Law Abiding Citizen
A movie that has recently just premiered in theatres and has changed my outlook on life is Law Abiding Citizen. In this movie Clyde Shelton is the main character who watches his wife and his 6 year old daughter be brutally beaten to death. After bringing the murderers to court and the lawyer letting one be sentenced to death row and the other walking away, Clyde decides he must change the justice system. Ten years later Clyde finds the murderer and brutally chops off every one of the man’s limbs. Clyde confesses he does the murder and is sentenced to prison. However Clyde has more up his sleeve than just murdering this man. He decides he’s going to kill everyone who helped let his wife/daughter’s murderers just get off easily. But how does Clyde kill people while he’s in prison? He’s a genius and can kill someone without even being in the same room as them. He’s just that good. Gerard Butler plays an amazing actor in this intriguing film! He plays the part of what any father/husband would do in this film and gives off the feeling of how serious he really is. He shows no feelings towards anyone and has no sympathy for what he ends up doing to even innocent people. Jamie Foxx plays an amazing part as a cocky assistant DA. However he’s not so cocky after meeting Clyde again ten years later. Some themes to this movie are that “No matter how smart you think are, there’s always someone smarter.” Or that “Revenge is Sweet.” I think this is a movie that everyone should have to see at least once in their lifetime. I wish to buy this movie when it comes out and will watch multiple times. It’s definitely worth my time and my money.
Tuesday, December 15, 2009
Guest Blogger: Jessica D.
Wolverine
The movie Wolverine is the third in the trilogy of the X-Men movies. Born the name James Howlett, James was born with powers that only a monster would have. Or at least that’s what James believed. James’ brother Victor however believed that they both were a higher, more powerful being than humans and that they were made to be killing machines. The two brothers end up meeting a man named William Stryker who asks the boys to join program where he would take care of the two. Joining the Army, the two brothers fought for their country killing many men in action. The brothers have powers that no human could ever survive. James has long pieces of metal that can come out of his hands like long, sharp swords. While Victor has fingernails that can extend out long like long, sharp swords too. While James quits the Army and goes for a normal human life like most he leaves behind his beloved brother Victor. James didn’t believe in acting like monsters even though he believed he was. Although Victor loved being more superior and killing people was his favorite game. James ends up getting a job, falling in love with a beautiful woman, and trying to live a normal life. However, until William Stryker enters his life again. Suddenly James’ life changes and learns more about himself than he had ever known before. Hugh Jackman plays an incredible actor in this movie as James/Wolverine/Logan, whatever name you would prefer to call him. He plays the part so well as a serious man who has this quirky humor. Danny Houston plays the role of the bad guy who is also quite amazing because just watching him in a couple scenes makes you hate his face even more as you watch the movie. James’ likes to put on a good “bad guy” show to people he doesn’t know, but deep down inside he’s a caring, sensitive man who would do anything to help anyone. After being deceived by his girlfriend, James would almost die for her in the end even. Victor is the older brother who has been through a lot of hate/pain and has a hard time sympathizing for others. Victor thinks he’s seen the real world and the only person he would want to look out for would be himself. William Stryker wants to be the most powerful man in the world and have his own army of indestructible weapons. He gathers all these mutants to experiment on them and to make them more powerful, however he doesn’t really care about them at all. One of the themes in this movie would be “Good over Evil” because in the end of the movie “Good” always wins. It is said that Wolverine is one of the best superhero movies out there. Which I would totally agree upon. The whole trilogy is just so good together that it makes you wonder what it would be like to have a superpower or what a world would be like to live in if there were superheroes out there. I definitely think this movie is worth spending my money on and watching it more than just once but over and over.
The movie Wolverine is the third in the trilogy of the X-Men movies. Born the name James Howlett, James was born with powers that only a monster would have. Or at least that’s what James believed. James’ brother Victor however believed that they both were a higher, more powerful being than humans and that they were made to be killing machines. The two brothers end up meeting a man named William Stryker who asks the boys to join program where he would take care of the two. Joining the Army, the two brothers fought for their country killing many men in action. The brothers have powers that no human could ever survive. James has long pieces of metal that can come out of his hands like long, sharp swords. While Victor has fingernails that can extend out long like long, sharp swords too. While James quits the Army and goes for a normal human life like most he leaves behind his beloved brother Victor. James didn’t believe in acting like monsters even though he believed he was. Although Victor loved being more superior and killing people was his favorite game. James ends up getting a job, falling in love with a beautiful woman, and trying to live a normal life. However, until William Stryker enters his life again. Suddenly James’ life changes and learns more about himself than he had ever known before. Hugh Jackman plays an incredible actor in this movie as James/Wolverine/Logan, whatever name you would prefer to call him. He plays the part so well as a serious man who has this quirky humor. Danny Houston plays the role of the bad guy who is also quite amazing because just watching him in a couple scenes makes you hate his face even more as you watch the movie. James’ likes to put on a good “bad guy” show to people he doesn’t know, but deep down inside he’s a caring, sensitive man who would do anything to help anyone. After being deceived by his girlfriend, James would almost die for her in the end even. Victor is the older brother who has been through a lot of hate/pain and has a hard time sympathizing for others. Victor thinks he’s seen the real world and the only person he would want to look out for would be himself. William Stryker wants to be the most powerful man in the world and have his own army of indestructible weapons. He gathers all these mutants to experiment on them and to make them more powerful, however he doesn’t really care about them at all. One of the themes in this movie would be “Good over Evil” because in the end of the movie “Good” always wins. It is said that Wolverine is one of the best superhero movies out there. Which I would totally agree upon. The whole trilogy is just so good together that it makes you wonder what it would be like to have a superpower or what a world would be like to live in if there were superheroes out there. I definitely think this movie is worth spending my money on and watching it more than just once but over and over.
