The Joneses

The Joneses plot drew me in because it was incredibly interesting. The Jonses is a story about a seemingly perfect family that moves into a large beautiful suburban home and immediately becomes the hottest, hippest family in town. The Jonses have the BEST everything, the hottest cars, the newest clothes, the greatest relationships and the latest gadgets. But this family is all fake. To be this cool hip rich family is actually their job. The whole movie bases its self off the fact in life that "people want what other people have". The Joneses family would wear or use certain things so other people around them would buy these products. I was not amazed by the film but would recommend it if someone was bored. I think the film could have been made better because it is such a strong idea for a film. I would love to see a re-make of this movie because it had a weird creepy tone that I felt through out watching it. The ending was a happy one but I was not satisfied with it. The movie was a bit of a let down but I would not take back watching it.

There is no limit with NZT

Limitless directed by Neil Burger, was an astonishing film I would recommend to everyone. From the very beginning scene I was drawn in to the film. Bradly Cooper does an unbelievable job playing the character Eddie Morra who is an aspiring novelist who’s life does a complete 360 after he is introduced to a pill named NZT. NZT is a black-market pharmaceutical that allows him to use 100 percent of his brain. Taking this pill allows Eddie to remember everything he has ever read or experienced, become fluent in new languages within a day, understand the most complex equations with ease. These new found talents Eddie experiences with taking this pill has brought him to finally publish his book, meet new people, and aspire in everything he tries. But like the trailer states “Everything powerful comes with a price”. Eddie also experiences deadly complications with the pill and an unstable lifestyle. There is never a dull moment in Limitless and is much better then the trailer made it seem, it is now one of my favorite films.

Fair Game A Great Story

The movie, Fair Game was created by the director of The Bourne Identity and proved to be one of my favorite real life thrilling experiences of a real-life CIA officer. (Valerie Plame) played by an academy award winner Noemi Watts and her husband Joe Wilson played by an academy award winner Sean Penn. This film was based on a true story of a CIA agents name leaked by a bad man on a newspaper for the whole world to see. Valerie was placed into danger because of the White House's article and had to deal with stressful and very horrible encounters of drama because of it. She was placed into danger and fought for her rights against the enemies who did this to her. The tear of Valerie's relationship with her husband and career was at stake and almost ruined if it wasn't for the great ending incorporating real-life footage from Valerie's real interview. This movie was gripping and very emotional as the life of a woman was taken from her from a simple name drop on a paper. Her career was lost and the jeopardy of her families safety was put to the test. The emotional struggle this family had to deal with was very powerful and would get the attention from many people interested in this topic. I loved this film and thought the acting was very well done on both their parts and helped us to understand the severity this real life situation was. It was done in a great manner and brought out all the emotions a strong family needed in order to survive this horrible ordeal. Great job once again Noemi and Sean.

Not your average Alien

From first glance one might think Paul is going to be a terrible comedic version of E.T, for children, with terrible British actors and a weird looking alien character. They would be surprised to know that this was not that at all but rather the complete opposite. An unexpectedly hilarious alien movie, created for adults. Though Paul, who’s voice was done by Seth Rogan, looks like the average alien that you could find on the majority of elementary school students lunch boxes, he is actually an unbelievably rude and ironically funny character who in the film is trying to escape being locked away at area 51. When Graeme Willy (Simon Pegg) and Clive Gollings (Nick Frost), find Paul stranded on the side of the road after he crashed his getaway car (because obviously Aliens can’t drive) the adventures begin. Be warned, this is not a children’s movie. It is extremely inappropriate and that is what I enjoyed most about. Seth Rogans voice fits Paul’s part perfectly, and Pegg, and Frost, who seemed like worthless actors previous to this film actually made the movie with their awkward accents and their surprised take on the dirtier side of American Culture that Paul Portrays.

