365 Movie Challenge - Week 51

Just one more full week to go. I will hold off on my final update until January 1, 2014.

Below are my movies of the week:

December 15

               The Core (Directed by Jon Amiel) The earth's core needs to needs to get back in rotation or else we all die. Yes that was the concept for this bad movie. There is not much to like about this movie, even the cast. This is one movie I will not be watching again, EVER!

               Vantage Point (Directed by Pete Travis) Pretty good movie that showed the same events from multiple points of view leading up to the big reveal of all events in order. The plot was helped along by a strong overall cast. It reminded me a bit of Memento which is one of my favorite movies.

December 16

               Clerks (Directed by Kevin Smith) This is where my love for Kevin Smith and his movies began. I don’t really have much else to say besides I am glad to watched this movie for the first time so many years ago.

December 17

               The Social Network (Directed by David Fincher) From top to bottom this is one of the best movies I have seen in a long time. The story, the characters, the writing and the music are all top notch. The soundtrack to this movie is one of my Top 5 albums of all-time.

December 18

               Half Baked (Directed by Tamra Davis) Meh I was bored watching this movie. I don't know if it is because I wasn't in the right frame of mind or if I just didn't enjoy it. It has been probably 5+ years since I last watched it.

December 20

               Jaws (Directed by Steven Spielberg) I remember being scared watching this as a child. I spent most of the time with my eyes closed. Now when I watch it I wonder what made me so scared. All these years later it is still a fun movie to watch. The conversation between Brody, Quint and Hooper on the boat about their pasts was very interesting and added some good depth to the characters.

               Dogma (Directed by Kevin Smith) The first time I saw this movie was shortly after it was released in theaters. It was an afternoon showing after I got out of class and there were only 15-20 people in the theater with me. Shortly after the introduction of Buddy Christ 4 people in the theater got up in a hurry and stormed out. I got a good laugh out of seeing them leave and by the end of the movie I thought that it was probably a good idea they left early because they would have been pissed with what they saw the rest of the movie.

               American Hustle (Directed by David O. Russell) One of the best movies I have seen this year. David O. Russell likes to make long movies but also knows how to make great movies. His last three movies have all been homeruns in my book. The cast in this movie might be one of the best that I have seen in a long time.

               Elf (Directed by Jon Favreau) A recent Christmas classic that I added to my yearly watching list. In recent years I have had trouble watching Will Ferrell because the humor is too awkward for me and I just don't enjoy watching it. This movie though is not like that. Yes it is stupid humor but it is still enjoyable stupid humor.

December 21

               The Legend of Bagger Vance (Directed by Robert Redford       ) I remember when I saw this was playing on TV a few months ago that I decided to record it. Well, I finally found it still on my DVR and gave it a watch after having not seen it for a few years. I am a fan of Matt Damon and Will Smith and this movie is a very good collaboration of the two actors. It is a sports, primarily golf, themed movie so you know I am in from the get go.

               Rare Exports: A Christmas Tale (Directed by Jalmari Helander) Watched this movie based on a suggestion from my friend Rooster and while it is a bit weird I still enjoyed it. The truth behind the "real" Santa Claus is revealed and actions need to be taken to stop him. There are a number of fun twists late in the movie which increased my enjoyment level.

Movies Watched: 552

Movies To Go for 2.0: 0

Bonus Movies Watched: 52

365 Movie Challenge - Week 50

Now that week fifty is over I am growing a bit sad that my year of movie watching is almost over. I am now in the process of trying to find a new media challenge for next year.

Below are my movies of the week:

December 8

               We Are Marshall (Directed by McG) This movie based on the aftermath of the horrible plane crash that killed most of the Marshall football team is very emotional on many levels. Seeing how the college town reacts and comes together to support the continuation of the football program is very heartwarming. My favorite part of the movie is while watching game tape of West Virginia Matthew McConaughey and Matthew Fox spot a tribute on the WVU football helmet in remembrance of their rival school.

December 9

               Law Abiding Citizen (Directed by F. Gary Gray) This is a very intense movie with lots of twists throughout. While most of it is hard to believe it is still a lot of fun to watch waiting to see what happens next. Jamie Foxx and Gerard Butler both turn in solid performances.

December 10

               Under Siege 2: Dark Territory (Directed by Geoff Murphy) This had been on my DVR since I watched the first Under Siege. I wasn't too excited about watching it but after being sick for a week and work being busy I decided to watch it while doing stuff around the house. Boring and stupid are the best words to describe this movie.

