This week was Super 8. I have been curious about this movie for awhile but it kept being pushed aside. This week we didn't seem to have a lot of choices so we finally decided to go. (And yes, I realize Harry Potter comes out this weekend and it's sort of a big deal. Since my sister's not a huge fan I'll be seeing it on Monday with my good friend Cory who is. I'm beyond excited to say the least. Look for a bonus review.)
Like I said, this movie peaked my interest from the start but I wasn't really sure if it would be too out there to really like. To be honest I liked it better than I thought I would. Just like Deb said it reminded me of Stand By Me right away but with a Sci Fi twist. It had a group of kids getting into trouble and dealing with things they probably shouldn't at their age. It reminded me a little bit of Goonies too. The Sci Fi aspect of the movie was okay but the part I liked so much about it was the humor. The boys were really funny and made me laugh out loud.
The main actor was played by Joel Courtney. He was really good. He had a sweet, sincere quality about him. Elle Fanning was good as well. I agree with Deb. You can tell acting runs in her family. I didn't recognize any of the other boys but they made the movie. It wouldn't have been funny without them. And I do like Kyle Chandler who played the dad.
This movie was definitely better than expected. It's nice when those come along.
To Sum it up: Good humor, really great characters and a surprising hit.
Saturday, July 16, 2011
Week 29: Super 8
"Super 8" was our Movie this week. I was a little reluctant to go to this movie because I am really not a science fiction type of gal, as I have said before. Tiff talked me into it though, ok..so when I say "talked me into it" I really mean she said.."I really want to see Super 8" and I responded, "OK"! Not too much convincing.
So this movie told a story of a group of young teen (14 year olds I would guess) friends who are in the process of making a homemade movie for a contest. While filming they happen across a train accident that holds a military secret. The movie then centers around how these kids eventually get in the middle and what they must do to get out.
I was sort of thrown back to the movie "Stand by Me". Although this movie will more than likely not be that iconic, it held a lot of similarities. I was most impressed with the abilities of these actors. Young kids amaze me in their abilities on film. I found myself laughing a lot, touched by innocent discovery and amazed at how the young actors can bring out emotions almost better than adults. I would assume, it has something to do with youth!
Some of the actors in this film included Joel Courtney, who looks to be just getting started in the movie industry, Elle Fanning, who through-out the whole film looked familiar but I couldn't figure out who she was...she was good! Guess it runs in the family. Kyle Chandler played the deputy/dad. I have always liked him..I most remember him from his days on T.V. in "Early Edition" and then in the mini-
series "Band of Brothers". The other kids in the movie included some new names, Riley Griffiths, Ryan Lee (super funny!),Gabriel Basso (looks like he has done a handful of films) and Zach Mills (also with some movies under his belt).
All these kids had great chemistry, and I believed they truely were a group of kids who lived together in a small town and knew eachother for years.
Overall, I have to say this one was super enjoyable. Even the Sci-Fi was ok, a little bit "E.T." and little bit "Stand by Me". See you next week for the big 30!
I will get the winner of the movie tickets posted later this weekend!
So this movie told a story of a group of young teen (14 year olds I would guess) friends who are in the process of making a homemade movie for a contest. While filming they happen across a train accident that holds a military secret. The movie then centers around how these kids eventually get in the middle and what they must do to get out.
I was sort of thrown back to the movie "Stand by Me". Although this movie will more than likely not be that iconic, it held a lot of similarities. I was most impressed with the abilities of these actors. Young kids amaze me in their abilities on film. I found myself laughing a lot, touched by innocent discovery and amazed at how the young actors can bring out emotions almost better than adults. I would assume, it has something to do with youth!
