"Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End"
Scorecard Review
Jeff: "At World's End" kind of a letdown
Plot: Will Turner (Orlando Bloom), Elizabeth Swann (Kiera Knightly) and the very much alive Captain Barbossa (Geoffrey Rush) sail to uncharted territory in an attempt to rescue Captain Jack Sparrow (Johnny Depp) while the Flying Dutchman continues to destroy anything the East India Trading Company wants.
Who's it for: Pirate fans, but then again everyone saw the first two, so I won’t try and stop you from seeing this one.
Expectations: “Dead Man’s Chest” was a pretty big letdown for me. And once I saw the running of 2 hours and 50 minutes, I was prepared to remain disappointed.
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Thursday, May 24, 2007
Friday, May 18, 2007
Shrek the Third - movie review
"Shrek the Third" - film review
Scorecard review
Jeff: ‘Shrek the Third’ short but not that sweet
Plot: Shrek’s father-in-law falls ill, and Shrek is looked to as the heir to the throne. Only he doesn’t want it, so Shrek, Puss In Boots and Donkey set off to find Arthur, the only other possible heir. Meanwhile, Princess Fiona is left to defend the castle from Prince Charming.
Who’s it for: Clearly it’s for everyone. “Shrek 2” is No. 3 on the all-time box office chart.
Expectations: I expected a short stay in the theater and some good laughs. With a movie like this the plot doesn’t matter if the jokes are flying.
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Scorecard review
Jeff: ‘Shrek the Third’ short but not that sweet
Plot: Shrek’s father-in-law falls ill, and Shrek is looked to as the heir to the throne. Only he doesn’t want it, so Shrek, Puss In Boots and Donkey set off to find Arthur, the only other possible heir. Meanwhile, Princess Fiona is left to defend the castle from Prince Charming.
Who’s it for: Clearly it’s for everyone. “Shrek 2” is No. 3 on the all-time box office chart.
Expectations: I expected a short stay in the theater and some good laughs. With a movie like this the plot doesn’t matter if the jokes are flying.
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Friday, May 11, 2007
The Ex - Movie Review
"The Ex"
Jeff: This ‘Ex’ worth dumping, forgetting
Plot: Tom (Zach Braff) moves his wife, Sofia (Amanda Peet), and new baby to Ohio, so he can work for his father-in-law and finally try to support his family. But he’s in for a headache when Sofia’s ex-boyfriend Chip (Jason Bateman) wheels in to steal the show and Sofia.
Who’s it for: Perhaps expectant mothers thinking about giving up their day job, or people who think an ex might secretly be crazy.
Expectations: I’m a fan of almost everyone involved here. Plus, stories about a vengeful ex haven’t been done to death, so I figured there were some good laughs to be had.
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Jeff: This ‘Ex’ worth dumping, forgetting
Plot: Tom (Zach Braff) moves his wife, Sofia (Amanda Peet), and new baby to Ohio, so he can work for his father-in-law and finally try to support his family. But he’s in for a headache when Sofia’s ex-boyfriend Chip (Jason Bateman) wheels in to steal the show and Sofia.
Who’s it for: Perhaps expectant mothers thinking about giving up their day job, or people who think an ex might secretly be crazy.
Expectations: I’m a fan of almost everyone involved here. Plus, stories about a vengeful ex haven’t been done to death, so I figured there were some good laughs to be had.
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28 Weeks Later - Movie Review
"28 Weeks Later"
Jeff: ‘28 Weeks Later’ an ambitious but solid sequel
Plot: Picking up where “28 Days Later” left off, 28 weeks have passed and Britain has been quarantined and destroyed. Now a family is trying to recover as American soldiers have secured the area … or have they? (They haven’t.)
Who’s it for: Fans of the first one, which means you must like zombies, death and this time there are more guns thrown in.
Expectations: I expected to squirm. Zombies are scary, but zombies that can run faster than me are terrifying. Plus, the first film was just plain disgusting with a woman giving birth to a zombie. And yes, I know they are technically “infected” and not zombies, but still …
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Jeff: ‘28 Weeks Later’ an ambitious but solid sequel
Plot: Picking up where “28 Days Later” left off, 28 weeks have passed and Britain has been quarantined and destroyed. Now a family is trying to recover as American soldiers have secured the area … or have they? (They haven’t.)
Who’s it for: Fans of the first one, which means you must like zombies, death and this time there are more guns thrown in.
Expectations: I expected to squirm. Zombies are scary, but zombies that can run faster than me are terrifying. Plus, the first film was just plain disgusting with a woman giving birth to a zombie. And yes, I know they are technically “infected” and not zombies, but still …
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Friday, May 04, 2007
Lucky You - Film Review
"Lucky You"
Quickcard Review
Jeff: ‘Lucky You’ -- a likely poker flop
Plot: A full-time gambler attempts to make a run at the World Series of Poker. Along the way, he gets eyes for a lounge singer (Drew Barrymore) and deals with his dad (Robert Duvall), who’s one of poker’s elites.
Who’s it for: Still obsessed with poker? Then drag your girlfriend along, telling her that this film is a romantic comedy starring everyone’s favorite, Barrymore. But really, it’s just a poker flick.
