TRON: Legacy (2010)

Directed By Joseph Kosinski

Well I had been told that this movie was so good. That is was one of the best movies. That is was so amazing.

And well, I was utterly disappointed in this film. It is not what I expected. I expected an action packed movie with great acting and great producing. Not what I got.

I don't even know how to explain what the movie was about.

Well to start there was this boy whose dad was working on something that I did not get. It was called the grid and it was like a computer world. and by world I mean world. But I never got what it really was it just confusing and annoying. They needed to explain better what the grid was. I watched the whole entire movie with not knowing what the grid was. So I wasa bit lost cause most the movie happened in the grid. That was extremely annoying.

Then the production itself was not the best. The acting was mediocre. The directing was not the best. The production was lousy. There was this big mistake in the film that I could not get past.
In the grid there are these discs, they are kinda like your database, I guess. And one of the people in the grid wants the boy's(Sam) father's disc, because it has information of how to transport someone from the grid into the real world. And well Sam's dad looses his disc. And in one scene(well in all the scenes the his doesn't have the disc) he actually has the disc on his back. And then Sam says that "we have to go find your disc" I was so bugged by that. For me a good film has to be void of those errors. If those errors occur it shows me that the people involved with this movie did not do what they were supposed too. I can not stand movies that so obviously have errors like that.

To me this was a flop. I did not like it. I expected more action more fighting and a climax, there was no climax. It was steady on no entertainment.
I know many people who enjoyed this film but I did not. My view is not in the majority. I am telling you not to trust me, because I don't want you to feel like this movie is bad and therefore not watch it even though it might be something you enjoy.
But I did not like this movie.

Review by Sweetie Pie

Courageous (2011)

By Alex Kendrick

This is a phenomenal movie made by Sherwood Pictures, and directed by Alex Kendrick. Kendrick and his brother, Stephen, are the producers and Alex is also a pastor at Sherwood Baptist church in Atlanta, Georgia. This is the fourth movie that his company has made, and stays true to their morals while improving in quality from his previous films. In this film, the gospel is shared without reserve and it is shamelessly Christian. The movie follows the stories of five fathers, all who decide to follow the scriptures. It is neatly summed up by Adam in the movie: "I don't want to be just good enough." Throughout the film, we see God's providence and plan, and what happens when You both follow and don't follow that plan. The impact on their families that fathers have is the theme of the film and well-done. The fact that their actors are not famous, and their crew is mostly volunteers, they did an amazing fantastic job on this film. You should all go see it! It makes you cry and laugh multiple times in the movie. Their humor is funny but innocent.

The main difference between this film and their last one, Fireproof, is that Fireproof focused on one man. This last film had a lot of story, because you followed five men and their families in the same amount of time that Fireproof had. But they managed the time efficiently and one felt sufficiently connected with each family so that by the end of the movie, you thoroughly sympathized with them. One of my personal favorite moments is when one of the fathers, Nathan, takes his daughter to a fancy dinner and explains that he wants the very best in life for her. The multiple-family element is important because they have a teenage son, a teenage daughter, a younger daughter, and a younger son, hitting on everyone's situation.

It is rated PG-13 because the policemen are fired upon and deal with drugs, as well as some mature themes, but it is an excellent movie for the whole family.

Review by Beckyelsie

Fireproof(2008)

Directed by Alex Kendrick

Well there was all this rave about this movie. And It is a reasonably good movie.

It follows Caleb and Catherine, a couple whose marriage is at the brink. Caleb feels like he is doing everything perfect, and he doesn't respect Catherine as much as he should, he feel that since he is a firefighter and that he saves lives that he doesn't have to worry about Catherine and her feelings. He also has a problem with lust. He has been putting aside money for a boat that he really wants, even when Catherine's mother is in need of medical assistance.

