Cowboys & Aliens (2011)

Release Date:

July 29, 2010

Director(s): Jon Favreau
Writer(s): Roberto Orci, Alex Kurtzman
Genre: Action, Sci-Fi
Language: English
Runtime: 118 mins

Cast

Jake Lonergan: Daniel Craig
Woodrow Dolarhyde: Harrison Ford
Ella Swenson: Olivia Wilde
Emmett Taggart: Noah Ringer
Doc: Sam Rockwell
Nat Colorado: Adam Beach

Review


Cowboys & Aliens is without a doubt the funniest, dumbest movie of the year. Though thoroughly entertaining, the film did not hone in on its potential to be great. Daniel Craig delivered as a wicked bad ass, however some other characters and their roles were quite ridiculous (I will not delve or I will ruin the surprises lol). I haven't laughed so hard in a long long time. If you have no intention of taking this movie seriously and just looking for some good laughs, I guarantee you will not be disappointed.

Favorite Quote
Jake Lonergan: Give me your hand. I can set us free.

Rise of the Planet of the Apes (2011)

Release Date:

August 5, 2011

Director: Rupert Wyatt
Writer(s): Pierre Boulle, Rick Jaffa, Amanda Silver
Genre: Action, Drama
Language: English
Runtime: 105 mins

Cast

Will Rodman: James Franco
Caroline Aranha: Freida Pinto
Charles Rodman: John Lithgow
Dodge Landon: Tom Felton
John Landon: Brian Cox
Steve Jacobs: David Oyelowo
Robert Franklin: Tyler Labine

Review


A search for something to do led me to the movie theater to watch the prequel of the famous Planet of the Apes film, Rise of the Planet of the Apes. Fans of the original Planet of the Apes, will not be disappointed as this prequel makes for a transition without objection. To my surprise this movie struck me on many levels. It did not conform to the 3D hype and despite this, was greatly entertaining with eerily realistic visual effects. Emotions poured out the screen touching those who watched, while reminding us of human beings' capability of evil.       

Favorite Quote
Steven Jacobs: You know everything about the human brain except how it works.

Captain America: The First Avenger (2011)

Release Date:

July 22, 2010

Director(s): Joe Johnston
Writer(s): Christopher Markus, Stephen McFeely
Genre: Action, Adventure
Language: English
Runtime: 125 mins

Cast

Captain America/ Steve Rogers: Chris Evans
Peggy Carter: Hayley Atwell
Colonel Chester Phillips: Tommy Lee Jones
Howard Stark: Dominic Cooper
Nick Fury: Samuel L. Jackson
Red Skull/ Johann Schmidt: Hugo Weaving

Review


I had great expectations for Captain America: The First Avenger despite the fact that I never followed the comic or cartoon as a child. Despite the movie taking a while to develop, I did not feel any connection to the characters. On the other hand, Colonel Chester Phillips did bring some chuckles. The 3D in this film was not necessary, so if you are really interested in checking out this film you can save a few dollars by skipping that feature. Nonetheless, I was disappointed. Captain America does not stand tall among the other Avenger member movies which have come before it. This could simply be because Captain America simple isn't as awesome as the rest. That being said, I look forward to the Avengers which is set to release on May 4,  2012.        

Favorite Quote
Peggy Carter: How do you feel?
Steve Rogers/ Captain America: Taller.

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2 (2011)

Release Date:

July 15, 2011

Director: David Yates
Writer(s): Steve Kloves (screenplay), J. K. Rowling (novel)
Genre: Action, Adventure
Language: English
Runtime: 130 mins

Cast

Harry Potter: Daniel Radcliffe
Ron Weasley: Rupert Grint
Hermione Granger: Emma Watson
Lord Voldemort: Ralph Fiennes
Severus Snape: Alan Rickman
Luna Lovegood: Evanna Lynch
Bellatrix Lestrange: Helena Bonham Carter

Review


I must first start by saying I am not a Harry Potter fan. I was intrigued by the fascination, so I watched all eight movies over the past month. Each movie is definitely better than its predecessor. After watching the final movie in the series, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2, I did not leave the theater compelled to don a cloak and bear a wand. However, I did leave the theater completely satisfied, as the movie captivated me in a way I didn't think possible when I first started watching the series. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2 is simply awesome.    

Favorite Quote
Severus Snape: We've kept him alive so he can die at the proper moment.

Horrible Bosses (2011)

Release Date:

July 8, 2010

Director: Seth Gordon
Writer(s): Michael Markowitz, John Francis Daley
Genre: Comedy
Language: English
Runtime: 100 mins

Cast

Nick Hendricks: Jason Bateman
Dave Harken: Kevin Spacey
Dr. Julia Harris: Jennifer Aniston
Dale Arbus: Charlie Day
Kurt Buckman: Jason Sudeikis
Bobby Pellitt: Colin Farrell
Dean Jones: Jamie Foxx

Review


Horrible Bosses is an extremely relatable film, which in the grand scheme of life is very depressing. Anyway, the movie was funny. I would have to say that Charley Day's character Dale was hilarious. If you think he's funny in It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia, you will like him in this film. I laughed a few times. There was one scene which surprised everyone in the movie theater. People literally jumped out their seats. It was an okay comedy so you don't have to run to the movie theater to catch it. Horrible Bosses deserves a place on your Netflix queue.                   

Favorite Quote
Dale: Now you have to pay for dinner... because you upset me.