Reviews
Act of Valor, Incredibly Courageous
They’re not actors, directors Mike McCoy and Scott Waugh did not want them to be. The main characters in the movie Act of Valor are real Navy SEALs and they perform like one of the best freedom fighter units that the United States could ever produce. The film does more than entertain; it gives Americans a chance to see what the armed forces are doing to protect their freedom up close and personal.
Wanderlust, a Wacky Comedy
With not a lot of wacky romance films in theaters Wanderlust may be the right ticket for you and your date. Not the sharpest knife in the drawer, but it’s still passable, especially if you aren’t critical of stories that are a bit goofier than the ordinary. The script gets obsessive in a brazen kind of way with some scenes even kicking it up a notch.
The Son of No One, A Thriller on DVD
Now out on DVD/Blu-ray a gut wrenching film called The Son of No One starring Channing Tatum, Al Pacino and up and coming star Jake Cherry. The movie takes on a different look than when it was released in the movie theatre and that’s for the better. Being on DVD has it’s advantages in that I was able to switch on the subtitles during the more aggressive parts to catch all the dialog and rewinding helps to keep the many characters in order.
This Means War, Action in Your Romance
It’s a lot of fun, but This Means War spins out of control at times and the romance gets sidetracked for some awesome spy thrills. I like the acting by the trio of leads and directing by McG isn’t too bad either. If you are woman looking for a romantic night for Valentines Day, however, your date better be a macho man.
Thin Ice, A Slippery Plot
It seems like ages since a movie featuring a good cunning tale unraveled on the big screen and I’m happy to say Thin Ice fits the bill. A smartly written well-acted story with so many twists and turns I found myself wondering, “How did I not see that coming”? It’s a deceiving, manipulative and funny film played out in a quick tempo that kept me spellbound throughout.
La Rafle “The Roundup”, a Chilling Story
It’ not often enough that we can get reminded in film of some of the more dismal times from the past, especially those that show ‘man’s inhumanity to man.’ This happens to be the case of La Rafle (The Round-Up) a French film that captures a period in history covering the cruel extermination of a helpless people, including children in the 1941-45 France. The movie has a sorrowful tone that resonates throughout yet a must see to remind us that the world we live in is so fragile.
Safe House, an Action Thriller
If you like your movies with constant action from beginning to end, then go and check out Safe House, a thrill a minute. As a matter of fact, Ryan Reynolds has successfully crossed the line between comedy and drama with a performance like he has never delivered. If all of a sudden you get an epiphany on where the film’s going, not to worry, the predictability even has some enjoyable twists and turns.
Journey 2: The Mysterious Island, A Kid Flick
This action adventure aims for the 9 to 12 age group and nails it on the head. Fueled with wondrous scenes of a quest filled journey and combined with a LOT of 3D special effects, Journey 2: The Mysterious Island should do okay at the box-office. Having Josh Hutcherson and Vanessa Hudgens doesn’t hurt either, as they are both very popular with the Tweens and Teens.