The Sorcerer's Apprentice

Stars:

3 stars

It's The Coolest Job Ever.

Balthazar Blake (Nicolas Cage) is a master sorcerer in modern-day Manhattan trying to defend the city from his arch-nemesis, Maxim Horvath (Alfred Molina). Balthazar can't do it alone, so he recruits Dave Stutler (Jay Baruchel), a seemingly average guy who demonstrates hidden potential, as his reluctant protégé. The sorcerer gives his unwilling accomplice a crash course in the art and science of magic, and together, these unlikely partners work to stop the forces of darkness. It'll take all the courage Dave can muster to survive his training, save the city and get the girl as he becomes The Sorcerer's Apprentice. (Source: IMDB)

Starring: Nicolas Cage, Jay Baruchel

Released: 2010

Megan's Movie Review:

This was an average movie. To be honest it didn't look like it would be that cool when I saw the preview. Well it looked like it had some potential but then it could be really cheesy and stupid. Plus, Nicolas Cage has been filming in some really lame movies lately. But it wasn't terrible. I was entertained by it, the storyline was pretty childish to me. It also seemed like it had so much detail behind the story that it would skip through it really fast. Is this a book? Because if it is, I can understand why they would not explain everything. I really like the actor Jay Baruchel. He is hilarious! One of the funniest parts of the whole movie was when he made the mops come to life. It was like Fantasia all over again (which is what they were going for) and it was great, super funny.

Nicolas Cage fans out there?

Charlie St. Cloud

Stars:

3 stars

Life is for living.

Charlie St. Cloud is a young man overcome by grief at the death of his younger brother. So much so that he takes a job as caretaker of the cemetery in which his brother is buried. Charlie has a special lasting bond with his brother though, as he can see him. Charlie meets up with his brother (Sam) each night to play catch and talk. Then, a girl comes into Charlie's life and he must choose between keeping a promise he made to Sam, or going after the girl he loves. (Source: IMDB)

Starring: Zac Efron

Released: 2010

Megan's Movie Review:
I liked this movie and it had a twist at the end that I really liked. I kind of predicted it when I was watching it but it was still a good movie to watch. I can't say it was great, it is kind of sad when his brother dies. Although, I thought his little brother was sort of a punk. Zac Efron really is a good actor though. I'm so surprised at how far he's come.

What do you think?

Just Married

Stars:

3 stars

It was the perfect honeymoon... Until it began.

A happy young couple, Sarah and Tom marry against the wishes of Sarah's friends and family and go to Europe for their Honeymoon. Unfortunately for them, Sarah's parents send Sarah's ex-boyfriend Peter Prentis to break up the happy marriage. (Source: IMDB)

Starring: Ashton Kutcher, Brittany Murphy

Released: 2003

Megan's Movie Review:
This movie is pretty funny. It is just one of those typical comedy romances where everything imaginable goes wrong but still works out in the end. I like Ashton Kutcher and I find his acting hilarious. There was one part in this movie I really didn't appreciate which was when the couple was fighting and he finds a girl in a bar and brings her back to his room. Nothing happens between them but the girl from the bar goes crazy and gets too dirty. Brittany Murphy kind of bugged me, just a little. She held her mouth all weird when she would laugh. This was funny though.

Opinions?

Killers

Stars:

3 stars

Perfect husband. Perfect target.

Spencer Aimes is just your average, undercover, government-hired super-assassin accustomed to a life of exotic European locales, flashy sports cars and even flashier women. But when he meets Jen Kornfeldt, a beautiful, fun-loving computer tech recovering from a bad break-up, he finds true love...and happily trades international intrigue for domestic bliss. Three years later, Spencer and Jen are still enjoying a picture-perfect marriage - that is, until the morning after Spencer's 30th birthday. That's when Spencer and Jen learn he's the target of a multi-million dollar hit. Even worse, the hired killers have been stalking the happy couple for years, and could be anyone: friends, neighbors, the grocery store clerk, even that crabby old guy shuffling across the street. Now Spencer and Jen are on the run for their lives. As their suburban paradise turns into a paranoid game of dodge-the-bullet, they must find out who wants Spencer dead and why, all the while trying to save their marriage, manage his in-laws, keep up neighborly appearances ... and just plain survive. (Source: IMDB)

Starring: Ashton Kutcher, Katherine Heigl, Tom Selleck

Released: 2010

Megan's Movie Review:

This was just an average movie, it wasn't bad nor was it anything great. I thought it would've been a little bit funnier with Ashton Kutcher as the main character. He seemed to have played more of a serious character in this movie. There were some funny parts but it wasn't hilariously entertaining. It also was rather slow to get into the story. I think they could have made it funnier and more entertaining. All the best parts were shown on the previews and that was about it.