Guest Blogger: Taylyr W2
Blindside
I recently went to see the new movie The Blindside and I thoroughly enjoyed the film. The movie is a nonfiction-based film that tells the trying yet remarkable and successful life of Michael Oher. Michael Oher started out from absolutely nothing, living in the ghetto of Tennessee, surrounded by drugs and violence, very neglected, and never receiving an acceptable education. When his neighbor brought him to the other side of Tennessee to a private school to try to convince the school to take in his son and Michael, that’s when his fate began to turn. After the coach observed Michael shooting some hoops and his remarkable stature, he then convinced the school to take Michael in regardless of his academic abilities. Everyone includeing the teachers doubted him and had no hope for him. After his first day of school we see Michael take his bookbag (which is a plastic grocery bag) to the Laundromat to wash his only other pair of shorts in someone elses machine. Then he begins to walk alone the road, and that’s when Leigh Anne Touhy and her family drive past him (another family whose kids attend the school, very well-off) she wont take no for an answer that she takes him in. Well after that he ends up staying with them all the way throughout his highschool year, then football season begins. Everyone expects Michael to be very good at football and very dominating due to his size and strength but at first he is standoff ish. It then takes Leigh Anne to talk to him to tell him the team is like his family the Touhys and he needs to protect them like he does the Touhys, that’s when he begins dominating the field. After a pivitol game, many college scouts wanted him. At the very end of the movie they show the real pictures of Michael and the Touhy family, it really adds to the movie and really shows how the movie was so accurate. Quinton Aaron played the part of Michael Oher to the T; he depicts the sadness and the part of a kid who just wants a real family so well. I don’t think anyone else could have filled that part. Sandra Bullock surprised me and played the part of a southern belle very well, and I loved how honest she was throughout the movie. Michael Oher tended to be very shy and empty at first. He never asked for much, and always protected his new family. He was never influenced by the drugs and violience that surrounded him his whole life even in his lowest points. I like how Leigh Anne never questioned taking care of Michael no matter what everyone else thought or by his race. I think the audience will take away the power of kindness, and selflessness. And that even though you might have so many things going against you that you can pull out of it, and to take the help from others willing. Well the reviewer from nytimes seems to think that it didn’t have enough suspense and drama, but I disagree I think it had an even balance. I defiantly had enough drama. But Overall I highly recommend this film. It is completely worth your money, you’ll leave the theatre feeling like there is hope even under all the hate in the world.
I recently went to see the new movie The Blindside and I thoroughly enjoyed the film. The movie is a nonfiction-based film that tells the trying yet remarkable and successful life of Michael Oher. Michael Oher started out from absolutely nothing, living in the ghetto of Tennessee, surrounded by drugs and violence, very neglected, and never receiving an acceptable education. When his neighbor brought him to the other side of Tennessee to a private school to try to convince the school to take in his son and Michael, that’s when his fate began to turn. After the coach observed Michael shooting some hoops and his remarkable stature, he then convinced the school to take Michael in regardless of his academic abilities. Everyone includeing the teachers doubted him and had no hope for him. After his first day of school we see Michael take his bookbag (which is a plastic grocery bag) to the Laundromat to wash his only other pair of shorts in someone elses machine. Then he begins to walk alone the road, and that’s when Leigh Anne Touhy and her family drive past him (another family whose kids attend the school, very well-off) she wont take no for an answer that she takes him in. Well after that he ends up staying with them all the way throughout his highschool year, then football season begins. Everyone expects Michael to be very good at football and very dominating due to his size and strength but at first he is standoff ish. It then takes Leigh Anne to talk to him to tell him the team is like his family the Touhys and he needs to protect them like he does the Touhys, that’s when he begins dominating the field. After a pivitol game, many college scouts wanted him. At the very end of the movie they show the real pictures of Michael and the Touhy family, it really adds to the movie and really shows how the movie was so accurate. Quinton Aaron played the part of Michael Oher to the T; he depicts the sadness and the part of a kid who just wants a real family so well. I don’t think anyone else could have filled that part. Sandra Bullock surprised me and played the part of a southern belle very well, and I loved how honest she was throughout the movie. Michael Oher tended to be very shy and empty at first. He never asked for much, and always protected his new family. He was never influenced by the drugs and violience that surrounded him his whole life even in his lowest points. I like how Leigh Anne never questioned taking care of Michael no matter what everyone else thought or by his race. I think the audience will take away the power of kindness, and selflessness. And that even though you might have so many things going against you that you can pull out of it, and to take the help from others willing. Well the reviewer from nytimes seems to think that it didn’t have enough suspense and drama, but I disagree I think it had an even balance. I defiantly had enough drama. But Overall I highly recommend this film. It is completely worth your money, you’ll leave the theatre feeling like there is hope even under all the hate in the world.
Guest Blogger: Taylyr W.
UP
Even though I will be eighteen in February, my love for Disney movies hasn’t changed since I was a toddler. Even before the movie came out in theatres I couldn’t wait to see this movie. The previews really had me reeled in. UP is a fiction based pixar film that begins with a short stubby kid in the theatres watching his adorned adventurer hero Charles Muntz about to set off to South America to continue his search for rare exotic species. Shortly after Carl (the short stubby kid) is plucked up by a hyper active creative Ellie who is also obsessed with Charles Muntz. Then the next five minutes of the film are wordless and show Carl and Ellie getting married, showing both working at a zoo her as the zookeeper and him as the balloon artist. This part really shows just how in love and pure they are, next scene shows them dreaming of having children then the doctor telling them they are unable to bear child. So they change their plans and start saving their money to travel to South America like their childhood hero, except they keep having to use the money for other things, and eventually their in their seventies and then ellie dies. It’s a very heart wrenching part of the movie, it takes you from flawless young love, to the love of his life dieing. Then Carl Fredrickson age 78 refuses to give up his home which is in the middle of downtown, so he blows up millions of balloons in hopes of escaping to South America as him and his love always planned. But an unexpected company shows up and it ends up being an innocent cub scout who was on his front porch. They land in South America only miles away form target, run into talking dogs, endangered birds, and a childhood hero who ends up not being to hero-like. Ed Asner really voices the appreciable impatience for Carl Fredrickson. And Jordan Nagai animates the character of Russel the clueless Cub Scout perfectly. He conveys the attitude and attention spend of an 8-year-old boy very well. I think the audience really takes away that sense of true love away, and how Carl never gave up his love for Ellie. And they’ll really appreciate how Carl abandoned his dreams of landing his house on the waterfall to save Russel and Dug. This was a very mature and goodhearted childrens movie and very worth your money for the young and old.
