I finally watched The Happening the other day.
It honestly was not as bad as people made it out to be.
Yes the acting was kind of weird and seemed forced and awkward in places but it still had the same style that M. Night Shyamalan's movies have had in the past.
It was an interesting story line, plants polluting the air and killing off people.
The creepiest part of the movie was when the old lady starts acting really weird. Starting with the scene where they are in the bedroom at night and he hears the floor squeak, opens the door and sees the woman standing there. Creeper!
It wasn't as jumpy as I'd hoped but it was still an okay movie.
I give it a C.
Friday, October 10, 2008
Tuesday, September 30, 2008
Post 10: Upcoming Movies
Since I'm sick and have quite a lot of free time I decided to visit http://www.imdb.com/ and check out the up and coming movies I am excited to see (click on movie title to watch trailer).
Opening This Week:
Opening This Week:
I love Michael Cera. I think he's adorable, especially in Juno. If I were in High School I would totally date him!
I love Anne Hathaway. I saw her in The Princess Diaries 1 & 2 and in The Devil Wears Prada and thought she was amazing. I'm looking forward to seeing her in a more serious role.
- Eagle Eye (PG-13)
I still remember Shia LeBeouf as the annoying little brother in Even Stevens. Now after seeing him emerge from the annoying little kid to the handsome thrill seeking young man, it's quite incredible. Let's just hope he stays out of Walgreens for the time being.
Opening Next Week:
- Quarentine (R)
I love scary movies and this one looks amazing. I loved watching 28 Weeks Later and this one looks kinda similar. I also saw Jennifer Carpenter in The Exorcism of Emily Rose and thought she was excellent!
Monday, September 29, 2008
Post 9: Top 5 Best Kids Movies
1. Finding Nemo (2003)
This movie is awesome, mostly because it deals with Australia and I have a blood connection with Australia. This is the kind of movie that is great for kids but it's not too corny for adults.
2. Open Season (2006)
Hilarious.
3. Toy Story 1 & 2 (1995, 1999)
These were the movies that started the computer animated movies. These are classics they will never get old.
4. Shrek (2001)
Another good movie that has both child and adult humour but the adult humour is hidden well enough to where kids don't even know it's funny.
5. Willa Wonka & the Chocolate Factory (1971)
A classic. I saw the remake with Johnny Depp and was freaked out (he reminded me too much of Michael Jackson). I'll stick with this version.
This movie is awesome, mostly because it deals with Australia and I have a blood connection with Australia. This is the kind of movie that is great for kids but it's not too corny for adults.
2. Open Season (2006)
Hilarious.
3. Toy Story 1 & 2 (1995, 1999)
These were the movies that started the computer animated movies. These are classics they will never get old.
4. Shrek (2001)
Another good movie that has both child and adult humour but the adult humour is hidden well enough to where kids don't even know it's funny.
5. Willa Wonka & the Chocolate Factory (1971)
A classic. I saw the remake with Johnny Depp and was freaked out (he reminded me too much of Michael Jackson). I'll stick with this version.
Sunday, September 28, 2008
Post 8: Top 5 Teen Movies
1. Mean Girls (2004)
Hilarious and painfully true. I went to High School with a Regina George (quite a few actually).
2. John Tucker Must Die (2006)
Funny movie with a cute guy who rarely wears a shirt. Another good adaptation of High School (in a Hollywood kind of way).
3. 10 Things I Hate About You (1999)
Oh Heath Ledger I miss you! This was his breakout role and he was amazing in it. I could watch this movie over and over again.
4. Dead Poets Society (1989)
"Carpe diem!" I haven't seen this movie in a while but I remember loving it.
5. Bring It On (2000)
Oh boy, I have a love/hate relationship with this movie. I love this movie because it's corny and funny but I hate it because it's corny and funny. A movie you can watch if you really need something to do to waste time.
Hilarious and painfully true. I went to High School with a Regina George (quite a few actually).
2. John Tucker Must Die (2006)
Funny movie with a cute guy who rarely wears a shirt. Another good adaptation of High School (in a Hollywood kind of way).
3. 10 Things I Hate About You (1999)
Oh Heath Ledger I miss you! This was his breakout role and he was amazing in it. I could watch this movie over and over again.
4. Dead Poets Society (1989)
"Carpe diem!" I haven't seen this movie in a while but I remember loving it.
5. Bring It On (2000)
Oh boy, I have a love/hate relationship with this movie. I love this movie because it's corny and funny but I hate it because it's corny and funny. A movie you can watch if you really need something to do to waste time.
