actually cried when I heard about it. Now, that could just be pregnancy hormones and such, but still, I couldn't believe it. I had a huge poster of him up on my wall through out college. I loved him in A Knight's Tale and even more so when I found out he was the guy in 10 Things I hate about you. I've seen 6 of his 15 released movies and plan on seeing A Dark Knight, his last finished film.

Review: 27 Dresses

Jane (Katherine Heigl) likes to please everyone, loves weddings and has a secret love for her boss. Imagine the problems that arise when her helpless sister gets quickly engaged to her boss.

I loved, loved, loved this RomCom*!!! I told Tom I wanted to see it again in the theater. I don't think I can get him to see it twice though. ;)

Nothing spectacular here, just hilarious and cute. I think I was just really in the mood for that type of film so I am probably overplugging it, but oh well.

My favorite parts of the movie:

Showing off the 27 bridesmaid dresses
Arguing with Kevin (James Marsden)
Her sarcastic best friend Casey (Judy Greer)

5 out of 5 stars.

(*** RomCom = Romantic Comedy, it took me ages to figure that out because I saw it in reviews and such all the time).

Review: Cloverfield

Mysterious monster attacks New York City the night 5 New Yorkers are attending a going away party and film their experiences.

I was so pumped about seeing this movie ever since the crazy trailer in front of Transformers. For me, it did not disappoint. I have read very conflicting reviews of people who loved it and people who hated it. I loved it. It was unique with its camera work, marketing, and story, but still very traditional in the monster movie sense.

I was sad when my plans changed and I had to see it at our crappy local theater. However, I was slightly placated when they showed at the beginning that it was being projected with a new digital movie projector and surround sound. (Wow, I thought the 17 commercials and trailers at the front of the film looked remarkably crisp). (Yay, for the awesome Star Trek teaser, more on that later).

I knew going into it, as most people should have, that it was all done with hand held cameras, a la Blair Witch Project. So we sat more towards the back than the front. I had no problems with the shaky camera. It also wasn't too too scary for me. I only remember wanting to look away once. It also shocked the crap out of me at a couple points, which I loved.

I know the people behind us hated the ending as did some others I've seen online, but I thought the ending was very appropriate given the entire story arc. Oh, and it's a monster movie, people die during the movie, ok, didn't you see that coming??? Crazy complainers.

I know J.J. Abrams only produced the movie, but is was another reason I wanted to see it. I suppose I am just interested in anything his name is attached to. Plus, check this out. A scene from the very beginning of the film, I think, anyone recognize the symbol in the corner?



That's right, a Dharma logo, CRAZY easter eggs. I love it!

My favortie parts of the movie:

Hard to define, I enjoyed it immensely!

5 out of 5 stars.

Short Reviews

The following two reviews are rather short because I saw the movies back in December and it's much harder to remember what I thought about a movie I saw that long ago. Hey, at least I am finally updating things.

Review: National Treasure: Book of Secrets

Benjamin Gates (Nicolas Cage) is back on the hunt for proof that his ancestor was not involved in the plot to assassinate President Lincoln which of course leads to... Treasure!

Pretty much more of the same here. So since I greatly enjoyed the first one, I also enjoyed the second one. I think the critics bashed it because it was more of the same, but isn't that really what fans are looking for in a sequel?

My favorite parts of the movie:

New characters played by Ed Harris and especially Helen Mirren, as Ben's Mom
Arguments between Ben's Mom and Dad
What's on page 47 (or whatever the number was)?
I love Riley Poole!

4 out of 5 stars.

Review: I am Legend

Robert Neville (Will Smith) is the last human survivor in New York of a worldwide plague.

I greatly enjoyed this story. It was a bit more scary than I thought it was going to be, but I still enjoyed it. It did move slowly in some places but I mean it is mostly just Will Smith by himself.

My favorite parts of the movie:

video store visits
quoting Shrek

4 out of 5 stars.