Topic: Movie Reviews!
Ok I'm back with a new collection of movies that you should/shouldn't see!
Slumdog Millionaire
(Drama, In theatres)
"The story of Jamal Malik, an 18 year-old orphan from the slums of Mumbai, who is about to experience the biggest day of his life. With the whole nation watching, he is just one question away from winning a staggering 20 million rupees on India's "Who Wants To Be A Millionaire?" But when the show breaks for the night, police arrest him on suspicion of cheating; how could a street kid know so much?"
I was pleasantly surprised about this movie. I didn't really care to see it, nor did I really understand what it was about or how it could even be worth an academy award nomination but I was mistaken. This movie was one of the better movies I've seen in a while. It's not your typical cliche story with empty characters. It actually was a pretty good story. Especially for an independent film. I don't really wanna go into detail about the movie but I think anyone who has some time on their hands should check it out. It's a really good movie.
5 out of 5 stars easily
Role Models
(Comedy, on DVD)
"Danny and Wheeler are two salesmen who trash a company truck on an energy drink-fueled bender. Upon their arrest, the court gives them a choice: do hard time or spend 150 service hours with a mentorship program. After one day with the kids, however, jail doesn't look half bad."
I saw this one yesterday and it was a lot funnier than I thought it'd be. If I had to compare it with something, I'd say it was around the same level as superbad with superbad having the edge. It's a very fun movie if you like crazy random stuff and lots and lots of profanity. LOTS of profanity lol
3 out of 5 stars
Changeling
(Drama, on DVD)
"A mother prays for the return of her kidnapped son. When her prayers are answered, however, she begins to suspect the boy who comes back is not her child. Inspired by true events that took place in Los Angeles in the 1920s"
I saw this movie for the hell of it and I have to say that I was disappointed. I mean...it was a good story and plot. Well...it was a true story and plot lol But I think Angelina Jolie's acting in the movie was overrated and that she probably should not have been up for an academy award. It's an easy movie to put your attention into due to the fact that it has you wondering wtf is going to happen next. But as the story got better, Jolie's role became lamer and lamer. Like...I can't believe this woman was so weak and such a pushover. Perhaps I'm being biased but it's just not the best drama that I've ever seen. It's a decent chick flick I guess. Very sad and emotional story. I got teary eyed at the end that's for sure but angelina should probably stick to familiar roles.
3 1/2 out of 5 stars.
Max Payne
(Action, on DVD)
"Max Payne is a maverick cop--a mythic anti-hero--determined to track down those responsible for the brutal murders of his family and partner. Hell-bent on revenge, his obsessive investigation takes him on a nightmare journey into a dark underworld"
I didn't even finish the movie so it's quite possible that the ending of the movie was insanely spectacular and incredible that it completely overshadows the beginning and middle which sucked. This movie is more proof that 9/10 movies that are based on games suck.
1 out of 5 stars
That's all for now, more to come soon