Saturday, September 27, 2008
Post 7: Top 5 Best Coming of Age Movies
1. Now and Then (1995)
A girl version of Stand by Me, in a way. Excellent coming of age story. Who can't relate to at least one of the girls?
2. Stand by Me (1986)
Four boys from four different sides of the tracks share one amazing trip together and find out who they really are. Touching.
3. My Girl (1991)
A girl version of Stand by Me, in a way. Excellent coming of age story. Who can't relate to at least one of the girls?
2. Stand by Me (1986)
Four boys from four different sides of the tracks share one amazing trip together and find out who they really are. Touching.
3. My Girl (1991)
Who didn't cry when Thomas died? I bawled my bloody eyes out!
4. The Goonies (1985)
"Goonies never say die!" A classic movie that will never go out of style!
5. The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants (2005)
I never read the books but I liked the movie. More of a grown-up version of Now and Then.
Friday, September 26, 2008
Post 6: Top 5 Best Action Movies
1. Shooter (2007)
Oh Marky Mark. So hot and he takes off his shirt. This movie is so awesome it made me want to go to Sniper School. I love action movies and I love Mark Wahlberg. Great combo!
2. The Island (2005)
Not many people liked this movie but I loved it. It answers the question (in a far-out kind of way) of "what if we could really clone humans?" The chase scene with the train axels falling on to the road and the cars blowing up was amazing. Plus that Cadillac, OMG! Such a sweet car!
3. 300 (2006)
Gerard Butler, hot shirtless guys, fight scenes and history all rolled in to one makes for one helluva movie! A little weird and far fetched in places but I think that was the point.
4. The Italian Job (2003)
Again Mark Wahlberg. Mmmmm. And the Mini chase scene was kick-butt! I want to race a Mini so bad!
5. Mr. & Mrs. Smith (2005)
The relationship Jolie and Pitt have in this movie is awesome. I love how they hate each other so much yet love each other so much. For some reason the mean/hate you but I love you/need you relationship is sexy to me. Awesome.
Oh Marky Mark. So hot and he takes off his shirt. This movie is so awesome it made me want to go to Sniper School. I love action movies and I love Mark Wahlberg. Great combo!
2. The Island (2005)
Not many people liked this movie but I loved it. It answers the question (in a far-out kind of way) of "what if we could really clone humans?" The chase scene with the train axels falling on to the road and the cars blowing up was amazing. Plus that Cadillac, OMG! Such a sweet car!
3. 300 (2006)
Gerard Butler, hot shirtless guys, fight scenes and history all rolled in to one makes for one helluva movie! A little weird and far fetched in places but I think that was the point.
4. The Italian Job (2003)
Again Mark Wahlberg. Mmmmm. And the Mini chase scene was kick-butt! I want to race a Mini so bad!
5. Mr. & Mrs. Smith (2005)
The relationship Jolie and Pitt have in this movie is awesome. I love how they hate each other so much yet love each other so much. For some reason the mean/hate you but I love you/need you relationship is sexy to me. Awesome.
Thursday, September 25, 2008
Post 5: Top 5 Best Horror/Thriller Movies
1. The Strangers (2008)
This movie scared the scheiße outta me! I hate hate hate it when people wear masks. OMG it creeps me out! Plus the fact that she's alone in the middle of nowhere, competely helpless. My worst nightmare!
2. The Hitcher (2007)
This movie is scary in that it could really happen and that's what is so scary about it. It's preventable, yes but it could still (and probably has) happen. The fact that there are creepy guys out there like that gives me the heeby-jeebies. The scene with the trucks and the guy getting torn apart was disgustingly amazing! I cringe and laugh at the same time.
3. Red Eye (2005)
Another realistically scary movie. I hate airplanes and creepy guys so this movie was a one-two punch for me.
4. 30 Days of Night (2007)
I'm terrified of the dark and isolation. This movie was another one-two punch for me. Plus it was fantastically gory. The scene where the girl is begging and says "Please God..." and the vampire dude looks up at the sky and says "no god"...wow, creepalicious! Gave me chills.
5. The Skeleton Key (2005)
Not really all that scary but it was still a little creepy. Creepy religions like that freak me out.
This movie scared the scheiße outta me! I hate hate hate it when people wear masks. OMG it creeps me out! Plus the fact that she's alone in the middle of nowhere, competely helpless. My worst nightmare!
