Going out to the movies is a rare act for moms and dads. In this series we’ll go to the movies, so you can judge for yourself if it’s a good investment.
The Nut Job is an animated movie about a squirrel that needs to steal some nuts so that he and his friends can eat for the winter. There are some plot curve balls, but at its core, that’s what the movie is about. It’s better than the preview, features the always likable Will Arnet and Liam Neeson among others, and is worth seeing for a couple of reasons.
Continue reading The Nut Job review: above average animal nuttiness kids will enjoy
Nothing says mancave happiness like a good ninja movie. Ninja II: Shadow of a Tear is a ninja movie with an old school heart and in some cases that’s not a good thing. However, this is a ninja movie and people who will watch this grade ninjas on a curve, lest they come through the screen and kick our butt. I was joking with my wife that I was going to watch Ninja II: Electric Boogalooo.** Thankfully Shadow of a Tear wasn’t like that, but it wasn’t a ninja classic either.
Continue reading Dad spends a night in the mancave, Ninja II: Shadow of a Tear review
Man of Tai Chi is the story of a tai chi student who is fighting in a tournament in China. The tai chi student is played by Tiger Chen who has been doing stunts in many high profile martial arts movies since Crouching Tiger. His character in the movie is also called Tiger, but anyone who has ever seen a Jackie Chan movie can forgive that bit of name play. The story in Man of Tai Chi is straight forward stuff, but the fight scenes are really good and the movie is better than you would expect.
Continue reading Man of Tai Chi: better than average martial arts with great fight scenes
I grin as I write this because I’m itching to see Homefront. Plus I just feel manlier being able to give something away that Jason Statham actually touched. Homefront is the new Jason Statham movie and in this one he’s showcasing his softer side. To me that means he’ll whip your butt with a pillow instead of his fists. Actually it’s more of a personal story about a DEA agent (Statham) who moves to a small town where he tangles with the local drug dealer played by James Franco.
Continue reading Homefront starring Jason Statham, autographed poster & book giveaway
One thing about great movies that were made back in the day is that they will receive a second, or third life as viewing formats change. The 40th Anniversary of The Exorcist is out on Blu ray DVD, includes a copy for digital download and will impress you even more.
Continue reading Win a copy of The Exorcist 40th Anniversary on Blu ray DVD
If you like animated, family friendly movies you probably saw The Croods when it came out. It’s the kind of stylish animated film that parents can enjoy and children can laugh out loud, be silly and watch it again and again. DreamWorks Animation’s The Croods is coming out on Blu-ray DVD on 10/1 so that moms and dads can see them again or meet them for the first time. Continue reading Win the family friendly movie, The Croods on Blu-ray-out on 10/1
I’m honest. If I wasn’t driving my nieces – ages 8, 10 and 12 – to the movie, I wouldn’t have gone. I don’t have anything against One Direction (I was a fan of NKOTB in 6th grade too!) but I’m in my twenties now (read: 37). However, seeing my nieces see One Direction: This Is Us was a lot of fun. Continue reading An aunt and 3 fans review One Direction: This Is Us
Elysium is the follow up movie by Neill Blomkamp who directed the incredible District 9. Elysium is not a sequel to District 9, but does have some of the same themes. The rigid class system, divide between rich and poor and spectacularly sublime special effects are all present in both films. Elysium has high aspirations and does go higher than most sci-fi films; but doesn’t reach ‘classic’ status because of the frequent moments that it takes its foot off of the accelerator. Continue reading Elysium: moments of excellence, but empty at the same time
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