Saturday, February 21, 2009

Wall-E


When trash starts to take over the world the humans are sent to outer-space with the promise that robots will clean it up so that they can return. Eventually the only robot left working to get rid of the trash is Wall-E, a lonely robot who doesn't realize he is working on a hopeless cause. One day a small space-ship lands and EVE arrives, a newer robot whose mission is to see if she can find any proof of sustainable life. A very cute movie that will be enjoyed by the whole family.

Kung Fu Panda


Jack Black is the voice of Po, a clumsy panda bear obsessed with Kung Fu. When he goes to watch the ceremony of the choosing of the Dragon Warrior and accidentally lands in the middle of it he is surprised to find he is the chosen one. Master Shifu reluctantly begins his training so that he can battle the evil Tai Lung. This movie is hilarious and great for all ages. I think it is one of the best animated movies since Cars.

Wanted


Wesley Gibson's (James McAvoy) boring life is about to change when one day he gets rescued by a dangerous woman (Angelina Jolie) who then introduces him to a "fraternity" of assassins. He finds out that his father was killed by a villain who now wants to kill him unless Gibson can get to him first, and so his training begins. Filled with a great cast if you like your movies violent you will love this one.

Saturday, January 3, 2009

Never Back Down


After his father's death Jake (Sean Faris) moves to a new school and quickly goes from being the tough kid to getting the tar beat out of him by the local superstar of underground mixed-martial arts. He decides to study the art with a local master played by Djimon Hounsou and in the process deals with some of his anger over his father's death. If you like martial arts and fight scenes you will enjoy this movie, because after all who watches movies like this for the plot anyway?

Drillbit Taylor


Sick of being bullied, 3 kids decide the answer to their problem is to hire a bodyguard. The only problem is that they don't have enough money for most of the people they interview. Then they meet Drillbit Taylor, a homeless guy who decides he is going to take the kids money without really doing the job, and of course starts to like the kids along the way. Not as funny as I thought it was going to be, but Owen Wilson is always fun to watch.

Swing Vote


Kevin Costner plays Bud Johnson a dead beat dad whose daughter decides to vote using his name but never finishes casting the ballot. When the election is dead locked this unfinished vote is the deciding factor on who will run the nation. When he realizes the responsibility of his decision Bud has to grow up fast. Not one of Costner's best, but a cute feel good movie with a good point.

Mamma Mia!


Based on the Broadway musical about a girl who is about to get married and wants her father to come to the wedding. The only problem is she doesn't know who her father is, but she comes across some of her mothers' letters that gives her 3 possibilities. She decides to invite them all assuming she can figure out which one is her father. A funny and enjoyable movie that even though does not have the best singing it is still fun to watch.