King Arthur, Legend of the Sword
Posted: June 15, 2017 Filed under: Movie Review, Uncategorized | Tags: Charlie Hunnam, King Arthur, movie, Recliner, theater Leave a commentNow that the kids are older, the old man and I manage to get out more. Sometimes we go watch a sporting event, which is what he likes to do. (Okay, so he watches whatever event and I sit there with my notebook or laptop and work while we take our time eating.) But sometimes, we go see a movie, I had gotten to the point that I didn’t care to go to the theater, because it’s more comfortable to wait until whatever it is comes out on disc and watch it at home… Until recently. A few months ago one of the theaters in town remodeled so that all 7 of their screens now have recliners. These, I love. Now I’m happy to get out of the house for a bit and go see a movie.
My first choice recently? King Arthur, Legend of the Sword.
Despite what my children and the old man think, I didn’t choose the movie because it stars Charlie Hunnam. Though he was a very nice bonus. The story was good, it was a different twist on the old King Arthur tale that kept me interested the whole time and didn’t totally disregard the original. I really enjoyed it, not only for the eye candy but that was good too. The action was good, the twist in the tale was good, it even kept you guessing just a little because you didn’t know what they’d changed and how that fit into the story.
Overall? I’m waiting for a sequel!
Movie Review ~ Red Dawn (2012)
Posted: April 13, 2013 Filed under: Movie Review | Tags: Chris Hemsworth, four howls, Josh Hutcherson, Josh Peck, Movie Review, Red Dawn 1 CommentAction / Released in 2012/ starring Chris Hemsworth, Josh Peck, Josh Hutcherson
Remake of 1984 film with the same name. Modernized and retold, though the same basic story of an American town being invaded by terrorists. A group of teenagers evades capture and pit themselves against the invaders while fighting for freedom.
What did I think? I really enjoyed it. The story was updated and renewed, and without the use of the same names on the main characters, it could have been a different, though similar movie. It was great.
Four howls.
Movie Review ~ Battleship
Posted: October 24, 2012 Filed under: Movie Review | Tags: 3 1/2 howls, Alexander Skarsgard, Battleship, Brooklyn Decker, Liam Neeson, Movie Review, Rihanna, Taylor Kitsch Leave a commentAction / Sci-fi, Released in 2012, Starring Alexander Skarsgard, Brooklyn Decker, Liam Neeson
An international fleet of ships is headed out to a war games competition when a group of alien ships invades, cutting the Hawaiian Islands, and a handful of ships, off from the rest of the world so they can make their attack.
What did I think: Top Gun meets Cowboys & Aliens, in the ocean. That said, I enjoyed it, it was funny and outrageous at times, but good. I’m disappointed that Taylor Kitsch didn’t get higher billing, he played a much larger roll than the three top billed, and Rihanna did a surprisingly good job as well.
3 1/2 howls.
Movie Review ~ 21 Jump Street
Posted: September 18, 2012 Filed under: Movie Review | Tags: 21 Jump Street, 3.5 Howls, Channing Tatum, Ice Cube, Jonah Hill, Movie Review Leave a commentComedy/Action, Released in 2012, starring Jonah Hill, Channing Tatum, Ice Cube
Two rookie cops are assigned to the Jump Street division and sent back to high school, undercover, to bring down a drug ring.
What did I think? It was funny. There was some dumb, lots of foul language and sexual innuendo, definitely not for kids, but I laughed so hard the tears ran. Bonus? Channing Tatum with no shirt.
3.5 howls.
Movie Review ~ Wanderlust
Posted: September 14, 2012 Filed under: Movie Review | Tags: Jennifer Aniston, Malin Akerman, Movie Review, Paul Rudd, two howls, Wanderlust Leave a commentComedy, Released in 2012, starring Jennifer Aniston, Paul Rudd, Malin Akerman,
After the shock of sudden unemployment and losing their Manhattan apartment, a couple investigates their options. On their way to Atlanta, where his brother will help them they discover a rural commune, where pretty much anything goes. Could this be the lifestyle for them?
What did I think? It was okay. There were moments that were really funny, some that were shocking (one of the commune in habitants is a nudist) and some that were just plain stupid. I didn’t totally hate it, but I wouldn’t watch it again.
Two howls.
Movie Review ~ The Hunger Games
Posted: August 31, 2012 Filed under: Movie Review | Tags: Hunger Games, Jennifer Lawrence, Josh Hutcherson, Liam Hemsworth, Movie Review 1 CommentAdventure / Sci-Fi, released in 2012, starring Jennifer Lawrence, Josh Hutcherson, Liam Hemsworth
In a dystopian world, every year the government selects one boy and one girl from each district to enter a battle to the death on live television in order to remind the people who controls them. This year Katniss volunteers to take her younger sister’s place, after Primrose name is drawn. Can she survive the deadly game?
What did I think? I read the books a couple of years ago, long enough that I had to wait for the last book to come out. They did a good job on translating the book to a movie without losing major story elements. Obviously, they had to leave things out, you can’t fit everything from such a gripping book into a two hour movie, but it was very well done.
My rating? 4 howls.
Movie Review ~ I am Number Four
Posted: July 23, 2012 Filed under: Movie Review | Tags: Alex Pettyfer, Dianna Agron, I am Number Four, Movie Review, Timothy Olyphant Leave a commentAction / Adventure, Released in 2011,
Starring Alex Pettyfer, Timothy Olyphant, Dianna Agron
Refugees from an overtaken planet hide on earth from their invaders, who now hunt them here. The refugees must be killed in numerical order, this is the story of number four. A teenager who is always moving, always hiding finds a place he feels at home. But the aliens that want him dead are not far behind.
What did I think? I enjoyed it. It was different, not a remake, not a retelling of the same old story with a slightly different angle. Pettyfer did a good job of playing a teenager who is tired of being told what to do, and rebelling in his own way. I recommend!
Movie Review ~ Act of Valor
Posted: July 15, 2012 Filed under: Movie Review | Tags: Act of Valor, Movie Review, SEALs 1 CommentAction / Adventure, Released in 2012, Starring Alex Veadov, Roselyn Sanchez, Nestor Serrano
A group of Navy SEALs goes into action to rescue a kidnapped CIA agent in a South American jungle only to discover a much more involved terrorist threat to the United States that they have to put an end to.
What did I think? It was a great movie. The SEALs in this movie are not played by actors, they are real SEALs portraying the type of thing that SEALs do every day. The story itself is fiction, but the bravery and heroism they example with it are real. Very moving.
Movie Review ~ The Eagle
Posted: June 29, 2012 Filed under: Movie Review | Tags: Channing Tatum, Donald Sutherland, Jamie Bell, Movie Review, The Eagle Leave a commentAdventure / Drama, released in 2011, Starring Channing Tatum, Jamie Bell, Donald Sutherland
A Roman soldier endeavors to regain the family honor by recovering the eagle that his father’s legion carried when they were lost in northern Briton.
What did I think? It was good. I started out watching because I was craving some eye candy, it has Channing Tatum, and it happened to be laying on my desk (thank you Netflix!) But as it played I lost track of what I was trying to do and spent more time with my eyes on the screen. I was surprised by the ending, but it was a pleasant surprise. I recommend it.
