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.

Cannonball Run

Cannonball Run

Who's in it: Burt Reynolds, Dom DeLuise, Farrah Fawcett

What's it about: The Cannonball Run is a race across the US and JJ(Reynolds) and Victor(DeLuise) are a team racing in an ambulance in order to go fast without too many stops. They pick up a 'patient' named Pamela(Fawcett). In their journey across America, they meet a bunch of challenges and some other teams desperate to win the race. It starts to get tricky when the police get word that the race is going on. Road blocks and car searches begin to narrow down the competition until only the clever ones remain.

What I Think: I'm not usually one for a movie like this, but my boyfriend talked me into it. It was a pretty good movie. Alot of innuendo to other things, but that made it even funnier. I enjoyed DeLuise in his role as Victor and Captain Chaos. My boyfriend and I agreed that certain characters are just made for that man. Most of the time, this movie had me laughing until my sides hurt. There were other minor roles in it that I loved. Jackie Chan was in it and he was hilarious!

The Notebook

The Notebook

Who's in it: Ryan Gosling, Rachel McAdams, Sam Shepard

What's it about: Narrated by Frank(Shepard), a love story between Noah(Gosling) and Allie(McAdams) is pursued over a summer vacation. When the two fall deeply in love, her rich family won't have her hanging around a poor boy working in the lumberyard. After Allie moves back to Charleston, Noah begins to write her a letter every day for a year. She never recieves any of the letter, but sees him in the newspaper years later when she is about to marry. Dwelling on her past, she decides to go back and see Noah, and unexpectedly falls in love with him all over again.

What I Think: Originally a book by Nicholas Sparks, this movie was a real tearjerker. I have seen this movie 4 or 5 times and I can never keep from crying. It is just really sad at the end and I can't help but tear up. I loved the performances of both McAdams and Gosling. They just connected in a way that most couples don't. McAdams looked great in the old fashioned clothing and all in all looked like she belonged way back when. Gosling was great until he had that beard. After the beard appeared, I couldn't love him anymore. The emotions were breathtaking and I could feel everything that each character was feeling.

7 Days to Live

7 Days to Live

Who's in it: Amanda Plummer, Sean Pertwee

What's it about: Ellen(Plummer) and Martin(Pertwee) move into a new house after the deaeth of their son. Martin is hoping to write another top selling book, and Ellen is hoping to move on with her life. Ellen begins to believe that her death is coming near. She is certain that the house is changing them and messing with their minds. After finding out the history of murders that took place within the house, she starts to worry that her fate will soon take her into the darkness that dwells within.

What I Think: I must first say that I loved Pertwee's accent. I, however, am a sucker for the Irish accent. I thought that the performance by Plummer was great. Some of the fear that she showed didn't seem as real as I had hoped, but she did well. As for the storyline, I thought that it could've used a bit more work. Maybe it could've had some more to it than just the facts. The twist in the end was perfect, but I think that there should've have been more meat of the movie.