I Love You, Man: Can Paul Rudd please be a movie star now? I Love You, Man was the funniest movie of the spring. It will definitely keep you "slappin' 'da bass mon." Grade: B+
Star Trek: J.J. Abrams is this film. From the music to the cast, Star Trek reeks of the Lost creator, which is exactly what this tired franchise needed. Abrams' film is definitely the most accessible and enjoyable of any Star Trek film. We all knew Zachary Quinto was bound to be great as Spock anyway. Grade: A-
Wolverine: Been there done that. The X-Men films were on life support when X-3 hit the credits, and Wolverine was dead on arrival. The studio even skimped on the budget and Hugh Jackman's claws look as if they were created with '99 CGI. Bonus points for including Gambit in the storyline, however. Grade: B-
The Proposal: Sandra Bullock officially made 2009 the year of the cougar. As Margaret Tate, Bullock transforms from the goofy, girl next door into a prickly ice queen and gives her most charming performance since Miss Congeniality. The Proposal may be a predictable rom-com, but Bullock's chemistry with co-star Ryan Reynolds makes this a welcome surprise. And honestly, at the end of the day, you can never lose with Betty White as comic relief. Grade: B+
Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen: In a recent interview on CBS' Early Show Megan Fox called Transformers a "movie for geniuses." It must be, because this movie made no logical sense. However, when it comes to blowing things up -- it doesn't get much better than this. Grade: C-
Up: It's no secret that Pixar knows how to make great films, but Up may be the studio's best. It's action, adventure, comedy, drama, and even a little romance, and the film does every genre complete justice. The visuals are impeccable, the story is rock solid, the music is moving, and voice actors are spot on. It's nearly impossible to find a flaw with this flick, but pinpointing its strength is simple. Up has more heart than any animated film this year -- maybe ever. It'll tug at your heart strings, give you a belly ache, but most importantly, it'll make you leave the theater with a smile. Grade: A+
1 comment:
We saw all the same movies (with the exception of Transformers..I took a rain check)!
Paul Rudd is fantastic, along with Jason Segel.
Trek was wonderful with Abrams' touches. And the leading men didn't exactly hurt...
I was wondering if I was the only person who noticed how fake Wolverine's claws looked!
Bullock and Reynolds worked well for me...a predictable but enjoyable rom-com.
Up was fantastic - better in 3D! Pixar seems unstoppable!
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