Rated PG-13 for sequences of sci-fi action/violence
Peter Parker must contend with his greatest and most powerful enemy yet--Electro. Fighting between being himself or Spider-man, he realizes that being the hero is sometimes too great a price to pay to protect those he loves.
This was, hence the title, AMAZING! I loved it. Super well done from the acting to the visual effects. Even though the original ones still hold a special spot in my heart, these are a nice fresh reboot. There is so much more that I could say as far as everything that happens in this movie, but I don't want to get in too deep and spoil everything for those who haven't seen it yet.
Consensus: The Amazing Spider-Man 2 is simply amazing! Has phenomenal visual effects and an all-star cast to head it up. Has a good storyline to it as well. A must see!
5/5
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Monday, July 14, 2014
Sunday, July 13, 2014
Maleficent
Rated PG for fantasy action and violence, including frightening images
A vengeful fairy is driven to curse an infant princess, only to discover that the child may be the one person who can restore peace to their troubled land.
I thought this movie was very well made, had great acting and animation as well. It was a darker twist on the story; I love how they're doing that now with most of the fairy tale classics. Angelina Jolie as Maleficent was a wise choice; even though I've seen her in very little, I was very impressed with not only her acting skills as the title character, but just how she embodied her role and owned it. Alongside her, she had this lovable crow who was sometimes a man or whatever she deemed fit to turn him into at a moment's notice. And then there are the three little pixies who are beyond adorable and hilarious and have no clue about raising a baby. (Aurora/Sleeping Beauty) They are just too cute!
Consensus: Maleficent, the darker twist on the classic fairy tale, Sleeping Beauty, is a must see! It has amazing visuals, a few good laughs and you might find yourself touched as well.
5/5
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Friday, June 6, 2014
Pacific Rim
Rated PG-13 Sequences of intense sci-fi action and violence throughout, and brief language
When legions of monstrous alien creatures, known as Kaiju, started rising from the sea, a deadly war began. To combat them, humans devised massive robots called Jaegers as weapons. Controlled simultaneously by two pilots, even the Jaegers proved nearly defenseless against the Kaiju. Now on the verge of defeat, mankind must turn to a washed-up former pilot and an untested trainee teamed in a seemingly obsolete Jaeger. These unlikely heroes are the last hope against a mounting apocalypse.
This was quite good. Decently paced and well made. Doesn't deliver much in the romance department, but hey, I think this was a movie mostly meant for guys anyway. I only wish it had more of a backstory to it, but it seemed to be one of those movies that's mainly just in-your-face action. Pretty good, though.
Consensus: Armed with amazing visual effects, Pacific Rim delivers edge-of-your-seat action. Definitely one for the guys, but some girls may like it as well. Could have had a little more personal aspects with the main characters and some backstory with them. I'll give it a 4.5 out of 5.
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When legions of monstrous alien creatures, known as Kaiju, started rising from the sea, a deadly war began. To combat them, humans devised massive robots called Jaegers as weapons. Controlled simultaneously by two pilots, even the Jaegers proved nearly defenseless against the Kaiju. Now on the verge of defeat, mankind must turn to a washed-up former pilot and an untested trainee teamed in a seemingly obsolete Jaeger. These unlikely heroes are the last hope against a mounting apocalypse.
This was quite good. Decently paced and well made. Doesn't deliver much in the romance department, but hey, I think this was a movie mostly meant for guys anyway. I only wish it had more of a backstory to it, but it seemed to be one of those movies that's mainly just in-your-face action. Pretty good, though.
Consensus: Armed with amazing visual effects, Pacific Rim delivers edge-of-your-seat action. Definitely one for the guys, but some girls may like it as well. Could have had a little more personal aspects with the main characters and some backstory with them. I'll give it a 4.5 out of 5.
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Friday, March 7, 2014
The Lego Movie!
Rated PG for action and rude humor
This was one of the best animated movies I've ever seen, turning out to be way better than I had originally thought it would be! Super funny, and it even has Batman! A great film that the whole family is sure to enjoy, and has a really good message interwoven.
Consensus: Done in awesome animation, The Lego Movie is a hilariously chaotic blend of everything LEGO and has laugh-out-loud humor. A super fun movie that kids and adults alike are sure to love.
10/10
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This was one of the best animated movies I've ever seen, turning out to be way better than I had originally thought it would be! Super funny, and it even has Batman! A great film that the whole family is sure to enjoy, and has a really good message interwoven.
Consensus: Done in awesome animation, The Lego Movie is a hilariously chaotic blend of everything LEGO and has laugh-out-loud humor. A super fun movie that kids and adults alike are sure to love.
10/10
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The Hobbit ~ An Unexpected Journey
Okay, so, I realize that I never actually put out a review for this one. I know that most people, by now, have seen this and know what it's about, but nonetheless, here's my (late) review.
Rated PG-13 Extended sequences of intense fantasy action violence, and frightening images
The first in a trilogy of films based on the enduring masterpiece The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien, The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey follows title character Bilbo Baggins, who--along with the wizard Gandalf and 13 Dwarves, led by Thorin Oakenshield--is swept into an epic quest to reclaim the lost Dwarf kingdom of Erebor from the fearsome Dragon Smaug. Their journey will take them into the Wild, through treacherous lands inhabited by Goblins, Orcs and deadly Wargs, as well as a mysterious and sinister figure known only as the Necromancer. Along the path, the unassuming Bilbo Baggins not only discovers depths of ingenuity and courage that surprise himself, he also gains possession of a "precious" ring tied to the fate of all Middle-Earth in ways he cannot begin to imagine.
