The Idiot brother makes himself a liked guy..and it makes a good movie too

Ned: Were Just two guys and a dog making candles.

**** out of *****

(4 out of 5)

Jesse Peretz brings us one of the best dramatic comedies of 2011, and adds a heartfelt story about a loving guy who just want's to be with his family. The film stars one of my favorite comedians Paul Rudd, and he does a great job in this role, he always does a great job, he has in fact played a hippie before, but not as good as he does here, the film provides a fun enjoyment for almost everyone, this film certainly has a audience, while most will find this "Boring" and "Artsy" the other half will film it heartfelt, hilarious, and most importantly a good film, with a solid story line and actually isn't too vulgar or unappealing, the film offers humor that is pretty much for adults, but the film will pretty much only appeal to older folk's, seeing it is sorta out there, this is defiantly a stoner film, and can't possibly appeal to everyone, but it's sorta like a arthouse film, and its very well done, I enjoyed it greatly, I couldn't help but think, Ned kind of reminds me of myself, he goes out his way to make other people feel better, and that's exactly what kind of person I am, I think why I loved this film so much, is because I actually relate to it.

The film follows Paul Rudd as a Gardner, Ned, who recently just got out of jail, and he finds out his girlfriend has a new guy, and he needs a place to stay, he tries to spend time with his family, that seems to not enjoy his presence but his family doesn't realize what they had until it's gone. It has a great cast with a good story, and really brings you close to a lovable stoner named Ned, he really only want's to be loved, it had me at tears really, it's a amazing film and you will have allot of fun with it, its pretty great.

Conan is a Barbaric film...

Conan: I live, I love, I slay, I am content..

** out of *****

(2 out of 5) 

Oh my, Mr. Nispel, What have you done? You took a beloved cheesy classic and tried to make it serious, this film has so many problems and it defiantly doesn't know what it want's to be, it drags through making the film so boring at part's that it made me crawl out my skin, and even, dare I say check my phone for the time, this film is extremely long and is just not what it claims to be, the trailers made it look like a action packed, gore fest, that was a total misunderstanding, there's barley any fun parts here either, it really kills me to rip through this but it's just not a good film, and it's disappointing, because it had such potential, but it failed miserably, its not a horrible film, but by all means it's not good, and it's very hard for me to dislike a film, but this just about does it, with cheesy dialogue and actors that try so hard to be serious it looks like there laughing inside trying to keep a straight face, it's really that bad, it just really doesn't work at all. 

The film is honestly laughable in the beginning to where I felt like leaving, but I just wanted to see how it was, and I'm paying for it now, it's not a guilty pleasure either it really makes you feel sick, that Hollywood ruined Conan, because they had a change and they ruined it, hopefully we get a remake because this isn't even better that Conan: The Destroyer, and that's pretty bad to say. The effects in this film aren't done good either nothing is realistic or believable, and from a hour and thirty minuets in its not even fun, its just boring until the last hour or so it starts to pick up with non stop gore and violence, the music and editing is crap too, it's just really not a enjoyment until the end. Dare I even start to rave about the shitty 3D conversion in this film, it was blurry and left me with a splitting headache and sore eyes for around thirty minuets, I didn't even have a 2-D choice, but I got a free pass for this film, and I see why now, the 3D was a waste of time and just as bad as Clash Of The Titan's conversion, I really wanted to like this film, and I even convinced myself it was" ok" but I can't hide it, it was a poor film, and especially for Conan...ugh...Dear God, I say pass this film because you won't even remember it in a second, Its a pass..even for a fan.

The cast tried their best with this film, they really did and you can see them try and try again but it doesn't work, Jason Momoa was good as Conan and did steal the show..if you call it that but other than that..its really not good at all... it gets two stars for trying and it should be grateful for that.

Fright Night is a solid Remake with a 3D twist

Peter Vincent: I'm gonna pop your cherry

****1/2 out of *****

(4 1/2 out of 5)

In 1985 there was a film released named "Fright Night" the film was a solid horror flick, and became popular, now, Dreamworks along with director Craig Gilliespie decided to reboot the film, starring Collin Farrell as the beloved Jerry/Vampire, the remake is just as good if not better than the original they both were allot different  from each other and had different elements that fit with each film, this film is a treat for fan boys a horror fan's alike.