The Fockers Did It Again

Little Fockers is a hilarious comedy film and sequel to the equally humorous movie Meet the Parents. It is directed by Paul weitz. It stars Robert De Niro as the ex-agent father (Jack), Ben Stiller as the disarrayed husband (Greg) of Pam (Teri Polo) who go through multiple family dramas and unfortunate events in their little circle of trust. This film has many funny instances and will leave couples leaving the theatre glad they don't have a family as crazy and misfortunate as this one. This sequel is surprisingly good for a comedy and hasn't gone down the hill yet. The funny inside jokes of the film are constantly repeated through each movie with the lines of the "God-Focker" or "I am watching you".  Most films would be done after the first one but this specific movie has kept up the funny moments and silly situations coming as if it where the first movie released of the three. Ben Stiller does a great acting performance of counteracting all of Jacks attempts to sabotage Pam and Gregs marriage. There are some sad parts in the film and an extremely funny scene of Robert De Niro and Ben Stiller brawling it out in a kids ball pit at the end and ends perfectly as everyone is happily together and seem to be brought closer to one another through all the drama the family deals with. I highly enjoyed this film and would especially suggest it to families and young adults because of the PG-13 rating and funny family encounters.    

Not only was this a great idea for a movie, in my opinion it was carried out to perfection. Bradley cooper played an amazing role of a rundown writer who was on the verge of loosing everything when he stumbles upon a miracle pill that would allow him to utilize his entire brain and instantly making him a genius. The movie takes you on the journey of Eddie Morra (Bradley Cooper) who becomes what most would call addicted to this drug, and his battle against himself, gang members, and this magic pill called NZT. Not only did Cooper play a great role, he was supported by Robert De Niro, and Abbie Cornish, who helped boost this movie to the top of the box office. I feel Limitless was a great feel good film, with enough excitement to keep you at the edge of your seat, and enough mystery to have you leaving the theater thinking of what could happen if something like this were real.

Review of "Fight Club"

The Fight Club is a action-drama that grabs your attention to the fullest extent. The movie features many established actors and actresses such as Edward Norton, Brad Pitt, and Helena Bonham Carter. Edward Norton plays a melancholy urban loner who is fed up with his job and his life in general. He has a chance encounter with soap salesman and badass Tyler Durden, played by Brad Pitt, and his life is changed forever. Together, they start a "fight club" aimed at channeling male aggression, in which people keep their vows of secrecy filled with the raw intentions of "locker-room" style of violence. The violence leads to the creation of a cult which is hell-bent towards the destruction of the peace. When the club elevates to widespread chaos, Edward Norton and Brad Pitt realize their vast differences and intentions while coming to grips with their striking similarities. Director David Fincher succeeds in telling a story that can only be summed up as "Mischief, Mayhem,and Soap".
The movie succeeds at in-depth character analysis. Edward Norton attends 12 step programs, faking his pain to compare his life with real-life, recovering human beings. The audience gets a glimpse to the rise of Edward Norton's character as the seriousness of the club grows. The movie is shot from his angle, giving the audience his prospective as he watches his cult turn into a worldwide terrorist organization. You see the plot unfold form his eyes, leaving much detail to be unravelled by the other characters themselves. Helena Bonham Carter plays his significant other, primarily used as a vantage point between the audience and the "revealing" of the story line.
This movie works as a high testosterone blockbuster aimed pure violence and destruction. It's action-packed and chalk full of fight scenes, adding more enjoyment for the viewer. The secrecy in which the plot portrays adds more than just fight scenes, but actual substance the organization which is being established. Edward Norton and Brad Pitt present marvelous acting performances in a thriller which is a "must see" for the average film enthusiast.

Rocky Movie Review

If your somebody that enjoys feel-good, underdog sports movies, then Rocky is a movie you won't want to miss. The story of an amateur boxer named Rocky Balboa who receives a chance to fight for the Heavyweight Title of the World. Rocky is a rather dimwitted, below average boxer who lives in a lower-class area of Philadelphia. When he gets the chance to fight, his trainer Mickey pushes him to the extremes of human capabilities, pushing him to the limits and making him believe throughout that he can win and successfully pull off the greatest upset the sport has ever seen. He finds love in a pet shop employee, the shy and reserved Adrian, who motivates and pushes him to be the best boxer he can be. The fight details the clash between the two warriors in an epic bout in which only can be decided by the judges themselves.
Rocky Balboa, played by Sylvester Stallone and nicknamed the "Italian Stallion", portrays an underdog that captures the hearts and affection of the audience. The story works on many levels because of it's mass appeal. It's a sports movie, but also portrays in-depth character analysis which unfolds due to plot disclosure, and it's outcome tells the story of a drama film. Sylvester Stallone also writes the script, enabling him to accurately depicting who he felt "Rocky Balboa" really was.
This movie flat out rocks. It has all the intense action a sports movie offers and portrays the problems represented in a drama, all infused with romance. The classic movie viewer will demand more from this movie. The series continues with five more parts. This movie is essentially the beginning of arguably the best sports series of movies of all time. An instant classic, I give it a two-thumbs-up!

