Monday, June 18, 2007

Knocked Up

Story: For fun loving party animal Ben Stone, the last thing he ever expected was for his one night stand to show up on his doorstep eight weeks later to tell him she's pregnant.

Review: This film made me laugh out loud from beginning to end. However, it is extremely crude, so if anyone gets easily offended you may want to pass. A beautiful, successful woman and an out of work stoner, find themselves with a bun in the oven; what could be a better recipe for a blockbuster hit? Even though it was difficult to extend my disbelief that Katherine Heigel's character would ever think of looking at Ben Stone, let alone have his baby, the movie was still worth watching at least once.


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Fantastic 4: The Rise of the Silver Surfer

Story: The Fantastic Four learn that they aren't the only super-powered beings in the universe when they square off against the powerful Silver Surfer and the planet-eating Galactus.

Review: The story wasn't any great shake; but I will give the movie two thumbs up for the CGI. The Silver Surfer graphics were sleek and eye catching. No surprises here - the story line is stale and the comedic element is minimal. Pretty much what you see in the trailer is what you get in the movie. However, even with its obvious failings it was an enjoyable flick that numbs the mind for 92 minutes.



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Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End

Story: Captain Barbossa, Will Turner and Elizabeth Swann must sail off the edge of the map, navigate treachery and betrayal, and make their final alliances for one last decisive battle.

Review: If you've seen Pirates of the Caribbean 1 & 2, then you most definitely have seen three. It is a pity, because I really like Johnny Debt, Orlando Bloom and Kiera Knightly's acting. It is too bad they had to do the same movie twice!