Movies in Review: "3 Days to Kill"

Kevin Costner is back, and is getting more than his fair share of roles these days...Kudos! I love a good Costner movie, and an action movie makes it all the better. The trailer for this movie definitely sparked my interest. It looked like is was packed with great action scenes with kick ass Kevin Costner at the helm. The trailer had me feeling like it would be like watching Taken (the original, not that 2nd one)...but unfortunately it wasn't.

I honestly went in the theater knowing that I would walk out with at least giving this a decent review. However, 10min into the movie, my original opinion changed, and I was just hoping I could sit there through the rest of it...smh. This movie was a mess...who wrote this? There was nothing cohesive about the story. The only thing good about it was that Costner looked amazing and Hailee Steinfeld's performance as his daughter...she was great. There was some cute comedy, but that just made the movie more of an action comedy instead of an action thriller. As a matter of fact there was very little thrilling about this movie.

Unfortunately this movie had a case of the "too many things". There was the thing with his daughter, the thing with the bike, the thing with cancer, the thing with his mother's daughter, the thing with his daughter's boyfriend, the thing with the woman in the white wig, the thing with fainting...I could go on and on, but by the end of it nothing made sense...#Fail.

This movie had the potential to be way better than what it was. They should have made this movie an action comedy and made it more about Costner and his daughter because that was the best part of the movie. Unfortunately 2hrs of this isn't worth the ticket purchase. A bootleg would suit you better...D :(

Movies in Review: "Robocop"

I don't get too excited about remakes, especially when the original films were exceptional. I loved the original Robocop, however the trailer for its remake had me a little excited. Robocop looked amazing in the remake, and I was hoping to care as much about him as I did the original...I'm happy to say an upgrade looked good on Robocop.

This movie was kinda awesome. Robocop looked amazing, but not over the top. Although I think they could have pushed the things Robocop could do a little more. Nevertheless, he was still great to watch. I enjoyed the story of how they took the time in the story the to tell how Alex Murphy became Robocop. I loved the relationship between him and Dr. Norton played by Gary Oldman. Some of the subplots got lost and overshadowed by Robocop trying to solve his own murder, and Alex Murphy becoming Robocop. The story could have used tighter editing, but would take away from the entertainment factors in this movie.

Young boys and men will definitely love this one. It's a fun watch for the family, and anyone who is a fan of the original. They did not miss a beat with this remake, and I'm hoping there will be a second installment...A-

Movies in Review: "About Last Night"

I have been on the verge of giving up on Kevin Hart in movies. He has been in at least 3 movies in the past 6mos, and I have not been impressed with his performance at all. However About Last Night seemed different. I had a feeling this one would be a winner, and everyone seemed to confirm this before I had the chance to even buy a ticket. This movie was funny...

What I enjoyed most about the comedy was that Hart wasn't the only one expected to deliver the humor. There was exceptional comedy backing provided by Regina Hall, who in my opinion made this movie. I'm just going to put this out there, Hall and Hart need to be in a comedy movie together. Honestly Ealy and Bryant's storyline were forgettable. Although it seemed like their story was the plot for the movie, it felt like they were fillers until we could get back to a scene with Hart and Hall. I know I'm not the only one who felt that way. The only thing memorable about Bryant and Ealy was Ealy walking around half naked (a memory I will never forget...lol).

This movie wasn't that great, but the comedy had me in tears making up for all the overwhelming kissing and lovey dovey stuff coming from Bryant and Ealy. The comedy was great, and more of Hart and Hall should have been added to keep this movie from being a bore at times. I enjoyed myself with this one, and I'm sure you will too...B

Movies in Review: "Winter's Tale"

I guess no one was interested in real love stories this valentine's day weekend. Only resulting in another box office flop for Colin Farrell :(. I must admit, I wasn't sold on the trailer, and the only reason I went to see this movie was because of Farrell. Unfortunately for Farrell his movies have been flops, but his performances haven't been a reflection of ticket sales (or lack there of). I got what I expected from this movie, and all of it was enjoyable.

This is one sappiest love stories I have seen in a while. But please don't think that the sap made it too much to bear, because it seemed to work for this film. It seriously felt like a novel being played out on-screen with all the melodrama, and extra pulls of the heart. The story was cute and made even better by Jessica Brown Findlay who played Jessica Penn. It was a joy to watch her on-screen, and she made it easy to see why Farrell's character could fall in love with her so easily. I also enjoyed Russell Crowe as a villain, but Will Smith's character came off a little corny to me, although it was still a great surprise to see him.

