Bad Teacher, 2011, ComedyPlot: A teacher goes through a semi-midlife crisis and begins to date one of her coworkers. Thoughts: Jason Segel really saved this movie with his comedic timing. JT really just needs to stick to singing because I have yet to be impressed by his thespian skills. The story was paced pretty well,Continue reading “Bad Teacher”
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Natural Born Killers
Natural Born Killers, 1994, Psycho-Drama (if that’s a genre)Plot: A psychotic couple travel along a highway, killing people for no good reason and are exploited by the mass media. Thoughts: This was a movie that could only come from Oliver Stone or Quentin Tarantino…and of course it did. Woody Harrelson continues to be one ofContinue reading “Natural Born Killers”
Mooz-Lum
Previously Reviewed at: http://365filmaday.blogspot.com/2011/09/mooz-lum.html
Fast 5
Fast Five, 2011, ActionPlot: Dominic makes a comeback to the world of illegal auto activity and he and his crew have to figure out how to stay out under the radar. Thoughts: This was the best the Fast and the Furious since the original, but please don’t get me wrong when I say that that’sContinue reading “Fast 5”
Monsters
Monsters, 2010, Sci-FiPlot: A woman and her guide make the trek from Mexico to America despite the dangerous giant aliens that loom in the Central American jungles. Thoughts: This movie felt shorter than it actually was but it was beautifully shot (by far Central America has the best landscapes for film). The special effects wereContinue reading “Monsters”
MST3K: Girl in Gold Boots
Girl in Gold Boots, 1968, DramaPlot: A girl goes for a life on the edge wanting to become a go-go dancer in the city. Thoughts: This movie was lame and that’s pretty much all I can say. The MST3K version was fantastic though. The story includes a character literally being inserted midway into a shot.Continue reading “MST3K: Girl in Gold Boots”
Old School
Old School, 2003, ComedyPlot: After being cheated on by his significant other, a man has a mid-life crisis and, along with his 2 best friends, founds a fraternity at a local University. Thoughts: Funny movie that gets better every time I watch it. It is what all of these romedies try to be these days,Continue reading “Old School”
MST3K: Touch of Satan
MST3K: Touch of Satan, originally released 1971, HorrorPlot: A man travels to a random town and ends up staying with a cursed family. Thoughts: The premise of this movie is part of the problem…everything else enhances said problem. The acting, dialogue, special effects, anything. I was creeped out by the old lady but more so byContinue reading “MST3K: Touch of Satan”
Pan’s Labyrinth
Pan’s Labyrinth, 2006, FantasyPlot: A young girl’s taken on a quest that has the ability to sway the momentum during the Spanish Civil War, but is her new life purely imagined? Thoughts: A phenomenal adventure, in my opinion. I really grew attached the various characters and the story was very well told visually. The juxtapositionContinue reading “Pan’s Labyrinth”
Tales from Earthsea
Tales from Earthsea, 2006, FamilyPlot: A kid investigates after people begin to see dragons around their area and meets someone who may be friend or foe. Thoughts: This was created by Miyazaki the son not the father; and, in so many words, it showed. The story was paced well and beautifully animated but it justContinue reading “Tales from Earthsea”