Hansel & Gretel: Witch Hunters
Genre: Action, Fantasy, Horror
Main Players: Jeremy Renner, Gemma Arterton, Famke Janssen
General Gist: Spin on the fairy tale of Hansel and Gretel
Deb's Take:
This was definitely a spin off of the story of Hansel and Gretel. Nothing like a fairy tale. I went to this with the hubby, we were a little skeptical, and my husband was even more shocked that I suggested this movie. Last year I really enjoyed the fairy tale spin off movies. (see my best and worst for 2012), figured this may fall into those same categories.
This one was a little different. Lots of gore, (which in 3D is very interesting) a Sci-fi sort of twist (which isn't my favorite) but I was sort of pleasantly surprised. The acting was pretty good. I wasn't really familiar with the 3 main players, but they all were great in their parts, (and for all you men...who doesn't love a girl in leather?) I was most impressed with Famke Janssen, she did evil well! I liked how the story was actually a story and not just a gory witch hunt. There were some funny parts and some suspenseful parts, and lots of gore, but all in all I was unexpectedly surprised that I liked it. I can't give it a top notch rating, because by no means did the movie move me in anyway, but I enjoyed my date!
Deb's Rate: Matinee
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Wednesday, May 16, 2012
2012: Week 19: The Avengers
The Avengers
Preview: We will post the winner of our "Footloose" giveaway tonight. Next review...What to Expect When You're Expecting.
Genre: Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi
Main Players: Robert Downey Jr., Chris Evans, Mark Ruffalo, Chris Hemsworth, Scarlett Johansson, Jeremy Renner, Tom Hiddleston
General Gist: A team of super heroes is pulled together in order to save the earth from an attack by an unearthly enemy.
Deb's Take:
General Gist: A team of super heroes is pulled together in order to save the earth from an attack by an unearthly enemy.
Deb's Take:
I am not a super fan of the Super Hero movies. Yet, after seeing this film that brings a team of super heroes together I realized I had seen almost every movie about each individual character that preceded The Avengers. I think it might have something to do with my husband really liking these kinds of films.
As far as Super Heroes go, this movie was good. Sometimes the Sci-Fi stuff ends up being so ridiculous that I just can't get into the movie. This movie...not to shabby in the Sci-Fi area. I will say, see "Thor" before you see this movie, there are some pivotal points that may be lost otherwise. This movie gives you good action, decent acting, a lot more comedy than I would have expected, and some Sci-Fi thrills. Although it wasn't my type of movie, it really was a good movie and I have to say if this type of movie is your thing, you will love it.
Deb's Rate: Opening night for all you Super Hero Fans, personally I could have taken it as a Matinee
Tiff's Take:
Last year when all these Marvel movies were coming out I thought it was weird. Why all the super heroes? It wasn't until this movie came out that I realized it was on purpose and leading up to this one final movie. I know, I'm pretty quick. Good idea. It seems right up my alley even though I'm not a big super hero fanatic.
Going to this movie made me feel a little bit like I did when I went to see Moneyball. I felt like I was doing the movie a disservice by not knowing all there is to know about these super hero characters. I mean, there were some of the movies that I didn't even see like The Hulk and the first Iron Man. I sorta wish I had now. Even though I hadn't seen them all I felt like I still knew what was going on mainly from seeing Thor since the main bad guy is from that movie. So, like Deb said, you might want to see Thor first if you haven't.
As far as liking the movie...I'll be honest. The first part was a little slow. I felt like they could have reintroduced all the characters a little better. It seemed like a hodge podge of activity at first. It didn't start getting really good until about halfway through. I did love the characters/actors in this movie though. I love almost anything Robert Downey Jr. plays and I love Chris Hemsworth's Thor character. He's probably my favorite. Ruffalo's Hulk character was surprisingly funny too.
So what I'm saying here is if you're into this stuff you'll probably love the movie. If you're not, you'll probably like it okay but maybe not think it's worth the hype.
