Thanks This week included some pretty good movies from the last decade or so as well as some new releases. as we get closer to summer I think my AMC Stubs card will be going to good use.
Below are my movies of the week:
Secretariat (Directed by Randall
Wallace) After watching the second leg of the Triple Crown yesterday I figured
it was time I watch this Disney true story sports themed movie again. Yes
Disney does change a few things along the way but the majority of the story is
true.
Hook (Directed by Steven Spielberg) This
version of Peter Pan is one of my favorites. Spielberg did a really good job at
directing and the cast all turned in strong performances. I have had this on my
short list to watch recently since I heard about Bob Hoskins passing away.
True Grit (Directed by Ethan Coen &
Joel Coen) While I am not a fan of all movies directed by the Coen Brothers I
do enjoy most of them. This is one that I really enjoy. Great cast help to tell
an exciting story.
May 19
The Illusionist (Directed by Neil
Burger) This movie includes a number of different illusions that are hard to
explain but help tell a great story. Ed Norton does a really good job at
playing a depressed brooding man wanting revenge.
May 20
Son of Batman (Directed by Ethan
Spaulding) The latest DC Animated movie doesn't disappoint. I read the story
arc that this movie is based on last year and this was a very good adaptation.
May 21
With Honors (Directed by Alek
Keshishian) This movie recently showed up on HBO Go and when I saw that was the
highlight of my day. I don't know what it is about his movie but I love
watching it. I had been looking for my DVD copy for at least six months with no
luck until coming across it streaming.
May 22
Million Dollar Arm (Directed by Craig
Gillespie) A true story sports themed movie from Disney? I enjoyed it even
before I got to the theater. While the outcome of the movie was predictable it
was still an enjoyable journey to get there.
May 23
X-Men: Days of Future Past (Directed by
Bryan Singer) While this movie a pretty good overall, I was still a bit
disappointed in it. For months we have been teased with magazine covers and
trailers featuring a wide variety of mutants. In the end though it seems like
most of the mutants featured were barely in the movie, some only for a brief
moment.
The Majestic (Directed by Frank
Darabont) Out of all his movies this is by far my favorite from Jim Carrey. It
shows his more serious side while still including a fair amount of humor.
Revenge of the Nerds II: Nerds in Paradise
(Directed by Joe Roth) This movie is nowhere near as fun as the original. I
wish there was more Anthony Edwards in it. One thing that has always stuck out
to me is that Lewis has a girlfriend yet still falls for and tries to hook up
with another one. I didn't think nerds were jerks like that.
May 24
War Horse (Directed by Steven Spielberg)
I am very thankful that my mom called me during what I feel is the saddest part
of the movie. Had she not called me then I know I would have ended up crying.
Beavis and Butt-Head Do America
(Directed by Mike Judge) I forgot how stupid this movie was. Growing up I
wasn't allowed to watch the television show featuring these guys, but when the
movie came out I was allowed to see it. Part of me wishes my parents didn't
allow me to watch the movie again.
The Faculty (Directed by Robert
Rodriguez) I still laugh when I remember that this is a Robert Rodriguez movie.
It of course has his style throughout it but for some reason it just doesn't
fit with what I have come to know and enjoy from Mr. Rodriguez.
Mulan (Directed by Tony Bancroft &
Barry Cook) Thanks to a few top shelf margaritas while out at dinner with my
parents I was in the mood for just about any movie after I got home including
this Disney princess adventure. Eddie Murphy's Mushu has a lot of the same
characteristics as his later animated character Donkey.
Days
Watched: 144
Movies
Watched: 247
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