Even though I will be eighteen in February, my love for Disney movies hasn’t changed since I was a toddler. Even before the movie came out in theatres I couldn’t wait to see this movie. The previews really had me reeled in. UP is a fiction based pixar film that begins with a short stubby kid in the theatres watching his adorned adventurer hero Charles Muntz about to set off to South America to continue his search for rare exotic species. Shortly after Carl (the short stubby kid) is plucked up by a hyper active creative Ellie who is also obsessed with Charles Muntz. Then the next five minutes of the film are wordless and show Carl and Ellie getting married, showing both working at a zoo her as the zookeeper and him as the balloon artist. This part really shows just how in love and pure they are, next scene shows them dreaming of having children then the doctor telling them they are unable to bear child. So they change their plans and start saving their money to travel to South America like their childhood hero, except they keep having to use the money for other things, and eventually their in their seventies and then ellie dies. It’s a very heart wrenching part of the movie, it takes you from flawless young love, to the love of his life dieing. Then Carl Fredrickson age 78 refuses to give up his home which is in the middle of downtown, so he blows up millions of balloons in hopes of escaping to South America as him and his love always planned. But an unexpected company shows up and it ends up being an innocent cub scout who was on his front porch. They land in South America only miles away form target, run into talking dogs, endangered birds, and a childhood hero who ends up not being to hero-like. Ed Asner really voices the appreciable impatience for Carl Fredrickson. And Jordan Nagai animates the character of Russel the clueless Cub Scout perfectly. He conveys the attitude and attention spend of an 8-year-old boy very well. I think the audience really takes away that sense of true love away, and how Carl never gave up his love for Ellie. And they’ll really appreciate how Carl abandoned his dreams of landing his house on the waterfall to save Russel and Dug. This was a very mature and goodhearted childrens movie and very worth your money for the young and old.
Tuesday, December 8, 2009
Guest Blogger: Rehana Comment
The movie Twilight New Moon is most definitely not a waste of time or money. I agree on a lot of the responses that were said in this blog about the movie. The movie is about one couple who are in love and when an incident happens between their relationships the couple goes throw some troubles and will do whatever it takes for one another to be safe. In the blog that I read it states that Twilight New Moon is better then the first called Twilight; I strongly agree on this opinion, usually most of the movies that have sequels don’t succeed and lose votes on the second movie due to not being as good or even better then the first. Another statement that is agreeable to would be that the actors and actresses did a better job and actually played more of a part in new moon then in the first. Another success in the film I would have to say would be the ending of the movie, the ending of the movie has the audience asking questions and predicting, the ending also lets you know to look out for the third movie. Twilight New Moon is a romance yet an emotional movie that is enjoyable to watch and is a great teen movie.
Guest Blogger: Rehana A2
The Notebook is categorized in the romance genre. The movie is about a couple who fall in love and nothing could ever change that. Starting off the film shows an old man reading a book to an elderly woman who is in a nursing home. The story read by the old man is about a young woman named Allie Hamilton (Rachel McAdams) who is sophisticated; and a young man named Noah Calhoun, (Ryan Gosling) who happens to be carefree. The two meet at a carnival and after that moment; ignoring their differences they fell deeply in love. After a while their differences showed and were noticeable to Allie’s parents. When Allie is forced to move and attend college everything had changed. Allie gave up on Noah and had moved on to a wealthy man due to not receiving letters from Noah. On the other hand Noah had written letters to Allie for a year and gave up on her but completed the promise between the two. After seeing an article in the newspaper of Noah, all the unanswered questions seemed to finally be answered. The desire off this story is quite simple; you should never let the differences in a situation influence your decision. Most of the reviews I had read towards the movie The Notebook were positive and agreeable. One review quoted that the film is enjoyable to watch and meaningful. I would agree on this feedback for the film due to the conflicts and moments the two share together. Another review said that it is quite a sad movie; I also agree on this statement, The Notebook happens to have a few scenes’s where it does get emotional, but overall the movie itself is fun to watch. My overall opinion on the movie The Notebook is that it is worth going to see and that it happens to be one of my favorite movies.
Wednesday, December 2, 2009
Guest Blogger: Karshe A2
The Departed is an action based movie where throughout the whole movie there is only one thing in your mind, and that is what is going to happen next. The main characters in the movie are Billy Costigan played by Leonardo Dicaprio, Frank Costello played by Jack Nicholson, Collin Sullivan played by Matt Damon, and Madolyn played by Vira Farmiga. Billy the main protagonist is a very smart young man that really wants to be a cop because his father was a famous cop but had passed away. Billy is so smart that he aced the police exam which is why Captain Quenen gave Billy the job of being undercover cop. Captain Quenen and Sergeant Dignam are the only ones aware of the fact that Billy is an undercover cop. They gave Billy the job to keep an eye on Frank Costello the main antagonist and Boston’s Mob Boss. Leonardo did a great job acting like an undercover cop and Jack did a great job performing as a Mob Boss. Frank was so good at what he did that he had people working for him acting like cops, for example Collin Sullivan the one everyone thought was a hero but really was a rat (traitor) working for Frank Costello. Collin Sullivan’s girlfriend Madolyn was the psychologist of Billy, she started to have hard feelings for Billy. Feelings that were stronger than the ones she had for Collin. What’s interesting about this movie is the fact that cops are against each other and the Mob Boss himself was sort of working for the cops. I agree with the critics this movie really was one of the best ever made. In my opinion this movie had parts where you were really shocked and that is a good aspect of a movie when you don’t see something coming, so I truly believe this movie is worth your time and money and I do promise that you will be satisfied.
Guest Blogger: Karshe A.
