21 Jump Street

Fairly amuzing comedy with Tatum Channing posing as an undercover cop in high school , seeking out a drug dealer. Channing seems a bit old for this part as the movie itself is quick to point out in a couple of its scenes. Some very funny moments and yet some long moments of dullness. Overall worth seeing for its comedy but don't be taking your youngsters to this movie as the language is rough. 2 1/2 bananas

Raid:The Redemption

If you like non-stop action see this even though it has sub titles. Squad of kung fu police attack apartment building controlled by local gang lord. Battles ensue floor by floor with mayhem galore. Not many make it back. Creative ways to die after being pummeled silly are invented by both sides.2 bananas

Hunger Games

Entertaining but somewhat overrated. Civilization as we know it has ended and the world is divided into 12 groupings with each having to send a young male and female, each year, to the overseer of the 12 groups. The 24 contestants are then pitted against each other in a death to the end/winner takes all. Alice In Wonderland meets Rambo feeling to this movie. It's a stretch to give 3 bananas.

Wanderlust

Jennifer Anniston and Paul Rudd, NYC married couple, leave the city due to no income and find themselves at a commune in Georgia where just about anything goes. Commedy has some very funny moments but over all falls flat. See it if you've seen everything else. 1 1/2 bananas

The Artist

Delightful two hours of what old time black/white silent movies were all about. Story revolves around Silent picture star who doesn't want to adjust to the new wave of motion pictures,talking; and how he helps propel an unknown actress into stardom and then the favor is the returned.Great acting and dancing. This movie cleaned up at Oscar time--rightfully so. 4 bananas

Act Of Valor

Interesting movie in that it used real life Navy Seals for all the action shots. Movie takes place in the now, as Navy Seals are tasked with hunting down terrorists and extracting hostages. Terrific action scenes give vivid accounts of how the Seals work in their stealth environment. No names could be used as far as the Seals are concerned as many are still on active duty. 3 bananas

Safe House

Non-stop action thriller stars Denzel Washington as the baddie and Ryan Reynolds as the good CIA agent tasked with trying to keep Denzel alive as people of unknown origin are out to kill Washington and retrieve a file that has come into his possession.
Some great car chases and shootem up scenes. See it to be entertained. 2 1/2 bananas

This Means War

Dumb comedy that pits two CIA agents/best friends against each other,vying for Resse Weatherspoon's affection. To bad they don't kill each other off. Miss this one. 1/2 banana