Jack Ryan: Shadow Recruit
Genre: Action, Drama
Main Players: Chris Pine, Keira Knightley, Kevin Costner, Kenneth Branagh,
General Gist: A young Marine is recruited to become a covert CIA analyst and uncovers a Russian plot to crash the U.S. economy.
Deb's Take:
First off WOW! What a great movie to see in the IMAX. I don't usually care if I see a movie in the IMAX theatre or not, but this is a great one to spend the extra couple bucks if you like a good thrill ride.
I will start by saying that movies that address the stock market, economy, international conspiracy, ect, always sort of make me feel ignorant. I am trying to do better at understanding worldly economics, how the stock market works and how the government comes into play. I am getting smarter, but still have a long way to go. This movie was all about terrorists, economy and the stock market. I think I actually had all the logistics figured out in this one. (Go Deb!) Because of my understanding the movie was much more enjoyable. It wasn't rocket science, but I'm still happy.
Ok, as far as the movie itself. I had forgotten how much I like Kevin Costner. He is such a cool actor. I like his calm, cool, collected nature that so many of his characters portray. He sort of seems that way in real life too. He did an excellent job in this movie, and, as usual, he was his calm, cool self. Chris Pine is an actor I often forget about until I stumble across one of his movies. He has the young boy charm, but the movie lover's face. What I liked most about his work in this movie, was the ability to capture the emotions of his character. He had some really badass chase scenes and stunts. He did such a great job. Kenneth Branagh plays an amazing bad guy. I would turn and run if I ever crossed his path in real life.
The story line was engaging and the action was non stop. There wasn't a point in this movie that I wasn't totally sucked in. A great date night movie! Thanks Leslie and Brian for joining us on this one!!
Deb's Rate: Opening Night
Tiff's Take:
I'll admit that action movies aren't my all time favorite types of movies but I always enjoy them. I really enjoyed this one. As Deb said, it was fantastic in IMAX. Definitely worth the extra cost to see it that way.
This was fast paced and kept you tensed up throughout the whole thing. That's a sure sign of a good action movie. What I liked about this one was that it didn't spend a lot of time setting things up. It got right to the point and just started right in. It wasn't unnecessarily lengthy. Another thing I liked about it was the fact that it wasn't super confusing. I knew who was bad, who was good, what the problem was and how they were going to fix it. I often enjoy these movies but I usually leave them not really sure what happened. So, good writing I guess.
I had no idea until after the fact that Jack Ryan is a character in other movies/books. So can't really compare how Chris Pine was versus Alec Baldwin or Harrison Ford or whoever else played Jack Ryan but I'll say he did pretty darn good in my opinion. They all did. I literally loved everyone in their roles. Well done!
Tiff's Rate: Definitely a strong Friday Night.
Preview: Looks like another pre-screening for us. "Labor Day" with Kate Winslet and Josh Brolin coming next week.
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Wednesday, December 26, 2012
2012: Week 49: Rise of the Guardians
Rise of the Guardians
Genre: Animation, Adventure
Main Players: Voices of Chris Pine, Alec Baldwin, Jude Law, Isla Fisher, Hugh Jackman
General Gist: The immortal guardians (Jack Frost, Easter Bunny, Tooth Fairy, Sandman, and Santa) try to protect all the children against the evil spirit Pitch.
Tiff's Take:
We decided to treat the kids to a movie for week 49. My kids wanted to see this and it looked interesting to me so why not. And I did enjoy it but I wouldn't say it was anything spectacular. I've seen a lot better animated movies but I've also seen a lot worse.
It was an interesting concept and I liked all the characters. All the great voices helped too. But I'll admit it hasn't left a lasting impression since I've seen it a few weeks ago. My kids? My 7 year old seemed to enjoy it and my 4 year old was only mildly distracted at times. Pretty good for a kids movie I'd say.
Tiff's Rate: Matinee
Deb's Take: I like animated movies when they have a lot of humor for the adults, at least they are my favorite. This movie didn't have a lot of "hidden" adult moments. However, the story was a good concept, and I liked that they combined a group of guardians together that weren't just your traditional characters, (ie: Jack Frost and Tooth Fairy) The movie kept the kids' interest (mine are 9 and 12) and I think the story was laid out well. My kids both said they liked it "a lot" (vs a little). It was good, clean, kid fun!
Deb's Rate: Matinee
Preview: A few reviews in the que. Only a couple weeks behind. Whew!
Genre: Animation, Adventure
Main Players: Voices of Chris Pine, Alec Baldwin, Jude Law, Isla Fisher, Hugh Jackman
General Gist: The immortal guardians (Jack Frost, Easter Bunny, Tooth Fairy, Sandman, and Santa) try to protect all the children against the evil spirit Pitch.
Tiff's Take:
We decided to treat the kids to a movie for week 49. My kids wanted to see this and it looked interesting to me so why not. And I did enjoy it but I wouldn't say it was anything spectacular. I've seen a lot better animated movies but I've also seen a lot worse.
It was an interesting concept and I liked all the characters. All the great voices helped too. But I'll admit it hasn't left a lasting impression since I've seen it a few weeks ago. My kids? My 7 year old seemed to enjoy it and my 4 year old was only mildly distracted at times. Pretty good for a kids movie I'd say.
Tiff's Rate: Matinee
Deb's Take: I like animated movies when they have a lot of humor for the adults, at least they are my favorite. This movie didn't have a lot of "hidden" adult moments. However, the story was a good concept, and I liked that they combined a group of guardians together that weren't just your traditional characters, (ie: Jack Frost and Tooth Fairy) The movie kept the kids' interest (mine are 9 and 12) and I think the story was laid out well. My kids both said they liked it "a lot" (vs a little). It was good, clean, kid fun!
