So, I was really bored the other day and was watching YouTube videos. I stumbled across A Very Potter Musical which is a fan-made spoof musical about Harry Potter. It is absolutely hilarious! If you are a fan of HP you will love it! They are both pretty long; I'm just posting the first part of each musical, but there are 23 parts to the first one and 31 to the second. These videos are at least PG-13, so be warned. When you have a bit of time to kill, check them both out. It's "totally awesome!" :)
A Very Potter Musical:
A Very Potter Sequel:
Friday, July 30, 2010
Monday, July 26, 2010
Inception
Inception is a movie of deceit, love, secrets, and awesome CGI. In the world of advanced technology, it is possible to enter the dreams of another person and steal their darkest secrets through extraction. To get himself out of an unwanted situation a thief, Cobb (Leonardo DiCaprio), performs his most difficult and almost impossible task to date, Inception. With the help of his team, Cobb must outsmart his subconscious as well as forgive himself. It's a story of redemption, and all Cobb wants most is to see his children.
I have to admit, seeing the previews, I was not convinced that I wanted to see the movie, but my brother and dad went and said it was fantastic, so I had to go. And I'm so glad that I did. This movie is complicated with a brilliant story line. The dream within a dream within a dream within a dream sequence is just the tip of the iceberg. Chris Nolan is back with an even better movie than The Dark Knight. I know, seems highly unlikely. But, I think it is safe to say that Nolan has done it again. Inception has not made as much money as The Dark Knight, but it is thriving on word of mouth. The hallway anti-gravity fight sequence alone was worth the price of admission, and to think that the entire scene was done without CGI!
There are so many clever things throughout the movie, for example, the spinning top. If you have seen or might see the movie, you will know what I mean. Such a small object, yet essential for the overall storyline. The acting was brilliant on all accounts. DiCaprio, Ellen Page, Marion Cotillard, and Joseph Gordon-Levitt really brought the story to life. Chris Nolan obviously only demands the best of his actors. There were only two small things that bothered me; first, the timeline. While in another person's dream, five minutes in the real world equals about an hour in dream time. This felt like it was overlooked in the final sequences. Also, the motivation was clear for DiCaprio's character, but the others were risking a lot for just some money. Minor details, but it still all worked out.
Recommendation: Go see this movie if you haven't already. And if you have, go see it again. It is a fantastic film, probably the best of the summer. I would be surprised if it didn't earn a few nominations. It should, in my opinion, but since when does mine matter? It is a complicated movie, so go with your thinking hats and an open mind, and you won't be disappointed. Spoiler alert! Highlight the following text if you want to read. I was told that if you can see if Dicaprio is wearing his wedding ring in the final scene it will tell you if the ending was real or not. If he has it on, it's not real. If he doesn't, it is real. Apparently that's how it was the entire movie.
Trailer:
I have to admit, seeing the previews, I was not convinced that I wanted to see the movie, but my brother and dad went and said it was fantastic, so I had to go. And I'm so glad that I did. This movie is complicated with a brilliant story line. The dream within a dream within a dream within a dream sequence is just the tip of the iceberg. Chris Nolan is back with an even better movie than The Dark Knight. I know, seems highly unlikely. But, I think it is safe to say that Nolan has done it again. Inception has not made as much money as The Dark Knight, but it is thriving on word of mouth. The hallway anti-gravity fight sequence alone was worth the price of admission, and to think that the entire scene was done without CGI!
There are so many clever things throughout the movie, for example, the spinning top. If you have seen or might see the movie, you will know what I mean. Such a small object, yet essential for the overall storyline. The acting was brilliant on all accounts. DiCaprio, Ellen Page, Marion Cotillard, and Joseph Gordon-Levitt really brought the story to life. Chris Nolan obviously only demands the best of his actors. There were only two small things that bothered me; first, the timeline. While in another person's dream, five minutes in the real world equals about an hour in dream time. This felt like it was overlooked in the final sequences. Also, the motivation was clear for DiCaprio's character, but the others were risking a lot for just some money. Minor details, but it still all worked out.
