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Summer Movie Review: ‘To Rome with Love’ proves the critics wrong

July 14th, 2012 | Add a Comment

To Rome with Love reflects Woody Allen’s advice, “If my films don’t show a profit, then I’m doing something right.” Despite poor ratings and a lack of turn out, Allen does it again with his 50th production. To Rome with Love follows several different story lines, and to some, this may be a discombobulated mess, but Allen relies on the messages behind the stories to give the film its true meaning. Architect John (Alec Baldwin) has an encounter with his younger self, Jack (Jesse Eisenberg) while walking along the streets of Rome. Jack is just beginning his career, unsure of the direction the world will take him, and unaware of the formation of his very own love triangle. John acts as his inner conscience, attempting to set his former self straight, knowing the … Read entire article »

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Summer Movie Review: The not-so-amazing Spiderman

July 9th, 2012 | Add a Comment

Aside from the initial concept, The Amazing Spiderman lacks anything to actually make it amazing. This remake, which should have been made years in the future, failed to reproduce the emotional connection experienced watching the original version. There really is no need to go into plot summary; everyone knows the basic origin of Spiderman, or so one would hope. The only differences from the 2002 blockbuster hit are the girl, the villain and the location where Spiderman attains his powers. According to comic book fans, this version follows the comic closer. However, if you are not familiar with the written version, seeing words and images come to life won’t necessarily strike your fancy. Don’t get me wrong, I love superhero movies. The original Spiderman may have to be one of my favorite movies of … Read entire article »

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Summer Movie Review: ‘Moonrise Kingdom’ is art house cinematography at its best

July 9th, 2012 | Add a Comment

Centered in the minds of two 12 year olds desperate for a sense of belonging and love, Moonrise Kingdom tells the heartwarming story of growing up on an island full of obstacles and hardships. Directed by Wes Anderson, Moonrise Kingdom shows the developing love between Sam (Jared Gilman) and Suzy (Kara Hayward), who run away together in hope of escaping their harsh worlds. Sam is an orphaned Khaki scout with wilderness skills to get them anywhere they need. Suzy acts like a stereotypical pre-teen with attitude problems and a strong hate for parental figures. Her parents (Bill Murray and Frances McDormand) may not be the best role models with their troubled marriage. But despite her dad’s drinking problem and mom’s need to shout everything through a megaphone, they attempt to have their children’s best … Read entire article »

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Summer Movie Review: ‘Ted’- If ‘Family Guy’ were a movie

July 9th, 2012 | Add a Comment

This is definitely not your ordinary teddy bear movie. With grotesque language, raunchy images, and surprisingly heartwarming scenes, Ted is sure to make every Family Guy fan crave more. John Bennett (Mark Wahlberg) definitely wasn’t the most popular kid growing up, so in order to fulfill his need for friends, he made a wish. He wished his teddy bear could really talk, and that resulted in Ted (Seth MacFarlane). Vulgar speech and excessive partying are only some of what makes Ted—well, Ted. While the two best friends grow up and conquer life’s greatest hardship, they also get involved with drugs and alcohol. When John’s girlfriend Lori (Mila Kunis) a necklace as opposed to a ring for their 4-year anniversary, she decides to give John an ultimatum. In a climatic moment, John is forced … Read entire article »

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Summer Movie Review: Magic Mike is stripper eye candy with a bare plot

July 6th, 2012 | Add a Comment

Based in the world of male strippers, Magic Mike is marketed as just that. Hundreds of thousands of women rushed to the box office Friday night for bachelorette parties and girls night’s outs, only caring about viewing Channing Tatum and Matthew McConaughey in all their glory. This brilliant idea coming from the past of Channing Tatum could have been transformed into a powerful movie. However, the script managed to leave out one key aspect: a story. A movie theater bartender, I discussed this film with several women hoping to get drunk and oogle at hot bodies. The answer to the question, “Are you excited about this film?” surprised me since the majority of women could barely wait and couldn’t care less whether or not this film had any substance. One woman answered with … Read entire article »

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Summer Movie Review: Seeking a Friend for the End of the World

July 5th, 2012 | Add a Comment

What would you do if you knew the world was ending in three weeks? Would you riot in the streets? Would you give up hope? Or would you take every precaution to stay alive in a world filled with inevitable death? Seeking a Friend for the End of the World tells the heartwarming story of a world with no choice but to end and the people who change their lives at the end of their life. The film centers around Dodge (Steve Carell), an unlucky insurance man, who learns his wife has left him for another man. After the world learns an asteroid, 70 miles wide, will collide with earth in less than a month, Dodge ironically continues his life without a single smile on his face. He then comes across happy-go-lucky … Read entire article »

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Summer Movie Review: Brave’s cheesy plot doesn’t merit its cutting edge-animation

July 5th, 2012 | Add a Comment

Brave begins like a typical animated Disney movie: A tragic hero in need of self-discovery, a disagreeable atmosphere and a little bit of magic make this film exactly like every predecessor. The story takes place in a Scottish kingdom surrounded by bears and harsh wilderness. Merida (Kelly MacDonald), a skilled archer, disagrees with her family tradition of arranged marriage and would instead independently conquer the forest with her bow. When her mother forces her to choose between three inadequate choices competing for her hand, she runs away to the forest and stumbles upon a witch who promises to change her fate by changing her mother (Emma Thompson). The spell doesn’t go as planned, and Merida spends the rest of her journey attempting to make her life normal again, discovering who she was … Read entire article »

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