Marley & Me

Marley & Me

Who's in it: Jennifer Anniston, Owen Wilson, Woodson, Jonah, Clyde

What's it about: Before they had children, John(Wilson) and Jen(Anniston) Grogan had a dog. The dog's name was Marley(Woodson). He was the world's worst dog. Every time that Jen or John would try to train he would wag his tail and do the opposite of their orders. Throughout the couples life, they had some kids and Marley(Jonah) was just one of the family. The two often got into fights and disagreements, but they never gave up on themselves. Once their family had grown a bit older, Marley(Clyde) started to get sick. The closely knit family was starting to lose their most loved by all member.

What I Think: This was based on a book by the real John Grogan. Marley was played by three different dogs in this movie which is why three names are given above. This movie was very casual and accurate to many peoples lives today. I enjoyed watching every minute of this movie. By the time it was over, every person that was watching it with me was crying. My boyfriend left a huge spot on my shoulder where he had been crying. Not many movies can make me cry, but I must say that this one really did. Wilson and Anniston captured their characters and brought them to life and had them relate to all of us in some way. Great job from all of the characters.

School for Scoundrels

School for Scoundrels

Who's in it: Jon Heder, Billy Bob Thorton, Michael Clarke Duncan, Jacinda Barrett

What's it about: So many years have gone by in Roger's(Heder) life in which he's been trampled upon by other men and some women. He can never seem to make it with the ladies. After a reference to Dr. P(Thorton) and his assistant Lesher(Duncan), Roger partakes in a class with a group of other men just like him. His goal is to eventually date Amanda(Barrett) who lives on the same floor of his apartment building. The class goes through all of the basics of style and confidence to hit it off with women. Amanda meets Dr. P and it's a survival of the fittest between Roger and his teacher.

What I Think: Heder is such a good actor. Thorton has always been on my good side. Even though I didn't like his character, I liked watching him play such a man. I have never seen Barrett before but she played her part well. Each scene was planned out perfectly because I was always wondering what could possibly happen next and that's what a good movie is supposed to do. Duncan played so great and I loved every detail that was released about him by certain characters throughout the story. Suprisingly, Ben Stiller was squeezed in there. He played a short role but he made the movie as always.

Superhero Movie

Superhero Movie

Who's in it: Drake Bell, Sara Paxton, Christopher McDonald

What's it about: A school field trip to a local laboratory leaves Rick Riker(Bell) wondering what has happened to him. He begins to develop strange powers and he's slowly learning to use them. His secret sweetheart and girl next door, Jill(Paxton), is always wondering what he is doing. After Rick names himself the Dragonfly, everything seems to go south. Hourglass(McDonald) becomes the Dragonfly's arch nemisis and he is tormenting Riker's family and loved ones.

What I Think: As much as this movie was advertised, I expected it to be the funniest thing I would ever see. To me it ended up being pretty dull. Sure it had it's moments, but most of those moments were given away in previews. That's what's been happening too much these days and I don't like it. Also, I thought that there would be more movie spoofs to it, but really it was only Spiderman that the movie was spoofing. I really expected more from such actors as Bell and McDonald. I was very disappointed.

License to Wed

License to Wed

Who's in it: Mandy Moore, John Krasinski, Robin Williams

What's it about: After Sadie(Moore) and Ben(Krasinski) become engaged, they decide to get married in Sadie's church by the extremely outgoing Reverend Frank(Williams). The crazy Reverend tells them that they must first graduate from an engaged couples group to make sure that they are indeed ready to get married. When the two start to fight, Ben gets fed up and finds the most dirt on Frank that he can. After revealing this information, Sadie is only more enfuriated and breaks off the engagement.

What I Think: This movie was hilarious. I had been meaning to watch it for a long time but never really got the chance. Almost every joke had a sexual innuendo but that was alright because they were all funny. Krasinski has been appearing in a lot more things and I think that is great for him. He's a simple looking guy but he has a very funny personality that comes out in his characters. Usually I love Moore, but she was more of a minor character in this movie. Williams was his funny self as always!