The Ninja Assassin is an intense movie that got a person sitting on the edge of their seat throughout the whole movie. The Ninja Assassin is an action based movie with a fight scene every few minutes. The main characters are Rain a Korean pop star playing as the ninja Ryzar and Naomie Harris playing as an agent for Europol. The two of them team up to fight against a clan that Ryzar used to belong to a clan of ninja assassins. The clan takes in orphans and raises them to be assassins, however Ryzar decided to defy them because they killed the one he loved that was also an orphan among the clan. Naomie ends up being the next target and Ryzar decides to help her and together they make a great team. Ryzar is motivated to get revenge for the one he loved and Naomie is motivate to stay alive. Ryzar is a strong, smart, quite, martial arts kind of guy, and Naomie is a curious, smart, beautiful, and talkative kind of girl. Rain truly did a great job playing Ryzar he was perfect for the part, even though he had and innocent looking face the scars on his body made him look more like a dangerous assassin. Naomie was also great for her part a very beautiful classy women with a brain she has the whole package. Revenge was the theme of this movie; the Ninja Assassin was mostly based on Rain trying to get revenge on the leader of the clan. As the critics say this movie is great and very intense in my opinion it is one in a million and should be worth your time and money because of the excitement and the thrill that it displays. I agree with the critics and when I watched this movie in the theater I came out with a big smile on my face satisfied with what I witnessed.
Guest Blogger: Patrick S2
Scarface is a remake of the 1932 film, which follows the rise of Tony Montana with his friend Manny Ray, who which builds a strong criminal empire in the 1980’s. The main actor in the movie is Al Pacino who plays the role as Tony Montana which did a very good job in his performances earning himself the reward of an Oscar with 27 other wins and 37 nominations. Another actor is Steven Bauer who plays the role of Manny Ray. He also did well earring himself the Best actor Obie, which is awarded to the Best-Off Broadway performance.
The character Tony Montana is the true mastermind behind the whole criminal organization because his idea is what got them started in the first place. Tony Montana had scars and tattoos that did not go unnoticed so therefore he was sent to a detention camp along with his friend Manny and from there they organize a cartel hit that allows them an early release along with green cards and a job washing dishes. Then there is Manny Ray who is Tony’s right hand man, pretty much his brother. Manny was a womanizer never finding the right women until he started dating Tony’s sister, and this outraged Tony. They stated to lose trust in one another and got into a fight which led to Manny and Gina (Tony’s sister) to disappear for 3 days which then later on Tony found out that Manny was sleeping with her. Without even thinking twice Tony shot Manny to later find out from his sister they we planning on getting married and wanted to make it a surprise. The theme of the movie is the focus on Tony Montana’s life showing how the criminal life isn’t the easiest life. Critics rated the movie well but it was closer to just average. The main downfall of the movie critics say that it just wasn’t credited which brought the ratings down a lot. Other than that the critics say it is a great movie. I think this movie is worth our time and money because it helps people better understand the life of people struggling even if they may be breaking the law but it’s truly their only way to make a living with that kind of lifestyle in the environment where they we raised.
The character Tony Montana is the true mastermind behind the whole criminal organization because his idea is what got them started in the first place. Tony Montana had scars and tattoos that did not go unnoticed so therefore he was sent to a detention camp along with his friend Manny and from there they organize a cartel hit that allows them an early release along with green cards and a job washing dishes. Then there is Manny Ray who is Tony’s right hand man, pretty much his brother. Manny was a womanizer never finding the right women until he started dating Tony’s sister, and this outraged Tony. They stated to lose trust in one another and got into a fight which led to Manny and Gina (Tony’s sister) to disappear for 3 days which then later on Tony found out that Manny was sleeping with her. Without even thinking twice Tony shot Manny to later find out from his sister they we planning on getting married and wanted to make it a surprise. The theme of the movie is the focus on Tony Montana’s life showing how the criminal life isn’t the easiest life. Critics rated the movie well but it was closer to just average. The main downfall of the movie critics say that it just wasn’t credited which brought the ratings down a lot. Other than that the critics say it is a great movie. I think this movie is worth our time and money because it helps people better understand the life of people struggling even if they may be breaking the law but it’s truly their only way to make a living with that kind of lifestyle in the environment where they we raised.
Guest Blogger: Invincible Comment
Invincible response Steven F
I agree that the movie Invincible is a great movie. It’s a great sports lover movie; every time I see it on TV I watch it. The movie does tell a great true story about Vince Papale trying out for the professional football team the Philadelphia Eagles. It’s amazing how a guy from the streets can just try out for a National Football team and actually made the team, and then he plays which is an incredible accomplishment. The fact that he came straight off the streets and played in the pros make me wonder how much talent is out there that isn’t shown and is wasted. This movie proves that anyone can do anything if they work hard enough for it and don’t give up, even if you go through hard times just like Vince Papale, and overcome them as Vince Papale did to make his life better.
I agree that the movie Invincible is a great movie. It’s a great sports lover movie; every time I see it on TV I watch it. The movie does tell a great true story about Vince Papale trying out for the professional football team the Philadelphia Eagles. It’s amazing how a guy from the streets can just try out for a National Football team and actually made the team, and then he plays which is an incredible accomplishment. The fact that he came straight off the streets and played in the pros make me wonder how much talent is out there that isn’t shown and is wasted. This movie proves that anyone can do anything if they work hard enough for it and don’t give up, even if you go through hard times just like Vince Papale, and overcome them as Vince Papale did to make his life better.
Guest Blogger: Anita P
2012 is basically about how the world is going to end on December 21, 2012. It’s filled with scientific features where strange, natural events occur. First, California breaks off. Later, state after state is destroyed. The main characters have to somehow get to a place that is safe.
Jackson Curtis is very brave. He is caring and loving. He cares for his two kids the most, including his ex wife, Kate. He is not gullible at all, doubts the world will end. He only starts to believe and take action when he realizes that the crazy guy during their camping trip was not making things up. He is determined to keep him and his family safe.
Kate, Jackson’s wife is stubborn. She doesn’t believe Jackson when he tells her the world is going to end. She truly loves her new husband, but it’s obvious she still has feelings for Jackson. His feelings are just the same and it shows. She will also do anything to save her family so she’s also very caring.
The theme of this movie would consist of maybe a type of doomsday. It’s kind of scary and unexpected.