King's Speech Review

After viewing The Kings Speech, I, alongside the rest of the audience, would be required to give it a standing ovation. The movie itself grabs the attention of the crowd and goes in depth with the problem in which the King has to overcome. Colin Firth plays King George VI in an outstanding performance in which he has to stammer through the entire film. Colin Firth himself is known for playing sophisticated, intellectual roles. He goes out of his element to accurately depict the King in a performance which should no doubtedly win him an Academy Award. He vividly portrays a king who struggles with public speech, stammering and stuttering through life, yet he finds a way to touch the heart of his entire populace.
Geoffrey Rush, nominated for best supporting actor, lives up to his duty as the King’s tutor in a well done performance which captured the attention of the intended audience. His performance in Pirates of the Caribbean heralded many supporters for this role. Helena Bonham Carter, also nominated for best supporting actress, plays a suffering wife, depicting the character of queen Elizabeth. Her performance in the first hour holds strong, but her presence dies after the hour mark. Her performance is truly wonderful, leaving the crowd wondering and hoping her presence will remain strong throughout the drama. Even though her role dies out throughout the drama, her performance leaves the audience in hope that she will remain strong through the entire film.
The question remains, will The Kings Speech win “Best Motion Picture”? The Answer is Yes. The acting in the movie was so well done, that the three main characters are heralded as not only nominees, but favorites to bring home the Oscar. Geoffrey Rush and Helena Bonham Carter might not win, but the stellar performance of Colin Firth should certainly win him true recognition.
The Oscars will debut on February 27th, in which Colin Firth should win best actor, that is, if a god really exists. The Kings Speech not only accurately depicts a pivotal time in English history where the king’s auditory skills were so vital, but offers many stellar performances by established actors of our time. The film succeeds in portraying it’s historical significance, while hosting many successful actors and actresses. The Kings Speech is truly a film that reaches out to historians and intellectual film attendees. Colin Firth should, without a doubt, win the Oscar for “Best Actor” in a part which will bring him into the actors equivalency of the “Hall of Fame”.

Enter the Void Review

Review on Enter The Void

In an era of filmmaking, where true ingenuity is often hard to discover, Enter the Void (2010) succeeds as an authentic, alternative, and artistic display of true film mastery. The film recreates the story of Oscar (played by Nathaniel Brown) and his sister (Paz De La Huerta) in which they experience a shared childhood traumatic experience, binding them together for the entire movie. Pronounced a “Psychedelic Melodrama”, the plot is captivating and thought-provoking. Oscar is a drug dealer, specifically catering DMT (Dimethyltryptamine), who suddenly is shot to death in the middle of a drug deal gone wrong. The story depicts the content of the “Tibetan book of the Dead”, in which Oscar’s spirit floats over his dead body then watches over his sister. As outlined in the book, Oscar replays his entire life, and then sees the future that proceeds after this death. As also outlined in the book of the dead, he is to then be reborn through his sister and starts life over again.

The film shows a display of drug-induced hallucinations that artistically reenacts the vivid display of a DMT hallucination. The visual rendition captures the crowd, keeping them at the edge of their seats. The film is shot through the eyes Oscar and his ghost, adding the authenticity and ingenuity the film produces. The movie truly reaches out to the “alternative audience”, meant to attract film enthusiasts that appreciate films by Stanley Kubrick, such as “2001: A space Odyssey”, and films such as “Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas”.

The film is truly a genuine adventure of one’s life through the visions of the Buddhist text known as the “Tibetan Book of the Dead”. It’s acting is not Oscar-worthy, but the style in which the movie is filmed (through the eyes of Oscar) gives leverage to the actors, and allows for the filmmaking and producing to capture the attention of the audience, rather than the acting. The plot offers exhilarating scenes of intense action while succeeding in diverging the audience into the lives of the characters, further connecting the audience to the plot. If you desire to experience a Drug-induced, intensely thrilling plot, then Enter the Void is a movie worth your time.