Recommendation: Go see this movie if you haven't already. And if you have, go see it again. It is a fantastic film, probably the best of the summer. I would be surprised if it didn't earn a few nominations. It should, in my opinion, but since when does mine matter? It is a complicated movie, so go with your thinking hats and an open mind, and you won't be disappointed. Spoiler alert! Highlight the following text if you want to read. I was told that if you can see if Dicaprio is wearing his wedding ring in the final scene it will tell you if the ending was real or not. If he has it on, it's not real. If he doesn't, it is real. Apparently that's how it was the entire movie.
Trailer:
Sunday, July 25, 2010
Salt
There is more to Evelyn Salt than you think. When I saw the previews for the movie, I thought I knew what was going to happen in the movie. I couldn't have been more wrong. At the very beginning of the movie, we find Salt (Angelina Jolie) being tortured in North Korea repeating the line, "I'm not a spy." She is released by a German national, and we find out she works for the CIA. Two years later, she is married to the man who helped release her from North Korea and is still working for the CIA. As she is leaving from work, a man comes in claiming to have some information on an assassination attempt. Evelyn interviews the man, and he tells her that an agent trained in Russia as a child is going to kill the President of Russia at the vice-president's funeral. He names Evelyn Salt as the assassin. Of course, she denies it and tries to find her husband. She goes on the run claiming she's been framed. But has she?
I have to say that this movie kept me wondering what was going to happen next. Who's the bad guy and who's the good guy? If you pay enough attention, you should be able to figure out the ending. I didn't because I'm horrible with that kind of stuff. Jolie was excellent as Salt. Absolutely believable (except some of the stunt work; we all know that action movies take it way over the top). And to think that this part was originally for a man! Jolie is the new it-action star. With movies like Tomb Raider, Mr. and Mrs. Smith, and Wanted, she has taken the top female action star spot easily. Liev Schreiber was amazing as well as the rest of the cast. I was on the edge of my seat wondering what was going to happen next. Basically it was just an Angelina Jolie ass-kicking fest which was great!
Recommendation: This movie turned out to be much more than I thought it was going to be. It will make you think and wonder about what's going to happen. I had a great time at the movie; it was absolutely worth the money! At certain points in the movie I seriously thought Jolie was the good guy. And at other times I seriously thought she was the bad guy. See the movie so you can find out for yourself.
Trailer:
I have to say that this movie kept me wondering what was going to happen next. Who's the bad guy and who's the good guy? If you pay enough attention, you should be able to figure out the ending. I didn't because I'm horrible with that kind of stuff. Jolie was excellent as Salt. Absolutely believable (except some of the stunt work; we all know that action movies take it way over the top). And to think that this part was originally for a man! Jolie is the new it-action star. With movies like Tomb Raider, Mr. and Mrs. Smith, and Wanted, she has taken the top female action star spot easily. Liev Schreiber was amazing as well as the rest of the cast. I was on the edge of my seat wondering what was going to happen next. Basically it was just an Angelina Jolie ass-kicking fest which was great!
Recommendation: This movie turned out to be much more than I thought it was going to be. It will make you think and wonder about what's going to happen. I had a great time at the movie; it was absolutely worth the money! At certain points in the movie I seriously thought Jolie was the good guy. And at other times I seriously thought she was the bad guy. See the movie so you can find out for yourself.
Trailer:
Sunday, July 18, 2010
The Sorcerer's Apprentice
Well, I'm not really sure where to begin with this one. I wasn't excited to see this movie, but my mom wanted to see it, so I relented and tagged along. I am not a Nicolas Cage fan at all; the only movies I ever liked him in where the National Treasure movies. And, I have only seen one movie with Jay Baruchel. So, hesitant was what I was feeling, especially since I didn't think the previews looked like anything special.
