Reviews

There are some that love this movie, and there are some that hate it with the fire of a thousand suns. True, this movie isn't for everyone, but if you're like me, it might possibly become one of your favorites of all time. I'm a big 80s junky, I love all the classics, from John Hughes to Cameron Crowe, and I always thought they just don't make teenage movies like the ones from yesteryear anymore. Then came Sebastian Cole. It looked and felt like a film picked straight out of the Golden Age, back in the 80s when teen movies were in their prime. The film was a timeless, edgy, and original take on something we've all seen before: the coming of age story. The title character, Sebastian, is endearing, and though the plot can get a bit slow at times, you're always interested in where his life is leading next during the course of the story. His relationships with his sister, his friends, his girlfriend, and his stepfather all pan out beautifully and by the end, you feel like you know these people. If you're looking for something new and different in a sea of "American Pie's", you should definitely check this movie out.

Great! I saw the pilot about an hour ago, and I'm still itching to watch more. I can't help it! There are tons of teen dramas on television nowadays that I try to shy away from (The O.C, One Tree Hill, Degrassi), but honestly, I don't think I'll be able to not watch this.

It's edgy, and it uses a completely original (at least, as far as I've seen) format for how the three main characters' stories are told, through freeze shots where they relay their inner thoughts to the viewer. Our hero's aren't perfect, they all have flaws (for instance, the character Dino's sneaky schemes to get his girlfriend to have sex with him), but they are all endearing.

The music is great, the acting is decent (and nowadays, decent is all you can really ask for) and the subplots are all intriguing. I mean, it's only the pilot, and already there is loads of drama to have me in front of my T.V set next Thursday night!

I must say, my favorite character already is Johnathan, who's an awkward but sweet guy, desperate to keep up with his friends (especially the ladies man Dino), but also confront his feelings for his "fat" best friend, played by Kelly Osbourne (who, surprisingly, did really well!). Overall, if you're looking for an hour or so of some solid entertainment (nothing award-winning I admit), and you're a fan of this genre, you might want to take a gander at this show.

Lines like that are what really made me fall in love with "Impromptu". It is a movie that incorporates an array of delightful characters (and actors) that just suck you into the story. Though "Impromptu" is a period piece, it still has this certain modern air that other movies in this genre just don't have. The dialogue is superb in this, the character of George Sand (portrayed by an amazing Judy Davis) is one of the best I've ever had the pleasure of watching. Of course, this movie isn't going to be for everyone, but if you're interested in watching a different type of romance/comedy/drama, I truly recommend this. It is unique, it is real, it is wonderful.

And in Halle Berry's case, it's her acting. O.K, maybe I'm being a bit harsh. Let's just say that whatever talent that garnered her an Oscar was not present in this year's CAT-astrophe, "Catwoman". The movie is a contrived, career vehicle for Halle Berry that has no heart whatsoever and a very predictable plot line. Sharon Stone's "comeback" is nothing more than a badly written villain. Every aspect of this film made me cringe. And for the hardcore comic lovers out there, the only thing remotely catwomanish about this is the costume and the title. The makers of this film obviously did not give a crap about staying true to any aspect of the story. I guess they thought, "Hey, if the movie is chock full of CGI, they won't care! Look at Spiderman, that did great!" Only morons or those that are severely out of choices will enjoy this film. Personally, the only thing I enjoyed was the free air-conditioning and the exceptional popcorn I got to help me through this experience. For you self-respecting movie fans out there, a word of advice. DO NOT WATCH THIS MOVIE.

"Mean Girls" is full on entertainment, and definitely not your average teen movie. It takes an interesting and ironic look at the jealousy, deceit, and just plain bitchiness of high school; in a way that every teenage girl can relate to. Instead of the usual bathroom humor you expect from this genre, "Mean Girls" has a great (though slightly cliche) plot and is written very smartly (thanks to Tina Fey, head writer over yonder at "Saturday Night Live"). The acting from Lohan was solid, and Rachel McAdams gave a flawless portrayal of the ultimate evil teen queen. You'll love all the quirky minor characters "jungle" sequences. "Mean Girls" has a lot of heart, and an actual moral---cliques are pointless. Overall this film is worth watching! 7/10