Runner Runner - Review

I must say I really did like this film a lot and I had lots of anticipation for it because two entertainers I enjoy watching were in it in Justin Timberlake and Ben Affleck.  I think this movie had a great concept and it reminded me ironically of "The Social Network" a little bit.  The length was done very well and it really did build up through its entirety.  The acting by Timberlake and Affleck was really great and the two made a good combination together which should be used in future films down the road.  Though, this film had some parts that jumped around where you were trying to figure out what the heck was going on in those parts of the film, it was still enjoyable to watch.  This is another film I do recommend as well.

Rating - 3.5/5

Captain Phillips - Review

As Oscar season is on it's way, quite a few films like "Captain Phillips" await us.  This film is all based on a true story and it is truly remarkable to watch as the intensity and suspense is really incredible throughout this film.  The acting on all parts especially by Tom Hanks is truly amazing and I believe Hanks could be nominated for an Academy Award for his performance.  Also, I believe the Main Pirate could also be nominated as well.  The film also had a great screenplay which could be nominated as well, not to mention also for Best Picture as well.  This film was one of the best films this year though I thought some parts were hard to comprehend when the timing and sequences were hard to follow along with.  I also thought the film failed to describe the rescue operations thoroughly and how they worked as it appeared help magically helped the captain at ease.  I am pretty sure during the real capturing there was a lot more intensity going on and only some of it was portrayed in the film.  I also thought the length of the film was a bit long and could've been shortened a bit.  Other than that, this film was truly great and I do recommend you all go see it.

Rating - 4/5

Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs 2 - Review

This film can just tag along with the rest of the disappointing animated films that have been released in 2013.  The list is becoming staggering.  This movie basically has not plot or story line.  I even was bored with the characters in the film because they just seemed so boring.  However, the animation was very unique and I thought the animation was done very well.  Other than that, don't waste your time with this film.

Rating - 1.5/5

Rush - Review

This film's previews has had me very excited to go out and check out this true story picture.  The story is truly remarkable between James Hunt and Niki Lauda and the many obstacles they both overcome.  Let's just say race car driving is just as difficult as rocket science and is one risky sport.  Both, Hunt and Lauda find out who they are and are capable of doing and the acting for both characters really stood out.  The direction of the film and showing the main points of both careers was really splendid.  I was so impressed with Lauda's character and the one incident he overcomes in the film is truly remarkable and is so breath taking.  I think Lauda can be considered a hero for many for what he does in the film.  I also like how this biography film not only showed the acts participated, but brought you close to each character and you felt like you knew them from the film.  Ron Howard should definitely work on more pictures like this one.  The only thing that bothered me in this film was that there was some very disturbing images that I didn't like seeing.  For this movie, you kind of have to expect it, but it was tad difficult to cope with.  All in all, I really did enjoy this movie and it really did have a good progression with a fair length.  This is one to go see.

Rating - 4/5

Insidious 2 - Review

I think horror and suspense films are really coming to a point where they can actually surprise you and make you jump out of your seat which is great in the film industry.  This film revolves around a woman who is after a certain family and has had a devious past and might I say the story is very interesting.  There are so many points that you are not expecting to jump out of your seat which is great, in which this film does.  However, the film did have you confused of what was going on and how each character was intertwining with this mysterious woman.  All in all, this was a pretty good film and I hope to watch the original film after walking away intrigued by this one.

Rating - 3/5

The Prisoners - Review

This has been one film that has been creating hype and "The Prisoners" can be considered one of the top films of the year rightly so.  The moment the film starts, the story rolls out and it grabs your attention so quickly.  The attention grabs only led to so many different moments of suspense which was great.  The story and its' originality was truly amazing and done so well.  This can be one of the best thriller films done in a long time as the acting on all ends including Hugh Jackman and Jake Gyllenhall were outstanding.  Also, the characters who were in question were so different and creepy which made the movie so intriguing as well.  I couldn't believe the great amount of acting each character shared in this film.  I also enjoyed how there were so many plot twists and sudden movements in the film which also allowed the film to even be more enjoyable and raise your eyebrow while only saying "Wow."  I couldn't find a single flaw in this film as it was very well-done and could be on my top 10 film list at the end of the year.  This is one movie you cannot miss out on.

Rating - 4.5/5

The Family - Review

This was one film I had been awaiting to see since I saw the first trailer for it months ago.  The story itself was very interesting and original as I loved the concept, but I did not enjoy how it turned out.  The entire film you are just seeing how a family under witness protection is currently living and showing the characteristics of each character of the "Blake" family.  Don't get me wrong, the acting from especially Robert DeNiro and Michelle Pfeiffer was great and I really did enjoy their performances.  How can you wrong with DeNiro?  The movie was more like a biography of these characters and the ending you have to wait so long to come full circle to.  The film itself was cool to see how powerful each character was and what a interesting family they were, but if it weren't for that, the movie would have totally flopped downward if you ask me.  I do recommend this movie, but I do not think it will meet your expectations from what you have seen in the trailer.

Rating - 3/5

Riddick - Review

The movie starts and rolls and it didn't interest me or allow me to go along with the film.  There is literally no plot or sequence, it is just rampaging these violent creatures and that is your movie.  The acting on all ends was not good at all and didn't phase me at all.  I think tequila wouldn't have even let me enjoy this movie if added.  I also thought the length of this film was way too long and at one point I was ready to doze off.  The only aspect of this film I can say was semi-enjoyable were the cool visual effects and makeup and that's being nice to the "Riddick" film.  Don't even waste your time with this movie.

Rating - 1/5

New York Giants Rant

After tonight's New York Giants' loss, I am very nervous for the next few weeks to come in the season after tonight's tough loss.  I am very concerned about their efficiency to run the ball down the field.  The key to scoring points on the board is running the ball then following through with a pass.  If your going to rely on just an all-out passing game, Eli Manning must be in tune with all his wideouts the entire game and not just shining in the second half of the game.  Not to mention, there cannot be foolish errors running into so many turnovers.  Like seriously 5 tonight, that was insane.  However, I am very confident with the duo of Eli Manning and Victor Cruz though after tonight's three touchdown receptions on both ends.  The rushing game really worries me about having the youngster, David Wilson at the hands with those two fumbles.  The running game is imperative in football.  Maybe for Andre Brown's injury time, they can find an available veteran to fill the shoes.  I do think Wilson has lots of potential, but it will take time to show it.

The Way Way Back - Review

This film revolving around a dating couple with kids from other spouses' and the many hardships they all face including one the teenaged son's friend faces during the movie wound up being a great one to watch with the right charismatics and actors for this film.  The entire story was interesting and the ways it relates to many outcomes of modern day families which I appreciated.  With the many films out there, it is very hard to relate to the struggling middle class family with many obstacles to overcome.  I was also impressed by the concept of a young teenager helping out a struggling adult and vise versa in this film.  I also enjoyed how the young teenager advances from being less socially awkward and timid from the beginning of the film.  The acting in this film by all the actors was truly great.  The one thing I didn't enjoy was how Steve Carrell's character was caught in a certain act (not spoiling anymore) yet it didn't focus much on it at all.  I also didn't like how the movie just dove into the dysfunctions of this family.  Other than that, I can highly recommend this film as I really did enjoy it.

Rating - 3.5/5