Monday, September 19, 2011

Contagion

Very Interesting movie as it is based on how a deadly virus can spread from one person to the entire world in a matter of weeks. Paltrow becomes infected while in Hong Cong and carries/spreads the virus as she returns home. Movie moves quickly from one scene to another and from day to day as the virus spreads. Very well done with a terrific cast. Definitely worth seeing as this can happen anytime. 3 1/2 bananas

Monday, September 12, 2011

Apollo 18

For all you conspiracy theorists this movie is for you. Supposed never launched Apollo 18 space craft is sent to moon on a secret mission known only by a few. 3 astronauts wind up in a pile of trouble and discover some strange goings on, on the moon. This movie has a bit of everything, drama,aliens,murder. Filmed rather like the Blair Witch Project. Starts strong but comes unraveled at the end. 2 bananas

colombiana

Female Rambo takes on the drug cartel with deathly results. Pretty decent action drama. This girl can kill you in a heart beat. Good for a rainy do nothing afternoon. 2 bananas

Friday, August 26, 2011

30 Minutes or less

Title reflects pizza parlor motto if it can't delivered within 30 minutes pizza is free. Pizza delivery guy is kidnapped and strapped into a bomb vest by two wackos who want him to rob a bank in order to pay a hit man to kill one of the wackos father. Suppose to be a comedy but it stinks. Terrible acting makes for a STUPID movie. 1/2 banana

Final Destination 5

Same ole same ole. If you liked 1-4 you'll love #5. Same plot, group of people avoid sudden death from a crumbling bridge only to be systematically killed in gruesome ways. Great special affects and 3-D make this a true gore fest. See it for the creative way people are killed but not for the acting. 2 1/2 bananas

Saturday, August 20, 2011

Rise of the Apes

Very well done prequel, prequel to the original Planet of the Apes. Great special affects and a good plot add for enjoyable and lively entertainment. Story centers around how a vaccine being developed for humans by testing on apes increases intelligence in apes and how they evolve into being able to reason and talk. There is at least one more Ape movie as this movie doesn't come close to where the first one begins; and I look forward to seeing it. If you liked the first of the Ape movie with Charlsten Heston, you'll love this one! 3 1/2 bananas

Wednesday, July 27, 2011

Transformers-Dark side of the Moon

Other than some decent special affects, awful movie with bad acting and stupid plot. Geared towards the 6-10 year olds--my BAD! Bimbo no name lead actress has her lips so pumped up, you think she's going to explode. Not worth explaining what movie is about. And this is supposed to be the best of the three Transformers. Skip it or smuggle some drinks inside. 0 bananas

Sunday, July 24, 2011

Horrible Bosses

Raunchy comedy, as good as Hangover 1 but with a great cast of characters. 3 men, who are fed up with how they are treated at work by their bosses, devise a plan for each to kill each others boss. Jennifer Anniston is smoking hot as a sluty dentist and Jamie Fox is hysterical as a supposed contract killer who goes by the name Mother-Fucker Jones. Kevin Spacey gives a terrific performance as a self centered boss who you love to hate. This movie makes the summer. Language is tough but see the movie for laughs. 4 bananas

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows part two

Definitely the darkest and deadlyest of all the Potter films. Harry sets out in this final quest to kill Lord Voldemort who at the sametime is trying to kill Harry. The secret to killing Lord Voldemort and his snake companion is to find the three objects that brerak down Volemort's protective barrier.
Along the way Harry and his pals find a little love as well.
Sorry to see Harry leaving as he has been a fixture on the movie scene. Great special affects as usual make this one of the best but darkest of all. 3 1/2 bananas

Tuesday, June 21, 2011

Mr Popper's Penquins

Jim Carry, as Mr Popper, has delivered to him from his deceased father, crates of penquins. Comedy ensues as Carry learns to live with these animals as they steal the show and help bring his family back together. More for the kids but I liked it. Some very funny scenes as only Carry could pull off. 3 bananas