Robin Hood (2010)

Release Date:

May 14, 2010

Director: Ridley Scott
Writer(s): Brian Helgeland (screenplay)
Genre: Action, Drama
Language: English
Runtime: 140 mins

Cast

Robin Longstride: Russell Crowe
Marion Loxley: Cate Blanchett
Sir Walter Loxley: Max von Sydow
Prince John: Oscar Isaac
Friar Tuck: Mark Addy
Little John: Kevin Durand

Review


There is no doubt that the acting in this film is on point. The cast is excellent. Unfortunately this was not enough for Robin Hood to walk with the graduating class of 2010. It is one thing to make a film that is over 2 hours long, but it should not feel over 4 hours long. The potential was there, the Gladiator/Brave Heart vibe was going on but not nearly as epic. The cinematography was beautiful and the action depicted for the period was well done, however at the end of the day it didn't win.               

Favorite Quote
Townsman: Why do they call you Little John?
Little John: What are you implying?? I am proportional!

Iron Man 2 (2010)

Release Date:

May 7, 2010

Director: Jon Favreau
Writer(s): Justin Theroux (screenplay), Stan Lee (Marvel comic book)
Genre: Action, Adventure
Language: English
Runtime: 124 mins

Cast

Tony Stark: Robert Downey Jr
Lt. Col. James "Rhodey" Rhodes: Don Cheadle
Natalie Rushman/ Natasha Romanoff: Scarlett Johansson
Pepper Potts: Gwyneth Paltrow
Ivan Vanko: Mickey Rourke
Nick Fury: Samuel L. Jackson

Review


Like most sequels, the majority for the character development takes place in the first movie, which allows for a massive amount of time for action. Ivan Vanko is one bad-ass villain. He is also quite likable. Tony Stark; awesome, cool, all that he was in the first movie. Natasha Romanoff kills it. The action is there, the story is there, the dialogue is there, character chemistry is there and did I say the action was there? No need for Superman and Batman might have to step it up; Iron Man is the sh!t. Last but not least, wait, there is a little teaser for the audience after the credits roll out.           


Favorite Quote
Ivan Vanko: If you could make God bleed, people will cease to believe in Him. There will be blood in the water, and the sharks will come. All I have to do is sit here and watch, as the world will consume you.

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Super 8 (2011)
Release Date: Summer 2011

Director/Writer: J.J. Abrams
Producer: Stephen Spielberg

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Machete (2010)
Release Date: September 3, 2010

Director: Ethan Maniquis, Robert Rodriguez
Writer: Robert Rodriguez (writer)

Cast
Machete: Danny Trejo
Luz: Michelle Rodriguez
Sartana: Jessica Alba
Senator McLaughlin: Robert De Niro
Torrez: Steven Seagal
Lindsay Lohan: April Benz




What is this!? Watch out the Mexicans are coming to getcha! I am going to assume this isn't offensive. Moving on, Machete looks entertaining despite the corny "illegal" trailer. Not really illegal considering Robert Rodriguez released it. Machete is an Action/Adventure but a side of me feels a little Comedy might be sprinkled in there, maybe its the movie voice or the fact that Lindsay Lohan is a main character. Anyway, this film gives off a "Kill Bill", "Grindhouse" vibe. We'll see if it wins when the time comes.    

The Back-up Plan (2010)

Release Date:

April 23, 2010

Director: Alan Poul
Writer(s): Kate Angel
Genre: Comedy, Romance
Language: English
Runtime: 106 mins

Cast

Zoe: Jennifer Lopez
Stan: Alex O'Loughlin
Mona: Michaela Watkins
Clive: Eric Christian Olsen
Daphne: Noureen DeWulf
Playground Dad: Anthony Anderson

Review


One thing is for sure, I canNOT relate to this movie and I don't know anyone who can. The whole scenario is quite bizarre and makes you question its realistic merit. Anyway, if you're into romantic comedies check out The Back-up Plan. The 2-legged dog is cute, of course, and Cesar Millan makes an appearance which is awesome. The characters react predictably but it has its chuckles and cutesy moments.           

Favorite Quote
Zoe: I'm pregnant
Stan: I'm pretty sure it doesn't happen that fast.

Clash of the Titans (2010)

Release Date:

April 2, 2010

Director: Louis Leterrier
Writer(s): Travis Beacham, Phil Hay (screenplay)
Genre: Action, Adventure
Language: English
Runtime: 106 mins

Cast

Perseus: Sam Worthington
Zeus: Liam Neeson
Hades: Ralph Fiennes
Calibos/ Acrisius: Jason Flemyng
Io: Gemma Arterton
Andromeda: Alexa Davalos

Review


Clash of the Titans was built on sand and as all things constructed on faulty ground it crumbles. This film attempts to be carried simply by the vastness of its production and nothing more. The largeness of it is pleasing to the eye but this is overshadowed by the boring story line. There is absolutely no character development, while the plot is weak. It attempts to pay homage to the original film but all this does is make me wish that was the version being watched and not this technologically advanced coconut. The original Clash of the Titans (1981) triumphs over this remake.           

Favorite Quote
Zeus: Release the Kraken!