Tiff's Rate: Borderline Matinee/Friday Night
As far as Super Heroes go, this movie was good. Sometimes the Sci-Fi stuff ends up being so ridiculous that I just can't get into the movie. This movie...not to shabby in the Sci-Fi area. I will say, see "Thor" before you see this movie, there are some pivotal points that may be lost otherwise. This movie gives you good action, decent acting, a lot more comedy than I would have expected, and some Sci-Fi thrills. Although it wasn't my type of movie, it really was a good movie and I have to say if this type of movie is your thing, you will love it.
Deb's Rate: Opening night for all you Super Hero Fans, personally I could have taken it as a Matinee
Tiff's Take:
Last year when all these Marvel movies were coming out I thought it was weird. Why all the super heroes? It wasn't until this movie came out that I realized it was on purpose and leading up to this one final movie. I know, I'm pretty quick. Good idea. It seems right up my alley even though I'm not a big super hero fanatic.
Going to this movie made me feel a little bit like I did when I went to see Moneyball. I felt like I was doing the movie a disservice by not knowing all there is to know about these super hero characters. I mean, there were some of the movies that I didn't even see like The Hulk and the first Iron Man. I sorta wish I had now. Even though I hadn't seen them all I felt like I still knew what was going on mainly from seeing Thor since the main bad guy is from that movie. So, like Deb said, you might want to see Thor first if you haven't.
As far as liking the movie...I'll be honest. The first part was a little slow. I felt like they could have reintroduced all the characters a little better. It seemed like a hodge podge of activity at first. It didn't start getting really good until about halfway through. I did love the characters/actors in this movie though. I love almost anything Robert Downey Jr. plays and I love Chris Hemsworth's Thor character. He's probably my favorite. Ruffalo's Hulk character was surprisingly funny too.
So what I'm saying here is if you're into this stuff you'll probably love the movie. If you're not, you'll probably like it okay but maybe not think it's worth the hype.
Tiff's Rate: Borderline Matinee/Friday Night
Preview: We will post the winner of our "Footloose" giveaway tonight. Next review...What to Expect When You're Expecting.
Thursday, January 12, 2012
Bonus Review: Mission: Impossible - Ghost Protocol
Mission: Impossible - Ghost Protocol
Genre: Action
Main Players: Tom Cruise, Jeremy Renner, Simon Pegg, Paula Patton, Michael Nyqvist
General Gist: Another addition to the Mission Impossible movies. Ethan Hunt's (Tom Cruise) team is shut down and goes rogue to finish their mission.
Tiff's Take:
Another Mission Impossible. How many has there even been? I feel like a ton but I think this is the fourth. Don't quote me on that though. I don't usually get too excited when I see a preview for a new Mission Impossible. Action movies don't get me all hot and bothered. Usually I can miss one and it doesn't hurt my feelings one bit. My husband on the other hand loves a good action movie. Especially one that involves cars and cool gadgets. Needless to say, he wanted to go with me to this one. And I was more than happy to oblige. I love it when he gets excited about a movie. Just like he loves it when I get excited about buying a new car. Oh wait...that never happens. Anyway, off to the movie we went. (And with good friends mind you.) Week 1 in 2012 and I have already gotten to see two movies. Life is good.
So, as impartial as I was about going to this movie I have to say that I really enjoyed it. That's usually how it works though. Don't care if I go to an action movie but usually end up liking it anyway. No exception here. This one has some really good action, good tricks and good humor. What more could you ask for? I was a little worried that Tom Cruise just wouldn't work anymore in this role. He just seems so out there lately and I don't even remember the last movie I saw him in. Well, I guess there's a reason why he does what he does. No matter what you think about him personally he's still got it in movies. I loved all the other actors as well. Especially the token funny guy played by Simon Pegg. If any of you guys out there care about car chase scenes, apparently this one involved an electric car. Russ wasn't completely sold but said it did the job.
