Point I Fell Asleep: 1:15 out of 2:26 (60%)
Location: Theater
Time I Started Movie: Primetime
IMDB: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0371746/
Because I feel that Hollywood is ripping us off by charging us $10 a movie, I did my civic duty and snuck into a 2nd movie. Makes me feel better when I only waste $5 on a snoozer of a movie. I hadn't watched a double feature in quite a while; luckily I remembered to bring a snack during "intermission" if you call it that. What were the chances of me staying awake for 4 hours of movie watching? I thought it was pretty good up until the 1 hour mark. Next thing I know, I straight passed out. There goes my 5 stay-awake movie streak. Back to square 1.
Okay, about the movie. Let me first say that I'm not a big fan of Marvel movies. I distinctly remember falling asleep during X-Men. I fell asleep through all 3 Spiderman movies. The only reason I stayed awake during Fantastic Four was Jessica Alba. Don't even get me started on "Daredevil," "Elektra," and "Catwoman." So I really didn't have high hopes for this movie, but its box office receipts were pretty high, so I did expect a little more out of this movie. And honestly, I don't even know what to write. Seeing Gwyneth in the movie surprised me; I thought she was still on maternity leave. I liked Tony Stark's baller life-style and the Audi R8 he drove as well as the other blatant Audi's in the movie. Other than that, just another ho-hum movie for me. But I guess if you liked the other Marvel movies, then you'll like this one too.
Saturday, May 31, 2008
Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull
Point I Fell Asleep: ACTUALLY STAYED AWAKE
Location: Theater
Time I Started Movie: Primetime
IMDB: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0367882/
So I haven't been to a movie theater in quite a while, so I decided to see what I've been missing out on. So I showed up 10 minutes late, but the previews were still showing, so it's all good. However, the only good seat that was open was the 3rd row from the front. Ugh. It was like a poor man's IMAX, and you had to look up the entire movie. Even the last time I sat this close, when I was 12 or so, I hated it. I don't know what I was thinking.
Of all the Indiana Jones movies, I loved "Temple of Doom" the most. I watched that one quite a number of times. Plus, all the kids in elementary school asked if I was in the movie. "Okie dokie Doctor Jones." I never saw "Raiders," and "Last Crusade" wasn't bad. This one was a TYPICAL Indiana Jones movie. You know...where 10 bad guys shoot at Indy while he's jumping over boxes, and they all miss him. Usually this would really piss me off, but I just had to smirk because after all, this is typical Indy. Oh, and the only other exception to this rule would be James Bond. Everyone else SHOULD die. I wasn't quite sure what time period this movie was set in. It was definitely no later than the 1970's, but wasn't "Temple" and "Crusade" around that same era? And since Indy has aged like 20 years, I was expecting the setting to be in the 90's at the minimum. That was my only real gripe about the movie. Other than that, the movie was enjoyable and I stayed awake.
Location: Theater
Time I Started Movie: Primetime
IMDB: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0367882/
So I haven't been to a movie theater in quite a while, so I decided to see what I've been missing out on. So I showed up 10 minutes late, but the previews were still showing, so it's all good. However, the only good seat that was open was the 3rd row from the front. Ugh. It was like a poor man's IMAX, and you had to look up the entire movie. Even the last time I sat this close, when I was 12 or so, I hated it. I don't know what I was thinking.
Of all the Indiana Jones movies, I loved "Temple of Doom" the most. I watched that one quite a number of times. Plus, all the kids in elementary school asked if I was in the movie. "Okie dokie Doctor Jones." I never saw "Raiders," and "Last Crusade" wasn't bad. This one was a TYPICAL Indiana Jones movie. You know...where 10 bad guys shoot at Indy while he's jumping over boxes, and they all miss him. Usually this would really piss me off, but I just had to smirk because after all, this is typical Indy. Oh, and the only other exception to this rule would be James Bond. Everyone else SHOULD die. I wasn't quite sure what time period this movie was set in. It was definitely no later than the 1970's, but wasn't "Temple" and "Crusade" around that same era? And since Indy has aged like 20 years, I was expecting the setting to be in the 90's at the minimum. That was my only real gripe about the movie. Other than that, the movie was enjoyable and I stayed awake.
