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I Am Legend (2007)

I'm a really big wimp. In fact, movies like the Gremlins and Wizard of Oz scare me so I'm just going to state this ahead of my interview so you know who's point of view was watching this film.

Wow. First of all I don't want to give too much away because there are things in the movie I wasn't expecting at all. Which is supposed to be normal but rarely is. It's full of surprises and twists that left me in great appreciation and admiration of the filmmakers motive to make a great action slash thriller movie.

What are the evil creatures that still lurk in New York with our hero, Dr. Robert Nevell (Smith)...werewolves, vampires, zombies...I dunno. I guess you'll have to find out for yourself.

To be fair I will give a heads up to fellow wimps - this movie made me jump about seven times. Things do pop out and there is very few moments in this film that have any type of score.

It gave me slight reminders of Cast Away, just with a man being isolated and making friends in unusual places.

There is one very gruesome killing of a mannequin so please be prepared for that.

I was very impressed with the CGI and the way they were able to transform New York and make it look so real and accurate.

I saw some pretty young kids in the movie when I went and I have to say that those have got to be some tough kids because I was scared half the time.

Will Smith did an amazing job carrying a film nearly all by himself. Very few actors have that ability.

This is a great film to see this Holiday season if you're up for an action slash thriller flick. Boys will like it because of the car chasing deer scene (what?) and the girls will enjoy the delicious eye candy that is Will Smith.

Posted Saturday, December 15, 2007 2:17 PM by immaBOHEMIAN | with 0 comments

Topnotch Naughty

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Superbad (2007)

This film was one that I was really excited about seeing this summer. I love Michael Cera, who also played George Michael in Arrested Development. Superbad is movie that really aims for the men of the world, but is really funny for the women because we know guys that are just like Seth and Evan. They basically go on an adventure to get booze for a party and have trouble with the cops and their friend McLovin who seems to have all the luck in the world. It had the same kind of humor as Knocked Up, which features Seth Rogen who is also a major character in Superbad, and the 40-Year Old Virgin. There's no way you won't laugh out loud at this film unless your dead...or an elderly person. There are some possibly offensive parts but it's rated R so you've gotten your fair warning. Anything goes. It's really, really, funny if you've ever had High School guy friends who just wanted to get laid. There are so many avenues that you can relate with in this movie.

Posted Sunday, December 09, 2007 5:57 PM by immaBOHEMIAN | with 0 comments

Ratatouille

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Ratatouille (2007)

Like many others I've always been a fan of the computer animated films. Toy Story blew us away, Shrek is loved by many kids but even more adults. A new era of film has been given to us. But like every good thing, it must eventually come to an end. Ratatouille was so boring that I checked my watch at least twenty times. It was almost painful to watch. The animation was impressive, that always captures my attention but the story was slow, dragged out, and at times I myself was wondering where the hell it was all going. There weren't really any characters that I felt compelled towards except maybe the bad guys because they were such characters. But the rat was kind of blah and the main guy was blah and I was bummed out because I thought it was going to be really good. But it's not and I don't understand why everyone's saying that it is. So I'm here to tell you that if you liked Over the Hedge (which I loved) you'll hate Ratatouille. We remember Buzz, Woody, and Donkey...but nobody is going to remember Remy...which was the rats name...I think.

Posted Sunday, December 09, 2007 5:56 PM by immaBOHEMIAN | with 0 comments

Sir Lumber Buzzard

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Mr. Woodcock (2007)

I would like to nominate this film as worst film of the year. I would also like to ask everyone out there how the hell Billy Bob got famous. He is a terrible actor. The only movie that I actually like him in is Monster's Ball. Everything else I've seen him in is total garbage. I spent eight bucks to see this movie and it was so crap that I was actually pissed off the entire time I was watching it. Honestly, I'm not usually this hard on films but I'm warning you, it is complete garbage. It's so bad I'm not giving it any stars because it doesn't deserve them. Don't be fooled by the funny previews...all three funny parts are in the trailer, you've seen the best parts don't waste your money.

Posted Sunday, December 09, 2007 5:54 PM by immaBOHEMIAN | with 1 comments

I Directly Declare You Charles and Larry

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I Now Pronounce You Chuck and Larry (2007)

his movie surprised me. I think the thing that caught me off guard the most was how sincere a lot of the parts were. I was expecting it to be this crude film, filled with typical gay jokes. But instead it was a really interesting view on the whole thing. I especially appreciated the fact that a Queen song was played, which I proudly sang along to. I don't care what people think, I paid eight fifty, I'll sing if I want to!

