Movies of the Next Month- April

It’s April. The month before the summer movie season hits. Unlike most others, this year’s April contains some decent looking movies. Here’s a list of them.

April 3rd

1. Adventureland- This follows a college grad who gets a job at an amusement park which turns out to be the perfect opportunity for him. Rated R

2. Fast & Furious- After a crime causes street racing guys Dom and Brian to reunite, they must work together to help stop their common foe. Rated PG-13

April 10th

1. Hannah Montana: The Movie- When Miley gets too caught up in the star life, her father sends her to TN to realize what matters the most. Rated G

2. Observe and Report- This follows a mall cop who tries to capture a flasher at his mall and tries to do it before a police detective does. Rated R

3. Dragonball: Evolution- This is about a boy who tries to carry out his grandfather’s wish of not letting aliens take over the planet. Rated PG

April 17th

1. State of Play- This follows two reporters who hunt down a man who is responsible for murdering the wife of a secretive congressman. Rated PG-13

2. Crank: High Voltage- This is about a mad assassin who is on the hunt for the man who stole his heart and replaced it with a gadget. Rated R

3. 17 Again- When a man thinks he led a horrible life, he is transformed into his 17 year old self and goes through high school the better way. Rated PG-13

April 24th

1. Earth- Patrick Stewart narrates a documentary that follows the lives of four different animal families. Rated G

2. The Soloist- This follows a reporter who befriends a bum musician and goes to tell his story and help him with his dream of preforming. Rated PG-13

I Love You, Man

Well that was funny. I was saying that after I saw the comedy I Love You, Man. The movie is about a guy named Peter who is going to get married. After his fiancee gets together all of her bridesmaids, Peter realizes that he doesn’t really have any friends. His family try to introduce him to guys, but they don’t end well. He just gives up until he is at an open house for a house he is trying to sell, he meets Sydney, a man without a care in the world. Peter and Sydney start to bond and soon they become good friends. They do things such as walk down the beach, rock out, eat tacos, go to a concert, go golfing, get into a fight with Lou Ferrigno, and other guy stuff. But Peter’s fiancee and his family have doubts about Syndey, and soon chaos breaks out right as Peter’s wedding day comes closer and closer. This movie had funny moments and a good bit of laughs from the entire cast. There were a few times when they crossed the content line, and there was plenty of foul language. I think people should wait until DVD for this one, but I also say give it a chance because it is pretty funny. 4 of 5 Stars

Movies of the Next Month- March

Summer movies are getting closer and closer. After the rocky first two months of the year, some good movies are starting to hit the big screen. Here’s what is to be released this month.

March 6th

1. Watchmen- When a former superhero is murdered, it causes another ex-superhero to rejoin with his former colleagues to help save the world. Rated R

March 13th

1. Race to Witch Mountain- This follows a cab driver when he picks up two alien kids and tries to help them get their spaceship out of Witch Mountian. Rated PG

March 20th

1. Knowing- This is about a man who finds a device that tells the dates of natural disasters and then tries to save his family from them. Rated PG-13

2. I Love You, Man- This follows a man who goes on a search to find a best friend, but the man he finds restrains him from seeing his fiancee. Rated R

March 27th

1. Monsters vs. Aliens- After aliens invade earth, a secret group of crazy monters are set free to take down the aliens and sent them home. Rated PG

Tyler Perry’s Madea Goes to Jail

Tyler Perry is back making the movies he’s known for. That was my reaction to the movie Madea Goes to Jail. In this movie, there are actually two different stories going on. The first story is about a big-time lawyer who reunites with his childhood friend. But his friend turns out to be a prostitute and the lawyer’s fiance is not pleased. He tries his hardest to get his friend off the streets and get her life back on track. His friend is arrested and is sent to jail. The other story is about the loud-mouthed, ill-tempted, Madea. Madea is just like she always is, saying and doing whatever comes to her mind. But after Madea wrecks a woman’s sportscar, she is put in the hot seat. And unfortunately, she has to spend some time in jail. At prison, Madea and the prostitute become friends, and Madea goes on to turn the prison upside down. I loved this movie’s supporting cast which included Uncle Joe, Leroy Brown, and even Dr. Phil. This movie had a ton of laughs but also had a serious side like Perry’s other movies. I think everyone who loves Tyler Perry, or Madea, should go see this movie. 4 of 5 Stars

The Pink Panther 2

He still can’t pronounce “hamburger”. That is what I was thinking as I walked out of The Pink Panther 2. I had high hopes for this sequel, but I was let down. The story follows Inspector Clouseau as he embarks on yet another case. When priceless artifacts, including the Pink Panther, are stolen from all across the world by a criminal named the Tornado, Clouseau must team up with three other detectives. A French detective, who is very smart; a Russian detective, who is very observant, and a Chinese detective, who is good with technology; plus a woman who has ties to the Tornado. The detectives work vigorously to solve the case while Clouseau tries but fails and usually injures himself. During the whole movie, Clouseau is trying his hardest to win over the love of his assistant Nicole. In the end, everything turns out good for Clouseau. I loved the first Pink Panther movie, but when I saw this, I lost faith in the series. The cast was good, but the movie wasn’t as funny as it should have been. I recommend this to only those who just love the first movie. 3.5 of 5 Stars

Movies of the Next Month- February

It’s time for the February movie season. What’s so special about it?, nothing. There are one or two notable movies coming out, but that’s it. Well, here’s a list of February movies for you.

