Robocop - Review

The "Robocop" delivers to semi-succeed in this recent installment.  I really did like the configuration and story for this movie, it was unique and flawed very thoroughly.  The story revolving around an officer in duty who gets severely injured getting the chance to live through a different aspect of life is very cool and interesting.  The visual effects and works for the movie were also greatly done on the screen.  However, there are some scenes that I found very disturbing and I didn't enjoy seeing them.  Considering this is a somewhat family orientated film, I really think it was not good to be placed in the film.  I don't want to spoil what it what was that was disturbing to see, but it makes you want to look away from the screen.  I get the movie's idea of trying to portray this, but it was not a good fit, though it works with the film.  I also didn't like how the film spanned for almost two hours and it felt like you were watching a three hour, Transformers film.  Lots of the movie could have been cut or shortened because it gets choppy and lengthy.  I thought this was a Michael Bay film for a few moments in the film, it felt as if it were influenced by him, which I didn't like.  Overall, it's not a bad or great film, but it's one to see if the time is allocated.

Rating - 2.5/5

Lego Movie - Review

From the moment this film starts till the end of it, you have no idea what is going on or understanding the plot persuaded in the movie.  It was so hard to go along with and cope with because it was like watching a randomized Saturday morning cartoon.  I also didn't like how the movie used famed characters of other assortments to draw attention to the film, because it failed to do that.  I also think the film used references to other works that much of the young audiences won't get and I think the movie shouldn't have done that.  All in all, it's not a good movie to any extent, but the animation was really cool and I can give it that.

Rating - 1.5/5

Monuments Men - Review

A long, dry film can sum this film up in a nutshell.  The story revolving around a group of men who attempt to save art stolen by the Nazis in World War II is only roughly a third of the movie.  The movie takes many turns and it doesn't stick with the plot, which is bothersome.  Part of the movie has parts where you don't understand what is going on and questioning why it is in the film.  The acting by all the "Monuments Men" was very subpar and didn't attract your attention the slightest bit.  The only acting that I found good in this film was by the role of Cate Blanchett who was truly admirable to watch in this film.  I also thought the movie went much longer then it actually needed to and I can't really recommend this film to you.  If George Clooney wishes to continue directing, he needs to find better ways in doing so to fulfill his films in the future.

Rating - 1/5

That Awkward Moment - Review

For starters, this was not a bad film at all, it is quite enjoyable to say the least.  The 3 main characters (Zac Efron, Michael B. Jordan, and Miles Teller) all had a charismatic that clicked together, which collaborated well.  They all shared the same motives in the film and had interesting, yet comical ways of going about it.  There were quite a few funny lines in the film that made it hard to resist from laughing out loud.  The story progressed quickly and had a uniqueness to it that made the movie a good watch.  There is not much to say that is negative about the film, other than that I recommend you check it out.

Rating - 3/5

Ride Along - Review

Where do I start with this film, God only knows.  When, a film is overly promoted, bad things are only bound to come out of it, as that is the case with this movie.  The combination of Kevin Hart and Ice Cube is great, as their characters vary significantly, but work very well together.  Hart's comical self is what only makes this movie enjoyable really.  However, his personality in the film is what's enjoyable, but the lines that he said that were supposed to be funny were not comical at all.  Ice Cube portrayed an overly tough character who you just wanted to knock right off the screen as he was overly obnoxious.  The acting on all ends, aside from Kevin Hart, was atrocious and was very minimal to watch, it was worse then a soap opera show.  The story is your typical cop training film that is supposed to be comical, but fails to do so.

Rating - 2/5

Nut Job - Review

First off, the title can give so many wrong ideas about this new animated film.  Luckily, the audience it's geared to won't be able to configure those ideas, hopefully.  The hour and a half film felt like watching an over-watched Saturday morning cartoon, as it felt like it was never going to end.  Some of the characters were enjoyable to watch, but some of them were so obnoxiously annoying that you wanted to throw popcorn at the screen to make them scatter off.  The story has some originality to it, but the film failed to follow its' steps of being a semi-enjoyable film.  This has to have been one of the worst animated films that I have seen in a while.  Bring tequila, lots of it, if your going to watch this.

