Current Ranking: #7 out of 33
Date Watched: 03/31/10
Original Ranking: #4 out of 13
Amy says:
This inspirational story, about a boy who bucks tradition to save a dragon, truly has it all with laughs, drama, and action. The movie gets its wings from a dragon named Toothless, the fearsome Night Fury dragon tamed by a Viking boy. My favorite scenes are when the boy rides the dragon through the sky; it is a thrilling and beautiful experience. The animation is remarkable and I am sure the movie-makers will win some visual awards for their creativity. I left the movie feeling like I wanted a pet dragon myself!
Nic says:
Despite its terrible, unfortunate name, How To Train Your Dragon was a very fun, family movie. The characters were great and the actors voicing them were perfect! The boy, named Hiccup, is hilarious and has the best one-liners throughout the film. Overall, I really enjoyed this movie’s themes of unity and overcoming fear to do the right thing.
Wednesday, March 31, 2010
Saturday, March 20, 2010
The Bounty Hunter
Current Ranking #26 out of 33
Date Watched: 03/20/10
Original Ranking: #9 out of 12
Nic says:
There was something just a little off with this movie, and I can’t exactly put my finger on it. Gerard Butler did not seem to really know what he was doing with his role, and the plot itself could’ve been better. There were so many different endings that could’ve occurred, and I have no idea how anyone could have promoted the one they actually chose. However, there were definitely some funny parts of the movie and I think it’s worth watching just for that. And, seriously, who hasn’t wanted to stuff their ex in a trunk and haul them to jail?
Amy says:
This was a really funny movie played by talented actors. However, the loose ends were driving me a little crazy. The biggest loose end was with Butler’s character, who is supposed to have had a gambling problem and has henchman chasing him for the money throughout the film, but that plot never goes anywhere. The movie is still fun to watch but it would have been better with more details filled in.
Date Watched: 03/20/10
Original Ranking: #9 out of 12
Nic says:
There was something just a little off with this movie, and I can’t exactly put my finger on it. Gerard Butler did not seem to really know what he was doing with his role, and the plot itself could’ve been better. There were so many different endings that could’ve occurred, and I have no idea how anyone could have promoted the one they actually chose. However, there were definitely some funny parts of the movie and I think it’s worth watching just for that. And, seriously, who hasn’t wanted to stuff their ex in a trunk and haul them to jail?
Amy says:
This was a really funny movie played by talented actors. However, the loose ends were driving me a little crazy. The biggest loose end was with Butler’s character, who is supposed to have had a gambling problem and has henchman chasing him for the money throughout the film, but that plot never goes anywhere. The movie is still fun to watch but it would have been better with more details filled in.
Wednesday, March 3, 2010
Alice in Wonderland
Current Ranking: #1 out of 33
Date Watched: 03/03/10
Original Ranking: #1 out of 11
Amy says:
One of the best movies I have ever seen, Alice in Wonderland is truly wonderful. The characters and the scenery almost overshadow the plot that is full of twists and surprises. My favorite characters are the queens. The horridness of the wicked Red Queen, played by Helena Bonham Carter, gets the most laughs throughout the film with her tantrums and off-with-his-head cries. My favorite character is the White Queen, which is played perfectly by Anne Hathaway who gave the part an extra dose of sugary sweetness that made it work.
Nic says:
Tim Burton certainly has an eye for the strange and weird, and Lewis Carroll's classic tale is no exception. I love that this story is not simply a remake of the Disney animated film, but rather picks up where the other left off. I know we tend to fear classic movies being redone, but the imagination that is poured into this film fills me up with excitement and wonder. I love everything from Alice's misnomer of the land itself, to the Mad Hatter's curly red hair. And don't even get me started on futterwhacken! I could see this one again and again!
Date Watched: 03/03/10
Original Ranking: #1 out of 11
Amy says:
One of the best movies I have ever seen, Alice in Wonderland is truly wonderful. The characters and the scenery almost overshadow the plot that is full of twists and surprises. My favorite characters are the queens. The horridness of the wicked Red Queen, played by Helena Bonham Carter, gets the most laughs throughout the film with her tantrums and off-with-his-head cries. My favorite character is the White Queen, which is played perfectly by Anne Hathaway who gave the part an extra dose of sugary sweetness that made it work.
Nic says:
Tim Burton certainly has an eye for the strange and weird, and Lewis Carroll's classic tale is no exception. I love that this story is not simply a remake of the Disney animated film, but rather picks up where the other left off. I know we tend to fear classic movies being redone, but the imagination that is poured into this film fills me up with excitement and wonder. I love everything from Alice's misnomer of the land itself, to the Mad Hatter's curly red hair. And don't even get me started on futterwhacken! I could see this one again and again!
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