December 11

               Spawn (Directed by Mark A.Z. Dippé) I remember my dad taking me to see this when it first came out and I thought it was amazing. That was back when I was a bit of an idiot. This movie is 3 steps past bad and 1 door down from unwatchable. I like the comic and the HBO animated series but this is nothing like that and gives the franchise a bad name.

December 12

               Yes Man (Directed by Peyton Reed) Though this movie reminded me a bit Liar Liar but it is still enjoyable. Fun one liners and Zoey is absolutely lovely make this movie one I watch every year or so. I think this was the last Jim Carrey movie that I enjoyed from beginning to end.

               Toy Soldiers (Directed by Daniel Petrie Jr. ) Another childhood favorite featuring Sean Astin and Wil Wheaton. The concept of this movie is similar to other hostage oriented ones but I really liked this growing up because it was the kids that did all the cool work to save others and escape. The prank played on the headmaster early in the movie was also very creative and I wish I was creative enough to think of something like that.

December 13

               Scrooged (Directed by Richard Donner) My Christmas movie watching officially kicked off with this classic starring Bill Murray. I have watched this movie every year or so dating back to childhood and though it is a bit dated it is still enjoyable to watch every single time.

December 14

               Grumpy Old Men (Directed by Donald Petrie) No matter how many times I watch this movie it always makes me laugh. Yes at times it is a bit sexist but overall it is very funny. Jack and Walter play off one another so well. This was my main introduction to both great actors.

               TRON (Directed by Steven Lisberger) While watching this movie I compared it to the original Atari. It is very bland with the special effects and storyline. I can see why Disney wanted to prevent this from being sold prior to Legacy being released a few years ago.

               TRON: Legacy (Directed by Joseph Kosinski) If TRON is like the original Atari then TRON: Legacy is easily a PS3. It is amazing how far special effects and writing has come in 28 years for this sequel in the series. I would gladly watch at least one more sequel if it resembled this one visually.

Movies Watched: 541

Movies To Go for 2.0: 0

Bonus Movies Watched: 41

365 Movie Challenge - Week 49

I spent most of week forty-nine sick so most of my movie watching was done in bed or while on the couch under a bunch of blankets. Just a few more weeks to go in 2013

Below are my movies of the week:

December 2

               Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance (Directed by Mark Neveldine & Brian Taylor) The plot to this movie reminded me of Drive Angry a bit but without Amber Heard and the R rating. I did enjoy this movie because of the action and special effects. Idris Elba was also in it and I have become a big fan of him over the past year.

December 3

               Riddick (Directed by David Twohy) This movie was very slow to get going. I had hoped for more after waiting nine years since Chronicles of Riddick but I am glad we got something in the end. I really enjoy the character of Riddick but this movie was just not very memorable in the end.

December 4

               Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (Directed by Michael Bay) I really like the Transformer movie series. The kid still in me gets excited hearing the sound effects of a Transformer and seeing them transform on the screen. Having said that, this movie is not very good. the story felt thrown together and the jokes mixed in were not funny. Even watching this movie with a fever did not make it very enjoyable.

               The Day of the Doctor (Directed by Nick Hurran) I am not a huge Dr. Who fan but I have enjoyed watching it off and on the last year or two. This special TV movie brought together multiple Doctors trying to save lives across multiple timelines. I might have to watch some more Dr. Who.

               Remember the Titans (Directed by Boaz Yakin) Yep this was another sports movie based in truth. Though I have watched it a half dozen times over the years I still get excited when the team comes together at multiple times during the movie.

December 5

               Transformers: Dark of the Moon (Directed by Michael Bay) After the dud that was Revenge of the Fallen I was worried that this might be more of the same, but I was wrong. This movie was more like the first in the series with a fun storyline and good action scenes. The one thing I could have done without was Sam's new girlfriend. Her character was a bit annoying and at the end of the movie after Chicago has almost been destroyed and everyone is covered in dirt and rubble, she is still looking perfect in her high heels and white dress.

               The Benchwarmers (Directed by Dennis Dugan) Even being sick with a fever couldn't make this movie enjoyable. I remember liking it when it first came out but now I found it boring. I think it might have actually made my fever worse.

December 6

               Escape from New York (Directed by John Carpenter) I don't remember the last time I saw this movie but I was bored during this viewing. I enjoyed it more than its sequel that I watched earlier this year but I still didn't enjoy it very much.