The film has a interesting cast using Startrek, and Terminator Salvation's Anton Yelchin as Charlie Brewster, Toni Collette as his mother Jane Brewster, Christopher Mintz Plasse as Ed, and of course Collin Farrell as the evil vampire OH and let's not forget the vamp slayer David Tennant as the star of the show Peter Vincent. The film is incredibly well done in all fields and is very had to pick at it, it's honestly like a ride at Universal Studios, and you can't help but have a good amount of fun with this film, it stays true to vamp history, with allot of high school antic's, but not so much it's stupid, its a well deserved reboot and it's done well.

The film follows Charlie Brewster a teen just getting popular after ditching his friend Ed, but something creepy's going on when the new neighbor moves in people start disappearing, the film has alot of thrills and scares to it and it's all done in glorious 3D, films like these are what 3D was made for, the film was extremely dark at parts, so dark I had to watch certain clips without the glasses, but most of the time the 3D looked good, and had a exceptional amount of depth and was a pretty good 3D experience, it worked well with the film, I have very little complaints with this film, it was good, and very well done.

This isn't the Final Destination...but it is the best

Bludworth: Death doesn't like to be cheated

**** out of *****

(4 out of 5)

It's almost the end of summer, which means..another Final Destination, cheesy, gimmicky ,3D,horrible acting, and great twisted death scenes, what more could one ask for? The series continues with yet another filma nd YES, OF COURSE! It's in 3D, the horror franchise steps it up a level adding new twists and new ways death can get you, this defiantly isn't the end so get your paychecks ready its going to be a pricey ride.

Looks like the same idiot is casting again choosing local teens that can't act worth a shit and a horror God, Tony Todd, that was probably the best thing to come to this series, I LOVE Todd, hes a icon that will live forever, this movie was the best in the series, it had a twist that I cannot tell you because it will spoil it for you but the film is defiantly worth seeing if your a fan or have seen the series, these films are just fun even know there sick, gruesome and cheesy, there so much fun to go see because your always expecting the worse and the fun is always delivered to you in a great way, the film uses its gimmicky 3D to make you pay that extra $3.50 because they know you will pay it to see severed hand's and gut's thrown right in your face...it's the american way.

This film is a very solid horror flick with cheap scares and thrills that are so fun you can't pass up, its just so thrilling seeing all these film's, but once again everyone dies, some deaths impress some distress, and they always lead up to another sequel, the last film was supposed to be the FINAL film, but of course greedy Warner brothers and New Line wan't there cash nice and hot. There's no doubt in my mind that there are going to be more f the film's and I'm just waiting to see Todd's creepy face in the next FINAL DESTINATION.

Rob The Bank Or Bore Us To Death...30 Minuets Or Less

Chet: It will be okay man.

Nick: No it won't I'm going to fucking blow up

***1/2 out of *****

(3 1/2 out of 5)

Following the tragic situation of Brian Wells, July of 2007 Wells (A Pizza Delivery Guy ) was forced to rob a bank or be killed with a bomb strapped to his neck, later Wells was arrested and waiting for bomb squad to get to him and he suddenly blew up. Is it okay for Hollywood to poke fun at a tragic situation like Brian Well's? Obviously to director Ruben Fleischer and producer Ben stiller it is, The same thing bothered me in Tropic Thunder, many men gave there lives to fight and they make a film where they poke fun at the tragic situations men are put it, and the same problem applies here, The film was supposed to be a solid comedy, and that's all fine and dandy but this a true story, and I don't think this is respecting the family of Wells really well, but I can't say this film wasn't entertaining or funny because it was both of those thing's but still something deep down doesn't feel right.

The casting in this film is a great choice Eisenberg, Ansari, Mcbride, and Swardson make a great group of comedians. The film has very dark comedy, but it works with this film it was a fun time, but I really felt like it was lacking allot of action between scenes, the film had plenty of hilarious parts, action packed, and adrenalin filled scenes, but it was lacking basic element's and just was really boring through the middle, you were really just waiting to either laugh or see Eisenberg blow up. Ansari obviously was the funniest character in this film and really made a good impression, because this is his first film and it was a very good choice to cast him, Eisenberg was okay, but I was expecting more from him, Mcbride was...Mcbride and Swardson was himself too, thats really the best way to describe it. The story follows a pot smoking, pizza delivery boy (Eisenberg) who is recently looses his best friend and is forced by money hungry Dwayne (Mcbride) to steal money from a bank to pay for a hit men to kill Dwayne's father, and they get in a big mess along the way.