I didn't dislike it, but I didn't love it either. I don't remember a lot from it. I think I went into it with too many expectations. That seems to happen a lot with me and I need to learn how to go into movies without any feeling. Instead I'm always excited by the actors or the premise...maybe I'm the only one that has this problem.

I felt like the story tended to drag on a bit and I could've thought of a few different things to make it funnier, but all in all it was an okay movie. Adam Sandler seems to be drifting more toward the serious movies or at least serious themes, Click is another example of an okay movie that had it's funny moments but for the most part was pretty serious subject matter. I have to admit I kind of enjoy it. I was never a fan of Sandler until I saw him in Punch Drunk Love and Reign Over Me. I will continue to see Sandler films, but this one didn't leave much of an impression.

Posted Sunday, December 09, 2007 5:53 PM by immaBOHEMIAN | with 0 comments

Marvelous Karma Charles

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Good Luck Chuck (2007)

Have you ever gone to a movie and expected it to be awesome only to have it even more awesome?! Well, this film did just that. I loved it so much. Seriously. It was so hilarious. I love when actresses can actually let loose and have some fun. The only other two that I see doing anything remotely similar would be Drew Barrymore and Kate Winslet.

I was so impressed by both actors in this movie. And the story was so cute. And I think there's enough humor for guys to enjoy it just as much as the girls. Yeah, there is some pretty raunchy crude humor, but if you enjoy that sort of thing then you'll love this movie. I can't even think of what to compare it to because it's nothing like I've ever seen. I've never seen a movie that constructed characters so well in a comedy.

You have to stay during the credits also because the penguin sex scene almost made me pee myself. I had a giant water bottle and by the end I didn't want to leave and miss anything so I seriously had to go, but I resisted and it was so worth it. Dane Cook is slowly rising to becoming one of my favorite comedians, although he's got a lot to live up to and I don't find him very versatile. In fact, anything I see him in I just see him in his stand up. He's always the same character, which happens to the best of them I suppose, but his type cast is actually quite enjoyable. I laughed harder at this movie then any I'd seen in a long time. It's one of the few movies I would tell people was okay to buy on DVD if you haven't seen it in the theaters. But nothing beats the big screen.

Posted Sunday, December 09, 2007 5:52 PM by immaBOHEMIAN | with 0 comments

Alien Boy

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Martian Child (2007)

Martian Child was just what you'd expect it to be. It's sappy, it's cute, and it's heartbreaking. It's really quite a sweet story and the entire time it had me wondering if the boy really was an alien. The answer to that question completely surprised me. I hope these reviews aren't coming off as trivial, I just don't want to give too much information away before you see it.

This movie does have some slow parts and there's a lot of repetitive behavior. So some times moments in the movie can appear tedious. But really it's just a slow moving story about love between a man who tries to go outside of himself to help an alien boy.

I'm a sucker for repetitious characters and I love the fact that Joan and John are constantly in films together. It makes me feel like a part of their family and it makes it that much more believable. The little boy in the movie was also in Must Love Dogs with Cusack and It just goes to show that it's all about who you know.

In actuality the boy is quite good and l actually think at one point I was moved to tears. It might have been an emotional day or maybe I was just really into the movie. I will definitely be purchasing this one for my collection as I am a huge Cusack fan and totally loved the concept.

It's okay to go and see a heartfelt film every now and then.

Posted Sunday, December 09, 2007 5:50 PM by immaBOHEMIAN | with 0 comments

Mr. Magorium's Magic Store

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Mr. Magorium's Wonder Emporium (2007)

This movie is actually what inspired me to write movie reviews in my blog. I opened a newspaper and read the review which gave this film one star out of five and had the title as Mr. Magorium's Magic Emporium. I mean if you're going to rate films at least get the damn title right.

Anyway, I really enjoyed this movie. And it's not just for kids. I love imagination and creativity and if you're looking up and see the name Zach Helm and you're like, where have I seen that before...it's the same guy who wrote Stranger Than Fiction. This was his directing debut and I thought he did awesome.

There's a really moving scene with a Cat Stevens song between Bateman and the little boy that is so beautiful. Dustin and Natalie do an wonderful job as well, having a sort of father daughter relationship. I could really relate with Natalie's character because she was 20 sometime stuck between being a kid and an adult.

If you're looking for a film with amazing cinematic quality and a flawless story then don't go this movie. It's made for children and adults with imaginations. I was really looking forward to seeing this and I wasn't disappointed at all. A lot of people miss out on great films because we set our standards so high. But this movie was very entertaining and made me wish I was Peter Pan and lived in Neverland.

