Listed below is my current list of movies watched to date. I decided to transition my list here from Facebook because Facebook seems to have a limit on max characters allowed in a Note.
Movies Watched To Date
January 1
National Treasure (Directed by Jon Turteltaub) Nic Cage might not be a great actor but the history buff in me enjoys watching this movie.
January 4
Looper (Directed by Rian Johnson) One of the most creative movies I have seen in a long time. Cid (Pierce Gagnon) was amazing for such a young actor.
ParaNorman (Directed by Chris Butler & Sam Fell) Animation was good but I was not looking for a movie with the type of message it presented.
January 5
Zero Dark Thirty (Directed by Kathryn Bigelow) One of the movies I have been looking forward to most in recent years and it didn’t disappoint at all.
Ocean's Eleven (Directed by Steven Soderbergh) I have seen this movie so many times I have lost count, but I still enjoy it as much as I did the first time. This is the movie cast I always wish I could hang out with.
January 10
Green Lantern: Emerald Knights (Directed by Chris Berkeley, Lauren Montgomery & Jay Oliva) Watched this movie because of Nathan Fillion but turns out he is barely in it. More of an Origin story for other Lanterns
Ocean's Thirteen (Directed by Steven Soderbergh) Nice closure to the Ocean's trilogy. Made up for the weak attempt at a sequel with Ocean's Twelve. Yes it was a bit repetitive compared to the first in the series, but it was still a fun ride.
January 11
Tomorrow, When the War Began (Directed by Stuart Beattie) Easiest way to describe this movie and its quality is, Red Dawn Down Under! Kangaroos!!!
Little Giants (Directed by Duwayne Dunham) One of the best movies from my childhood still a blast to watch even when I am 30.
January 12
Batman: The Dark Knight Returns Part 1 (Directed by Jay Oliva) Great adaptaion of Frank Miller's story. I’m looking forward to watching Part 2
The Virginity Hit (Directed by Huck Botko & Andrew Gurland) Watched after hearing about on the Get Up On This Podcast. New take on an old story but still had some fun moments.
National Treasure 2: Book of Secrets (Directed by Jon Turteltaub) Not nearly as fun as the first one. The history buff in me still enjoyed it though.
January 13
The Big Year (Directed by David Frankel) In my opinion, an underrated movie featuring 2 really good/funny actors and Owen Wilson. It is more than just a movie about bird watching.
Seven Psychopaths (Directed by Martin McDonagh) Twisted, Dark and Funny! Great cast and a perfect for my dark sense of humor.
Justice League: Crisis on Two Earths (Directed by Sam Liu & Lauren Montgomery) Enjoyable comic movie with a good plot. Much better then Green Lantern: Emerald Knights
January 14
Shaun of the Dead (Directed by Edgar Wright) Simon Pegg & Nick Frost at their best in a Zom-Com. This is still one of funniest Zombie I have ever seen. This was my introduction to Simon Pegg and I am still hooked on him to this day. There will be many more Edgar Wright movies on this list.
January 16
Dante's Peak (Directed by Roger Donaldson) James Bond and Sarah Connor take on Mother Nature in the better of the 1997 Volcano disaster movies. The special effects are a bit cheesy but they aren’t as unbelievable as Disaster movie director Roland Emmerich.
January 17
Fever Pitch (Directed by Bobby Farrelly & Peter Farrelly) I am a sucker for baseball movies, especially ones with a fun cast. The "true" backstory behind the Red Sox 2004 season the saw them come from behind to beat the Yankees all because of love. I also enjoy seeing the Ney York Yankees lose.
January 18
School of Rock (Directed by Richard Linklater) 10 years later and this Jack Black comedy is still one of his best movies. The students and soundtrack are as important to this movie as Jack is. The classroom had all the types of kids I remember from school, especially the band manager kind. The music in this movie has a very Rock nostalgia feeling.
January 19
The Hollywood Complex (Directed by Dylan Nelson & Dan Sturman) Another Get Up On This Podcast recommendation that makes me grateful I never got the acting bug. Documentary focuses on numerous families living in the Oakwood Apartments during Pilot season in Hollywood. This movie covers a bunch of different family dynamics and different parental types from the Momager type to the genuine supportive type. This film did a great job showing how parents can go way too far at times (Making a child sleep under a snack table because there are no beds) and how 1 hit childhood star (Tami Erin from Pippi Longstocking) still believes she is an A list actor 25 years later. Did you know Corey Feldman won a lifetime achievement award?
No Holds Barred (Directed by Thomas J. Wright) It is Rocky for Wrestling fans, but much worse. It is on par with Rocky 5. I first saw this movine in 1989 because I was and still am a big wrestling fan. The plot is very weak and the dialog is Razzie worthy. But I still get a kick out of seeing Hulk Hogan, Zeus, Jesse 'The Body' Ventura and 'Mean' Gene.Okerlund. This movie is perfect for the kid that is still in me.
Sex and the City (Directed by Michael Patrick King) How was this TV show on for 6 years? Why did they have to make a 2 and a half hour movie 4 years later? Why did they make a sequel? This will be the first and only time I EVER watch this movie. Part of me cheered when Noth bailed on the wedding. I know this TV Show/Movie is not geared towards me at all but seriously, this was popular? Thanks to my friend Amanda for requesting this 2+ hour torture session.
Caddyshack (Directed by Harold Ramis) CLASSIC!!! How can you go wrong with Rodney Dangerfield, Chevy Chase and Bill Murray. This was the first time I saw the movie all the way through without commercials in 15 years and it made me realize I really hate commercials.
January 20
Blackballed: The Bobby Dukes Story (Directed by Brant Sersen) Very funny cast but not a funny movie. Documentary style movie about a former Paintball star coming back to redeem himself. This was a Netflix suggestion and on the surface it looked entertaining with the cast. But in the end it wasn't funny and it will make me question future Netflix suggestions.
The Cabin in the Woods (Directed by Drew Goddard) I do not like horror movies at all. I am too much of a lightweight to sit through them without jumping out of my seat more then a couple times. With that being said I loved this movie. I don't want to ruin it for anyone but if you haven't seen it yet you need to check it out now.
January 20
Tremors (Directed by Ron Underwood) What do you get when you mix Kevin Bacon and Giant Underground Snake monsters? You get Tremors which while very campy was enough to scare me big time as a child.
January 22
The Mighty Ducks (Directed by Stephen Herek) The movie that birthed a Stanley Cup champion hockey team and Joshua Jackson's career. It is cheesy but still a lot of fun to watch.