I agree with critics. Although it is not a masterpiece and not everything looks real, we get the point. The movie couldn’t have been any better because they nailed every part that was said to happen in 2012.
Overall, 2012 is definitely a good movie and worth the money because it will have people scared for December 21, 2012. With real natural event type of things happening all the time in this movie making you jump out of your seat, it’s totally worth watching.
Jackson Curtis is very brave. He is caring and loving. He cares for his two kids the most, including his ex wife, Kate. He is not gullible at all, doubts the world will end. He only starts to believe and take action when he realizes that the crazy guy during their camping trip was not making things up. He is determined to keep him and his family safe.
Kate, Jackson’s wife is stubborn. She doesn’t believe Jackson when he tells her the world is going to end. She truly loves her new husband, but it’s obvious she still has feelings for Jackson. His feelings are just the same and it shows. She will also do anything to save her family so she’s also very caring.
The theme of this movie would consist of maybe a type of doomsday. It’s kind of scary and unexpected.
I agree with critics. Although it is not a masterpiece and not everything looks real, we get the point. The movie couldn’t have been any better because they nailed every part that was said to happen in 2012.
Overall, 2012 is definitely a good movie and worth the money because it will have people scared for December 21, 2012. With real natural event type of things happening all the time in this movie making you jump out of your seat, it’s totally worth watching.
Guest Blogger: Steven F2
Lord of the Rings
The plot of the movie is about a journey of a clan called fellow ship of the rings, and they are sent out to destroy the evil ring that Frodo’s (Elijah Wood) uncle finds in river while fishing with a buddy. The ring possesses people and makes them crazy. Frodo the ring holder is a strong smart kid who is the only one who is not possessed by the ring so easily. Sam another hobbit is Frodo’s best friend, who goes along on the journey and is part of the fellow ship along with a human, elf named Legalos, dwarf named Gimli, and others. Through the journey to destroy the ring at the Crack of Doom they face a lot of battle, between their enemies and them fighting over the ring. If they don’t destroy the ring the whole world will be taken over by evil. I agree with the critics saying this is an inspiring movie. The way the fellowship is so dedicated to saving everyone from the evil the ring possesses. My opinion of the movie is that it has a good story and keeps you interested because it is a fantasy movie and it has a lot of action scenes when they battle their way to destroy the ring. I think this movie is worth your money and you will want to see it again.
The plot of the movie is about a journey of a clan called fellow ship of the rings, and they are sent out to destroy the evil ring that Frodo’s (Elijah Wood) uncle finds in river while fishing with a buddy. The ring possesses people and makes them crazy. Frodo the ring holder is a strong smart kid who is the only one who is not possessed by the ring so easily. Sam another hobbit is Frodo’s best friend, who goes along on the journey and is part of the fellow ship along with a human, elf named Legalos, dwarf named Gimli, and others. Through the journey to destroy the ring at the Crack of Doom they face a lot of battle, between their enemies and them fighting over the ring. If they don’t destroy the ring the whole world will be taken over by evil. I agree with the critics saying this is an inspiring movie. The way the fellowship is so dedicated to saving everyone from the evil the ring possesses. My opinion of the movie is that it has a good story and keeps you interested because it is a fantasy movie and it has a lot of action scenes when they battle their way to destroy the ring. I think this movie is worth your money and you will want to see it again.
Tuesday, December 1, 2009
Guest Blogger: Chelsea W2
The Blind Side
Michael Oher is a young African American boy who has had it rough his entire life. He was separated from his mother as a child and lived on the streets most of his life. He hops from couch to couch, but finally gets a break when a friend’s father talks his way into letting Michael join a private high school. They see his potential in becoming a great athlete because of his size; he is both tall and large. An uptown rich mother, Leigh Anne Tuohy and her husband, Sean, decide to take Michael under their wings. They clothe, shelter, and feed him. Michael then decides to try out for football. At first he isn’t so great, but then becomes very aggressive and makes the all-star team. All the college coaches begin to notice his athleticism and they try to recruit him. University of Tennessee and University of Missouri are both his top choices. Leigh Anne and Sean went to the University of Missouri, but would he decide the same? Leigh Anne Tuohy is played by Sandra Bullock, and is outstanding. She seems very sincere in this movie and realistic. Tim McGraw played the character Sean, which he also did a very good job. He was comical and serious at crucial moments of the movie. The main character, Michael, was played by the actor Quinton Aaron, who is a fresh-face in the movie industry. His acting was very realistic and the story he told was inspirational. Michael wanted to become something better than a thug, so he worked hard and began to raise his GPA by being tutored every night for hours. Michael is portrayed as a big teddy bear; he’s tall, built, but very soft spoken and simple minded. Leigh Anne is a determined, strong, independent, loving, caring woman who wants the best for her family. Sean also wants the best for his family, but is more soft spoken and laid back than Leigh Anne. The theme for this movie is a fish out of water because Michael is put into situations that he is unfamiliar with like a home, family, clothes, school, athletics, attention, and love. I also think that the theme is good things happen to good people and, in this case, Michael was given a life that he’s never had before. The audience can learn that anything can happen to you, but at the same time, you can make a dream come true for someone else who is less fortunate. Critics say that it is one of the best movies of the year and I would have to agree. I also agree with critics who say it is Sandra Bullock’s best performance since Crash. The Blind Side is inspirational because it is a true story. I think it is worth your time and money because of its great reviews and it will inspire you to want to do something better for yourself or someone else.
