Below are my movies of the week:
July
7
Godzilla (1998) (Directed by Roland
Emmerich) I'm not sure what was ravaging the streets of New York City but it
sure didn't look like Godzilla. It looked more like a dinosaur from Jurassic
Park escaped in to the city. After all the hype leading up to this movie it was
a disappointment. Thankfully I didn't have to pay to see this when it came out
back in 1998, I got in free from my job at a movie theater.
Despicable Me 2 (Directed by Pierre
Coffin & Chris Renaud) This movie lives up to its title, it was despicable.
It was missing the humor and creativity from the first one. It was predictable
and boring. My dad and I saw it in 3D and there were maybe one or two small
pieces that took advantage of the 3D.
The Bay (Directed by Barry Levinson)
This movie had me shouting "Oh Shit" at one point and not in a good
way. This "found footage" film is about a small town in Maryland that
on the 4th of July most of the residents come down with some kind of infection
from the water that sees the breaking out in rashes and later dying. It
probably wasn't a good idea after there was a positive E. Coli test not too far
north from me a few days ago.
July
9
American Reunion (Directed by Jon
Hurwitz & Hayden Schlossberg) I was a junior in High School when the
original American Pie movie came out and though the first two sequels were not
as good as the original I enjoyed them. Nine years later the original gang is
back for their 13 year reunion and of course they still know how to get in to
awkward situations. I enjoyed this movie mainly because they got the gang back
together but also for the stupid comedy it delivered. It reminded me more of
the original than any previous sequel.
July
11
21 Jump Street (Directed by Phil Lord
& Chris Miller) I was never really a fan of the TV show but this movie is a
lot of fun. The references to the old show as well as Hollywood not knowing how
to come up with something original was great. I liked that this movie didn't
take itself too serious and was more about delivering comedy. The chase scene
on the highway waiting for stuff to explode was very enjoyable.
The A-Team (Directed by Joe Carnahan)
No matter what people say about this movie I love it. It is a very fun action
movie based on the TV show. The actors cast for each of the main characters
were spot on. I really wish they would do a sequel for this movie but I don't
think there is any chance of that happening.
July
12
Sharknado (Directed by Anthony C.
Ferrante) I've officially bought in to the hype that is Sharknado. This movie
is so bad it is amazing. The action is ridiculous and the weather seems to
change from one cut scene to another. The shark footage also looked like
something taped off Shark Week. Having said that, I really hope they do a
sequel because I want to see it now!
July
13
Pacific Rim (Directed by Guillermo del
Toro) Best movie for summer 2013 by far! From beginning to end this action
adventure was a blast. Del Toro's monster creations were both visually stunning
and very imaginative. The battle scenes between the man-made machines and the
monsters were fun to watch.
Innerspace (Directed by Joe Dante) This
is yet another film from my childhood that I decided to revisit. It doesn't
have the best plot but it is at least creative and enjoyable. I have come to
realize during this challenge that I am a big fan of Dennis Quaid.
Movies Watched: 318
Movies To Go: 47
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