Summer Predictions

Summer is getting closer, and we are starting to get a lot more information as to how it will my out, in terms of movies of course. Trailers have been released for some films promising to be blockbusters, and although I have my doubts, summer of 2011 may turn out to be better than the infamous summer of 2010.

In June, we get X-Men First Class, and although our X-Men track record hasn't been doing so well, this movie seems promising. With a look at the trailer, it's has become quite evident that the story is really being taken back, which can be a good way to go if you think about it.

Green Lantern, another superhero movie, looks somewhat promising. Nothing really wows me about the trailer, but who knows, maybe it'll work.

Pixar doesn't usually do sequels, but Cars 2 is on the itinerary, which kind of disappoints me considering how Cars was the worst Pixar movie (although not that bad). I was hoping to get a new movie rather than a sequel, but oh well.

That's all for now, and as we get closer to the summer, I'll keep you updated. 

Until next time. . .

  

PG-13 vs R

These days, when you think of a PG-13 comedy, you think of maybe a romantic comedy such as Life As We Know It, or perhaps a teen comedy like 17 Again. Then, when you think of an R comedy, you think of maybe a comedy such as The Hangover, or a dark comedy like Inglorious Basterds.

There is something about an R rating that just tags a movie as funny. I don't know if it's the cursing, or the general access to a wider horizon of comedy. These days, we have such movies like The Hangover, Paul, I Love You Man, Funny People, and the list goes on.

On the other side, the PG-13 comedies usually have ratings that don't necessarily match up. Well, with the exception of The Switch. I don't understand why that movie was so hated. I thought that it was bleeding with humor and originality both.

Until next time. . .

So Far in 2011

Remember back in 2010? Remember when the beginning of the year was really truly pathetic for the industry? Nothing good was coming out, and instead, we were receiving very bad movies. You remember, dont you?

Well it's pretty clear that 2011 has changed that. As of April, 2011 is really shaping up to be a great year! Movies like Source Code, Paul, The Lincoln Lawyer, The Adjustment Bureau, Limitless, and Rango are all critically acclaimed movies. And it's only APRIL!

This is really shaping up to be a good year. And for those movies I listed, do yourselves a favor and watch them. They are great, and for once, the critics think so too.

Until next time. . .

Best of 2010

2010 was a great year for movies! Better than I thought it would be, in fact! It started out very slow, but soon grew and grew until we began getting Oscar contenders. Filmakers and actors alike have been hard at work on their projects, and it all seems to have payed off. The thing is, some of these were better than others. Let's cut to the chase. My list, in order, follows!


1. 127 Hours


I loved this movie to death. It was just beautifully done. Basically, this is a movie like no other. My favorite of the year.


2. The Social Network


Very well done. I know that the film was not entirely accurate, but that's the beauty of it all!


3.Inception


This is probably the most well made film of the year. Its a concept that shouldn't work, but makes you think for months.


4. Toy Story 3


Best movie from Pixar. It touched me like no other animated movie has done before, bringing me back to my childhood.


5. Shutter Island


I love movies that mess with my mind, and this is no exception. Leo was great in this film, snubbed of course for the Oscars.


6. The Other Guys


I loved it! This film was packed with dry humor, and it kept laughing for months. Have a sense of humor!


7. For Colored Girls


Even for a man like me, this movie blew me away. It proved that if I gave Perry a chance, he'd surprise me.


8. Get Him to the Greek


Just hilarious. Everything that you would want in a Rated R comedy. It'll keep you laughing for a long time!


9. Black Swan 


The acting was phenomenal, and the concept was just unbelievable. I still believe that I was able to relate.


10. The Fighter


The film itself was great. Marky Mark is being great again, but the real winner here is Bale, whose acting blew my mind.


11. Rabbit Hole


It took me on an emotional ride down a roller coaster. How I got myself through this film, I don't know.


12. The Kings Speech


The movie itself was great, but the acting is what you should see the movie for. Colin Firth will drop your jaw.


13. Death at a Funeral


Some of the dialogue in this movie is just too funny. Comedy has been great this year!


14. Cyrus


Too funny, just too funny. Some of this movie is just way too awkward to explain. Just go see it, please.


15. True Grit


Even if you don't like westerns, you must see this movie if you like acting. Yes, I'm talking about the little girl.


16. Megamind


I really enjoyed it! The 3D was quite good, and the humor in this movie is just right. It was a great film!


17. Biutiful


A very deep film this was. Something that I won't soon forget. Javier Bardem was extraordinary, as always.


18. How to Train Your Dragon


It's not too much of a comedy, but I really liked it. The 3D was just awesome, and the story was top notch.


19. The Town


I liked it a lot. I liked the The Departed, so I checked this out, and I was not disappointed when I left the theatre.


20. TRON: Legacy


Before I get started on the effects, this was a pretty solid movie! Now for the effects, they were pretty nice!


Until next time. . .