Chronicle is the first-person-camera account of three teens who suddenly find themselves with extraordinary telekinetic powers. They're very clever with how they handle the camera, so it doesn't always feel like you're being lead around. The story is good and the acting is not bad, considering they recruited some "unknown" talent, and the plot is left open for a possible sequel (of course). Bottom line: A good B+ sci-fi flick worth watching.
This Means War, from Director McG, is a brilliant merging of Romantic Comedy and Action which makes it perfect for a date movie. Chris Pine (
Star Trek, Unstoppable) and Tom Hardy (
The Dark Knight Rises) are two CIA agents put on temporary desk duty after a mission goes bad. While waiting for new assignments, they both decide to take some time to do some dating, they just happen to both ask the same girl (Reese Witherspoon), unbeknownst to her. They proceed to use Agency time and resources to make sure she picks the right guy to be with. Much comedy and action ensues. Bottom line: An entertaining romp to watch with the significant other.
John Carter was Disney/Pixar's first foray into the live-action scene. Unfortunately, an incredibly bad marketing campaign and lack of "star" power killed this at the box office. Based on Edgar Rice Burroughs swashbuckling space adventure, Civil War veteran, John Carter, is mistakenly transported to Mars (the natives call it Barsoom) where he is recruited to help fight against an oppressive army and bring peace and freedom to the inhabitants of the dying planet. Although some of the "grandeur" and dialogue appears to be dated, to be fair, one has to realize this is from a book that was written 100 years ago this year and many of the modern sci-fi epics owe a dept of gratitude for this series of stories as they set the bar. The acting is good and the visuals are stunning (although the Blu-ray release did show some digital artifacting during some scenes with a lot of movement). It is really a shame that we will probably not get to see this series continue any time soon due to its poor reception in the theaters. Bottom line: Definitely worth watching. Brilliant sci-fi action film.
Chronicle is the first-person-camera account of three teens who suddenly find themselves with extraordinary telekinetic powers. They're very clever with how they handle the camera, so it doesn't always feel like you're being lead around. The story is good and the acting is not bad, considering they recruited some "unknown" talent, and the plot is left open for a possible sequel (of course). Bottom line: A good B+ sci-fi flick worth watching.
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