This is the kind of film you should see when you're having a really terrible day. You had a bad day at work, or you're struggling financially and are so tired of life and all the complexities of being an adult. Go to this movie and escape, because there's really no other option when seeing this. It's total escapism.

Don't listen to reviews that discourage you from seeing it, it's worth it, I promise. This movie may help re-establish that wonderment that we once had as children. Imaginations prevail and come to life, don't' miss out.

Posted Sunday, December 09, 2007 5:49 PM by immaBOHEMIAN | with 0 comments

Magical

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Enchanted (2007)

I took my 3 year old and 6 year old nieces to see this film. I actually just wanted to have an excuse to see it because the preview made my burst out into laughter. I figured it would be a little ridiculous but that's what makes these kinds of predictable films fun to watch. It was really quite clever in the attempts to the keep the story fresh.

It did make me want to be in New York (soon my friends, soon) and be apart of the living city. Are there musical numbers? Yes. Do they in a way mock traditional, classical musicals. Definitely.

I don't know many men who would enjoy this movie because it's a complete girl movie. It's very fanciful and the first third of the movie starts out in animation. The good old fashioned hand drawn animation that I've missed so dearly. It's a really lovely sort of movie but as far as movies go, it's not that great if you look at it artistically. However, this kind of movie isn't made for that. It's made for pure entertainment.

It does kind of remind me of Kate and Leopold with the roles simply reversed. I really did enjoy James Marsden in this movie, he's such a fun person. I loved him in X Men and when I saw his more laid back side in Hairspray I knew he'd do a great job in Enchanted which he did.

Amy Adams doe eyed innocence and oblivious nature was very true to how a Princess from an animated world would react to things. If your a fan of the Disney princesses, Cinderella, Sleeping Beauty, you must you see this movie. You'll love it, I promise. However if you can't stand people randomly bursting into song ...you may also enjoy parts of the film because it does indeed mock the entire ideals of musicals by blatantly over doing it.

This isn't by any means the best film I've seen all year, but it was pretty funny and I think little girls everywhere will enjoy it. So if you need an excuse to go see it take a little girl...may be harder for men to go about doing such things...but you know what I mean.

Posted Sunday, December 09, 2007 5:47 PM by immaBOHEMIAN | with 0 comments

Insect Film

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Bee Movie (2007)

Ugh. Can I please state the the obvious thought that pops into my head before I go into a cordial review. I really didn't like this movie, at all. The animation was impressive, but what in the world. The story was so bizarre and made literally no sense and the end felt like some public service announcement and about how important bees are to our ecosystem. Which is fine and everything, but blah.

I think it may also have to do with the fact that I've never been a huge fan of Seinfeld. I know everyone loves the show but I've just never found Jerry funny. I don't know, maybe if you like Seinfeld you'll have better luck when you view this movie. I went in honor of my nephew and nieces so I took one for the team. Hopefully you'll enjoy it a little more than I have.

Posted Sunday, December 09, 2007 5:44 PM by immaBOHEMIAN | with 0 comments

Eighth Month Blitz

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August Rush (2007)

I really liked parts of this movie. As a whole I was satisfied but not overly content with what was given to me. The story line was a bit shaky and the movie trailer definitely lured me in and was better than the movie. But the film had some surprises that caught me off guard and I really enjoyed Robin Williams role.

I think August Rush was made to help people stop and listen more to the people around them. Messages that we miss because we're so busy trying to survive that we forget to stop and enjoy our surroundings.

Freddie Highmore is a firestorm of a performer. He continues to burn vibrantly after out acting all the adults around him. He's going to be one of those actors similar to Ron Howard. Powerhouse performances as a child will build a nice foundation for him as an adult.

I recommend August Rush to anyone who's lost love and then found it again. Whether it was a family member or a lover, this film will move you. I got chills a number of times while watching it. Like I said, although not necessarily impressive cinematically, or providing us with the strongest plot line, it does pull at our heartstrings. This movie is worth seeing. But maybe wait and see it at matinee time.

Posted Sunday, December 09, 2007 5:42 PM by immaBOHEMIAN | with 0 comments

Daniel In Authentic Being

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Dan in Real Life (2007)

So, lately, any film I've seen Dane Cook in, I haven't been much of a fan. And I realize that in a previous review I recommended that Dane Cook stick to his stand up, but he did a pretty good job in this film.

Steve Carell was my real motivation in seeing this film. That and the movie poster. Advertising is key to any film

Dan in Real Life wasn't quite what I was expecting. It's a clean, family, comedy about a widowed man (Carell) who falls in love for the first time since his wife's death. I found it incredibly moving, with comedy in all the right spots.

