It’s a story we’ve all seen before – a girl comes between best friends and laughs and tears ensue – except that this time, the girl is the amazing Mila Kunis and the best friend left looking in from the outside is a real, live (as in living) teddy bear. Named Ted.
Category: Movie Reviews
People Like Us: When It Comes To Relationships – Familial or Romantic – Men Are Stupid!
Alex Kurtzman’s debut as a film director (he’s co-written Transformers, Star Trek, ten episodes of Alias), People Like Us, is inspired by true events. It’s the story of an ambitious hustler working in ‘barter, the original money’ who learns a shocking truth after a very bad day.
Take This Waltz, Please!
Sarah Polley’s first film, Away from Her, won her an Oscar® nomination for best screenplay. Take This Waltz, about a married woman who finds herself in love with two men and has to make a choice, will probably not.
Seeking a Friend for the End of the World – The Road Trip to Forever!
A chance encounter between two neighbors leads to a peculiar road trip as the countdown to the end of the world begins.
Rock of Ages is worth watching for Tom Cruise’s Amazing Performance, So Says Michelle.
I Want To Rock because Tom Cruise is Wanted. Dead or Alive! Ok, I can go on with my 80’s hair band references, but let’s not. But don’t stop believing that Rock of Ages is anything but awesome. Well, the original Broadway show, the movie is based on is amazing. Not so sure about this […]
Michelle Likes silly Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter
When you first hear the words Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter there are several thoughts it immediately conjures including; laughter, disbelief and the standard “my god what a stupid concept.” The title of the movie sounds like one of those cheesy Syfy channel Saturday night movies. Another great thing about this title – it tells you […]
Brave: Pixar Bounces Back With A Celtic Fable!
With its first ‘princess’ movie, Brave, Pixar recovers from the creative (though not financial) disaster that was Cars 2. The story of Merida, the tomboy teen at the heart of Brave, takes familiar princess tropes and spins them enough to feel fresh and fun. And, as always, the animation is stunning.
Prometheus is no Pirahna 3D! Michelle’s Review!
Director Ridley Scott‘s name instantly inspires awe and wonder in many filmgoers’ minds. I had the amazing experience of meeting the man and watching him direct an episode of his hit TV Show Numbers. With that said, I think I must have been the only one who wasn’t particularly excited when he announced that he was […]
Prometheus Is Spectacular!
Ridley Scott returns to the Alien universe with a spectacular movie that asks the big questions and suggests the possibility that we might not like the answers.
Madagascar 3: Europe’s Most Wanted: Joining The Circus To Get Home!
The gang from the first two Madagascar movies find adventure – and love – as they hop a circus train to elude a crazed animal control officer and try to get home – in really effective 3D.
Snow White and The Huntsman Is An Auspicious Debut For First-Time Director Rupert Sanders!
Despite its complete tonal difference from that other Snow white movie earlier this year, Snow white and The Huntsman is a visual feast and an unexpectedly complex variation on the traditional fairy tale.