End Of Summer Thoughts: Movies

Even though this was a highly anticipated summer for movies, I don't feel 100% satisfied.

Back In May X-Men Origins: Wolverine was supposed to be the jump off. It wasn't! I remember leaving the theater disappointed.  It wasn't terrible, but not great either.


Following Wolverine was Star Trek, one of the few memorable films of the year.  J.J. Abrams didn't disappoint.

Star Trek managed to have a strong script that was emotionally and visually stimulating to see on screen, without being extremely drawn out.


I did have high expectations for Terminator Salvation, and I was let down.

I can't seem to understand why people give Michael Bay a hard time.  Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen was a hit! 

I enjoyed it and was pleased. The storyline tied well with the first movie and not to mention I was never bored. It managed to include something for all movie-goers. It was funny with a little bit of romance, plus eye candy for both men and women.  Of course all the shit being blown up is cool as hell.


Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince, Funny People and Inglorious Bastards didn't disappoint. With that being said, they all seemed to be missing some element that could have taken them all to a better place.

 I completely understand that transforming a novel into a book isn't easy and that everything can't be translated from page to screen.  But, I don't understand the point in leaving out vital things for the fear of a 'R' Rating.  Give me a break people, money isn't everything. If parents allow their kids to read these books, then they should understand what they might see. Reading about some things can be worse than actually seeing it.  The imagination is a powerful thing.  At least in seeing it their minds won't continue trying to come up with an image of these horrible thoughts.  Overall great, but could have been better.  The multiple duels toward the end of the book shouldn't have been left out. In leaving this out, the movie lacked something important from the end of the book. The emotional build up and mystery of Harry's feelings towards Dumbledore's death, therefore making his funeral not sad.



Funny People!

I expected the movie to be funnier. It's called Funny People! It was oddly serious. Great movie, but the second time around I'll take a more serious approach in watching it.




Inglorious Bastards!

    

Quentin Tarantino, I've missed you! I can't wait to see this again, but what was with all the subtitles homie-G?




Sleeper Hit of the Summer- The Hangover!

"You were in the hospital last night." Ha Ha. Funniest thing all year-hands down.  It's continuously hilarious, and forward with out being over the top. I LOVE IT.