I honestly didn't know how Pixar could top their first 9 films (including Cars & Wall E) until seeing "Up." As the first animated film to premier at Cannes, "Up" exceeded my expectations. Once again Pete Docter (Pixar's "Monsters, Inc.") and co-director and writer Bob Peterson deliver characters with depth who inspire imagination, and take us on a journey which ultimately … [Read more...] about Up
Archives for May 2009
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Dance Flick
I noticed that within the past few years there have been an influx of spoof movies being released. Just to name a few, there has been the “Scary Movie” series, “Epic Movie”, “Disaster Movie”, and now we have Dance Flick, written, directed, produced, and starring the Wayans family. To me, this movie felt rather disjointed. Instead of a story with a beginning, … [Read more...] about Dance Flick
Terminator: Salvation
Red Dawn meets Total Annihilation The fourth installment of the Terminator franchise leads us into the heart of the battle between the humans and Skynet. It is early in the war and John Connor is commander of a small group of resistance fighters trying to outwit and destroy the terribly ruthless machines following Judgment Day. Christian Bale, fresh from his nefarious … [Read more...] about Terminator: Salvation
Angels & Demons
"Be careful; these are men of God." Dan Brown's latest adapted film is slightly altered from the novel but fares well in theater form. The suspense is set in just one night, one terrible night following a horrific week for the Vatican. The pope is dead and conclave must begin to elect a new pope, cardinals travel from every nation serving the (as the film reminds us twice) … [Read more...] about Angels & Demons
Next Day Air
What I learned from “Next Day Air”: if you mistakenly receive a package and the real recipients of the package come to get it from you, give it to them. Don’t ask questions. Just do it. “Next Day Air” stars Donald Faison as Leo, a lazy, unmotivated delivery man. When he drops off an important package to the wrong apartment, it sets off a chain reaction of events that impacts … [Read more...] about Next Day Air