January 23
Superman (Directed by Richard Donner) Comic Book movies are all the rage these days but this was one of the originals. I don't remember the last time I saw this movie but it was the perfect movie to watch while home sick.
Police Academy (Directed by Hugh Wilson) Mahoney and his new friends join the Police Academy and hijinks ensure. One of my favorite series' from my childhood still holds up to this day.
Dredd (Directed by Pete Travis) If you sat through the Stallone version of this in the 90's watch this to get rid of the horrible taste it surely left in your mouth. Even if you haven't seen that version you still should watch this over the top ultra-violent action movie that features Karl Urban as the no nonsense Judge Dredd.
January 24
Batman: The Dark Knight Returns Part 2 (Directed by Jay Oliva) Not as good as Part 1 but still very enjoyable. The battle scenes more than made up for Peter Weller's underwhelming voice acting.
Here Comes the Boom (Directed by Frank Coraci) Paul Blart does Mixed Martial Arts. Completely ridiculous but what do you expect from a Happy Madison production?
Frankenweenie (Directed by Tim Burton) I have not been much of a Tim Burton fan the last few years because his work had become very repetitive and uninteresting. That is however not the case with Frankenweenie. This was more than a new twist on Frankenstein, it showed the bond between a child and their pet. If you had the power would you stop at anything to bring your best friend back? Along with the story I really enjoyed the animation that Burton presented. He isn't out of my doghouse completely yet, but I haven't locked him in it either.
January 25
Skyfall (Directed by Sam Mendes) After Quantum of Solace I had all but given up on the James Bond series. But Sam Mendes brought Bond back from the dead literally in a visually stunning movie that didn't feature an invincible James Bond. Javier Bardem might be my favorite Bond villain of all time now.
January 26
Goon (Directed by Michael Dowse) I will admit that I am a Seann William Scott fan and have been since his first time around as Stifler. Sport themed movies whether they be comedies or based on true stories always peak my interest. The movie is about a guy who is paid to fight while playing Hockey, but it was also about the person under the pads and what he has to deal with outside the rink. Well worth a watch especially if you enjoy sport related movies.
Killer Joe (Directed by William Friedkin) I will NEVER EVER look at Fried Chicken the same way again. I watched this based off the recommendation from my friend John. Matthew McConaughey was calm and cool one minute and then sick, twisted and sadistic the next. As I said before, I will NEVER EVER look at Fried Chicken the same way again.
Wild Hogs (Directed by Walt Becker) Middle Age Buddy Comedy. I grew up watching Tim Allen in Home Improvement and Martin Lawrence in Martin and the Bad Boys movies so I was already interested, Bill Macy was a great dork in the group. The movie is fun to watch as long as you don't take it very seriously.
January 27
Tropic Thunder (Directed by Ben Stiller) Ensemble comedy directed by Ben Stiller. Completely over the top in its ridiculousness but still a total joy time and time again. Robert Downey Jr. and Tom Cruise prove they know how to bring the funny.
Volcano (Directed by Mick Jackson) I think Roland Emmerich would give 2 thumbs up to the destruction caused by the Volcano in this movie. The second of the Volcano themed disaster movies of 1997 was less about character development and more about total destruction.
January 28
Brave (Directed by Mark Andrews & Steve Purcell & Brenda Chapman) Not the best Pixar movie ever made but still more enjoyable and heartfelt then Cars 2. Story wasn't super original but I still enjoyed the twists they threw in. It also doesn't hurt that I am a sucker for a redhead.
D2: The Mighty Ducks (Directed by Sam Weisman) Pee Wee Hockey team goes to the Junior Goodwill Games and takes on the thugs from Russia, I mean Iceland. Not as good as the original but still a bright spot from my childhood.
January 30
In Time (Directed by Andrew Niccol) No One Should Be Immortal! No matter what people say I think Timberlake is a good actor. Interesting plot where once you hit age 25 you clock officially begins to count down. To live longer than a year you must work for it, that is unless someone gives you a century to live.
January 31
Ready to Rumble (Directed by Brian Robbins) Oliver Platt does not look like a professional wrestler at all. But in this comedy from 2000 featuring WCW wrestlers and a feisty Martin Landu he became a World Champion. Growing up I was like the main characters in the movie, yet I knew it was fake. It is a fun cheesy movie for longtime wrestling fans. As a side note this movie was released when WCW was in rapid decline popularity wise. The decline was happening so fast they actually had David Arquette win the World Title at one point in a match.
Hotel Transylvania (Directed by Genndy Tartakovsky) Typical Adam Sandler comedy but this time everyone was animated. I enjoyed the goofiness that you get with most of Sandler's movies. I can see this becoming a series of movies just because there were so many characters and animation allows them to do more.
44 Different Movies Watched in January
February 1
The Perks of Being a Wallflower (Directed by Stephen Chbosky) I only know a few people that have seen this movie but they all said I really needed to see it. They were RIGHT! This movie wasn’t a typical High School outcast movie. This movie was full of emotion and made you feel the isolation and loneliness that we all felt at one time or another in High School. I cannot recommend this movie enough.
February 2
Deep Impact (Directed by Mimi Leder) What is with Hollywood turning out similar Disaster films in the same year? First in 1997 it was Volcano and Dante's Peak. Then in 1998 it was Deep Impact and Armageddon. This movie was more about the buildup to the Asteroid coming and people dealing with the impending doom.
Groundhog Day (Directed by Harold Ramis) What if you had to live the same day over and over and over again? If I was in Bill Murray's shows I probably would have done the same things he did. Commit robbery, kidnapping, ice carving and destructive driving. I'm not so sure I would want to learn the piano. This is one of my dad’s favorite movies so when I watch it, it is usually with him.
Superman vs. The Elite (Directed by Michael Chang) This animated feature was adapted from an issue of Action Comics. At first I wasn't too in to the movie but as it went on it became more enjoyable and turned in to one of the better Animated Comics I've seen.
Tremors 2: Aftershocks (Directed by S. S. Wilson & Andy Wilson) The Graboids adapt to become heat seekers in this sequel. Cheesy special effects and bad storyline prove that they should have stopped after the first Tremors. Sadly though, they went on to make 2-3 more sequels after this one.
February 3
The Girl (Directed by Julian Jarrold) Alfred Hitchcock was a sick and twisted bastard. This film focuses on the rocky relationship between Hitchcock and Tippi Hedren who after declining his romantic advances was just about tortured while filming The Birds and again while filming Marnie. I had always heard that Hitchcock was a bit out there but this was a bit shocking and at times sadistic to say the least.
