Cloud Atlas, not bad man!

You know even though it has had some mixed reviews, I thought Cloud Atlas was an inventive and engaging film. The film consists of six stories related to each other, some set in the past, present, and also the future. Throughout the film scenes would shift from the past to the future, and I thought this was all done seamlessly. The acting was superb, also the scenery was amazing. The one story that kind of got on my nerves was the post-apocalyptic one where Tom Hanks plays a tribesman called Zachry. At times the dialouge was incomprehensible. "Are you telling me tru-tru?" Anyways, the film is quite long, but it didn't feel like it. It may not be your cup of tea though. "MMMMMMMM, tea."

What's so Sinister about it?

I have mixed feelings on the movie Sinister. Although I thought there were pretty good creepy scenes in it, I thought some of it was laughable. Its about an author who moves into a house with his family where a murder of a family occured. He discovers some film reels that show the murder and others as well. So he tries to figure out if this pagan deity named Baghul( I guess I spelled that right, but who cares) is behind these murders. I don't know, the name Baghul itself is pretty ridiculous. But to kind of sum it up, and not give anything away, there is a scene that my buddy who saw it gave the funniest line. "Way to fill those plot holes Baghul." Hahahaha. Ah, thats too funny. Also there was a scene where the author(played by Ethan Hawke) becomes unhinged, while arguing with his British wife, that was pretty ridiculous. "Enough!" (Thats the second time I've used the term "pretty ridiculous" I sense a pattern) Anyways the soundtrack was pretty cool, but watch it if you want to. That is all.

I was not Taken back, by Taken 2...(Woo-hoo hoo)

Taken 2 was an pretty good followup to Taken. It was pretty much on par with the first film. I would not say better, but it defintely was exciting. Liam Neeson is just an awesome and cool actor. Ever since Darkman from way back, he has been one of my favorite actors. The film starts a little slow, but picks up with chase scenes, witty one liners, and overall action. What surprised me, and I don't know if anyone else felt this was how much of a family movie it was. Of course there was lots of kicking butt by Neeson, but the moments bewteen his daughter and ex-wife were heart felt. It just goes to show you that yeah you can have plenty of action in a movie, but also have tender moments as well. I just don't like it when those moments are overdone and add nothing to the film. I think thats where you have to applaud the acting of Neeson, although his charcter will do anything to protect his family(including lots of shooting, stabbing, breaking necks, etc) he's not afraid to show that he loves his family. Maggie Grace who played his daughter, also gets into the action throwing grenades and such. Shes a pretty awesome looking woman who gets into alot of the action.It's fun seeing his family get into the action as well. Go watch Taken 2, and see what Liam Neeson does best, if you don't he will find you...

Looper did not throw me for a loop(that was good one)

Despite Joseph Gordon-Levitts eyes looking confusing, this was a pretty cool and entertaining film. The plot centered around JGL playing Joe a hitman(A looper) who basically gets paid to kill people sent from the past through time travel. Far-fetch plot? Sure, but thats what makes it fun. Jeff Daniels plays a mob boss. He played that role very well. It was pretty cool to seem him and JGL(yes, im gonna keep using his initials) on the same screen again. Remember the Lookout? Excellent film by the way. Even Bruce Willis was tolerable in this. There were some slow parts, but overall I thought the acting was convincing and the special effects were nicely done. Now hopefully this film, will make more than Dredd! I still can't believe it did not make more money. Anways, Loopout!

Dredd was not dreadful(Wow, pretty lame title post)

I watched Dredd in 3D! yesterday, and it was an action-packed visual thrill ride. My buddy who watched it with me made a great point, that most of the scenes were pretty much shot in one location. Probably cause that saved them money for all those visual and special effects they did. Karl Urban did an impressive job as Judge Dredd. His deadpan humor really fit with the movie. The villain Ma-Ma was pretty cool too. It was played by Lena Headly(she plays Queen Cersei in Game of Thrones) See it if you can. The Soundtrack was amazing as well.

Favorite movies of the summer...

Some cool movies came out this past summer, of course to kick it off was The Avengers which I thought was a real fun movie to watch. The Hulk was awesome! I also liked Abraham Lincoln Vampire Hunter, although I thought the ending left alot to be desired. Nothing like the book. Batman was cool. To be honest, Bane's voice is what did it for me. It was too hilarious. "What a lovely, lovely voice." Hahahaha! Spiderman was good, but the beginning was a little long-winded discussing his origin and all. Premium Rush to me was the surprise of the summer. It was fun, cool movie to watch. However it didn't do so hot in the box office. I have no doubt its gonna be one of those cult favorites when it comes out on dvd. Can't forget The Expendables 2. The scenes with Chuck Norris and the old western music playing were priceless. Arnold was funny, even with stiff lines to Stallone's charcter like "Who is he? Rambo?" Wow, you really had to include a line that referenced a past movie character he played huh? I can't wait for some of the fall movies coming out like Taken 2 (yes theres a part 2) and also Skyfall. It was a good summer for movies,there were some duds(Total Recall, man if that just put that scene from the original with Arnold saying, "See you at the party Richter!" I don't care if didn't fit with the remake, they should have have found a way!) Snow White and the Huntsman(Go away Kristen Stewart) Anyways, maybe this blog will become a movie review one. I'm watching Dredd tommorrow, so will see.

I'm dreaming of sushi right now...

Yesterday, I saw an insightful and beautifully made film called Jiro dreams of sushi. It revolves around a sushi master named Jiro Ono who has this small restaurant in Japan that is renowned for its sushi. At times the film was a little repetitive, like when describing the different kinds of sushi, but overall it was cool to watch. The film also talks about how his eldest son, Yoshikazu will eventually become the heir apparent. One of the best scenes I thought was when the son would go to the fish market, and its pretty huge by the way, to pick out the fish and other items to make sushi at the restaurant. It shows the different vendors and their personalities. Its like a whole other world. I think that's why I liked this film so much, because in a way it was an escape for me. Most films should strive to do this for the movie goer. That is to engross themselves so much into the movie, that he person feels a part of it. That's how I definitely felt with this film.