Story: Charlie Bartlett has been kicked out of every private school he ever attended. And now that he's moved on to public school, he's simply getting pummeled. But when Charlie discovers that the kids who surround him--the outcast and the popular alike--are secretly in desperate need, his entrepreneurial spirit takes over.
Review: I was hoping for something different and refreshing. Not so much. It was as if, Ferris Bueller crashed into Lloyd Dobler and Charlie Bartlett was born with some hard, not to miss defects. If that is what the studio was shooting for, they missed terribly. Don't get me wrong, the movie is enjoyable to some extent, but it's no "Ferris Bueller's Day Off," or anything remotely close to it. It's also a shame to see Robert Downey, Jr. in such a sell out role. Best watched on DVD.
Tuesday, April 1, 2008
I Am Legend
Story: Robert Neville is a brilliant scientist, but even he could not contain the terrible manmade virus. Somehow immune, Neville is now the last human survivor in New York City. But he is not alone.
Review: "I Am Legend," wielded good performances largely because of a great story. I would think Richard Matheson, the author of the 1954 book, "I Am Legend," would be pleased by the latest movie rendition of his book, ("The Last Man On Earth" and "The Omega Man" were the other two movies). "I Am Legend," is a difficult movie to watch, but all the more rewarding in the end. A few people actually left our movie theatre in the first 45 minutes of the movie. I believe people walked out because they were uncomfortable being alone. Will Smith's character, Robert Neville, for the first 45 minutes of the movie is essentially the only human being left in NYC. He has his dog and chats with manikins, but it is painfully obvious we depend on the interaction we receive from other humans to make it through life. But, somehow Robert Neville hangs on, and is persistent in his pursuit of finding a cure for the remaining zombies. Highly recommend this movie. Four stars!
Review: "I Am Legend," wielded good performances largely because of a great story. I would think Richard Matheson, the author of the 1954 book, "I Am Legend," would be pleased by the latest movie rendition of his book, ("The Last Man On Earth" and "The Omega Man" were the other two movies). "I Am Legend," is a difficult movie to watch, but all the more rewarding in the end. A few people actually left our movie theatre in the first 45 minutes of the movie. I believe people walked out because they were uncomfortable being alone. Will Smith's character, Robert Neville, for the first 45 minutes of the movie is essentially the only human being left in NYC. He has his dog and chats with manikins, but it is painfully obvious we depend on the interaction we receive from other humans to make it through life. But, somehow Robert Neville hangs on, and is persistent in his pursuit of finding a cure for the remaining zombies. Highly recommend this movie. Four stars!
27 Dresses
Story: Jane is idealistic, romantic and completely selfless--a perennial bridesmaid whose own happy ending is nowhere in sight. But when younger sister Tess captures the heart of Jane's boss--with whom she is secretly in love--Jane begins to reexamine her "always-a-bridesmaid..." lifestyle."
Review: 27 Dresses started off well, with its main character Heigl, running back and forth between two weddings. After that it gets predictable. Nothing else worth watching really happens. So, if your looking for the same old romantic movie with a few turns (no twists) then this is a good one for you. Bottom line: It's a cute movie.
Review: 27 Dresses started off well, with its main character Heigl, running back and forth between two weddings. After that it gets predictable. Nothing else worth watching really happens. So, if your looking for the same old romantic movie with a few turns (no twists) then this is a good one for you. Bottom line: It's a cute movie.
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