Fantastic Mr. Fox

8/10

Yeah, I know everyone says this movie is Fantastic, like the fox, but I just can't give it top scores. I mean, it was pretty great, hence the eight, but those little foxes freaked me out!

The animation was amazing--there's no denying that. It was amazing how those characters moved & were clothed. This film must have taken years to complete. The characters were lively & I absolutely LOVED the diverse range of voices used in the film. The sets for the little furry guys were also intricate with details, making the movie an entertaining flick.

The story, although adapted from a children's book, was not meant for children. I'm not saying the content was inappropriate, but it was hard for ME to follow & keep up, I wonder how the kids are doing! Everything got so complicated in the middle, but I guess children have a better attention span then we adults have, right?

I think my favorite part of the movie though, (yeah, of course the part aimed at the adults instead of the kids) was the use of the word "cuss". "Cuss" seemed to replace every imaginable dirty word an adult uses, & it was a hilarious antidote of the film.

Two things I didn't like:
1. those little rodents were creepy! If I were a child, well I still might, I would have nightmares! The way they eat was scarring! (Yeah, I know it is supposed to be realistic, but I was freaked out, man!)
2. The times when they suddenly break out in terrible country tunes. Cut them out!

Over all, good movie for the kids to watch & the parents remain entertained as well.

2012

4/10

Oi, was I disappointed in this movie! I love John Cusak, but this was NOT good.

Where to begin? Let's start with the CGI. First off, I was expecting some great special effects since, ya know, the whole movie focuses on the world's demise. But it seriously looked like it was made in the 90s. The Day After Tomorrow was made by Emmerich five years ago, yet the graphics looked just as good, if not better. Independence Day, from '96 looks damn good when compared to this film 13 years newer. The majority of the scenes looked like green screens were used!

You know, Emmerich really goes up & down with his creation. I feel like he makes a couple good ones & then just pumps out crap. He's got Independence Day, The Patriot, & The Day After Tomorrow under his belt, but it seems like he doesn't have room for anymore.

Let's get back to this movie, shall we? Well, I must admit that I was a bit freaked out about this story line. I am bothered by the fact it is based off of a legend of the Mayans, but the actual support from science doesn't see this occurring. & this movie just seemed too over the top.

Honestly, if it didn't have the actual tradition in the plot (which is hardly mentioned, I might add) this movie is just a smash of Deep Impact (Great movie!) & The Day After Tomorrow with zero creativity.

The story was insanely perdictable & disgustingly cheesy at moments. The only redeming part was Woody Harelson's cooky character.

Overall, save your money with this one. Watch Deep Impact instead.

Taken.

8/10 AA

Man, I thought that was a damn good movie! Liam Neeson is one scary fella. I wouldn't recommend stealing his kids to anyone. Unless you want to die a very painful death. He sure did kick butt & took names.

I really enjoyed this movie for its story line though. I know all about the trafficking of women but it's totally different when you're watching it happen to a girl on the tele. I luckily don't have to fear those parts though. (no, I am not a man) But it still is scary to think about.

This movie was jammed packed with action & there was never a dull moment. There was hardly a time when someone's head wasn't being bashed into some hard object.

This movie wasn't just your typical boom boom flick with the typical story. Nope fatherly love gushed all over it.

Overall, great movie.

Lucky Number Slevin

7/10 H

Mmm, can anyone say Josh Hartnett?
I must admit up front, that I love Mr. Freeman & Mr. Willis. So this movie had to be great right? It was pretty good. Throughout the movie Hartnett through out quirky lines to make you chuckle & had an overall charming performance. What can I say? I love me my men. I liked the violence & the twisty story line; however, it was a bit predictable. Also, man did that story get confusing or what?! It was hard to follow once everything started to fall in place. Too many things. Hitting you all at once. But after the unveiling scene, the audience slowly processed what happened & was like "oh, that's cool."

Cool it was. Good movie for those who like movies with a twist & a bunch of people getting shot.

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