April 2015 Movies to See

The Longest Ride April 10th

I reviewed my first impression of this not too long ago and I stand by this movie looking like a good one!

Furious 7 April 3rd

This is not on my must see list but I know a lot of Furious fans that are supped up for this movie. I stopped my watching after 1 or 2.

Paul Blart: Mall Cop 2 April 17th

Hahaha. I love a good comedy and this movie looks funny! Good mall security is never really on vacation.

The Age of Adaline April 24th

A women that never ages. I think people get caught in the idea of immortality and this is no different. I am looking forward to how this movie plays out.

Cinderella | Movie Review

I took my niece to see Cinderella this weekend. I had already seen snips of the movie thanks to Bachelor.
I thought the casting was done well. I loved the costuming but I personally felt like the movie fell flat. It wasn't as magical as I hoped it would be...but they are remaking a classic story that has been told and retold over and over.
So it would be difficult to retell in a whole new way.

My niece is 5. She liked it. She said her favorite part was the dancing. She is a romantic already and I love her for it.

★★★★☆

March 2015 Movies to See

Unfortunately this month is not a big must see movie for me. There is only one movie I am really looking forward to and a few others I know are expected to be big released.

Cinderella 3/13

This is my must see movie of the month. I am looking forward to this remake and am hoping to take my niece to see it.
Update: you can read my review here.

Chappie 3/6

I am still not sold on this be a must see but I might see it at the dollar theater. If you are interested in the director or have been looking forward to it this is your chance to support the movie opening weekend.

Update: Bear saw it and liked it. No idea when he might write a review LOL

The Divergent Series : Insurgent 3/20

This is not a movie I will be seeing since I haven't seen the first one yet but I have heard a lot of talk where people are looking forward to seeing it. If you see it I would like to hear your thoughts.

Hot Tub Time Machine | Movie Review

This movie had a slow start and some very rocky spots. It was funny.
The previews lead me to believe there would time travel across several decades. Short answer is NO. There is only a montage at the end about 15 minutes long where they insert themselves into meaningful historical moments.
Instead of going to the past they go to the future. There are Fringe references that result in an amusing song. There is also a few Terminator references which I found to be timely since Terminator is coming out with a new movie soon too.

As with most sequels it was not as good as the first one. John Cusack decided against being in the sequel and after seeing it I understand why.

★★★☆☆

Fifty Shades of Grey | Movie Review

This movie did not disappoint. It followed the book closely while still taking some movie making freedoms.

I thought the movie did a great job of reflecting that all sexual relations were consensual and there was nothing close to abuse or domestic violence involved. I thought the cast was well chosen. I thought Taylor would be younger but he's a supporting role anyway so not a deal breaker.

I know there was a lot of hoopla about the rating. Personally I felt the scenes were very intimate and while not obscene I do think the R rating is more of an R+.

There are breasts shown and then pubic hair is all you see of anything below the waist but at times it felt like from the audience I was watching something secret and treasured.  It was odd as I don't remember that crossing my mind during other sex scenes in movies.

Because of this odd feeling of intrusion I don't think I would have been comfortable in a theater full of people or even going with someone. I went by myself and I sat on an empty row. {Benefits of seeing a twilight show}

I am glad that the movie has already broken box office records and that the sound track is doing well. I am also hopeful for movies 2 and 3.

★★★★☆

**not beause it isnt worth the money to see it but because seeing it in theaters was awkward to me**

Jupiter Ascending | Movie Review

This movie was a disappointment. I was looking forward to seeing this movie opening weekend.

There is no plot line. While I am all for a straight forward action movie the action wasn't believable. There are scenes where crazy action is going on but cars are driving by like they don't see anything.

There is no back story or explanation before the movie drops you into an odd and vague conversion between people who are basically talking nonsense.

Mila Kunis and Channing Tatum are both in this movie and they're basically the movie's only redeeming factor.

I give Jupiter Ascending:

★★☆☆☆

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What do Byrd at the Reel stars mean?

★★★★★

Must See! Worth the money to see this in the theater if you can. I love it!

★★★★☆

Still a must see but you might wait to see it at the dollar theater.

★★★☆☆

This is not a movie to spend money on but is still worth catching on Netfix/Redbox/Cable. If the movie has actors you like or a topic you love it might put the movie to a 4 star for you.

★★☆☆☆

This movie is a take it or leave it. Not worth spending money on and it would be an okay time filler if you cant find anything else better on Netfix/Redbox/Cable.

★☆☆☆☆

Not worth your money or your time. This movie isn't even worth a bored night of Netfix/Redbox/Cable viewing.

February 2015 Movies to See

Can you believe there are acually 24 movies scheduled to come out in the short month of Febuary. Kinda baffling because most dont get many previews or commercials and just float on by.

My top movies to see in Febuary:

4. Kingsman: The Secret Service {02/13}

Who doesn't love a spy movie. Techy gadets cool stunts. Yes please.

3. Jupiter Accednding {02/06}

Channing Tatum. I don't feel like much more is needed but I'll continue. Space and galactic domination, threat on earth, an unknown princess. I'm in.
Update: Read my review HERE.

2. Hot Tub Time Machine 2 {02/20}

If you saw the first one I expect some similar slap stick humor and drunken jokes while almost ruining the time space continuum that time travel always tries to balance. It should be good for a laugh. I might wait until it hits the dollar theater to see it.
Update: you can read my review HERE.

1. Fifty Shades of Grey {02/14}

Now this is THE movie to see this month. This will be on my opening weekend list. I have read the books and enjoy the genre. I am looking forward to the movie and how they will capture the sensualness that the book has. Blah blah blah to the people who call it porn and have never read the book and don't know the topic they are trying to argue.
Update: You can read my review HERE.