A Late Quartet (Directed by Yaron Zilberman) A longstanding 4 person string quartet struggle with love, life and betrayal. This movie was recommended to me by a friend. The movie has s very strong cast including Christopher Walken and Phillip Seymore Hoffman. It was good but also at the same time parts felt forced.
February 4
Face/Off (Directed by John Woo) John Woo at his best! Except for one line at the end of the movie, "Dad, I'm sorry I shot you," I love this movie.
Ultimate Avengers: The Movie (Directed by Justin Gross & Grey DeLisle) This animated feature shows that Marvel still has a ways to go in order to catch up to DC when it comes adapting comic storylines for animated movies. The original story that the movie is based off of is great but this movie fell short in my opinion.
Monsters, Inc. (Directed by Pete Docter & Lee Unkrich & David Silverman) Classic Pixar! Fantastic animation to go along with a very creative story. Billy Crystal and John Goodman make a great team in this comedy that plays well for both children and adults. I am looking forward to the prequel to this movie later this year.
February 5
Kindergarten Cop (Directed by Ivan Reitman) It's Not A TUMOR!!! This is still one of the movies I quote most with friends. Tough cop goes undercover as a teacher and hilarity ensues, especially because the teacher is Arnold Schwarzenegger.
February 6
Superman: Doomsday (Directed by Brandon Vietti & Lauren Montgomery & Bruce Timm) Superman vs. Doomsday, Superman Dies but returns without his moral compass. Who will stop him? Another very well done DC Animated movie.
February 7
Over the Hedge (Directed by Karey Kirkpatrick & Tim Johnson) Bruce Willis, Garry Shandling, Steve Carell, William Shatner, Wanda Sykes, Nick Nolte and Eugene Levy star in this animated comedy about wildlife and the suburbs meeting. This is still one of my favorite movies to come from DreamWorks animation.
South Park: Bigger, Longer & Uncut (Directed by Trey Parker) I still remember when the very first episodes of South Park originally aired in 1997. I was a sophomore in High School and we were able to convince my English teacher to let us watch the episodes in class. We made sure to rub that in the faces of the sophomores the following year when we were juniors. This movie is just like the show, outrageous gross fun. It’s also great that it was nominated for an Oscar.
February 8
Beasts of the Southern Wild (Directed by Benh Zeitlin) I knew nothing about watching this movie before I started it. After watching it I am in awe of the story and especially the lead actress Quvenzhané Wallis. It isn't often that a nine year old girl can take control of a movie with such more and emotion. Set in "The Bathtub" a small community the lives on an island separated from the rest of the world by a levee. The story si told mainly from the perspective of Hushpuppy (Wallis) as she deals with a storm flooding the island and her home and a father who has a temper but is dying. It is a very emotional movie but one well worth watching.
February 9
Out Cold (Directed by Brendan Malloy & Emmett Malloy) Do you ever feel like watching a movie that is stupid in plot and premise but is still fun to watch? That is what Out Cold is for me, nothing more and nothing less.
Dr. No (Directed by Terence Young) The Bond movie that began them all. I don't remember the last time I watched this movie but James Bond is still James Bond and I am a fan. Some of the fighting scenes were completely ridiculous but that is to be expected at times in this franchise.
Demolition Man (Directed by Marco Brambilla) I remember when this movie came out almost 20 years ago. I was 11 and my best friend and I wanted to see it so bad. We had the Taco Bell posters and cups that were used in the marketing campaign. Sadly we had to wait until the following spring to see it on video because our parents wouldn't let two 11 year olds see an R rated movie, smart parents. This is a classic action movie pitting Stallone vs. Snipes with Sandra Bullock & Denis Leary thrown in. Part of me hopes that this movie doesn't represent the future because I can never imagine Pizza Hut being classified as the ultimate form of Fine Dining.
February 10
Grown Ups (Directed by Dennis Dugan) I know Adam Sandler is hit and miss with people but I am still a fan for the most part. I really like that he always puts his friends in his movies and this is the ultimate Buddy comedy for him. Childhood friends reunite following the death of their youth basketball coach. All the friends are in different places of their lives but one thing is still constant, they know how to rip on each other and still have a great time.
Kevin Hart: I'm a Grown Little Man (Directed by Shannon Hartman) Stand-Up special featuring one of the most popular mainstream comedians. My dad is a fan of his so we decided to watch this special and it was very funny. Wide range of topics and the audience was included in some of his bits. There is one more Kevin Hart special in my Netflix Queue which I will be watching soon.
Argo (Directed by Ben Affleck) Ben Affleck has become a top tier director in my opinion. HIs take on a true life escape story is one of my top 5 movies for 2012. The story alone feels like a Hollywood movie but to know that it really happened is amazing. I can see this movie winning Best Picture at the Oscars but sadly Ben Affleck won't win Best Director seeing as he was snubbed a nomination.
February 13
Kung Fu Panda (Directed by John Wayne Stevenson & Mark Osborne) Very fun animated movie from Dreamworks. Great cast headlined by Jack Black as a Panda Bear who is chosen to be the new Dragon Warrior. Sadly he lacks all martial arts skills and most basic functioning skills in general.
February 14
D3: The Mighty Ducks (Directed by Robert Lieberman) The final movie in the Mighty Ducks trilogy. My least favorite of the series but not all movies end on a super high note. It was a bit cheap of Disney to reuse actors from the previous movies as different characters; the top Iceland player from D2 became the teen goalie for the varsity team in D3.
February 15
Escape from Planet Earth (Directed by Callan Brunker) I was very disappointed in this movie. I was hoping for something similar to Monsters vs. Aliens but it didn't even come close. The story was weak and the voice cast was missing star power in my opinion.
Unstoppable (Directed by Tony Scott) Not the best Tony Scott film but also not the worst. Good action story based on true events. The cast was pretty strong all the way around too.
February 16
Hit and Run (Directed by Dax Shepard & David Palmer) Surprisingly good comedy featuring Dax Shepard, Kristen Bell and Bradley Cooper. Guy decides to leave witness protection to drive his girlfriend to Los Angeles for a new job. That is when all hell breaks loose and comedy ensues.
Pitch Perfect (Directed by Jason Moore) I admit I was a fan of Glee for the first season but it soon grew old. I was afraid this movie would be a lot like that but I was wrong. It was more of a comedy with singing thrown in. I also have a major crush on Anna Kendrick so that was a plus for this film.
How to Train Your Dragon (Directed by Chris Sanders & Dean DeBlois) One of Dreamworks best films in my opinion; great original story along with a funny cast. I still remember the first time I saw this movie and I still enjoy it just as much with each viewing.