Love or not love?

IMAX: Under the Sea

Stars:

3 stars

A world beyond imagination. 

An underwater look at the diverse coastal regions of Southern Australia, New Guinea and the Indo-Pacific areas and the impact of global warming on the oceans. (Source: IMDB)

Starring: Jim Carrey

Released: 2009

Megan's Movie Review:

If you like documentary's, you would enjoy this movie. My husband and I are really fascinated by the ocean and especially the coral reefs. This was a good movie, it just seemed too short. I could've watched more! It was only 40 minutes long but the shots were amazing. All the fish and sea creatures were so incredible and I love watching films like these. It was very enjoyable and children would even enjoy this because of all the cool fish and sea creatures.

Anyone else??

Valentine's Day

Stars:

3 stars

A love story. More or less.

More than a dozen Angelenos navigate Valentine's Day from early morning until midnight. Three couples awake together, but each relationship will sputter; are any worth saving? A grade-school boy wants flowers for his first true love; two high school seniors plan first-time sex at noon; a TV sports reporter gets the assignment to find romance in LA; a star quarterback contemplates his future; two strangers meet on a plane; grandparents, together for years, face a crisis; and, an "I Hate Valentine's Day" dinner beckons the lonely and the lied to. Can Cupid finish his work by midnight? (Source: IMDB)

Starring: Ashton Kutcher, Jennifer Garner, Jamie Foxx, Julia Roberts, Topher Grace, Anne Hathaway, Jessica Alba, Kathy Bates, Jessica Biel, Bradley Cooper, Eric Dane, Patrick Dempsey, Hector Elizondo, Queen Latifah, Taylor Swift, Taylor Lautner

Released: 2010

Megan's Movie Review:

This wasn't as bad as I thought it would be. I thought there might be too many big names in this movie for it to be really good. But it was still pretty entertaining and I actually liked it. I think the director did a decent job on all the relationships and having a good story for everyone. I did find Taylor Swift quite annoying. They made her play this ditzy blonde part, but it was almost like she was over-acting her part. And I didn't like (spoiler alert) how Bradley Cooper was gay at the end! ... It was a cute chick flick though.

Any other opinions??

Tooth Fairy

Stars:

3 stars

The tooth hurts.

Derek Thompson is 'The Tooth Fairy,' a hard-charging minor league hockey player whose nickname comes from his habit of separating opposing players from their bicuspids. When Derek discourages a youngster's hopes, he's sentenced to one week's hard labor as a real tooth fairy, complete with the requisite tutu, wings and magic wand. At first, Derek "can't handle the tooth" - bumbling and stumbling as he tries to furtively wing his way through strangers' homes...doing what tooth fairies do. But as Derek slowly adapts to his new position, he begins to rediscover his own forgotten dreams. (Source: IMDB)

Starring: Dwayne Johnson, Ashley Judd

Released: 2010

Megan's Movie Review:

I thought this would have been a little bit funnier, but it was just average. It is a good kid's movie and family film. It does have some funny parts but it isn't the greatest movie. We really like Dwayne Johnson and so whenever he comes out in anything, we want to see it. His friend in this movie was pretty funny. It was a enjoyable movie but nothing I have to have in my DVD collection. Good family film night.

Comments?

Love Happens

Stars:

3 stars

Sometimes when you least expect it...