December 7

               Space Cowboys (Directed by Clint Eastwood) Saw this was playing on AMC a few weeks ago so I decided to record it. Fun movie about 4 retired military men that get a chance to go in to space to fix a failing satellite. I could care less about the stuff that happened in space during the movie. The best parts were them trying to pass tests to qualify and the banter back and forth between the old guys and the youngsters.

               Percy Jackson: Sea of Monsters (Directed by Thor Freudenthal) I really like this book series. I got through all the books in just a few weeks a couple years ago. Though the movies don't exactly follow the books I still enjoy watching them. If you haven't read the books they are easy to get in to and enjoy.

Movies Watched: 531

Movies To Go for 2.0: 0

Bonus Movies Watched: 31

365 Movie Challenge - Week 48

Week forty-eight was the busiest movie watching week of the year. Of course that is due to having a four day weekend and also not caring to go out shopping on Black Friday. Oh yeah, and the seven movies as part of the first annual Thanksgiving Day Tom Hanks Movie Marathon.

Below are my movies of the week:

November 24

               The Breakfast Club (John Hughes) Yet another John Hughes classic. It is funny how 25+ years later the characters in this movie can still be found in students today. I will have to say that I wish I had as much fun in detention as they did.

November 26

               Con Air (Simon West) I have wanted to watch this movie for the last couple months but was unable to find my old DVD copy, thankfully it was showing on Encore during a free preview weekend. This is a very cheesy movie, like Nic Cage's accent. The reason I like it though is for all the stars in it. A friend said it was the 'Expendables of Prison Escapes' and I'd have to agree.

               The Hunger Games (Gary Ross) I really liked the book series and I remember being excited to see this when it first came out, only to be disappointed. I know it is difficult to do a direct adaptation but they changed a lot of stuff that in my opinion is vital to the entire series of movies.

November 27

               The Hunger Games: Catching Fire (Francis Lawrence) This was so much better than the first Hunger Games movie. They stuck to the book more & didn't do anything to change the continuity of the series. Visually it was great to look at too.

               Robocop (Paul Verhoeven) Thank you Encore for your Free Preview week so I could watch this movie again for the first time in 15 years. The special effects are not special at all but it is an enjoyable movie

November 28

               Cast Away (Robert Zemeckis) This was the first movie as part of my Tom Hanks Thanksgiving Day Marathon. I am almost certain I would not last 4 months, let alone 4 years, on an island all by myself. Hell, I am not sure I would survive the plane crash the led to me being stranded on the island. There were two things that really bugged me about this movie. First, who in their right mind plans a welcome home party for someone stranded on an island and goes with a seafood theme? Second, what kind of accent was Helen Hunt going for, because it was awful.

               The Burbs (Joe Dante) The second movie in my Tom Hanks marathon is a fun look and living in the suburbs and the crazy neighbors will have come across at least once. The movie did have predictable twists sprinkled throughout but it was still enjoyable to watch.

               The Green Mile (Frank Darabont) I had forgotten how long this movie was. Coming in at just over 3 hours I have to admit it didn't feel that long. The movie flows pretty well throughout and there were any noticeable lulls that I was bored during. Michael Clarke Duncan was just amazing as John Coffey. It is still hard to believe that he is no longer with us.

               Bachelor Party (Neal Israel) When I watched Clerks II last week they referenced this movie so when I decided to do my marathon I had to include it. I didn't recognize any of Tom Hanks' buddies in the movie. Maybe they were popular back in the early 80's but they haven't had long careers like Mr. Hanks.

               Catch Me If You Can (Steven Spielberg) This is one of my all-time favorite Tom Hanks movies. From beginning to end it is fun. There are a number of cameos throughout the movie that add to the fun. Tom Hanks and Leonardo DiCaprio play well off one another and I would not be against seeing another movie with them together in the future.

               Toy Story 3 (Lee Unkrich) It might have taken 11 years to get Toy Story 3 released but it didn't lose any of its heart over the years. This is right up there with the first Toy Story for me. The story, characters and animation are all on point. I do hope that they decide not to go forward with a Toy Story 4 because this was a great way to close out the series.

               Forrest Gump (Robert Zemeckis) This was movie seven in my Tom Hanks Marathon and when I started it at 8:15 at night I wasn't sure I was going to be able to finish it before falling asleep. I stayed awake though and got though another very good Tom Hanks film. I had forgotten all the historical topics covered in the movie beginning with Elvis.