Michael Oher is a young African American boy who has had it rough his entire life. He was separated from his mother as a child and lived on the streets most of his life. He hops from couch to couch, but finally gets a break when a friend’s father talks his way into letting Michael join a private high school. They see his potential in becoming a great athlete because of his size; he is both tall and large. An uptown rich mother, Leigh Anne Tuohy and her husband, Sean, decide to take Michael under their wings. They clothe, shelter, and feed him. Michael then decides to try out for football. At first he isn’t so great, but then becomes very aggressive and makes the all-star team. All the college coaches begin to notice his athleticism and they try to recruit him. University of Tennessee and University of Missouri are both his top choices. Leigh Anne and Sean went to the University of Missouri, but would he decide the same? Leigh Anne Tuohy is played by Sandra Bullock, and is outstanding. She seems very sincere in this movie and realistic. Tim McGraw played the character Sean, which he also did a very good job. He was comical and serious at crucial moments of the movie. The main character, Michael, was played by the actor Quinton Aaron, who is a fresh-face in the movie industry. His acting was very realistic and the story he told was inspirational. Michael wanted to become something better than a thug, so he worked hard and began to raise his GPA by being tutored every night for hours. Michael is portrayed as a big teddy bear; he’s tall, built, but very soft spoken and simple minded. Leigh Anne is a determined, strong, independent, loving, caring woman who wants the best for her family. Sean also wants the best for his family, but is more soft spoken and laid back than Leigh Anne. The theme for this movie is a fish out of water because Michael is put into situations that he is unfamiliar with like a home, family, clothes, school, athletics, attention, and love. I also think that the theme is good things happen to good people and, in this case, Michael was given a life that he’s never had before. The audience can learn that anything can happen to you, but at the same time, you can make a dream come true for someone else who is less fortunate. Critics say that it is one of the best movies of the year and I would have to agree. I also agree with critics who say it is Sandra Bullock’s best performance since Crash. The Blind Side is inspirational because it is a true story. I think it is worth your time and money because of its great reviews and it will inspire you to want to do something better for yourself or someone else.
Guest Blogger: Ryan E3
Reply to the Scarface Blog – By Ryan E
I agree with your whole blog on Scarface. I’ve only watched the entire movie once, but it still is cemented in my mind. I watched it about a year ago and still remember the whole plot, which shows it really is a timeless movie. It is one I would like to purchase soon (maybe a Christmas present). Tony Montana is the greatest gangster ever. His entire story of coming up, living the highlife, and the downfall is fantastic. The language and violence really keep the movie interesting for any young man. Women may not see the joy in this movie because it’s so gory and at times sexist. Montana’s drama is all throughout the movie. It involves his drugs, money, and most of all, his sister. He kills many men and puts hits on many more. The guy really knows how to run things in his mansion. His happiness starts ending when his wife starts doing drugs nonstop and doesn’t seem to acknowledge tony at all. He gets angry with her and it’s all trouble after that. The most famous line in this movie is “Say hello to my little friend!” That is a classic, everybody knows it. He goes out like the boss he was, and he does it with dignity. Throughout the film he shows that even if you come up as someone without any power, you can become somebody with power in the world. That doesn’t mean go kill someone, but go for your goals and maybe one day they will come to you. Other than that, there really is no positive message in the movie besides bad guys always get caught. I think you summed it up well: Scarface is a must see for anybody who enjoys violence and gangster films. Good review, I completely agree.
I agree with your whole blog on Scarface. I’ve only watched the entire movie once, but it still is cemented in my mind. I watched it about a year ago and still remember the whole plot, which shows it really is a timeless movie. It is one I would like to purchase soon (maybe a Christmas present). Tony Montana is the greatest gangster ever. His entire story of coming up, living the highlife, and the downfall is fantastic. The language and violence really keep the movie interesting for any young man. Women may not see the joy in this movie because it’s so gory and at times sexist. Montana’s drama is all throughout the movie. It involves his drugs, money, and most of all, his sister. He kills many men and puts hits on many more. The guy really knows how to run things in his mansion. His happiness starts ending when his wife starts doing drugs nonstop and doesn’t seem to acknowledge tony at all. He gets angry with her and it’s all trouble after that. The most famous line in this movie is “Say hello to my little friend!” That is a classic, everybody knows it. He goes out like the boss he was, and he does it with dignity. Throughout the film he shows that even if you come up as someone without any power, you can become somebody with power in the world. That doesn’t mean go kill someone, but go for your goals and maybe one day they will come to you. Other than that, there really is no positive message in the movie besides bad guys always get caught. I think you summed it up well: Scarface is a must see for anybody who enjoys violence and gangster films. Good review, I completely agree.
Guest Blogger: Gil T2
The Last Castle
Perhaps one of my most favorite movies of all time, The Last Castle (directed by Rod Lurie) stuns me with its unrivaled orchestration every time. Like Escape from Alcatraz, The Last Castle is a prison movie as well. The plot is based on General Irwin, played by Robert Redford, and his power struggle with a terribly sadistic coward of a man, Colonel Winters, played by James Gandolfini. Irwin, like any true general, had earned his prestigious rank from his 30 some years dedicated to the Army. He was imprisoned in Hanoi and spent 6 years as a POW (prisoner of war). His offense, though unspecified, had something to do with disobeying an order from a ranking official due to morale reasons, and ending up with the lives of eight of his men on his conscience. Upon arriving at the establishment, all he wishes to do his time and walk out with a clean slate. It doesn’t take long for him to realize that Col. Winters, whom has never seen a battlefield, hides behind military regulations while he himself rules over the courtyard with all sorts of misconduct. Overtime it becomes apparent that Irwin cannot sit and do nothing as Winters parades about with the power of a lord. Sub characters develop quickly yet with thorough distinction. A few names among many would be the twitchy and easily manipulated corporal Aguilar, played by Clifton Collins Jr. and the initially sleazy snake-in-the-grass bookman Yates, played by Mark Ruffalo. General Irwin’s mutual respect for his fellow ex-soldier inmates quickly sparks trust and cooperation that in reality would take years to accumulate. Believe it or not at this point I haven’t spoiled a thing; there is still a film to be seen. When it comes to foreign criticism, many are still in the ballpark on that one. Some portray this film highly such as Roger E Bert, others tend to be picky and vulture at minor story flaws. Much as I enjoyed the movie I cannot rightfully say that these flaws do not exist, as it is rare that a film of such enticement goes without unavoidable plot holes. I prefer to turn the other cheek and let it go, because the reality is that as long as I found it as compelling as I did, who honestly cares.