I would definitely recommend this one. Especially to please the man in your life. Hopefully Deb will be able to see this with her hubby.
Deb's Take:
Well, my husband and I got to go out for an afternoon date, (thanks Tiff for keeping the kids entertained!) and we went to Mission Impossible. (It came highly recommended from a good source.)
I totally agree with Tiff. This movie was actually quite rockin! I will admit, I am not a great big Tom Cruise fan...I know, I should be based on my age, and yes in Top Gun he was a hottie for me, but as I have wisely aged I have come to the realization that I am not really impressed with him all that much. I feel like he always has the same sort of characters and uses his movies as an adrenalin rush most of the time. I think I was most impressed with Jeremy Renner. I really liked him in this movie. I don't remember any of the other films he has played in, I even looked them up and nothing really sprang out at me, but he did an exceptional job!
Some of the tricks action scenes in this movie were awesome. I also enjoyed all the scenery of the different cities in the world. By far the coolest scene though was the parking garage scene. It's amazing what is out there in the world!
I would say...go see it! Best movie of the year for me so far...okay so there has only been 2 official and then this bonus, but still, I am just saying....
Genre: Action
Main Players: Tom Cruise, Jeremy Renner, Simon Pegg, Paula Patton, Michael Nyqvist
General Gist: Another addition to the Mission Impossible movies. Ethan Hunt's (Tom Cruise) team is shut down and goes rogue to finish their mission.
Tiff's Take:
Another Mission Impossible. How many has there even been? I feel like a ton but I think this is the fourth. Don't quote me on that though. I don't usually get too excited when I see a preview for a new Mission Impossible. Action movies don't get me all hot and bothered. Usually I can miss one and it doesn't hurt my feelings one bit. My husband on the other hand loves a good action movie. Especially one that involves cars and cool gadgets. Needless to say, he wanted to go with me to this one. And I was more than happy to oblige. I love it when he gets excited about a movie. Just like he loves it when I get excited about buying a new car. Oh wait...that never happens. Anyway, off to the movie we went. (And with good friends mind you.) Week 1 in 2012 and I have already gotten to see two movies. Life is good.
So, as impartial as I was about going to this movie I have to say that I really enjoyed it. That's usually how it works though. Don't care if I go to an action movie but usually end up liking it anyway. No exception here. This one has some really good action, good tricks and good humor. What more could you ask for? I was a little worried that Tom Cruise just wouldn't work anymore in this role. He just seems so out there lately and I don't even remember the last movie I saw him in. Well, I guess there's a reason why he does what he does. No matter what you think about him personally he's still got it in movies. I loved all the other actors as well. Especially the token funny guy played by Simon Pegg. If any of you guys out there care about car chase scenes, apparently this one involved an electric car. Russ wasn't completely sold but said it did the job.
I would definitely recommend this one. Especially to please the man in your life. Hopefully Deb will be able to see this with her hubby.
Deb's Take:
Well, my husband and I got to go out for an afternoon date, (thanks Tiff for keeping the kids entertained!) and we went to Mission Impossible. (It came highly recommended from a good source.)
I totally agree with Tiff. This movie was actually quite rockin! I will admit, I am not a great big Tom Cruise fan...I know, I should be based on my age, and yes in Top Gun he was a hottie for me, but as I have wisely aged I have come to the realization that I am not really impressed with him all that much. I feel like he always has the same sort of characters and uses his movies as an adrenalin rush most of the time. I think I was most impressed with Jeremy Renner. I really liked him in this movie. I don't remember any of the other films he has played in, I even looked them up and nothing really sprang out at me, but he did an exceptional job!
Some of the tricks action scenes in this movie were awesome. I also enjoyed all the scenery of the different cities in the world. By far the coolest scene though was the parking garage scene. It's amazing what is out there in the world!
I would say...go see it! Best movie of the year for me so far...okay so there has only been 2 official and then this bonus, but still, I am just saying....
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