February 17
Die Hard 5: A Good Day to Die Hard (Directed by John Moore) As far as Die Hard movies go this was BAD. As a Die Hard style action film it was ok. Very bad ADR at times and the scene editing didn't make sense. There one attempt at being nostalgic to the original Die Hard failed miserably.
Dodgeball (Directed by Rawson Marshall Thurber) If you can dodge a wrench you can dodge a ball. Very fun comedy featuring Ben Stiller and Vince Vaughn.
Bridesmaids (Directed by Paul Feig) After being asked by my friend time and time again if I have watched Bridesmaids I finally gave it a shot and I have to say that I see what all the hype was about. The airplane scene and the bridal shower are 2 of the funniest scenes I have watched in some time.
Batman: Under the Red Hood (Directed by Brandon Vietti) Another well done DC Animated feature. Batman takes on The Joker and the Red Hood who might or might not be someone from his past.
February 18
The Watch (Directed by Akiva Schaffer) BAD BAD BAD!!! Enough said. They changed the title before the release but they should have just cancelled the release all together.
Land of the Dead (Directed by George A. Romero) 20 years after Day of the Dead was released George S. Romero is back with Land of the Dead. What happens when they walking dead learn how to communicate and handle machinery?
Journey to the Center of the Earth (Directed by Eric Brevig) Fun adventure movie following along the lines of the classic Jules Verne novel. Nothing overly special about the movie but it is enjoyable to watch and has good re-watch qualities.
February 21
Kung Fu Panda 2 (Directed by Jennifer Yuh Nelson) The Dragon Warrior is back as he tries stop the evil Lord Shen from destroying all Kung Fu while also trying to figure out where he came from. A very solid sequel to Kung Fu Panda and left wide open for a third film.
The Wizard (Directed by Todd Holland) I am a child of the Nintendo generation so this movie following 2 brothers and a friend traveling the road to get to a video game championship in California peaked my interests. Looking back this movie is totally unrealistic when you think 3 kids can cross 2 states with just a couple bucks and a skateboard between them. Lots of video game references and the introduction of Super Mario Bros. 3 are present in this movie. It has a strong Rain Man for children vibe to it.
February 22
Premium Rush (Directed by David Koepp) Who knew Bike Messengers were so tough and lived dangerous lives. As a friend put it, this movie is like a Live Action Looney Toons cartoon. This is one of those movies that will do much better on video then it did in the theater. Joseph Gordon-Levitt and Michael Shannon both put in solid performances.
BASEketball (Directed by David Zucker) Because of South Park I am a big fan of Trey Parker and Matt Stone. Being a fan I like to see anything these guys release including this sports comedy. The movie premise is pretty stupid but it is still enjoyable. The game of BASEketball is one that I would enjoy playing and watch being played.
February 23
Airplane! (Directed by Jim Abrahams & David Zucker & Jerry Zucker) If you haven't seen this movie then there is something very very wrong with you. This is one of the best satirical comedies ever released. I wasn't born until 2 years after this film was released but I still get most of the references.
Waiting for Lightning (Directed by Jacob Rosenberg) Until a few years ago the biggest name in pro skateboarding I knew was Tony Hawk, then I learned of Danny Way. Danny Way is the creator of the Mega Ramp that has been featured at the X-Games for a number of years now. This documentary features a number of Way's accomplishments in the world of skateboarding and how he got in to the sport.
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (Directed by Steve Barron) Growing up in the 80's one of my favorite cartoons was Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and when they came out with a live action movie you can bet I was excited. Almost 23 years later this movie is still fun to watch and in comparison to its sequels it was also the darkest which is interesting considering it was geared towards kids. It also took me until this viewing to realize that Sam Rockwell plays a head thug with a very cheesy mustache in the film. Monsters vs. Aliens (Directed by Rob Letterman & Conrad Vernon) This is what I was hoping Escape from Planet Earth would be like. The movie features a creative story with a strong vocal cast to back it up. Stephen Colbert as the President might be my favorite character in the movie. His scene with the electric keyboard was hysterical.
February 24
Les Misérables (Directed by Tom Hooper) This was the last of the major Academy Award nominated movies I had yet to watch. I honestly knew nothing about this story before watching it. The cast was very strong but it still felt a bit disconnected on screen. I am not much of a musical fan but I enjoyed that part of the film and felt it fit in nicely.
Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure (Directed by Stephen Herek) Another classic from my childhood. Keanu Reeves and Alex Winter star as 2 slackers on the verge of flunking high school and thus losing all hope of becoming rock gods. That’s when they get help from a time traveling phone booth and George Carlin.
Basic (Directed by John McTiernan) Military drama starring John Travolta and Sam Jackson from the director of Die Hard. I like the mystery and conspiracy that this movie creates. However, one big drawback has to be the scene with Travolta interviewing a suspect and he is lying on a table posed like a Playboy playmate. No Thanks John!
Kevin Hart: Seriously Funny (Directed by Shannon Hartman) Another funny Kevin Hart comedy special. His bit about Shaq’s flopping skills in the NBA was my favorite part.
February 25
The Man with the Iron Fists (Directed by RZA) Very fun Kung Fu movie directed by RZA of The Wu-Tang Clan. Over the top death scenes and interesting characters help make this movie a success in my eyes. I would love to see a sequel or a series of sequels come from it.
February 27
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II: The Secret of the Ooze (Directed by Michael Pressman) For my ninth birthday my parents took my brother, my best friend and I to the arcade and then to see this movie. Compared to the first TMNT movie this one was a lot more kid friendly. Though it is very cheesy this is still my favorite of the original trilogy. After the movie the 3 of us all pretending to be our favorite turtle (I was Leo) tried to re-enact the Ninja Rap dance to a Vanilla Ice tape I had.
February 28
Meet the Robinsons (Directed by Stephen J. Anderson) One of the best non-Pixar Disney movies I have ever seen. The animation and colors were beautiful. The story was original and very heartfelt.
For A Good Time Call (Directed by Jamie Travis) I decided to watch this because Justin Long was in it and I am a fan. The premise of this movie is a bit crazy; two rivals become roommates and start a phone sex hotline. The character development between the rivals was a bit predictable but the hotline calls and callers more than made up for it.
51 Different Movies Watched in February
March 1
Galaxy Quest (Directed by Dean Parisot) What if the cast of Star Trek were needed to save an alien race in the "real world"? Tim Allen stars in this Sci-Fi comedy about the cast of a former space exploration show that tours the convention circuit but are then needed to help save an alien race that believes the show was real.
