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Tuesday, April 12, 2011
Monday, April 11, 2011
Megamind (2010)
This is one movie where the trailer (at least the one or two I saw) lied about the movie.
Title: Megamind
Director: Tom McGrath
Starring: Will Ferrell, Jonah Hill, and Brad Pitt
Rated: PG
Released: 2010
Rating: 3.5/5
Basic Plot: Megamind defeats Metro Man and has to decide what to do now.
Watchmen
I saw the reference to the comic book Watchmen (by Alan Moore) and thought I had imagined it. Hal is wearing a sad face which is like the smiley face The Comedian wore in the comic. I double checked this fact on imdb to make certain.
Original Trailer
The original trailer made it seem like Megamind was going to be about Megamind and Metro Man duking it out. In fact, the original trailer I saw didn't even hint that the real villain was going to be Hal.
If the Villain Won
This movie deals with what would happen if the villain won. Megamind thinks he has defeated Metro Man and suddenly he starts falling apart. The problem is that Megamind's whole life has been about defeating Metro Man and now he has no one to fight. This is what causes the whole problem of Hal becoming evil and ending up with super powers.
The Misunderstanding
Megamind and Roxanne start a relationship, have a misunderstanding, break up, and get back together. There was a little tension but I was pretty sure that they would end up together. And, lo and behold, they did. It's an overused cliche but it worked a little in this movie.
Final Thoughts
This was a very fun comedy to sit through. It was light hearted, got dark, and had some funny bits. With the PG rating it's aimed at kids but it was enjoyable for me (and I'm an adult). I would recommend seeing this movie with friends on a night that not much is going on.
Title: Megamind
Director: Tom McGrath
Starring: Will Ferrell, Jonah Hill, and Brad Pitt
Rated: PG
Released: 2010
Rating: 3.5/5
Basic Plot: Megamind defeats Metro Man and has to decide what to do now.
Watchmen
I saw the reference to the comic book Watchmen (by Alan Moore) and thought I had imagined it. Hal is wearing a sad face which is like the smiley face The Comedian wore in the comic. I double checked this fact on imdb to make certain.
Original Trailer
The original trailer made it seem like Megamind was going to be about Megamind and Metro Man duking it out. In fact, the original trailer I saw didn't even hint that the real villain was going to be Hal.
If the Villain Won
This movie deals with what would happen if the villain won. Megamind thinks he has defeated Metro Man and suddenly he starts falling apart. The problem is that Megamind's whole life has been about defeating Metro Man and now he has no one to fight. This is what causes the whole problem of Hal becoming evil and ending up with super powers.
The Misunderstanding
Megamind and Roxanne start a relationship, have a misunderstanding, break up, and get back together. There was a little tension but I was pretty sure that they would end up together. And, lo and behold, they did. It's an overused cliche but it worked a little in this movie.
Final Thoughts
This was a very fun comedy to sit through. It was light hearted, got dark, and had some funny bits. With the PG rating it's aimed at kids but it was enjoyable for me (and I'm an adult). I would recommend seeing this movie with friends on a night that not much is going on.
Source Code (2011)
What I like in a movie is one that will make me think or at least make me view things in a different light. While this movie isn't one that'll you'll have to dig too deeply to find the message, it is one that might go over some people's heads.
Title: Source Code
Director: Duncan Jones
Starring: Jake Gyllenhaal, Michelle Monaghan, and Vera Farmiga
Rated: PG-13
Released: 2011
Rating: 5/5
Basic Plot: Colter Stevens wakes up in the body of another person and gets a mission to discover the identity of the person who bombed a train.
The Source Code
The Source Code (where the title of the movie comes from) is actually pretty simple to explain. You have to be near dead and then your mind is placed in another body in a parallel universe. During the majority of the movie it is thought that you can't affect anything outside the Source Code (they think it's a program and don't know that it creates parallel universes). This is explained in sci-fi lingo that was music to my ears.
Romance
The romance was nice but not needed. Plus, it's sort of creepy that Colter is taking up a romance with another man's woman. Also, what happens if Colter realizes he doesn't love her and breaks up. Of course if Colter didn't have the romance to push himself his mind would've been wiped at the end.
Programmers are Evil People
The programmers in this movie don't care about Colter and so they come off as evil. Especially the head guy who doesn't want to allow Colter's request of dying. Colter was nearly dead and the reveal of his actual body might make some people feel nauseous.
Final Thoughts
This movie is awesome! I left the theater feeling fulfilled and happy. However, this movie is not for everyone. This is because the concept of the Source Code might go over some people's head, confuse them, and not make them have a good time. But I would stress for you to see this movie if you think that you can cope with it.
Title: Source Code
Director: Duncan Jones
Starring: Jake Gyllenhaal, Michelle Monaghan, and Vera Farmiga
Rated: PG-13
Released: 2011
Rating: 5/5
Basic Plot: Colter Stevens wakes up in the body of another person and gets a mission to discover the identity of the person who bombed a train.
The Source Code
The Source Code (where the title of the movie comes from) is actually pretty simple to explain. You have to be near dead and then your mind is placed in another body in a parallel universe. During the majority of the movie it is thought that you can't affect anything outside the Source Code (they think it's a program and don't know that it creates parallel universes). This is explained in sci-fi lingo that was music to my ears.
Romance
The romance was nice but not needed. Plus, it's sort of creepy that Colter is taking up a romance with another man's woman. Also, what happens if Colter realizes he doesn't love her and breaks up. Of course if Colter didn't have the romance to push himself his mind would've been wiped at the end.