Rating - 1/5

Grudge Match - Review

Rocky - 30 Years Later, maybe that would have been a more beneficial title for this film.  "Grudge" is no where to be seen in this film.  The story is your typical sports film if you ask me, but I did enjoy it overall.  Both characters had interesting backgrounds and hardships that they faced in the film, which appeared very realistic and down to Earth.  This was great to see in the film unlike other sports films.  Also, the reality of some details of the characters was just unrealistic to happen and their actions on those details were just unbearable to see happen.  The fight that happens in the end has barely any "grudge" and appeared to be a fight out of a Saturday morning cartoon show.  The movie would have been possibly better without the ending fight if you ask me.  I personally enjoyed the acting of the supporting actors, Kevin Hart and Alan Arkin over Sylvester Stallone and Robert DeNiro.  Their senses of humor was amusing and kept you laughing the entire film.  At times, Stallone and DeNiro appeared as just as any other role that they've ever played, which is boring to see.  I'd recommend this film on the case of there's nothing for you to see.

Rating - 3/5

Philomena - Review

One of the most quiet, yet surprising films of 2013 met my expectations at ease.  "Philomena" revolves around a woman named, Philomena, who works with an author to find her son who she was forced to give up, 50 years previous.  The movie's hype and story really were enthusing to watch as the film progressed very well.  An hour and a half was perfect for this type of movie and during its duration, there were plenty of shockers in it.  Some parts were very remarkable because you were in shock that some of this happened in reality.  The acting of Judi Dench who played Philomena was unbelievably done well, she was great to watch.  At her age, she can still give such a great performance.  Some parts of the film appeared to be just weird to happen by coincidence or chance, which I didn't really find amusing about the movie.  Overall, this is a fast-paced film that does keep your attention span and I do recommend that it be seen.  Judi Dench's performance is worth the price of admission to see.

Rating - 4/5

Her - Review

One of the most non-comparable films that I have ever seen that has surpassed my expectations.  The highly original film revolving around a middle-aged male named Theodore (Joaquin Phoenix) who dates a internet server named Samantha (Scarlett Johansson) is very interesting to watch.  The acting on Phoenix's part is outstanding, as it blows you away highly.  The voice of Scarlett Johansson was great as well as you thought she was actually in the picture at times.  The film's length went a little longer then I think it needed to, but that was fine.  However, when you start thinking about Samantha's character, you ask many questions about her to yourself that distracts you from the movie, which I didn't like.  I also didn't understand some of the reason's for Theodore's motives in the film that I think should have been improved on the production side of it.  Overall, the movie is a great-watch and is very original to watch.  I think the movie is really good and could be considered one of the best of 2013.  I look forward to seeing what damage this film does in the Oscar runnings.  This is a must-see, as you will walk alway pleased mainly by the unique story and outstanding acting on all cylinders.  I highly recommend this film.

Rating - 4/5

Lone Survivor - Review

A true heartfelt warlike movie that tells a great tale has arrived.  The story and plot are interesting to watch with "Lone Survivor," as it is very interesting to watch, as it progresses smoothly the entire film. However, some things are spread out longer then needed, but the proceeding parts of the film null that concept.  Also, there are scenes where a foreign language is being spoken and no translation is shown, which I wasn't in favor of.  I wished to have known what was being said, but I do understand the director's point of doing this by showing us the understanding of the seals in that given moment.  The acting on all ends was great in this film, as their performances made you believe you were in a given combat situation.  Both Mark Wahlberg and Ben Foster's performances were excellent as I truly enjoyed seeing them perform on the screen.  Their acting was done so well and it can't go unnoticed. I really did like this film for the most part and I would recommend it.  It was hard to believe it was a true story because it truly was documented so well.

Rating - 3.5/5