March 2
The Day After Tomorrow (Directed by Roland Emmerich) Mr. Emmerich loves to make disaster movies. He also loves to make crazy over the top disaster movies. This is the first of many disaster movies from him I will be watching this year.
Real Genius (Directed by Martha Coolidge) Yes I was only 3 when this movie came out but it is still lots of fun to watch. Val Kilmer stars in this comedy as a child genius on the verge of graduation college who with another child genius work on creating a laser that unbeknownst to them will be used by the military.
Minority Report (Directed by Steven Spielberg) Mr. Spielberg knows how to make a futuristic Sci-Fi film. The storyline and technology really sold me on the movie. I still remember this was the first movie I saw in theaters shortly after I had my second brain surgery.
March 3
Empire Records (Directed by Allan Moyle) Damn the Man! Save The Empire! This movie featured a pretty good list of "Before they Were Stars" actors in Rory Cochrane, Robin Tunney, Renée Zellweger, Ethan Embry and Liv Tyler. I wanted to work in a record store after seeing this movie but sadly by the time I was 16 there were very few left. I still enjoy listening to the movie's soundtrack from time to time.
Death Race 2 (Directed by Roel Reiné) This was the first Direct to Video prequel to the Jason Statham remake. Fun action movie that gives more back story to the origin of the Frankenstein character.
Death Race 3: Inferno (Directed by Roel Reiné) Another prequel to the Statham remake but this one was stretched a bit to far in my opinion. Some of the characters were still interesting but the plot was a bit out there even for a Death Race movie.
March 5
Supercross: The Movie (Directed by Steve Boyum) I originally saw this movie because of Sophia Bush from One Tree Hill. I watched this movie again now because of Sophia Bush from One Tree Hill.
March 6
Rise of the Planet of the Apes (Directed by Rupert Wyatt) This prequel to the Planet of the Apes was one of favorite movies of the year when it came out. The only problem I had with it was James Franco. I don't hate him but I have a hard time dealing with him for long periods of time in movies.
March 8
Wreck-It Ralph (Directed by Rich Moore) Video Games + Disney + 80's Child Mindset = Pure Gold!
Masters of the Universe (Directed by Gary Goddard) Throwback to my childhood when I was feeling nostalgic. This movie is so very bad that it is extremely enjoyable. The special effects and story are both cheesy but it is still a fun movie to watch 20+ years later.
March 9
Red Dawn (2012) (Directed by Dan Bradley) I didn't find this remake to be as bad as people thought it was. I actually enjoyed it more than the original.
Dazed and Confused (Directed by Richard Linklater) This movie is 20 years old this year, that makes me feel old. I remember seeing it as a teenager and loving the story and visuals. The soundtrack might be one of the best ever to tie in with the content of a film.
Hot Tub Time Machine (Directed by Steve Pink) The cast for this movie wouldn't be my first choice but in the end it worked out and they delivered a fun time travel comedy.
Mission: Impossible (Directed by Brian De Palma) Though the most recent sequel in this film franchise is a lot of fun, the original is still the best in the series. It brought to life the old TV show feeling.
Journey 2: The Mysterious Island (Directed by Brad Peyton) Not as fun as the first movie in the series but I can always enjoy a fun movie with The Rock.
March 10
Despicable Me (Directed by Chris Renaud & Pierre Coffin) I didn't want to see this movie initially because of the stupid trailers but in the end I really enjoyed it.
Happy Gilmore (Directed by Dennis Dugan) Classic Adam Sandler fun.
March 12
Ocean's Twelve (Directed by Steven Soderbergh) My least favorite of the Ocean's Trilogy. Has some fun moments but overall the movie feels like it tried to hard to match the fun from Ocean's Eleven.
March 14
Kick-Ass (Directed by Matthew Vaughn) I saw this before reading the graphic novel a few years ago. I re-read the graphic novel before watching it recently and it still holds up big time. I am looking forward to the sequel this summer even though I am not a fan of the second Graphic Novel,.
March 15
Megamind (Directed by Tom McGrath) Another home run from Dreamworks!
Parental Guidance (Directed by Andy Fickman) Meet the Parents but in reverse. The movie had very brief moments of humor but overall it was difficult to watch at get through.
March 16
G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra (Directed by Stephen Sommers) Growing up I was a fan of G.I. Joe, the action figures (not dolls) and the cartoon. This movie is fun for me because it reminds me of my childhood and it makes me feel like I am a kid again. I prefer Marlon Wayans over Channing Tatum in it but deep down I knew that if they made a sequel it would most likely have Channing Tatum in it and not Mr. Wayans.
Super Troopers (Directed by Jay Chandrasekhar) I still remember the first time I saw this movie. I went to see it based on a recommendation from my friend Andy. I laughed so hard I started to cry back then and this time I came close.
X-Men Origins: Wolverine (Directed by Gavin Hood) When I first heard this movie was coming out I was excited because I am a big fan of Wolverine. The subtitle for this movie should be "20th Century Fox has taken NUMEROUS liberties with this 'origin' story."
March 17
Gone in Sixty Seconds (2000) (Directed by Dominic Sena) I have yet to see the original version of this film but I really like the Nic Cage version. It was the first Blu-Ray I ever bought and was one of the first ones I re-bought after my others were stolen.
The Greatest Game Ever Played (Directed by Bill Paxton) I do not play golf other than going out to the driving range and hitting some golf balls with my dad years ago but I do enjoy watching it being played on TV or on the big screen. This movie based on a true story shows a good look at how golf was perceived by people in the early 1900's. Disney knows how to do true story sports themed movies right.
Beverly Hills Cop (Directed by Martin Brest) Did someone say Banana in the Tailpipe?
Rollerball (2002) (Directed by John McTiernan) I didn't realize how many movies from John McTiernan I was going to watch but hopefully this is the worst one I watch. I'm not totally sure what I watched actually.
March 18
Vamp U (Directed by Matt Jespersen & Maclain Nelson) Stupid fun Indie film about a vampire who is a college professor and bites a student who resembles his long lost love and turns her in to a vampire. She then goes on a killing rampage draining people left and right while turning her fellow sorority members in to more vampires.
Ghostbusters (Directed by Ivan Reitman) Who You Gonna Call? I still remember most of the lines years after last seeing it.
Last Action Hero (Directed by John McTiernan) What if you got to meet your favorite movie character but they didn't know they were a movie character?
March 22
Olympus Has Fallen (Directed by Antoine Fuqua) Very fun action flick that remined me of the original Die Hard. Solid plot helped carry the story along during the non-action scenes.
