Saturday, May 9, 2009

Hancock


Will Smith plays a not so superhero in this movie about a man with superhero powers but that most the world dislikes because he is bitter and mean. One day he saves Ray, (Jason Bateman) a public relations agent, who tries to repay him by cleaning up his image and making the world love him. As he gets to know Ray and his family Hancock finds out some new information about who he really is. An enjoyable movies because it was not your typical superhero movie.

Journey to the Center of the Earth


In this movie Brendan Fraser plays a scientist who just cannot accept his brother's death, so when he finds some cryptic notes one of his brother's books he takes off on a journey to find the truth. I'm sure this was not an easy novel to make into a movie and really it was not well done, but some will find it entertaining.

Wednesday, April 29, 2009

Kit Kittredge


Abigail Breslin is Kit Kittredge in this movie based on the popular American Girl books. In this movie Kit is faced with the reality of the Depression and the impact it has on not only her family but other people as well. When there is a crime committed at her house she gets to use her investigation abilities to solve the case. Breslin is always a joy to watch and this movie is no different. A good movie about a tough time in history, but done in a way appropriate for a younger audience.

Daddy Day Camp


Cuba Gooding Jr. plays Charlie in this "sequel" to Daddy Day Care. In this movie they decide to take on an old run down camp and see if they can turn it around and give the kids a fun summer camp experience. Of course nothing goes as it should. The plot is fairly typical and been done before, and not tremendously funny but a clean family movie

Welcome Home Roscoe Jenkins


Martin Lawrence is R.J. Stevens, famous talk-show host who is unwillingly taking a trip home to visit his family for his parent's anniversary. Instead of the awe he is sure they will all feel at his success he is treated like the "red-headed step child". Not his best movie but those who really like Lawrence will probably enjoy it.

Saturday, March 14, 2009

Leatherheads


George Clooney stars in this movie about the early days of professional football. When pro football first began it was unpopular and most teams were on the verge of bankruptcy. Clooney plays Dodge Connelly, an older player who refuses to give up on the game so he hires a young star to bring the sport to life. Filled with a great cast, but not any of their best films.

Run Fatboy Run


Simon Pegg plays Dennis, an out of shape dead beat who ditches his pregnant fiancee at the alter. When she moves on and finds someone else he realizes the consequences of his actions and strives to make things right. This is a very funny movie and Pegg is hilarious.