Some of the actors in this film included Joel Courtney, who looks to be just getting started in the movie industry, Elle Fanning, who through-out the whole film looked familiar but I couldn't figure out who she was...she was good! Guess it runs in the family. Kyle Chandler played the deputy/dad. I have always liked him..I most remember him from his days on T.V. in "Early Edition" and then in the mini-
series "Band of Brothers". The other kids in the movie included some new names, Riley Griffiths, Ryan Lee (super funny!),Gabriel Basso (looks like he has done a handful of films) and Zach Mills (also with some movies under his belt).
All these kids had great chemistry, and I believed they truely were a group of kids who lived together in a small town and knew eachother for years.
Overall, I have to say this one was super enjoyable. Even the Sci-Fi was ok, a little bit "E.T." and little bit "Stand by Me". See you next week for the big 30!
I will get the winner of the movie tickets posted later this weekend!
Thursday, July 14, 2011
Week 28: Monte Carlo
Last week, or for week 28...we saw Monte Carlo. This movie was one my daughter had been "DIEING" to see and couldn't wait one more minute. Generally it was a movie about young love..first love. The general premise was about three girls (two friends and a sister) who go on a trip to Paris, to celebrate Grace's, (played by Selena Gomez) high school graduation. While on the trip Grace comes across her "twin" and somewho ends up taking over that twin's life as a high class elites. There is love, confusion, lies..all the stuff a teen movie is made of.
The main girls, played by Selena Gomez, Katie Cassidy, and Leighton Meester did a great job. They played their parts together well. All three of the main male characters were good, played by Pierre Boulanger, Luke Bracey and Cory Montieth. I do enjoy the whole, young love type of movies, and this one was pretty entertaining. I would recommend it for young teens and pre-teens really, but who's to say we don't fall back into that time when we really get into a movie!
Overall pretty good, take your girls and they will be happy and you can pretend your 17 again! See you soon
The main girls, played by Selena Gomez, Katie Cassidy, and Leighton Meester did a great job. They played their parts together well. All three of the main male characters were good, played by Pierre Boulanger, Luke Bracey and Cory Montieth. I do enjoy the whole, young love type of movies, and this one was pretty entertaining. I would recommend it for young teens and pre-teens really, but who's to say we don't fall back into that time when we really get into a movie!
Overall pretty good, take your girls and they will be happy and you can pretend your 17 again! See you soon
Wednesday, July 13, 2011
Week 28: Monte Carlo
Sorry about the late post this week. Vacation will do that to you. We saw Monte Carlo for Week 28. We saw this mainly because of my niece. She was really excited about this movie.
This was sort of your classic teeny bopper movie that's really meant for girls ages 8-16. But since I was a girl of this age once it worked. Selena Gomez was the main actor in this movie. She played a girl who takes a trip to Paris as a graduation present to herself. While there she gets mistaken for a British socialite and takes over her life for a week. Of course, she meets this guy who thinks she's the other girl and falls in love and then has to explain later why she lied about it. Her sides kicks are played by Kate Cassidy (who I didn't recognize) and Leighton Meester. Both good in their roles.
Pretty classic really. I feel like this type of movie has been made a million times but with slight variations. But to be honest with you I still liked it. It was fun and carefree and simple. Makes you want to be a teenager again with no cares in the world. And let me say my niece was beside herself with joy after the movie was over. I guess I remember liking movies that much when I was young. My mom would go with me and say it was cute. I would get so mad at her for using that term. Cute was for little girls. Now I know how she feels. I would probably say it was cute. Oh the circle of life.
To Sum it up: Great scenery, fun plot and just plain cute.
Oh and don't forget to enter our giveaway. We'll be announcing the winners soon!
This was sort of your classic teeny bopper movie that's really meant for girls ages 8-16. But since I was a girl of this age once it worked. Selena Gomez was the main actor in this movie. She played a girl who takes a trip to Paris as a graduation present to herself. While there she gets mistaken for a British socialite and takes over her life for a week. Of course, she meets this guy who thinks she's the other girl and falls in love and then has to explain later why she lied about it. Her sides kicks are played by Kate Cassidy (who I didn't recognize) and Leighton Meester. Both good in their roles.