Programmers are Evil People
The programmers in this movie don't care about Colter and so they come off as evil. Especially the head guy who doesn't want to allow Colter's request of dying. Colter was nearly dead and the reveal of his actual body might make some people feel nauseous.
Final Thoughts
This movie is awesome! I left the theater feeling fulfilled and happy. However, this movie is not for everyone. This is because the concept of the Source Code might go over some people's head, confuse them, and not make them have a good time. But I would stress for you to see this movie if you think that you can cope with it.
Extras (Part 1)
A clip of a windy day at my Dad's house and a blooper!
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Sunday, April 10, 2011
The Green: First Attack 4
Thomas' posture grew more rigid and his breathing grew heavier. I checked the surroundings and realized I couldn't find my way back to the car if my life depended on it. The thought that Thomas was lost also crossed my mind.
"Thomas, are you sure you know where we're going?" I asked.
"Of course I know where we're going." Thomas said and turned to look at me. "Besides, what would you know? You're a loser and can't do anything. Do you know how embarrassing it is for me to cook in front of people? I bet you go out and tell all the people you meet that I cook."
As he continued, I realized that the look in his eyes seemed to grow less and less human. After a few seconds, the last bits of humanity seemed to have left his eyes.
"Dad!" He shouted and ran at me. I was punched down to the ground, rolled over, and dodged a kick from him.
"Thomas, it's me! Matthias!" I shouted, but Thomas seemed to be someone else now. After minutes of running around and dodging attacks, I realized that I'd have to knock Thomas out to escape.
Seeing a shed, I ran towards it. As soon as I went to go towards it, Thomas caught up to me and kicked me down. "Arg." I huffed. As soon as Thomas went to kick me again I caught his leg and made him fall. When he went down he attempted to bite me.
I didn't have much respect for Thomas, but I didn't think he'd ever bite me in anger. He had seemed a little more reserved than that. I managed to move his mouth away from me but he finally got his teeth into me.
I yelled and then punched his face hard enough to make blood come out of his mouth. Whether it was his own blood or my own, I didn't know. Twisting and punching, I managed to get out of his grasp and started running to the shed again. A man came out of the shed and looked at me.
Thomas attempted to punch me and I blocked him. I became lost in the moment and my attacks started to become stronger and stronger. As Thomas yelled Dad, I let out my own yells. An idea of killing him came to me. It would be the only way to stop him forever and he didn't seem to want to talk.
"Bye." I said and aimed to kill Thomas. I picked up a rock and let him punch me once so I could aim for his head. I grew dizzy after the punch, but still managed to hit his head once. His expression grew dizzy and, for a moment, I thought he'd punch me again. Not letting another second pass, I hit him again and he fell to the ground.
Even after he fell down, I kept hitting him with the rock to make sure he was dead and would never attack me again. After brains and blood came out of his head, I decided to stop. I was relieved that the attack was over.
I turned to look at the shed. The man looked shocked and ran back inside. Well, at least Thomas wouldn't attack me again. Though I would miss having a house to stay in.
"Thomas, are you sure you know where we're going?" I asked.
"Of course I know where we're going." Thomas said and turned to look at me. "Besides, what would you know? You're a loser and can't do anything. Do you know how embarrassing it is for me to cook in front of people? I bet you go out and tell all the people you meet that I cook."
As he continued, I realized that the look in his eyes seemed to grow less and less human. After a few seconds, the last bits of humanity seemed to have left his eyes.
"Dad!" He shouted and ran at me. I was punched down to the ground, rolled over, and dodged a kick from him.
"Thomas, it's me! Matthias!" I shouted, but Thomas seemed to be someone else now. After minutes of running around and dodging attacks, I realized that I'd have to knock Thomas out to escape.
Seeing a shed, I ran towards it. As soon as I went to go towards it, Thomas caught up to me and kicked me down. "Arg." I huffed. As soon as Thomas went to kick me again I caught his leg and made him fall. When he went down he attempted to bite me.
I didn't have much respect for Thomas, but I didn't think he'd ever bite me in anger. He had seemed a little more reserved than that. I managed to move his mouth away from me but he finally got his teeth into me.
I yelled and then punched his face hard enough to make blood come out of his mouth. Whether it was his own blood or my own, I didn't know. Twisting and punching, I managed to get out of his grasp and started running to the shed again. A man came out of the shed and looked at me.
Thomas attempted to punch me and I blocked him. I became lost in the moment and my attacks started to become stronger and stronger. As Thomas yelled Dad, I let out my own yells. An idea of killing him came to me. It would be the only way to stop him forever and he didn't seem to want to talk.
"Bye." I said and aimed to kill Thomas. I picked up a rock and let him punch me once so I could aim for his head. I grew dizzy after the punch, but still managed to hit his head once. His expression grew dizzy and, for a moment, I thought he'd punch me again. Not letting another second pass, I hit him again and he fell to the ground.
Even after he fell down, I kept hitting him with the rock to make sure he was dead and would never attack me again. After brains and blood came out of his head, I decided to stop. I was relieved that the attack was over.
I turned to look at the shed. The man looked shocked and ran back inside. Well, at least Thomas wouldn't attack me again. Though I would miss having a house to stay in.
What would you do if you won the lottery?
I'd save up the money. If I spent it all at once I'd have none left very soon.
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