March 23
Rise of the Guardians (Directed by Peter Ramsey) I originally saw this last Thanksgiving but thought I would watch it again and I wish I hadn't. What I originally liked about it in the theater I no longer found cute. The movie seemed to drag on a bit now.
Man on the Ledge (Directed by Asger Leth) Fun popcorn action flick.
Up (Directed by Bob Peterson & Pete Docter) Pixar at its very best. So many emotions wrapped up in this movie.
John Dies at the End (Directed by David Wong) Heard lots of good things about this movie from the internet community and after watching it I have to question their sanity. The movie was very confusing as it played out. I think I know what they were going for but in the end they failed miserably at it.
Varsity Blues (Directed by Brian Robbins) In Texas, Football is a way of life. Jon Voight took it a bit too far though. Hard to believe that this movie is from MTV Films, it is so good.
Red (Directed by Robert Schwentke) Graphic Novel turned Motion Picture with an All Star cast. Fun to watch over and over again.
March 24
Jackass 3 (Directed by Jeff Tremaine) First movie I watched on my new TV and I felt like I was in the movie. I might have even ducked during the flying Dildo scene.
Tower Heist (Directed by Brett Ratner) Stupid Premise with a mostly B list cast but I still had fun watching it.
Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows (Directed by Guy Ritche) Strong follow-up by Guy Ritchie in his new Sherlock Holmes franchise.
March 25
Ratatouille (Directed by Brad Bird & Jan Pinkava) Top quality Pixar film that on the surface doesn't look very special but under the surface it is a very heartwarming and original story.
March 27
Hancock (Directed by Peter Berg) I liked this a lot more the first time I saw it. Now it feels like the movie was made by combining numerous ideas that don't really work.
March 29
Blade Runner (Final Cut) (Directed by Ridley Scott) I admit I had never seen this movie before John Sheridan suggested it. I have heard the Final Cut is the way to go the first time you watch it and I have to agree. It was a strong & creative story from Mr. Scott.
March 30
G.I. Joe: Retaliation (Directed by Jon M. Chu) The sequel to Rise of Cobra was a fun Popcorn action flick. Spoiler Alert! I will say I was happy that Channing Tatum didn't make it past the first 15 minutes. The Rock could have been his own G.I. Joe character back in the 80's so it makes perfect sense why he was the focus on this movie.
Rock of Ages (Directed by Adam Shankman) This movie was a lot of fun. I have never seen the Broadway musical it is based on but I of course know all the songs. Tom Cruise puts in a quality performance.
March 31
This Means War (Directed by McG) Bad romantic action/comedy with Reese Witherspoon, Tom Hardy and Chris Pine. Free preview weekend on HBO is the only reason I watched it.
Howard the Duck (Directed by Willard Huyck) Duck Condoms, Possible Interspecies relations and plenty of drinking makes for a perfect PG rated film. This is another "so bad its good" movie.
Flight of the Phoenix (2004) (Directed by John Moore) Not the best movie I have seen but also not the worst. Good plot and character development made it enjoyable.
50 Different Movies Watched in March. 145 Movies in 90 Days
April 1
Rookie of the Year (Directed by Daniel Stern) If only my broken arm at the end of 6th grade meant I could play baseball for the Colorado Rockies.
April 2
Don't Tell Mom the Babysitter's Dead (Directed by Stephen Herek) I have seen this movies so many times but for some reason I still watch it when it is on. I don't like it very much but there is something about Christina Applegate that keeps bringing me back.
April 3
Fletch (Directed by Michael Ritchie) This was the first time I ever remember seeing this movie. Now I am mad it took me so long because it is classic Chevy Chase.
The Iron Giant (Directed by Brad Bird) Beautiful animation and a very emotional story make this one of the best movies I have watched this year.
Contraband (Directed by Baltasar Kormákur) Fun action movie with Marky Mark. I guess it is a remake of a foreign film but from the same director. Makes me want to see the original to see how they compare.
Taxi (Directed by Tim Story) Jimmy Fallon and Queen Latifah busting criminals while driving a NYC Cab. Need I say more?
April 5
Major League II (Directed by David S. Ward) Not nearly as good as the original Major League but a million times better than the third Major League movie.
Star Trek: The Motion Picture (Directed by Robert Wise) I know that millions of people love the Star Trek series and movies but I have to say this movie is BAD! I do know it gets better with the second movie but still this was bad.
Jackass (Directed by Jeff Tremaine) Watching this now I can't believe how young all the guys look in comparison to how they look in Jackass 3.
April 6
Sherlock Holmes (Directed by Guy Ritche) I am a big Robert Downey Jr. fan and this movie was a great new version of Sherlock Holmes.
Police Academy 2: Their First Assignment (Directed by Jerry Paris) Proctor!!! More fun with Mahoney and the gang.
Back to School (Directed by Alan Metter) I have seen this movie on cable numerous times over the years but it wasn't until this viewing that I saw the beginning and realized that it starts out in Black and White. Classic Rodney!
April 7
Hot Fuzz (Directed by Edgar Wright) Simon Pegg and Edgar Wright back together again for more Kickass fun. Makes me want to watch Bad Boys 2 and Point Break again.
Pitch Black (Directed by David Twohy) This was my introduction to Vin Diesel years ago and what made me a fan of his.
Blades of Glory (Directed by Josh Gordon & Will Speck) I caught this on cable at the very end one day and decided to dig up my old DVD copy to watch it all the way through. It is stupid and unbelievable but that is how most movies are featuring ether of the two stars.
April 8
Transformers (Directed by Michael Bay) Another childhood nostalgia film. Yes it is stupid but to me it is still fun. It also looked and sounded great on my new TV and Sound Bar.
Beerfest (Directed by Jay Chandrasekhar) This movie is from the guys at Broken Lizard and though not as funny as Super Troopers it is still fun to watch.
Jay And Silent Bob Get Irish - The Swearing O' The Green (Directed by Kevin Smith) I have watched and will continue to watch anything that features Kevin Smith and Jason Mewes together. This was a video of a live Podcast the duo held while in Ireland.
April 9
Down Periscope (Directed by David S. Ward) Another goofy comedy that I use to watch with my dad all the time. Pretty good cast of young comedians including Harland Williams and Patton Oswalt.
Harold & Kumar Go to White Castle (Directed by Danny Leiner) Stoner comedy for the 21st Century. I think the Harold and Kumar series is the closest we will get to a new version of Cheech and Chong.
Spider-Man (Directed by Sam Raimi) Marvels first real attempt at mainstream comic book movies. I still remember standing in line for a couple hours on opening day just to see this movie before my other friends.
Shaft (2000) (Directed by John Singleton) Sam Jackson was perfect for the remake of Shaft because he himself is a bad ass mother...
