Only On Thursdays

Alice in Wonderland

2010-03-27T09:45:00.000-07:00

Amazing! Vivid colors, excellent storyline, and fantastic cinematography. Tim Burton really hit the nail on the head here. It's the perfect match of an already good storyline and Burton's eccentric style. This was one of the best movies I have seen. I was captivated the entire time. If you are looking for a new twist on the story and excellent movie then this is it. This is the must see movie of the year!

I give this 4.5/5 playing card soldiers.

Bounty Hunter

2010-03-27T09:09:00.000-07:00

I was apprehensive about seeing this because I thought it might be one of those comedies where they trick you. You laugh at the hilarious preview, then as you see the movie you realize that the moments in the preview were the only funny ones in the movie. In this aspect I wasn't let down. There were a lot of laughs in the movie. What did let me down is the crudeness. Although it wasn't the entire movie, it was enough for me to notice and remember. I felt that they wanted a little more comedy in the movie and so they were a little lazy and got the crude jokes out. I feel if the writers would have left that out they would have had a fantastic movie on their hands.

I give this 2.5/5 Ex-s.

Valentine's Day

2010-02-16T10:24:00.000-08:00

When I first saw the preview and saw that there were 15+ "big name" actors, I thought the movie was going to be a huge flop. This is a movie that in order to remember that it's good, you only remember a few parts. At times there is just too much going on. Too many stories being told. With that being said there were some decent moments in the movie that are worth seeing. This movie has some laughs, and some heart wrenching moments, however it is forgettable. If you want to see a movie and there isn't a whole lot to see, then this might be a good choice.

I give this movie 2.5/5 overpaid actors.

When In Rome

2010-02-15T12:50:00.000-08:00

Not being a fan of cheesy over the top "lovey-dovey" movies, I liked the way this was handled. Instead of making it a movie where no man would be interesting in watching, they made it enjoyable by all. The movie had enough laughs and guy moments mixed in with romance and love stories that the movie was like by both me and my wife. Did the actors deliver amazing performances? No. Was it the best script/plot ever? No. What it is, is a great date night movie. I would go see this again with my wife on a date. It had the perfect balance that made it a great movie for a dinner/movie date night.

I give this movie 3/5 unbroken vases.

Avatar

2009-12-31T10:24:00.000-08:00

In life you can hear a story over and over told by many different people, but until it is told with conviction and passion it probably won't make a difference in your life. Such is the case with Avatar. The core of the story has been told many times, but this time it was powerful. It was captivating. The movie slowly got you hooked and then you were anxious to see what would happen, rooting for them to pull through. The animation and intense detail were simple magnificent. James Cameron did a fantastic job of making this movie compelling and interesting. If you are not sure about this movie; as I was when I saw the preview. I can say that the preview does not do it justice in the least. Find someone you know that has seen it and chances are they loved it.

I give this movie 4.5/5 Na'vi.

Sherlock Holmes

2009-12-28T18:08:00.000-08:00

Being a fan of the Sherlock Holmes saga I had some big expectations. Having Robert Downey, Jr. play Sherlock was a little "iffy" in my mind. I was worried that since Director, Guy Ritchie, wanted to bring the martial artist side of Sherlock out; that he would just play the same role as Ironman and it wouldn't meet my expectations. Downey knocked this out of the park. He was fantastic as Holmes. This movie was an all around thriller. The cinematography, the action, and the acting kept you hooked the entire time. You felt as if you were there alongside Holmes and Watson trying to figure out the cases. My wife and I were constantly leaning to each other; coming up with our own ideas of what would happen and who did what. This movie will keep you on the edge of your seat, keeps you guessing, and when its over you are craving more.

I give this movie 4.5/5 Detective Teams.

The Blind Side

2009-12-13T01:28:00.000-08:00

In my life I have seen a lot of, what I call, "feel good" movies. These are the types of movies that usually make you feel good, but rarely do you talk or think much about it later. Rarely are movies inspirational. The Blind Side is one of those movies. This is a movie that makes you want to be a better person. They make you feel uplifted, not just good. Immediately you are captivated by the storyline and cheering for him to pull through. This is by far one of the best movies I have seen in my life. If you want to see a movie that will do more then merely keep you entertained for an hour and a half, one that is actually worth $10.50. Then this is the movie for you.