2. The Hitcher (2007)
This movie is scary in that it could really happen and that's what is so scary about it. It's preventable, yes but it could still (and probably has) happen. The fact that there are creepy guys out there like that gives me the heeby-jeebies. The scene with the trucks and the guy getting torn apart was disgustingly amazing! I cringe and laugh at the same time.
3. Red Eye (2005)
Another realistically scary movie. I hate airplanes and creepy guys so this movie was a one-two punch for me.
4. 30 Days of Night (2007)
I'm terrified of the dark and isolation. This movie was another one-two punch for me. Plus it was fantastically gory. The scene where the girl is begging and says "Please God..." and the vampire dude looks up at the sky and says "no god"...wow, creepalicious! Gave me chills.
5. The Skeleton Key (2005)
Not really all that scary but it was still a little creepy. Creepy religions like that freak me out.
Wednesday, September 24, 2008
Post 4: Top 5 Best War/Historical Movies
1. Band of Brothers (2001)
Okay so it's not technically a movie but it is still worthy to be on this list. I love war movies and historical movies so this section was hard to narrow down to just five. This series is amazing in that it shows actual interviews with the real-life characters. It was awesome to hear what the had to say about the war. I owe them my life and will be eternally greatful for their sacrifice.
2. Saving Private Ryan (1998)
I feel the same way about this movie as I do about The Band of Brothers series. Excellent adaptation of WWII. The brutality and pain these men went through is unbelievable.
3. Angela's Ashes (1999)
Read the book and then found out there was a movie about the book. A wonderful movie about the pain and suffering in Ireland during the depression seen through the eyes of a child.
4. Walk the Line (2005)
I love Johnny Cash.
5. The Other Boleyn Girl (2008)
I love anything to do with 16th century England. I loved Elizabeth and it was neat to see the life of her mother and father played out.
Okay so it's not technically a movie but it is still worthy to be on this list. I love war movies and historical movies so this section was hard to narrow down to just five. This series is amazing in that it shows actual interviews with the real-life characters. It was awesome to hear what the had to say about the war. I owe them my life and will be eternally greatful for their sacrifice.
2. Saving Private Ryan (1998)
I feel the same way about this movie as I do about The Band of Brothers series. Excellent adaptation of WWII. The brutality and pain these men went through is unbelievable.
3. Angela's Ashes (1999)
Read the book and then found out there was a movie about the book. A wonderful movie about the pain and suffering in Ireland during the depression seen through the eyes of a child.
4. Walk the Line (2005)
I love Johnny Cash.
5. The Other Boleyn Girl (2008)
I love anything to do with 16th century England. I loved Elizabeth and it was neat to see the life of her mother and father played out.
Tuesday, September 23, 2008
Post 3: Top 5 Best Dramas
1. Forrest Gump (1994)
Do I really need to explain why this is the best Drama ever? I didn't think so.
2. P.S. I Love You (2007)
I laughed, I cried, I dreamt of Gerard Butler and the hot Irish guy she sleeps with. Great movie. One of the best chick-flicks I've ever seen.
3. Cold Mountain (2003)
I love movies that have historical stuff in them. Plus I loved all the people he meets on his way back to her. The stories they have are great. I loved the book and I loved the movie.
4. Black Snake Moan (2006)
This movie touched me in many ways. It was painful to watch in a few areas and while some of the scenes were slightly sexually graphic I think they were necessary to get the point across as to how messed upshe really was.
5. Little Women (1994)
Again I love movies with historical stuff in them. Plus I read the book when I was little and loved it. I love this movie.
Do I really need to explain why this is the best Drama ever? I didn't think so.
2. P.S. I Love You (2007)
I laughed, I cried, I dreamt of Gerard Butler and the hot Irish guy she sleeps with. Great movie. One of the best chick-flicks I've ever seen.
3. Cold Mountain (2003)
I love movies that have historical stuff in them. Plus I loved all the people he meets on his way back to her. The stories they have are great. I loved the book and I loved the movie.
4. Black Snake Moan (2006)
This movie touched me in many ways. It was painful to watch in a few areas and while some of the scenes were slightly sexually graphic I think they were necessary to get the point across as to how messed upshe really was.
5. Little Women (1994)
Again I love movies with historical stuff in them. Plus I read the book when I was little and loved it. I love this movie.