November 29

               Rush Hour (Brett Ratner) Boy Chris Tucker really fell off the map. After his run of Rush Hour movies he pretty much disappeared until I saw him in Silver Linings Playbook last year. I like the comedy and action in this film. Chris & Jackie play well off one another, hence the two sequels that followed this movie.

               Free Willy (Simon Wincer) Childhood favorite that after re-watching talks about a lot of the same stuff that the documentary Blackfish talked about earlier this year. I mainly wanted to watch it because I hadn't seen it in probably 15 years and the leap by Willy at the end still leaves me in awe.   

               Blade (Stephen Norrington) Another awesome movie from the Encore free preview. I've never read the comics but Wesley Snipes is great as Blade and the story while not totally original was very good mixed with great action. I need to find my copy of Blade 2 to watch, but I will be skipping Blade Trinity as it is a horrible addition to the series.

November 30

               Dragon: The Bruce Lee Story (Rob Cohen) I remember the day I saw this movie with my dad and my brother. My dad took us to the $1 movie theater in Thornton and we were the only ones to see it. My brother and I were excited to see this movie because we were really in to martial arts films. To this day I think this is a very good movie that looks back on the life of a great man.

               RoboCop 2 (Irvin Kershner) While not as good as the first one the cheesiness of this sequel makes it enjoyable. The stop motion animation used shows how far special effects have come in the last 20+ years.

               Gleaming the Cube (Graeme Clifford) This was another favorite of mine from childhood. I never could go more than five feet on a skateboard but it was still fun to watch people skate. I really like the fact that a young Tony Hawk is in the movie and I laugh every time I see a Tony Hawk sticker get placed inside the airplane early in the movie.

54 Different Movies Watched in November. 521 Movies in 334 Days    

Movies Watched: 521

Movies To Go for 2.0: 0

Bonus Movies Watched: 21

365 Movie Challenge - Week 47

Week forty-seven included movie number 500 for the year. When I first started this challenge I was unsure if I would even hit my original goal of 365.

Below are my movies of the week:

November 17

               Nitro Circus: The Movie (Directed by Gregg Godfrey & Jeremy Rawle) This was a fun movie to watch. It reminded me of X-Games meets Jackass. The stunts pulled in this movie are crazy and the crew is pretty enjoyable to listen to as well. Some of them were funnier than others but it was still a lot of fun to watch. The interview clips from X Games athletes and Hollywood stars were a nice addition to the movie.

               Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery (Directed by Jay Roach) When my brother and I were growing up this was one of his favorite movies. He watched it so many times I am pretty sure he could recite the movie verbatim without any trouble. It has been at least 7 years since I last watched it and I still found myself laughing throughout. Some of the jokes feel dated and aren't as funny but overall it is still an enjoyable movie.

  

November 18

               What Women Want (Directed by Nancy Meyers) I remember liking this movie when it first came out but now I just find it boring and very cliché. Even the one-liners I previously laughed at didn't do anything for me.

 November 20

               The Beaver (Directed by Jodie Foster) Just last week I referenced this movie in a joke to a friend and they told me that they really liked this movie. Having never watched it I decided to give it a shot and I now realize I was completely wrong in my previous comments about this movie. This is a very good movie that shows the effects that mental illness have on people and also how it is handled differently by people. The casting was very strong and I especially enjoyed Anton Yelchin's performance. He and fellow co-star Jennifer Lawrence are two of my favorite young actors in Hollywood.

November 21

               Clerks II (Directed by Kevin Smith) I love this movie. Like other Kevin Smith creations it has little moments that make you laugh but at the same time make you yell at yourself for laughing at something so inappropriate. My introduction to Kevin Smith was Clerks and it was nice to see the old characters back on screen.

               Bernie and Ernie (Directed by Jason Hehir) This was an interesting ESPN 30 for 30 special about former Tennessee Volunteer teammates and later NBA stars Bernard King & Ernie Grunfeld. I knew nothing about these two guys before watching this documentary but it was very interesting to see how two people from the completely opposite side of the tracks became great teammates on the court and lifelong friends off the court.

November 22

               The Green Lantern (Directed by Martin Campbell) I picked this as movie 500 for the year because it reminds me of my grandmother. She passed away two and a half years ago and on that day I was at a loss of what to do. My mom told me to go see a movie because she said my grandma knew seeing movies made me happy and she would want me happy. So that day I decided to see The Green Lantern that just opened that day. The movie is not very good but that doesn't matter because it will always remind me of her and that puts a smile on my face.