Deb's Rate: Matinee
Preview: A few reviews in the que. Only a couple weeks behind. Whew!
Sunday, July 8, 2012
2012: Week 27: People Like Us
People Like Us
Genre: Drama,
Preview: The sisters reunite after 3 weeks of vacation!
Genre: Drama,
Main Players: Chris Pine, Elizabeth Banks, Michael Hall D'Addaro, Michelle Pfeiffer
General Gist: While settling his father's estate young man learns of a family secret and works to come to terms.
Deb's Take: Tiff is on vacation so I am riding solo for the review this week. Well, not exactly solo, my husband picked the movie this week so I went with him.
The best way I can describe this movie is to say it is a different kind of love story. You know I love a good love story. While generally it’s the whole romance that captivates me, I have to say, just a good old story about emotions, love, and relationships hits the spot too. This movie wasn’t intense, or edge of your seat, it was just emotionally touching. I feel like the actors were perfect in their roles. Chris Pine did a great job, Elizabeth Banks never really disappoints and Michelle Pfeiffer fit her character well. Michael Hall D’Addaro did well for a young kid too! I guess I can’t say this movie was by any means exceptional, outstanding or over the top amazing, really….I just really enjoyed it. I liked the message, the story line and the way it all played out. Good choice dear husband…good choice.
Deb's Rate: Friday night
General Gist: While settling his father's estate young man learns of a family secret and works to come to terms.
Deb's Take: Tiff is on vacation so I am riding solo for the review this week. Well, not exactly solo, my husband picked the movie this week so I went with him.
The best way I can describe this movie is to say it is a different kind of love story. You know I love a good love story. While generally it’s the whole romance that captivates me, I have to say, just a good old story about emotions, love, and relationships hits the spot too. This movie wasn’t intense, or edge of your seat, it was just emotionally touching. I feel like the actors were perfect in their roles. Chris Pine did a great job, Elizabeth Banks never really disappoints and Michelle Pfeiffer fit her character well. Michael Hall D’Addaro did well for a young kid too! I guess I can’t say this movie was by any means exceptional, outstanding or over the top amazing, really….I just really enjoyed it. I liked the message, the story line and the way it all played out. Good choice dear husband…good choice.
Deb's Rate: Friday night
Preview: The sisters reunite after 3 weeks of vacation!
Friday, February 10, 2012
2012: Week 6: This Means War
This Means War
Genre: Romantic Comedy, Action
Genre: Romantic Comedy, Action
Main Players: Reese Witherspoon, Tom Hardy, Chris Pine, Chelsea Handler
General Gist: Two best friends who are CIA partners fall for the same girl and decide to make it a competition to see who will win her over.
Deb's Take:
LOVED IT! This movie had everything, (almost).... Romance, Action, Comedy, Hot men, Hot Woman (so my husband says), and was extremely enjoyable. The theatre was filled with people who laughed a lot. I loved that it was funny, had great action and still had the romance I enjoy so much. It's rated PG-13, but a little more like PG-15 to me. (my new rating scale). Chris Pine and Tom Hardy did great. They played best friends so well. Reese Witherspoon did not disappoint either, she was great. Most enjoyable was Chelsea Handler. I loved her in this movie. She made me laugh out loud quite a bit! This movie comes out on Valentines day, and I will say, I think it is a great movie for a couple to go see. My husband really enjoyed it just as much as I did. Houston, we have a winner!
Tiff's Take:
I couldn't agree more with Deb. (Finally, one in the new year that we completely agree on!) This was such a fun movie. All the actors did great. Reese Witherspoon was lovely and likable as expected. Chris Pine and Tom Hardy were perfect eye candy. (I must admit Tom Hardy was a little higher up on my hottie scale though. Crooked teeth and all.) Chelsea Handler was crude and witty making a great sidekick.
This movie actually comes out next week but we were lucky enough to go to a prescreening. So if you're thinking of going to a movie to celebrate Valentine's day next weekend this would be a great one. Most romantic comedies are really just chick flicks. But this one I think would be just as enjoyable for a guy as it would for a girl. And like Deb said, it was really funny. There were many laugh out loud moments. Actually a few times the whole audience was roaring. You can't beat that. Make this one a date night!
LOVED IT! This movie had everything, (almost).... Romance, Action, Comedy, Hot men, Hot Woman (so my husband says), and was extremely enjoyable. The theatre was filled with people who laughed a lot. I loved that it was funny, had great action and still had the romance I enjoy so much. It's rated PG-13, but a little more like PG-15 to me. (my new rating scale). Chris Pine and Tom Hardy did great. They played best friends so well. Reese Witherspoon did not disappoint either, she was great. Most enjoyable was Chelsea Handler. I loved her in this movie. She made me laugh out loud quite a bit! This movie comes out on Valentines day, and I will say, I think it is a great movie for a couple to go see. My husband really enjoyed it just as much as I did. Houston, we have a winner!
Tiff's Take:
I couldn't agree more with Deb. (Finally, one in the new year that we completely agree on!) This was such a fun movie. All the actors did great. Reese Witherspoon was lovely and likable as expected. Chris Pine and Tom Hardy were perfect eye candy. (I must admit Tom Hardy was a little higher up on my hottie scale though. Crooked teeth and all.) Chelsea Handler was crude and witty making a great sidekick.
This movie actually comes out next week but we were lucky enough to go to a prescreening. So if you're thinking of going to a movie to celebrate Valentine's day next weekend this would be a great one. Most romantic comedies are really just chick flicks. But this one I think would be just as enjoyable for a guy as it would for a girl. And like Deb said, it was really funny. There were many laugh out loud moments. Actually a few times the whole audience was roaring. You can't beat that. Make this one a date night!
Preview: "The Vow"....we hope!
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