Burke is a motivational speaker who's book about dealing with grief is a best seller. His wife died in a car accident three years ago. He's in Seattle to lead a week-long workshop on healing and to negotiate a major multi-media deal. But something's amiss: he's a closet drinker, he won't ride elevators, his moods swing, he's estranged from his wife's father, and he's very much alone. In a hotel hallway, he bumps into a woman arranging flowers, tries to chat with her, and gets the brush-off. She's Eloise, a local florist who's just broken up with a boyfriend. He's persistent and they eventually go to dinner - it goes badly. What's blocking Burke? Can the physician heal himself. (Source: IMDB)

Starring: Jennifer Aniston, Aaron Eckhart

Released: 2009

Megan's Movie Review:
I did think that this movie would be more about romance, which it was, but it was also more about how he coped with the loss of his wife. It was an okay movie, not great, but not bad. It wasn't as funny as I thought it would be. I was entertained with his business and how he was helping people. But I wouldn't say this is a great romance movie. I did laugh at when he stole the bird and set it free. Then in the end it showed back up. If you don't end up seeing it, don't worry, you didn't miss much.

What do you think?

Extraordinary Measures

Stars:

3 stars

Don't hope for a miracle. Make one.

A Portland couple have two children with Pompe disease, a genetic anomaly that kills before a child's tenth birthday. The husband, John, who's in advertising, contacts Robert Stonehill, a researcher who has a theory on an enzyme treatment. He has little money to pursue his research, and a thorny personality that drives away colleagues and funders. John and his wife Aileen raise money for to get Stonehill going, then John takes on the task full time, working with venture capitalists and then a rival team of researchers. Time is passing, Stonehill's antics get in the way, and the profit motive may upend John's hopes. Can the researchers succeed in time for the Crowley's. (Source: IMDB)

Starring: Brendan Fraser, Harrison Ford, Keri Russell
Released: 2010

Megan's Movie Review:

This movie was good. I was pretty interested in it as we watched it. First of all, this is based on true events and it was so amazing to see what this dad did for his children. All that he went through was amazing. He never gave up and never let anyone change his mind. To be honest, I went into this movie thinking it was going to be really sad, but it wasn't. It had some sad parts, but it had a happy ending. This was worth watching and it was also very inspiring. I really admired these parents for all that they did. They always did activities as a family, and put the family first.

Any reviews from my movie critics??

Leap Year

Star Rating:

3 stars

A woman who has an elaborate scheme to propose to her boyfriend on Leap Day, an Irish tradition which occurs every time the date February 29 rolls around, faces a major setback when bad weather threatens to derail her planned trip to Dublin. With the help of an innkeeper, however, her cross-country odyssey just might result in her getting engaged. (Source: IMDB)

Starring: Amy Adams, Matthew Goode

Released: 2010

Megan's Movie Review:

This was a cute comedy romance movie. To be honest I thought it would be a little bit more funny. I also thought that they would get to know each other a little bit more instead of all their fighting. But there were some really cute parts in the movie and the ending was good. Amy Adams is so cute and I love to watch any movie that she is in. I really don't have much else to say on this one except that it was your typical cute romance. It was a good ending and I would recommend this to anyone who likes these kind of movies.

What do you think?

2012

Movie Rating:

3 stars

When the geologist Dr. Adrian Helmsley and his team discover that the core of Earth is heating due to solar radiation, he advises the North American President about his findings. The American Govern collects money from the worldwide leaders to build arks to save them with necessary people to rebuild civilization. Meanwhile, the unsuccessful writer Jackson Curtis discloses that the world is near to end and tries to save his son and his daughter from the tragic end. (Source: IMDB)

Starring: John Cusack, Amanda Peet

Released: 2009

Megan's Movie Rating:
This is your typical end of the world kind of movie. It was okay. Not the best movie, but it wasn't the worst movie. It was entertaining and kept you wanting to know how are they going to live (because you know they will survive). And of course, some of the parts were pretty corny and unrealistic but that sometimes can make a movie just a little bit better.

Any people love or hate this movie?

