I went to see District 9on Friday at 7:30. Wondering why my boyfriend and friend were able to meet our other friends (all 10 of them) who had been saving seats, basically walked into a rather quiet theater (almost unheard of in NYC) which was not full to capacity and there was no line… Then we sat down and watched what is easily aside from Star Trek, the best movie of the summer. Seriously, this movie kicked ass. Still in a state of best-movie-ever shock, we then left the theater and were greeted with the longest freaking line of people I have ever seen. There was the line I had been expecting to see when we first entered. So we were lucky to choose an earlier viewing time, thus avoiding the noisy, obnoxious movie goers and all the while seeing the best movie of the summer, aside from Star Trek.
See this movie. It’s bloody fantastic. Check out the website, it’s pretty cool and very “Lost-esq”.
The sixth installment of Harry Potter: Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince was…Great!
We just got back from seeing the sixth movie in the Harry Potter series and I do believe it lived up to expectations. Although, this film was different from the previous Potter films, in that it led the way to what will be that very last movies ( the 7th book will be divided into two separate films but will be filmed as Lord of the Rings was back to back). It felt more like a transitional film such as The Two Towers, leading us into an opening for the final ending.
As we have grown up, J.K Rowling’s characters in Harry Potter have also grown and both book and film have become darker with each new beginning. The Half Blood Prince was no different and I wasn’t disappointed to sit through an even darker film yet. It had some really beautiful visual affects that are worth sitting through in themselves. This film had less action and more time for the actors to finally display their true acting skills. And what good little actors they have become! I was thoroughly impressed, especially with Emma Watson and Rupert Grint’s performances. They have grown into their acting shoes and really pulled off some fantastic acts. Oh, and what it is to see the hormones flying around as both cast and written characters are now that age. Daniel Radcliff felt the same to me as in every other film…nothing too terrible, nothing too mind blowing. Maybe he just only does fabulous work in the nude (Equus)??? I dunno, but overall I liked this movie and I’d give it three and one half diamonds if I could actually put half diamonds on here…
Tomorrow can’t come soon enough as Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince comes out! Well, actually it’s out tonight at midnight, but that’s a little late for me since I’ll be getting up at 5:30am. So tomorrow it is!!! I’m super excited!
Here is the Official trailer to build the anticipation:
I just had the pleasure of watching Overature Films’ 2008 “Henry Poole is Here” on Netflix’s Watch Instantly (which my boyfriend and I just love because sometimes we are lazy bums and can’t be bothered to walk the two blocks to Blockbuster). The film which stars Luke Wilson and Radha Mitchell as well as Adriana Barraza and Morgan Lily was released on DVD in the U.S in January 2009. While not having many people recognize this movie, I did remember seeing previews for this film when I came across the name on Netflix. It was one of those “Hey! I remember seeing the preview, this movie looked good…how come we never saw it?” I decided to give it a go, and was very pleasantly surprised and taken aback to how powerful this movie was. I have to admit that I did get a little teary eyed touched by the way Wilson’s character Henry, Barraza’s Esperanza and Mitchell’s Dawn interacted with each other.
Radha Mitchell, Morgan Lily and Luke Wilson in “Henry Poole is Here” by Overature Pictures 2008.
Esperanza, the “pushy”, relentless yet loving neighbor and Dawn as the lovely and sexy mother of six year old Milly (Lily), Poole’s other neighbor. The quirky group interact delicately with each other during the course of the movie and Henry Poole has a secret which he hides until the very end. ‘Henry Poole’ has a powerful message and surprising ending to a touching story. I recommend!
Today we went to see the newest Pixar (I am a huge fan) movie, “Up” which was adorable and heartbreaking at the same time. Although I have to admit, I still rank Wall-e and the Incredibles as Pixar’s best. “Up” had a little something for everybody. Children, adults and even the hardest to please movie critics and analyzers will find this film enjoyable. This was a chance for Pixar, not to display their animation brillance (they already did that with flying colors in the past), but to show off their story telling abilities. And story tell they did. “Up” is a wonderful story about love, friendship, an old man and his floating house and most importantly, adventure. With hidden metaphors and symbolism everywhere, there is much to see and think about in this film. What could be more adorable than an old man and a soft, cuddley kid who embark on a once in a lifetime adventure together in a house carried by balloons? Go see Up and get “lifted” away.
♥♥♥♥ (hearts instead of stars until I find the html coding for a star!)
After the movie (and wiping the tears away with paper towls), we set out to find dinner. Just a few blocks from our apartment is restaurant row, convenient, eh! We walked from the theater on 42nd to restaurant row where there was a street festival taking place. I snapped a pic as we settled into a nice, cozy spanish restaurant called “Sangria” where we ordered olives, and an assortment from their tapas menu. I love olives! We left around 10:30pm and now I’m cozy at home with cats.
Looking especially girly in a yellow dress. Rare, very rare.
A bit late (by a week) on posting this, but in my defense I had written it once already and then my blasted iPhone deleted it somehow. Anyway…
I had the pleasure of seeing Star Trek on opening night and what a pleasure it was! I was expecting awesome (of course, being the Trekkie that I am), but this movie really blew me away. Not only will Star Trek fans like it (and no, I’m not talking about the die hard ones who will QQ about Vulcan), but the average, everyday joe/too-bad-your-not-a-trekkie-too will love it as well. I saw the regular version opening night and then again the next day on IMAX. If you haven’t already, GO SEE IT! I even went all out and wore my beloved Star Trek t-shirt that Dhare got me at comic-con. Yeah, that’s right…I’m like real geek.
You won’t find a better cast in a better movie all summer. Zachary Quinto as Spock and Chris Pine as Kirk are dead on. What talent, and the rest of the cast? Outstanding!
J.J Abrams is a genius and my new hero. Thumbs up for Star Trek, but not for the mean ticket taker jerk who wouldn’t let me in an hour ahead of time. ♦♦♦♦♦
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