Perhaps one of my most favorite movies of all time, The Last Castle (directed by Rod Lurie) stuns me with its unrivaled orchestration every time. Like Escape from Alcatraz, The Last Castle is a prison movie as well. The plot is based on General Irwin, played by Robert Redford, and his power struggle with a terribly sadistic coward of a man, Colonel Winters, played by James Gandolfini. Irwin, like any true general, had earned his prestigious rank from his 30 some years dedicated to the Army. He was imprisoned in Hanoi and spent 6 years as a POW (prisoner of war). His offense, though unspecified, had something to do with disobeying an order from a ranking official due to morale reasons, and ending up with the lives of eight of his men on his conscience. Upon arriving at the establishment, all he wishes to do his time and walk out with a clean slate. It doesn’t take long for him to realize that Col. Winters, whom has never seen a battlefield, hides behind military regulations while he himself rules over the courtyard with all sorts of misconduct. Overtime it becomes apparent that Irwin cannot sit and do nothing as Winters parades about with the power of a lord. Sub characters develop quickly yet with thorough distinction. A few names among many would be the twitchy and easily manipulated corporal Aguilar, played by Clifton Collins Jr. and the initially sleazy snake-in-the-grass bookman Yates, played by Mark Ruffalo. General Irwin’s mutual respect for his fellow ex-soldier inmates quickly sparks trust and cooperation that in reality would take years to accumulate. Believe it or not at this point I haven’t spoiled a thing; there is still a film to be seen. When it comes to foreign criticism, many are still in the ballpark on that one. Some portray this film highly such as Roger E Bert, others tend to be picky and vulture at minor story flaws. Much as I enjoyed the movie I cannot rightfully say that these flaws do not exist, as it is rare that a film of such enticement goes without unavoidable plot holes. I prefer to turn the other cheek and let it go, because the reality is that as long as I found it as compelling as I did, who honestly cares.
Guest Blogger: Lindsey H2
A Cinderella Story is a movie that came out in 2004. It made just about $52,000,000 dollars in box office. Today it’s still my favorite chick flick to watch every so often. A Cinderella Story is about a girl named Sam Montgomery who lives in the San Fernando Valley isn’t your normal popular girl at school. She has been talking to a guy named Nomad from the Princeton chat room for a few months. The guy goes to her school but the school is like 5,300 kids. One night Nomad asks her to meet him at the dance at 11 pm in the middle of the dance floor. He will be dressed as a prince. Sam runs into a little problem. Her wicked Stepmother Fiona said she was supposed to work at the diner. It’s 11:45 pm, she says, “no not now!” So she storms to the car and drops her cell phone on her way back. He goes crazy because he can’t figure out who Sam is. Her life gets crazy after that because of her 2 step sisters that ruin her life. Later on it’s the football game that depends on Nomad’s (Austin Ames) future. She goes to it! At the end, it starts raining as Austin runs towards Hilary Duff (Sam) and they kiss. If you haven’t saw A Cinderella Story yet then RENT IT and find out what happens in the end. There are two main actors in A Cinderella Story. Austin Ames is a football player who plays Nomad then falls in love with a girl Sam Montgomery. I think he could have done a better job at trying to find out who Sam was. He seemed like he didn’t care at the beginning to me. Sam Montgomery is a tom boy and unpopular girl who goes to school to get into Princeton College because “that’s where all the Princesses go! says her father. She does a great job at playing a girl who has lost her father to an earthquake. Sam also has to deal with BOTOX Fiona which would be a nightmare in my life if you know who she is. Sam is motivated to finish high school strong and get into her dream college Princeton. Austin is motivated to become a writer even though his dad has a whole different plan for him in the movie. I'm not sure what a theme would be for this movie. But I know people who aren't in the popular crowd can take away many things. They can take away that you don't need to do something out of your comfort zone to fit in with the popular kids and you should live for your dreams.
I agree with what most of the critics said about A Cinderella Story. The review I really enjoyed reading said, "Your perfect family film. Has your normal crushes and such. Lots of self confidence, and showing how much you need your friends. That timeless, and useful quote, "never let the fear of striking out, keep you from playing the game"...after I saw that movie, and heard that line, i changed my lifestyle of leaving everything, calm , boring, and not the way i wanted it. I was afraid that I wouldn't be accepted if i didn't do a certain thing, or if I did a certain thing. I was wrong, and this movie, strange as it may sound, gave me the nerve to do some things I never would have done on my own. Definitely something to see if your feeling left out, or need something that will show you, that dreams can come true.'' I love the quote that is often quoted in the movie, "never let the fear of striking out, keep you from playing the game."--It's so true! Yes, A Cinderella Story is worth your time and money. It is worth your time and money for families and fans of chick flicks because it shows that you don't have to do something you don't want to do to be accepted in life.
I agree with what most of the critics said about A Cinderella Story. The review I really enjoyed reading said, "Your perfect family film. Has your normal crushes and such. Lots of self confidence, and showing how much you need your friends. That timeless, and useful quote, "never let the fear of striking out, keep you from playing the game"...after I saw that movie, and heard that line, i changed my lifestyle of leaving everything, calm , boring, and not the way i wanted it. I was afraid that I wouldn't be accepted if i didn't do a certain thing, or if I did a certain thing. I was wrong, and this movie, strange as it may sound, gave me the nerve to do some things I never would have done on my own. Definitely something to see if your feeling left out, or need something that will show you, that dreams can come true.'' I love the quote that is often quoted in the movie, "never let the fear of striking out, keep you from playing the game."--It's so true! Yes, A Cinderella Story is worth your time and money. It is worth your time and money for families and fans of chick flicks because it shows that you don't have to do something you don't want to do to be accepted in life.