Nature Calls (Directed by Todd Rohal) Not as bad as The Watch but this movie is up there with the worst I have seen so far this year.
April 11
Sexy Evil Genius (Directed by Shawn Piller) Very fun Dark Comedy featuring Seth Green. Story is a bit weird to follow at first but by the end I wasn't wanting it to end.
April 12
The Hangover (Directed by Todd Phillips) Decided to watch this after going out to dinner with my parents and having more than a couple Margaritas. I am hoping the second sequel out this summer is better than Part 2.
April 13
42 (Directed by Brian Helgeland) I am a sucker for Sports Movies. I am a sucker for True Story Sports Movies. I am a sucker for this well told and inspiring movie about Jackie Robinson.
Tin Cup (Directed by Ron Shelton) Not based on a true story but still a fun sports related movie that I never get tired of watching.
The Rookie (Directed by John Lee Hancock) No matter how many times I watch this baseball movie based on a true story I still smile and get excited for certain moments. It is also cool to see one of my former classmates in it and have a line.
The Invention of Lying (Directed by Ricky Gervais & Matthew Robinson) What if lying didn't exist? The world would be pretty boring in my opinion. I have grown to really like Ricky Gervais and this movie written by Get Up On This co-host Matt Robinson is a great vehicle for him. Lots of fun cameos throughout the movie.
April 14
Can't Hardly Wait (Directed by Harry Elfont & Deborah Kaplan) I DVR'd this a couple weeks ago and decided to watch it Sunday at 4am when I couldn't sleep. This movie was a lot of fun when I first saw it but now looking back it feels like they were going for a present day Dazed and Confused.
War of the Worlds (Directed by Steven Spielberg) Two things really bug me about this Spielberg Sci-Fi film. How does a video camera work when an EMP has gone off and everything else electric no longer works? How after he goes over the hill to join the fight are we to believe that Tom Cruise's son survives the complete destruction of everyone fighting without a single scratch and still makes it to Boston before the others.
April 16
The Expendables (Directed by Sylvester Stallone) Sly and his group of Mercenaries blow lots of stuff up with over the top gunfire and explosions.
April 17
The Fast and the Furious (Directed by Rob Cohen) The movie that started the still going series. Yes it is cheesy and ridiculous but I still enjoy it.
April 18
Cars (Directed by John Lasseter & Joe Ranft) I like this Pixar animated film and still enjoy watching it. Similar premise to other movies but the talking car aspect adds a nice twist to it.
April 19
Jack Reacher (Directed by Christopher McQuarrie) I have one minor problem with this movie. When Reacher walks in to a bar early in the movie he is taller than just about everyone else in there. When is Tom Cruise ever taller than more than 2 people in a crowded room? Other than that, this was an awesome movie.
April 20
Death of a Superhero (Directed by Ian FitzGibbon) Very good movie about a kid with Terminal Cancer who has a very creative mind when it comes to drawing superheroes. Andy Serkis was great as the kids therapist.
Monsters (Directed by Gareth Edwards) Very good low budget Sci-Fi film about what happens after an alien invasion. The director is now working on the new Godzilla remake based off the original Japanese version.
The Raid: Redemption (Directed by Gareth Evans) This crazy ultraviolent foreign action film claim highly recommended by more than a few people and they didn't steer me wrong.
Safety Not Guaranteed (Directed by Colin Trevorrow) I watched this mainly to see if it was as bad as a friend made it out to be. I didn't mind it and thought it was good overall.
April 21
Oblivion (Directed by Joseph Kosinski) Very interesting futuristic Sci-Fi film. As soon as I thought I figured out the movie I was thrown for a loop.
2 Fast 2 Furious (Directed by John Singleton) The second in the series but with only one of the stars from the original. Still better than the third in the series Tokyo Drift, that one is coming up soon.
Billy Madison (Directed by Tamra Davis) More classic Adam Sandler
April 22
The Last Stand (Directed by Kim Ji-woon) A fun action film that reminded me of a cross between SWAT and Walking Tall. Not pure gold but a movie I wouldn't mind watching again over the years when it is on cable.
April 24
S.W.A.T. (Directed by Clark Johnson) I have never seen the TV show but this movie is always fun to watch. Nice action sequences along with a good cast.
April 25
Iron Man (Directed by Jon Favreau) Marvel's Phase One started off on the right foot with Iron Man. RDJ is Tony Stark!
30 for 30: Elway to Marino (Directed by KenRodgers) Growing up as a Bronco fan in Colorado I am a fan of John Elway. Watching this 30 for 30 was interesting because I can't believe some of the trade possibilities that were out there during the 1983 draft. Elway for Montana? Elway to the Raiders?
April 26
Pain & Gain (Directed by Michael Bay) This movie is based on a true story and it proves that some criminals are COMPLETE IDIOTS. Movie was a bit stupid early on but by the end it was an enjoyable movie.
Back to the Future (Directed by Robert Zemeckis) Childhood classic that still doesn't get old. Looks amazing on Blu-Ray!
Star Trek (Directed by J.J. Abrams) I was unsure about how they were going to remake this the first time I saw it but I have to say I really enjoyed it. The alternate time line based on previous events was a nice touch to re-introduce the characters and their different personalities, especially Captain Kirk's.
April 27
Beverly Hills Cop 2 (Directed by Tony Scott) The last good Beverly Hills Cop movie. Seeing Judge Reinhold's character go Rambo was hilarious.
The Losers (Directed by Sylvain White) I have never read the comic book that this movie is based on but I might have to. It reminded me of The A-Team but with B & C list actors. It also has a Pre-Captain America Chris Evans in it.
The Evil Dead (Directed by Sam Raimi) This was my first viewing of this movie ever. I don't get all the hype people still give it to this day. Is it because at the time there was nothing like it?
Movie 43 (Directed by Peter Farrelly) From the previews this movie looked like a big bad cluster f*** with some of the biggest stars in Hollywood. The movie itself is actually broken up in to a number of short films with different actors in each one. Some of the short films were bad but there were a few that made me laugh and enjoy the movie as a whole.
April 28
Jurassic Park (Directed by Steven Spielberg) I didn't make it out to see this in 3D but I wanted to make sure to watch it again. I still remember the first time I saw this movie and how much it scared the crap out of me. 20 years later I am not scared watching it anymore but I still enjoy seeing one of Spielberg's best movies.