The Game Plan

Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson picks up the pigskin once again for this sports-themed family comedy concerning a football superstar who abandons the gridiron to answer the call of fatherhood. Joe Kingman (Johnson) was a star quarterback destined for greatness; not only is the Boston-based team he plays for well on their way to the championships, but he's got all the money and fame that a man could want out of life. A perpetual bachelor whose one brief marriage ended many moons ago, Kingman is stunned to learn that a long-forgotten youthful fling had more permanent consequences than he ever anticipated. Now, just as his career is set to blow up bigger than ever, this perpetual bachelor learns that he has a seven-year-old daughter named Peyton (Madison Pettis). So how does a lifelong jock who's used to partying all night and dropping 20-yard bombs all day adjust to a life of ballet classes, Barbie dolls, and afternoon play dates? Whatever road he chooses to take, it certainly won't be easy, especially since his ruthless, goal-oriented agent, Stella, would rather see her client scoring touchdowns than cementing familial bonds. (Source: Starpulse)

Starring: Dwayne Johnson, Madison Pettis

Released: 2007

Megan's Movie Review:
I am beginning to really like Dwayne Johnson as an actor. To me, at first I didn't think he was that great of an actor. But now, I actually look forward to seeing his movies. He did a really good job in this movie portraying a conceited guy who is obsessed with him. And how he was a terrible dad at first, but he ends up being a good dad who would do anything for his kid. This is a good family film and I would recommend seeing it.

Movie Rating:
3 stars
Let me know if you saw this

Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs

Flint Lockwood thinks he's a genius. But none of the things he invented are things that make sense or are useful. However, he has the support of his mother but when she dies, he's left alone with his father who thinks he should give it up. When the community that he lives in, is in an economic crisis because their primary source of income a sardine cannery was shut down, Flint decides to try his latest invention, a machine that can turn water into food. But something goes wrong and the machine ends up in the atmosphere. Later it starts raining food. And so the shifty mayor tries to use this as a way to help their community. But when Flint sense something's wrong with the machine, the mayor convinces him to ignore it. But as Flint predict chaos ensues. (Source:IMDB)

Starring: Bill Hader, Anna Faris

Released: 2009

Megan's Movie Review:
This was better than I thought it would be. I actually was unsure about even renting this movie because I thought it would be too little kiddish for me. The movie was actually pretty funny and cute. I really liked the main character, he was cute for being a nerd haha! This is something I would recommend to families with kids and even the parents would enjoy it too. The only thing is that it made me feel more sick to my stomach because I'm pregnant and I couldn't stand watching all the nasty food fall out of the sky. I just had to ignore it and not think about the food so literally.

Stars:
3 stars
Anyone agree?

Four Christmases

Brad and Kate have been together three years, in love, having fun, doing all sorts of things together with no intention of marriage or children. Christmas morning, they're on their way to Fiji, having told their two sets of divorced parents that they're off to do charity work. Through a fluke, they have no choice but to visit each of their four idiosyncratic parents. As the day progresses, Brad and Kate remember growing up, each learns more about the other, and Kate realizes that her life may not be as good as it could be. Do they know each other well enough to weather the storms families bring? (Source: IMDB)

Starring: Vince Vaughn, Reese Witherspoon

Released: 2008

Megan's Movie Review:
This movie was an average funny romance. It had some funny parts in it, but it wasn't die for hilarious. I did like the part where she took a pregnancy test and the little girl took the stick from her. You will have to watch it because it was funny and I don't want to ruin it for anyone. But ugh, I would've been so bugged at that little girl! If you are into the comedy romance movies, you would enjoy this one.

My Movie Rating:
3 stars
What did everyone think?

Can't Buy Me Love

Ronald Miller is tired of being a nerd, and makes a deal with one of the most popular girls in school to help him break into the "cool" clic. He offers her a thousand dollars to pretend to be his girlfriend for a month. It succeeds, but he soon learns that the price of popularity may be higher than he expected. (Source: IMDB)


Starring: Patrick Dempsey, Amanda Peterson
Released: 1987

Megan's Movie Review:

I watched this movie on tv when I was pretty sick so that might have something to do with my opinion. I liked it, but it wasn't great, niether was it bad. It was kinda funny to watch Patrick Dempsey being so young in this film. It did have some stupid parts in the movie that I didn't appreciate. Such as the sexual comments. Now it was edited on tv so I think some parts were edited out but still it was too much sometimes. It was also cute how the guy gets the girl in the end and she likes him even though he might be a little bit of a nerd.

Rating:

3 stars (it was just average)

Has anyone seen this?

