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Here Comes ‘The Watch’ And There Goes The Neighborhood

I am all for a good comedy and fun & games, but I do also appreciate when the pieces of a film, no matter how initially scatterbrained, eventually work out within the realm of logic that said film has established.  The Watch is very funny in various moments, because it features funny people getting to say and do funny things with each other, and I am sure the blooper reel is probably hilarious.  That said, the film, as a whole, is really messy and does not come together in a way that could be considered clever or successful in a way that would make me find the film to be memorable.  Bits of it work really well and put it in the league of Ghostbusters, but by the end, it really just turns out to be more like Evolution. Continue reading ‘Here Comes ‘The Watch’ And There Goes The Neighborhood’

The Dark Knight Rises Movie Review – Just Seen It

Batman is now a criminal after taking the blame for Harvey Dent’s murders. But he discovers that a new villain is planning to destroy Gotham City. Together with both allies new and old, he fights against murderous Bane. Starring Christian Bale, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Tom Hardy and Gary Oldman. Directed by Christopher Nolan. Written by Jonathan Nolan and Christopher Nolan. Produced by Christopher Nolan, Charles Roven and Emma Thomas.
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‘The Dark Knight Rises’ And Batman Ends

Back in 2000, director Christopher Nolan was just starting to build acclaim with his second feature film, Memento.  Twelve years later, he has now directed his third film in an ambitious Batman franchise, which happens to also be one of the most anticipated films of all time.  The Dark Knight is admittedly a tough act to follow and despite sky high expectations, I was not really expecting The Dark Knight Rises to surpass what I consider the best Batman film of all time.  Putting that thought aside, The Dark Knight Rises still managed to be a rousing and emotional spectacle that puts a fine cap on Nolan’s Batman trilogy.  Wherever people end up in regards to this film, I am just pleased that the Caped Crusader was able to go out in heroic fashion. Continue reading ‘‘The Dark Knight Rises’ And Batman Ends’

The Dark Knight Rises (Movie Review)

When Christopher Nolan rebooted the Batman franchise with Batman Begins, I was ecstatic to see the Batman I had always imagined from the comic books come to life. Then came The Dark Knight which in my book was utter perfection in every way possible.  At now sadly, we’ve come to the end of this amazing Batman trilogy with The Dark Knight Rises which is damn good but it doesn’t reach the same heights as The Dark Knight, even though it is without a doubt the biggest and most ambitious of the three.  The Dark Knight Rises provides some old-school grand spectacle which looks fantastic on an IMAX screen and serves as a fitting end to the trilogy.  Previous cast members Christian Bale, Michael Caine, Morgan Freeman, and Gary Oldman return along with newcomers Tom Hardy, Anne Hathaway, Matthew Modine, and Joseph Gordon-Levitt to bring this trilogy to an exciting and moving end.  Continue reading ‘The Dark Knight Rises (Movie Review)’

Prepare to Soar: The Dark Knight Rises (Movie Review)

You can ask anyone that knows me…go ahead…that very little in this life brings me more joy than my anticipation of the dramatic conclusion to Christopher Nolan’s Dark Knight franchise.  That’s right.  If you are reading this, then somehow I survived and made it through unscathed because the only thing I have had consistently cared about and had on the brain as of late (well not the only thing…lol) has been Tuesday evening’s press screening to the epic finale to the Nolan gangster/crime/superhero saga, boldly titled The Dark Knight Rises.  There is no word that accurately describe the level of excitement I had going into the empty theater on Tuesday, nor is there now to describe the exasperate level of satisfaction I possess within as I pound this review out on the Macbook Pro, my weapon of choice.  And now…without further ado…I present you The Dark Knight Rises, my most anticipated film of the decade.  Yep.  You read that right.  The decade! Continue reading ‘Prepare to Soar: The Dark Knight Rises (Movie Review)’

‘Ice Age’ 4: Journey Through The Mists

The arrival of a new Ice Age film is not something that initially thrilled me.  I enjoyed the first film in the series, but was let down by the sequel, which led to me not even bothering with the third entry in the franchise.  Still, given the opportunity to see this latest entry, ‘Continental Drift’, I guess I just felt like taking a break after seeing the angst-filled Amazing Spider-Man and the brutal Savages, and settling in for something a little more light-hearted, before seeing the fire rise in just over a week’s time.  Fortunately, I found this latest Ice Age film to be quite enjoyable.  While it may be missing a major element that made me enjoy the first film so much, I was still pleased with a good amount of the humor and vocal performances, animation quality (particularly the action sequences), and of course Scrat. Continue reading ‘‘Ice Age’ 4: Journey Through The Mists’

