Napoleon Dynamite, Rob Schneider, and David Spade. Throw in some Jon Lovitz and ya got a pretty entertaining movie.
Out of the 3 nerds, Rob's the only one that has talent when it comes to baseball - the Spade and Napoleon can't even catch let alone hit the ball. They see some nerd kids getting picked on by the local little team and challenge for the field. they win and nerds old and young take notice at them sticking up for them against the bullies and jocks - lovitz is a now rich nerd who decides to hold a tournement for all the area little league teams to challenge the 3 adult nerds and the winner gets a brand new stadium.
it was entertaining - we all laughed lots.
Tuesday, May 23, 2006
Wednesday, March 22, 2006
V for Vendetta
It was very very good yet very political.
V (Hugo Weaving) is a terrorist in future england who runs around in black cape and robert fausk mask. On Nov the 5th he rescues Evey (Natalie Portman) right before he demolishes a well known british monument and the next day takes over the BNT (british network television) and declares for everyone to join him outside parliment on the next Nov 5th, to see parliment fall. The next year follows his relationship with Evey as well as the governments attempts to capture them and a detective trying to figure out who V is and why he is doing this.
There's a lot of Big Brother, WWII, and Count of Monte Cristo references and parallels as well. A lot of it foreshadows the possible results of the war on terror going on know as well.
It was also directed by the Wachowski Brothers, who did the Matrix Trilogy. If you like action, drama, or things getting blown up it's definately worth seeing.
V (Hugo Weaving) is a terrorist in future england who runs around in black cape and robert fausk mask. On Nov the 5th he rescues Evey (Natalie Portman) right before he demolishes a well known british monument and the next day takes over the BNT (british network television) and declares for everyone to join him outside parliment on the next Nov 5th, to see parliment fall. The next year follows his relationship with Evey as well as the governments attempts to capture them and a detective trying to figure out who V is and why he is doing this.
There's a lot of Big Brother, WWII, and Count of Monte Cristo references and parallels as well. A lot of it foreshadows the possible results of the war on terror going on know as well.
It was also directed by the Wachowski Brothers, who did the Matrix Trilogy. If you like action, drama, or things getting blown up it's definately worth seeing.
Eight Below
Paul Walker is the owner of a sleddog team in Anartica and guides those who come down to visit the south pole. During the last hike of the season a major storm appears and him and the visiting geologist barely make it back to the control center alive. Being told they'd come right back for his dogs, they rush em out to the main base, however the storm has picked up and there's no way for them to get back until next season.
Apparently it's based on a true story that actually happened 13 years ago, in which the 8 dogs were on their own for over 200 days before their owner could make it back down to them.
It reminded me of Homeward Bound, but with out the animal voiceovers with a mix of Cool Runnings or any other Disney movie that's based on a true story. It was sad too in some parts. Take the kids, you'll enjoy it somewhat.
Apparently it's based on a true story that actually happened 13 years ago, in which the 8 dogs were on their own for over 200 days before their owner could make it back down to them.
It reminded me of Homeward Bound, but with out the animal voiceovers with a mix of Cool Runnings or any other Disney movie that's based on a true story. It was sad too in some parts. Take the kids, you'll enjoy it somewhat.
Thursday, January 26, 2006
Hoodwinked
It starts out at the part where little red riding hood gets to grannys house and has a confrontation with the wolf. right as he's about to get her granny pops out of the closet, all tied up and a crazy woodsman comes crashing thru the window, axe in hand!
the rest is treated as a crime story - each of the characters tells their side of the story to the cops and theres also a bigger mystery - someone's been stealing all the forest goodie recipes and putting all the goodie makers in the forest out of business! the cops hope that maybe the goodie thief is in their midst.
My boyfriend was entertained cause of the fact that the guy that played Puddy in Seinfied and Kronch in Emperor's New Groove was the voice of the Wolf (Emperor's new grove is his one of his favorite movies).
Definately a kids movie, but had the same affect as Shrek did - slapstick comedy for kids, subtle humor and jokes that only adults would get. It was cute though. I'd recommend it, especially for those of ya with kids.
the rest is treated as a crime story - each of the characters tells their side of the story to the cops and theres also a bigger mystery - someone's been stealing all the forest goodie recipes and putting all the goodie makers in the forest out of business! the cops hope that maybe the goodie thief is in their midst.
My boyfriend was entertained cause of the fact that the guy that played Puddy in Seinfied and Kronch in Emperor's New Groove was the voice of the Wolf (Emperor's new grove is his one of his favorite movies).
Definately a kids movie, but had the same affect as Shrek did - slapstick comedy for kids, subtle humor and jokes that only adults would get. It was cute though. I'd recommend it, especially for those of ya with kids.
Sunday, December 18, 2005
King Kong
I have never seen the original, but from what I hear this remake was really really good. I liked it. It's sort of a long movie, but you didn't really notice. Acting wasn't too bad either however Jack Black should stick to funny movies. The giant bugs were really gross. They did a good job of capturing depression-era new york city too.
Worth seeing in the theaters!
Worth seeing in the theaters!
Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe
These books by CS Lewis were practically required reading at my private Christian school i went to and i remember watching the movies in class in 3rd grade as well as on PBS.
Much more big budget and the kids seemed to be more of the right ages in this one than portrayed in the original movies. The only thing we remember though was that there was more character developement between the white witch and edmund, as well as the other kids at the solider camp. Lots of symbolism in this movie too, however if ya read the books ya already knew that ;)
Definately one to take the kids to!
Much more big budget and the kids seemed to be more of the right ages in this one than portrayed in the original movies. The only thing we remember though was that there was more character developement between the white witch and edmund, as well as the other kids at the solider camp. Lots of symbolism in this movie too, however if ya read the books ya already knew that ;)
Definately one to take the kids to!
Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire
Much much darker than the others, apparently if ya didnt read the book it would have seemed to jump around and not make a whole lot of sense at some parts (someone said they skipped about 100-200 pages within the first 10 minutes). Apparently it's just supposed to get even darker as well. Oh and this one was pg13 because someone dies in it and there's some life and death violence towards the end as well.
Can't wait to see the next movie! I'd say it's ok for older kids, but not so much the lil ones =)
Can't wait to see the next movie! I'd say it's ok for older kids, but not so much the lil ones =)
Just Friends
This one starts Ryan Reynolds and Amy Smart.
Brief summary:
Growing up they were the best of friends, however in high school she became the hot tease all the guys wanted while he became the fat chubby kid, they still remained friends, however he had always hoped for more. After an incident at a post graduation party Ryan's character takes off for LA to change his life and make a name for himself. He ends up doing PR stuff for one of the biggest CEOs in music and his latest project is getting a hot young ashlee simpson/britney spears type wannabe to sign with their record label. On their way to Paris they have a freak plane accident and whadya know, he's in his hometown which he hasnt visited in over 10 years. He runs into old friends, sees that Amy's character is still single and decides he's going to try to get with her... yet he's gotta keep occupied his lil singing starlet who wont leave him alone.
It was pretty funny, however the entire movie kept reminding me of another movie ive seen not too long ago... it's good for a christmas laugh though, since it takes place over christmas and the up and coming pop star is a total stab at ashlee simpson which was quite amusing as well. I'd say it's worth a matinee or a dollar movie watch if you're bored and want a good laugh.
Brief summary:
Growing up they were the best of friends, however in high school she became the hot tease all the guys wanted while he became the fat chubby kid, they still remained friends, however he had always hoped for more. After an incident at a post graduation party Ryan's character takes off for LA to change his life and make a name for himself. He ends up doing PR stuff for one of the biggest CEOs in music and his latest project is getting a hot young ashlee simpson/britney spears type wannabe to sign with their record label. On their way to Paris they have a freak plane accident and whadya know, he's in his hometown which he hasnt visited in over 10 years. He runs into old friends, sees that Amy's character is still single and decides he's going to try to get with her... yet he's gotta keep occupied his lil singing starlet who wont leave him alone.
It was pretty funny, however the entire movie kept reminding me of another movie ive seen not too long ago... it's good for a christmas laugh though, since it takes place over christmas and the up and coming pop star is a total stab at ashlee simpson which was quite amusing as well. I'd say it's worth a matinee or a dollar movie watch if you're bored and want a good laugh.
Tuesday, November 15, 2005
Saw II
so considering this sequel was announced the week after the first one came out and i heard they filmed it in 8 days on only 3 sets, it's not bad...
i liked the first one better, however this one also kept ya guessing til the end.
Donnie Wahlberg (remember him from new kids on the block? he was also in the sixth sense and dreamcatcher) takes the places Carey Elwes as a father and also take's Danny Glover's place as being a detective. and this time, instead of having a dirty old bathroom, the victims are placed in a rundown house and rather than having just the 2, there's 8 people.
it's worth seeing if you liked the first one or if you like movies like se7en - pretty much the same amount of gore... however, with the way they ended it you can definately tell they are riding this franchise as far as it will go... even long after the original Jigsaw is out of the picture... so dont be too surprised for a Saw III next year.
i liked the first one better, however this one also kept ya guessing til the end.
Donnie Wahlberg (remember him from new kids on the block? he was also in the sixth sense and dreamcatcher) takes the places Carey Elwes as a father and also take's Danny Glover's place as being a detective. and this time, instead of having a dirty old bathroom, the victims are placed in a rundown house and rather than having just the 2, there's 8 people.
it's worth seeing if you liked the first one or if you like movies like se7en - pretty much the same amount of gore... however, with the way they ended it you can definately tell they are riding this franchise as far as it will go... even long after the original Jigsaw is out of the picture... so dont be too surprised for a Saw III next year.
Thursday, September 22, 2005
Just Like Heaven
a total chick flick, but it was cute - i liked this one much better than Must Love Dogs - it wasnt nearly as corner as that one was, lol... and Mark Ruffalo's pretty cute too. Jon Heder (aka Napoleon Dynamite) and Donal Logue (he's on those VH1 flashback shows) costar with Ruffalo and Reese Witherspoon.
a good romantic comedy =)
a good romantic comedy =)
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