I give this movie 5/5 offensive tackles.

Disney's Christmas Carol

2009-11-28T20:54:00.000-08:00

Growing up this was always a favorite story of mine when it was Christmas time. I thought the way that Disney portrayed Scrooge was fantastic. I always imagined him as a very frail old man. I enjoyed the way they portrayed this classic. It was a great movie. However the movie seemed to be geared towards kids, and I would not classify it as a kids movie. The movie is definitely more for an older audience. Altogether I enjoyed it, even though the creepy Ghost of Christmas Past's voice reminded me of Voldemort from Harry Potter.

I give this movie 4/5 Christmas Ghosts.

The Twilight Saga: New Moon

2009-11-22T22:47:00.000-08:00

I tried to go into this movie without any judgments. I tried to look it as a movie I knew nothing about and see if it is something that would catch and hold my attention. It didn't. The first hour of the movie I thought I was going to fall asleep. The movie seriously lacked a plot. Anything that was worth mentioning that happened in the movie happened in the last half of the movie. I did however enjoy the few fight scenes that took place. However if you can get past the fact that Robert Pattison's ability to act is about as good as my ability to be orange, the movie isn't half bad. If the movie had been given more "meat" the movie could have been really good. It has potential, but failed to live up to it.

I give this movie 2/5 Sparkly Vampires.

Blue Man Group

2009-11-07T08:29:00.000-08:00

Since this show has been in Vegas for quite some time I thought I had a good idea of what it would be like. I was wrong. They way that they use lights, colors, and sounds no one could explain to you. You simply have to see it for yourself. I was on the edge of my seat waiting for what they would do next. This show is funny, inspiring and an all around sensation. I have never been this captived by three performers who do not even speak. I would gladly see this over and over again to experience they way they stimulate you. By far, this is the best show I have seen on the strip. AMAZING!

I give this 5 out of 5 Blue Men.

Where The Wild Things

2009-11-07T08:24:00.000-08:00

Having to make a full-length, feature-film out of a short story must have been a feat in itself. Growing up this was one of my favorite books. I loved to read it. I felt the story line in the movie did a great job of staying in line with the original story. It helped us to remember what it was like to be a kid. To remember how simple things would make us happy and make our troubles float away. This movie will definitely bring our your inner child. This is a must see.

I give this movie 4 out of 5 Wild Things.

Duel by Jeremy Clarkson

2009-11-03T17:59:00.000-08:00

You probably know someone that is obsessed with cars. You might have thought to yourself "Why are they so obsessed?". It's a valid question. This video is the answer. Any old car is not "obsession-worthy". It has to pass the tests. In this movie they test the cars. In other words, they physically do what every car fanatic does in their mind when they see a car for the first time. They analyze and if it passes then it is "obsession-worthy". Jeremy Clarkson is the host of a world renowned car show called "Top Gear". In this movie he hosts every car fanatics dream. I invite you to have your first car obsession moment. Here is the challenge; watch this video and see if there is any point where you want to drive one of those cars. A time where you are sitting there in amazement at the beauty of the cars. A time where you are astounded by these amazing engineering feats.

I give this movie 4.5 out of 5 supercars.

This Is It

2009-11-01T19:30:00.000-08:00

I went into this movie with a low expectations. I thought that I would see an entertainer who was trying to relive the "glory" days. Fumbling dance steps, missing notes and no endurance were all things I expected to see. I admit I was pleasantly surprised. Michael Jackson may have aged but he still acts and performs like the kid we all know him as. Many times he was out performing the many young backup dancers. He truly is an entertainer. In my mind performers are told what to do by the many people that the production company hires to make the concert great. Instead Michael was calling the shots, perfecting the music, improving the dances and enhancing the all around experience.

I give this movie 4 out of 5 Moonwalks.