Role Models

Role Models

Who's in it: Seann William-Penn, Paul Rudd, Christopher Mintz-Plasse, Bobbe Thompson

What's it about: As an order from the court, Danny(Rudd) and Wheeler(William-Penn) are to work with Sturdy Wings. This program is for children who aren't accepted in their world. It is to help them move along in the world and learn how to make friends. Danny meets Augie(Mintz-Plasse) who is a geeky kid obsessed with dragons and Medieval times. Wheeler meets Ronnie(Thompson) who is a foul mouthed boy with a single mother. The two men teach the boys about being in the real world and how to be who they want to be.

What I Think: Again the nudity was a bit uncalled for. I didn't think that it showed any sort of point to show naked women except the first one. The entire movie was hilarious! I loved the fact that KISS played a huge part in the movie. I recommend this movie to anyone who wanted to laugh their head off for an entire movie. I was laughing pretty much from beginning to end. All of the actors were fun. I want to go to a LAIRE now. I thought that it was great and I would love the experience to be in one.

With You

With You

Who's in it: Joseph O'Rourke, Mike Pish, Fred Schutz

What's it about: After Jim(O'Rourke) leaves his job, he heads out to Mt. Prospect in hopes of a more relaxing lifestyle. His friend from college, Sloan(Pish), lives next door and tells him the old stories of the town. Jim's house overlooks the supposedly haunted house of the town, but Jim doesn't believe any of it. After Jim's new boss, Mr. Klein(Schutz), unexpectedly dies, Jim starts to receive weird calls and hear things. His house begins to have pink liquid on the floors and he hears demonic whispering around the house. He thinks that the ghostly man is out to get him.

What I Think: This was officially the third worst movie I've ever seen in my entire life. The acting was better than the other worst movies, but the sound effects and special effects lacked some serious skill. I was close to crying the effects were so bad. The plot was pretty good but I think that the crew wasn't as fortunate to have all of the equipment to make everything happen. They picked a perfect graveyard for some of the scenes. I liked the idea of the movie but it wasn't a great movie to watch.

Seven Pounds

Seven Pounds

Who's in it: Will Smith, Rosario Dawson

What's it about: Ben(Smith) has a dark secret. He has been trying to redeem himself from it for a long time. He plans to commit suicide but wants to make sure that he has left his mark on the world. He goes around meeting people as a IRS agent. He meets Emily(Dawson) who is suffering from congenial heart failure. He falls in love with her and when he does his life starts to fall apart. He feels as though his world is caving in on him and he is leaving his mark on the world and on the people that he left behind.

What I Think: Will Smith is one of the best actors ever. He looks great and can really bring out the emotions that a movie needs. The movie was a tearjerker. Dawson did an amazing job as well. She was beautiful and pitiful at the same time. Even with such a limited main cast, I thought that the movie was a hit. With the storyline that it had, there was no need for more characters. Mind you the flashbacks got a bit confusing at times. There were two brief scenes with subtitles. Well, I thought that this was an amazing movie and that Will Smith has done it yet again.

The Passion of the Christ

The Passion of the Christ

Who's in it: James Caviezel, Hristo Shopov, Maia Morgenstern

What's it about: Christ(Caviezel) is found by the high priests guards and taken to Pontius Pilate(Shopov). When the people of the crowd agree to take back a murderer instead of Jesus, He is given to the crowd to do what they wish. After Jesus is whipped and beaten, He is sentenced to be crucified. He is whipped the entire way towards Calvary Hill with his mother, Mary(Morgenstern), watching. Jesus is then hung upon the cross and left to die.

What I Think: Out of all of the rendentions of this story, I have never seen one so gruesome. The brutality was taken to extremes and there was no room for guessing how awful Jesus' torture was. I was amazed at the amount of accuracy of the story of Jesus' crucifixtion. I watched this the day after Good Friday and I am so glad that I did. I have a brand new appreciation for Jesus and what He did for us. The intensity of emotion is what kept me enthralled for the whole time. There were subtitles, but I never even really noticed. I recommend this movie to believers and non-believers. I think that it would even make those who don't believe think about it.