Expectations: “Lucky You” has been completely done for more than two years. I have no idea why it took so long to make it to the big screen, but whenever a film is delayed, my Spidey-senses tingle. And now, it’s finally released, and it must contend with “Spider-Man 3.” Let me be the first to say “Lucky You” must not be referring to itself.
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Quickcard Review
Jeff: ‘Lucky You’ -- a likely poker flop
Plot: A full-time gambler attempts to make a run at the World Series of Poker. Along the way, he gets eyes for a lounge singer (Drew Barrymore) and deals with his dad (Robert Duvall), who’s one of poker’s elites.
Who’s it for: Still obsessed with poker? Then drag your girlfriend along, telling her that this film is a romantic comedy starring everyone’s favorite, Barrymore. But really, it’s just a poker flick.
Expectations: “Lucky You” has been completely done for more than two years. I have no idea why it took so long to make it to the big screen, but whenever a film is delayed, my Spidey-senses tingle. And now, it’s finally released, and it must contend with “Spider-Man 3.” Let me be the first to say “Lucky You” must not be referring to itself.
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Thursday, May 03, 2007
Spider-Man 3 - Movie Review
"Spider-Man 3"
Scorecard Review
Jeff: Plot oddities, padding keep ‘Spider-Man 3’ from greatness
Plot: Peter Parker (Tobey Maguire) finally is comfortable with his life. He’s in love with Mary Jane (Kirsten Dunst), and all of New York loves Spider-Man. But an odd black substance falls from the sky and bonds to his Spider-Man suit. And Gwen Stacy develops a crush on Peter. Plus, the Sandman (Thomas Haden Church), Harry Osborn (James Franco) and Venom (Topher Grace) all want to see either Peter Parker or Spider-Man disappear.
Who’s it for: It’s clear that the “Spider-Man” films appeal to everyone, but I would say the third installment leans more toward people who care about love-triangles.
Expectations: The first was good, the second was one of the best super-hero films ever, so using a highly technical scientific formula, I have concluded “Spider-Man 3” should be the greatest film known to man.
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Scorecard Review
Jeff: Plot oddities, padding keep ‘Spider-Man 3’ from greatness
Plot: Peter Parker (Tobey Maguire) finally is comfortable with his life. He’s in love with Mary Jane (Kirsten Dunst), and all of New York loves Spider-Man. But an odd black substance falls from the sky and bonds to his Spider-Man suit. And Gwen Stacy develops a crush on Peter. Plus, the Sandman (Thomas Haden Church), Harry Osborn (James Franco) and Venom (Topher Grace) all want to see either Peter Parker or Spider-Man disappear.
Who’s it for: It’s clear that the “Spider-Man” films appeal to everyone, but I would say the third installment leans more toward people who care about love-triangles.
Expectations: The first was good, the second was one of the best super-hero films ever, so using a highly technical scientific formula, I have concluded “Spider-Man 3” should be the greatest film known to man.
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The Summer Movie Preview
Blockbusters on board: Big summer on the big screen
Ahhh, summer. A time to catch up with old friends. And this summer, there are more old friends than ever to choose from when you go to the theater. Whether it’s a sequel, a series, a TV show making the big leap or a trilogy coming to an end, most of the movies we’ll be seeing in the next few months will be familiar faces.
The bottom line for film studios is simple: make money. And continuing a film franchise makes that cha-ching sound just about better than anything else (until it doesn’t, then you hear that sad waa-waa sound from the studio execs).
But we don’t care about the studios. This summer’s all about getting to hang out with those familiar faces again. In the mood to do a little gambling — and perhaps steal millions of dollars? Then you’ll want to give Danny Ocean a call. If you feel like you can’t die and want to prove it by getting into a high-speed car chase, then John McClane or Jason Bourne need to be sitting shotgun. Maybe you want to play dress up with elaborate costumes, makeup and a little make-believe? I recommend Captain Jack Sparrow or that Potter kid. Or perhaps you just want a pal who’s fat, bald and stupid. Is there anyone better than Homer Simpson? Well, maybe an ogre.
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Ahhh, summer. A time to catch up with old friends. And this summer, there are more old friends than ever to choose from when you go to the theater. Whether it’s a sequel, a series, a TV show making the big leap or a trilogy coming to an end, most of the movies we’ll be seeing in the next few months will be familiar faces.
The bottom line for film studios is simple: make money. And continuing a film franchise makes that cha-ching sound just about better than anything else (until it doesn’t, then you hear that sad waa-waa sound from the studio execs).
But we don’t care about the studios. This summer’s all about getting to hang out with those familiar faces again. In the mood to do a little gambling — and perhaps steal millions of dollars? Then you’ll want to give Danny Ocean a call. If you feel like you can’t die and want to prove it by getting into a high-speed car chase, then John McClane or Jason Bourne need to be sitting shotgun. Maybe you want to play dress up with elaborate costumes, makeup and a little make-believe? I recommend Captain Jack Sparrow or that Potter kid. Or perhaps you just want a pal who’s fat, bald and stupid. Is there anyone better than Homer Simpson? Well, maybe an ogre.
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