November 23

               Back to the Future Part III (Directed by Robert Zemeckis) Growing up I really enjoyed Back to the Future Part I & II. Also, while growing up I tried to forget about Back to the Future III. This movie felt like it was put together following a night of drinking while watching a really cheesy western on TV.

               The Terminal (Directed by Steven Spielberg) I forgot this was a Steven Spielberg movie, for some reason I always thought it was from Robert Zemeckis. It isn't the best Spielberg has delivered but I still really enjoy this movie. I think that is because Tom Hanks is a great actor and even he can make a guy trapped in an airport for months exciting.

               Batman Returns (Directed by Tim Burton) I had forgotten how dark and weird this movie was, it is Tim Burton at his best. If you took out Batman as the hero of this movie it would still be very enjoyable because all the other characters have their own personalities that could help carry the movie.

Movies Watched: 503

Movies To Go for 2.0: 0

Bonus Movies Watched: 3

365 Movie Challenge - Week 46

Week forty-six included more than a couple bad movies but I made sure to include some extra good ones to balance it out. Challenge Goal 2.0 looks to be finishing up this week.

Below are my movies of the week:

November 10

               Outbreak (Directed by Wolfgang Petersen) Not sure why I decided to watch this movie but I woke up and as soon as I saw it in my DVR I knew it was the one to watch. This movie is filled with a great cast of characters. What makes it different from other movies filled with big name actors is, it doesn't suck. It has a good plot along the lines of Contagion in which it is very plausible and thus very scary to think it could happen.

               Straight Outta L.A. (Directed by Ice Cube) Growing up in Denver I've always been a Denver Broncos fan. In turn I have also despised the L.A/Oakland Raiders and Al Davis. This ESPN 30 for 30 was interesting because while I can't stand the Raiders I was very interested to learn about their influence on west coast rap in the late 80's. I also didn't know where the term 'Gangster Rap' came from until seeing this.

November 12

               2 Guns (Directed by Baltasar Kormákur) I enjoyed this Mark Wahlberg and Denzel Washington team-up movie. It had a fun plot with some good action. It was also very cool to see Edward James Olmos again. It had been a few years since I saw him in a movie.

               Last Vegas (Directed by Jon Turteltaub) Saw this with my parents and while it wasn't amazing or a new classic it was still enjoyable. I was really excited to see Kevin Kline and Morgan Freeman on screen. I wish I could find out how much it cost to coat Michael Douglas in makeup because it sure looked like a lot.

November 13

               Speed Racer (Directed by Andy Wachowski & Lana Wachowski) Why did it take me so long to watch this movie? From the opening scenes this movie had me sucked in and I was a bit bummed when it was finally over. The story was interesting but the visuals are what really had me hooked. The Wachowski's proved yet again that they know what they are doing when it comes to movies.

November 14

               Elysium (Directed by Neill Blomkamp) This was not the follow-up to District 9 I was hoping for from Blomkamp. District 9 was a cool movie with a good message. This movie on the other hand was not. Matt Damon was solid in it but the story as well as most his co-stars were lacking. I'm not really sure what has happened to Jodie Foster but I didn't feel any emotion towards her character except boredom.

               Taken 2 (Directed by Olivier Megaton) I knew this movie was going to be bad but it was on my DVR and I have a hard time deleting stuff that I haven't watched. The only thing I can say about this movie is I would never want to travel with Liam Neeson's character. He just invited danger it seems and unbelievable action too.

November 15

               Lockout (2012) (Directed by James Mather & Stephen St. Leger) Not sure how I ended up watching two movies in a row where Maggie Grace was in danger but I did. This movie was almost as hard to watch as Taken 2 was. I think I have an idea what the producers and directors were going for but it didn't happen in the end. This movie has the worst and most unbelievable re-entry from space scene I have ever seen. If that wasn't bad enough the last 5 minutes of the movie wraps up the sub-plot of the movie with maybe 5 lines of dialogue and lots of cut scenes.

               Big (Directed by Penny Marshall) This is another favorite from my childhood that I always enjoy watching. I don't know anyone that doesn't enjoy this Tom Hanks film. Whether it is the giant piano scene or jumping on a trampoline in your living room this movie shows the fun things kids want to do but their parents don't usually allow them to do.