Guest Blogger: Sarah T2
Twilight
The plot of the movie is when Bella and her mother live in Arizona but she decides to live with her dad in Washington in a small city called Forks. There are at least 3,000 people living in Forks. Bella moves in with her dad. Bella and Jacob Black became friends. Bella and Edward have won the Golden Onion for identify the organism in science class. Later on Bella meets the Cullen family Edward, Rosalie, Emmett, Alison. Jasper. Then Bella figures out that Edward is a vampire. The actors in the movie are Robert Pattinson (Edward), Billy Burke (Charlie Swan), Gil Birmingham (Billy Black), and Taylor Lautner (Jacob Black), Justin Chon (Eric), Michael Welch (Mike Newton), Kellan Lutz (Emmett), Jackson Rathbone (Jasper) and Cam Gigandet (James). I think all the actors did a good job playing the right part of the characters. My favorite parts are when the entire vampire family was playing baseball during a thunderstorm. Bella was very surprised that they could play baseball. My other favorite part was when Bella came to school with Edward. All of her friends were surprised and shocked that they were together. The actress are Kristen Stewart (Bella Swan), Anna Kendrick (Jessica), Christian Serratos (Angela), Nikki Reed (Rosalie) and Ashley Greene (Alice). I think they all did a job playing the characters right in the movie. The theme of the movie is that don’t do anything stupid. When you moved to a small town in a middle of the semester everybody knows that you are a new student and trying to start make friends. I disagree about the fact that Brad Pitt couldn’t play a vampire because you have white skin and cold hands and I think he would look a vampire. The critique was harsh on Edward playing a good vampire. My overall opinion that it is worth our time to go see the Twilight because it very good but it’s not better than the book. The bad part is they cut a lots out of the movie, but I really enjoyed it.
The plot of the movie is when Bella and her mother live in Arizona but she decides to live with her dad in Washington in a small city called Forks. There are at least 3,000 people living in Forks. Bella moves in with her dad. Bella and Jacob Black became friends. Bella and Edward have won the Golden Onion for identify the organism in science class. Later on Bella meets the Cullen family Edward, Rosalie, Emmett, Alison. Jasper. Then Bella figures out that Edward is a vampire. The actors in the movie are Robert Pattinson (Edward), Billy Burke (Charlie Swan), Gil Birmingham (Billy Black), and Taylor Lautner (Jacob Black), Justin Chon (Eric), Michael Welch (Mike Newton), Kellan Lutz (Emmett), Jackson Rathbone (Jasper) and Cam Gigandet (James). I think all the actors did a good job playing the right part of the characters. My favorite parts are when the entire vampire family was playing baseball during a thunderstorm. Bella was very surprised that they could play baseball. My other favorite part was when Bella came to school with Edward. All of her friends were surprised and shocked that they were together. The actress are Kristen Stewart (Bella Swan), Anna Kendrick (Jessica), Christian Serratos (Angela), Nikki Reed (Rosalie) and Ashley Greene (Alice). I think they all did a job playing the characters right in the movie. The theme of the movie is that don’t do anything stupid. When you moved to a small town in a middle of the semester everybody knows that you are a new student and trying to start make friends. I disagree about the fact that Brad Pitt couldn’t play a vampire because you have white skin and cold hands and I think he would look a vampire. The critique was harsh on Edward playing a good vampire. My overall opinion that it is worth our time to go see the Twilight because it very good but it’s not better than the book. The bad part is they cut a lots out of the movie, but I really enjoyed it.
Guest Blogger: Sarah T.
New Moon
The plot of the movie is when Bella has a bad nightmare. She thinks that her dream is about Granny. When really it is her dreaming that she is very old and Edward won’t like her anymore. When Bella wakes up from her horrible nightmare, she screams and jumps out of bed. Then her dad comes in and gives her birthday presents that her mom and dad gave together. Later on Edward leaves for 3 to 6 months because everybody noticed the change in Dr. Cullen so they have to leave. The actors are Robert Pattinson (Edward), Billy Burke (Bella’s father), Michael Welch (Mike), Justin Chon (Eric), Taylor Lautner (Jacob Black), and Jackson Rathbone (Jasper). I think the actors did a good job especially Jasper when he doesn’t talk at all in the first movie. I also think Taylor Lautner did a good job playing Jacob Black because he looks like he really fell in love with Bella. When Taylor saves her from the drowning, they look like they wanted to kiss. The actresses are Kristen Stewart (Bella), Anna Kendrick (Jessica), Christian Serratos (Angela) and Ashley Greene (Alice). I think they all did a good job playing their parts in the movie. My favorite is when Bella does some crazy stunts just to see Edward but, it is very stupid because she got hurt really bad. What the audience is supposed to take away is never do anything stupid like trying to kill yourself jumping off the cliff, or riding a motorbike super fast. I disagree what the critique that said when she got too close to Jacob and they were about to kiss. Bella was getting close to Jacob because she misses Edward for three months and she needs a friend. I think it is worth our time because the movie was lot better than the first movie. Some characters start to show their personality and you start to notice the change in characters.
The plot of the movie is when Bella has a bad nightmare. She thinks that her dream is about Granny. When really it is her dreaming that she is very old and Edward won’t like her anymore. When Bella wakes up from her horrible nightmare, she screams and jumps out of bed. Then her dad comes in and gives her birthday presents that her mom and dad gave together. Later on Edward leaves for 3 to 6 months because everybody noticed the change in Dr. Cullen so they have to leave. The actors are Robert Pattinson (Edward), Billy Burke (Bella’s father), Michael Welch (Mike), Justin Chon (Eric), Taylor Lautner (Jacob Black), and Jackson Rathbone (Jasper). I think the actors did a good job especially Jasper when he doesn’t talk at all in the first movie. I also think Taylor Lautner did a good job playing Jacob Black because he looks like he really fell in love with Bella. When Taylor saves her from the drowning, they look like they wanted to kiss. The actresses are Kristen Stewart (Bella), Anna Kendrick (Jessica), Christian Serratos (Angela) and Ashley Greene (Alice). I think they all did a good job playing their parts in the movie. My favorite is when Bella does some crazy stunts just to see Edward but, it is very stupid because she got hurt really bad. What the audience is supposed to take away is never do anything stupid like trying to kill yourself jumping off the cliff, or riding a motorbike super fast. I disagree what the critique that said when she got too close to Jacob and they were about to kiss. Bella was getting close to Jacob because she misses Edward for three months and she needs a friend. I think it is worth our time because the movie was lot better than the first movie. Some characters start to show their personality and you start to notice the change in characters.
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