Basically, Cage's character, Balthazar, has been running around the Earth since the time of Merlin. He was, in fact, Merlin's apprentice. There is an evil sorceress named Morgana that is trying to raise an army of dead sorcerers to conquer the human race. Merlin is killed by Morgana before Balthazar can capture/kill her, but he tells Balthazar that there is only one sorcerer that can defeat her--the prime merlinian (unsure on how to spell that). Balthazar searches for centuries, but finally happens upon a boy in modern day NYC that is the one that can defeat her, David (Baruchel). Balthazar ends up trapped in an urn for ten years with another enemy, Horvath (Alfed Molina). David grows up in those ten years and is a physics nerd at NYU. From there, he must help Balthazar defeat Horvath and Morgana before they destroy humankind.
Well, I have to say, it was better than I thought it was going to be. Don't get me wrong, I still didn't really enjoy Cage's performance, but it wasn't as bad as I expected. It was pretty cheesy, as was the storyline. It felt too...coincidental. I don't know if that is the term I'm really looking for, but everything seemed to just happen. It wasn't a horrible movie, and definitely kid-friendly. The acting and storyline mix just didn't do it for me. Although, there were a few funny parts thrown in that were really unexpected, but a nice add-in.
Recommendation: If you have a child, then they would probably like the movie. It was action packed and funny. I wouldn't see it again or buy the movie, but it was some feel-good, family fun. If you are an adult, go see Inception instead. My dad and brother went and said it was really good, and the reviews were as well. I'm going to see Inception next. Sorcerer's Apprentice was so-so. If you can, wait until it comes out on Redbox. Much better way to spend your money.
Trailer:
Basically, Cage's character, Balthazar, has been running around the Earth since the time of Merlin. He was, in fact, Merlin's apprentice. There is an evil sorceress named Morgana that is trying to raise an army of dead sorcerers to conquer the human race. Merlin is killed by Morgana before Balthazar can capture/kill her, but he tells Balthazar that there is only one sorcerer that can defeat her--the prime merlinian (unsure on how to spell that). Balthazar searches for centuries, but finally happens upon a boy in modern day NYC that is the one that can defeat her, David (Baruchel). Balthazar ends up trapped in an urn for ten years with another enemy, Horvath (Alfed Molina). David grows up in those ten years and is a physics nerd at NYU. From there, he must help Balthazar defeat Horvath and Morgana before they destroy humankind.
Well, I have to say, it was better than I thought it was going to be. Don't get me wrong, I still didn't really enjoy Cage's performance, but it wasn't as bad as I expected. It was pretty cheesy, as was the storyline. It felt too...coincidental. I don't know if that is the term I'm really looking for, but everything seemed to just happen. It wasn't a horrible movie, and definitely kid-friendly. The acting and storyline mix just didn't do it for me. Although, there were a few funny parts thrown in that were really unexpected, but a nice add-in.
Recommendation: If you have a child, then they would probably like the movie. It was action packed and funny. I wouldn't see it again or buy the movie, but it was some feel-good, family fun. If you are an adult, go see Inception instead. My dad and brother went and said it was really good, and the reviews were as well. I'm going to see Inception next. Sorcerer's Apprentice was so-so. If you can, wait until it comes out on Redbox. Much better way to spend your money.
Trailer:
Wednesday, July 14, 2010
Dinner for Schmucks - Trailer
So, I just saw this the other day, and I thought it looked pretty funny. Almost anything Steve Carell does, I find hilarious, so I think I will enjoy it on July 30, 2010. See what you think...
Trailer:
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Sunday, July 11, 2010
Despicable Me
What would anyone do with an army of yellow minions? Try to take over the world, of course. Gru is a typical bad guy. He wants to commit the crime of the century: steal the moon. But, three small orphaned girls and an arch enemy are thwarting his evilness. Gru, voiced by Steve Carell with a Russian accent, also has to deal with his army of gibberish-speaking minions. In the end, can Gru prove he's a bad guy, or is there more to life than perpetual crime?