Brotherly Love Gets Serious In ‘The Do-Deca-Pentathlon’

The Duplass brothers, particularly Mark Duplass, must be doing something right.  This year alone, Mark has been in four movies and still has The League on FX coming back in the fall.  He and his brother Jay have also been doing quite well.  Earlier in the year, their film Jeff, Who Lives at Home came out in theaters and now they have The Do-Deca-Pentathlon hitting theaters and VOD.  ‘Do-Deca’ was actually made a few years ago, but between ‘Jeff’ and 2010’s Cyrus it would seem that the Duplass’ have been given the chance to put out their much smaller and more personal movie.  ‘Do-Deca’ is a minimalist sort of feature that doubles as a high stakes sports film and an exploration of sibling rivalry.  It is certainly small scale, but also well done. Continue reading ‘Brotherly Love Gets Serious In ‘The Do-Deca-Pentathlon’’

‘Savages’ Is a B-Movie With Only So Much Bite

In theory, I should have been fairly excited about a gritty, R-rated thriller from director Oliver Stone.  After Stone’s last set of films, which includes Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps, W., and World Trade Center, Savages seems like the kind of film that would bring him back to the edgy kind of filmmaking once utilized by the man who made Natural Born Killers and scripted Scarface.  It certainly looks like an Oliver Stone film, complete with brutal violence, the use and repetition of certain types of music juxtaposed with symbolic cutaways, and a cranked up sense of direction.  Unfortunately, the film falters by having certain key characters not really register as well as they should, ending quite poorly, and not having much of a sense of purpose, which seems key in all of Stone’s films.  Still, a few of the actors and a number of other elements in the film worked well enough for me to find a decent B-movie here. Continue reading ‘‘Savages’ Is a B-Movie With Only So Much Bite’

‘Safety Not Guaranteed’, But It’s Enjoyable

Earlier in the year I saw Sound of My Voice, which pushed the limits in terms of being a low budget film that had time travel as a plot device (ok, so Primer is one that may have it beat).  Safety Not Guaranteed is a comedy/drama that does not aspire to be an ambitious film about time travel, but it does provide a reason to consider your options if you were given the chance to go back to a certain time.  It also has a likable cast and a sort of relaxed charm that keeps you invested with the film, even if it tends to stray from its main goal from time to time.  The film has its share of laughs, as well as plenty of touching aspects between the oddball cast members for it to work as a quirky, but audience-friendly feature. Continue reading ‘‘Safety Not Guaranteed’, But It’s Enjoyable’

The Amazing Spiderman Movie Review – Just Seen It

Abandoned by his parents as a boy, Peter Parker is raised by his Aunt and Uncle. But when he finds a mysterious briefcase, it leads him to his father’s former partner.  Seeking the answers to his past, Peter must also stop an unimaginable terror. Starring  Andrew Garfield, Emma Stone and Rhys Ifans. Directed by Marc Webb. Written by James Vanderbilt, Alvin Sargent and Steve Kloves. Based on the Marvel Comic created by Stan Lee and Steve Ditko. Produced by Avi Arad and Matthew Tolmach. Follow us on Twitter: @justseenit Continue reading ‘The Amazing Spiderman Movie Review – Just Seen It’

Magic Mike Movie Review – Just Seen It

Mike is the headline stripper at a popular nightclub in Tampa. As he meets Brooke, he gets serious about starting his own business. But he finds the stripper like is hard to resist. This drama stars  Channing Tatum, Alex Pettyfer, Cody Horn, Joe Manganiello and Matthew McConaughey. Directed by Steven Soderbergh. Written By Reid Carolin. Produced By Gregory Jacobs and Nick Wechsler. Follow us on Twitter: @justseenit Continue reading ‘Magic Mike Movie Review – Just Seen It’

Tyler Perry’s Madea’s Witness Protection Movie Review – Just Seen It

George, the CFO of an investment bank, is blamed for a mob-backed Ponzi sceme. As the firm fails, George and his family go into hiding under the protection of the FBI – and MADEA. But she and her brother Joe find they have more than they can handle. Starring Tyler Perry, Eugene Levy, and Denis Richards. Directed, written and produced by Tyler Perry. Follow us on Twitter: @justseenit Continue reading ‘Tyler Perry’s Madea’s Witness Protection Movie Review – Just Seen It’

Girls Just Wanna Have Fun, Hocus Pocus and Cobra – Guilty Pleasures Vol. 2 – Just Seen It