Was it predictable? Of course. Was it entertaining? Absolutely. The cast made me feel like they were actually a real family and that some how I was a part of their family. I was envious most of the time, wishing that my family acted like Dan's did. It did give me the feeling of a movie from last year, The Family Stone.

In reality all films can remind us of another one we've seen. A completely original idea is nearly impossible to come by and when you do most people don't like it. I don't know many people who wouldn't enjoy this film. It keeps your attention and you find yourself rooting for love.

This happy ending movie actually depressed me, as most romantic movies do. Mainly because it's frustrating at how easy they make love appear. People don't just approach someone they find attractive and attempt to woo them. A lot of times you might get a glance but no follow through. So these films always tend to give me false hope, however, the more I see, and the longer I live, I've come realize that movies are stories that we wish could happen to us in reality, but that never will.

However, if you've ever experienced a movie moment in your life and highly disagree with me, I envy you and hope to one day prove myself wrong. Dan in Real Life is a great film and will most definitely be a much anticipated addition to my DVD collection.

Posted Saturday, October 27, 2007 9:26 PM by immaBOHEMIAN | with 0 comments

A Marvelous Psyche

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This movie blew my mind. Seriously. The only other film that had twisted my brain in such a way was The Sixth Sense but I went into that film expecting some sort of twist ending. This is far from the typical Ron Howard film in my humble opinion. A lot of people say he always has to wrap up his films with a happy ending...which I happen to enjoy thank you very much...and this film has a happy ending to an extent. But he's still seeing his hallucinations. He's still not cured from his ailment.

This film put Jennifer Conelly (Connelly?) on my radar which in turn got me into see Reqium for a Dream, another favorite of mine. Russell Crowe has always been one of my heroes. He's an incredible actor. Incredibly versitle and incredibly talented. I don't care what he chooses to do in his free time, he makes kick ass movies that I will forever appreciate.

I can't get over how well all the plot points connect in this movie. A lot of times films start out strong but the ending is weak, but in A Beautiful Mind everything makes sense. And it's fun to go back and watch moments that you may have missed the first time around, like when Marcy is running around the pigeons and they don't react to her presence.

This movie is the sort fo project that I would like to be a part of. Something so powerful and so moving that you'll never forget it. I've seen so many films, but whenever this one is mentioned I always get excited and feel the need to pull it out and watch it again.

I can't imagine someone never having seen this film. But if you haven't, it's one of the few films that I would recommend to anyone and everyone.

Posted Tuesday, October 23, 2007 7:14 PM by immaBOHEMIAN | with 0 comments

A Bakers Dozen Aging to Three Decades

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13 Going on 30 (2004)

This film has it's little quirks that make me not hate the film. Secretly I just enjoy Mark Ruffalo and the whole concept of getting a second chance, changing things for the better, getting a glimpse into the future at what could be and making it what you want it to be.

Yeah, the film's a bit cheesy and it's your typical romantic comedy but I really liked the whole 80's element. I didn't really like Jennifer Garner in the film. Her doe-eyed, shocked at everything, act was fitting I suppose but I felt that it got a little tired.

Romantic comedies are cruel and give women all over the world false hope. But we can't resist the Whitney Houston montague with the make up and fake eyelashes. And who wants to miss out on a thriller imitation done by Jenna and Matty just like the good ol' days?

Some women can resist romantic comedies...I struggle...I'll admit it. I get sucked in. I don't necessarily enjoy them but I do always want to see them.

Posted Monday, October 22, 2007 10:05 AM by immaBOHEMIAN | with 0 comments

Over the Cosmos

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Across the Universe (2007)

I wasn't really sure whether I liked this film after I saw it. I kind of felt like I'd taken acid and I wasn't quite sure what time it was, what day it was, and I definitely didn't know the year.

I always enjoy the unusual though and found myself recalling parts that I really enjoyed and the whole premise was really cool.

It was very political but had a great love story to sort of balance it out. I kind of felt like this was Forrest Gump on crack, minus the whole slow factor and people randomly burst out into song.

I've always wanted real life to be like a musical. How funny would that be. You're hanging out in a coffee shop and suddenly someone bursts into song and starts dancing around with ease.

As for the Beatles songs. I liked the fact that I already knew some of the words to the songs. Sometimes with musical I find it hard to enjoy them if I don't know any of the music. It's probably what made Moulin Rouge such a hit in my list.

I felt like there was a lot of chemistry amongst all the actors and I really enjoyed Bono and Eddie Izzards cameo appearances.

I think this movie for most people will be a love or hate relationship. I think it'll also make you want to have strawberry artwork on your wall.

Posted Monday, October 22, 2007 9:48 AM by immaBOHEMIAN | with 0 comments

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