Boo (2005)

Well first off that is a very simple title for a somewhat average movie.
True there isn't going to be much said about it.
It has the story you have seen before that is pretty typical
a group of friends plan to have some spooky fun in an abandoned
Hospital/Asylum that has a urban legend about it being haunted
and they quickly find out how true the legend is.
Also it appears that one of the group has somewhat of a link
with the Hospital/Asylum's past.
First off one good thing about this movie is that it didn't
look or appear cheaply done the production set up and design was
actually quite good. The characters were likable for the most part
and also the acting was pretty good as well.
This didn't have alot of effects or gore in it either
there were some gooy scenes and some nice practical effects
but nothing you really haven't seen before, As well as
the visual effects they were pretty standard "ghostly" ones
but nice all the same I felt there were more near the climax/ending
of the movie. Also the opening scenes before the main title
kind of reminded me of the opening scene of the fist Scream.
but all in all it wasn't a bad movie but not the greatest as well.
if you like the " Group of teens/20 somethings trapped in a haunted
house/Hospital/Asylum/cabin/whatever" type of movies give this one a try.

Cop Out (2010)

The Kevin Smith directed but not written by him police comedy
You can tell that Smiths hands are on this with thing with
comic book and star wars references and other Director Trademarks
even some of Smith's friends appear as usual.
Now I thought this would have promises and thought it would be good
and it did have some nice directing as well as music and the writing was
pretty good but I didn't feel this feel as a whole was all that good..
There is some nice references in here one of the best is one to
do with "Die Hard" and Wills character reply's "I've never seen that movie before."
Now it did have some humorous scenes like the above mentioned and the one with
the kid car jacker but I don't think this movie was funny until Seann William Scott
ended up in the car with Willis and Morgan. Every scene with Seann William Scott
it was awesome and funny. Scott and Morgan have an amazing chemistry together
and just seemed to bounce off of each other you can watch the scar scene and
almost tell that Willis is trying so hard not to crack a smile or laugh.
but that is about it the movie was alright but I don't think it even came close
to being as fun or funny as "The Other Guys" and they are similar movies.
There is also a funny scene during the credits as well but the only thing that
really saved this film was Seann William Scott alone or in the scenes with
Tracy Morgan. Other then that I didn't find it was all that good. it was ok
but not good.

The Other Guys (2010)

The Other guys

I remember seeing the trailers for this and thinking it would be a funny movie
and I would have to say I though right.
It is I would say an Action comedy with buddy move elements
and has a very good cast who I think really shine in this.
Your basic story is as follows Samuel L. Jackson and Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson
are your stereotypical Action Hero Cops who engage in over the top stunts/explosions
gun fights, One Liners and Sexy Women. They are the Heroes of the city everyone
loves them and they are on top of the world...and then there is the Other guys
Will Ferrell who plays a some what odd yet nave Detective who would rather
enjoy his desk job then be out in the field and this partner played by
Mark Wahlberg who is somewhat hot tempered and has anger issues but dreams
of being in The Rock & Jackson's spot. (Wahlberg & Ferrell come off as the
stereotypical buddy cops) After the humorous demise of The Rock & Jackson
in one of their over the top stunts Wahlberg & Ferrell end up stumbling on
to a big case and have their chance to be the heroes and save the city.
Now personally I thought this move was incredibility funny
There was some narration by Ice T that adds so much to this and makes
it so funny. The action and stunts were all done with a comedic
feel to them even the as I mentioned above he humorous demise of
The Rock & Jackson's characters. The music in this I felt fit
and added to the humor at time.
There were alot of very funny parts that you have to laugh becasue
they were at time a bit odd like the singing parts and the weird
type of drinking/ getting drunk montage where it look almost like
a beer commercial. Also the bribe scenes with Wahlberg & Ferrell
were great fun. Also the visit to Ferrell's character's ex's house
was kinda weird but the recounting of his past was rather funny and
just highlights how clueless he is.
all in all this was a great movie it starts off with a bang and then
rolls out the laughs.
also the statistics during the end credits were cool and also there
is a scene after the credits as well.

Splice (2009)

Didn't this come out a few years ago and was called Species?

Now with that being said it does share some similar ideas
with the above mentioned film, Instead of using of using
alien DNA they use some kind of animal DNA I think it was
maybe some type of reptile where the creature (who becomes
know as Dren) seems to move in almost a lizard like fashion
I would think.
Anyway to start off I am an enjoyer of logos when I watch anything
a nice logo says alot about people and the one for Copper Heart was
pretty nice. The opening title sequence was pretty cool it in
a way reminded me of Hollow Man. That is what I would people
consider this a cross between Hallow Man and Species
where they are working with cloning instead of invisibility
I found this to be a classic story where scientists
(played by Adrien Brody and Sarah Polley) create a creature
who eventually gets out of control and people are all
"What has Science done?!?" and they are forced to face down
the creation and stop it.
A couple of things made me snicker while watching this
one being where they work which is called N.E.R.D
(which stands for Nucleic Exchange Research & Development)
but seriously, Nerd? they couldn't come up with something
better then nerd? also that is where the creature get its
name Dren is just Nerd slept backwards.
One of the other thing that kind of made me snicker is
the slug creatures that are used in the movie looked
like Penises! am I the only one who thought that?
take a close look at the creatures (refereed to as Fred and Ginger)
and you well notice that they look like a large penis.
a few other things is you would think they would understand
The whole thing with keeping it confined that they would know
that the creature would have basically human curiosity
being that it was part human and is willing to lean and want to
explore and that it would develop some type of verbal skills
but doesn't actually talk until the last few minutes of the film.
There was a interesting almost role reversal in this as well
where the guy wants nothing to do with the creature but
the woman becomes attached to the creature and treats her like
a daughter until it attacks her and knocks her down. Then
it changes she is more of the aggressor and shows anger toward
the creature and the guy becomes more attached and begins to
show affection towards the creature going so far as to have
sex with it.
All in all this wasn't a bad movie the effects both
visual and practical as well as make-up were pretty good
there was some slight nudity in it and the ending
leaves it open to a sequel (think kind of what happened
in the fly and where the Fly II started)
but like I said it wasn't bad it does have a bit of a
flare of originality but at the same time you feel like you
seen it before.