This movie may have a little too much sap for most of you, but there is still a good story to be seen here. The women will definitely love it more than the men. This movie has a charming way about it that had me leaving the theater with a smile on my face...B

Movies in Review: "The Lego Movie"

Everything is Awesome!!! Lol...I know if you saw the movie you likely sang my first sentence, and you're probably still singing, and maybe even waving your hands...or maybe that's just me...lol. This movie was so cute! Anyone who has ever played with a lego will be taken back to their childhood seeing your lego characters on the big screen. I enjoyed the trailer for this movie, but I still felt that this idea wouldn't be satisfying as a movie...boy was I wrong!

They did such a great job with this movie. I really appreciated that they did not take the legos out of their characters, but exaggerated things for humor...for example Emmit always needing instructions to build anything...ha! I was so surprised at how much I was laughing. But with that being said, the movie is supposed to be for "kids", but the humor was definitely catered to adults. The storyline was more for the kids, which was cute and fun to watch.

I was smiling from ear to ear after seeing this one. This is a family fun movie, because it's not only for the kids, because the adults will love it just as much. You want to go see this one...trust me...A-

Movies in Review: "The Monuments Men"

George Clooney has definitely won me over with his writing and directing skills. He made me another happy movie-goer with this latest war film in which the story centered around men tasked to rescue art during World War II. I must admit that I am not the biggest fan of "art". So when I saw the trailer, the story didn't interest me too much, but more so the cast. With a cast that includes Matt Damon, John Goodman, George Clooney, Cate Blanchett and more, I knew that I would not walk out of the theater disppointed...and I didn't.

I loved this movie. What a great story to be told, and Clooney did an excellent job of telling it. I swear by the end of the movie, I had a new-found appreciation for the preservation of art, and what it means and symbolizes to not only a person, but culture. You should have seen me...lol. I was pissed about the items that were unable to be saved and felt joy in the items that were. I had such a pleasure watching this movie. The writing and directing were great. I enjoyed the fact that although this was a war film, it wasn't heavy and they made it really about the art, which was beautiful.

This movie is a great watch, if you enjoy a good movie. There is great humor, and scenes that will pull at your heart-strings. This movie is filled with great acting, writing, and direction, what more can you ask for...A!

Movies in Review: "That Awkward Moment"

Let me just put it out there if you haven't already noticed. If I know a movie is going to be awful, I flat-out won't go and see it. Hence why there were no reviews posted last week. This movie was very close to making it on that list, but I do have a blog to maintain...smh. Can I tell you how much I did not want to see this movie...Uuugggghhhh...lol

True to form, this movie was awful. Correction...it is only awful to anyone over the age of 24, because the younger ladies in the audience definitely seemed to enjoy it. You know that awkward moment when you really have nothing nice to say. And that awkward moment when Michael B. Jordan knows he made a mistake following up Fruitvale Station for this role...smh. After Fruitvale Station, I was actually starting to see Jordan as a serious actor...Now?...Not so much.

The story was so unbelievably contrived that any adult with sense would find themselves sucking their teeth the whole time. Not to mention that the movie wasn't funny. The comedy in this film was an epic fail. I want to be able to say something positive about this movie, so here is. It wasn't the worst I have seen. It was cute at times, but also way too predictable. I actually enjoyed Efron, which is crazy because I haven't liked Efron in any movie...lol. This is one of those movies you would have on your TV on a Saturday while you're doing house chores. It's nothing special at all...D

Movies in Review: "Labor Day"

I don't remember seeing a trailer for this movie before it was released. However I did see the theatrical poster for it, and there was nothing really special about it. I guess the only reason I went to see this movie is because it starred Josh Brolin (who I am a fan of) and Kate Winslet (I enjoy her work also). However my expectations still weren't high. I went in hoping I wouldn't come out completely disappointed.

To my surprise, I enjoyed it more than I expected too. I couldn't really put my finger on what drew me into this movie, but I'm sure it had a lot to do with Brolin's and Winslet's chemistry on-screen. It was so magnetic. The back stories of both characters was a nice touch for the overall story. I enjoyed the way their back stories were filmed and added into the movie. It gave the film a little jolt to counter the melodrama.

Honestly it is hard for me to describe this movie. The adjective that keeps popping in my head is "Soft". There was something soft about this movie that I liked. Brolin and Winslet worked beautifully together to make this film work. It may be a little too melodramatic for the men, and it even felt more suited for older women. So with that, please make your best decision. But if it helps, I enjoyed it...B-