Like I said its funny, it's boring and its dark, I liked this film but I wanted to like it more, but this is a true story and its hard to have a hard time, when someones suffering out there, but all in all its a good time, rent it when it's released on blu-ray and DVD.

Apes Rise, So do Audiences !

****1/2 out of *****

(4 1/2 out of 5)

Doge Landon: Take your paws off me you damn dirty ape!

Ceaser: NO!

To start off this review I'm going to tell you this film was absolutely EPIC and there wasn't one part that didn't leave me jaw dropped or entertained, The CGI was believable and so was the story and it was excellent, I loved how this is a reboot and not another sequel because word is they are starting to make sequels to rebuild the franchise, and that is GOOD news. The cast selection was great for this film, it was hard to believe at first Franco was going to be playing a doctor, but it all worked out, Andy Serkis as Ceaser was great, even know you never see this guy you know he's a great actor, he plays a ape and still steals the show, it's quite amazing, and interesting, before I wen't and saw this wonderful film I went online and checked out the footage of the making of Ceaser and how they did all the animation, and all that good stuff, Weta Digital the geniuses behind Avatar worked on this project and it pays off, its just so wonderful to see "The Apes" brought back not looking cheesy and a great story.

The story is a doctor named Will Rodman (James Franco) is working on a cure for Alzheimer's and is testing the drug on a Ape named Bright eyes, Bright eyes while trying to protect her new chimp goes insane and ends up getting shot, while she destroys most of the building, after being forced to put down all the 12 apes Dr. Robert Franklin (Tyler Labine) find's the chimp and is either forced to put him down or keep him, but he can't keep him because the company will find out, so Will agrees to take care of him and that short time care turns into a life long friendship, I am not giving you ANYMORE spoilers, so you will have to check out the rest of the film, but honestly this film is amazing. 

 

I think this film comes on the top as one of my favorite films of 2011, better yet of all time, I can't even explain my feelings on how epic this movie is, and I recommend it to anyone that is a fan of  Scifi or Planet Of The Ape's, It also is a very touching film about friendship and very sad in the uses of animal cruelty, everything is just well done!

The Change Up: Raunchy, Hilarious, and somewhat touching?

Mitch: I am going to ruin her!

Jamie: I gotta cool it on the Thai food

****out of *****

There has been a few "Switch" comedies I am fond of, one of them is Yes, Jamie Lee Curtis, and Lindsay Lohan's switch remake film "Freaky Friday" and when I was let in that Jason Bateman and Ryan Reynolds had a take on a guy switch film, first thought was "I'm in!". I got invited by Eventful.com to a special screening of "The Change Up" and it was defiantly worth my time, it was a solid comedy with tons of laughs and a somewhat touching story on rushing your life, I really enjoyed the film, especially seeing comedy is my least favorite genre of film, but I can always go for a good comedy now and then, and Ryan Reynolds and Jason Bateman are always great actors and always give there best performance in all their film's. 

 

The film starts with two friends that knew each other their whole lives, Mitch Planko, and Dave Lockwood, Mitch is a "Actor" who does nothing with his life, and Dave is a family man/ Lawyer that has more time for his job than his smoking hot wife and wonderful kid's. One night the boy's decide to get together and have a few drinks, maybe a few too many, and it leads to pissing in a fountain, to waking up as one another, they have to live in each others shoes for a few days and learn the old lesson, be careful what you wish for. The film had some good elements, great acting, funny jokes, and a great cast, it was really worth my time and made it to the list of one of my favorite comedy films, it used everything well, didn't drag on, or use the sap story for long and I liked that , it kept me entertain and interested.

The film opens this Friday (August 5th 2011) It's defiantly worth seeing, it really works well, and knows what it want's to be, and doesn't try to be funny, it just is, there's no cheesy jokes or dialogue, and it just works, I say go.

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