Pretty classic really. I feel like this type of movie has been made a million times but with slight variations. But to be honest with you I still liked it. It was fun and carefree and simple. Makes you want to be a teenager again with no cares in the world. And let me say my niece was beside herself with joy after the movie was over. I guess I remember liking movies that much when I was young. My mom would go with me and say it was cute. I would get so mad at her for using that term. Cute was for little girls. Now I know how she feels. I would probably say it was cute. Oh the circle of life.
To Sum it up: Great scenery, fun plot and just plain cute.
Oh and don't forget to enter our giveaway. We'll be announcing the winners soon!
Saturday, July 2, 2011
GIVEAWAY TIME!!! MOVIE TICKETS!!
Okay, it's been a while, but I decided it's give away time again. It seems the best thing for a movie blog giveaway always comes back around to movie tickets. So, because I can't come up with anything more creative, I will go with movie tickets again.
Okay, for this giveaway we are going to introduce something called the Bechdel Test. Tiff was sent this from a friend's mother, and I liked the idea. The test basically helps to determine the representation of woman in film. In order for a movie to pass the test you must be able to answer yes to the three following questions. 1.) Does the movie has 2 woman characters and do they have names? 2.) Do the woman talk to each other? 3.) Do they talk to eachother about something other than men....It's suprising how many don't pass this test.
Because the movie "The Help" is due to come out soon, I thought this would be a great time to post this and set it up for a give away. We have read the books, and know the movie will pass the Bechdel Test...but we want to know if you have seen some movies that do as well.
So....to enter the give away, post a comment with a movie that passes this test...the trick, for each movie you post you get an entry, but the movie has to be one no one else has posted yet...(so "the Help" is out!)
We will keep this open for a week or so, pass the word around, you don't have to be a follower to enter, but if you are...extra entry!!
Let's hear those movies!
Okay, for this giveaway we are going to introduce something called the Bechdel Test. Tiff was sent this from a friend's mother, and I liked the idea. The test basically helps to determine the representation of woman in film. In order for a movie to pass the test you must be able to answer yes to the three following questions. 1.) Does the movie has 2 woman characters and do they have names? 2.) Do the woman talk to each other? 3.) Do they talk to eachother about something other than men....It's suprising how many don't pass this test.
Because the movie "The Help" is due to come out soon, I thought this would be a great time to post this and set it up for a give away. We have read the books, and know the movie will pass the Bechdel Test...but we want to know if you have seen some movies that do as well.
So....to enter the give away, post a comment with a movie that passes this test...the trick, for each movie you post you get an entry, but the movie has to be one no one else has posted yet...(so "the Help" is out!)
We will keep this open for a week or so, pass the word around, you don't have to be a follower to enter, but if you are...extra entry!!
Let's hear those movies!
Week 27: Midnight in Paris
Well, we went a little different this week. We were headed to one movie and ended up at "Midnight in Paris". We were on our way to a different movie, and on a last minute whim I took a look at the cast/crew of this one, noticed Woody Allen directed/produced it (which I don't like Woody Allen's style) but decided the main actors were people and liked and maybe would branch out a bit.
The movie takes place in Paris, today, however, at midnight the main character, a up and coming writer, played by Owen Wilson...goes back in time to his Paris 1920's. He feels that life in the 20's in Paris is where all the best literature, writing and art happens. He is engaged to a high class, snotty woman, played by Rachel McAdams, who is stifling his dreams and finds refuge in the traveling to the past. More importantly he keeps running into all the great artists of that era. So, Okay, I am bad at history and especially when you add the arts, so although I knew the names, didn't necessarily catch all the humor. (I am guessing...since, I didn't know)
The movie was sort of quirky. Like most Woody Allen films I have seen, I wasn't impressed with the development of characters/relationships. They seem sort of weird and unsettling to me, however, due to the quirkiness of this movie, the relationships short of fell into place as necessary.