Monday, September 22, 2008
Post 2: Top 5 Best Romantic Comedies
1. Juno (2007)
When I first heard about this movie I was afraid it was going to be another Lifetime movie special. Boy was I wrong! This movie has the perfect balance of humour and drama. It's not overly dramatic and the comedic relief is always on cue. The most emotional part in the movie for me was when Juno and Bleeker are lying in the hospital bed and Juno is crying. It pretty much wrapped up the whole purpose of the movie. Excellent.
2. The Family Man (2000)
I love this movie. I'm not usually a big fan of Nicholas Cage's movie choices but this movie was great. The chemistry between Tea Leoni and Cage is incredible, it's like they were actually married. They have an adorable marraige and adorable kids. I was actually jealous of their life after watching that movie.
3. How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days (2003)
I love Kate Hudson. I think she's adorable, smart and funny. I think Hudson and Matthew McConaughey are adorable together on screen (I secretly wanted them to get together in real life). I also loved watching Hudson turn into a psycho. It was painfully hilarious. And while this movie is highly unrealistic (as are 99% of all chick-flicks) it is still fun to watch.
4. My Big Fat Greek Wedding (2002)
Who doesn't have a crazy family? Seriously! Now most of us probably don't have a family that is that extreme and crazy we still have those nagging parents who want us to get married and make babies and that crazy, delirious grandmother who secretly (or not so secretly) wants to kill you and the uninhibited aunt that tells embarassing stories at the worst times (the "lump = my twin" story is the best scene in the movie). Great movie.
5. Fools Gold (2008)
Hudson and McConaughey team up again for another great romantic comedy. I loved this movie so much because of the relationship they have. They hate each other so much and she's so mean to him but deep down inside she really loves him. Plus it has historical stuff in it too (I love history). The best of both worlds I think.
When I first heard about this movie I was afraid it was going to be another Lifetime movie special. Boy was I wrong! This movie has the perfect balance of humour and drama. It's not overly dramatic and the comedic relief is always on cue. The most emotional part in the movie for me was when Juno and Bleeker are lying in the hospital bed and Juno is crying. It pretty much wrapped up the whole purpose of the movie. Excellent.
2. The Family Man (2000)
I love this movie. I'm not usually a big fan of Nicholas Cage's movie choices but this movie was great. The chemistry between Tea Leoni and Cage is incredible, it's like they were actually married. They have an adorable marraige and adorable kids. I was actually jealous of their life after watching that movie.
3. How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days (2003)
I love Kate Hudson. I think she's adorable, smart and funny. I think Hudson and Matthew McConaughey are adorable together on screen (I secretly wanted them to get together in real life). I also loved watching Hudson turn into a psycho. It was painfully hilarious. And while this movie is highly unrealistic (as are 99% of all chick-flicks) it is still fun to watch.
4. My Big Fat Greek Wedding (2002)
Who doesn't have a crazy family? Seriously! Now most of us probably don't have a family that is that extreme and crazy we still have those nagging parents who want us to get married and make babies and that crazy, delirious grandmother who secretly (or not so secretly) wants to kill you and the uninhibited aunt that tells embarassing stories at the worst times (the "lump = my twin" story is the best scene in the movie). Great movie.
5. Fools Gold (2008)
Hudson and McConaughey team up again for another great romantic comedy. I loved this movie so much because of the relationship they have. They hate each other so much and she's so mean to him but deep down inside she really loves him. Plus it has historical stuff in it too (I love history). The best of both worlds I think.
Sunday, September 21, 2008
Post 1: Top 5 Best Comedy Movies
1. Dumb & Dumber (1994)
It's a classic. This is the movie that started comedy. The comedic timing is amazing. It has the perfect humour, mostly "toilet" humour (Harry's bathroom scene) which will always be funny and while it has a few subtle "inuendo's" it doesn't overdo it like most comedy films these days. The induendo's are funny, not awkward.
2. Nacho Libre (2006)
Seriously I could watch this movie over and over again. I laugh so hard. The sense of humour in this movie is perfect. The scene where Nacho and Sister Encarnacion are talking about their favourite things, OMG! Hilarious. Jack Black is probably one of the funniest actors out there.
3. Austin Powers Trilogy (1997, 1999, 2002)
Hilarious. A-thank you!
4. Airplane! (1980)
An awesome spoof movie. This is another classic comedy. I don't think I have a favourite scene in this movie, the whole thing is hilarious.
5. Borat (2006)
Words can't begin to explain the hilariousness of this movie. The awkward dinner scene, the hotel fight scene, talking about his sister. OMG. Amazing.
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