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Battleship (2012)
Release Date: May 18, 2012

Director: Peter Berg
Writer: Erich Hoeber, Jon Hoeber (screenplay)

 
Cast
Alex Hopper: Taylor Kitsch
Nagata: Tadanobu Asano
(rumored): Jesse Plemons
(unknown role): Rihanna


Battleship movie... I really don't know what to say about this. Will it be an action packed comedy? You know they are obligated to say "You sunk my battleship" at least once! Unfortunately there is no teaser trailer out as yet but my eyes will be peeled because I'm pretty sure this will be hilarious. In the mean time, use your imagination.    

Inception (2010)

Release Date:

July 16, 2010

Director: Christopher Nolan
Writer(s): Christopher Nolan
Genre: Drama, Mystery
Language: English
Runtime: 148 mins

Cast

Cobb: Leonardo DiCaprio
Arthur: Joseph Gordon-Levitt
Ariadne: Ellen Page
Saito: Ken Watanabe
Mal: Marion Cotillard
Eames: Tom Hardy

Review


Simply, mind-blowing! Christopher Nolan has proven himself time and time again to be one of the greatest writers and directors of our time. If you so desire, I challenge you to watch this film and find something you don't like. "Inception" is like your favorite parfait; individually, each layer is great but a mouthful of all combined is an orgasmic experience like non-other. Casting could not have been better, production value was on point, special effects was breathtaking, musicality was flawlessly matched, and the complex nature of the plot was stimulating. Excellence across the board. Action packed through and through with character depth intertwined perfectly. Be prepared for your emotions to go on one wicked roller-coaster ride.                  

Favorite Quote
Saito: I bought the airline. It seemed neater.

Despicable Me (2010)

Release Date:

July 9, 2010

Director: Pierre Coffin, Chris Renaud
Writer(s): Ken Daurio
Genre: Animation, Comedy
Language: English
Runtime: 95 mins

Cast

Gru (voice): Steve Carell
Vector (voice): Jason Segel
Dr. Nefario (voice):Russell Brand
Margo (voice): Miranda Crosgrove
Edith (voice): Dana Gaier
Agnes (voice): Elsie Fisher

Review


In "Despicable Me" the world's greatest villain met his greatest challenge, three orphan girls. This movie is a very pleasant viewing experience. A simple concept which focuses on the relationship and the emotions the characters faced, freckled with clever jokes and  a small army of hilarious minions. Buried under the animated "cutesiness" there was some hidden humor for grown ups to enjoy. This is a fun filled movie for both parents and kids.                 

Favorite Quote
Gru: [reading to the girls from pop-up book] "Three little kittens started to yawn.."
Agnes: Now make them drink the milk
Gru: Wow, this is garbage! You actually like this?

The Last Airbender (2010)

Release Date:

July 1, 2010

Director: M. Night Shyamalan
Writer(s): M. Night Shyamalan
Genre: Action, Adventure
Language: English
Runtime: 103 mins

Cast

Aang: Noah Ringer
Prince Zuko: Dav Patel
Katara: Nicola Peltz
Sokka: Jackson Rathbone
Uncle Iroh: Shaun Toub
Commander Zhao: Aasif Mandvi
Fire Lord Ozai: Cliff Curtis

Review


Although we (Avatar: The Last Airbender fans) were doubtful, M Night Shyamalan proved the unimaginable with this film. He proved that not only is it possible for him to create films with massive potential and completely bomb the conclusions, but that he is capable of taking a critically acclaimed TV-series, with a cult following, and transform it into one of the worst films of the decade. M Night Shyamalan essentially took a priceless gem and turned it into sewage. This pompous asshole thought he could improve on the appeal of The Last Airbender by not only changing the pronunciation of some of the characters names but by changing abilities as well. As we all know by now the film took slack for its choice of characters. It seemed there was an attempt to create a "multicultural" film turned out to be the multicultural "good guys" against the evil Middle Eastern/Indians. M Night Shyamalan is either a complete idiot or is one racist bastard, or both. The 3D is the worst I have seen in any film this year thus far. It was an afterthought and the production value reiterated the fact. The acting, dialogue, character chemistry, and fight choreography were worse than a Junior High drama production. The best actors in the film would have to be Apa and Momo, and they barely played any part in the film. Apa was more of a mode of transportation while Momo was, "living" decoration. The plot, which was essentially already provided from the tv-series was botched into a non-fluid pile of garbage. Those who have seen the series could barely piece together the haphazard jumps from scene to scene not to mention the poor viewers who have never been introduced to it prior to this awful experience. The special effects were good (minus 3D). In short, M. Night Shyamalan's The Last Airbender (2010) should be destroyed and the so-called producer/director/writer or whatever he claims to be should never work in the film industry again. The End. 

Favorite Quote
Uncle Iroh: It was not by chance that for generations people have been searching for him, and now you have found him. Your destinies are tied, Zuko.

Grown Ups (2010)

Release Date:

June 25, 2010

Director: Dennis Dugan
Writer(s): Adam Sandler, Fred Wolf
Genre: Comedy
Language: English
Runtime: 102 mins

Cast

Lenny Feder: Adam Sandler
Eric Lamonsoff: Kevin James
Kurt McKenzie: Chris Rock
Marcus Higgins: David Spade
Rob Hilliard: Rob Schneider
Roxanne Chase-Feder: Salma Hayek

Review


Grown Ups is simple comedy for a lazy day. Five high school friends' basketball coach passes which leads them to meet up for a Fourth of July reunion. This movie is one of those "you had to have been there moments". Through out the movie they are doing simple things with simple reactions, but its during these things that the the comedy blossoms. Grown Ups is a bit random and there isn't really a climax to speak of. None the less, the audience will be tickled by watching the interaction and chemistry among these guys.              

Favorite Quote
Deanne McKenzie: How about I take you out for a date night every Thursday?
Kurt McKenzie: Well, Thursday  night is Grey's Anatomy, but any other night would be great.