I need to mention as well, that the supporting actors in this film actually allowed me to enjoy it more. Owen Wilson and Rachel McAdams were good, but the trueness of the other characters were better.
Overall, the movie was....charming.
See you next week!
The movie takes place in Paris, today, however, at midnight the main character, a up and coming writer, played by Owen Wilson...goes back in time to his Paris 1920's. He feels that life in the 20's in Paris is where all the best literature, writing and art happens. He is engaged to a high class, snotty woman, played by Rachel McAdams, who is stifling his dreams and finds refuge in the traveling to the past. More importantly he keeps running into all the great artists of that era. So, Okay, I am bad at history and especially when you add the arts, so although I knew the names, didn't necessarily catch all the humor. (I am guessing...since, I didn't know)
The movie was sort of quirky. Like most Woody Allen films I have seen, I wasn't impressed with the development of characters/relationships. They seem sort of weird and unsettling to me, however, due to the quirkiness of this movie, the relationships short of fell into place as necessary.
I need to mention as well, that the supporting actors in this film actually allowed me to enjoy it more. Owen Wilson and Rachel McAdams were good, but the trueness of the other characters were better.
Overall, the movie was....charming.
See you next week!
Week 27: Midnight in Paris
It's July. Halfway through the year. That means we've hit the halfway mark with our quest to see a movie a week. And not one week missed yet. Awesome.
This week we picked Midnight in Paris at the last minute. We were going to see Super 8 but in a disorganized turn of events we ended up seeing this one instead. (I know what you're thinking. The Sacry sister's disorganized? Never. But alas it does happen on rare occasions.)
I had a little bit of an idea what this movie was about. I didn't realize it was a Woody Allen film and didn't remember that it premiered at the 2011 Cannes Film Festival. So that gives you a little idea of what kind of a movie it was. I was slightly prepared for this type of movie. Not sure if Deb was.
This movie had Owen Wilson and Rachel McAdams. I like them both and I liked them both in this movie. This was sort of a quirky movie but I think it fit Owen Wilson's sense of humor well. It wasn't laugh out loud funny but funny in a more subtle way. I liked it. Rachel McAdams played a spoiled, slightly self centered, rich American. It's not her general role but I think it fit too.
One thing this movie made me realize is that I am not good with art and literature history. I felt like there were so many inside jokes about famous writers or artists that I just didn't get because I didn't know who they were. Makes you feel a little dumb. But I still enjoyed it nonetheless. I would say this movie was a refreshing change of pace for me.
To Sum it up: Interesting concept, a touch of humor and a nice departure from mainstream movies.
This week we picked Midnight in Paris at the last minute. We were going to see Super 8 but in a disorganized turn of events we ended up seeing this one instead. (I know what you're thinking. The Sacry sister's disorganized? Never. But alas it does happen on rare occasions.)
I had a little bit of an idea what this movie was about. I didn't realize it was a Woody Allen film and didn't remember that it premiered at the 2011 Cannes Film Festival. So that gives you a little idea of what kind of a movie it was. I was slightly prepared for this type of movie. Not sure if Deb was.
This movie had Owen Wilson and Rachel McAdams. I like them both and I liked them both in this movie. This was sort of a quirky movie but I think it fit Owen Wilson's sense of humor well. It wasn't laugh out loud funny but funny in a more subtle way. I liked it. Rachel McAdams played a spoiled, slightly self centered, rich American. It's not her general role but I think it fit too.
One thing this movie made me realize is that I am not good with art and literature history. I felt like there were so many inside jokes about famous writers or artists that I just didn't get because I didn't know who they were. Makes you feel a little dumb. But I still enjoyed it nonetheless. I would say this movie was a refreshing change of pace for me.
To Sum it up: Interesting concept, a touch of humor and a nice departure from mainstream movies.
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