Monday, May 5, 2008
The Air I Breathe
Point I Fell Asleep: ACTUALLY STAYED AWAKE
Location: Home
Time I Started Movie: Primetime
IMDB: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0485851/
This movie had an incredible cast - Kevin Bacon, Brendan Fraser, Andy Garcia, Emile Hirsch, Forest Whitaker, Kelly Hu, and the ageless Sarah Michelle Gellar. You'd think it'd blow you away......but it didn't. It got a 7.7 IMDB rating, but besides the whole "Chinese proverb" gimmick, it's been there, done that. I've seen this type of movie before. It's about 4 characters and how their stories are connected. I can't remember the names of movies that have done this in the past, but I know I've seen something similar. I have to give it credit though; I took down 4 glasses of red wine and expected to pass out, but it kept my interest high. Besides the predictability factor, I felt the movie was a little short. It's still very watchable, but it doesn't live up to the hype. Sorry.
Location: Home
Time I Started Movie: Primetime
IMDB: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0485851/
This movie had an incredible cast - Kevin Bacon, Brendan Fraser, Andy Garcia, Emile Hirsch, Forest Whitaker, Kelly Hu, and the ageless Sarah Michelle Gellar. You'd think it'd blow you away......but it didn't. It got a 7.7 IMDB rating, but besides the whole "Chinese proverb" gimmick, it's been there, done that. I've seen this type of movie before. It's about 4 characters and how their stories are connected. I can't remember the names of movies that have done this in the past, but I know I've seen something similar. I have to give it credit though; I took down 4 glasses of red wine and expected to pass out, but it kept my interest high. Besides the predictability factor, I felt the movie was a little short. It's still very watchable, but it doesn't live up to the hype. Sorry.
Before the Devil Knows You're Dead
Point I Fell Asleep: ACTUALLY STAYED AWAKE
Location: Home
Time I Started Movie: Primetime
IMDB: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0292963/
Right off the bat, you see all kinds of Marisa Tomei nakedness. Not that I'm complaining. She may be 43 years old, but she has the body of a 23 year old. Wow! So with that said, let me say that this was a GREAT movie. It's about 2 brothers who try to rob a jewely store and things go awry. The movie is kind of "Memento"-esque where it shows you the ending first and then goes back in time to show you the different vantage points. Philip Seymour Hoffman is truly an incredible actor. Throw in Ethan Hawke and Marisa, and you have a winner. My only gripe is that the ending could have explained things a little further. Even with that flaw, it's still one of the top 10 movies I've seen this year.
Location: Home
Time I Started Movie: Primetime
IMDB: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0292963/
Right off the bat, you see all kinds of Marisa Tomei nakedness. Not that I'm complaining. She may be 43 years old, but she has the body of a 23 year old. Wow! So with that said, let me say that this was a GREAT movie. It's about 2 brothers who try to rob a jewely store and things go awry. The movie is kind of "Memento"-esque where it shows you the ending first and then goes back in time to show you the different vantage points. Philip Seymour Hoffman is truly an incredible actor. Throw in Ethan Hawke and Marisa, and you have a winner. My only gripe is that the ending could have explained things a little further. Even with that flaw, it's still one of the top 10 movies I've seen this year.
Sunday, May 4, 2008
27 Dresses
Point I Fell Asleep: ACTUALLY STAYED AWAKE
Location: Home
Time I Started Movie: Primetime
IMDB: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0988595/
For anyone who wants to know the difference between a "cute" girl and a "hot" girl, watch this movie. You have Katherine Heigel, aka the "cute" girl, and her movie sister, Malin Akerman, the "hot" girl. Without spoiling too much of the movie, that's all I'm going to say. Movie was semi-enjoyable. It took a while to figure out why they called the movie "27 Dresses." Even then, it was sorta ludicrous. Oh, and to the people who have seen the movie, didn't you think the last 10-15 minutes was complete B.S.? The ending was TERRIBLE!
Location: Home
Time I Started Movie: Primetime
IMDB: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0988595/
For anyone who wants to know the difference between a "cute" girl and a "hot" girl, watch this movie. You have Katherine Heigel, aka the "cute" girl, and her movie sister, Malin Akerman, the "hot" girl. Without spoiling too much of the movie, that's all I'm going to say. Movie was semi-enjoyable. It took a while to figure out why they called the movie "27 Dresses." Even then, it was sorta ludicrous. Oh, and to the people who have seen the movie, didn't you think the last 10-15 minutes was complete B.S.? The ending was TERRIBLE!
