365filmaday – The Film Chronicles

Wreck-It Ralph

Wreck-It Ralph, Family, 2012 Plot: A video-game villain is tired of playing the role of the bad guy, so he decides to try to prove that he deserves praise from his peers. Thoughts: I was excited to see this movie because of the “retro” lore and various eater eggs sprinkled throughout the movie (my favoriteContinue reading “Wreck-It Ralph”

Cloud Atlas

Cloud Atlas, Epic, 2012 Plot (taken from IMDB): An exploration of how the actions of individual lives impact one another in the past, present and future, as one soul is shaped from a killer into a hero, and an act of kindness ripples across centuries to inspire a revolution. Cloud Atlas was based on theContinue reading “Cloud Atlas”

Sabah/ The Cove

Sabah: A Love Story, Romantic, 2005Plot: A 40-year old Muslim woman falls in love with a non-Muslim and lives a double life to keep him and her family apart. Thoughts: This movie was designed to start a dialog between various beliefs and make an argument that we can all get along and be happy. It’s aContinue reading “Sabah/ The Cove”

The Bounty Hunter/ Valhalla Rising

The Bounty Hunter, 2010, Romantic Comedy, Plot: A divorced couple run into dangers as husband Milo (Gerard Butler) attempts to take his wife Nicole (Aniston) into custody for skipping bail. Thoughts: Aniston and Butler had decent screen chemistry and their banter wasn’t too unbelievable. Maybe it’s just me, but I still have a hard timeContinue reading “The Bounty Hunter/ Valhalla Rising”

Hero/ Exam

Hero, Action/ Drama, 2002Plot: The story of a brave warrior from the Qin dynasty gains access to the King after killing 3 of the largest threats to the King. Thoughts: I’ve seen this movie multiple times and every time is just as good, if not better, than the last. I really enjoy Jet Li asContinue reading “Hero/ Exam”

David Cross: Bigger & Blackerer/ Copacabana

David Cross: Bigger & Blackerer, 2010, ComedyPlot: Stand-up routine of actor, writer, and comedian David Cross. Thoughts: Relatively funny movie. Had its dry moments but it was solid. I loved Cross as Tobias on the show Arrested Development (the greatest show you’ve never heard of). His acting ability surpass his stand-up. 3.1/5Copacabana, Comedy, 1947 viewed: 1/24/2011Plot:Continue reading “David Cross: Bigger & Blackerer/ Copacabana”