IN THEATER MOVIE REVIEWS
Movie reviews - short and to the point from "On Screen & Beyond"!
1 slate = Don't bother 2 slates = Not bad
3 slates = Worth seeing 4 slates - Must see
SPOTLIGHT MOVIE
Spotliight Movie - Here, each month, we will feature info on a movie which will be released this month.
Below the Spotlight Movie, you can see our reviews of movies In Theaters and not yet out on DVD!
This Month's Spotlight Movie
Release Date in Theaters - September 24, 2010
WALL STREET: Money Never Sleeps
Rated:
20th CENTURY FOX
Starring: Shia LaBeouf, Michael Douglas, Frank Langella, Carey Mulligan
Directed by Oliver Stone
Produced by Michael Douglas, Eric Kopeloff, Edward R. Pressman, Oliver Stone
Written by Allan Loeb, Stephen Schiff
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WHAT IF WHAT IF they made a movie that the whole family could see together? WHAT IF they made a movie that had an excellent cast and had a well written story. Well, WHAT IF is that movie. WHAT IF stars Kevin Sorbo (Hercules), Kristy Swanson (Buffy the Vampire Slayer), John Ratzenberger (Cheers) and Debby Ryan. They all work well together in this film, in a story about what could have been. It's currently playing around the country, but you may have to look for it, but it's well worth the effort! If you go to their website, you can see where it is playing. 3 out of 4 slates!
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SALT Angelina Jolie takes on the role of Evelyn Salt - an CIA agent on the run after she is accused of being a Russian spy. I love Jolie and had high hopes for this action movie but I found everything about this movie to be dull, painful and way beneath what Jolie is capable of. I could careless about the story line, the stunts were mediocre, and there are probably about 40 lines of dialogue throughout the entire film. Save your money and your sanity - don't see this movie. 1 out of 4 slates! |
DINNER FOR SCHMUCKS The preview for Jay Roach's latest film with Paul Rudd and Steve Carrell did not appeal to me in the least at first. So when I was invited to a private advanced screening with Jay Roach, I thought 'why not?' I'm so glad I went! This movie is RIDICULOUSLY hysterical. It's great to once again see the comedic chemistry between Rudd and Carrell - they truly are an amazing duo. Throw in Zach Galifinakis and it turns into gold. I laughed more than expected and was pleasantly surprised! Reviewed by Min 3 out of 4 slates! |
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INCEPTION Christopher Nolan is back with his latest mind-bending film starring Leonardo DiCaprio, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, and Ellen Page. A complex story line (or should I say lines) that will have you replaying every scene and fact in your head constantly to keep up. DiCaprio's performance is strong as always but it's Gordon-Levitt who is remarkable! Everything from the stunts to the special FX will leave your mouth hanging open. Great film though you may have to see it twice to fully understand it (and even then you should probably see it again!). Reviewed by Min 4 out of 4 slates!
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IRON MAN 2 Paramount Pictures - PG-13 Iron Man 2 does not stand up as well as Iron Man. Don't get me wrong, it's still an exciting, fun movie. It will make a bazillion dollars, but that doesn't hide the fact that they coped out and went for all special effects and put the story on the back burner. The first Iron Man had an equal measure of story and special effects and played very well. This one concentrates on how many explosions and fight scenes they could come up with and just a hint of a story. Still a good film to watch and enjoy, just not as good as the first. - 3 1/2 slates! |