Iron Man 2 (Directed by Jon Favreau) Not nearly as good as the first Iron Man. It suffered from too many new characters and too many villains. It also felt a bit rushed in parts,
Justice League: Doom (Directed by Lauren Montgomery) Another strong showing from the minds at DC Comics and their animated division. I know Warner Bros wants to do a live action Justice League movie but I fear that it will never be as good as this animated movie was.
Die Hard 2: Die Harder (Directed by Renny Harlin) I started watching this with my parents when I went over to their place for dinner and had to finish it once I got home. Some of the airport scenes were filmed at the old Stapleton airport here in CO. They sure seemed to play up the smoking in airports and on planes in this movie which I thought was illegal in1990 when this movie was released.
April 29
Little Big League (Directed by Andrew Scheinman) Growing up I wanted to be a Major League Baseball player like a lot of kids. If I couldn't be one I wanted to be a manager of a team similar to Billy Heywood in this movie.
April 30
The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift (Directed by Justin Lin) This didn't feel like the second sequel to the Fast and the Furious series. It felt like a cheap Direct to Video sequel made just to capitalize off the original. It even had the C & D list celebrities starring in it to attract the younger demographic. I won't even go in to the biggest continuity error with Han dying yet still being alive over the next 3 movies.
59 Different Movies Watched in April. 204 Movies in 120 Days
May 2
The Avengers (Directed by Joss Whedon) In Joss We Trust! This movie set a new level of awesome when it comes to comic book movies. Not one character/star was given more screen time. They all shared the screen equally which amounted to an amazing movie that brought together many of the top Marvel heroes. This was a great way to end Phase One of Marvel movies.
May 3
Iron Man 3 (Directed by Shane Black) This is what Iron Man 2 should have been. Shane Black did a great job with the character and the story. I have no problem saying that this movie is right up there with Avengers in terms of quality.
Major Payne (Directed by Nick Castle) I CAN'T HEAR YOU!!! Fun Damon Wayans comedy about a career military man put in charge of a bunch of Junior ROTC members.
May 4
21 & Over (Directed by Jon Lucas & Scott Moore) I didn't want to like this movie but it made me laugh more than a few times. Not the greatest thing out there but a fun buddy comedy.
Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope (Directed by George Lucas) I bought both trilogies on Blu-Ray last week and my dad and I started from the original beginning of the series. I know people hate of George Lucas for what he changed in the films but it is still fun to watch and the transfer to Blu-Ray looks amazing.
Green Lantern: First Flight (Directed by Lauren Montgomery) I am really loving the DC animated films. This was the Green Lantern origin story and told so much better than in the Ryan Reynolds version.
May 5
The Rundown (Directed by Peter Berg) Still one of my favorite movies starring The Rock. Good action and comedy backed by a strong supporting cast.
May 7
Hansel & Gretel: Witch Hunters (Directed by Tommy Wirkola) Yep this movie was just as bad as I thought it would be. No need to waste your time. Just keep moving, nothing decent to see here.
May 8
Toy Story (Directed by John Lasseter) One thing really stuck out to me when watching this. Towards the end when Andy and his family are moving to their new house Andy is sitting in the back seat while his baby sister is sitting in the front seat in her car seat. I know that is frowned upon now but did they think this was a good idea back in the 90's?
May 9
Fast & Furious (Directed by Justin Lin) After hitting rock bottom with Tokyo Drift the F&F franchise started turning it around with this one, all it took was getting the original cast back together.
May 10
The Lost World: Jurassic Park (Directed by Steven Spielberg) The dinosaurs just didn't look the same in this movie. It felt like the budget for them was cut in half from the original Jurassic Park movie. The story was also lacking a bit in my opinion.
Noobz (Directed by Blake Freeman) Found this on Netflix and gave it a shot. Not a great movie but it was enjoyable. It focused on a group of friends that enter a video game competition.
May 11
The Wraith (Directed by Mike Marvin) I started talking to a guy about movies at a party a couple friends were having and he said I needed to watch this movie, which is one of his favorites. It was a bit ridiculous but I liked the concept. I first thought I was watching Knight Rider during the opening sequence.
Death Race 2000 (Directed by Paul Bartel) This movie is BAD but in a cheesy way. For how much the characters were supposed to hate one another they sure got along during meals and what I deemed "Greek Spa Day".
Star Trek: Insurrection (Directed by Jonathan Frakes) Was browsing through Netflix and came across this movie and since I hadn't watched it in a decade I thought I'd give it a shot. It is enjoyable but it was also when the Star Trek moves were in a rapid downhill movement.
May 12
Flash Gordon (Directed by Mike Hodges) Even now I think Flash Gordon would be picked to be the Jets QB over Tim Tebow. This movie is not good. It is stupid and in my opinion boring. It just about put me to sleep.
The Substitute (Directed by Robert Mandel) Thank goodness I never had a substitute teacher like Mr. Smith in this movie. Marc Anthony's character sure loved himself track suits in this movie.
May 13
Click (Directed by Frank Coraci) Not the best Adam Sandler movie but it did have some enjoyable moments. Christopher Walken was hilarious in it.
May 15
Star Trek Generations (Directed by David Carson) Before J.J. Abrams had Spock (new and old) cross paths, the Captains Kirk and Picard met up to take down a time traveling villain in Generations. I really enjoyed this movie because we got to see the crew members from the original series and Next Generation in a movie together.
May 16
The Muppets (Directed by James Bobin) I grew up a fan of the Muppets and this movie took me back to my childhood for almost 2 hours. The entire cast of the film helped bring back to life the old Muppets film franchise.
May 17
Taking Care of Business (Directed by Arthur Hiller) A twist on the Trading Places type movie with a workaholic and an escaped criminal trading places for a few days. This movie is enjoyable to watch but early on it is easy to tell it is a fantasy, mainly because the Chicago Cubs never have a chance at playing in the World Series.
May 18
Star Trek Into Darkness (Directed by J.J. Abrams) The sequel to Mr. Abrams reboot of the Star Trek series didn't disappoint me. I know some purists will find things wrong with the movie but as a fan of films I thoroughly enjoyed the movie from beginning to end and look forward to more Trek in the future.
Warm Bodies (Directed by Jonathan Levine) I never thought we would see a Zombie Rom-Com but Warm Bodies delivers. An interesting twist on the star-crossed lovers storyline this time featuring a living breathing girl and a Zombie.
May 19
Eight Below (Directed by Frank Marshall) Disney movies based on true stories always sucker me in and Eight Below continues that trend. The movie is based on an Antarctic research guide who has to flee Antarctica due to a bad storm and leaves behind his sled dogs. Once back home his only goal is to return to Antarctica to rescue his dogs.
Movies Watched: 228
Movies To Go: 137
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