February 6th

1. The Pink Panther 2- This is the sequel to the first movie which features the clumsy inspector teaming up with other greats in order to stop a crime gang. Rated PG

2. Push- This follows a group of kids with special abilities that are being chased by a government agency that wants to rid them of their powers. Rated PG-13

3. He’s Just Not That Into You- Romantic situations occur and affect the love lives of a large group of different people living in Baltimore. Rated PG-13

February 13th

1. Confessions of a Shopaholic- When a shopaholic finds out that she is in debt, she gets a job at a magazine telling people how to spend money. Rated PG

2. The International- This is about an agent and a D.A. who team up to stop an international arms ring that is operated by a bank. Rated R

February 20th

1. Madea Goes to Jail- Tyler Perry tells the story about Madea getting locked up in jail and changing people’s lives using her style of love. Rated PG-13

2. Fired Up- This follows two high school football players who ditch camp to go to cheerleading camp in hopes in hooking up with girls. Rated PG-13

February 27th

1. Jonas Brothers: The 3-D Concert Experience- This is a 3-D concert preformed by the Jonas Brothers that features concert footage from their tour. Rated G

Paul Blart: Mall Cop

Wow, Kevin James is a really funny guy. I was glad to see that after I saw his new movie, Paul Blart: Mall Cop. The movie is about Paul Blart, who is a mall cop, and a very bad one at that. He is down on his luck and thinks that nothing good can happen to him. Then, on Black Friday, a gang takes over the mall and takes hostages, one being Paul’s love interest. He decides that instead of leaving, that he will try to take down the bad guys himself. Blart, being an expert of the mall, goes on a mission to stop the gang one by one. He crawls through a vent, falls off the roof, eats, gets a tan, blows up the Rainforest Cafe, and rides his segway like there was no tomorrow. When his beloved daughter is caught up in the chaos, he stops being the nice guy and trys to take back his mall by any means nessasary. Kevin James pulls off his first leading role greatly and has plenty of laughs. The movie was really funny and greatly put together. I think this movie is hilarious and is one to stop and see. 4 of 5 Stars

Marley & Me

World’s worst dog creates world’s saddest movie. That was my reaction to the movie, Marley & Me. This movie follows John, a mna who decides to adopt a dog, Marley, for his wife. But he soon finds out that the dog is actually one of the worst dogs ever. After destroying everything in their house and even getting kicked out of obedience school, Marley is labeled as untrainable and the couple decide to just deal with him. The movie continues to show all the outrageous things Marley does as his family grows to include three kids, moving houses, and all the other crazy things in life. The dog never learns how to behave, but the family continues to live with him. And of course, at the end, something happens that brings the family together and reflect how much Marley had influenced their lives. This movie had a good share of laughs and a few sad moments. Owen and Anniston did great jobs acting and the movie turned out to be great. I suggest going to see this movie to everyone who just needs to see a really good movie. 4.5 of 5 Stars

Bedtime Stories

I wish I could say something and make it come to life. That was my wish after seeing the new Adam Sandler movie Bedtime Stories. The movie  was about Skeeter, a hotel handyman who has to look after his niece and nephew. At first he is reluctant , but then decides why not. The first night he tells them a bedtime story and the next day it magically comes to life. He discovers that he can make his life so much better with the stories, but soon, the stories backfire and turns his life into chaos. The stories include him as a peasant, a cowboy, a gladiator, and a spaceman. The stories also help him realize some important things in life and he sets out to do things right. The supporting cast in this movie was great, including Russel Brand, Keri Russel, Guy Pearce, Rob Schneider, and a cameo by Buzz Lightyear. This movie was pretty good and Adam Sandler did well his first time on a family movie. I really liked this movie and I would recommend it to anybody who wants to laugh. 4 of 5 Stars

Movies of the Next Month- January

It’s 2009. That means that the holiday movie season is over and hype for the summer is coming. So, here is the first month of the new year, January.

January 2nd

No releases

January 9th

1. Bride Wars- This follows two best friends when they start a fight when both of their weddings are booked on the same day and at the same place. Rated PG

January 16th

1. Defiance- This takes place in 1941 and is about a large group of soldiers who try to rescue some Jews during the Halocaust. Rated R

2. Hotel for Dogs- This is about two orphans who start collecting stary dogs and open up a hotel for them and try t0 keep it a secret. Rated PG

3. Paul Blart: Mall Cop- When a mall is taken over by criminals, it is up to Paul Blart, a very crappy mall cop, to stop them and get his mall back. Rated PG

January 23rd

1. Inkheart- This follows a little girl who rallies together her friends, real and imaginary, to rescue her father from a bad guy in a book. Rated PG

2. Underworld: Rise of the Lycans- This is the story about a vampire who led a revolt against other vampires that led to a years-old war. Rated R

January 30th

1. New in Town- After a big-city businesswoman is sent to a small town, she is forced to get used to life and has to reconsider her objectives. Rated PG-13