Let me tell you, I was really excited to see this movie. I thought the previews looked hilarious, and the movie didn't let me down. From start to finish, I was smiling and laughing along with every other person in the theatre. There are a lot of people out there who think these movies are for kids, and I'm here to say, you are never too old to see animated movies. There was more humor for adults than kids in Despicable Me. The only parts kids really laughed at were involving the minions. And how could anyone not laugh at the adorable little guys? Every time they started talking, I was laughing. At the end, I found myself tearing up (apparently, I am emotional when it comes to movies).
Recommendation: Not only was it funny, but the storyline was genuinely heartfelt. Gru's a guy looking for someone to praise and love him, and he finds that in three little girls. Whoever thought of this movie deserves a huge pat on the back. Definitely one of the summer's funniest movies. If you can see it in 3D, I think a lot of kids would like it. I didn't get to see it in 3D, but I think it would have been a fun one to see. Not to mention, if you have an iPhone, there is an app that you can download that will allow you to see what the minions are saying during the credits, but only in the 3D movie. We tried it in the regular showing, but it didn't work. It was awesome! So much fun; kids will love it, adults will love it...go see it! "It's so fluffy, I'm gonna die!"
Here is the trailer:
And here's a clip I thought was fun (just listen to their laugh, and you will be laughing with them):
Let me tell you, I was really excited to see this movie. I thought the previews looked hilarious, and the movie didn't let me down. From start to finish, I was smiling and laughing along with every other person in the theatre. There are a lot of people out there who think these movies are for kids, and I'm here to say, you are never too old to see animated movies. There was more humor for adults than kids in Despicable Me. The only parts kids really laughed at were involving the minions. And how could anyone not laugh at the adorable little guys? Every time they started talking, I was laughing. At the end, I found myself tearing up (apparently, I am emotional when it comes to movies).
Recommendation: Not only was it funny, but the storyline was genuinely heartfelt. Gru's a guy looking for someone to praise and love him, and he finds that in three little girls. Whoever thought of this movie deserves a huge pat on the back. Definitely one of the summer's funniest movies. If you can see it in 3D, I think a lot of kids would like it. I didn't get to see it in 3D, but I think it would have been a fun one to see. Not to mention, if you have an iPhone, there is an app that you can download that will allow you to see what the minions are saying during the credits, but only in the 3D movie. We tried it in the regular showing, but it didn't work. It was awesome! So much fun; kids will love it, adults will love it...go see it! "It's so fluffy, I'm gonna die!"
Here is the trailer:
And here's a clip I thought was fun (just listen to their laugh, and you will be laughing with them):
Saturday, July 3, 2010
The Twilight Saga: Eclipse
So let's get this out of the way...squee!!!! That was my girly fan-girl scream. I am a big fan of the Twilight Series (mostly books, but I do enjoy the movies). I have to admit, the first two movies...not so good. Even though I'm a fan of the series, I can still say that the other movies could have been better on many accounts, especially the first one. But, I still like watching them because I love the books.
I do have to go on a bit of a rant though. I don't understand why so many people hate Twilight. I would understand if someone didn't like the movies or books if you had seen them or read the books. But, the people who 'boo' the trailers in the theatres or say mean things about them or people who love the series, that's just hateful (aka my brothers). You should give something a chance before you say things. In my opinion, I think a lot of guys feel threatened by the fictional characters. That's right. I said it. They don't like their girlfriends or wives going and swooning over another guy that seems to be everything they have ever wanted. My answer: step up your game, boys. Maybe read the books or watch the movies and learn something. ;) If you truly don't like it then, fair enough. But, I don't want to hear your complaining. Okay...done now!
Okay, now I am going to be as unbiased as possible since I am a fan. I'm not really worried about spoiling the plot. It's pretty obvious. Bella is in danger. A newborn army of vampires wants to kill her. The Cullens and werewolves have to stop acting like 5 year olds and play nice to protect her. Throw in a lot of shirtless Jacob, a few marriage proposals, and some good CGI, and you've got Eclipse.
