Nick and Norah's Infinite Playlist

Nick and Norah's Infinite Playlist

Who's in it: Michael Cera, Kat Dennings, Alexis Dziena, Ari Graynor

What's it about: Nick(Cera) and Tris(Dziena) broke up and Nick is still not over the beautiful teenager. After playing with his band one night, he is approached by Norah(Dennings). They start to hang out together and decide to go and find where their favourite band, Where's Fluffy?, is playing. Nick's friends offer to take Norah's drunk friend, Caroline(Graynor), home, but they lose her. When Nick and Norah find out about the loss, they go searching New York to find her. The bonding time has it's ups and downs, but Nick's friends think that Norah could be the cure for Tris.

What I Think: This movie was outstandingly written. Cera was as cute as ever doing the innocent boy. I thought that Dennings did a wonderful job, but I really don't see what most people see in her. Dziena was alright, but I hated her character more than anyone could know, and I'm sure that the writers had intended for that to happen. I loved the twists that occured throughout the movie and I loved the way that it ended. For any of you who do watch this movie, you have to watch the gum.

Into the Wild

Into the Wild

Who's in it: Emile Hirsch

What's it about: Throughout his life, Chris(Hirsch) has always felt held back by the material possessions that control the world. After graduating with near perfect grades, he leaves his home without notice and goes on a journey to find himself. He meets several people along the way that encourage him, but also think that he should at least let his family know that he's alright. After walking around the western states, he decides that his final quest is to find a place and stay in Alaska for a while.

What I Think: This movie was based on the true story of Christopher Johnson McCandless. It was also turned into a book by Jon Krakauer. I thought that they played out the story of his life very well. Hirsch did an outstanding job as a nature lover and a man living on his own in the wild. It was interesting to watch his calm way of living turn to a frantic need to survive. He lived quite sophistically by himself and I loved his inablity to truely become embaressed. I wish that I had his talents to think things over the way that he did. It was also amazing to learn about a man who truely believed that he didn't need money to survive in the world. There are scenes of nudity that I didn't like and weren't needed to me.

Dorothy Mills

Dorothy Mills

Who's in it: Carice van Houten, Jenn Murray

What's it about: Psychiatrist Jane(Houten) is pulled into a small island community off the mainland of Ireland. Her reasoning is to help a young girl who is being accused of molesting and beating a baby. When she meets Dorothy Mills(Murray), she is immediately enthralled. She finally figures that Dorothy has multiple personality syndrome, but, after much investigation, finds that the other people inside of her are ones who died ten years ago. She only needs to know why the three souls are controlling Dorothy, but quickly finds out.

What I Think: I liked this film more than I thought I would. I was told by my English teacher that it was a waste of time, but I found more interest in it then. I liked the plot and everything, but, as my teacher explained, it lacked true horror. I was expected all out gore, but instead it was a different type of scare. I don't think that people really realize how dangerous or scary possession or multiple personality disorder can be. Watching this movie triggered a different kind of fear than regular movies. As for the acting, it was mediocre, but the setting and scenery was positively the best.

Pineapple Express

Pineapple Express

Who's in it: Seth Rogen, James Franco, Danny McBride, Gary Cole

What's it about: Dale(Rogen) is a pothead. His dealer is Saul(Franco). When Saul gets a special shipment of the upcoming rage called Pineapple Express, Dale just has to have some. When Dale witnesses a murder, he throws his roach out the window and runs for it. Ted(Cole), the city's biggest dealer, is on the lookout for Dale and Saul. They meet up with their middleman, Red(McBride), who's already been threatened by Ted's people. The three of them get together in an attempt to shut Ted down as well as save their own lives.

What I Think: I originally saw this in the theatre. It was ever better a second time around. Rogen is popping up in movies everywhere. His distinct voice is even being used in animated films. I enjoy his type of comedy. Franco did an amazing dealer. He has the smile of one and the voice of one. McBride was hilarious! I would love to be him because he always gets the crazy, yet awesome, roles in films. Cole had his moments during the movie but wasn't all that great.