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The Hangover Part II (2011)
No reinvention of the wheel, but a hell lot of fun!!!!
OK, first to those who say it's all old & recycled from Part 1. Yes, true, but we all knew that before we saw it. This movie is not about a brand new story or characters. It is about the same thing as Part 1. Once you know that you will have a hell of a time watching this movie. I thought it was even better than Part 1. Just don't get offended by the P... & F... words and you will love it. The moment the movie starts, you know what's going to happen, but this never made me not enjoy this movie. The opposite was the case, you were just waiting for the next scene to top what you remember from Part 1. And most of the time it did. That is exactly the reason why I went to see it, just sit & laugh, no thinking or following a story line. This movie is just plain entertainment at its best.
We Are Together (Thina Simunye) (2006)
A must have
If there is one Documentary that everyone should have, let it be this one. I have seen this documentary several times on HBO and I was moved to tears. It is one of the best documentaries I have ever seen. You can't help it to feel with those kids in Agape and it makes you angry because you can't do nothing about it. AIDS is no longer a big topic in our modern society, but in Africa it is a sad part of life. And the film brings this across in a very powerful and heart breaking way. Great job to the director!!! If you want to see it, buy the DVD and the CD with the wonderful songs of the children. This way you will also support them because the money of the sales go to the kids in Agape. A must see!!!!!!!
Grown Ups (2010)
Funniest movie of 2010!!!
I really don't understand all the bad reviews about this movie. But I guess if you are expecting a movie with lots of meaning and a great story line... yes, then you will be highly disappointed. But hey, that's not what I am looking for. I am looking for a funny movie where I can just laugh out loud for 90 minutes. And that is what "Grown Up" gives you. Laughs nonstop. I really enjoyed the movie, the cast delivers one funny situation after another, just as you would expect it from Adam Sandler, Chris Rock, Kevin James and the others. I had tears running down my cheeks, I haven't laughed that much in a movie for a long time. So here is the secret to the funniest movie of 2010: Do NOT expect a great story and you will have the greatest fun!! Enjoy & laugh, that's what this movie is all about. I would go an watch it again!!
Get Him to the Greek (2010)
Disappointing - had so much more potential
Reading all the good reviews and looking at the list of actors, I thought this would be a nonstop laughing experience. But, oh how was I wrong!! This movie barely got two or three giggles out of me.... but that was it. It had so much potential to be one of the funniest movie of the year, but it didn't deliver at all. Also be prepared for a lot of swearing and cursing in this movie. I guess it is supposed to help it being funny when it clearly isn't, but this also doesn't work at all. When you watch the trailer, you will see pretty much the best scenes out of the movie, the rest is just filler material. If you ask me, skip this one and wait for the DVD, and even then, borrow it from a friend so you don't spend money on it.
The Road (2009)
Best End of the World movie I have seen so far
Unfortunately this movie never came to the movie theater here. I found this by accident and I have to say it was the best End-of-the-World movie I have seen so far. Forget "Book of Eli", this one is so much better. The story is very simple but the actors are fantastic. Not sure where they shot this movie, but the scenery and the atmosphere of the movie are great. Yes, it is very depressing and it makes you think if it is worth being here when our civilization will come to an end.
This movie is not a 2012 kind of movie. It is really about the end of humanity/our civilization. So don't expect great special effects and action. That's not what this movie is all about.
I truly enjoyed this movie and I can only recommend it to everyone. It is on my must-have-seen list for this year.
The Curious Case of Benjamin Button (2008)
Worst Movie ever seen
I read all these great comments about this movie and I went in with big expectations. But I have to say, this movie was the worst and most boring movie I have ever seen. I have never been in physical pain, but this movie was 160 minutes of pure pain. This movie drags on forever and every minute is more painful than the previous one. After the first 5 minutes, I knew this would be a very painful experience. Don't waist 3 hours of your life to see this movie. If you really want to watch it, wait until it shows on LIFETIME channel, that's where it should play. Nothing ever happens in this movie, just pure boredom. If I could give it -10 stars I would.
Valkyrie (2008)
Great movie - only if you know the historical background though
This is a great movie, well acted and executed. Tom Cruise plays well in his role and the supporting actors do a great job too. I enjoyed watching the movie, however, if you don't know who those people were (Stauffenberg, Keitel, Goebels...) and if you don't know much about the 3rd Reich, this movie will not give you as much as those who are familiar with this era. A movie worth watching!!! It focuses on one event only (the assassination) and it does not spend too much time on the political part of it. Not sure if that person who plays Hitler was a good choice, I don't think Hitler was portrayed correctly in this movie. I think he would have beem more charismatic.