WE LOVE THE 80’s! The Hair, the music, the ever-present Sly Stone! Liz just wants to dance with her favorite stars when they were young in Girls Just Wanna Have Fun. Aaron gets all ‘Harry Potter’ on us years before J.K. even though of the boy in Hocus Pocus and Sean champions one of Sylvester Stallone’s classic tough-good-guy flicks in Cobra. Enjoy and tell us your guilty pleasure! Girls Just Wanna Have Fun – starring Sarah Jessica Parker and Helen Hunt. Hocus Pocus – starring Sarah Jessica Parker, Bette Midler, and Kathy Najimy. Cobra -Starring Sylvester Stallone and Brigitte Neilsen. Continue reading ‘Girls Just Wanna Have Fun, Hocus Pocus and Cobra – Guilty Pleasures Vol. 2 – Just Seen It’

Interviews with Morgan Freeman, Virginia Madsen and Rob Reiner – The Magic of Belle Isle

Show Runner David interviews Morgan Freeman, Virginia Madsen and Rob Reiner.

Monte, a Western novelist, struggles with alcoholism that has sapped his passion for writing. But when he takes a summer cottage, he befriends the family next door. As he falls for Charlotte, he finds a new life and love. This romantic drama stars Morgan Freeman, Virginia Madsen and Madeline Carroll. Directed by Rob Reiner. Written by Guy Thomas. Produced by Nicolas Chartier, Alan Greisman, Lori McCreary and Salli Newman. Follow us on Twitter: @justseenit Continue reading ‘Interviews with Morgan Freeman, Virginia Madsen and Rob Reiner – The Magic of Belle Isle’

The Amazing Spider-Man (Movie Review)

The Amazing Spider-Man is the story of Peter Parker (Andrew Garfield), an outcast high-schooler who was abandoned by his parents as a boy, leaving him to be raised by his Uncle Ben (Martin Sheen) and Aunt May (Sally Field).  Like most teenagers, Peter is trying to figure out who he is and how he got to be the person he is today. Peter is also finding his way with his first high school crush, Gwen Stacy (Emma Stone), and together, they struggle with love, commitment, and secrets.  As Peter discovers a mysterious briefcase that belonged to his father, he begins a quest to understand his parents’ disappearance – leading him directly to Oscorp and the lab of Dr Curt Connors (Rhys Ifans), his father’s former partner.  As Spider-Man is set on a collision course with Connors’ alter-ego, The Lizard, Peter will make life-altering choices to use his powers and shape his destiny to become a hero. Continue reading ‘The Amazing Spider-Man (Movie Review)’

The Old Adventures Of New ‘Spider-Man’

The Amazing Spider-Man sits in a very difficult place.  Despite the fact that Spider-Man is one of the most universally loved superheroes, the idea of a new movie that recaps his origins seems to be perplexing to many people.  It has only been 10 years since the first Spider-Man, and within that time frame, two widely praised films came from that franchise, along with a host of other superhero films.  It is one thing to restart a fairly recently created franchise and it is a whole new challenge to have yourself standout amongst a slew of other, similar features.  I can’t say that The Amazing Spider-Man succeeded at being the best Spider-Man film or among the best superhero films ever produced, but I can say that everyone’s friendly, neighborhood web-head is back in a very entertaining feature film. Continue reading ‘The Old Adventures Of New ‘Spider-Man’’

Ted Movie Review – Just Seen It

As a young boy, John’s wish comes true and his teddy bear comes to life. But as John grows into adulthood, his beloved childhood friend turns into a nightmare. As his relationship is threatened, John must pick between his girlfriend and his teddy bear. This comedy stars Mark Wahlberg, Mila Kunis and Seth MacFarlane. Directed by Seth MacFarlane. Written by Seth MacFarlane, Alec Sulkin and Wellesley Wild. Produced by Jason Clark, John Jacobs, Seth MacFarlane, Scott Stuber and Wellesley Wild.Follow us on Twitter: @justseenit Continue reading ‘Ted Movie Review – Just Seen It’

Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter Movie Review – Just Seen It

As a young boy, Abe Lincoln witnesses his Mom being killed by a vampire. But as he seeks revenge, he discovers a plan where vampires conquer the United States. As statesman by day and protector by night, he fights to stop a deadly scourge. This action horror drama stars Benjamin Walker, Rufus Sewell and Dominic Cooper. Written by Seth Grahame-Smith. Directed by Timur Bekmambetov and produced by Jim Lemley, Timur Bekmambetov and Tim Burton. Follow us on Twitter: @justseenit Continue reading ‘Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter Movie Review – Just Seen It’