I have to say, this is actually a decent movie. SO much better than the first two (not really saying much, I know). It is entertaining, funny, romantic, action-packed, and it even has some horror elements in there. Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart finally pull off being in love. It looks real, thank God. The acting is 20 times better (even Stewart). The action was throughout, but mostly at the end. The CGI improved as well...instead of just running on air, they actually look like they are running. Amazing! Ashley Greene is adorable. Nikki Reed is awesome in her flashback. Kellan Lutz just entertains so well. Taylor Lautner shows some real depth. Whew! There are a few things that bugged me...Bella's wig is annoying. I think I just noticed it because I knew she was wearing one, but still. On another hair note...Jackson Rathbone just keeps getting stuck with horrible hair. It's a little fluffy this time around. Some of the cinematography was...eh, not really sure how to say it. Just...okay, in my opinion.
For people who aren't fans, if they gave it a chance, I think most could enjoy it. I know a lot of guys don't understand why women love it and may be turned off by Edward's over-protectiveness, but I still think some may like it (even if they don't want to admit it). There were quite a few guys when I went, so I think it appeals to a broader audience.
If you are a fan, you're gonna love it. Hands down. The extra stuff added in that we don't get to see in the book is flawless. It works so well. Can we please have David Slade back for the next movie? Pretty please??
Recommendation: Overall, not a bad movie. It was actually a lot of fun to watch. Definitely date night worthy. PG-13 is a good rating for it too. There's a lot of ripping of body parts, but no blood, since they're vampires. A few cringe worthy scenes for younger kids, but nothing too bad at all. "I am hotter than you."
Trailer:
I do have to go on a bit of a rant though. I don't understand why so many people hate Twilight. I would understand if someone didn't like the movies or books if you had seen them or read the books. But, the people who 'boo' the trailers in the theatres or say mean things about them or people who love the series, that's just hateful (aka my brothers). You should give something a chance before you say things. In my opinion, I think a lot of guys feel threatened by the fictional characters. That's right. I said it. They don't like their girlfriends or wives going and swooning over another guy that seems to be everything they have ever wanted. My answer: step up your game, boys. Maybe read the books or watch the movies and learn something. ;) If you truly don't like it then, fair enough. But, I don't want to hear your complaining. Okay...done now!
Okay, now I am going to be as unbiased as possible since I am a fan. I'm not really worried about spoiling the plot. It's pretty obvious. Bella is in danger. A newborn army of vampires wants to kill her. The Cullens and werewolves have to stop acting like 5 year olds and play nice to protect her. Throw in a lot of shirtless Jacob, a few marriage proposals, and some good CGI, and you've got Eclipse.
I have to say, this is actually a decent movie. SO much better than the first two (not really saying much, I know). It is entertaining, funny, romantic, action-packed, and it even has some horror elements in there. Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart finally pull off being in love. It looks real, thank God. The acting is 20 times better (even Stewart). The action was throughout, but mostly at the end. The CGI improved as well...instead of just running on air, they actually look like they are running. Amazing! Ashley Greene is adorable. Nikki Reed is awesome in her flashback. Kellan Lutz just entertains so well. Taylor Lautner shows some real depth. Whew! There are a few things that bugged me...Bella's wig is annoying. I think I just noticed it because I knew she was wearing one, but still. On another hair note...Jackson Rathbone just keeps getting stuck with horrible hair. It's a little fluffy this time around. Some of the cinematography was...eh, not really sure how to say it. Just...okay, in my opinion.
For people who aren't fans, if they gave it a chance, I think most could enjoy it. I know a lot of guys don't understand why women love it and may be turned off by Edward's over-protectiveness, but I still think some may like it (even if they don't want to admit it). There were quite a few guys when I went, so I think it appeals to a broader audience.
If you are a fan, you're gonna love it. Hands down. The extra stuff added in that we don't get to see in the book is flawless. It works so well. Can we please have David Slade back for the next movie? Pretty please??
Recommendation: Overall, not a bad movie. It was actually a lot of fun to watch. Definitely date night worthy. PG-13 is a good rating for it too. There's a lot of ripping of body parts, but no blood, since they're vampires. A few cringe worthy scenes for younger kids, but nothing too bad at all. "I am hotter than you."
Trailer:
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