Monday, April 14, 2008
Alvin and the Chipmunks
Point I Fell Asleep: ACTUALLY STAYED AWAKE
Location: Home
Time I Started Movie: Primetime
IMDB: http://imdb.com/title/tt0952640/
I was hesitant in watching this movie because I knew the probability of this movie being bad was really high. But then again, it was a big movie in 2007, "Garfield" wasn't all that bad, and I enjoyed the cartoon growing up, so I figured I'd give it a shot. Immediately, I noticed they casted Jason Lee, aka "Earl," as Dave. This was a bad sign. I've come to realize of late that casting can literally make or break a movie. If it was me, I wouldn't have cast a mustache-less Jason Lee as the character Dave because he's just so well known for being mustach'ed Earl. Then, to make matters worse, they cast his love interest as the girl Claire from "Dawson's Creek." Not that she's bad. It's that she looks like she's in her mid 20's and Jason Lee looks like he's 40. So bad. Thirty minutes into the movie, I realized why I semi-enjoyed "Garfield" -- it was the eye candy that is Jennifer Love Hewitt. I didn't like the talking cat, nor did I like the talking chipmunks. My biggest gripe about the movie - how, in one minute, Jason Lee is scared shitless that there are live chipmunks talking to him, and in the next, he's perfectly fine with it, and even remembers each one by name. You'd think all chipmunks would look alike right? Oh man, all these bad movies of late...hopefully I'll pick a winner next time. Gotta stop taking one for the team with these aweful ones.
Location: Home
Time I Started Movie: Primetime
IMDB: http://imdb.com/title/tt0952640/
I was hesitant in watching this movie because I knew the probability of this movie being bad was really high. But then again, it was a big movie in 2007, "Garfield" wasn't all that bad, and I enjoyed the cartoon growing up, so I figured I'd give it a shot. Immediately, I noticed they casted Jason Lee, aka "Earl," as Dave. This was a bad sign. I've come to realize of late that casting can literally make or break a movie. If it was me, I wouldn't have cast a mustache-less Jason Lee as the character Dave because he's just so well known for being mustach'ed Earl. Then, to make matters worse, they cast his love interest as the girl Claire from "Dawson's Creek." Not that she's bad. It's that she looks like she's in her mid 20's and Jason Lee looks like he's 40. So bad. Thirty minutes into the movie, I realized why I semi-enjoyed "Garfield" -- it was the eye candy that is Jennifer Love Hewitt. I didn't like the talking cat, nor did I like the talking chipmunks. My biggest gripe about the movie - how, in one minute, Jason Lee is scared shitless that there are live chipmunks talking to him, and in the next, he's perfectly fine with it, and even remembers each one by name. You'd think all chipmunks would look alike right? Oh man, all these bad movies of late...hopefully I'll pick a winner next time. Gotta stop taking one for the team with these aweful ones.
Sunday, April 13, 2008
Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story
Point I Fell Asleep: 1:10 out of 2:00 (58%)
Location: Home
Time I Started Movie: Midnight
IMDB: http://imdb.com/title/tt0841046/
The only reason why this movie isn't more popular is the fact that Will Ferrell didn't star in it. I'm going to go out on a limb here and say that he turned down the part because it was certainly written for him. Heck, even some of the guest stars are in his circle of friends: Paul Rudd, the fat kid from "Superbad," and etc. I was even thinking Jack Black turned down the part too, but even he made a cameo. The movie seemed like a parody of "Walk the Line," and it's actually quite funny. The only reason why I fell asleep was because it was late. I had enjoyed the movie up till then.
Location: Home
Time I Started Movie: Midnight
IMDB: http://imdb.com/title/tt0841046/
The only reason why this movie isn't more popular is the fact that Will Ferrell didn't star in it. I'm going to go out on a limb here and say that he turned down the part because it was certainly written for him. Heck, even some of the guest stars are in his circle of friends: Paul Rudd, the fat kid from "Superbad," and etc. I was even thinking Jack Black turned down the part too, but even he made a cameo. The movie seemed like a parody of "Walk the Line," and it's actually quite funny. The only reason why I fell asleep was because it was late. I had enjoyed the movie up till then.
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