Resident Evil: Afterlife (2010)

Not just Zombies but Zombies in..3D!!

Filmed using the same technology James Cameron pioneered to bring the world
Avatar is used in the newest chapter of the Resident Evil saga which explodes
to brilliant life on the screen as we follow Alice (Milla Jovovich) as her and a band
of surviors enjoy their afterlife.
Taking place a few months after the Third film (Extinction) we team up with Alice and
her clone army to take down the Umbrella HQ and then set off to what out what happen
to her friends who made their escape to Alaska at the end of the 3rd film.
She is shortly joined by new and old friends as they try to survive in a world over run
by the Undead.
I felt this movie didn't focus solely on the zombie aspect which was somewhat good
since that is what the previous films had done. This one is more about survival and finding
a place in a world over run with flesh eating monsters.
The Zombie make up and effects were very well done as well as both the physical and
and visual effects were very good.
As for the 3D? well that alone was truly impressive! it gave a true feeling that things such
as bullets and debris were actually flying at or past you, also stuff like blood or
water seemed to splash on your face.
The 3D was so good on the action scenes it was something that was beyond cool.
As for the action itself in general it was fast and furious at times and at other it was slowed
right down and very stylized. I personally think this movie is dripping with cool.
The story was good and can see this film being the wrap up for the series
(I heard they were only optioned to do 4 films) The action was pretty good you felt
and understood the characters especially Alice who feels she is responsible for everything
that has happened and is trying to atone for it. In the end I loved this move its a bit quick
with its run time (97 minutes) but I felt like it was longer probably becasue I was enjoying
it so much. Anyway if you enjoyed the previous ones you'll probably love this.

Only one question remains: Who would win in a fight between

The Axeman
(representing Resident Evil: Afterlife)
VS.
Pyramid Head (red)
(representing Silent Hill )

This Film Is Not Yet Rated (2006)

its Documentary time!

In this serious but fun Documentary about how the MPAA rates the various film
you and I watch and examines the mysterious process on how its done and also
looks at various films such as "Boy's Don't Cry", "Jersey Girl", "But I'm a Cheerleader",
"The Cooler" and many other and discusses why the films received the ratings they
did and talks to the filmmakers and critics to get their point of view and how they believe
the system doesn't work for them being they feel censored or down right forced to change
things that under mine the story or narrative because someone somewhere deems it
"offensive"
Now I thought this was a pretty good and it had a very good opening credits.
I also thought that the film makers, critics and film historians have
very valid points, as well as some humor. The film goes in to the history
of The MPAA and the ratings board as well as talks about its creator Jack
Valenti and the Iron Grip he hand over it.
Probably one of the The funnest scenes in the film is when the guy
who is making this submits a copy to the MPAA for a rating
and they call him and give him the rating of NC-17 for
graphic sexual content! he tries to talk to them on the phone
about how they came to that and what their decision process
is and they are not having any part of it and don't want to
answer any of his questions. It is a nicely filmed scene
and like i said probably the funniest part of the whole film.
In the end this was a very good Documentary it was serious
at times but was also light hearted.
It does have some nudity in it though and in the
end credits there is a scoreboard table that shows how many
nipples, asses ect that were in the film.
but it was good I like it it.

Halo Legends (2010)

Now I bet people are thinking I have watched this in gleeful
anticipation of Halo:Reach (OMG! Halo:Reach!) the apparent final game
in the series. They would be wrong in that assumption being that I'm not
a fan of Halo (Gasp! Blaspheme!) and I do not even own a Xbox (because its huge?)
I did though play some Halo 3 at some point and am familiar with the characters and story
but like I said I'm not a fan.

I mainly watched this mainly becasue it was animated, That's it.
Now this is one of those Anthology things with a collection of stories
similar to Batman: Gotham Knight (2008) and The Animatrix (2003)
but it has more in common with the The Animatrix.
Where it shows thing that I believe you do not see in the games
like the History of Halo in the first 2 shorts which are called
"Origins" . Each Short has it own unique style as it tells its story
with in the Halo Universe. Many of them are very Dramtic, serious and
action packed where as the I believe the 5th one (there are 7 in total) called
"Odd One Out" is more comedic and will probably get a chuckle out of you.

The the shorts were very well done and each ones different style was
very good and it felt like it really lent itself perfectly to that particular piece
the animation was good as was the music and I think any fan of Halo would
really enjoy this.