State of Play

A petty thief is gunned down in an alley and a Congressman's assistant falls in front of a subway - two seemingly unrelated deaths. But not to wisecracking, brash newspaper reporter Cal McAffrey who spies a conspiracy waiting to be uncovered. With a turbulent past connected to the Congressman and the aid of ambitious young rookie writer Della Frye, Cal begins uprooting clues that lead him to a corporate cover-up full of insiders, informants, and assassins. But as he draws closer to the truth, the relentless journalist must decide if it's worth risking his life and selling his soul to get the ultimate story. (Source: IMDB)

Starring: Russell Crowe, Ben Affleck, Rachel McAdams

Released: 2009

Megan's Movie Review:

This movie had some big actors in it and I personally thought it would've and could've been better. The mystery part of the story was really good, but there was something about it that I just didn't really think was great. It seemed sort of long and a little slow. The story was entertaining though. Also, Russell Crowe looked too fat. I don't know why it bothered me but he seemed almost like a different person. And the hair was awful. I love Rachel McAdams. I've said that before but I think she is a good actress. Another thing that I felt was kind of dumb was that these guys were just reporters and they were acting like they were the detectives. Like the police wouldn't get a hold of the information first! I know, it's just a movie, but still.. If they were trying to make it realistic, then make it seem realistic. There were a few good suspenseful parts in the movie. The bad guy scared me when he came after Russell Crowe in the parking lot. Overall, it was alright.

Movie Rating:

3 stars

Did anyone else watch this movie?

Cirque du Freak: The Vampire's Assistant

Darren's best friend, Steve, finds a flier for an illegal freak show, which they sneak out one night to attend. Among acts such as a wolf-man (who bites off the hand of a woman in the audience) and a snake-boy, they see the vampire Mr. Crepsley and his trained poisonous spider. Darren is smitten with the spider and returns to steal her. When Steve is bitten by her, only Mr. Crepsley has an antidote to her poison. But there's a price, and Darren becomes a half vampire, learning the vampire ways, sometimes following the Cirque, and other times joining Mr. Crepsley on secret errands. (Source: Commonsensemedia.org)

Starring: John C. Reilly, Josh Hutcherson, Chris Massoglia

Megan's Movie Review:

Well... This was a little different from what I'd thought it be. First of all, I thought it would be more for kids, just by the look of the preview, but it's definitely not. Well, the kids need to be older before they watch this. It was an alright movie. Maybe a little weird. I wanted to see it because of the kid, Josh Hutcherson, who is from Bridge to Terabithia. I liked that movie, and I thought he was a cute kid. It was interesting. I don't know what the movie reviews are or if they are doing sequels to this. They are based on a series of books, so we'll see. It did have a few funny parts in it.

My Rating:

3 stars

Anybody else?

Nights in Rodanthe

Two unhappy people's lives become entwined when they have a life changing romance. Adrienne is a woman who's trying to decide whether to stay in her unhappy marriage or not. Her life changes when Paul, a doctor who is traveling to reconcile with his estranged son, checks into an inn in a North Carolina beach town where she is staying. (Source: IMDB)

Starring: Richard Gere, Diane Lane

Megan's Movie Review:

First of all, I'm not sure how I feel about this movie. I liked it because she fell in love with the guy of her dreams and she became herself once again. But... She was technically still married. I know, I know. She was separated from her husband and she was not happy. So it looked like they were going to get divorced, but still. If I didn't remember that she was still married, it was alright. The Notebook was much better. I did cry a little at the end of the movie because it was sad.

Movie Rating:

3 stars

It wasn't terrible. It was just average.

How do you feel about this?

Old Dogs

Robin Williams and John Travolta team up in a family comedy by Walt Disney. It is about two best friends (who are also very successful business men) whose lives get thrown into disarray when they get twin seven-year olds put into their care.

Starring: John Travolta, Robin Williams

Megan's Movie Review:

Walt Disney always does a good job on making family movies. This movie was definitely for families and enjoyable for kids of all ages. Even adults can like this and find some good humor. Robin Williams is getting older but he still is pretty funny. I admire John Travolta for his amazing acting. He can act many different roles such as being a very evil guy or a funny family man. One of my favorite parts of this movie (it's pretty short but hilarious) is when John Travolta gets attacked by the penguins at the zoo. "KILLER PENGUINS!!!"

I rate this movie:

3 stars

It's not the greatest movie ever, nor is it the most awful movie. It is average but still worth a watch.

What do you think?