Well, needless to say, as I am a huge fan of the Lord of the Rings trilogy, it's no surprise that I loved this. I had read the book beforehand, and loved it. A true classic, and it was done amazingly well as a film. Full of adventure and a few laughs along the way, The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey is sure to entertain. Not recommended for younger viewers, as it does contain frightening images.
Consensus: The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey is everything that any Lord of the Rings fan will love. It has the unmistakable feel of the other films, stays true to the story and has amazing visual effects and a masterpiece of a score.
10/10
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Rated PG-13 Extended sequences of intense fantasy action violence, and frightening images
The first in a trilogy of films based on the enduring masterpiece The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien, The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey follows title character Bilbo Baggins, who--along with the wizard Gandalf and 13 Dwarves, led by Thorin Oakenshield--is swept into an epic quest to reclaim the lost Dwarf kingdom of Erebor from the fearsome Dragon Smaug. Their journey will take them into the Wild, through treacherous lands inhabited by Goblins, Orcs and deadly Wargs, as well as a mysterious and sinister figure known only as the Necromancer. Along the path, the unassuming Bilbo Baggins not only discovers depths of ingenuity and courage that surprise himself, he also gains possession of a "precious" ring tied to the fate of all Middle-Earth in ways he cannot begin to imagine.
Well, needless to say, as I am a huge fan of the Lord of the Rings trilogy, it's no surprise that I loved this. I had read the book beforehand, and loved it. A true classic, and it was done amazingly well as a film. Full of adventure and a few laughs along the way, The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey is sure to entertain. Not recommended for younger viewers, as it does contain frightening images.
Consensus: The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey is everything that any Lord of the Rings fan will love. It has the unmistakable feel of the other films, stays true to the story and has amazing visual effects and a masterpiece of a score.
10/10
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Monday, January 27, 2014
Review for Burning Sky
Burning Sky ~A novel of the American Frontier by Lori Benton
I remember the borders of our land, though I have been gone from them nearly half the moons of my life. But who there will remember me? What I have seen, what I have done, it has changed me.
Abducted by Mohawk Indians at fourteen and renamed Burning Sky, Willa Obenchain is driven to return to her family's New York frontier homestead after many years building a life with the People. At the boundary of her father's property, Willa discovers a wounded Scotsman lying in her path and she feels obliged to nurse his injuries. The two quickly find much has changed during her twelve-year absence--her childhood home is in disrepair, her missing parents are rumored to be Tories, and the young Richard Waring she once admired is now grown into a man twisted by the horrors of war and claiming ownership of the Obenchain land. When her Mohawk brother arrives and questions her place in the white world, the cultural divide blurs Willa's vision. Can she follow Tames-His-Horse back to the People now that she is no longer Burning Sky? And what about Neil MacGregor, the kind and loyal botanist who does not fit into her plan for a solitary life, yet is now helping her revive her farm? In the aftermath of the Revolutionary War, strong feelings against "savages" abound in the nearby village of Shiloh, leaving Willa's safety unsure. Willa is a woman caught between two worlds. As tensions rise, challenging her shielded heart, the woman called Burning Sky must find a new courage--the courage to again risk embracing the blessings the Almighty wants to bestow. Is she brave enough to love again?
As I only got through part of chapter eight, I cannot give a full account of this book. I found it interesting, however, it was a bit slow as the writer's style is a bit different than that of which I'm used to reading. It was well written though I have to say. I am sure that it gets even better the more that you read on.
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I received this book for free in exchange for my sincere review.
I remember the borders of our land, though I have been gone from them nearly half the moons of my life. But who there will remember me? What I have seen, what I have done, it has changed me.
Abducted by Mohawk Indians at fourteen and renamed Burning Sky, Willa Obenchain is driven to return to her family's New York frontier homestead after many years building a life with the People. At the boundary of her father's property, Willa discovers a wounded Scotsman lying in her path and she feels obliged to nurse his injuries. The two quickly find much has changed during her twelve-year absence--her childhood home is in disrepair, her missing parents are rumored to be Tories, and the young Richard Waring she once admired is now grown into a man twisted by the horrors of war and claiming ownership of the Obenchain land. When her Mohawk brother arrives and questions her place in the white world, the cultural divide blurs Willa's vision. Can she follow Tames-His-Horse back to the People now that she is no longer Burning Sky? And what about Neil MacGregor, the kind and loyal botanist who does not fit into her plan for a solitary life, yet is now helping her revive her farm? In the aftermath of the Revolutionary War, strong feelings against "savages" abound in the nearby village of Shiloh, leaving Willa's safety unsure. Willa is a woman caught between two worlds. As tensions rise, challenging her shielded heart, the woman called Burning Sky must find a new courage--the courage to again risk embracing the blessings the Almighty wants to bestow. Is she brave enough to love again?
As I only got through part of chapter eight, I cannot give a full account of this book. I found it interesting, however, it was a bit slow as the writer's style is a bit different than that of which I'm used to reading. It was well written though I have to say. I am sure that it gets even better the more that you read on.
Cheers!
I received this book for free in exchange for my sincere review.
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