Caleb's father gives him a challenge. The "Love Dare" as its called.
For forty days Caleb must go out of his way to make Catherine feel important. But it doesn't work. Catherine seems to have found someone who respects her, and she files for a divorce.
When Catherine hands Caleb the divorce papers, he is dejected. He has been trying very hard to change his ways (he through out the computer because of the lust). As the audience you see that he really has changed. Caleb has been doing the love dare for over 40 days now. He doesn't refuse the divorce papers.
Catherine does not trust him.
It isn't until Catherine finds out who paid for the medical finances for her mother, that things start to change for her.

This movie was good. It was a little preachy in some points. It wasn't that sappy. I enjoyed this movie.

Review by Sweetie Pie

Jane Eyre (2011)

Directed by Cary Fukunga

First of all the book is one of my favorite Jane Austen type books, I wrote a review for that here. When I heard a new movie would be coming out I was in the middle of reading the book and I was so excited.

The movie follows the books events to a 'T'.
But instead of starting with Jane as a child, they start with her arriving at the house of St. John River and his sister's house.
It then goes back in time to follow through the Jane's life as Jane tells the Rivers what happened to her.

I thought that they way that they did ingenious. I loved it. For me this has got to be one of the best movies of Jane Eyre ever. No more remakes, this is the best.
Mia Wasikowska plays Jane and she is amazing at it. The first film I saw of Mia's was Alice in Wonderland, I thought she was the perfect Alice. When I found out she would be Jane, I was skeptical. I didn't think she could pull it off. But boy was I wrong. She was so amazing, I loved her as Jane.
Michael Fassbender was Mr. Rochester. And he was exactly what I thought Rochester would be like. I must admit that I like Rochester. I know he is a lying deceiver but I really like Rochester. I was completely astonished that my version of Rochester seemed to be on big screen.

I love this movie so much. It is a movie that everyone has to see!

Review by Sweetie Pie

G.I. Joe; Rise of the Cobra (2010)

Directed by Stephen Sommers

So I grew up with brothers playing G.I. Joe's. In fact I can say I played G.I. Joe's and enjoyed it.

This movie is not exactly like the old stories. Its a new take on the boy's version of barbies.

It starts with flashing back in time to some old era. We see a man, a traitor, being tortured (This movie gets a little gory).
Then is comes back to present day and to a presentation of a new weapon. Nanomites. Little robots that have multiple, evil, purposes.
McCullen (Christopher Eccleston)  is a clever arms dealer. He sells weapons to both the Allies and the Enemies.

When his Nanomites are being transferred by the army, by the one and only Duke(Channing Tatum) and Ripcord (Marlon Wayans), The team is attacked be a mysterious band of masked invincible men and one woman who happens to know Duke, in fact they were almost married. During the attack Duke looses many of his friends and it seems as if they will fail. But in the middle of the attack, a band of extremely-well-equipped soldiers arrived and they were able to help Duke keep the Nanomites. The soldiers that helped are called G.I. Joe's. Refusing to let go of the Nanomites, Duke and Ripcord head with Joes to the Joes Headquarters.
When there the General explains to Duke and Ripcord what the G. I. Joes are. Apparently Duke a couple of years ago was invited to join the Joes, but he had refused at the time. In order not to get kick out Duke reveals that he knew the woman who attacked them.

This movie was very entertaining. I loved the twist on a story I have grown up knowing. One of my favorite parts when you first meet the Joes. It was kind of surreal to see a good, live-action movie with my favorite characters from the stories. All the actors suited their characters very well. Of course you learn who Cobra could have been (no one truly knows who cobra is in the old stories). And I must say that I enjoyed the new view of the menacing villian. Snake Eyes and Storm Shadow (perhaps the most popular characters) are two of the leads in this film. And you get to learn a little bit of the back story of the two adopted brothers.
If you enjoy action films you will enjoy this movie. Be warned though, that there is some very gory scenes. This in not a childrens film. There are kisses, and in one scene you see a lady in a sports bra and workout pants working out. Other than that the film is pretty decent, but the are some frightening images.
I loved this movie.

Review by Sweetie Pie