November 16

               The World's End (Directed by Edgar Wright) I was really looking forward to this movie because of how much I enjoyed the first two movies in the trilogy, Shaun of the Dead and Hot Fuzz. Sadly I was disappointed with how this movie turned out. It was a cool concept but it never seemed to fully come together and the ending made no sense at all.

               Cliffhanger (Directed by Renny Harlin) I felt like watching a cheesy action movie while cleaning house and I picked this one. The sad part is I didn't get a lot of cleaning done because I kept stopping to watch Sly climb cliffs while kicking ass and taking names.

               Jedi Junkies (Directed by Mark Edlitz) The one thing that I remember most about this documentary about Star Wars fans was Olivia Munn offering a guy the chance to feel her boobs since she thinks he's never come close to doing so. This wasn't the best documentary I have ever seen but it also wasn't the worst. I had no clue how many different fan films for Star Wars were out there.

Movies Watched: 493

Movies To Go for 2.0: 7

365 Movie Challenge - Week 45

Week forty-five felt a lot like earlier this year when I could get through a bunch of movies. I am thinking I will be able to hit Challenge Goal 2.0 on or before Thanksgiving.

Below are my movies of the week:

November 3

               The Internship (Directed by Shawn Levy) I barely made it through the first half of this movie. The second half did provide me with some laughs but overall this movie was not good. Coming from a Google fanboy they didn't have to do this. Vaughn and Wilson should have stuck with Wedding Crashers as their team-up movie. Their humor feels dated in this movie.

               Four Days in October (Directed by Gary Waksman) With the Red Sox winning their third World Series in 9 years I figured it was time to watch this ESPN 30 for 30 about the 2004 ALCS when the Red Sox came back from down 3 games to none to beat the Yankees in 7 games. As long as you aren't a diehard Yankees fan this documentary is a lot of fun to watch. It is so easy to feel the excitement during Games 4 through 7.

               Resident Evil: Retribution (Directed by Paul W.S. Anderson) What makes each Resident Evil movie stand out from one another? I am pretty sure it is the subtitle because storyline wise I can't tell a difference at all.

November 4

               The Kings of Summer (Directed by Jordan Vogt-Roberts) The only press I saw for this movie was as pre-show entertainment at AMC Theaters. That was enough to get me to watch this movie and I am glad I did. It was a fun little movie about friends that are tired of their home life and want to venture out on their own. It is simple movies like this without lots of special effects that make me really enjoy my movie challenge this year.

November 6

               Under Siege (Directed by Andrew Davis) I remember that this was the first Steven Seagal movie I ever saw. All these years later there is nothing especially memorable about his movies but some are fun to sit back and watch, this is one of those. Ridiculous plot and characters make for an okay movie to have on in the background.

November 7

               Anaconda (Directed by Luis Llosa) Jon Voight is the man in this movie. I would gladly sit through two hours of just him and how he got to where he did in Anaconda. Other than that, this movie isn't very good.

November 8

               Jackass 2 (Directed by Jeff Tremaine) I realized earlier this week that this was the only Jackass film I had not yet watched this year. Like the other Jackass movies there are some stunts that are a bit uncomfortable to watch but then there are others that you want to watch over and over again. The last bit where the pranker was actually pranked might be one of the best in Jackass history.

               Exit Wounds (Directed by Andrzej Bartkowiak) Steven Seagal meets Tom Arnold and DMX in this bad and cheesy action movie. Predictable from the get go but I do remember buying this soundtrack and enjoying it when it first came out.

November 9

               Thor: The Dark World (Directed by Alan Taylor) Marvel delivers another solid comic book movie. A lot more action compared to the first Thor movie but also more character development. Like Iron Man 3 it does a good job of explaining what hapopened after New York in Avengers. I know Thor will be in the next Avengers movie but I hope there is a third solo movie because the ending of this movie allows for a number of possibilities.

               Eight Legged Freaks (Directed by Ellory Elkayem) What did I just watch? I recorded this as part of AMC's Fear Fest and there was nothing to fear at all. Very very cheesy plot and acting to match make this one movie I regret watching. The only highlights of the movie were seeing Scarlett Johansson and Kari Wuhrer on-screen.

               Total Recall (2012) (Directed by Len Wiseman) Though I like the original better, I still enjoyed this remake. I like Colin Farrell as well as his two love interests in the movie. I liked that they decided to remake this movie using the content from the book and not a straight remake from the Arnold classic.

Movies Watched: 481

Movies To Go for 2.0: 19